Features & Press Publications
May 2011
Get Connected (March 2011) Interview with Tangie Larkin
Photo Courtesy of WIFTACongrats! Your film "The Diary of a Girl Who Committed Suicide" made the WIFTA Short Film Showcase.The film was showcased on March 8 for International Women's Day, through {Women In Film and Television Atlanta}
Spotlight Action for the month of August!!!
My She's FLLYY!!!!
Spotlight on Business (Interview)
Listen to Sumatra every Friday, 7:00 pm PST So if you want to know how to increase your business, the latest in entertainment, or to just chit-chat, this show is just for you. Lo knows all about {HASO} "helping a sista out."
Sumatra New Co-Hosts
2nd Friday of each month for 2010
Tawana Necole of Corporate Chics. Starting July 9, 2010!
Corporate Chics, launchHER, discuss Entrepreneurship
January 2011
Join Tawana Necole President and Founder of Corporate Chics,LLC as she speaks about entrepreneurship, social media and best practices for
business in 2011. Her guests this week are the owners of launchHER. Sallisha Armour is an entrepreneur, a mentor, and a small-business consultant who firmly believes that there is nothing more fulfilling than pursuing your passions. Through LaunchHER, Sallisha is drawing on over twelve years of experience in finance and marketing in companies ranging from Internet start-ups to Wall Street firms. She has developed a knack for distilling her “big-city” experience down to the grassroots efforts of the artisan and small-business community. Kara Jensen Zitnick lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and 2 young sons. Her love of crafting and handmade began at the tender age of 4 when her grandmother taught her the fine art of crochet. After nearly 10 years of litigation in both state and
federal court, Kara decided to follow her passion of assisting women entrepreneurs. As a practicing attorney, she recognizes the importance of starting any business venture off on the right foot from a legal perspective, which means protecting the creative work that flows from a business’s name, logo, brand and tagline are of the utmost importance from the start. A seasoned business-owner in the handmade sector, Kara acknowledges that legal costs can be a barrier to launching a business. As such, her firm provides flat-fee
legal representation and business coaching to those starting their own small businesses. Flat-fee services include
business formation, trademark and copyright. Visit for more information.
Sumatra Talk Show Host: Corporate Chics: I am HIV Positive-->The Alecia Tramel Story
December 10, 2010
Tawana Necole is stamping her name in the world and leaving residue wherever her journey leads. Recognized as a transformational leader, author, humanitarian, and entrepreneur; a life of service is her sole purpose. In addition to her responsibilities she has several projects lined up in film and entertainment. As the Co-Founding President and Executive Director of a non-profit, collegiate-based organization that focuses on the importance of building character and professionalism via a sisterhood; she reaches women from all walks of life. On today's show Tawana, Chelsea B., Synovia, and their guest Alecia Tramel will be discussing this month's awareness which started on December 1: World AIDS day. Our guest Alecia Tramel, Founder of Sistahs Today Inc. has been HIV positive since 2000. Serving Individuals Surviving Through Aids and HIV Services is her non-profit and she is standing to prevent and bring awareness to this epidemic in our community. Join in on the discussion....
"I am HIV Positive"-->The Alecia Tramel Story.Corporate Chics with Sumatra Guest Host, Tawana Necole & Chelsea B. -->BlogLive Topics
November 12, 2010
Tawana Necole of Corporate Chics is the co-founding President and Executive Director of a non-profit, collegiate-based organization that focuses on the importance of building character and professionalism via a sisterhood; she reaches women from all walks of life. With partnerships with The She is Me Program, Hands on Atlanta, and Dress for Success Atlanta, SSE is truly ascending to greater heights. She is a native of Wadmalaw Island, a small island located in Charleston, SC, and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. (
Topics: Bullying, Teen Violence, Teen Suicide, Black Girls Rock, Media Influence, Republicans winning against Democrats in Nov. Election, President Bush, his Book and how discouraged he was about Kanye West calling him a racist, and Kanye West acting a fool on the Today Show.Sumatra Guest Host, Tawana Necole::Breast Cancer Awareness Month Discussions:: Co-Host Chelsea B. talks candidly about her mother's battle with Cancer
October 22, 2010
Topics Include: Tyler Perry's emotional interview with Oprah, Bishop Eddie Long, Child Molestation, Joyce Meyer's abuse, Tuning in as a Mother, Beyonce Rumors and her Secretive Personal Life, TI's sentecing and the call on his Life, Elevating yourself when you have a Call on your Life, Voting and BCAM. Chelsea B. opens up about her mother's fight with Cancer.
SUMATRA'S GUEST HOST: Tawana Necole & Chelsea B. of Corporate Chics, LLC: Relationships 101
September 10, 2010
Join Tawana and her Co-Host Chelsea B. as they discuss
Relationships 101. Chelsea B. has directed an Upward Bound Program and assisted local business owners in Savannah, GA at an Entrepreneurial Center. Here she was able to assist small business owners focus and
centralize their vision. In her current role with a Fortune 500 company, Chelsea, has gained extensive knowledge in accounts receivables, recruiting, creating and maintaining business relationships,while executing and exemplifying quality customer service. She also has had an opportunity to manage others. She serves as the Business Director for Corporate Chics, LLC. Joining the hosts tonight is Mrs. Tangie Henry of Inspired Sistah. Gifted to inspire, Tangie Henry has spent years encouraging others to rise above their circumstances and soar to new heights. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Life Coach, Tangie has an opportunity to "minister" to all types of women at times of great vulnerability. She has a heart for women who are broken and bruised and those challenged by life's obstacles. Using her life experiences, a little sistah savvy and a lot of Godly wisdom, Tangie encourages women to be their better selves. She is the founder of InspiredSistah LLC, a faith-based company dedicated to "Inspiring Women to Live on Top of the World."
Join Sumatra's Guest Host, Tawana Necole of Corporate Chics & Synovia D. Harris of A2Z Books, and Kennese Bryd of Finding My Way Leadership Academy
August 13, 2010
Tawana and guests Synovia Dover-Harris, Kennese Byrd. She is a college professor, published author, and consultant. Synovia brings an innovative spin on providing and processing information. As the creator of A2Z Books, which is a series of informational and inspirational guides that begin with the letter A and end with the letter Z, she believes that this new way of learning is easier and faster. Synovia holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Marketing and also a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a major in Business Management. She has over ten years of hands on marketing, purchasing, business management, and consulting experience. She has worked for Fortune 500 companies and has owned a couple of businesses which include; co-ownership of Atlanta Creative Consulting, LLC, and a handcrafted jewelry line called Syn-Syquential Elements. We will also speak with Kennese Byrd. As a Corporate Woman, author, co-founder and the mentor of Finding My Way Leadership Academy; her goal is to help women succeed. Be sure to tune-in to hear us discuss our brands and controversial topics such as Essence hiring a white Fashion Designer, and the suicide issues explored in the movie "You Don't Know Jack."
Join Sumatra's Guest Host, Tawana Necole of Corporate Chics and Akilah S. Richards of Execumama (BlogLive!)
July 9, 2010
Today, Tawana's guest, Akilah S. Richards is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University where she studied Speech Communications. As a full-time freelance writer, author, mom blogger, and business owner, her energies are devoted to nurturing her family and her brand, fittingly monikered, Execumama. The brand consists of her first book, Execumama: A Pocket Guide for the Twenty-something Mommy on the Move (Wheatmark, 2007), her Web site, www.execumama.com, and her popular mom blog, Execumama Online. Together the two promote their sub-brand--> Face Forward. Their signature event BlogLive, is new and innovative way to network; and....its UNSENSORED!
You may not know what's ahead of you in this 
called "life" but with the right GPS system, you'll get to your destination. (TNG)
Atlanta Industry Mixer with an exclusive interview with founder Len Gibson and Producer Autumn Essie Bailey-Ford. Guest include film producers, production company executives, writers, artists, entertainers, & investors. Showcasing the STAR quality in the Southeast area!
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Check out Tawana's Interview with Charmaine on "The Charmaine Show"
Charmaine Augustin, Professional Life Coach, Author, Speaker, and Work/Lifestyle Balance Expert
Check out Tawana's Interview With Angle Bush on Your15Minutes
Join us as we speak with Britney K. Earls Editor in Chief of a new dynamic magazine and Singer Carmen Lundy who began her professional career as a jazz vocalist and composer when there were very few young, gifted and aspiring jazz vocalists on the horizon. Three decades later, Ms. Lundy is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation. Her contribution of over 40 self-penned compositions now comprises the New Jazz Songbook.
We will also speak with Tawana Necole: humanitarian, writer, and entrepreneur. As the Co-Founding President of a non-profit, charity-based organization that focuses on the importance of integrity; she reaches women from all walks of life. She is a freelance writer and the author of CORPORATE Chics. Holding a Bachelor in Business Management and Masters in Security Management, she is currently self-employed and works as a consultant. Her company, CORPORATE Chics, LLC. is a consulting and marketing company that focuses on enhancing, promoting, and developing small businesses and Women Entrepreneurs.
Tawana Necole Interview with For Colored Gurls
Original Air Date: 10/2/2009 6:00 PM
From Business Conception to Design: Enabling and Empowering Our Economic Relationship Tawana is owner of CorporateChics, LLC, a professional company that focuses on enhancing, promoting, and developing small businesses and female entrepreneurs. CorporateChics, LLC, experienced consultants provide a source of knowledge for its members to write a business plan , publish a book, start a non-profit, or start their own business. Join us, in this four-part series as we discuss how to develop your concepts from inception to design (Oct. 2; Nov. 6; Dec. 4; Jan. 22, 2010).
Original Air Date: 11/6/2009 6:00 PM
Recurring guest, Tawana Necole has been inspired by her father whose philosophy is “the oldest will possess leadership qualities" and she took the statement to heart.
Original Air Date: 12/04/2009 6:00pm (est & 3:00pmPST)
Business begats Business: New Views to Business Networking
"Our sistagurl takin care of buisness" Tawana Necole is back to provide us with information on tools of business networking. She will help us understand how business connection works, and how to develop business relationships. Tawana is owner of Corporate Chics, LLC, a professional company that focuses on enhancing, promoting, and developing small businesses and female entrepreneurs. Corporate Chics, LLC, experienced consultants provide a source of knowledge for its members to write a business plan, publish a book, start a non-profit, or start their own business.