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BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Elevation Strategist" Zakiya Larry

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Zakiya Larry ,  CEO of Quest Media Training providing media coaching  and public relations. She has been a speaker in the East Room at the White House,  managed publicity for Jumping the Broom, Heaven is For Real, and coordinated production for Oprah.   Her media features include Ebony, The Washington Post, Tom Joyner’s Black America Web and more.  Zakiya has also held 13 pageant titles including Miss Black Texas USA. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Zakiya Larry :  Most of my major obstacles were internal. I feared no one would want what I offered. I was afraid that my ideas would always be bigger than my revenue.I thought that my race and gender would hinder my company's growth. As a former journalist, I'm a researcher by nature. Figuring out

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The Strong "Willed & Determined" Tina Brown

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Tina Brown , CEO of Tina Brown Productions  (TBP), a dedicated, multi-faceted full service entertainment company That provides event management, concert promotions artist management, and film events. TBP is focused on providing the best possible entertainment  and event experiences.Tina is a mother of four who heavily relies on her faith in God to persevere and move forward in life. TheBOSSNetwork :  What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning  process of  starting your  business or career? Tina Brown:  Obtaining enough capital to start up a business was very challenging to me. Obtaining a small business loan was not an option because initially, I did not have a track record.I ended funding the business with my personal assets. BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry? TB: I volunteered to work with  the American Black Film Festival for a couple of years in Miami Florida.  I found that I was really excited and inspired in the pla