July 2023 Media M.O.gul Issue

Thee M.O.gul Mag. is excited to have the opportunity to highlight leaders and professionals serving in the Communications and Media industry, making positive impacts on the clients and businesses they serve.

Every featured M.O.gul has been selected for your reading pleasure, to enlighten you and connect you, our readers, to the brightest and best the industry has to offer.

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Founded in 1997 by Owner Eric Williams, The Silver Room is a Chicago Institution and brand whose mission is to create a global community through art and culture. Their intention is to curate spaces where authenticity and creativity can thrive encouraging the growth of the community, personal expression, and resources. They are the intersection of art, community, and culture. Here, they value and encourage opportunities to bring elements and artifacts from around the world to your front stoop.

Carefully curating a showroom experience that introduces you to a unique arrangement of goods, sound, and events, The Silverrom is both Chicago and a neighbor to the world. Enjoy the Silverroom as they introduce you to new sounds, new art, and welcome you to their community at this year's 18th Annual Sivlerroom Blopck Party!

Khalid's Korner Bipolar 101

I'm very glad that many of you all got a glimpse of what us clinicians know as Bipolar disorder and what it looks like based on the former hit Fox series Empire and played skillfully by actor Trai Byers (aka Andre Lyons), and here are some facts about the disorder. Get the facts and get the help Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time.

Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. But bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives. Genetics-Bipolar disorder tends to run in families. Some research has suggested that people with certain genes are more likely to develop bipolar disorder than others.

Khalid's Korner Bipolar 101

Children with a parent or sibling who has bipolar disorder are much more likely to develop the illness, compared with children who do not have a family history of bipolar disorder. However, most children with a family history of bipolar disorder will not develop the illness.

Signs & Symptoms

People with bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that occur in distinct periods called "mood episodes." Each mood episode represents a drastic change from a person’s usual mood and behavior.

An overly joyful or overexcited state is called a manic episode, and an extremely sad or hopeless state is called a depressive episode. Sometimes, a mood episode includes symptoms of both mania and depression. This is called a mixed state.

People with bipolar disorder also may be explosive and irritable during a mood episode. Bipolar disorder often develops in a person's late teens or early adult years. At least half of all cases start before age 25. Some people have their first symptoms during childhood, while others may develop symptoms late in life.

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Khalid's Korner Bipolar 101

Treatment Options

Antipsychotic medications used for bipolar disorder include:

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Ariprazole (Abilify)

Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Clozapine (Clozaril)

Psychotherapy

When done in combination with medication , psychotherapy can be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder. It can provide support, education, and guidance to people with bipolar disorder and their families.

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Resources

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Thee M.O.gul Mag. Team had the honor of attending this year's 2nd Annual Emancipation Ball, Hosted By Moor's Beer! Check out this year's event highlights!

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AboutMicheal ‘Radical Allen’ Wright is not only a radio personality, but also the proud owner of Hit USA Radio. With a background coming from radio stations like WKKC, Power 104, WZAK 92.3 WGCR FM, and WYAM JAMMAMERICA and working alongside radio icons like Doug Banks, Herb Kent, LaDonna Tittle, and Marv Dyson, Radical Allen decided to take his experience to build his own radio station.

Allen understood one important benefit of owning an internet based radio station was that it would be free from some of the rigid rules, regulations, and protocols of his traditional AM/FM radio station competitors.

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In 2019, Micheal made the decision to take the Hit USA Radio brand to another level by hiring TW Marketing to assist him with marketing the radio station. The collaborative efforts of both companies turned out to be a huge success, resulting in impressive brand growth and exposure for the brand. Hit USA Radio has reached over 1 Million users on Facebook and Instagram, catalyzing a change in how the country listens to music forever.

The success of Hit USA Rado has opened the doors of opportunity for Micheal and those he works with, showcasing up and coming musical artists, and growing the businesses of local entrepreneurs through effective and affordable advertising options. Hit USA Radio is also an award-winning organization, recently receiving the 312 Music Award.

Hit USA Radio has been compared to radio giants like iHeart Radio due to the quality of brand presence the station brings to every event, advertisement, and show presented. What sets Hit USA Radio apart from its competitors like iHeart Radio is the unique programming it brings to its listeners. Micheal’s number one priority in planning the programming for Hit USA radio not only focuses on the top 40 hits of the year, but also a mixture of classic hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul, and R & B for old school listeners to enjoy around the world.

Today, the Hit USA Radio brand has reached over 1 Million U.S. listeners annually, not including their global reach with over 50K listeners world wide outside of the U.S.

To reach Micheal ‘Radical Allen’ Wright and Hit USA radio, visit their website at www.HitUSARadio.com or follow them on Instagram using the handle @HitUSARadio.

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Demetria 'MzMetchi' Brown

"Allow

-Demetria ‘MzMetchi’ Brown

yourself to have a moment, an episode or a season....but don't stay there"

AboutDemetria "MzMetchi" Brown is a media personality, content creator and professional brand pusher who partners with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local music artists to help better market and promote their brands. Serving as the Founder and CEO of companies, The Blueprint Media Company and Lavish Looks By Mz Metchi, Demetria has built her media empire around illuminating and promoting small businesses and local musical artists.

The host of her weekly online show, #TheBlueprintLive, Mz. Metchi features and celebrates the impact of featured local entrepreneurs and artists in the Chicagoland area, giving them additional needed exposure to expand their endeavors.

Her main mission is to highlight artists, entrepreneurs, creatives and anyone making an impact in the communities they serve and bring everyone together to work collectively and showcase those that are deserving. Services she provides her clients include:

Marketing

Promotions

Coaching

On-Air Radio Interviews

Press Coverage

Hosting

Event Coordination/Facilitation Management Services

She was inspired to enter the media industry by her ability to connect with other like minded individuals . When she discovered her love for media, she was able to combine her media capabilities with her communication skills. For this reason, Mz. Metchi has flourished in the media space, and will be launching a new show titled, “The MzMetchi Show” later this year, so be on the lookout.

To connect with MzMetchi and The Blueprint Media Company and Lavish Looks By MzMetchi, visit her company websites at: www.thebpmediaco.com and www.mzmetchi.com. You may follow her and her brand on social media using the handles: @mzmetchi and @thebpmediaco on all platforms.

Thomas 'Tommy Gunz' Hibbler

"Life's greatest achievements are obtained by Faith in action and consistency"

-Tommy Gunz

About

Thomas Hibbler, affectionately known as ‘Tommy Gunz’ , is a man of many talents, serving as the Program Director of HIT USA Radio and CoFounder of the Trifecta Squad Media. Tommy Gunz is the host of several radio programs on Hit USA Radio, including the Co-host of the 'Bridging the Gap Show' mornings 6 am until 10 am CST Monday through Friday, and is the host/executive producer of the 'People You Should Know' talk show which airs Saturday and Sunday 3 pm until 4 pm CST .

Trifecta Squad Media's vision is to produce high quality content for black owned, minority owned, and small business owners. It is also their focus to provide a platform for local, national and international independent artists to showcase their creativity by supplying high quality and affordable production content.

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Thomas' passion for the media industry has created many opportunities for him to serve the media sector in various roles. His extensive experience includes: radio/TV personality, radio producer, Videographer, Voice Over artist, Masters of Ceremony for various events, and he has even worked as an extra on some of Chicago's biggest nationally televised shows (Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Empire, Batwoman). His stage name of ‘Tommy Gunz’, always sparks an interest in people and that creates an opportunity for him to share his testimony and life’s purpose with people from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Tommy Gunz received his formal broadcasting education from Paul L Dunbar HS in 1996, later honing his skills at Kennedy King Community College where he received an A.A.S Degree in 2002. While attending Kennedy King he was an on-air talent of the legendary 89.3 FM WKKC radio station. Joining the Wednesday Night Rap house program, where he teamed up fellow students Kevin Short and Marcellus Jenkins. This was the birth of the Trifecta Squad Media brand; they hosted a weekly televised open mic poetry night in addition to the radio program, that would welcome individuals from the community and Job Corps from Indiana.

Thomas 'Tommy Gunz' Hibbler is a proud father of five children and understands that family is the bedrock of his success and is an extremely important calling. Thomas exercises his desire to see families made whole within underserved communities by sharing life experiences of hardships, challenges and being in the streets of Chicago, to becoming a man of growth and principles.

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Tommy Gunz is offering M.O.gul Readers the opportunity to feature your business on Hit USA Radio with the following rates:

-15 second bumpers $40

-30 second radio ads for $150

-60 second ads for $200

He is also available for event hosting and voice over services (send email for inquiries to: tommygunz@hitusaradio.com) and has interview opportunities for business owners and artists on the Bridging the Gap Show afternoon drive 2-6 pm M-F on hitusaradio.com. To learn more about the Hit USA Radio brand, visit their website at: www.HitUSARadio.com. You may also learn more about Thomas Hibbler by following him on Instagram using the handle @Bridgingthegap Tommygunz or visit his profile here: https://linktr.ee/TommyGunz .

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"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not."

About

Inez Woody is a digital storyteller and business owner of Woody Suite & Co., a creative ad agency designing conversational, storydriven copy for creatives. She is the co-author and editor of the book, ‘Sis, Stand on My Shoulders’ , a collection of letters written with the twenty-something-year-old woman in mind.

Inez has helped women write, edit, and develop their books and manuscripts. A recent writer at Parents Magazine, Inez has interviewed and written stories on celebrities such as Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Porsha Williams, and more.

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Her passion for telling stories developed from her intimate relationship with writing. When people read her stories, their senses are heightened and become more aware than before. Ushering her readers through the development of the story, plot, and conclusion is a gift for her.

A South Side Chicago native, Inez’s experience in journalism has been a great connector to community in a myriad of ways, bridging the gap between her and her readers, creating bonds with those she encounters. This rewarding writing journey has defined her personal mission and commission to tell stories with integrity and honor… wholeheartedly. Inez and Woody Suite & Co. provide clients with services that include:

Book Editing/Coaching - guiding writers through the developmental stages of writing their books.

Website Copy

Standout Professional Bio

Content Writing, Copy-writing

Professional Resume Writing

Inez also serves as a freelance writer with The Chicago Defender, and has been assigned to a special project that will be released later this year. In addition to her career in writing and journalism, Inez partnered with her sister Kenyatta Spann, launching their new business, The Two Sis Collective, where they curate intimate spaces for community and shine the spotlight on local artists, DJs, musicians, storytellers, and more. This fall, The Two Sis Collective is organizing a Chicago Loc Meetup and a Pop Up Picnic for black women and men on Chicago’s South Side.

To learn more about Inez Woody and Woody Suite & Co., visit their website at: www.woodysuiteco.com. Woody Suite & Co. is offering 20% off all projects for Media M.O.gul readers!

Amy Kaske Berger

Public Relations

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift: That’s why they call it ‘the present"

- Eleanor Roosevelt.

Specialist

AboutAmy Kaske Berger, Founder of Amy Kaske Berger PR, has been running PR programs for major national consumer brands for over 15 years in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. She has organized client events that include New York Fashion Week, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and a plethora of red carpet events and restaurant openings. As an advocate for small businesses, Amy understands the passion and potential small business owners have to offer, yet they receive the least press and prospects.

For this reason, Amy has centered her focus over the last 7 years on women founders through her signature PR approach and addressing ways to make the biggest PR impact for solo-prenuers and start-ups. Amy admits she stumbled upon her discovery of the power of public relations by applying to a temp agency while in between jobs at the age of 26. As a result, the temp agency assigned her to a well-known boutique PR firm in New York City, giving her an eye opening PR experience that would change her career’s trajectory forever. She had the opportunity to experience red carpet events, fashion designer parties, and hotel openings, shaping the way she viewed the public relations sector.

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Prior to launching Amy Kaske Berger PR, Amy served as the Director at OLSON Engage, where she led strategic programming for top-performing consumer brands including Wrigley, SkinnyPop, Quaker, Old Navy, Kayak.com, Naked Juice, TiVo, and others. Her experience in this role included PR campaigns for media strategy and outreach, influencer and celebrity partnerships, events, account and project management, social media marketing, and reputation management.

Amy’s mission is to help grow visibility for women-owned brands by providing opportunities for them to thrive, grow, and shine brighter. She has made it her obsession to network and build new relationships on behalf of her clients while striving to create spaces for them to penetrate new audiences through media relations, influencer connections, and likeminded industry alliances.

For this month’s M.O.gul readers, Amy is offering several Public Relations specials that include:

- Full Service 1:1 Retainer Support: signature mix of media relations, influencer connections, and like-minded industry alliances.

- Female Founder Framework: one-month program creating founder's story and key message playbook.

- PR Power Hour: a signature 1:1 service for female founders that demystifies their burning PR questions, and they take away the actionable right next steps in order to crush their PR and press goals.

To reach Amy Kaske Berger and Amy Kaske Berger PR for your Public Relations needs, you may visit her website at: www.amykaskeberger.com .You may also follow Amy on Instagram using the handle @amykaskeberger.

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