Men and Women in Radio Ceremony

Honoring Men & Women in
Radio
Radio Honoree Ceremony
A Black and White Affair
4.24.2014
Red Carpet
Welcome
When I first had the idea to start Radio
Week, it was just that, simply an idea
and a vision to honor the men and
women who serve and inform us on the
airwaves daily. What I could not have
imagined was the tremendous support
and encouragement I have received
from
colleagues,
political
representatives, businesses, and the
individuals who all made this possible. I
am humbled by the experience and so
happy Georgia now has an official Radio
Week, to be commences the fourth
week of every April!
Let’s look to the Honorees tonight and
all of their fellow personalities and
support staff for making this recognition
possible. Congressman Scott said it best,
“…you bring to the listening audience
music, weather, news and commentary,
you enlighten and encourage debate on
issues that affect us all. This is a great
responsibility and should never be taken
lightly.”
Thank you all for your support. Enjoy
the evening.
Dee Hill
Founder of Radio Week
6:00 P.M. | 7:00 P.M.
Enjoy the Red Carpet with your favorite Radio
Celebrities and Guests
Ceremony
Hosted by April Dobbs of KISS 104.1 FM
Entertainment provided by the Live Jazz Band, Tribe
The Black & White Program
7:00 P.M.
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
Congratulatory Comments by Greg Cooper, General Manger of
WAEC Love 860 AM
Open Letter by Nikhol Jackson, WXRP Radio
HONOREE PRESENTATIONS
Honoree C. Nathaniel Brown of the C. Nathaniel Brown Radio
Show | Claim Your Fame Radio Presenting
Honoree Gingerbread Gerl of Street Watch Radio | Brittany
M. Malison of WXRP Blog Talk Radio Presenting
Honoree Janet Jackson | Biance Burwell of Beat Drop Radio
Presenting
Honoree Sebrena Kelley | Shar Bates of the Shar Bates Radio
Show, WAEC Love 860 AM Presenting
Congratulatory Comments by Cynthia Young, Public Service
Director of WYZE 1480 AM
Honoree Joyce Littel of V-103 FM | Lisa Faulkner of Game
Changers with Lisa Faulkner, WAEC Love 860 AM Presenting
Open Letter by Dee Hill of the Dee Hill Radio Show, WAEC
Love 860 AM
Congratulatory Comments by K. Bryant of Atlanta’s Hottest
Awards
Honoree Montana White of Street Watch Radio | Pass Key
Entertainment Presenting
Congratulatory Comments by State Representative Valencia
Stovall
Recognition of Participating Radio Stations by Sean Garvey of
Beat Break Radio
Congratulatory Comments by Larry Young, General Manger of
WIGO 1570 AM
As an award-winning writer, director, and producer based in
Atlanta, Georgia, C. Nathaniel Brown founded and heads
Expected End Entertainment, an umbrella company that
specializes in providing entertainment, education, and
empowerment thru television, radio, internet, and film
programming. The company also houses writing and editing
services, publishing, and photography.
Honoree
Because of his success in various areas, Chuck is a sought-after
speaker and talk show guest tackling such topics as The Success
Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles to Success, Mentoring,
Relationship Building, and Turning Your Passion into Your
Profession. They all fall under his theme: “Dream Bigger, LIVE
Your Dreams, and IMPACT Your World.”
The C. Nathaniel Brown Show is a weekly blog talk radio show
hosted by the multi-talented businessman C. Nathaniel Brown,
AKA Chuck, on the Survival Radio Network... "The Network
You Can't Live Without!" Created by Expected End
Entertainment, the show brings its listeners the best in
entertainment, news, lifestyle, and culture. It currently airs
Wednesdays
from
10-11
p.m.
EST
at
www.cnathanielbrownshow.info or by calling in to 917-9321078.
“Entertain, Educate, and Empower”
C. Nathaniel Brown
“GINGERBREAD GERL” as she is affectionately called is an
Atlanta native and co-host of “Street Watch Radio” Real Talk
Radio alongside Hittmen DJ’s Montana White and DJ OO
KEE on “THE VANGLOROIUS SHOW” from 7pm-12am
on FOXIE 105FM Atlanta/Columbus radio. She is the newest
addition to "Street Watch Radio” and reports live on location
from various industry events in and around the
Atlanta/Columbus, GA areas. She brings a much-needed
feminine energy to the trio and interviews the celebrity guests
on the show asking questions from “the female’s perspective”.
Honoree
"GINGERBREAD GERL" is currently appearing on
urbanclout.com's adult entertainment reality show "Strip Club
Queens Atlanta" scheduled to air on HBO in 2014.
Her
creative talents include owning her own customized luxury
apparel line "Naked Savages" with clients such as Akon,
Trinidad James & Dwight Howard just to name a few.
GINGERBREAD GERL also runs an all-girl marketing team
called "The Gingerbread Gerls" who are available for a wide
array of promotional engagements. You can see and hear more
from “GINGERBREAD GERL" by following her on twitter
and Instagram @GingerbreadGerl and check her out on
StreetwatchRadio.com Monday through Friday from 7pm-12am
on “FOXIE 105FM” as she co-hosts “Street Watch Radio”
Real Talk Radio.
Gingerbread Gerl
Honoree
“Who ever said being a boss was easy, obviously wasn’t
wearing heels”, says Janet Jackson, CEO of Jackson Events &
Entertainment LLC (JEE). She is known for producing some
of the hottest celebrity events and parties in Atlanta and
beyond. She has worked with some of the biggest names in
the entertainment business from Patti Labelle to R. Kelly to
Snoop Dogg. With a background in European modeling and
Tina Turner’s cousin, Janet was off to great start hitting the
entertainment industry with a slam-dunk. K& J Productions
was Janet’s first brand in the entertainment industry after
realizing her VIP party status could be put to great use. She
started using her own money to book celebrities for events
and parties to make money and still have a good time. K&J
Productions brought 2004 Super Bowl party Hosted by
Beyoncé, LL Cool J, and the singer Janet Jackson in Houston.
Janet soon merged K&J Productions into what is now
Jackson Events & Entertainment or JEE. While bringing the
parties to the clubs, Janet was also General Manger of
Echelon3000 and Director of Marketing and Promotions for
The Pearl and Taboo 2. Currently she is the Director of
Marketing and Promotions at Karma Bistro ATL.
Among her many endeavors Boss Chix is a female
movement to encourage women to go after their goals and
support other women as they do it. Her new ventures include
a cosmetic line called My Little Secret by Janet Jackson, Radio
Personality and Executive Producer of her own radio show
called Bossed Up with Janet Jackson, and a philanthropist.
Just recently, Janet had her first annual Bossed Up in Red
charity event for AIDS awareness.
Janet has endured family losses and personal trauma but
continues to pursue her dreams. She states “Being a female
just alone, will limit people’s faith in you, but you have to stay
focused in this cut throat industry to prove them wrong.”
Follow Janet Jackson @BossChixATL
Janet Jackson
Honoree
The Caribbean and American Global Business Connections
President and founder is Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly. A Native of
Guyana, South America, she exhibits a passion for helping
others strive for success, and thus created this platform for her
Caribbean Culture and the American and Global Community.
She is known as Atlanta’s No.1 Networker and the Global
Connector. Many people also know Sebrena, for her strong
dedication and passion for connecting business owners and
people in general. She encourages them to move beyond their
communities through effective networking with the goal of
forming personal and professional relationships. This wife and
mother will tell you in order to get people to know WHO you
are, You MUST Network effectively.
As president of The CaBcGlobal Network, Sebrena hosts a
Quarterly Networking Event for ALL. She generously spreads
wisdom and what it means to share in one’s Spiritual Vision.
Her love of community is present and many have witnessed the
appreciation despite their Geographic background.
Sebrena has been featured in several publications such as:
Who’s Who in Black Atlanta Publication and People You Need
to Know Magazine. Rolling Out Magazine, One of Atlanta’s
prominent Publications honored Sebrena as one of the TOP 25
Women to KNOW in Atlanta in 2013. The Women
Empowerment Network presented her with the DIAMOND
Award in 2013 for her commitment to Empowering and
inspiring others to Greatness. Her personal mantra is, N-VestN-YOU because no one else will!
Tune into Her Weekly Radio Empowerment Series-N-Vest-NYOU
on
Love860.com,(860am,
Atlanta),
Power102.1FM(Boston), www.power1021fm.com, 106Live
Radio, www.106liveradio.com. For speaking events contact:
[email protected]
Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly
Honoree
Celebrity... Author... Entrepreneur... Visionary! These are just a few words that
merely come close to the defined greatness of Joyce Littel. Deemed a “Quiet
Storm” of broadcasting perfection in the medium and muse of radio, Joyce Littel
has undoubtedly set a standard of excellence throughout her career – a reign of over
26 years. Her smooth, sexy voice is synonymous with romance and slow jams,
which is why for over 19 of those years, she hosted two top-ranked, night time
shows in Atlanta, the Quiet Storm and Love & Relationships, both heard on CBS
Radio Atlanta’s V-103 (WVEE-FM). Her heart and “matter of fact” delivery
engages and impacts thousands of listeners.
A graduate of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Joyce Littel began her radio career
at WCKLK- FM as the host of their Campus Spotlight program which reported all
of the campus happenings for the AUC. Upon graduating in 1983, she returned
home to Athens, GA to work for WXAG in several roles gaining valuable on-air
experience and skills she carried into her growing career to ultimately become the
host of the Quiet Storm on Atlanta’s V-103, WVEE-FM.
Joyce successfully created a robust experience for her listeners through music,
poetry and conversation. She is also well known for her Love & Relationships
series: a two-hour talk show segment addressing tough relationship issues featuring
the opinions of top celebrities and experts from around the country.
In 2001, she became the visionary and CEO of Littel Concepts, LLC. As a premiere
multimedia and entertainment-marketing firm, Littel Concepts prides itself on
matching the pulse of the community and the entertainment industry through a
series of “must see” events for local markets while maintaining national appeal.
Joyce has held memberships with numerous civic and cultural organizations. Rolling
Out Magazine recognized her talent as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in
Atlanta, and she is listed regularly as one of the Who’s Who in Black Atlanta. She
has received numerous awards and honors, but no award can top Joyce’s highest
honor of being wife, mother and grandmother. She is married to James H. Jackson
and has three children: James H. Jackson, III, Khimberly Jackson and Jamal C.
Jackson. She is also the grandmother of three.
Having already had a full career with a lifetime of unforgettable personal and
professional experiences, she will be the first to say, “My life is just beginning!” She
is a TRAILBLAZER, she is an ICON, she is... JOYCE LITTEL!
Joyce Littel
Honoree
The Hittmenn DJ’s MONTANA WHITE is a
professional music consultant, former marketing
director of Kamals21 in Atlanta, and host of
"Street Watch Radio” Real Talk Radio with DJ OO
KEE and “Gingerbread Gerl” MONTANA
WHITE has played numerous roles in the
entertainment industry such as DJ (member of
HITTMENN DJ'S & COOL RUNNING DJ'S),
road manager, event planner and party promoter.
He is a back to back 4 time winner of The Duval
Diamond Awards "Hustler of the Year" as well as
“Strip Club Promoter of the Year” and had a costarring role in the indie film "OFF DA HOOK"
featuring GREG STREET, RICH BOY and
BIGGA RANKIN. MONTANA WHITE is well
known as a “RECORD BREAKER”, working
with labels such as CTE, MAYBACH MUSIC,
GRAND HUSTLE, DTP, CMG, FREEBANDZ
and 1017 BRICK SQUAD just to name a few.
With his experience and industry connections
MONTANA WHITE is one of the best in the
business when it comes to marketing and
showcasing the talents of independent and major
artists alike. You can see and hear more from
MONTANA WHITE by following him on twitter
and Instagram @iMontanaWhite and check him
out daily from 7pm-12am on “Street Watch Radio”
Real Talk Radio during "THE VANGLOROIUS
SHOW” on the #1 urban radio station in the
Atlanta/Columbus, GA region "FOXIE 105fm"!
DJ Montanna White
Congress Proclamation of Radio Week
Special Thanks from Dee
A special thank you…
Since I had this vision 3 years ago I had to cancel it for several reasons. But there
have been several beautiful women who have encouraged me and told me that it shall
come to light. They have stayed by my side when the going got really tough. I love
you guys endlessly.
Trina Simmons
Lisa Faulkner
Zakiya Davidson
Carman Baptiste
Vanessa Simon
Thank you for always believing in my vision when no one else did.
Dee Hill