Monica Morgan Is Shawn Fair’s Pick for Powerhouse Speaker

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

photograph by Cydni Elledge

 

Monica Morgan has a well-established, three decades-long career in photography. Morgan became a renowned, international photographer and photojournalist telling visual stories on the world stage, capturing photos of legendary icons, public figures, and major events. Her dedication to storytelling does not stop at photography. She is also a professional speaker, radio host, and podcast host. Shawn Fair recently announced that Monica Morgan would be the latest powerhouse speaker on his Leadership Experience Tour.

Award-winning photojournalist Monica Morgan is known for her distinct visual storytelling style. For her, behind each assignment and the resulting image is the theme, “What if.” With her creative eye honed from over thirty years of traveling the world and shooting captivating images, Monica found she had lived a life of rich, relatable experiences worth sharing. “I captured photos of historic events, world leaders, icons, and everyday people,” she said, “And while doing so, I learned their stories and experiences, enriching my understanding of the world, and the many people in it.”

In 1987, Morgan began to supplement her articles for Detroit newspapers with photographs she was required to take to accompany them. By 1990, her photographic talent had eclipsed the articles, and photography became her full-time profession. Her vivid photographs tell  consistently compelling stories and touch the hearts of many. Her determination and drive to overcome all barriers to tell stories through photos, made Morgan stand out as distinct, in the white male-dominated industry. The photojournalist shared, “My experiences, including the challenges I faced as an African-American woman in this field, contributed to my distinct style and body of work.” 

Today, it is well known that Monica Morgan is one of Detroit’s most widely-respected and acclaimed photographers, as well as belonging to the world’s roster of accomplished African-American female photographers. She has photographed Nelson Mandela, George W. Bush, Prince Charles, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (to name a very few). She was also handpicked by Rosa Parks, to be the personal and official photographer of the civil rights icon.

With everything Monica Morgan has seen as she has traveled the world, she feels compelled to share her insight in a form that goes beyond the photos. She channels her plethora of experiences and what she has learned, into her work as a transformational and motivational speaker. “In my photography, I often imagine, and present a ‘what if’ scenario,” she shared, “And so with every speaking engagement, I help people who need to address the ‘what if’ scenarios in their lives. With each speaking and photo assignment, I strive to capture more than what is right in front of me.” 

Monica Morgan has sought-out, and photographed many momentous historical and cultural events. Some of these include the Million Man March on Washington, D.C. in 1995, the memorial service for Israel’s former First Lady Leah Rabin, and several milestone moments of Nelson Mandela’s life. In addition, she has covered 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and refugee camps in Sudan. “I capture stories through the lens, but I also want to inspire my audiences to create stories of their own,” Monica shared, “I speak to share the moments I capture and the life I continue to live through the lens, hoping to inspire others to live the lives of their dreams.”

Recently, Leadership Experience Tour founder and highly sought-after personal coach Shawn Fair has identified Monica Morgan as the next powerhouse speaker. As Morgan has received a Distinguished Toastmaster title from Toastmasters International, Shawn Fair is not alone in recognizing her speaking skills. With his philosophy of leading by example and giving praise where it is due, Shawn has handpicked her to join the exclusive roster of speakers on his Leadership Experience Tour. 

Monica Morgan is an award-winning, international photojournalist and professional speaker. She was recently chosen as the next speaker for Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour. For more information about, and to see Monica Morgan’s photography, VISIT: monicamorganphotography.com 

To learn more about, and book Monica Morgan for speaking engagements, VISIT:  monicamorganspeaks.com

Corey Everhart Helping Brands Build Thrive and Succeed in the Post-Pandemic Period

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

Cyberspace is a little messed up at the moment, with every brand struggling with visibility, reach, and a desperate attempt to remain afloat on the back of a pandemic that not only shook the world but saw an unprecedented grounding of every human activity, business inclusive. Although the pandemic saw the rise in the stock of some companies and service providers (especially those who angled themselves to solve problems and facilitate communication and ease of life while the world was holed up), most companies suffered one way or another during the lockdown pandemic. Now, in the post-lockdown period in every city, companies are jostling to return to or surpass their previously held statuses via the use of digital tools for marketing and advertising. Corey Everhart shares this sentiment, and through his company Build Thrive Succeed, he is helping as many companies recover from the pandemic.

Corey Everhart is a serial entrepreneur who created a company solely devoted to helping entrepreneurs, businesses, and personal brands Build, Thrive and Succeed. He is the founder of Build Thrive Succeed Agency, which helps businesses and personal brands from all over by elevating their credibility and brand authority via public relations. Corey is an authority on his own when it comes to entrepreneurship and publicity, having operated in the industry for over a decade, in addition to proving himself in several other fields, most notably as a commercially rated airplane pilot and a certified flight instructor.

Corey notes that at a time when the world is just recovering from a crippling pandemic, there is no better time to underscore the importance of digital marketing and publicity, “This is what most companies need right now,” he points out. And since everyone uses social media, Build Thrive Succeed Agency is merely leveraging media exposure and social media platforms coupled with some of the best digital marketing and publicity strategies to help brands stand apart from all the noise online. The primary goal at Build Thrive Succeed and Corey personally is helping brands create credibility and trust.

Corey Everhart

Photo Courtsey: Corey Everhart

“Our agency teaches clients how to accomplish this using press and communicating their stories in a way that the public has transparency and confidence in them. In addition, we offer custom solutions to enhance our client’s brand in the media so that people know, like, trust and ultimately buy from them,” he said.

Corey Everhart, at various times, has been credited with the ownership of multiple successful businesses in the last decade. With Build Thrive Succeed, he surrounds himself with over 100 team members known as, “Credibility Specialists”. Together, they go all out scouting for entrepreneurs and businesses that can significantly improve from the agency’s services on Instagram and in the most professional ways possible to ensure that every client’s brand grows.

“Our Credibility Specialists look for professional brands that appear active in trying to grow. Then, we discuss their specific goals to make sure Build Thrive Succeed is a good fit for them. The open-minded clients who are coachable, and are willing to invest in themselves or their brand, tend to be the most successful,” Corey stated.

He is devoted to Build Thrive Succeed Agency’s mission of helping brands and entrepreneurs reach new heights of digital marketing and social media authority via public relations. This they do by connecting clients with opportunities to be featured in the press, podcasts, magazines, and even television interviews. For social media, they work with influencers globally to leverage real follower growth on Instagram. Five years from now, Corey sees Build Thrive Succeed being directly responsible for the growth of as many brands as possible as well as expanding the frontiers of services provided by the agency.

“I also see BTS Agency offering more services like website design, SEO, graphic design, branding, and ad creation. I want us to be a full-service company that can solve all media and branding needs,” he summed.

Learn more about Corey Everhart and the work done by Build Thrive Succeed on their business Instagram, Corey’s Instagram, and business website.   

John Wayne III and Londyn Town Pictures Hope to Leave a Legacy

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

Legacies can come in different forms. It could be a multi-figure inheritance to be passed down to one’s future family or an empire of highly successful businesses. In the case of the storyteller, producer, director, and founder of Londyn Town Pictures, John Wayne S. III, wants to live forever through the movies he produces and the stories he writes. 

Hoping to be an inspiration to young aspirants and everyday folk, this industry leader goes all-out in every film and music release. And this contributed to the reputable standing he has built over the past two decades. 

Known for his expertise thanks to his experience in multiple aspects of both the film and music industries, John Wayne III consistently draws his intended audience into the hard-hitting worlds of film, music, and television. His climb to the top of the industry started when he served as the production assistant for director George Tillman Jr. in the latter’s first feature-length film, Scenes for the Soul. 

Shortly after the production of Tillman’s film, John Wayne III entered the music scene by working with Grammy-nominated producer Steve “Silk” Hurley. And he would ultimately become a Director of International A&R, managing agents in both the UK and Japan.

Emboldened by his growing competence with production and publicity, he embarked on producing music videos and soon afterward established JWS Productions, a company specializing in high-quality and commercially viable entertainment. 

Since its founding, John Wayne has produced over two hundred music videos, seventy commercials, several feature films and multiple media projects. Ten years after his brainchild’s introduction, John Wayne III demonstrated his inherent knack for whatever he set his mind into when he became the president and general manager of DL Records. Aside from having had the chance to push artists into mainstream media and guide the label’s trajectory, he was also able to release the hit single “We Don’t Play Dat” during his time at DL Records. 

Striving for more and always at the ready to impact people through his film releases, John Wayne III returned to the frontier of documentary and feature films. He started Londyn Town Pictures to produce the Last Step Before Reality, a piece that follows six young adults attending an alternative school. 

For his film directorial debut, John Wayne III made the highly-acclaimed indie film Red All Over. It stars Slim Thug, Donna Biscoe, Charmin Lee, and Victor Love and delves into life struggles and the issues of gun violence, mental health, and bullying.

Intimate with how challenging the industry could get and how daunting it could be for film aspirants, John Wayne III is currently focusing on helping young filmmakers bring their projects to the screen. Giving them insights and enabling their understanding about processes related to the craft, this mogul is proving to be a much-needed ally to those chasing after their dreams in the film scene but have no idea how they could translate their visions into reality. 

This mentoring led to his chance meeting with Jamezz Hampton, a young filmmaker from Chicago. John Wayne gave him the opportunity to direct his first feature film, Ebony Hustle. The film is about an ex-stripper turned private investigator. The film will be released to most major streaming platforms in December 2021. 

Learn more about John Wayne III and Londyn Town Pictures by visiting his website and Instagram profile.

In With the Old and Out With the New: “Play It Cool” Harkens Nostalgia from New Wave Road Movies of the 1970s

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

“Play It Cool” is the first feature film written and directed by Tommy Anderson. The film is a road movie reminiscent of the 1970s’ independent movies that launched a whole new generation like Easy Rider, Badlands, and Five Easy Pieces. The film centers around a young man traveling across the country to meet his mother for the first time when he gets mistaken for a wanted fugitive.

“Play It Cool” also pays homage to films from the French New Wave era like the work by JL Godard and François Truffaut, to name a few. The resourcefulness back when film was bought by the foot and was extremely expensive inspired the filmmaker to take risks on a small scale. “We shot in the desert on 100+ degree days. We got flat tires, our prop car overheated and leaked power steering fluid; one of our crew got bit by a mysterious creature. That’s the joy of making movies with no money. What you see is what you get: there are no green screens or filming inside of air conditioned studios.” The crew shot in and around San Diego and Los Angeles for a total of 25 arduous production days.

While the scope of the film feels expansive, it sure packs a punch where others might wander astray in useless b-story plot lines or characters. A fiery retro-indie soundtrack sets the tone for a film that’s as filled with heart as it is fun and quirky. “I yearn for a time when movies were shot on location and weren’t afraid of taking risks,” says the writer/director. “[Indie cinema] used to not be afraid to have a dance sequence in a cafe followed by a casual shootout in the parking lot where they drink coffee and laugh in the midst of the mayhem. As viewers we forgave blunders in production quality because we understood that the filmmakers were taking risks shooting in live locations with no budget.” The director mentioned how he wants to encourage other filmmakers to stop asking for permission or worrying about the fear of judgment. “Go make your movie! What I found was the outpouring of support by people that read my script and wanted nothing more than to see it come to fruition.” Anderson talked about how making an indie movie is a lot like building a car while driving it. But despite all of the hurdles, the film surely succeeds in its aim: the amount of fun had while making the film can definitely be felt by the audience.

The film delivers on expectations while telling a thoughtful and fun narrative. In an ideal world, this movie would have gotten a ballooned budget so that the director could have pulled off ideas that were simply too expensive to film. “There are moments in the script that simply didn’t get filmed because we couldn’t afford them. It hurts, it hurts a lot, but I wrote them knowing that could happen. But I knew that if I could compete on story and character, that would be the centerpiece of my film.” They sure don’t make films like this anymore, as nowadays they would shoot this film on a soundstage with air conditioning and comfy couches to sit on between takes. There is definitely something to be said about movies shot on location despite all of the challenges that it brings.

The film is set to release later this year, and will premiere at a private location for the cast and crew prior to its final distribution.

 Rating: N/A

Runtime: 1hr 42 minutes

Find out more on their website and Instagram.

Ayush Soni Shedding Light on the Importance of Hiring a Content Creator for Personal and Business Brands

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

Brands have gone from being strictly business-oriented to taking other aspects that make up the business more seriously. Content creation is one area that has pushed brands to higher realms in their various niches. While brands value content creation, many don’t think they need to hire a content creator to work for them. Creative Content Producer, storyteller and filmmaker Ayush Soni disagrees. Ayush believes every personal and business brand should have an inhouse content creator helping with content. A content creator is someone who films, edits and distributes the content on social media.

Advocating for his stance, Ayush Soni gives multiple examples of famous celebrities who, despite being content creators themselves, have their own personal in-house creators. In his words, “Famous celebrities like The Rock, Will Smith, Gary Vaynerchuk and music producers have their own in-house creators. They follow their journey and produce content for social media. Creating content doesn’t need a big Hollywood set. Social media is the modern-day TV and the creator is the modern-day Producer.”

Ayush Soni also shares some insights on how to hire the right creator. According to the content creator, the right creator should be a contextual storyteller, an optimist and curious personality.  “The right content creator should have a deep understanding of the audience and how to drive the story accordingly. It’s not about eye candy posts, you need to create something that the audience can grow on. The ability to identify trends is also an important quality. Trends die before they even start, and even if you can’t always keep up with them, you sure as hell can create one. An optimistic creator studies the social media patterns and draws a hypothesis towards what’s next,” Ayush said.

Ayush Soni’s skills as a content creator has often shone through in his work creating content for small and medium-sized  businesses and commercial brands. He has worked with global brands like Nike, Skechers and Lyft. He also worked with Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil personal brand and grew his TikTok profile to 2 million followers and over a billion views.

Ayush Soni has grown his own brand organically as a creative content producer, storyteller and filmmaker. He’s an immigrant pursuing his passion in the United States. He has not been without hurdles and obstacles, which explain why he is passionate about getting it right when it comes to building a brand through content creation. Ayush has worked many jobs from a very young age and is quite vast in his experience across multiple industries. His move to the United States has seen him venture into other things, especially filmmaking and content creation and he has done quite some notable projects. Some of the people he worked with have worked on Oscar-winning films which shows the type of quality and excellence he has been exposed to. He believes strongly in building brands through storytelling and this has reflected in his personal branding work for many notable personalities.

As a creative entrepreneur, Ayush Soni wears many hats which all seem to fit perfectly as every niche he’s involved in connects with one another seamlessly. He hopes to get his story out, get involved in more projects and show aspiring content creators that they can do it too if they set their mind to it. “I believe I am one of the living proofs of coming from dirt and following one’s dreams. Nothing has ever deterred me as I have done nothing but relentlessly follow my dreams over the years,” Ayush said.

Learn more about Ayush Soni on his official Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

Cinnamon Swan Is Committed to Promoting Sustainable Fashion And Doing Its Bit for Society

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

New Zealand neo-luxury fashion label Cinnamon Swan is a brand with a difference. It not only creates some of the most on-trend and exclusive summer outfits and accessories, but also proactively takes part in creating a better world for tomorrow.

The brand is working towards creating a balance between modern day luxury and the environment around us. It wants people to love fashion while also staying aware of the global problems the world faces.  

From sustainable swimwear, through to fine leather accessories; Cinnamon Swan designs carefully curated collections of pieces for those who love fashion and sustainability.  The brand was launched in 2020 by Kiwi designer and Creative Director Geoff Gates, and has never looked back since.

“We know today that fashion-conscious people deep down realise it’s the time to act. We not only take pride in offering some of the most stunning looking swimwear and accessories, but at the same time, we are committed to planet earth. In the coming days, we will launch several new products while focusing on promoting the importance of sustainable fashion” says Gates.

The New Zealand-based brand is gaining appreciation for its unique concept of incorporating the elements of sustainability into its products. The brand has now become a symbol of love, trust, progression and self-realisation for its loyal customers around the world.

Cinnamon Swan’s philosophy revolves around three E’s: Emancipation, Ecology, and Expression. Through wearing Cinnamon Swan, customers feel a freedom and emancipation from everyday life, and enter a mythical world. Be it a vacation at the beach, or poolside at the resort; Cinnamon Swan wants to inspire their customers to dream and express their happiness. With inclusive sizing and styles to suit all body types, the brand wants everyone to feel just as amazing as they look in their outfits.

Taking the concept of new-luxury beyond just product and service, Cinnamon Swan is also engaged in various charitable activities.

“This is a business practice which we always dreamt of – where we are able to really make an impact on people’s lives. For example, we are well aware about the challenges of climate change, and are in constant contact with sustainable suppliers and manufacturers who can provide us with reusable packaging solutions for our logistical purposes. Thus, on one hand, we help sustainable suppliers to grow their business and on the other hand, we work towards conserving planet earth. It truly reflects our motto of Dream of the Undiscovered— and we’ll continue to work towards it.” says Gates.  

Cinnamon Swan uses sustainable recycled materials throughout their supply chain and production,  from manufacturing to packaging. The brand has the aim to use zero plastic at any stage of its production or marketing.  

For every sale made online at cinnamonswan.com, the brand donates $1 to a charity of their customers’ choice. Through partnering with company i=Change, the brand is able to offer this innovative service, where at checkout, the customer simply chooses from one of three charities they can support.  Once you add your products to the cart, you then also do your bit towards society.

Cinnamon Swan is available exclusively online at cinnamonswan.com, and through their exclusive network of New Zealand boutiques.

Brian Ngo, Team Leader For Armkey Team At Exp Realty, Reshaping Real Estate Industry

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

Brian Ngo, a flourishing team leader for Armkey Team at eXp Realty from New York says, “Work in real estate is not riches and glam, it’s more about hard work and consistency.” With over 10 years of experience as a real estate broker, Brian is working tirelessly to help people find their dream homes. He explains his experience as “incredibly wholesome”, as it aims to create a big impact in his community and real estate industry. Despite the housing bubble and grinding recovery of the pandemic, his team successfully closed over a whopping 25-million dollars of real estate business in the last 3 months. While working towards his real estate business, you’d find Brian nailing his social media presence with his content creation on the side.

A fluent English, Vietnamese and Chinese speaker, Brian recounts how his language has helped him connect closely to people and understand their needs and expectations. He says, “The most valuable asset to many people is their home. Thus, they should be able to trust and have confidence in the people who are working towards bringing them closer to their dream home. Real estate is mostly about fitting the pieces of client requirements with their dream houses.”

While enjoying his real estate endeavours, Brian’s content keeps him ahead of the curve. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Brian bonded well with the food industry and it was his knowledge of aesthetics and craft back then that backs up his content creation skills today. So creating content is something that comes naturally to him. Brian realized social media has made it easier for him to bond with his audience, clients and community.

“Social media is very effective when you’re consistent and willing to put in the work,” he says. He further emphasizes how social media presence can drive you to your prospective clients, create better first impressions and add value to a business.

Starting out in real estate long ago and living his trail of experiences, Brian relates this experience to becoming a doctor and going through multiple rotations in hospitals. In the real estate world, there are countless aspects to be explored. Working predominantly with luxury listings and developers, Brian has gotten acquainted with various challenges and roadblocks, thus, he encourages newbies and aspiring realtors to have a mentor from whom they can learn and understand what Brian had to do the hard way.

“90% of people in real estate fail within the first year due to a myriad of reasons. Financial burden, issues with consistency and lack of guidance can put you down. If you expect to be extremely successful right off the bat, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Maintaining consistency and having a mentor are ways to avoid these professional snags”, says Brian.

What ignites Brian’s success is his hard work and availability to embrace new adventures. After a lot of trial and error in various industries, he realized that the only easy way to enjoy success is to overpower failures, grow from them and build a stronger foundation. He says, “your first workout will be bad, your first video on social media will be bad, your first ANYTHING would be bad, but you can’t make it to your 100th without making your first.” Brian believes a good salesperson doesn’t have to sell, but that it’s their job to educate, support and lead their clients. While excelling in the game of social media content marketing, he has successfully captivated the attention of many as a mentor and a real estate broker.

His relaxed and flexible approaches may also attribute to why he’s been so successful. His online content certainly brings a lot of his personality and expertise to the table. He has always refused to let setbacks take him down, instead, he considers his business as a game, you win some, you lose some and, when you lose, you just shake your head and move on. Known for his forward-looking approaches, he likes to celebrate his wins, but also keeps a keen eye on his next game and that’s what makes him best in the industry.

The Distinct and Extraordinary Artistry of Robert Raczyk

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

There are countless artists around the world today who go out of their way to share their vision and artworks, but very few get the opportunity to elevate their art form. Just like many artists today, New York-based 3D artist and photographer Robert Raczyk started out without so many expectations after discovering his gifts in sculpting and painting in 2012. A few years later, he found another art form, one which opened phenomenal doors for his career, and he has never stopped doing since then. 

It was in 2016 when he started to make a career out of taking photos. Because of his innate talent, it quickly took off. Since then, he has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from pop music star Rihanna to Travis Scott. Robert photographed Rihanna and Scott while they were respectively doing live performances. He also photographed model Ian Connor in the middle of New York. Robert’s most recent work is with an up and coming artist named Dommy Blanco for a full video visual called Ethereum.

If anything, Robert Raczyk is one of the few who has had the privilege of making a name in the industry without trying so hard. People are in love with his genuine artistry, and it is one thing that he holds dear as an artist. 

Robert Raczyk was able to create his personal brand as an artist and fashion photographer by his deep love for art. He is constantly inspired by creating new things and discovering new ways of doing things. In his photography, for instance, it is only a matter of time until he introduces a new technique, approach, and genre. 

Last July 14, 2021, Robert Raczyk released a personal project that was four years in the making. His project, one that he is most proud of, shares his life story in pieces of paintings, 3D animation, sculptures, photography, videography, and fashion—a visual celebration of his life’s many twists and turns and how his artistry was reflected in every season. 

As someone who is best known for expressing himself in innovative ways, Robert Raczyk is expanding his artistry within the confines of the fashion industry. He has always had a good eye for fashion and his distinct taste reflects his unique perspective of colors, shapes, and textures. Creating designs that people can wear comes as an exciting possibility at a time in his career when anything is possible. 

While he’s working on creating more work for the world to see, we’re also excited to see Robert Raczyk do exciting collaborations with other content creators and artists like himself in the future. As videography, 3D animation, and photography are three of his strengths, we are sure he will be able to elevate the works of others with his gifts. With his art fast-becoming well-known in the industry today, there is no doubt that more people will take interest in his artistry and discover new meanings in them just as he has. 

Follow Robert Raczyk on Instagram for updates on his latest projects. Check out his Facebook account to connect with him.

Shawn Fair Invites Tam Lawrence, TV Network Guru and Publicist Extraordinaire, as His Special Guest to the Leadership Experience Tour

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour is in full swing yet again. As a member of the Forbes Coaching Council, Shawn has shown his sheer coaching and entrepreneurial prowess to several clients, making him one of the most sought-after and coveted consultants for major corporations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. 

His tried-and-tested strategies have been crafted through experience alone. Shawn Fair has a useful technique that helps leaders identify their blind spots. His personal coaching and training service has earned him a massive reputation, putting him as a top choice in the training industry. Over 300,000 leaders in the United States and abroad are grateful for Shawn’s magnificent coaching services.

This time around, Shawn Fair is bringing along Tam Lawrence to his coveted and highly exclusive club for speakers, the Leadership Experience Tour program. Tam Lawrence is a mother of two college graduates, her son is in law school while her daughter lives in Los Angeles, both of whom are achievers much like their mother.

Tam Lawrence is the president of Exposure Network TV, an app distributing content downloadable on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Android TV, Apple TV, along with iOS and Android mobile devices. The network’s app is currently reaching over 160 million homes in over 128 countries worldwide. Tam Lawrence is also the publisher of Exposure Magazine and the co-publisher of Keynote Magazine in partnership with international speaker and trainer Shawn Fair himself.

With the global pandemic forcing people down inside their own homes, Exposure Network TV garnered massive exposure and gained over 800,000 app downloads. Over the summer, Tam Lawrence was awarded a $2.5 million dollar content merger with HBO, which is an incredible feat all on its own.

Lawrence’s history of success stems from the establishment of her PR company, Aart & Kingsley LLC. She had the opportunity of starting her own company after working as a publicist for athletes, celebrities, and government officials. She produced a men’s talk show in 2013 entitled ALL MEN ROCK, which quickly got recognized by AT&T Uverse, Comcast, CBS 58, and Magic Johnson’s network, Aspire.

Throughout her entire career, Tam Lawrence had always prided herself on delivering the thoughts that would translate into action. Through hard work and dedication, she earned a double major at Marquette University in Psychology and Communication. She then went on to obtain a master’s degree from Kent University in Journalism and a doctorate degree in persistence, hunger, and determination from the school of hard knocks. 

Lawrence’s reputation precedes her. She is a decorated individual, garnering several accolades from a vast majority of award-giving bodies. The Milwaukee Police Department awarded her an award for developing the city’s Youth Arts Program as its director. Tam Lawrence also received the Oprah Winfrey Award in 2015 from the National Black Journalism Society. Her achievements in media earned her the Woman of Excellence in Media Award in 2018.

She was also the recipient of the Woman of the Year award presented by Terra Renee, president of the African American Women in Cinema, at the 100th-anniversary Massacre Memorial in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2021. To cope with the heavy trauma of the ordeal, she turned to comedy to lighten her mood. A natural-born speaker, when Tam Lawrence took the stage for the first time in 2003, she left the audience with big smiles on their faces.

Her experience in journalism, media and public speaking makes her the perfect fit for Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour. Tam Lawrence has been through it all, and she can perfectly say that she has been deeply content with her career and her achievements despite the obstacles that were in the way. She now hopes to pay it all forward by providing an amazing platform for filmmakers and content creators through Exposure Network TV. 

In the near future, Tam Lawrence hopes to open a full-service production company that offers classes to those who wish to explore their creative abilities. “We must secure media platforms to allow all people to tell their stories,” eloquently expresses Tam Lawrence.  

Learn more about Tam Lawrence by visiting her companies’ websites at Exposure Network TV and Aart & Kingsley LLC.

Teri Holland, the Acclaimed NLP Trainer and Master Coach Committed to Helping Those Under Her Wing Reach Their Full Potential

NY Weekly Staff on September 21, 2021

In pursuing growth, it is always an option to rely on one’s competence and discernment. Many powerhouses, who currently stand at the summit of their respective industries, managed to catapult themselves to great heights by deciding to bank on their strengths and build on their skills through their own efforts. However, there are instances where it pays to seek the guidance of those that have proven to be the authorities in the field. Teri Holland, a well-respected figure in the personal development space, is among the go-to choices for individuals aiming to elevate their careers to the next level and transform into better versions of themselves. 

Considered one of the top five female NLP coaches by Thrive Global, the high-performance coach, speaker, and motivator is the strategic mind behind the fast-growing brand Teri Holland Co. Apart from serving as an expert in neuro-linguistic programming, she is also a trainer of hypnotherapy and Master Time Line Therapy® Trainer, a sports nutrition advisor, as well as a practitioner in Advanced Law of Attraction and Ho’oponopono. 

Her impressive portfolio and list of credentials, along with the decade she spent on religiously studying the nitty-gritty of Peak Performance and Life Enhancement, do not only speak of the amount of work Teri Holland has put into expanding her skill set and understanding of the human psyche. Above anything else, they paint a picture of the extent to which this acclaimed transformational leader is able to maneuver those under her wing in the direction of success.

Currently, Teri Holland is helping aspirants, entrepreneurs, and other go-getters move from where they are to where they want to be in a short period of time. Armed with over fifteen years of experience in the commercial space, she is intimately privy to the seemingly never-ending string of challenges that both budding business owners and established entrepreneurs have to overcome if they wish to start and scale a venture. This knowledge allows her to guide clients and steer them toward their goals properly.

Additionally, the Teri Holland Co. founder is cognizant of the harsh truths that come along with trying to translate one’s visions into reality. At first, she believed that dipping her toes in the saturated and cut-throat world of business would give her the freedom and lifestyle she’s always craved. Unfortunately, she was proven wrong when she found herself anything but fit and healthy after ten years in the health and fitness industry. Instead, the highly accomplished coach ended up not only burnt out, depressed, anxious, and sick but also confused about what to do next.

Hitting rock bottom is an experience that Teri Holland shares with many of her clients, and it is in this common ground that she plants the seeds—in the form of much-needed insights and guidance—that would help them grow and evolve. 

Over the years, Teri Holland has helped countless individuals reach their full potential. In the years to come, the founder of Teri Holland Co. and host of The Teri Holland Show podcast is set to enable the success of more self-starters by wielding the power of NLP, hypnotherapy, and Time Line Therapy®.

Learn more about Teri Holland by visiting her website and checking out her Instagram page.

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