2022 Annual
Report wbdmedia.com
2022 Board of Directors
Paula Anderson | Shareholder President | Board Chair
Eric Ryan Brinson | Shareholder Vice-President of Sales Strategy
Photo Credit: Isaac Singleton
Lauren Brown Executive Secretary
Justin Key Board Member
T. Kevin Bruce | Esq. Legal Counsel
An in-person and virtual conversation with entrepreneurs and small business advocates. https://www.wbdmedia.com/candid-conversations
A digital and print publication highlighting underrepresented entrepeneurs in Middle and West Tennessee. The magazine concept was developed in 2020. There have been five publications under the Emerging and Enterprising Entrepreneurs (E3) brand.
E3 2020
Jackson Edition E3 2021 | Murfreesboro Winter Edition E3 2021 | Nashville Summer Edition E3 2021 | Memphis Fall Edition E3 2022 | Black History Month Edition
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https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/blackhistory365
Joshua Yarbrough
2022 Graphic Intern
UofM Graduate
Courtesy photo https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/local-business-leaders-andadvocates-discuss-the-state-of-black-entrepreneurship-in-memphis
Lois Charm Freelance Journalist
Graduate of the University of Memphis
Artwork: Jonathan Ennis
Artwork: Jonathan Ennis
On April 27, Writing by Design Media, Inc. hosted a virtual Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs panel discussion. The panelists included Chelsea Burwell, Jada Davis, Jarlecia Jones and Justin Key. The topic was independent contracting and freelancing.
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/candidconversations-replay
Alexandria Berry | UofM Graduate | Courtesy Photo https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/a-focus-on-black-health-and-wellness https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/internship-spotlight-alexandria-berry
Graduate of LeMoyne-Owen College https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/local-entrepreneur-shares-hisjourney-with-his-tech-gaming-start-up 132 views Candid Conversations Video Promo | Crews Center for Entrepreneurship
Michaela Thomas | 2022 Spring Intern
MSBQ magazine release | Aug. 16 | Muggin Coffee House https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/msbq-2022-anniversary-collector-s-edition-magazine-release
MMBC Continuum Economic Development Forum | Renasant Convention Center Abdi Ibrahim| Photographer Apex Accelerators | formerly UT PTAC Pinnacle Financial Partners Pathway Lending Vendor and business leaders showcase resources for small businesses | https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/vendors-and-business-leaders-showcase-resources-for-small-business-
Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce - Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/celebrity-golf-classic-fundraiser-will-benefit-youth-program-in-jackson-tenn
Courtesy photos
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) #Mediafest2022
Shop Black Fest Impact Awards | Nov. 2022
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/shop-black-small-business-weekend-featured-vendors-and-honoredblack-owned-businesses
Taniesha (Tee) and Greg Westbrook
E3 Digital Fall Edition featured
Jackson | Tenn.
Genevieve Renee Dupree (R)
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/emergingentrepreneur-genevieve-rene-dupree
Darin Hollingsworth (L)
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/emergingentrepreneur-darin-hollingsworth
Lakesha Smith (R)
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/emergingentrepreneur-lakesha-smith Courtesy photos
Teresa Phelps | Emerging Entrepreneur| Courtesy photo
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/emerging-entrepreneur-teresa-phelps
Small Business Saturday | Murfreesboro, Tenn.| Nov. 2022 Corner to Corner | Attorney Aleece McKnight | Modernoire
Artwork: Jonathan Ennis
On Oct. 18, a virtual edition of Candid Conversations w/Entrepreneurs will be held in recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month. Candid Conversations w/Entrepreneurs was created in 2019. The goal was to share the stories of emerging and enterprising entrepreneurs in Memphis. During the pandemic, CCE was done virtually. Now, it is an inperson and virtual project. The panel discussion will include women entrepreneurs in Memphis, Jackson, Nashville and Murfreesboro.
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/a-panel-discussion-on-womenentrepreneurship
Artwork: Jonathan Ennis
On Thursday, Dec. 8, community supporters and entrepreneurs gathered for the Holiday Edition of Candid Conversations w/Entrepreneurs panel discussion on real estate at Muggin Coffee House.
Candid Conversations cover topics related to business and economic development.
This was an opportunity for real estate professionals to share insights about their real estate journey and how it impacts the Memphis market.
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/candid-conversations-aboutreal-estate
Mary and Ken Olds | Co-ownersLunch + Learn
On June 28, Writing by Design Media, Inc. launched a Lunch + Learn webinar series to increase awareness and understanding about entrepreneurship.
Justin Key, author and entrepreneur, shared practical lessons for new entrepreneurs. In the video below, he talks about creating an executive summary/elevator pitch, market analysis, financial planning and tips to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/lunch-learn-replay-june-28
Justin Key | The Black Theorum
Lunch + Learn
On Aug. 16, Writing by Design Media, Inc. hosted a Lunch + Learn webinar with Lauren Brown, J.D, MBA.
Brown is the owner of LRB Global Consulting Services. She has worked with entrepreneurs on intellectual property, and legal compliance. Brown serves as executive secretary for Writing by Design Media, Inc.
https://www.wbdmedia.com/post/lunch-learn-replay-aug-16
Lauren Brown
Legal Counsel
T. Kevin Bruce, Esq. earned his B.B.A. degree in Finance, with magna cum laude distinction, from Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) in 1989. He then earned both his Juris Doctorate (JD) and his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degrees from the University of Virginia in 1993. Attorney Bruce has participated in several legal professional organizations, including the National Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. In addition, Attorney Bruce has been active in a number of other professional, civic and community organizations, including The Memphis Challenge, the National Black MBA Association, the Black Business Association, the Midsouth Minority Business Council, the National Association of Black Accountants and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., among others. In addition to conducting a number of continuing legal education and other seminars, Attorney Bruce has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis, teaching courses entitled “Real Estate Practices” and “Business Associations."
T. Kevin Bruce, Esq. |
Financial Contributors
Eric Ryan Brinson | Justin Key
Jonathan Ennis | Freelance Creative Mass Media
On behalf of the board of directors, thank you for reading, sharing, and investing in the work of Writing by Design Media, Inc. It has been a pleasure to share stories that promote and highlight underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Paula Anderson and Eric Ryan Brinson| Shareholders & Practicing Entrepreneurs
Photo Credit: Ike and Angie Photography
