Confidence & Creativity Samantha E. McCoy

For the final episode of the season, which just happens to be on "National Publicist Day," we decided to switch it up and let you hear from one of our expert instructors from the "Publicize Like a Pro!" masterclass coming up November 9 - 11.  Portia has been in social media for nearly 10 years and teaches professional women the mindset and systems they need to be taken seriously on LinkedIn - the most underrated social media platform, but the one where serious coins are made!  Tune in, take notes, and join us for Publicize Like a Pro on November 9 - 11 to learn more! Register here and use the code READY to get $100 off until 11:59 p.m. tonight! #NationalPublicistDay #publicrelations #publicity #branding #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #socialmediastrategy


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On today’s podcast episode, we’re talking with Kiara J. Mason, content marketing expert and recent winner of Ms. Mompreneur 2021. She talks about her unique transition from social worker to marketing agency owner and, most importantly, how God uses every part of our life story.  Kiara J. Mason is the Co-owner and Content Marketing Strategist of MTM Creative Imaging & Co., a full service social media marketing agency that she and her husband, Jerred operate together.   She is the proud mom of a daughter River and son Levi.  Something that sets Kiara apart is that she is a trained social worker and she uses her clinical and people skills to get to the heart of her client’s message to help them reach their targeted audience.   In 2016, Kiara and her husband started a YouTube Channel called Meet the Masons and was later picked up by a television network. As brand partnerships came, she and her husband decided to start their agency to help other business owners increase their visibility online.   Kiara is very open about the struggles she has had and she has used her story to bless others. Her experiences with postpartum depression led her to create Mommy Shower™, Inc., nonprofit that seeks to shower mothers with empowerment, resources, education and community in their prenatal and postpartum stages to ensure that mothers are prioritizing their well being and walking in the fullness of who they are.  Kiara uses her expertise and joy to serve high-achieving, well-respected female leaders and equip them  to put their best image forward online and scale their business through social media marketing.


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On this episode, we speak with Keonna Shaw about her personal confidence journey and how she's been able to hold onto faith even in the midst of tragic situations.  Keonna Shaw is a Christian Blogger, Mentor, Public Speaker and Servant to the people and places God assigns her. Her mission is to equip Christian women on how to build godly confidence, develop an intimate relationship with God, and how to grow in your faith unapologetically. Her most rewarding role is as a wife and a mother to their two miracle sons.  Keonna  has been graced with resilience throughout her life’s journey and is confident that God has called her to be an encourager to those struggling with blooming where God has planted them.

Follow her on Instagram @keonnashaw and her website www.keonnashaw.com.


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On today's episode, I chat with Aaron M. Tucker, a cinematographer and filmmaker who is passionate about simple human stories, told with bold perspective. He strives to create images that feel lived in, humanized, and convey a sense of art, soul and journey. 

Aaron is a recent graduate of American University’s graduate film program and currently works as a director of photography in the DMV area.  After trying several positions, he developed a passion for motion pictures. In this episode he shares how he started out making his own projects, collaborated with friends, and then worked his way up the camera department.   

Aaron is grateful to have filmmaking as an outlet for expression, as a way to connect with others, and to constantly challenge myself.

Connect with Aaron on IG at @aaronmichaeltucker. You can view the "Black Women in Opera" project he mentioned on his website aaronmtucker.com.


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Tune in for the replay of my conversation last year with Tanna Abraham, Founder of Women on Purpose, a faith-based, non-profit organization that seeks to educate women to understand the meaning of purpose, provide them with the resources to discover their purpose and empower them to walk in their purpose. Women on Purpose is hosting its 2021 conference on October 8 and 9. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. For more details, follow @tannaabraham and @women.on.purpose on Instagram. 


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Jewelry designer, graphic artist, and creative visionary Qwishuna "Shuna" Smith shares her journey and what she's learned about success, purpose, and how to kill comparison.  Shuna was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Her attention to detail through brand identity, design, art, and production, brings a unique perspective to business and culture. She is the founder, artist and designer behind Lobe' Dangle, a Haute Couture Leather Accessory Collection that embodies edgy and classic styles. It is "wearable art" for the lady who loves to make a bold, fashionable statement with one-of-a-kind pieces, and has been featured on local and national media outlets, local galleries, festivals, and more.  Shuna’s background includes: studying Graphic Design, Industrial Sewing through Open Works’ Sew Lab, and Metal Fabrications at the Baltimore Jewelry Center. In 2019, she was selected as an official “Made In Baltimore” maker.   This year, Shuna was appointed as President of the DMV Chapter of the WJA (Women's Jewelry Association).   Lastly, she is the co-founder of Creative Development Studios (CDS), a major "vehicle" in which she creates brand designs that have garnered clients over a million dollars of sales inquiries, and the company she began alongside her husband 15 years ago.   All of these experiences, combined with her innate creativity, have helped to develop Qwishuna into the multi-faceted designer, business owner, and industry leader that she is today.  Follow her on IG @lobedangle or online www.lobedangle.com


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