*Filmmaker/Performer
Jai Harris is a versatile artist equipped with an influential voice and an ingenious vision. This National Poet, ranked 4th in the Nation with SlamNuba in 2007 has performed at The Legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. She has also performed for Rev Run of Run DMC, Noble Peace Prize Laureate- Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Spike Lee, Danny Glover and other notable figures. She has shared the stage with Bahamadia, Dead Prez, Raye 6 and Umi of POW. She has also performed at NACA WEST and other venues across the US. Jai's poetry has been featured on several Shows and Mixtapes including, "Good Grief" on PBS, Free Speech TV, Mania TV, Chingy's "Fresh Thugz" Mixtape and “Women of Power” hosted by Danny Glover and co-hosted by Jai. Currently Jai has been working with Grammy Award winning Producers, Trak Starz on a project entitled “The Fifth Dimension,” which will feature poetry and film contributions from Jai Harris.
As a Freelance filmmaker she has filmed Crooks N Castles® at MAGIC™ Trade Show in Las Vegas; where she interviewed Pro Skateboarder, Terry Kennedy and G.O.O.D. Music's Pusha T. She also filmed events with Waka Flocka Flame, Chris Brown and Tyga. She has filmed live performances and events featuring industry artists such as Rev Run, Big Sean, The Game & BWS, Travis Porter, Mario, Erykah Badu, B.o.B (Bobby Ray), Wiz Khalifa, Big Boi (Outkast), DJ Drama, Bei Maejor, Kid Ink, Method Man, Janelle Monáe, Talib Kweli, Eric Roberson, Dead Prez and many more. She has also filmed events featuring Dr. Sonia Sanchez , Hill Harper and Angela Bassett. Be on the look out for videos to be posted soon! For more information visit http://jaiharris.com/ ++ Follow https://twitter.com/#!/JAiHARRiS
Creator of "Kaidy's Face"
Distinguished Woman of Virtue
Blessed mother of 3 of the God's most precious angels. Born and raised in Albany, Ga now resides in the Atlanta area. "I Count writing as my first passion before anything else, because its the way that God directly talks to me"! She is an active member of Oasis Family Life Church in Dallas, Ga. Halaveshia created and designed Kaidy's Face as an outlet and online outreach to uplift inspire, restore, and send blessings to all that will read. Check her out in my "Blog List" or visit her at: http://www.kaidysface.com/
Creator/Owner of Portia's Got Wings/Flying w/ Angels
Check Portia out on My Blog List: The controversial thoughts of a Serial Thinker!
Portia is a single mom to two beautiful girls. A graduate from Albany State University, with a degree in Criminal Justice. But guess what? Her passion is writing/blogging, networking with others, and learning a new skill. Having kept detailed journals for the past 14 years of her life on all the hardships she has faced, she finds relief in blogging. She blogs about her relationship with GOD, entertainment, vintage clothing, accessories… You name it, if It’s on her mind she blogs about it. She isn’t ashame to share her life with others. She is bold. She is the owner of Flying w/ Angels, it is a two part organization. More info can be found on this organization at www.portiaclyde.com. Portia said she got FED up with “just” being alive and she is happy that she has started to LIVE!!! One of her sayings is; "God is in the Blessing Business".
Babes and a Bar LLC
L to R (Teaera Raines, Melanie Dunbar, Tarsha Jackson)
Albany (GA) native
Unrivaled.. Unleashed.. Untamed
Melanie Dunbar/Teaera Raines (Owners)
Teaera Raines is a native of
"Personal Style made with you in mind"
Melanie Dunbar (Owner/Chief Creator)
Hailing from the 'Good Life City', Albany, GA, Melanie Dunbar originally moved to Atlanta, GA in 1998 where her entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured. Since making this life changing move, she has been afforded a number of opportunities from co-founding an event planning agency (Allure Atlanta) to owning a vintage boutique (Untamed) to starting her own line of custom jewelry (Adorn by Untamed). As a graduate of Fort Valley State University and Georgia State University, Melanie has managed to find herself in a series of dynamic circles which has led to an awesome network. After a rewarding 13 years of experience working in the Social Work and Human Services industry, Melanie had a desire to further explore her creative energy and share her zeal for creating the perfect ambiance...and as the Universe would speak...we have Babes and a Bar. Melanie received her bartender certification from Action Bartending School in Atlanta, GA and has hosted numerous events in the Atlanta area and just happens to be my stylist! Continue to watch this shooting star!
MIH (Makin' It Happen) Marketing Group
You might not hear her name, but you definitely know who she is!! Nivie Broussard is the best in the promotions game! Nivie is a graduate of "THE U" with a major in Liberal Arts. Before dominating the world of entertainment and promotions, she dominated the court as a starter. She finished fourth on the team averaging 9.4 points per game in 17 minutes of action...She became the 15th Miami player to reach the 1,000-point career mark and her career mark stands at 1,042... Amazing how she can be a power player on and off the courts. MIH Marketing group/K.O.D Monday Night Fight Night is her future so remember this face. Follow Nivie on Twitter @Nivie1 and @MIHmarketinggrp
Fancy Boutique/Salon (Owner)
The Ordinary Woman Called To Do Extraordinary Things
Jay’l Harris was born and raised a Georgia Peach. She is an alumnus of Valdosta State University 01 where she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She has her MBA in Human Resources from Strayer University. She is an active member of Oasis Family Life in Dallas, GA where she is the Director of Christina’s Closet, a clothing closet for women in need of professional attire. She also is a Volunteer Coordinator for CASA of Polk & Haralson Inc.(Court Appointed Special Advocate) Currently, Jay'L working on establishing a greater presence in the publishing arena by starting her own publishing company, Nimmons & Leeks Publishing. Jay’ L continues to live by her personal mission statement to Inspire, Empower and Serve everyone she encounters. Check her out in my "Blog List"
Sabrina Rochelle's Couture Closet (Owner)
Traci Lynn (Consultant/Owner)
For the best in fashion Jewelry
Visit her here to view catalog at: www.tracilynnjewelry.net/tracymallory
Call with orders at: (229)3470479
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Author/ Motivator/ Editor/ Speaker
Kimberly T. Matthews-Hooker is a 12-times published novelist, speaker, content editor, ghostwriter and literary agent. Her debut novel, Promise You Won't Tell Nobody, was self-published in 1997, and is listed as recommended reading by Love our Children USA, the leading national nonprofit and 'Go-To' prevention organization fighting all forms of violence and neglect against children in the United States. Kimberly achieved national publication attention in 2006 with her third novel, The Perfect Shoe, a romantic comedy which was once ranked as the number one African American Romance novel on Amazon.com. Since that time, she has released nine other titles and has published a number of nationally syndicated articles in a number of forums including The Huffington Post and Yahoo! Associate Writers Network. Visit her site at www.kimberlytmatthews.com
Charlie Hill/Iana Edwards
Owners
That Old Closet is a personalized Vintage Boutique located five minutes from Little Five Points and Emory University in the Mecca of Vintage fashions. TOC was created by two women with one common mission, to be Original, Beautiful, Unique and to show others how to feel that way. If you find something in the store that doesn’t quite fit, we can alter most things same day. That Old Closet welcomes you with open arms. Here is a short informational on these two amazing young ladies! Follow them on Twitter @That Old Closet & Visit the boutique at:
Charlie "Chuck B." Hill (pictured right)
Charlie L. Hill, a native of Pittsburgh PA, has been a resident of Atlanta, GA since 1997. At the age of 27, she is the co-owner of That Old College Vintage Boutique located in Atlanta, Ga. She is also a college graduate with a BA degree in Psychology and an inspiring philanthropist giving back to her community through artistic design. As an alumni of Albany State University, Charlie continues to lend their student activities advisor board a helping hand with their annual Rip the Runway Fashion show. The fashion show allowed Charlie to work on a large scale meeting new walks of life. In 2007, Charlie created her own entertainment business known as Chuck B. Moore Creations. Chuck B. Moore Creations is known for hosting events, interior decorating, designing clothes, and modeling.
Charlie is a strong advocate and supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness with losing her mom to breast cancer when she was only six years old and her father being a conqueror of lung cancer. Shes continually inspired by her surroundings to give back for a noble cause knowing she will reap the benefits in days to come. With Chuck B. Moore Creations expanding it to new dimensions while following her life quote of “the race is not giving to the swift nor to the strong but to he who endures until the end”.
Iana Edwards (pictured left)
Iana B. Edwards is a 23 year old native of Atlanta, Georgia. She attended college at Albany State University in the “Good Life City” of Albany, Georgia. Iana became involved in a modeling troupe while at ASU where she discovered her niche for modeling, fashion, and people. She dropped out of Albany State University in hopes of pursuing a modeling career but then soon realized that it was more than she was prepared to handle; back to the drawing board she went; from the time Iana could dress herself she always enjoyed wearing older fashions. Well, her love for vintage would soon lead her to Co create and Co own That Old Closet Vintage Boutique.
