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Tiffany Fulcher is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Life purpose Architect and leading expert in assisting women entrepreneurs in building and balancing successful businesses and life. She is CEO and founder of Tiffany Fulcher Enterprise and the Influencers Institute, a lifestyle business school created to educate, train, and inspire entrepreneurs in strategic implementation, income generation, leveraging their influence, creating more time in their day, making a bigger impact, and building a businesses without debt. As co-owner of Marcole a 7 -figure technology start up she built with her spouse debt free, while raising small children, she is well aware of the challenges and adversities entrepreneurs face on a regular basis. As a result, she merged her 10+ years in education, experience w/Fortune 500 companies, and Small Business Building into a global enterprise that equips leaders with the tools to run successful businesses while juggling life and relationships.   TheBOSSNetw...

When you are trying to develop and build a branding strategy – be it personal or business, possibly the most powerful tool you have at your fingertips is Social Media, and that all important active presence that is needed. There are so many benefits to being active on different social channels which will really ramp up your branding if you actually take stock and really take advantage of them.  How I used social media to build my Social Media Brand online? There are many techniques to branding your business online. Use the free social platforms to create your business profiles and begin sharing rich content about your business brand. Having a regular online presence daily helps to get your brand recognized on social media platforms.  Another great way to get your brand out in the world of social media is to create press release about your business brand with detailed information on what your company has to offer to consumers and businesses alike. 1. Create yo...

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Carla Gentry Osorio, celebrity hairstylist and co-owner of Styles New York Salon, nestled in midtown Manhattan, chose to share her talents as a hair designer and make our world a more beautiful place. Carla's self-described signature aesthetic is shiny, healthy hair with lots of movement. Carla Gentry Osorio's clients include some of Hollywood's best-tressed actresses. Affectionately known as one of the styling community's best 'track-star,' for her expertise in weaves, hair colorand cuts, she is the ‘go-to’ stylist for many celebrities. Her celebrity roster includes JadaPinkett Smith, star of the TNT drama, "HawthoRNe," and wife of Hollywood box-office powerhouse, Will Smith. She has also worked with Gabrielle Union, in Lifetime's upcoming 'Army Wives' spinoff, as well as Kelly Osbourne, Sofia Vergara, Mary J. Blige and Regina Hall. Carla’s work has also been featured in commercial ad campaigns for The Gap and Reebok. In addition, C...

Michelle E. Hargrove embodies a remarkable power of ingenuity and has become a permanent fixture in the event producing and social arenas.  Her event planning expertise ranges from wedding services to award and gala productions.  Michelle has been an effective component within the Hospitality Management Industry for over one decade.  Described as self-less by industry peers, Michelle’s personal characteristics blossom with noticeable faith and strength.  Her events mirror her personality.  Most notably known for her dedication to ministry, philanthropy, the community and impressive leadership and organizational skills, Michelle has had the privilege to work on several projects hosted by Bishop TD Jakes, working as an event producer for the renowned MegaFest conferences in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Her versatility and commitment is evident as she has been called upon numerous times by prominent figures throughout the nation to provide her impeccable service...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Buzz Brand Marketing 212.360.0399 (office) Marisa King-Redwood, mking@buzzbrandmktg.com Milady Andrews-Morgan, mamorgan@buzzbrandmktg.com Who runs New York? The BOSS Network Inspired by Influencers Tour hits NYC An Evening of Inspiring and Networking in the Big Apple honoring the women changing the game October 29, 2010, New York, New York— On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, The BOSS Network (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), a women’s empowerment alliance dedicated to highlighting, connecting and empowering women globally will be making the next stop on their Inspired by Influencers tour the city that never sleeps - NYC. The home for the NY event will be Jay Z’s 40/40 club located at 6 West 25 Street in Manhattan with the program beginning at 7pm.  Following on the heels of amazing events in both DC and Atlanta, New York has a lot to live up to and will definitely do so.  Hosted by media personality Egypt and keynoted by none other...

If ‘maverick’ defines a person who is able to blaze trails, change industry practices and establish new standards of excellence, Sheri Riley is definitely befitting of the title. As the Founder, President and Chief Partnership Strategist of GLUE Inc, Riley has spent the last twelve years establishing the GLUE brand as the premiere agency for creating ‘partnerships that stick’ by utilizing the company’s access, relationships, resources and intellectual capital to develop and implement partnerships for companies and individuals. Riley’s impressive client list has included a host of blue chip businesses, professional athletes, non-profit organizations and celebrities like: BMW, Crown Royal/Diageo, TMobile, The Atlanta Hawks/Atlanta Thrashers, NBA Entertainment, Usher’s New Look Foundation, Alonzo Mourning Charities and many more. Riley received her start in the entertainment industry over twenty years ago at Trevel Productions, a management and production company owned by the late, gr...

Dr. Tiffany Brown is no stranger to hard work and putting forth a strong effort to create success. The native of Atlanta has taken great pride in her education and strives to continue broadening her knowledge and business experience. Graduating with a degree in Political Science from the prestigious Spelman College, a Master's degree in Public Administration from Clark Atlanta and also a Doctorate in Public Policy from Walden University, Dr. Brown earned these achievements through determination and the desire to achieve her goals. Some of the Achievement Highlights are: Held positions with the United States Government Accountability Office, Fulton County District Attorney's Office, Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, Georgia Conservation Voters, Supreme Court of Georgia, Equifax, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and Atlanta Bar Association Former write-in candidate for the Mayor of Atlanta in the 2009 Election A panel presenter at the National Forum of Black P...

SHANTI DAS is an accomplished Music Industry Executive, Marketing Executive, Consultant, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Author. She is also the Founder and CEO of PressReset.me, an Atlanta-based marketing consulting and life mentoring firm. An Atlanta native, Shanti enrolled as a full-time Syracuse student in the fall of 1989. In 1990 she entered Syracuse‟s S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, majoring in Television, Radio and Film. That year she also became an on-air disc jockey for the campus radio station, WJPZ. By 1991 she was promoted to WJPZ‟s Assistant Promotions Director, and programmed a specialty Saturday night urban/hip-hop show for the station in „92. Shanti‟s other extra-curricular activities at Syracuse included Orientation Advisor (1990), member of the University 100 Ambassador Program (1991-92), member of the Black Communications Society and staff writer for “The Happenings,” a widely read on campus urban entertainment publication. A brilliant, no non...

C. Denise Hendricks is an award-winning television producer, writer and journalist. She is currently a Producer for BET’s late night talk show “The Mo’Nique Show.”  From 2004 to 2009, she was an associate producer for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” in Chicago and has worked as a Producer and Executive Producer for CNN, and NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX TV News affiliates. Over the years, Denise has interviewed, field produced and written segments for several celebrity and newsmaker guests. She co-coordinated dozens of live show performances and appearances for several music artists and played an integral role with “The Oprah Show” team in bringing some of the most pressing issues of our time to television, among them the Virginia Tech Shootings, the Hurricane Katrina disaster, and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Honors include: 2010 NAACP Image Award - The Mo’Nique Show;  2009-10 Nat’l Assn., of Television and Program Executives/Walter Kaitz Foundation Diversity Fellowship,...

Darlene McCoy has a multifaceted personality that in a modest attempt, can be described as sincere, indomitable, warmhearted, comical, effervescent, and most of all infectious!  This multi-talented vocalist, wife and mother of three took center stage in the music world with her debut album in May of 2007 simply and appropriately titled "Darlene McCoy" with producer music mogul Dallas Austin at the helm. She is currently at work on her sophomore release collaborating with some of music’s top producers. Her accomplishments include: • Top 25 on Urban AC Billboard Charts • Two Time 2008 Dove Nominee Award "Best Urban Album and Best Urban Single” • Hit Single "Fallen In Love" Featured in Tyler Perry Motion Picture Soundtrack "Diary of a Mad Black Woman” • Television appearances: - BET- Bobby Jones "Lift Every Voice” - TV ONE Gospel of Music w/ Jeff Majors - FOX 5 TV- "Good Day Atlanta” - Music Channel “Gospel Dream” [Celebrity Vocal Coach...

Dee Dee M. Cocheta-Williams, Principal of A.B.C. Publicity & Founder of Queens Never Quit Indigenous to the Yakima Tribe, Dee Dee M. Cocheta is a 20 plus year veteran in the entertainment industry, who lives by her hometown NIKE'S motto "Just Do It.”  In Dee Dee’s world, she is a free spirit that goes with the flow while trying to maintain balance in her life between her seven children, 2 grand twins, husband of 21 years, a Doula and as an entrepreneur operating - A.B.C. Publicity based in Atlanta, GA with an office in N.Y. Dee Dee has always been known to be a great listener, friend, advisor, dream interpreter and when she was chosen at 12 years old to go thru a program to become a peer-to-peer counselor while doing an exercise, she came to the conclusion that her purpose in life has always been to assist those who are helping themselves in becoming successful and understanding their purpose in life.  Throughout her life, she was constantly helping others and mentoring t...

With a passion for sports, empowering young women and the people of Atlanta, Rashan Ali continues to establish herself as a formidable and revered multimedia personality within the sports and entertainment industries. While attending Florida A & M University as a Broadcast Journalism major, Rashan knew that she wanted to share her voice with the world, and set out on a quest to make that happen. She became heavily involved in the entertainment scene in Atlanta, working for LaFace Records and also as the personal assistant to the late Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. Rashan decided to enter a contest searching for new talent on Atlanta radio station HOT 107.9 FM and was handpicked from over 500 applicants to join popular radio personality Ryan Cameron on-air. Her charisma and grace appealed to millions of listeners, which quickly propelled the program’s rating into the #1 position during its 6-10 AM timeslot. She then went on to become the host of the “A-Team” Morning Show on the s...

Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams began her term on the Fulton County Superior Court in January, 2009.  The Fulton Superior Court is the largest and busiest trial court in the State of Georgia.  Prior to her election, Judge Adams served the citizens of Fulton County as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney for nearly six years where she prosecuted major felony cases, including homicides and crimes against women and children.  She began her public service career in 2002 after more than three years of practice as an employment attorney with a national labor and employment boutique.  A past president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), Judge Adams has served in a number of leadership capacities, both professionally and in her community.  She has served on the boards of the Atlanta Technical College Foundation, The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Foundation, the Boys and Gi...

Hello BOSS Ladies,  My name is Tisa L. Silver and I am a proud member of The BOSS Network.  Like many of my fellow BOSS ladies, I have a multifaceted career. I am an educator, an author, a speaker and a non-profit leader. In each role, one of my goals is to connect with people beyond the niceties. The BOSS Network is one of my central “hubs” for connecting. Some connections result in new relationships, others result in new business opportunities. Either way, it’s all good. I joined the BOSS Network after connecting with a couple of positive ladies, LaKesha Womack and Tachelle Daniels, on Twitter. I saw tweets with the “#BOSS” hashtag and wondered, “What’s that all about?” From there, I visited The BOSS Network and quickly set up my profile. I am glad to report, my experience has been nothing but positive ever since. Twitter remained my primary method of staying in touch with the BOSS ladies until the Inspired by Influencers Tour was announced. The tour’s first stop… Washin...