Jackson Expose’
March 2014
Magazine
Katina Rankin
Womanof theYear exclusive interview inside! Cooking with “honey” featured inside
Ms. Rankin’s Expose’ Inside!
Miss delta state featured
March 2014
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Features 08 Katina Rankin
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16 Cooking With Honey 20 Miss Delta State University Credit: WLBT
22 The Business Directory 24 Profiles 26 Ten Steps to Financial Health
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28 Top Reasons for Social Media 30 The U. S. Virgin Islands 40 Cooking With Honey Recipe
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LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR We are Proud to Present the March Edition I am very proud to present a long time newscaster and journalist, Ms. Katina Rankin of WLBT. As you shall discover in my interview, her career has spanned interactions with some of the greatest individuals in our past and present. It is our honor to present Ms. Rankin to you! You will also discover an up and coming superstar in Mississippi. She is the host of the television show “Honey and Friends.” Her southern charm is infectious. Jackson Expose’ will also feature someone who could very well be the next Black “Miss Mississippi”. Read all about it inside.
Terri Lynn Editor in Chief
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JACKSON EXPOSE’
EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW WITH KATINA RANKIN Jackson Expose’: Katina, where did you grow up and where did you go to school? Katina: I grew up in Magee, Mississippi. I graduated from Magee High School. Immediately following graduation I enrolled at Alcorn State University where I received a Mass Communications degree. I received a master’s degree from Jackson State University.
below Katina sits at her news desk ant WLBT. Photo Credit: WLBT
Jackson Expose’: Tell me about some of the legends and trailblazers you have had the privilege of interviewing, for example, civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Katina: I have had the opportunity to interview former NAACP president Myrlie Evers, presidential candidate John Edwards, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, the Reverend Al Sharpton, basketball greats Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, and blues legend B.B. King. I also interviewed several Mississippi governors including former Governor Haley Barbour after Hurricane Katrina. In addition, I interviewed notable figures and broke many stories in the lacrosse rape investigation at Duke University in North Carolina. And, I interviewed the late Rosa Parks. Interviewing Rosa Parks was like having a conversation with your grandmother. She was lovable, caring and gracious.
Jackson Expose’: Ms. Rankin, how long have you been a journalist, and where did you start? Katina: I started my journalism career as a gospel radio announcer at WSJC in Magee, MS my junior year in high school. My first television job was in 1992 at WLBT behind the scenes.
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EXCLUSIVE
WITH KATINA RANKIN
Jackson Expose’:
Can you share with us some of the excerpts from your last interview with Mayor Chokwe Lumumba? (KATINA’S QUESTION: ) PEACE IS ... (Lumumba’s Answer) Peace is a result of efforts and the efforts we call struggle. In other words fighting against conditions whether they are physical conditions or social conditions in order to achieve peace. (KATINA’S QUESTION: ) IF GOD WAS SITTING HERE INSTEAD OF ME, WHAT WOULD YOU ASK HIM? “take care of us. That’s what i’d ask him. Take care of us.
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above Katina conducts her last interview with Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.
Keep praying for us and keep blessing us and taking care of us here in Jackson, MS.” On his family ... KATINA’S QUESTION: “Let’s get a little personal
right Serving food at Salvation Army’s Super Bowl
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if you’ll allow me. The first thing I want to ask you about is your wife and children. Tell me about them.” (LUMUMBA’S ANSWER) “My wife is deceased but I want you to know that she was a great woman and
right Katina talks with James Meredith
she’s a large part responsible for where I am today. She’s certainly a large part responsible for my children. And, she help motivate and raise my children to the point that when she died they continued on in law school or in college. And they came out. One’s a lawyer now. And the other is a law graduate. My children are great. They’ve developed really well.” Jackson Expose’: What are some of the famous trials or events you have covered? Katina: During my journalism career, I have covered everything from the Mississippi murder trials of Byron De La Beckwith and Sam
I anchored the 5:30 and 11 pm newscast . . . in Raleigh/Durham, NC.”
Bowers to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in Texas. I also featured local Miss America Pageant contestants by following them to Atlantic City, and I have traveled to San Antonio for the Final Four tournaments. below Katina creates arts and crafts with children
Jackson Expose’: Tell us about the variety of broadcast markets where you have anchored the news? Katina: I have anchored
radio newscast in Jackson, MS where I served as news director for WJMI radio. I have also anchored radio newscasts in Atlanta, GA for WIGO. I started my television anchoring career at WAPT as a weekend anchor. Months later, I was promoted to the 6 and 10 pm weeknight anchor where I served as the first black female to hold that position. I anchored the 5:30 and 11 pm newscast for the ABC Owned and Operated station WTVD in Raleigh/Durham, NC. And, I was a freelance reporter for WSMV in Nashville, TN before returning home to anchor WLBT’s morning weekday broadcast. Jackson Expose’: I understand you have worked a lot in the public relations arena, tell me about some of the countries you visited in that scope.
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Katina interviews James Stern
Photo Credit: Jim Duncan of WLBT Katina: My public relations work has taken me to three countries: Israel, Egypt, and Palestine. During my travels, I interviewed world peace advocate and recording artist Fred Nassiri and the Governess of Bethlehem, Palestine Salah Al-Ta’mari -- just to name a few. Jackson Expose’: Do you speak at public events, how can a group or organization go about getting you to speak at their event? Katina: My passion is helping people. I have given back to the community by speaking to hundreds of church groups, schools, and universities through the years. I have been blessed to give the commencement address at two of my alma maters: Magee High School and Alcorn State University.
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I believe proper training can help individuals realize their potential and help them get to the next level. I often leave the audiences with one question, “What is your PASSION?” Jesus’ passion led him to the cross. And we all know what happened there. People can contact me via e-mail for speaking engagements. My e-mail address is krankin@wlbt.com. Jackson Expose’: Tell us about Katina Rankin Enterprises (KRE). Ms. Rankin: Our philosophy is to “Put You in a Rankin’ of Your Own.” Our primary goal is to provide professional, cost-effective training and enhancement, to ensure the client is understood and to stand loyal and committed to our clients’ causes. In that light, we measure our success by how well we can help enhance our clients’ image, increase their company’s visibility,
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advise their staff on how to deal with the media, and boost their public image. We also teach journalism students how to break-in and excel in the business, improve their speaking and writing abilities, as well as enhance or improve their appearances. Katina Rankin Enterprises is located in Durham, NC, but we travel throughout the United States and abroad to provide our services. Our clients enjoy the personal attention we provide, along with the depth of knowledge that only years of experience can offer. Jackson Expose’: What are some of the things your clients are saying about the services you provide at KRE? Katina: I’ll share some of the testimonials we received:
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Testimonials for KRE: “Katina’s professionalism, strong ties to the local community and trusted relationships with media professionals in our market allow her to work seamlessly as a member of our team. Her contribution to our strategic communications efforts has been profound and far-reaching.” Andrew Rothschild, President Scientific Properties “I started my business, Bri’s Boutique in Atlanta. During start-up I had no idea about marketing or web site design. Once I found out about KRE, I called Katina and she immediately jumped in and came up with a web site design, slogan and business cards. She gave me a professional, beautiful image for my business.” Ophelia Brown, Owner Bri’s Boutique Expose’ Magazine of Jackson
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with katina rankin
Jackson Expose’: I understand you are an author, please tell us about that.
the children outside of our state gain an appreciation for Mississippi.”
Ms. Rankin: I’m so excited to have written a children’s book. My nephew McKennley inspired me from his love of reading. The book will be headed to a publisher in the very new future. Here’s the foreword to give you a sneak peek of what’s in store.
– Marcus L. Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer at the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
“Many children anticipate and even long for a summer vacation to an exciting destination that they have never visited. This book takes children on a journey across Mississippi, while addressing still-toocommon misconceptions about the state in an age-appropriate manner. This book entertains the reader while showing that Mississippi is a wonderful state with wonderful people. I believe this book will instill pride in Mississippi’s children, as well as help
Katina: I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and the National Association of Black Journalists -- to name a few.
Jackson Expose’: Ms. Rankin, what are some of the organizations you are a member of.
right: Katina Emceeing an event.
Jackson Expose’: Katrina, what are some of the honors you have received. below Ms. Ranking speaking to children at Baker Elementary.
Katina: Honorary Chair, Durham, NC Small Business Administration Guest Appearance, Oprah Winfrey Show
Featured Artist for Arts and Literature, Nextcat Recipient, Best Evening Anchor Team Award (Outstanding Newscast) Recipient, Numerous AP Awards (News Reporting) Recipient, MEB Library Storytime Award (Participation with Youth) Recipient, Athletes for Progress Award (Serving as a positive role model for youth in Jackson Metropolitan Area) Recipient, “A Vision for People of Color” Award (MMS Student Council) Recipient, Excellent New Story Award: MS Tornado Recovery (MS Legislative Black Caucus) Recipient, Simpson County Essence Club Award. (There were too many awards for Jackson Expose’ to list here!) Jackson Expose’: You always look so flawless, do you have a stylist or wardrobe sponsor? Katina: (Lol) I wish. You’re very kind. I’m my own personal stylist and wardrobe consultant. Hopefully that will change one day (chuckles). Jackson Expose’: What kinds of things can we expect from you going forward? Katina: I’m staying open to the will of God. Wherever He leads and guides me, I will go and obey. I look forward to His favor and what He has in store for me next. Stay tuned. God bless! Thank you for the interview. Jackson Expose’: Thank you so much for gracing the Jackson Expose’ community with this intriguing interview!
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COOKING WITH
HONEY & FRIENDS Honey and Friends, a cooking TV show featuring “Honey” the host of the show, airs on Comcast Channel 98 “Local 98”
the host of tv show honey & friends
Jackson Expose’: How did you get the idea for a cooking show? Honey: Well Terri I guess the most beautiful thing about dreaming is it is like a motion picture it’s always moving. Cooking With Honey And Friends started as a very simple prayer I prayed standing in my kitchen in 2010 “ Lord would you please teach me how to cook!” Every time I share this story it sounds so funny to me. I can’t imagine what it sounds like to those who hear it. But that little prayer has allowed me to see and understand Gods love and concern for every little detail of our lives. 16
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I didn’t know it at the time that asking for something so simple would open the doors of creativity in my heart and mind the way it has and given me daily opportunities to meet so many amazing people I would not have before that prayer. In 2012 with the help of my cousin Tina I started The Cooking With Honey And Friends Facebook page. We were just testing the waters. We uploaded a few photos, wrote a few notes about great southern cooking, and my love for MISSISSIPPI. When we got our fist “like” I couldn’t believe it. In May of that same year someone suggested that I shoot a video and put it on YouTube so
The new face of Southern Hospitality is gaining new fans from all over the world!
Cooking With Honey And Friends started as a very simple prayer I prayed standing in my kitchen...”
I took my iPhone and started sharing my dream lol: “ Hello beautiful MISSISSIPPI my name is HONEY!” it just felt right and 8 months later through the power of Facebook I met Randy Tinney, the owner of Comcast Local98. He made an offer and I took it. It’s funny that when you start to allow dreams to flow, they will guide you even when you can’t see all the “where’s or how too’s”. When your hands appear to be empty or when others are silent and “NOs” are loud - even when you are simply afraid (and trust I have had a lot of those days), you can still trust...it’s the beauty of FAITH and this keeps me moving. Jackson Expose’: How long has it been running and how did you get it started? Honey: In May we will have been on television for one year and I plan to introduce a one hour show to celebrate.
Jackson Expose: What kind of feedback have you gotten from viewers and supporters? Honey: WOW Terri the feed back has been incredible. People have been so supportive right here at home. And I am taken aback when I get input from people from other parts of the world. Especially since we are still a very young dream. Terri it is so funny when someone will stop me and say are you HONEY, I love the show. That just always blows me away and reminds me to stay open for GREATER TO COME! I’ve even had one occasion when I over heard two women talking about how they loved the show. They didn’t know I was listening and they were a little upset because they wanted to see more episodes WOW!!!
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HONEY Jackson Expose: I was watching an interview you did on the Hanna Hopkins Show where you shared a bit of spiritual wisdom. You stated that “if you don’t have a dream, God has nothing to work with.“ Can you expound on that?
and building a vision for good is what we were all born to do. And as a Believer in God and creation, I personally believe it is our first nature to do so. The proof is found in children. All you have to do is spend a moment with a child. Their hearts are filled with great imagination. Honey: I’ve only done a few They are dreamers filled with interviews and I’ve enjoyed them amazing and unlimited faith and all but I must say that particular their minds reach in to what one is truly my favorite . The ab- may look to be impossible and solute joy I felt setting across the ultimately make it real. table from my Aunt talking about Have you ever seen a little the power of dreaming and the boy FLY? It’s a beautiful thing power of Gods LOVE for us will and God’s words reminds us forever be PRICELESS to me. that except we become as little Terri I truly believe with all of children we can not enter the my heart that dreaming, creating, kingdom of God “ The place where all things are possible!” 18
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Where nothing is out of reach. Dreaming is the key to entering God’s playground and our FAITH AND HIS LOVE FOR US will make us become more than conquerers and give us the willingness to fight a good fight of faith overcoming fear through the willingness to develop new thoughts and ideals that fill us with LIGHT and INSPIRATION so that others can find there way. Our dreams become unstoppable! Jackson Expose’: I saw on your Facebook wall that you got a call from The Rachel Ray Show. Tell us about that! Honey: Oh WOW “Rachel Ray”
I actually entered a competition THE GREAT AMERICA COOKBOOK where I had to submit a few original recipes and a 3 minutes vide. I got a call explaining that my application was one of many that they were looking at after being told that there were hundreds of applications submitted. I can’t really express what an amazing moment that was for me to just get the call because it was the first competition I’ve entered. That moment has become a sign post to keep moving, to add more fire to my passion and to NEVER STOP DREAMING because even small dreams can move big mountains.
Jackson Expose: Where do you see yourself five years from now? Honey: Where do I see COOKING WITH HONEY AND FRIENDS 5 years from now... I believe with all of my heart that when people say MISSISSIPPI their next words will be ~Cooking With Honey And Friends~. I want this brand built on a standard of love and excellence to win the heart of this beautiful state and the world and to become the new face of Great Southern Hospitality!
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Photo: Katelyn Cheatham photograher for the yearbook, The Boom
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in the spotlight
Miss Delta State University Could Be the Next Black Miss Mississippi! Brianna Sturgis was crowned Miss. Delta State Universtiy on November 14, 2013. “It is an honor and a privilege for me to serve as Miss Delta State University”, says Brianna. She will go on to compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant. Ms. Sturgis is a Junior Aviation Major at Delta State, located in Bolivar County in Cleveland, MS. Her interest and passion for flying started when she was ten years old. Delta State University is the only institution of higher learning in Mississippi that offers a degree in Commercial Aviation. “My career choice will definitely take me away from Mississippi, so I chose to attend Delta State to stay close to home for as long as possible”, Brianna says. Her platform is “Serving the Homeless”. She is an avid volunteer at Gateway Rescue Mission. The mission of this organization is to provide food, shelter, clothing and the spiritual word to insure a healthy transition into a stable lifestyle. Brianna believes that everyone should have access to the basic needs of life. “God has blessed everyone so they can bless others. In this way, the world becomes a better place.”
Her parents are Angus and Jennie Sturgis of Jackson, Mississippi who attend New Hope Baptist church in Jackson., Reverend Jerry Young, Pastor. The competition for the pageant consisted of an interview, evening gown, swimsuit and on-stage questions. Her talent was “Summertime,” from the Broadway Musical, Porgy and Bess, played on the flute. “I will represent Delta State University in the Miss Mississippi pageant in July 2014”, says Brianna. Brianna attended a Sherri Hill Trunck Show in Columbus, Georgia on February 7, 2014. While there she met with an interview, music, modeling and talent coach. The highlight was being photographed by Matt Boyd, world renowned photographer for the Miss America Pageant. It was an awesome experience for her. A Pageant Book is sold at the Miss Mississippi Pageant. To facilitate the fundraising efforts, each participant will sell Salute Pages. Sponsor levels are as follows: $300=Platinum-Full Page, $150=Gold-Half Page, $100=Silver-Fourth Page, $75 or less=Bronze Card Size or insertion on page. For more info contact: jennie3288@att.net.
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Profiles
Geilia Taylor, owner of Brilliant Minds Consulting, LLC FOCUS: Community engagement for corporations on projects that directly affect the public; we create educational project materials and coordinate community meetings related to specific projects. “I consider Facebook my ‘online ministry’; I joined when my younger cousins and some business associates encouraged me to do so; I had no interest in sharing my personal life with “the world”, so I began sharing positive quotes and passages from materials I was reading. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. People would send inbox messages and leave comments thanking me for the encouragement and guidance provided by my posts. I’m from a family of ministers (Grandfather, 5 uncles, 1 cousin, and 1 aunt... all ministers), so I guess it’s in my blood. Through my business and my personal life, I seek to encourage and educate through edification. I have 2 children (daughter, 18 and son, 15), whom I support in following their dreams.”
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Profiles
Wille Jones: President/CEO: Mrs. Willie Jones, President & CEO, launched Dependable Source Corp. of Mississippi in October 1995. An employee leasing firm specializing in commercial truck drivers, Dependable Source now boasts nearly 100 employees and is considered one of the best in the commercial trucking field. In the last three years, Jones started Dependable Source Home Health. The goal of DSC Home Health is to provide the best quality in-home care to seniors and other clients who need help with the activities of daily living. “Our goal is to enrich the lives of our clients as we enable them to maintain the highest possible level of independent living in their own home for as long as possible”. www.dependablesource.com; www.dependablesourcehomehealth.com
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FINANCES
TEN STEPS TO FINANCIAL HEALTH 1
From John Smith - California Springs
Work out a budget and stick to it, which means spending less than you earn. A budget is a detailed record of your total income and expenditure. So many people say, ‘I don’t know where my money goes.’ This will not happen if you budget correctly; your purse may still be empty, but at least you will know exactly where the money went! Budgeting is a chore for everyone, but no matter how boring you find it, it is an essential first step in managing your finances.
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selves.’ Small amounts will build up over time into substantial sums. Build an emergency fund in case of the unexpected crisis, and a ‘fun’ fund – everyone needs an occasional splurge on a night out or new outfit. If you are starting your working life, consider making your own contributions to superannuation; if you are an older worker, consider increasing your contribution.
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Have financial goals. Having something to save for, e.g. a holiday, a car, your own home, will inspire you to persevere with your budget when the going gets
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Get organized. Start a file for financial matters and keep your accounts in order.
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Always save a regular amount of your income – make that a priority. As the old saying goes, ‘Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after them-
Pay off debts as quickly as possible. Interest rates charged on loans can mount up very quickly. Always pay the debt earning the highest interest first.
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Avoid impulse spending. Don’t buy what you don’t really need. Before buying an item, ask yourself how many hours you would have to work to pay for it. For example, if you earn $15 an
hour, you would have to work ten hours to pay for a $150 bottle of perfume.
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Be careful with credit cards. Credit cards can be a recipe for disaster, tempting you to buy things you cannot afford. Credit cards are not free, and the interest rates are high. Unless you are certain that you can pay your bill in full each month, the safest option is to do some ‘plastic surgery’ and cut up your credit card/s.
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Never sign a contract or agreement unless you have read it thoroughly and completely understand its terms and conditions.
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Avoid activities or substances that may become addictive, i.e. gambling, drugs, alcohol or cigarettes. These can very easily lead to financial ruin, not only for you but also for your family.
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Put your money to work. It’s not much good saving your money if it is just sitting around in a basic on-call bank account earning a minute amount of interest. Shop around for the investment that best suits your needs, taking into account such things as fees, interest rate and accessibility.
These steps are discussed in more detail in Money Management for Women by Sheila Freeman and Helene Richards. Download your FREE chapter, “Breaking Up”.
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top reasons to use social media
For Personal Branding and Reputation If you are completely new to the social media arena and you just poke around on Facebook for fun right now, it’s time to get a crash course in branding yourself as someone to trust and someone to hire. In this day and age, thinking about your mission and vision for your brand is just as important as anytime in history. However, with the power of social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, you can move a lot faster, which can be both exciting and scary. Especially if you have no clue where to begin.
Here are some tips to get started. WHAT IS YOUR BRAND? First of all, you need to know who you are so that you know how to sell yourself. For many people, they want to be everything to everyone, increasing their chances of being found by that perfect client who will love them. But instead of trying to be everyone, it’s time to get more specific. NICHE-ING YOURSELF You want to find out what you can offer to that no one else can. What do you possess that will make you someone 28
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others want to follow? This doesn’t have to be related to your celebrity at all. You just want to find something which will bring people to you. Let’s start with an example. If you’re a writer, you (and others) might think that’s pretty dull. And if that’s the only thing that you talk about, then yes, you might be lost in the shuffle of so many other writers in the world and online.
But if you were to talk about how you are a GHOSTWRITER, that’s going to get the attention of people. First of all, it still shows that you are a writer, but it also makes those who are not familiar with ghostwriting want to learn more about what exactly this means to them and to their needs. It starts a conversation which the other side will want to continue. You want to find one thing that makes you special. Maybe it’s your crazy obsession with knitting or a need to color your hair every two days. Whatever it is, you want to find a way to set yourself apart from the rest of the world, even if there are hundreds of others like you.
Tips to get started on building your (or your clients) brand: 1. Make a list of things you love. Take some time to think about what you really love about yourself and what you might want to spend more time on is where you begin. 2. Research others like you Once you have an idea of who you are and what you want to promote, see how other successful people online have done it. What do their websites look like? Their blogs? Their Twitter accounts? What do their skins/ themes/colors etc, look like. Is it consistent?
3. Find a mentor or example. You will probably find one or two people who you think are close to doing what you wish you were doing right now with your branding. Try to do things similar to what they are doing. However, realize that copying is not the sincerest form of flattery online. It is the sincerest form of plagiarism. Change it around, and make it yours.
getting them to want to learn more is the goal. So long as your bio pulls someone in and makes them want to find out more, that’s all you need to do. And wit makes a great first impression. C. Change it up
Though you might not change, your bio should be updated and fluffed up every few months. This will help you to look expanTHE ONE LINE BIO sive and creative, not boring Ideally, the biography that you and dull. have for yourself will be no more than one line. This makes WAYS TO SHOW YOUR BRAND it easy to fit on a business card or in a small profile box. In addi- Here are some quick ways to tion, you will be able to easily ensure your brand shows up in remember what you have said everything linked to your name. before, helping to make your identity congruent and believ- Does your facebook fan pages and sidebars reflect a consisable. tent theme and message across You will need to spend some multiple platforms? time crafting this bio, but if you look around the internet, you Have one design theme/set of will find that there are many colors. examples which can inspire you. Quotes can be a great way Use your one line bio on everyto get started, and even include thing about you online. one. Include your bio and your links Other things to keep in at the ends of all of your e-mails mind: and posts. A. Include keywords Just like with Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, find words that you can include in your bio which will be searched by those who you want to have contact you. B. Be witty Don’t be boring in your bio. Though most people will forget your bio as soon as they read it,
Get more free tips like this from www.jonrognerud.com, for Internet Marketing Training .
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St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands St. Thomas combines the natural beauty of the islands with an energetic, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the United States Virgin Islands, is the most visited port in the Caribbean and boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. The city’s reputation as the shopping Mecca of the Caribbean attracts visitors from around the world who are drawn to its elegant dining, exciting nightlife and international, duty-free shopping.
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PARADISE POINT VIEW
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PARADISE TRAM
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COOKING WITH HONEY
• 4 chicken breast Place in a plastic bag using your meat tenderizer in a hammering motion to flatten chicken • 1/2 cups flour or more depending on the number of chicken breast used •1/2 cups bread crumbs 1 cup Parmesan cheese • 1 cup mozzarella cheese • 1 cup tomato and basil sauce • 1 egg • 1/4 cup milk
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* in a small bowl add egg and milk stir well • salt/ pepper add to chicken to taste • add Cajun seasoning to flour also to taste * Step 1) flour chicken breast 2) place chicken in egg mixture 3) now roll in bread crumbs 4) add olive oil to large skillet on medium heat 5) place breaded chicken in skillet brown both side until a golden brown
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6) once brown reduce heat to low add tomato sauce and cheese on top place in per heated oven @350 for 12-15 minutes until a crisp golden brown and cheese is melted, top with green onions and ENJOY!!! serves 4 Sweet Basil and Feta Cheese Crisp,,,, •Take 10-12 slices of light bread •Cut circles in the center •Brush on basil paste •Add Feta or Goat Cheese