Monday, July 23, 2012

Women You Can Have It All!

By: @1stLadyOfPR

I recently came across a great blog written by Little Pink Book that challenged women to consider - YES! You Can Have It All! It got me to thinking about this one quote: “'All' is in the eye of the beholder. No group, movement, gender, or generation can define it for you.” And that is absolutely right! Who are you allowing to define what "having it all means" and how's that working out for you?

Oftentimes in this dog-eat-dog, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses and coveting over what so-in-so has world, we forget the most important commandment of all - Thou shall not covet thou neighbor's house and anything else another has whether it's your neighbor, your sister, brother, best friend, mother, father, cousin, peer, business partner - and so on and so forth.  Not because it's just downright an ugly trait to possess, but it also cancels out your individual greatness and the purpose and plans meant for your own light to shine brightly.

Your having 'IT' all may be different from Oprah's, FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian or regular Jane across your cubicle and that is OK!  YOU are OK and YES! You too can have it 'all' - whatever that means to you and that's really all that matters!

As you go into your week to complete the tasks on your 'to do' list and push toward your dreams, find peace and solace that in your life, your all is achievable and then make it so! 

*Hopping of my proverbial soap box*  & I'm out!  

Sunday, July 15, 2012

CNN Interviews Founder, Tamika Morrison

By: Stevi Darden

CNN Living interviewed Tamika Morrison, CEO and Founder of T.MORRISON AGENCY. Because of her knowledge and love of social media platforms, CNN highlighted her interest in Pinterest when she attended the Atlanta Pinterest Party hosted by Fashion Writer, Melanie Woodruffe.

The social media “pinning” craze is new, but Tamika already honed in- meeting numerous professionals in Pinterest circles, seems to be ahead of the curve. Check out the link to hear about the Atlanta Pinterest Party and Tamika Morrison’s experience:

CNN Living cover's Pinterest

Here are some of our boards!
I AM 1stLady of PR
I AM Success!
Make sure to follow us on Pinterest! 

Monday, July 2, 2012

Philanthropist and Make-Up Consultant Linda Cox Assists the T.MORRISON Interns on Professional Image Development

By: Stevi Darden


The T.MORRISON AGENCY team was fortunate enough to have their very own, Linda Cox, host a professional development class in the office last week! Cox, children’s author and philanthropist with the One Hundred Days nonprofit foundation, helped the interns to establish a clean, refreshed face in the workplace. Tips on eye contact, keeping a positive attitude, and professional decorum left the interns feeling upbeat and revitalized.

Considering the T.MORRISON AGENCY commitment to professionalism and positivity, it was only right that we would spend time mastering the importance of image.  After all, outer appearance and upkeep are also very important! Lovely Linda started by easing the interns’ concerns with pictures of the make-up she did on our agency’s Founder, Tamika Morrison. This cosmetic confidant answered concerns about skin tones, flattering colors, and skin problems.
Mrs. Linda holding up a picture of Tamika's "after" shot 

With so much valuable information regarding professional development and image, the T.MORRISON AGENCY interns will continue to strive to new levels of success. The team thanks Mrs. Linda Cox for her helpful words of wisdom and priceless tips and Mary Kay for sponsoring our professional development workshop!

Mary Kay Make Up Brush git set with foundation and primer - GREAT GIFT for new Grads!!

Please see the pictures below and if you didn’t hear their interview on NPR last month, here are the links!


Thursday, June 14, 2012

Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh Featured Author at Central Library this Saturday

By: Stevi Darden | PR Intern

"The Relationship Strategist" Kenny Pugh
“Relationship Specialist” and motivational speaker, Kenny Pugh, will be the featured author providing a Q&A and book signing on Saturday,June 16th from 2pm-5pm at the Central Library at One MargaretMitchell Square in Atlanta.

June also happens to be Celibacy Awareness Month and whom better than, Kenny Pugh, relationship expert and motivational speaker, should lead the charge on single, celibate relationships? The bestselling author’s book, “Can You Do It Standing Up? A Different Position on Relationships” sheds light on living a wholesome, full life as well as a fulfilling romantic life.

Pugh is a six-year-celibate single’s minister with more advice to fill a thousand relationship-seeking hearts. Through years of presenting workshops, hosting conferences and non-profit events, Pugh has established a loyal following. Because of his experience in the past of “sowing his wild oats” in (and out of) relationships, Kenny has the expertise to advise honestly and candidly. See for yourself, his book signing will shed insight into the things that you did not know were missing in your dating life.

If your “Kenny Pugh thirst” cannot be quenched at the Central Library book signing, the hottest relationship symposium of the year might do the trick later that night.  The Jack A. Daniel’s “I Need a Wife” symposium from 7pm-9pm will be hosted at The Green Room Actors Lounge and our very own Kenny Pugh will provide astute insight as one of the six panelists. He will provide golden tips for the men who are single, successful, and ready to commit. Make sure to attend the “I Need a Wife” symposium to watch Kenny Pugh change lives!


Also check out Kenny Pugh's feature in EEW Magazine and his video interview  with Rolling Out Magazine.

Monday, May 14, 2012

KING OF STRINGS, KEN FORD HOSTS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE KEN FORD FOUNDATION

King of Strings Entertainer, Ken Ford has partnered with Ray's Restaurants to host "Strings on the River", on Saturday, May 19th from 12pm - 4pm at Ray's Restaurants.  'Strings on the River' is a benefit concert to provide music education, programs and instruments to children and schools that desire an music arts based curriculum that has been cut due to funding or other disadvantages benefiting The Ken Ford Foundation and Fragile Kids Foundation.

"This is a great day for Fulton County where we merge the charitable side of a business like Ray's and The Ken Ford Foundation's mission of music education," says Foundation Executive Director Annette Davis Jackson. "We are one and the same."

The Ken Ford Foundation is an organization that focuses on enhancing academic excellence through music appreciation and making music classes and programs for youth available throughout the state of Georgia.


Mike Ross, director of operations for Ray's Restaurantsnoted, "With live jazz being such a big part of our restaurants' identities, The Ken Ford Foundation partnership is a natural progression for us." Since founder Ray Schoenbaum opened the doors nearly three decades ago, Ray's Restaurants have been developing deep ties to the local community and charitable organizations. Ross adds, "For several years, we've worked with the Fragile Kids Foundation, and we are proud to add the Ken Ford Foundation to our list of partner organizations."

Media partners for 'Strings on the River' include Rolling Out Magazine, Jazz WCLK and Georgia Public Broadcast.

Limited VIP and General Admission Tickets are available by visiting EventBrite.com.

Special Thanks to : Chat Kafe Show with Kenny Pugh, Rolling Out Magazine, Sports Extra, 91.9 Jazz WCLK and Better Mornings Atlanta!


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

NBA GREAT DIKEMBE MUTOMBO HOSTS CHARITY GALA

Mutombo with guests and his wife, Rose (far right)

On Saturday, April 28, 2012 Atlanta's top stars, celebrities, corporate VIPS and more gathered at the grand St. Regis Hotel Atlanta for the Caring For Congo Gala Experience 2012 hosted by NBA Legend & Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo. 

Created to preserve the memory of his mother, this night of celebration raised awareness and funds for The Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital - a $29 million state-of-the-art facility, built in 2007, in Mutombo's homeland of The Democratic of the Congo.  

Several dignitaries, celebrities, former and current NBA teammates came to pay tribute and support the cause such as Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, many media friends from CNN such Ali Velshi who served as The Master of Ceremonies and former CNN reporter, T.J. Holmes among others

Master of Ceremonies, Ali Velshi


Voted USA Today's "Most Caring Athlete", Mutombo says, "The hospital was built to help the people of my hometown live healthy and productive lives." Mutombo invited all of his corporate VIPs, celebrity friends and NBA counterparts for a night filled with awareness, dancing, music, special presentations, LIVE entertainment from Tony Award Winning Songstress, Jennifer Holiday. 
Mutombo and his Lovely Wife Rose share a dance.

Congressman John Lewis being serenaded by the Original "Dream Girl",  Jennifer Holiday

Mutumbo, Jerome Bettis and Kevin Willis share a laugh. 

The event was put on by 'The Fabulous' Tee Foxx and Foxx Entertainment Group who allowed us the opportunity to lead media efforts for this wonderful affair!
Tee Foxx & Dikembe


**Pictures are courtesy of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine and all can be viewed by visiting their website.