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

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

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

    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  

    • 1 hr 29 min
    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Fulton County Arts & Culture Director, Community Activist, and Author David Manuel

    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.

    • 44 min
    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest CEO and Managing Partner of Lloyd Media Group, LLC. Miguel Lloyd

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest CEO and Managing Partner of Lloyd Media Group, LLC. Miguel Lloyd

    Miguel serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications of the Atlanta Black Chambers. He is also the CEO and Managing Partner of Lloyd Media Group, LLC. In 2009, Miguel created his own marketing and media agency, P2P Media Consultants. P2P Media Consultants afforded him the ability to continue to serve his clients in the many ways that he has seen a need during his career. In 2015, Miguel changed the name of his agency to Lloyd Media Group.
    Miguel has extensive experience in business development, leadership development, broadcasting, media sales and consulting. He started out in the radio business customizing media strategy and campaigns for local businesses, as well as serving as an on-air broadcasting professional.

    • 1 hr 26 min
    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Actor, Entertainer, Wardell Richardson

    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Actor, Entertainer, Wardell Richardson

    Wardell Richardson was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. Raised by his mother and Grandmother his only dream was to be successful in life to not only make himself but his mother and grandmother proud. Having an extreme passion for the arts after modeling for several years and submitted for a role in the hit stage play "Will A Real Man Please Stand". This being his first time acting he was very nervous but quickly overcame that and ended up being lead male in this sought after play, thus leading the way for many other lead role in other plays. This not being enough for Richardson he went into tv and film landing many lead roles in films and appearing in hit shows such as "The Game" and "Meet The Browns". His next goals?....Richardson will be launching Raine Dance Films. His own film company highlighting action and drama films and making his radio show WCEGWOOD (The Hollywood Of the South), a 1 hour show that he has had for 4 years promoting and interviewing the best on tv, movies, theatre and music, from internet radio to a 4 hour live radio station. Keep watching....Richardson 

    • 1 hr 22 min
    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest Founder of fitness apparel line "Just Jai Wear" Jai-Leta Colvard

    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.

    • 1 hr 23 min
    According To Michelle Radio w/ Special Guest CEO and Founder of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, LLC. Shaniece M. Wise

    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. 

    • 1 hr 20 min

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