T.MORRISON AGENCY HOSTS BRAND BOOTCAMP FOR ENTREPRENEURS

By: @1stLadyofPR

Everyone can hear the proverbial clock tick down to the end of 2013 and the beginning of a new year full of the dreams yet to be realized.

Many dream of starting their own businesses. 2014 is fast-approaching and it's time for you to STOP Procrastinating! START that bakery, open that business, get your logo and website created!

If you know it's time and you need some confidence, then you would be a great fit for TMA's signature Brand Incubator Webinar! taking place on Saturday, December 7th and December 14th!

In this webinar we'll explore foundational tools every business/entrepreneur need in order to build a strong business/brand. Explore success strategies as it relates to image, logo and messaging. What they mean to your brands' success and why you need a personality before you head into the open market!

You'll learn some PR 101 that will help you be strategic about ways to get the word out about what you do and even a bit about Social Media, it's important!

This webinar will be led by Tamika Morrison, the CEO & Founder of T.MORRISON AGENCY, a global boutique PR and Brand consultancy and Celebrity Brand Strategist and Behaviorial Profiler Patrick Parks. T.MORRISON AGENCY works with hundreds of individuals in diverse industries: celebrities including musicians, athletes, actors, doctors, lawyers, business professionals - several of them authors. With over 10 years of experience in PR, branding, strategy and media placement, she's heard it all, seen it all and ready to share with you things you should do before you get started! Let's Go! 

Happy Thanksgiving from T.MORRISON AGENCY!

Click here to read the full message!

TheBlackManCan Ends Successful Fall Tour Impacting over 400 Young Men in Four Major Cities

By: T.Morrison Agency Staff

We had an incredible run in Baltimore, Atlanta, New Haven and New York! Special thanks to TMA clients "Coach" George Rice, III & Kenny Pugh for their invaluable contributions! Thanks to Rolling Out Magazine, Streetz 94.5 & Rashan Ali and ABC News Here & Now (NYC) for your support as well as all our sponsors. We look forward to seeing more of you in 2014! To read the press release in its entirety, click here.

TMA Client, George Rice, III served as keynote at kick-off event in Baltimore 

L to R: TMA Client, Kenny Pugh, CEO, Tamika Morrison, client Brandon Frame
TheBlackManCan Institute Atlanta - Tri-Cities High School

Check out compelling video of institutes at Baltimore & Yale University below.

Brandon Frame of TheBlackManCan makes appearance on ABC News NYC's "Here & Now"

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Check out Brandon Frame of TheBlackManCan on ABC News "Here and Now" in NYC  talking about #TBMCI coming on November 16th! Which ends a tremendously successful fall tour!

Brandon Frame and Tyon, Mentee of The Black Man Can Institute 

Also, thanks to the beautiful Rashan Ali of @Streetz945ATL for having us on "The Morning Grind" for the Atlanta event. And thanks to @RollingOut for the feature as well!

This is LIFE CHANGING! Stay tuned and follow @TheBlackManCan @BrandonFrame on Twitter and follow the convo at #TBMCI!

CYDISU College Tour Officially Kicks Off Nationally

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

"Can You Do It Standing Up?" (CYDISU) National College Tour is a real-talk forum on love, relationships and sex featuring bestselling relationship author and expert, Kenny Pugh (CNN, HLN, Tom Joyner Morning Show and BlackEnterprise.com) and it’s based on his debut title, “Can You Do It Standing Up? A Different Position on Relationships”. Many colleges and universities are facing a critical issue - sex is wreaking havoc on campus and creating a domino affect with STI/STDs, unplanned pregnancies and even domestic violence and suicide rates reaching new levels.

The tour kicked-off at Fort Valley State University on October 10th with planned stops at Tuskegee University (AL), Miles College (AL) and Dillard University (LA) in the first semester. 

For more information, click on this link or see the above flyer for contact info. Rate info provided upon request and special rates are available for schools already booked in your respective area.

The Black Man Can Institute Atlanta Featured in Rolling Out Magazine

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Author, Scholar & Educator Brandon Frame continues his goal with positively impacting 500 young boys of color by year-end and brings TheBlackManCan Institute to the greater-Atlanta area hosted by Tri-Cities High in East Point on November 9th.

Boys in grades 6th - 12th can register for free at https://theblackmancaninstituteatlanta.eventbrite.com/

Check out the article write-up in Rolling Out Magazine!

"She Loves a Man in Uniform" host PParks make appearance on Local Memphis Live & Good Morning Memphis

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff **UPDATED**

**Make sure to tune in on the CW, Channel 30 in Memphis at 5pm on Nov. 2nd!** Thanks to Local Memphis Live for the invite!

SLAMU dating show host Patrick Parks on Good Morning Memphis with Mearl Purvis. Check it out and Thanks to My Fox Memphis for the invite!

#SLAMU Dating Reality Show Makes Front Page News in Memphis, Airing November 2nd

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

**Stay tuned for updates re: media sightings in Memphis and Indy-South Bend markets now through November 2nd**

“She Loves a Man in Uniform”(SLAMU) will launch on the CW Network in Memphis at 5pm CST and will launch in the Indianapolis and South Bend markets on Channel 40 and 46 respectively at 9pm. The dating show special, produced by 70WesTV, just might be what Grey's Anatomy, NYPD Blue, CSI, or the NFL locker room were like if placed in a blind-date game show format. SLAMU is a fun blind-date game show that brings single ladies together with handsome single guys in a multitude of uniforms from NFL jerseys to moving company t-shirts offering the real possibility of finding true love.

Former CIA Intelligence Profiler, Patrick Parks EdM, serves as host of the show. The former Memphian is a graduate of East High School who went on to the University of Notre Dame then Harvard University.

Produced by Indy-based 70WesTV, producers Felicia Moodie (left) and Tamara Stubblefield (far right), are the creators of several projects set to launch in late 2013 and early 2014. DJ Lite Blu is also featured above and serves as "PParks" hype-woman. 

Thanks to Memphis' Commercial Appeal for the FRONT PAGE feature!!

Rolling Out Magazine Feature: THE LEGENDARY Dorinda Clark-Cole comes to Atlanta for Impact Worship Center's 4th anniversary

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Rolling Out Magazine features Impact Worship Center (IWC) upcoming anniversary celebration with THE LEGENDARY 3x Grammy award-winning Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole this sunday, October 13th!

Impact Worship Center will celebrate four years of serving the community along with special guest speaker Bishop Arthur T. Jones Sr. of Jacksonville, Fla., on Sunday, October 13, 2013 during the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome. Click for the full article on RollingOut.com --> Impact Worship Center's 4th anniversary:

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TMA Client Love & Money Expert Kenny Pugh Weighs In on HLN TV

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Award-Winning Independent Film Director Alrick Brown Puts Spotlight on New Jersey in new Kickstarter Campaign

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

T.MORRISON AGENCY has partnered with Award-Winning Filmmakers Alrick Brown and Deatra Harris for the 30-day Kickstarter campaign to fund their latest project, My Manz by award-winning writer, JM Benjamin. 

The opening minutes of “My Manz” takes place ten years before the rest of the film. We will use the money raised to shoot that portion of the movie and then use those scenes to raise the rest of the budget —1 million dollars.

To literally kickstart this feature film “My Manz” based on a novel by JM Benjamin $60,000 will need to be raised.  Brown shares, "We are asking everyday people to give $20.00 and thank 20 people who helped them with their particular hustle. Giving is important and thanking helps us share our journey and unifies a community around the film."

Scheduled to shoot in Plainfield, New Jersey, Alrick Brown, is recognized as one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces to Watch and an Emerging FilmMaker in Vanity Fair, Alrick Brown is an award winning writer, director, and producer.

His collective works have screened in over 65 festivals worldwide, earning numerous awards and honors. His first feature, Kinyarwanda premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and went on to win several awards including the World Cinema Audience Award for best dramatic film at both Sundance and AFI Fest. It was also nominated for three NAACP Image Awards and was listed as one of the top 10 best films of 2011 by Roger Ebert. Please click the video below and support the #ChooseYourHustle movement! 

Love & Money Expert Kenny Pugh Gives Advice to Parents on PeachTree TV (ATLANTA)

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Who doesn't dread having THE conversation...the one about birds and the bees. Let's stop pretending people. The one YOU NEED to have with your child about #SEX! In an oversexed society, children are literally programmed to "Do It".

Take a look at this segment the #LoveandMoney Expert, Kenny Pugh dished out!



Also, stay tuned there's a special announcement coming soon about the "tour" hinted at in this interview! #CYDISU #CelibacyIsSexy << Join THE MOVEMENT

Thanks for inviting us out to Peachtree TV Belinda!
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Impact Worship Center Welcomes Comedian Rod Z for Pastoral Appreciation

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Impact Worship Center Celebrates Pastoral Appreciation with Special Guests Comedian Rod Z and Jazz Musician Michael Norwood

Known as the fastest-growing church in Atlanta, Impact Worship Center, located at 4451 S Atlanta Road , Suite 123 in Smyrna is celebrating their Pastoral Appreciation for Pastor Dr. A.T. Jones, Jr. beginning on Friday, September 13th at 7:30pm with special guests, Comedian Rod Z and Bassist Michael Norwood. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Click image for more info. Media interested in attending/interviewing should contact us directly.

Thanks!

Happy Birthday First Lady of T.MORRISON AGENCY!!

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

We want to take this moment to acknowledge our FIRST LADY, Tamika Morrison, for all of her hard work and the dedication she puts into making God, clients and members of this agency proud.  We are certain that it's OK to take at least one day off and we look forward to having you back refreshed!

So.....!!!!

May God continue to use you mightily and healthily for His purposes. May you continue to stay humble.
ENJOY your day! MUAH!!!!

The Black Man Can Kicks Off Fall Tour in Four Major Markets

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Twenty-five year old Brandon Frame of Hartford’s High School Inc., and founder of TheBlackManCan.orghas pledged to support at least 500 young black males in four major markets by the end of the year providing a one-day mentoring program through TheBlackManCan Institute. Beginning in September, Brandon will visit four major U.S. cities: Baltimore, MD; New Haven, CT; Atlanta, GA and New York, NY.  For more information or to find out how you can join or support efforts, please visit http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/. Click below for the full release. 

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Pick up the September/October Issue of Sheen Magazine!

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff:

We are happy to share that "Coach" George Rice of Triple Threat Enterprises made his writing debut in the Fall issue of SHEEN MAGAZINE breaking down the business of education!

Make sure you pick up the latest issue which should be on newsstands in a few days!

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TMA Client Graduate Professor Dr. Claudia Published in BlackEnterprise.com

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

TMA's Dr. Claudia, graduate professor and author of "The Dissertation Process: A Step-by-Step Mentored Guide" was published by BlackEnteprise.com sharing her expertise about the need for more Black Women to go that extra mile and think of becoming a MASTER in her respective field.

Here's an excerpt below:

Going back to school on a Graduate level can be a commitment and a scary proposition. As Black women, we have to consider the juggling of the various roles that we share daily including: family, professional life, along with other factors that can make it challenging… should you do it?
Here is information to consider if you are thinking about the reasons to go back:

Click a link after the jump.

Is an MBA Necessary? The Need for More Black Women to Go the Extra Mile:

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T.MORRISON AGENCY Presents Brand Bootcamp for Authors

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

T.MORRISON AGENCY, a global boutique PR and brand consultancy headquartered in Atlanta has kicked off a "schools-in-session" type of series featuring clients from their speakers division, home to some of the world's rising thought leaders and change agents that began on August 1st with Mentoring Expert, Graduate Professor and Author of "The Dissertation Process: A Step-by-Step Mentored Guide", Dr. Claudia Barnett who is providing weekly tips, advice and insight for students pursuing their Masters and Doctorate this upcoming school year. Sessions are only 30 mins, includes a weekly recording for registered participants and is entering it's fourth week.

Beginning September 14th, Founder and CEO of T.MORRISON AGENCY, Tamika Morrison will host a series of webinars for students, corporate HR departments and emerging authors and personalities with her first being "Brand Bootcamp For Authors". With nearly 15 years of documented success in public relations including national media placement, strategic planning and execution and brand development, Tamika has experience working with looming brands that become household names in a variety of industries from luxury to nonprofits and everything in between. She shares, "I am excited about these snackable series that will become a signature for our growing brand. We often meet with, coach and consult individuals seeking to grace a bigger platform through speaking or writing books and these webinars will help launch the foundation for which their brands will need to be built upon for the success they seek."

Click here to register NOW! Limited slots available! 

Click here to see the full announcement on PITCH ENGINE!  

T.MORRISON AGENCY Presents Back-to-School Speaker Series

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff via Pitch Engine
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Our Big Weekend!

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Well the saying goes there's no rest for the weary, however, we beg to differ! Even as we were taking a bit of a reprieve in honor of what the traditional working world likes to call "the weekend", we couldn't help but stay glued to our email inboxes as good news was coming in left and right!

Thanks to the modern era of communication, we couldn't have missed it even if we tried as our text messages ensured us of the good news!

With that, we are happy to announce the following:

Starting TODAY you can catch Max Nazaire of @Fit2DMax weekly #MaxabolicMonday tips via @SheenMagazine!  Max is certified fitness and wellness trainer to the stars...and everyday individuals too! You'll be hearing a lot more about his brand in the coming days!

Visit: http://sheenmagazine.com/health.html

Also, Mr. Brandon Frame made the rounds in Connecticut and New York making appearances on Fox News Network's The Stan Simpson Show on Saturday and NBC New York's Positively Black on Sunday. Yes indeed, it's been a great weekend and we're only anticipating much more this week so stay tuned!!

Upper: Brandon on "Positively Black "
Bottom: Brandon on the set of "The Stan Simpson Show", Brandon Frame one of Hartford Business Journal's 40 Under 40!

#BraggingRights: Client, Brandon Frame gets 3 major media hits in month of July! 1)Listed as one of Hartford's 40 Under 40. 2) Featured guest on The Stan Simpson Show (Hartford) to discuss the image of Black Men (Trayvon Martin) 3) Featured guest on Positively Black (NBC New York) to discuss the image of Black Men and his website The Black Man Can which promotes positively male images! #Proud #PurposeDriven #PRwithaPurpose (via our Pinterest)

Click here for video links:
Positively Black: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Positively-Black--Brandon-Frame--TheBlackManCan-org/217206261
The Stan Simpson Show (Part 1): http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=91060=wtic_Stn_590=24977506
The Stan Simpson Show (Part 2): http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=91060&sitesection=wtic_Stn_590&VID=24977546

Special thanks to Sammi at Sheen Magazine, Kelly and Tracie Strahan at NBC's Positively Black and Fox New's Stan Simpson.  

National is our Permanent Home!

By: @1stLadyofPR

I can hardly believe we are in the 3rd Qtr of the year and boy, has it been a whirlwind affair!

As we enjoy the cool breeze of Summer like a Spring day in Atlanta (weather has been cray-cray), we must also enjoy the progress that has been made in these past months!

Our clients have raised the bar which has refocused our lens to only seek national media and national opportunities - (Insert round of applause!).  Though exciting, anytime your territory is enlarged that automatically means more work is to be done which means periods of tiredness, challenge and even some losses. However, it's this process, a combination of pruning, learning and enduring that produces the greatest of results.

With that, we are excited to announce our agency is leading the way with a couple of national tours!

The "Can You Do It Standing Up?" National College Tour w/bestselling author Kenny Pugh kicks off this school semester! Complete details are forthcoming! If you are interested in being part of this tour as a sponsor, ambassador or partner, you can click here for more info.

Max-a-bolic 3.0 National Fitness & Wellness Tour with Celebrity Trainer Max Nazaire kicks off this August in Atlanta with a fitness flash mob! To join the mob which includes a deejay, celebrity appearances and a free workout, click here.

Thanks to all of our clients: Kenny Pugh, LLC, Abstinence Matters, Brandon Frame, BlackBride.com, Max Nazaire, Fit2DMax, Impact Worship Center, Dr. Claudia Barnett, Jasmine Guy and countless media, bloggers and friends for their unwavering support of the work we do!

@1stLadyof PR celebrating various wins for T.MORRISON AGENCY! And yes, that is R&B Award-Winning Singer, Montell Jordan and his wife Kristin :)

T.MORRISON AGENCY CLIENTS SIZZLING IN MEDIA THIS JULY!

By T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Greetings!

We're happy to announce the following client media news:

Check out BlackBride.com's lovely bridal collection in the current issue of Upscale Magazine available on stands NOW!

• Celebrity Fitness & Wellness Coach, Maxim (Max) Nazaire gives expert tips and advice about hiring a personal trainer in the latest issue of Tastemaker Magazine! Check out the latest issue at www.TastemakerMag.com 

• Life & Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh was featured on the July 20th segment of Focus Atlanta on CW69 Talking Celibacy, Abstinence and his national "Can You Do It Standing Up?!" college tour! www.AbstinenceMatters.com

It's been a fun month! Thanks to all our media partners and clients! Please visit www.TastemakerMag.com for exclusive celebrity news and creative storytelling about dynamic business owners and cultural makers. Visit www.UpscaleMagazine.com for all things upscale in the African-American community and make sure you tune in to Focus Atlanta on CW69 with fabulous host Keisha Lancelin who keeps the community informed with news you can use in your neighborhood and beyond!

Celebrity Fitness & Wellness Expert, Max Nazaire's Book featured on IamJMariie.com

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff:

We are excited to share that our client, Celebrity Fitness & Wellness Expert Max Nazaire's book got rave review's on IamJMariie.com.  Thanks to China for requesting a look of the book after receiving our press release.

Click to read the review in it's entirety after the jump and let us know what you think!  You can also purchase "Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Wellness" online at Amazon.com or by visiting www.Fit2DMax.com.

Review on IamJMariie.com
Press Release: Star Athlete Release Book Sharing Triumph over Rare Fatal Heart Disease

T.MORRISON AGENCY Presents...

By: 1stLadyofPR

I am proud to formally introduce you to the launch of the T.MORRISON Agency Speaker Division! We are fearlessly stepping into a new world of possibilities with some amazing speakers that represent diverse talents.

First up, is Dr. Claudia Barnett, an Author, Training and Performance Improvement Technologist and a Graduate Professor. Her twitter handle sums up her passion @PhDMentoring: she is compassionate, generous and full of empathy and will speak about how a mentoring relationship has the ability to be a bearer of miracles for those involved - mentee and mentor. (Exploring scientifically and spiritually)

This Q&A, "Mentoring as The Bearer of Miracles" with Dr. Claudia Barnett will take place on Wednesday, June 19th at 7:30pm and will explore the various benefits of a mentoring relationship and the ways in which a successful and structured one can be instrumental in bearing miracles.

If you are mentoring, thinking of mentoring or manage a program where mentoring is a key component, I invite you to join this call and pass it along!

MEDIA looking to book entertaining yet informative Celebrity Guests, Newsmakers, and Pop Culture Icons to help solve listings pressures, and are star attractions please make sure to join the call or contact us for booking info. Only 75 people can join, so please register ASAP.

REGISTER NOW & RECEIVE 10% off her groundbreaking title, "The Dissertation Process" **Media & Meeting Planner Alert** Mentoring as The Bearer of Miracles w/Dr. Claudia:

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The Black Man Can Announce Winners for 2nd Annual Awards on Father's Day

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff


Founder Brandon Frame Award Upstanding Black Men Nationally Every Father's Day

Embarking on its 2nd2nd inaugural celebration, The Black Man Can awarded 13 men in 12 categories helping to honor and salute these young men for their outstanding contributions making it a very special Father's Day.

The site, which has featured over 150 extraordinary men and women and has received over three-million page views globally has been recognized as a media reformer, providing news of positive African-Americans to counteract many of the negatives.

Not meeting his own father until he was 18, Founder of The Black Man Can, Brandon Frame, an intentional champion of a cause, had a desire to seek out positive Black male role models, finding none; he created the website, to counter the stereotypes he found with positive stories of Black men and women globally. Because of its impact, The Black Man Can has been recently featured in JET Magazine's "Men of Honor" (May 2013), UptownMagazine.com (May 2013), Afro.com (May 2013), CNN Money, Black Celebrity Giving, Urban Health Magazine, CBS College Sports, etc., to name a few.

Congratulations to all the winners and for Brandon Frame for creating this dynamic opportunity for Black Men to be recognized for their awesome contributions!

Click below for the full release: The Black Man Can Announce Winners for 2nd Annual Awards on Father's Day:

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Kenny Pugh on Weekend Express as On-Air Guest Contributor w/Natasha Curry

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

This past weekend, our client, Kenny Pugh joined HLN's Natasha Curry on Weekend Express to talk about his article that appeared on BlackEnterprise.com, "Daddy Knows Best" about a Father who asked for his future son-in-law's credit report, medical history and a background check before he was willing to give his daughter's hand in marriage.

Some said that was a bit too much, but many think it's noble! Kenny Pugh weighed in with an expert's opinion.  See great photo/screen shot below and click the link to the video after the jump.

Congrats to Kenny Pugh who's making regular appearances on HLN as their guest contributor!

Click here for the piece: http://www.hlntv.com/video/2013/06/08/dad-marriage-wedding-love-relationship-girls

Follow Kenny! @MrKennyPugh & Kenny Pugh on Facebook
- Join the #CelibacyIsSexy conversation every week and Twitter Chat during the month of June. For details and information, register at www.celibacyissexy.com

Star Athlete Releases Book Sharing Triumph over Rare Heart Disease and Reclaiming Wellness

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff:

Fit2DMax Inc. presents the release of International Wellness Ambassador, Max Nazaire's sophomore title, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Wellness: How to Claim Your God Given Right to Be Healthy ($19.99 or e-book $7.99 Amazon.com). Nazaire is a Brooklyn, New York native and was recruited as a top athlete to run cross country track and field at Farmingdale State University in Long Island where he would go on to set the Freshman record in the 5 mile run in just his first race before he suffered a major heart attack at the tender age of 18.

After a battery of tests, Nazaire was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition called Wolff Parkinson's White Syndrome that required him to have two surgeries. Not only did he beat the disease, but he has inspired others to live a life of health and wellness.

In Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Wellness, Maxim Nazaire who has been featured in major media outlets such as CNN, shares his testimony on how he was able to overcome injury, disease, depression, and self doubt to become one of the leading wellness ambassadors of today. When Nazaire realized that it was his God given right to be healthy, he was determined to become "Spiritually, Mentally and Physically Strong", his company's tagline, to inspire others to do the same.

Founder of Atlanta-based Fit2DMax, Inc., Nazaire is also a nationally recognized coach by the United States Track and Field (USATF), an organization that is known for having some of the best athletic coaches in the world.

Click below to read the release in it's entirety and check out a preview of Max's signature program "Max-a-bolic 3.0". Contact Fit2DMax, Inc. for a tour of their Atlanta-based facility.

Press Release: Star Athlete Releases Book Sharing Triumph over Rare Heart Disease Creating Path for Others:

Click here to hear Max on Total Education Network with Neil Haley (syndicated radio).

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Dr. Claudia Barnett Releases New Book sharing Insight into Mentoring to Career Success

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Training and Performance Improvement Technologist and Graduate Professor, Dr. Claudia Barnett recently launched"The Dissertation Process: A Step-by-Step Mentored Guide" (Amazon.com $29.99) as a much needed resource for individuals - students, professionals and anyone that finds themselves in need of a mentor to navigate the difficult waters to achieving one of life's cherished goals - becoming a PhD.


Written from the perspective and experience of a former doctoral candidate, "Dr. Claudia" (as she is affectionately called: Dr. Klaw), captures the essence and feelings of those who are going through the emotional challenges as a result of entering a rigorous doctoral program. Dr. Claudia says, "When you make a decision to go against all odds, you have to expect there will be challenges along the way. As a Mentor, I understand what it takes to be adequately prepared and I can share my own experience as encouragement for those who are actively on the journey."

Dr. Claudia tested this mentoring process in her own dissertation and came to some unique findings about how having a mentor helps to solidify success in your life. To learn more, click on the press release!

Click here to listen to Dr. Claudia on Total Education Network with Neil Harley

Graduate Professor Breaks Down Dissertation Process in New Book Using Mentoring Method:

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'Kunta Kinteh Island' Debuts in New Bern and Co-executive Produced by Dr. Nathaniel Johnson

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

New Bern will host screenings of a new documentary film,"Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles" on May 23 - 24 with a red carpet public screening on Sunday, May 26th at The North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace, New Bern Waterfront from 7pm - 10pm. The film honors the celebrated captive African, Kunta Kinteh, who gained worldwide recognition in the 1977 ABC television series "Roots".

The insightful documentary has the support of many prominent African Americans, including writer, director and actor Tyler Perry, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, and many other entertainment, civic and spiritual leaders. Produced by filmmaker Elvin Ross, the film is also co-executive produced by New Bern's very own prominent Atlanta physician, Dr. Nathaniel Johnson and Berry Bryant. The film has been widely supported by academia at influential institutions including Harvard University, Morehouse College, Wayne State University and Northeastern University. Dr. Johnson explains, "It is with great honor that we bring this documentary home to New Bern. I am excited to share not just an important piece of history but the makings of a powerful movement!"

New Bern media interested in covering, attending or interviewing should contact T.MORRISON AGENCY.

Click here for full press release 'Kunta Kinteh Island' Debuts in New Bern supported by Tyler Perry, Soledad O'Brien:

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Life & Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh Launches Abstinence Matters with Multi-City College Tour

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

In support and partnership with The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Life &  Relationship Strategist, Author and Speaker, Kenny Pugh (http://www.kennypugh.com) launched Abstinence Matters (http://abstinencematters.com/#) on May 1st.

Abstinence Matters is a national program targeting young adults ages 18 - 29 that will encourage dialog with young people of diverse backgrounds in an open-forum format that will address everyday issues affecting young people with a focus on sex, relationships and money. Launching a multi-city tour,"It's A.M.!" (Abstinence Matters) is dedicated to helping to reverse the trend and change the culture that an over-sexed society has had on single young adults directly addressing the consequences associated with engaging in premature sexual relations.

In collaboration with The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy which launches its twelfth annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy event on May 1st. Pugh asks that teens nationwide visit http://www.stayteen.org and take the National Day Quiz throughout the month of May. This online activity challenges teens to think carefully about what they might do in a number of risky sexual situations through a series of interactive scenarios.


Spread the word and support the cause and better yet, see how you rate at being a 'sexpert' will you pass?!? Also, want to see this program at your school or organization, contact to become an Ambassador!

Life & Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh Launches National Program Targeting Teen Pregnancy | PRLog:


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TheBlackManCan.org Announces finalists for 2nd Annual Black Man Can Awards

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Carmelo Anthony, Ne-Yo & Luther Campbell among the nominees

Often negative portrayals of black males make indelible impacts on how the people of the world view black men and boys and how they view themselves, especially when a positive male role model is absent. Brandon Frame, a 25 year-old author, scholar, educator and Morehouse graduate didn't meet his own father until he was 18 and with his desire to seek out positive Black male role models finding none, he created the website, TheBlackManCan.org to counter the stereotypes he found with positive stories of Black men and women globally. To-date the site has featured over 150 extraordinary men and women and is embarking upon their 2nd Annual Black Man Can Awards ceremony that will take place on Father's Day, honoring over 60 distinguished Black men in 12 categories and also give out a Man of Distinction award to a black man serving in the armed forces.

2013 Nominees include: Carmelo Anthony, Ne-Yo, Luther Campbell, Mayor Jamel Holley (Roswell, NJ), Michael Tubbs (Youngest Elected Official in the Country), Sean-Michael Spence (Entertainment Attorney), Rob Hill, Sr. (Author/Motivational Speaker) and more. Voting began on May 7th and a host committee will help narrow down all nominees and assist with selecting the 2013 winners; The Black Man Can Awards will also honor men of distinction in both medicine and the military. Distinguished winners from last year include: Olympian Cullen Jones, Sean Walton, Jr., Chris Johnson, Jesse Muhammad, Ramel Werner, Greg Gadson and Andre Knighton.


Click below for the full press release

Morehouse Graduate Recognize Outstanding Black Men at Annual Father's Day Award Ceremony:

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What Have We Been Up To? The Dream Project Symposium

Photo Courtesy of Uptown Magazine

By: @1stLadyofPR

For those of you who missed the Dream Project Symposium (Atlanta), make a note to yourself to NEVA do that again!

We had an incredible time assisting with the production of this grand project! Egami Consulting's CEO, Teneshia Jackson Warner is a true courageous and bold visionary who obeyed the calling to produce this grand event that had the likes of Cathy Hughes (TV One), Russell Simmons (RUSH Communications, Global Grind, Phat Farm & Def Jam), Will Packer (Think Like a Man, Rainforest Films) and Master Life Coach, Sylvia High.

Attendees were encouraged to tap into their kid-selves and go back to those dreams they've always had, abandoned and to give them new life! Hughes was inspiring as she shared about the ups and downs of dreaming against the greater rewards of never giving up and having such great audacity!  The wisdom and knowledge we were privy to is incomparable so all I can tell you is to make sure to sign up for the next one!

In the meantime, enjoy these media clips and pictures and SEE YA NEXT YEAR!

Rolling Out Magazine
Uptown Magazine (Pictures)
Sister2Sister Magazine

Teneshia J. Warner (Egmai) and Entertainment Mogul (Simmons)

Tamika Morrison showing off her producer's skills!

Atlanta City Councilman Caesar Mitchell welcoming guests

From L to R: Mike Warner, Teneshia J. Warner, Russell Simmons, Comedian John Gray & Will Packer

What We've Been Up To? Tom Joyner Morning Show & More for Love & Money Expert Kenny Pugh

By T.MORRISON Agency Staff:

Hiya guys!  Please forgive the delayed blog posts - we've been on a great roller coaster ride from hanging out with Russell Simmons, Cathy Hughes, Teneshia J. Warner, Sylvia High and more at Dream Project to the Tom Joyner Morning Show and  Roland Martin with Kenny Pugh!

We've had incredible response to Kenny's platform since the beginning of the year.  Please enjoy the recap below:

Kenny Pugh with Roland Martin on Tom Joyner
Kenny Pugh article on BlackAmericaWeb.com
Kenny Pugh article on The Root

The DREAM Project Symposium Kicks off in Atlanta with Russell Simmons, Will Packer and Cathy Hughes

Teneshia Jackson Warner
CEO Egami Consulting/Event Organizer

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

The Dream Project Symposium, Atlanta's ultimate event for today's budding entrepreneur will take place on Thursday, March 28, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel. This 1-day symposium is set to bring together over 250 local multicultural business owners and entrepreneurs for a high impact day of empowerment and networking with some of the most successful people in business. Powerful keynotes include "Conversations with An All-Star Dreamer" featuring film producer and Co-Founder of Rainforest Films, Will Packer (Think Like a Man, Stomp The Yard, Obsessed), "A Chairman's Point of View" with Cathy Hughes, Chairperson and Founder of Radio One, and "Let's Talk Business" with Music/Media Mogul Russell Simmons. Other confirmed panelists include Elisa Camahort, Co-Founder of BlogHer and Sylvia High, Master Life Coach and Founder of Aiming High. Conference goers will attend a unique mix of panel discussions and breakout sessions as they engage in intimate and candid conversations and exercises designed to take their current business venture or idea to the next level. Attendees will gain powerful tools and information on topics such as how to do business with Fortune 100 Companies, the art of creating a fresh new vision, correct business forecasting and more, directly from the experts.

The conference will conclude with the Casting Your Dream Competition, an opportunity for pre-identified Small Business Owners to pitch before a panel of experts for a chance to win on-the-spot expert business counsel and a Verizon Wireless technology gift prize. To register for the Dream Project Symposium visit http://www.dreamprojectatl.com.

The 2013 Dream Project Symposium Community Partners include: Metro Atlanta Chamber, The Urban League of Atlanta, BlogHer and Atlanta Metro Black Chamber of Commerce. Click here for the full press release. Tickets are still available at www.dreamprojectatl.com.

National Media Takes Notice as Jasmine Guy continues to Speak Out Against Child Sex Trafficking for "I Am Not Yours!"

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Actress, Director, Producer, Jasmine Guy has been making a lot of noise as the national spokeswoman for the "I Am Not Yours!" Campaign, a fight against child sex trafficking.

On the heels of a successful campaign launch for "I Am Not Yours!", a campaign committed to taking a stand against child sexual exploitation, Jasmine Guy has been making her case in national media with the likes of NPR, CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, Huffington Post and most recently on HLN's "Raising America" where she discussed the disturbing statistics associated with child sex trafficking, an issue that falls under the Human trafficking/sex slavery offenses.

Ms. Guy spoke on the very illusive and persuasive ways children between the ages of 12 - 17 are victimized by child sex traffickers and why adults have the ultimate responsibility of protecting our children. She also spoke to key ways adults can tell if a child is the victim of a child sex exploiter.


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To read the press release in it's entirety, click here and to learn more about anti-child sex trafficking through the "I Am Not Yours!" campaign and what you can do to help, please visit www.IAmNotYours.com.

HLN Features Client Kenny Pugh on their Single, Sexy & Celibate Segment

By: T.MORRISON AGENCY Staff

Our very own Kenny Pugh made his third (3rd) appearance in a row on HLN's "Weekend Express" with Natasha Curry this past Sunday, March 10th as a featured guest. Pugh shared about his personal choice to remain celibate as a single man, talked about his bestselling title, "Can You Do It Standing Up? A Different Position on Relationships" and his "Celibacy Is Sexy" campaign.  He was joined by Essence Magazine's relationship editor, Charreah Jackson, who did an article about being "Single, Saved & Celibate" in the March 2013 issue of the magazine.

We continue to be VERY proud of the strides Mr. Pugh is making!

Also, here's Mr. Pugh featured in February with Curry on "Weekend Express" as their resident "Love & Money" expert from his BlackEnterprise.com articles posted weekly.

There's Still Time to Register for "The Dream Project Symposium" Presented by Egami Consulting Group

“The Dream Project” is designed to equip current and aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and those who dare to dream with tools to take their current idea and/or brand positioning to the next level. Dream Project is a one-day symposium that will be held in Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th 2013. Early Bird rates have been extended to March 15th! Click the below link for deets.

There's Still Time to Register for "The Dream Project Symposium" Presented by Egami Consulting Group:

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