Since I was a kid in Southwest Atlanta, I've been a connector--the bridge between communities, cultures and creative ideas. As an adult, I have harnessed that trait into a career as an entrepreneur and strategic brand consultant. Companies like Columbia Pictures, Marvel, ScreenGems, Tyler Perry Studios, AT&T Mobility, and Coca-Cola rely on my expertise to connect them to what is relevant when it comes to culture. 

My company, The Authentique Agency (hyperlink), focuses on leveraging the power of identity and is intentional about creating brand campaigns that genuinely reflect multicultural and LGBTQ life, voices and viewpoints.

Lightbulb Moment

After working for a few entertainment brands and hearing top executives say things like “this place is too small of a pond for a shark like you,” I decided to leave corporate life and go over to the agency world. I joined an Atlanta based marketing agency as an Account Executive, I thought I found my happy place: there were black people and good laughs at a company that appeared to accept my full identity unapologetically.  Nineteen months after doubling the department's revenue through business development with their clients, I decided to reach into my network for additional agency opportunities. Once, I had my employer selected to bid on a project campaign against social assault for the City of Atlanta.  My agency leadership turned it down due to estimated profits, even though I assured the budget would grow and our exclusivity as the only firm in the state to be selected. After hearing no as the final decision, I continued to change perspectives and push the organization's limits. It included a conversation where my CEO admitted that he did not understand the “diversity thing” and “why I was so passionate about it.” While the comment was shocking and influenced my decision to leave the company, it was ultimately the lightbulb I needed to leap. Months later, I started my own consulting firm to position African Americans as trend/culture influencers and assert that we hold subject matter expertise. At my firm, we fight against misconceptions through the work we do in the marketing space one project at a time. The lessons I learned over the years pushed me to follow my purpose and ensure my legacy is intact vs. working in the guardrails of someone else’s dream or mindset. 

Diversity and Inclusion Workshops

Diversity, equity and inclusion are the new buzz words at companies scrambling for a solution. Given both my personal and professional experience with the industry, I can offer training workshops that are engaging, interactive and non-traditional for your teams. 

Personal Branding Sessions

I get the question often, “how do you build a brand while working for another company?” The answer is simple: strategy and planning. Through one-on-one consulting sessions, I can guide you to understand the importance of branding and find the “soul” of your brand. 

Motivational Speaking

I am an award-winning keynote speaker and coach for entrepreneurship courses on marketing and business development. My experiences are my fuel and joy. If my story can help others avoid the mistakes I made, I am open and willing to share.

Marketing Advisement

Whether you have a non-profit organization or seeking assistance on your leadership board, I commit to serve the communities around me. It not only keeps me humble but allows me to pay it forward. Contact me today for your advisement needs. 

Community Benefits

Atlanta is the mecca for culture and influence. And I know just about everyone in Atlanta-- my Rolodex of connections stretch from creative, corporate and civic sectors.  If I don't know them, I know someone who does. That is not hyperbole – it is a fact. I believe in sharing resources and look forward to connecting serious business owners with the people who make Atlanta move.