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Introduce yourself and profession to our readers:
I’m Niya Allen-Vatel and I’m a nationally certified résumé writer, career transition coach, author, and owner of the premier résumé writing service, Résumé Newbie, based in New York City. Résumé Newbie provides career branding for professionals and business trailblazers.

In addition, I have helped DIY job-seekers with my books, “Stop The Résumé Madness Training Guide”, “Feel Fierce & Get Hired Interview Prep Guide”, and the latest release “Get the Job: Secrets of a Professional Résumé Writer” created to give them an affordable tool to revamp their own résumés and cover letters without a pricey professional.
I hold 3 distinguished industry-based career certifications, Certified Career Transition Coach (CCTC), Credentialed Career Manager (CCM), and is one of approximately 60 Nationally Certified Resume Writers (NCRWs).

What inspired you to pursue this area of interest?
Starting off as an actress and creative writer, I was repeatedly asked by friends to review and rewrite their résumés and I would apply the same storytelling principals I’d learned as an artist. After some time I saw that professional résumé writing was a “thing” and began the steps to learn the craft of résumé writing and build my business in 2013. Clients come to me because I leverage my artistic training to design unique career stories that weave together life’s puzzle pieces that don’t make sense in a package that WOWs.​

We had the immense pleasure of attending this year's Atlanta installment of "My City 4 Ways" curated by Essence Magazine and Ford Motors.  Guests enjoyed a plethora of onsite activations in the areas of food, music, art and style.  Hosted by Essence Magazine Senior Editor Charreah Jackson and Comedian Loni Love of The Real, attendees enjoyed live performances from Algebra & Lecrae, appearances by celebrity guests June Ambrose & Kelis, cuisine courtesy of Chef Willie Wallace, a fun photo-booth, a Ride & Drive of various Ford vehicles, assorted libations, sounds by DJ Teknology & more.  Art & Style mavens Melissa Mitchell, Charlene Dunbar and Kenya Mollie were also a part of this dynamic event!  

Held in the heart of midtown, guests were even treated to complimentary valet parking to assure smooth arrival and easy entry.  There was so much #BlackGirlMagic in the building that we are already looking forward to next year's event!  Check out some of our photos below and follow the hashtag #MyFordCity on Instagram to see more behind-the-scenes action.

Introduce yourself and tell us about your profession:
Hey, hey! I’m Mys (rhymes with bliss) Palmer, and I am The Brand Voice Coach. As a communication expert, I lead a community where I help both employees and bidniz's OWN their stories authentically & profitably. Over the last 12 years, I have helped over 500 clients create connected brands, unmistakable content and unimaginable profit increases. Plus, I’m the “official” ice cream aficionado (Seriously). 

Creating a brand has become a must. Which means it's also now a buzz word. My work exists because your brand is what people say about you when you leave the room. How they feel after being with you. I believe in authenticity more than I buy into skills. Creating impactful communication is my forever work. I have the ability to transform how people interact with your personal or company brand which removes barriers to increasing your income.

What sparked your interest in this are?
Writing took over my life. When I was 18 I was enrolled in college and working full-time. Some of that work included writing resumes and content for businesses. Creatively, writing poetry gave me access to releasing energy I otherwise had no clue how to deal with. Before long, I was pulling over out of traffic to write. Literally pulling over to the shoulder, on the highway, to get the stories on paper. 

I didn't know it at the time, but my life would never be the same. Writing was a mirror and the reflection was disconnected from what my purpose was. So I began investing in myself. Transforming my blind spots, accessing where I was playing small and doing something about it. I went from being a writer for hire to developing campaigns and strengthening communication as a whole. I committed myself to showing other solopreneurs and corporate climbers how to communicate from connection, on purpose and with clarity.

What advice would you have to women interested in a similar pursuit?
To crack the code to become a transformation coach/author/speaker or if your business isn't working as well as you want it to, 1. Confront your thoughts. There are conversations you have with yourself that stop you from playing a really big game. And when you want to be there for another person, you need to be free'd up. 2. Discover Your VOICE. Really discover it for yourself and stay true to it by communicating from that place consistently.  It's the only way to create a brand that persists in people's minds. 3. Take on vulnerability. Being vulnerable is not just showing emotion. Vulnerability means giving people you. Not just tools. 

What is next for you in 2017/2018?
My book/training Crack the Code: 30 Days to a $10K Raise launches in October and the LIVE version The Impactful Masterclass happens Nov. 17-19 2017 at The Atlanta Botanical Garden. I am developing courses to give more people more access, phasing out the traditional 1:1 coaching model. The Impactful Masterclass will also have dates in 2018 

How can readers connect with you online and through social media?
I am @myspalmer on IG, Twitter and Facebook. Don't forget to like the event series page @ImpactfulResumes. If you feel ready to discover an impactful career or a completely boss uplevel in business email me info@myspalmer.com ​

Introduce yourself and profession to our readers: Greetings, My name is Tamara Mitchell-Davis. I am an author, entrepreneur, speaker, wife and mother. I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and hold a professorial position within the community college system where I teach business courses on-campus, online and within the Department of Corrections. I released my first book in April/May 2017 titled, #GoalGetter: Strategies to Overcome Life’s Challenges. I grew up in a housing project where children were already labeled as “At Risk” because of situations, circumstances, challenges, dysfunction (and the list goes on) which most were out of my control. As I matured, I realized that I was an “At Risk” child… I was At Risk for Success.

As I stumbled into adulthood, I had to mentally and emotionally prepare myself to not let my environment and what others thought of me hinder me from living my best life. “Best” as how I define it and not how others define it for me. When you know better you do better. I am an avid reader and I immersed myself in things that made me feel good about me. Whether it was taking a class, attending a conference, sharing my story to help someone else, writing, vision planning, and even talking and encouraging MYSELF through the lows in life, I was on this quest to seek purpose and passion.

I have made mistakes along the way. I struggled with doubt and fear of failure. But I had to put in the work to get to the “root” of my emotions. I had to ask myself, What is failure? What is fear? If something didn’t turn out the way I intended, does that mean I failed at it? Absolutely not! It just means that it didn’t work out and now I have the lessons learned from that experience to re-examine, re-group, re-charge and redirect. I had to learn this! This is how the title of my book was birthed. I was more intentional with setting goals. I used strategies and principles from my background in business as my framework to get me from point A to point B, C, and even D. In my book, I share the ups, the downs, the highs, and the lows and what worked for me hoping that my narrative will help change someone else’s thinking, approach, and even life.

​Introduce yourself and profession to our readers: Gladly! I'm Sylvia High, a Florida native who now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is known for its natural beauty, liberal politics, entrepreneurship, and diversity. My husband, Michael, and I love nature in all her many forms. So we spend as much time as we can in the countryside, on the beach, in the mountains and sometimes just strolling through our neighborhood.

I am the founder, CEO, and Principal Coach of Aiming High Inc., a transformational training and development firm offering training solutions that accelerate achievement across a wide range of disciplines. Our work is premised on the ontological belief that human beings are not "fixed entities;" and that achievement grows when you retrain your mind to accomplish what hasn't been accomplished yet. Our clients choose from a broad array of vision-centered coaching and training products, including one-to-one customized coaching.

​I'm the author of The Little Book of Big Questions - A Journey in Self-Discovery, which is a book for anyone who has ever wanted the freedom to triumphantly navigate almost any of life's situations. Sometimes the search for the answer can be more valuable than the answer itself. And by using this book, with its pointed questions and provocative insights, you will be able to sharpen your focus on what matters and take actions that will bring about the results you want.

Introduce yourself and profession to our readers: My name is Amber Jaii, I was born in Detroit, Mi but I've lived in both Atlanta and Detroit growing up. I began Fm radio at the age of 14, and hosted over a 100 events, concerts, fashion shows, panels, etc.  I'm currently a co-host on Dj Scream's Hoodrich radio which is broadcast on Sirius Xm's hip hop nation. I hold the position as the bold and uncensored personality which is probably why she was voted 2017 Best Personality in the Southern Entertainment Awards. 

What inspired you to pursue this area of interest? My favorite events are the events where i can kind of be free spirited with my music. Play a little hip hop, some trap and house, throw an old school mix in there and come right back with the hottest pop songs. I love to see everyone just vibing out and the looks on their faces when I throw in one of their favorite songs they haven’t heard in a while is magical. ​

Introduce yourself and profession to our readers: I am Cheryl Peavy, and I am a best-selling author, speaker and inner life coach. I work with young girls and women from diverse backgrounds who are faced with life traumatic situations. They are nurtured and support resulting in personal abundant growth and transformation by my online events and premier coaching.
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What inspired you to pursue this area of interest? Four years ago, I lost my mother and grandmother two weeks apart; I was seeking help from family and friends to find out that I was alone. I went into a deep depression. I was alone feeling like I didn’t matter. One day I cried out to God and I said please save me show me my purpose or just let me go. God saved me from depression and showed me my purpose. This traumatic experience made me realize that there are other women out her that feel alone and that they don’t matter. So, I decided I wanted to become the best friend of women who are experiencing traumatic situations and be there for them.