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FOX 26 Houston’s Rashi Vats FOX 26 stopped by to interview me about the latest Twitter uproar between Miley Cyrus and Sinead O’Connor. After Sinead wrote a motherly open letter to Miley encouraging her not to be used, Miley fought back by making fun of her past struggle with mental illness on Twitter. When asked why people can’t stop talking about her, I responded that it’s often easier for people to watch someone else have a meltdown than to focus on what they need to improve themselves. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/23606566/2013/10/03/miley-cyrus-continues-to-stir-controversy

FOX 26 Houston’s Chris Stipes and I discuss three hidden Facebook features that most users aren’t using. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9141292&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

FOX 26 Houston’s Jose Grinan and I discuss how professionals can leverage Meetup.com during my Monday morning ‪#‎socialmedia‬ segment. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9117929&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Newsradio 740 KTRH’s The Matt Patrick Show interviewed me about social media’s power shift. Audio link- http://www.ktrh.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=mattpatrick&selected_podcast=Crystal_with_Matt_FULL_1_1374067302_14756.mp3

KPFT’s Hitaji Aziz invited me and Perri McCary to discuss Trayvon Martin on Earth 101. I touched on social media’s impact on the case and the aftermath. Audio link- http://archive.kpft.org/m3u.php?mp3fil=8493373

FOX 26 Houston host Melissa Wilson FOX 26 and I discuss Facebook hashtags for business. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9092600&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Houston Chronicle’s Elizabeth Haysom Pudwill highlights my book, “The Social Media Why,” and asks how busy professionals can use social media.

FOX 26 Houston’s Jose Grinan and I discuss Facebook Graph Search for business. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9068275&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true.

FOX 26 Houston’s Melissa Wilson FOX 26 and I discuss Pinterest for business. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9045939&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Essence magazine shares the story of how I used to find creative ways to earn spending money when I started my business in 2006.

DefenderNetwork.com covers the book signing for “The Social Media Why.”

News 92 FM’s Lanny Griffith and I discussed social media crisis communication plans. Audio link- http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/Wpb6Gr6s

FOX 26 Houston’s Jose Grinan and I discuss Google+ for business. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9022064&autostart=true

FOX 26 Houston’s Melissa Wilson FOX 26 and I discuss how professionals can use YouTube for business. Video Link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERCvOR6V9KY&feature=share&list=UUWLBo8xDPwzpy3Da_WINA6w

abc13 KTRK Eyewitness News Houston host ABC13-Samica Knight interviews me about my book, “The Social Media Why,” and asks me to share social media tips. Video link- http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=9131808

Houston Style Magazine runs a story about my book, “The Social Media Why” and how professionals should use social media.

90.1 FM KPFT Houston’s Anelle Williams interviewed me on her show, Life in Focus, regarding social media security, use, and my new book, “The Social Media Why.” Audio link- http://archive.kpft.org/m3u.php?mp3fil=8457570

KPRC Local 2 KPRC Local 2 Courtney Zavala interviews me about practical uses for social media and my book, “The Social Media Why.” Video Link- http://youtu.be/hUu2wLxyGPc

CBS MoneyWatch quotes me in the article “Job interview? Prep your Facebook, Twitter profile.” Link- http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57561846/job-interview-prep-your-facebook-twitter-profile/

CBS MoneyWatch quoted me in “4 annoying things you’re probably doing on Twitter.” Link- http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57555884/4-annoying-things-youre-probably-doing-on-twitter/

Rolling Out featured me as one of the Top 25 Women in Houston.

abc13 KTRK Eyewitness News Houston’s ABC13-Melanie Lawson and I discussed how professionals can use social media and major pitfalls. Video link- http://youtu.be/5sf6wkMpfFE

KPRC Local 2’s Kim Davis interviewed Karen McCullough and I about social media for professionals and Socialtunities. Video Link- http://youtu.be/t4DsCU94GF4

KPRC Local 2’s Kim Davis interviewed myself and a panel of experts on the latest trends in social media. Video link- http://youtu.be/7LlrFOLM5vs

KPRC Local 2’s Kim Davis interviews me and second expert on how to use social media for job search. Video link- http://youtu.be/c1r2kgAvi7c

Black MBA Magazine’s Tamara Holmes interviewed me for an article titled “Natural Relief.” Link- http://www.blackmbaonline.com/index.php/2010/10/holistic-stress-management/

CareerBuilder shares one of my stories in “5 Signs the Job Will Suck.” Link- http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1830-Changing-Jobs-5-Signs-the-Job-Will-Suck/

Black Enterprise’s Tamara Holmes includes one of my early experiences in corporate America in her article on accepting feedback and criticism.

Houston Woman Magazine awarded me the Evolving Eve Award.

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KPLC 7 News’ Lee Peck Kplc invited me to discuss why business owners should pay attention to social media prior to Visit Lake Charles’ Get Social workshop. Video link- http://www.kplctv.com/story/25793063/get-social-seminars-helping-better-connect-through-social-media

Entrepreneur picked up my blog post, “How to Negotiate for What You Want,” from Dan Schawbel’s Personal Branding Blog. Read it here- http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/232027

Associated Press’ Jesse Holland interviewed me and used a quote in his article about the rise of ‘black Twitter.’ Story was picked up by several publications, including Bloomberg Businessweek. Read article here- http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2014-03-10/black-twitter-growing-into-online-force

In honor of Facebook’s 10th birthday, FOX 26 Houston invited me and Medley Inc. owner Ashley Small to discuss the good, the bad, and the future of Facebook. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9801510&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Glamour included me on a story, “I Found My _____ on Facebook,” where I mention my family history research and how I’ve used Facebook to connect with new family members.

FOX 26 Houston’s Randy Wallace FOX 26 stops by to discuss Lulu, the new anonymous online male rating site. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9574671&autostart=true

I discuss social media– the good, the bad, and the ugly– including recent shootings and witness intimidation linked to social media, with L A Warren Wjsu-fm, host of Jackson State University’s NPR digital network station. Audio Link- http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WlV3rkJs

Interview with ABC13-Melanie Lawson on keeping kids safe on social media after two tragic Houston shootings linked to social media posts. Video Link- http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=9338848

FOX 26 Houston’s Melissa Wilson FOX 26 and I discuss what to do when social networks go down. Video link http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9461469&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

1380 The Woman’s Sonja Shin, Angie Mock on FOX 2 and I discuss social media addiction- the signs, how to deal with friends who are overconnected, and suggestions for avoiding it. Audio link- http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WwtRFgbs

FOX31 KDVR.com’s Kirk Yuhnke and I discuss social media addiction—the warning signs. Video link- http://kdvr.com/2013/10/15/are-you-addicted-to-social-media/

FOX 26 Houston’s Melissa Wilson FOX 26 and I covered three websites to help you fact check information before spreading it on social media. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9386570&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

FOX 26 Houston’s Jose Grinan and I discuss how to use Twitter to resolve customer service issues. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9361265&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

St. Louis, MO Fox2Now’s Angie Mock on FOX 2 and I discuss the question- Is social media making us less social? Video link- http://fox2now.com/2013/09/24/is-social-media-making-us-less-social/

FOX 26 Houston’s Natalie Bomke FOX 26 and I discuss the new LinkedIn Contacts feature available at contacts.linkedin.com. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9335978&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

FOX 26 Houston’s Natalie Bomke FOX 26 and I explore Google search operators, amazing efficiency features used by less than 1% of all Google users! Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9310556&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

FOX 26 Houston’s Natalie Bomke FOX 26 and I share hidden Google search features. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9262572&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Newsradio 740 KTRH interviewed me about the Pavlov Poke, an invention that sends an electric jolt up the write to social media addicts who have spent too much time online. Article link- http://www.ktrh.com/articles/houston-news-121300/do-you-need-a-pavlov-poke-11607748/

FOX 26 Houston’s Jose Grinan FOX 26 and I disuss Social Media for Back to School. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9237709&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Is social media bad for your physical and social health? I discussed the topic with Newsradio 740 KTRH’s The Matt Patrick Show. Audio link- http://www.ktrh.com/media/podcast-matt-patrick-podcast-mattpatrick/social-media-could-be-bad-for-23611770/

On my FOX 26 Houston segment I discussed Quora with Melissa Wilson FOX 26. Video Link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9213172&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true

Dawn Hasbrouck Fox 32 Chicago and I discuss social media for business and my book, “The Social Media Why.” Video link- http://www.myfoxchicago.com/video?clipId=9182320&autostart=true

FOX 26 Houston’s Jose Grinan FOX 26 and I discuss ways to use Twitter without tweeting. Video link- http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?clipId=9165196&topVideoCatNo=239342&autoStart=true