First South Magazine, Vol 01 Issue 1 (Summer 2015 Teaser)

PROMOTING YOURSELF!

A PR GIRL’S GUIDE TO EARNING PUBLICITY with mariah baylor

NORFOLK ’S OWN

Sunny & Gabe page 3

JUMPSTART WITH TyRell TymeS page 1

AUTHOR’S NEST TALKS

Sex, Death & Empire with Tracey Mershon

check out her photography page 8

Tracey Mershon Photography w w w. t r a c e y m e r s h o n . c o m

EVENTS

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P ORT R A I T S

C OM M E RC I A L

WILDLIFE

WELCOME ISSUE 1

It is with humble appreciation that we present

to you the first edition of First South Magazine.

Having collaborated with various independent

our mission

artists of all genres, the term ‘First South’ was created as a representative platform for the diverse and eclectic; the talented and determined; the innovative and creative. It was a way for the

First South was branded from the rich and cultivated

voice of artistry to be heard within the region and dreams to be conquered. In our first edition, you are sure to get inspired with our featured artists, one-on-one interviews, and daily tips from entrepreneurial professionals. Stay true to your talent and be ready to grow because at First South, we strive to make this a region of firsts.

JACQUELINE LEWIS EDITOR‑IN‑CHIEF

history of Jamestown and Williamsburg and how it has grown to flourish as a “7-city” melting pot of technological entrepreneurship and musical innovation. 757 Media Group caters to this region of firsts to aid and promote independent ar tistic innovation. Although we have branched of f to incorporate both state-wide and border crossing projects, it continues to stay true to its roots through community engagement and cross-collaborative development.

YOU CAN FIND US ONLINE TOO! www.firstsouthmagazine.com

JUNE 2015

ABLE OF CONTENT

JUMPSTART WITH

TYRELL TYMES Take a sound check break with singer/ songwriter, TyRell TymeS, as we

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explore his artistry skill at the recent Artistree Festival in Norfolk, VA.

"WE LIKE TO CHA-CHA"

WITH D.R.A.M. Billb o a r d m a g a z in e a n d V ir g ini a n at i ve ar tis t , D.R . A .M ., debut s w ith his ne w hit single, "Cha-Cha", along side Sunny & Gabe.

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page 8 AUTHOR'S NEST TALKS: SEX, DEATH, AND EMPIRE

First South takes a time out to muse over armchair philosopher and Virginia-based author, TraceyMershon, to discuss motivation and her literary inspired photography through her recent non-fiction release.

PR GIRL'S GUIDE TO page 12 AEARNING PUBLICITY

Take notes from Lisette Creative Group founder and

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Shining their light on the Hampton Roads music scene, Fir s t South t ake s you inside the realm of produc tive creativit y that is Sunny & Gab e . In this e dition, the dynamic duo t ack le s e cle c tic pop, dir t y dancing , and time tr aveling.

INTRODUCING NORFOLK’S OWN: SUNNY & GABE

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SUNNY & GABE: HERE TO STAY

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W E L L- C H E C K W I T H

DR. BURGANDI

PR Gur u, Mar iah B aylor, on g aining publicit y a s a independent entrepreneur or as a start-up company.

First South catches up with the 'rising duo' as they prepare for their upcoming featured performance at the 2015 Broccoli Festival in Washington, DC.

Trouble finding your own work-life balance? Relax and practice the latest stress-free methods with Life Coach and licensed chiropractor, Dr. Burgandi Collins

ISSUE 1

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EDI T OR­‑ IN ‑ CHIEF

CRE AT IVE DIREC T OR

Jacqueline Lewis

Davion Hussen COMMUNICAT IONS DIREC T OR

Sarah Carter RESOURCES COORDINAT OR

Harold Jutajero DIREC T OR OF T ECHNOL OG Y

Naomi Acosta WEB/SOF T WARE DE VEL OPER

Jielei Wang DIGI TAL MEDIA IN T ERN

Mithzy Arciniega M ARK E T ING IN T ERN

Peter Romano GRAPHIC DESIGN IN T ERN

Martha Stejar GRAPHIC DESIGN IN T ERN

Denzel Allen

SPECIAL T HANKS T O

Mariah Baylor Lisette Creative Group LLC.

Tracey Mershon Photographer

Erika Scott Edesigns

The Muse Writers The Muse Writers Center

Sosa Music Group

IAAB Music Conference

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