In the fall of 2005, Tami Reed had the opportunity to start her own talk show,”Talking with Tami!” to help viewers learn more about entrepreneurship and business ventures. Tami has always been passionate about people owning their own businesses. She had a very successful business in Cleveland, Ohio, for years, before getting into the entertainment industry. She attended Kent State University and University of Phoenix, earning her Bachelors in Business Management/PR. She is also certified in Television Production.

She has interviewed many notable celebrities – Usher, Sarah Ferguson-The Duchess of York, Jane Fonda, Pamela Anderson, Fergie, Jerry Springer, Dita Von Teese, Sean Puffy Combs, Steve Harvey and many more.

Tami has interviewed on the red carpets at the ASCAP Awards, The Playboy Mansion/Celebrity Poker Tournament, Miss America Pageant, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, NAACP Image Awards, The Grammys, BET Awards, Bravo-A-List Awards, and many others. She has made many television appearances, including the Mike & Juliet Show, HGTV’s Deserving Design, Real Housewives of Atlanta, and CBS Better Mornings. Hosting duties found her involved with events such as, The Pink Party with Fantasia & Eva Pigford, Women on the Move, Miss Africa USA, Real Women of Atlanta Breast Cancer Charity Event, Sephora’s grand opening and many girls events.

Tami has been featured in Skirt Magazine, Six Degrees Magazine, The New York Times bestseller, The Mocha Manual (turning your passion into profit), Family Circle, Essence, Glamour and many others. She has done countless interviews online. She has also been the guest writer for many online magazines and other social websites. You can read her column in Today’s Black Woman magazine on newsstands everywhere. She also has a column in Atlanta’s Kontrol Magazine in the Lifestyle section.

Tami hosts a live web show every Monday at 11:00 a.m. est on Mingle Media TV.

You can also catch Tami hosting blogger event/parties for her biggest sponsors/clients doing direct marketing for them. Tami introduces their products or fabulous places to the world with her blogger buddies!

She has won several awards for her talk show and has been nominated for many others. She sits on many panels giving advice on how to start a TV show to how to start a blog or on how to have longevity in the entertainment business. She has also been recognized in her community for speaking to at-risk teens and women in homeless shelters. She speaks annually at the Gwinnett County Peer Leadership Workshop, where she teaches kids to dream big. Tami resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children.

Her signature trademark is pink and when you see her out, you can’t miss her Pinktabulous style and bubbly personality!

At People You Need to Know Magazine, we’re proud to salute Tami Reed as our Person of the Week!

Jackie Silver is Aging Backwards and she shares her secrets, tips and shortcuts for looking and feeling young on her web site, in her book, on TV, on radio, in print, online and in person.

She’s the Aging Backwards expert on the syndicated television show, Daytime; one-half of The Ageless Sisters Radio Show along with Cynthia Rowland; weekly columnist for The Tampa Tribune and a sought-after speaker.

If you ever get a chance to meet or talk to Jackie, you’ll find that she’s positive, genuine, energetic and passionate about her career path. From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, Jackie Silver has secrets to share that can help you become more confident and radiant, both inside and out.

Jackie founded Aging Backwards, LLC, in 2006 to educate the public about the latest innovations in the anti-aging industry. She has more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting, and she combines her natural reporter’s curiosity with her desire to help people look and feel younger.

Jackie is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Heart Association Community Board, Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. You can contact her at jackie@agingbackwards.com.

People You Need to Know Magazine is proud to salute Jackie Silver as our Person of the Week!

At People You Need to Know Magazine, we’re proud to salute Ms. Ursula Harrington as our Person of the Week!

Ursula Harrington is a native of sunny Southern California but has lived in Atlanta for 13 years. She is a graduate of Atlanta School of Massage, where she received five certifications. After receiving her license from the state of Georgia, she founded The Recovery Room to provide massage therapy to those who would not normally get a massage.

Ursula says, “I love to cater to women with families and full-time careers. Sometimes it’s hard getting them to make that first appointment, but once they get on my table, they wonder why they didn’t get a massage sooner.”

Ursula is a proud member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Her primary goal is to promote wellness in her community and educate others on the many healing benefits of therapeutic massage for pain and stress relief. You can reach Ms. Harrington by phone at 678-492-1239, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ursulaharrington or contact her via email at uharrington91@gmail.com to get your healing massage.

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Producer.  Fashion Director.  Model.  Mother.  Mentor.  Author.  Humanitarian. There is no way you can say any of these words amongst Atlanta’s movers and shakers without mentioning Renee Knorr, the New Orleans born businesswoman who after coming to the city over one decade ago, has taken it by storm, giving it a social face-lift by using style and professionalism. One Woman, One Mission, One Goal! Through hard work, dedication and commitment, she has the passion to live a fulfilled life by giving back!

As the Founder and CEO of Knorr Enterprises, a P.R. Social Marketing & Entertainment Firm, and the Fashion Director of Events for the 19th Hole Magazine, a golf fashion and lifestyle publication, Knorr is proud of her community charity work, which allows her to share her story of perseverance in the face of adversity, and life experiences. She is constantly on the move.

Knorr is the Founder of 100 Girlfriends POWER Network, an international network of richly diverse powerful girlfriends who are women leaders from all walks of life. The vision of 100 Girlfriends POWER Network is to build strong communities through the empowerment of 100 young people. Knorr recently finished her second year with the students of Future Seekers Organization’s annual empowerment program.

The class of 85 students consisted of 53 young ladies and 32 young men between the ages of 13-19 years of age. Knorr is excited about making a difference in their lives. She was able to provide empowerment, self determination, social skills and etiquette sessions. After their 7 weeks of training, the students graduated at the 14TH Street Play House in Atlanta, Georgia. “Once we have had accomplishments in our lives, giving back to our future leaders is nonnegotiable,” Knorr shares.

On August 26, 2010 – Knorr, the Fashion Director of The 19th Hole Magazine, and Atlanta’s premiere hotel, LOEWS ATLANTA, will present “Driven to Luxury,” an event unveiling the magazine’s special “Fore! Charity” issue with the highlight of the evening, a Golf Chic fashion presentation produced by Knorr. The honored co-hosts and benefactors for the August event are The Atlanta Children’s Shelter, The First Tee of East Lake, Future Seekers Organization, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, Shepherd Center Foundation and Voss Foundation. Knorr is dedicated to helping support charitable organizations.

In a city like Atlanta, where everyone is competing for business, Knorr has managed to maintain and gain success by staying focused, driven and constantly evolving.

“I stay a major player because of the love and passion for the Beauty, Fashion and Entertainment industry and by helping others. In building relationships I have made over the years, that’s what has helped me to continue my dreams,” she shares. “It’s about passion, love, dedication, commitment, being a POWER player, and having FAITH in God! He has allowed me to shine.”

Knorr has definitely come a long way from the young girl in New Orleans who considered herself “the ugly duckling” of her family. It was at the age of 19 that she became a plus-size model. After losing 60lbs, she was approached to be in a beauty pageant where she placed in the competition. From there, she left New Orleans and pursued her career as a model. Doing this not only opened the door for her to travel and be featured in television and movies, but it also allowed her to work for major fashion and beauty companies such as TADASHI, The Johnson Publishing Company, What Women Want, Halston, Ebony Fashion Fair, Revlon, Paul Mitchell, Sak’s, and Mizani to name a few.

Although Knorr is enjoying the success of her business and its many facets, she has no problem with reaching out and telling young women how to one day be in a position to WIN.

“Do your home homework. Research. Make sure you know who your clients are,” she advises. “Not all money is good money. Be selective. Make sound decisions.”

When it comes to her own success, the secret lies in her daughter. “Every time I look into my daughter’s eyes, I see that I am building her a legacy that she will be proud of,” she says. “I’m creating a foundation for her that is built on love.”

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Are you ready to enhance your smile and improve your confidence? Dr. Tameka Hall, owner of Designer Smiles Orthodontics, is an orthodontist in Lithia Springs, Georgia, who specializes in providing superior care for adults and children. With her years of training and expertise, you can start today and be well on your way to getting your beautiful smile.

Dr. Hall received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from Binghamton University in New York in 1998, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003 from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Hall was one of a few select students inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

After graduation, she studied an additional two years and received her Certificate in Orthodontics from Columbia University in New York.

A National Dean’s List Scholar, Dr. Hall has received many awards, including the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Aptitude and Achievement Award and the United States Achievement Academy All-American Scholar Collegiate Award.

Dr. Hall is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association.

A New York native, Dr. Hall now resides in Atlanta. She enjoys the theater, traveling and spending time with her family.

Her office can be reached at 770.732.6008.

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This week, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on one of the top cosmetic dentists in the People You Need to Know Network, and President of The Dental Spa, Dr. Shai Hall.

Dr. Hall received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida, and earned her DDS degree from the University of Maryland – Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. During her dental school years, she did an externship at a Navaho Indian Reservation to help those who were in desperate need of dental care. After graduation, she served in the Air Force Dental Corps for six years, in stations here in the states and Japan.

Since introducing The Dental Spa to the Marietta area in 2005, not only has Dr. Shai Hall received patients from all over the metro Atlanta area, but patients from as far away as California and Chicago have traveled to experience “Dentistry with a Pampering Touch.”

For those of you who may be a little nervous about going to the dentist, get ready to relax because at The Dental Spa, your dental visits will no longer be filled with anxiety, but replaced with the comforts of a posh spa. Dr. Hall’s patients receive an assortment of spa amenities, including an indulgent chair massage, paraffin hand wax treatment and aromatherapy during their visit. From a relaxing atmosphere to luxury spa services, The Dental Spa strives to provide you with a pampering experience. Be careful though, you just might fall asleep.

Not only is Dr. Shai Hall a top cosmetic dentist in metro Atlanta, she’s also a keynote speaker and has graced the platform with her presence at many conferences and conventions, speaking about the importance of dental care and how it relates to our overall health. Dr. Hall is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Once again, congratulations to Dr. Shai Hall for being selected as People You Need to Know Magazine’s Person of the Week! (Listen to her inteview.)

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Rarely do you meet someone as excited about and committed to their craft as Atlanta’s top Personal and Business Coach, Rebecca McClain. Her primary goal is to help you find your calling in life, and not just succeed, but to prevail. With so many people literally sitting on their God-given gifts, her mission is to help YOU identify and unleash your talents, establish and reach your goals, and ultimately help you live a more successful and fulfilled life.

As an entrepreneur, author, speaker and professional coach, Rebecca McClain has a history of providing expert solutions to people all across the nation and internationally. She collaborates with individuals and entrepreneurs to confront their challenges and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Having made a bold move to quit her six-figure corporate job to pursue her passion, she knows the frustration of being suspended in reality while longing for a sense of purpose. Therefore, she knows how to lead you over the obstacles, which may have you feeling stuck in your current situation.

In November 2009, she launched the online platform, Build A Thriving Business Network, for women and minorities in business. She also hosts a Self-employed Women’s Teleforum on the first Tuesday of each month. This call gives women business owners (men are also welcome) a voice to help them build thriving businesses. It is a safe place to talk about challenges, successes and to brainstorm solutions. Women leave the call feeling supported and inspired to do more and think bigger than ever before.

Her small business development plan, BATBOY™ (Build A Thriving Business in One Year), was created to give entrepreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs, an all-encompassing program to strategically grow their business.

Rebecca is also the author of three books including her latest release, Redesign Your Reality: A Blueprint for How to Transform Your Life from Surviving to Thriving, a transformational book that combines practicality and inspiration to empower readers to take control of their lives and shows them how to purposefully move forward as designers of their own lives.

She is a keynote speaker and regularly presents workshops, seminars and tele-seminars. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, an MBA in Accounting & Taxation and a professional coach certification.

You can learn more about Rebecca McClain in the 2011 People You Need to Know – Business Superstars Edition. Look for her on the cover!

Are you ready to start living your brand new life? Hire Atlanta’s top Business and Professional Coach, Rebecca McClain. 678-289-0148

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This week, we’re saluting another one of the women business owners in our network, Dr. Elbonie Hornbuckle, founder of Loving Care Family Chiropractic, in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Dr. Hornbuckle received her B.S degree in Biology from Tuskegee University. She later received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic.

Chiropractic is a natural healing philosophy, art and science, used in the United States for over one hundred years that concentrates on preventing disease and maintaining health. There are over 50,000 chiropractors actively practicing in the United States today and over 30 million Americans receiving care through chiropractic clinics.

Loving Care Family Chiropractic was created to give the community a gentle alternative to health care. The staff is dedicated to the service of their clients and want to teach the world about all the great health care possibilities through CHIROPRACTIC. They also strive to help people understand that chiropractic isn’t just about back pain, but the many issues of the human body.

Loving Care Family Chiropractic
925 Main Street
Suite 108
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.476.3778

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This week, we’re proud to salute Dr. Karen R. Mills, a dentist in Marietta, Georgia, as our Person of the Week! Look for Dr. Mills on the front cover of People You Need to Know Magazine – Metro Atlanta’s 2011 Business Superstars.

Dr. Karen R. Mills, president of Advantage Dental, Inc., is a 1987 graduate of Howard University’s College of Dentistry in Washington D.C., where she was awarded the Percy A. Fitzgerald Outstanding Achievement Award in clinical crown and bridge. She completed her undergraduate studies at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, while working as a clinical dental assistant.

Dr. Mills began her career as a dentist in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan, and worked in private practice as an associate, as well as a public health care provider. She has been practicing dentistry in the Marietta area for seventeen years, rendering general and cosmetic services for adults and children.

Dr. Mills is an established practitioner whose practice is based on excellence in care. Her philosophy of practice is to render comprehensive care as an adjunct to total body health. She knows that a healthy mouth is an indicator of a healthy body. When you visit her practice, you will feel the difference. Her team prides themselves on going the extra mile to make you feel comfortable and special.

In addition, Dr. Mills is a certified Lumineers Dentist. Lumineers are contact lens-thin smile enhancers that provide instant teeth straightening, transforming badly shaped or worn teeth into a natural and beautiful smile that looks perfect.

Dr. Karen Mills is also a member of various local and national dental associations including, the Academy of General Dentistry, National Dental Society, Georgia Dental Association, and North Georgia Dental Society. She is an A.K.A, and mentors youth interested in the field of dentistry. The mother of two children, Dr. Karen Mills’ hobbies include tennis, golf and skiing.

You can reach Dr. Karen R. Mills, Cobb County’s Certified Lumineers Specialist at 770-499-7756. Be sure to congratulate her on being our Person of the Week!

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, a.k.a. “America’s Connection Diva”, is a multi-dimensional businesswoman/entrepreneur with a background in education, franchise development, publishing, mentorship, network marketing, and community development. She combines vision with a unique set of skills. Formerly the Associate Publisher of The Gazette Newspaper/Atlanta, she focuses her energies on supporting women.

Bonnie is a graduate of George Washington University, & earned a Certification in Network Marketing at the University of Illinois. Several of her articles on owning one’s own business and entrepreneurship have appeared in publications including: Wealth Building, Home Business Magazine, Business to Business and Entrepreneur’s Business Start-Ups.

Bonnie Ross-Parker, Founder / CEO of The Joy of Connecting

Passionate about enriching the lives of businesswomen, Bonnie licensed her innovative marketing program for women called The Joy of Connecting® in 2002. There are locations nationwide for professional women, entrepreneurs and business owners to share resources, establish and strengthen relationships and to grow their businesses by networking with one another. That same year, Bonnie received The Athena Award ~ an honor acknowledging women of leadership in cities throughout the United States.

In September, 2005 she was honored by the Women’s Leadership Exchange, a New York based organization, as an Influential Woman of Georgia and currently serves on their Atlanta Advisory Board. Bonnie is also a featured speaker with the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance.

The International Toastmaster’s Organization of Georgia also honored Bonnie with their annual Communication & Leadership Award in May 2006.

Bonnie is the author of “Walk In My Boots ~ The Joy of Connecting”, and “Y.O.U. Set A High Standard for Being Human.”

People You Need to Know is proud to salute Bonnie Ross-Parker as our Person of the Week. Look for Bonnie in our next issue of People You Need to Know Magazine – 2011 Business Superstars Edition!

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