According To Michelle Radio with Michelle Taylor Willis

Michelle Taylor Willis

Every week, Michelle Taylor Willis learns about new businesses and movers and shakers around the nation.

  1. According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Fashion Designer, Master Tailor, and CEO Fancy Lewis

    07/03/2023

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Fashion Designer, Master Tailor, and CEO Fancy Lewis

    Born in Panama raised in Brooklyn! Digna, officially known as Fancy, has humbly worked her way through and upgraded the closets of quite a few fashionistas and business professionals. With wardrobe styling, manufacturing, home décor, product development, on-set tailoring and much more continuously piling up under her belt, Fancy had to upgrade her brand Strictly Editorial from being just a clothing brand to a Custom Creative Empire. She is fascinated by the process of creation and development. Fancy is now not only styling & building for major film, television and music stars but Strictly Editorial has now added custom rugs and brand styling to its many services. Fancy has worked with the likes of Xscape, Monica, Usher, Missy Elliott and Chloe Fineman just to name a few. Acting as Head Tailor in T.V & Film on such networks as BET, STARZ, NETFLIX, DISNEY & PARAMOUNT has allowed Fancy to make many connections furthering her “Word of Mouth” reputation. This has also opened more doors of opportunity for her professional growth. With her T.V show "Fancy’s Closet Raid" still underway she continues to develop new skills while sharpening old ones. Soon to be re-married with 4 children nothing has stopped her from excelling in the world of fashion. A true lover and Boss mom. “There is no competition, just an eagerness to break generational curses by using my God given talent to make an impact, be known for something great, leave my mark, inspire and acquire wealth” - Fancy

    1h 30m
  2. According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Fulton County Arts & Culture Director, Community Activist, and Author David Manuel

    06/26/2023

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Fulton County Arts & Culture Director, Community Activist, and Author David Manuel

    David Manuel is a celebrated who’s who in Georgia and for good reason. A graduate of the Atlanta College of Arts with a BFA in Advertising and Design. David has masterfully used his talent, network and expertise to bridge different cultures together using art as a vehicle. Manuel is a champion of the arts, a compassionate community activist and self-published author of I Am a Father and I Am a Mother books. Formerly the Director of Community Relations at the Woodruff Arts Center and Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation &Cultural Affairs for Dekalb County; David now serves as the Fulton County Arts & Culture Director. Manuel brings a diverse range of programming and creative ideas to the region. His vision for the county is that it will lead the nations as a place for creatives to continue to explore endless possibilities. Manuel oversees 2 Art Centers, Public Art Division, Fulton Government TV, Film Division and the Contract for Service Division which awarded $3 million in arts funding to 190 artists and arts organizations in 2023. He sits on many boards and has partnered with companies such as Turner Broadcasting and HBO just to name a few. Manuel is the founder of the I Am a Father Initiative, Promoting Strengthening families and Organ Donor Awareness. In 2015 he created the first of its kind, the I Am a Father 5k Run/Walk. In its 8th year, David has successfully galvanized communities to focus on strengthening families one mile at a time. In 2013 David won the Non-Profit Executive of the Year from Regions Financial Corporation; was selected as the 2014 Voice of Influence from CBS Radio, named Positively Georgia by CBS46 News in 2015, received the Community Service Award from the NAACP, LUMM (Let Us Make Man) and Arby’s corporation. In 2017 David was recognized by Life Link of America in the 2017 Organ Transplant Calendar. Personally speaking, while he spends most of his time working in the community, David is a certified mentor for the Georgia Transplant Foundation. As a liver transplant recipient, he believes the way to show gratitude for having a second chance is by educating and registering others to become an organ donor, thereby giving the most precious gift ever, “the gift of life.” David resides in the DeKalb area with his wife Karren and is the proud father of three, Branden, Blake and Kaitlyn.

    45 min
  3. According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Founder of fitness apparel line "Just Jai Wear" Jai-Leta Colvard

    06/05/2023

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Founder of fitness apparel line "Just Jai Wear" Jai-Leta Colvard

    Founder of the fitness apparel line Just Jai Wear, Jai-Leta Colvard has been leading with a heart-centered mission to empower women since 2017. Jai-Leta's health and wellness platform assists women during their journey towards better health. Just Jai wear was featured in retail giant Macy's Marketplace in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco stores and was noted as a top 10 apparel brand in Essence Magazine. Today, you can find celebrities, music artists and influential women of all backgrounds wearing stylish, butter soft tummy control athleisure wear and accessories to enhance workout results. During the pandemic, Jai-Leta created a new line, “sleep pretty” loungewear, to help women relax, mediate, and decrease anxiety. After overcoming her own mental health crisis, Jai-Leta launched the Space of Grace Inc., in order to provide resources for individuals dealing with anxiety and depression. To increase her capacity as a small business owner, Jai-Leta earned her MBA and in 2019 was accepted into The Black Belt Business Academy, a 10-month program focused on scaling black women-owned businesses. In addition, she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. with 25 years of community service engagements. For several years she has co-lead technology camps for the youth. Jai-Leta is a member of the PEARL Foundation (non-profit) and on the Advisory Board of The One Million Dreams Foundation For Black Women and Girls, Inc. In 2017, Jai-Leta was awarded the United States of America Presidential Platinum Volunteer Award. Just Jai Wear supports breast cancer survivors by donating to breast cancer organizations such as Loving Arms Cancer Outreach. Her latest breast cancer awareness collection is called “Jalona”, named after her cousin who won the fight against breast cancer.

    1h 23m
  4. According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest CEO and Founder of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, LLC. Shaniece M. Wise

    05/29/2023

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest CEO and Founder of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, LLC. Shaniece M. Wise

    Those aiming to venture into entrepreneurial endeavors, it’s great to have an ambitious spirit but it is necessary to develop a business mind. Businesses rely on strategy, focus, and strong principles and take an unwavering dedication. Beginning as an entrepreneur can seem wearisome when thinking about networking, funding your goal, and even deciding when to scrap your initial plans and pivot. Shaniece M. Wise, Certified Business Expansion Coach and Strategist, has years of expertise to guide those wanting to build a successful business. My client, Shaniece M. Wise, has created 5 business principles that are proven to increase revenue by 200%.Shaniece M. Wise is the CEO and Founder of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, LLC. She is backed by spiritual and biblical principles and uses her expertise to help clients gain visibility, increase revenue profitability, and improve systems and strategies. Shaniece’s clients average 60-200% of business growth within 12 to 24 months and cross the million-dollar mark in less than five years. Shaniece has presented publicly on platforms for JP Morgan & Chase alongside Essence Magazine, Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD), and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Columbus, among others. With her intense proficiency, Shaniece would love to share her business principles with your audience.

    1h 21m
  5. According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guests The Cast of "GodGuys"

    05/22/2023

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guests The Cast of "GodGuys"

    Kori Poe has appeared in several films, commercials, and music videos. You may have seen him in Huntress, Saints & Sinners, Up and Over, Manifested Bliss, and The Good Matchmaker to name just a few. Kori’s ability to embody a character, by delivering a unique yet believable performance, tends to captivate the viewer. Dramatic acting, comedy, and improv are his main strengths. Kori has studied under director Jibril Haynes, at OriginNile actors workshop in Stone Mountain, GA; and is currently taking instructions at Act Her Studios in Atlanta, GA under the tutoring of Angela Davis. Kori enjoys writing and creating music. He is a native of Calhoun, GA. C. Nathaniel Brown is an award-winning writer, director and filmmaker from Baltimore, currently residing in Atlanta. He has written, directed and/or produced more than 30 films including short films, feature films, and documentaries. He has been a professional writer for nearly 30 years and has been a filmmaker for the past 11 years under his company, Expected End Entertainment, which produces content for film, television and the internet. His scripts and films have experienced success at dozens of film festivals internationally and have garnered numerous awards. Some of his projects can be seen on such platforms as UrbanflixTV, InfluencerTV, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. In addition to filmmaking, Brown is an international bestselling author with 20 books, a publisher, and a mentor to writers, actors, publishers, and filmmakers. His passion is to produce meaningful content with an impact, and inspire and motivate people to dream bigger, live their dreams, and impact their world.  Troy Bland a native New Yorker has had a passion for acting since his youth. After completing several theater arts courses at the City College of New York, he moved to Georgia, where he also later became a youth minister. His accomplishments include being a runway model, featured in independent films, and several stage plays - "Will A Real Man Please Stand", "The Soul Of A Man", August Wilson's "Fences" just to name a few. He was featured in several television shows such as the Lifetime movie "A Trip to Bountiful", "Red Band Society “and TV One’s "Fatal Attraction". He was totally excited to be featured as one of the marchers in the Golden Globe Nominee/Winner movie "SELMA". Troy loves networking and encourages others not to give up on their dreams. "I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me". Christopher A. Martin is an Atlanta-based actor, radio show host, and M.C. who has been carving out a name for himself in a city that is now only second in TV and Film production behind Los Angeles. Perhaps best known for his role as Jordan’s dad in ‘Little’, the Will Packer film starring Marsai Martin (no relation), Issa Rae, and Regina Hall, Christopher’s breakout role is his first romantic lead in the independent film, ‘All That Matters’ for which he has received good notices for his portrayal of Jay, an insurance adjuster at the crossroads about his life and relationship when he meets someone new, and everything changes. ‘All That Matters’ is streaming on multiple platforms including Amazon Prime and Turner Classic Movies. His credits also include ‘House of Payne’, ‘Waiting Room: The Story of Nadia’, ‘Homicide Hunter’, and ‘ATL Homicide’. Martin has scored a number of national commercials and is also the M.C. for many Atlanta and Southeast parties and live events where he is known to patrons as “The FashionPlate”. Christopher is regularly seen hosting “Silent” headphone parties throughout the city and around the Southeast. Christopher has several projects for film and TV in development and will be hosting events throughout 2023.

    1h 24m
  6. According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guests Commercial Real Estate Brokers Terri King and Vasti Pichardo

    05/03/2023

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guests Commercial Real Estate Brokers Terri King and Vasti Pichardo

    Terri King is a commercial real estate broker who opened her firm for business in January closed a near millon-dollar transaction in the heart of downtown Atlanta Friday, her first commercial deal as a brokerage owner. “When I'm thinking about a neighborhood, and I'm thinking about filling a space,” said Terri King of Terri King Commercial. “I think about who lives there, who works there, what does this community need, what kind of use would be beneficial to this community and who wants to be here?” King marketed The Metropolitan after opening her brokerage in January and sold it threeweeks later to an African-American cash buyer. The seller is a Canadian of Asian heritage.King has launched “Your First 97 Days in Commercial Real Estate,” a course geared towardnewly-licensed professionals and others wanting to transition into commercial real estate. Thecourse is meant to help agents kickstart a successful commercial real estate career. “ your first97 days in Commercial Real Estate“ covers topics such as marketing properties effectively, andhow to find a brokerage that will support their commercial real estate career path. “Providing support to professionals seeking entry into commercial real estate is critical for themto thrive”, said King, who switched commercial brokerages at least five times before finding afirm willing to teach her the trade. Her love of commercial real estate stems from managing renovations for corporate andnonprofit offices. King also served as a director of commercial real estate for other brokeragefirms. She’s also the director of commercial real estate for the Atlanta Black Chambers.

    1h 17m

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Every week, Michelle Taylor Willis learns about new businesses and movers and shakers around the nation.