It's Finally Here!

Omg guys, my website is finally live! I'm beyond thrilled at the outcome. It's everything I wanted and more. My graphic designer did an amazing job in both a timely and professional manner. I could not have wished to work with some one better. I still have to add my client logos, but overall it's complete. Make sure you guys check it out, and leave comments letting me know what you guys think. Also, below is my company's logo.

P.S. I have some other great news, but I'll save that for a post this week. (;

Patience

...is something that I have learned I do not have. I want things when Kayla wants them, and no time later. I'm not sure when I picked up this trait or if I always had it, but I NEED to find a way to get rid of this selfishness especially since I'm a soon-to-be business owner. 

My mother sent me the following message, and it definitely humbled me and made me realize that everything happens when necessary, not when you want it to.

In our culture today, people are used to getting things right away. We’ve been programmed for immediacy. People don’t like to wait. But the scripture says, “It’s through faith and patience that we inherit God’s promises.” Sometimes, it’s easy for people to have faith. We declare, “God, I believe I’m going to accomplish my dreams. God, I believe I’m going to overcome this obstacle.” But, it gets harder when we have to walk in patience. 

When you pray, can you say, “God, I not only believe for big things, but I trust Your timing. God, I’m not going to get discouraged if it doesn’t happen immediately. I’m not going to give up because it’s taken a week, a month or five years. I know the set time is already in my future, so I’m going to wait with faith and patience because I know that it’s on the way.” 

Remember, through faith and patience we inherit His promises. Trust His Word, trust His timing and trust that your answer is on its way! 

Prayer for Today:
Father, today I declare that I trust You. I trust Your faithfulness. I trust Your goodness. I know that You are working things out in my favor and in Your timing. I declare that through faith and patience I will inherit every promise You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen!

I definitely needed this message more than you will ever know. I wanted to share it with you guys because I'm sure one of you guys may need it as well.

SN: I just seen a preview of TwoOneSevenPR's website, and it is AMAZING! I'm so happy at the outcome.  I wish I could share it with you guys, but I'm sure it will be live in the next few weeks. 

Perception vs. Reality

The road to becoming an entrepreneur is a lot harder than I imagined. I'm not sure if it's what I expected. I'm not even sure what I expected this road to be. Yes, I understand that businesses take time to grow and that at first things would seem stagnant. I guess I was just so upset at how things ended up being in my last job that I was just ready to follow my dreams.

I'm not saying that I'm giving up on opening my own business, but I have to think things out a bit more. Maybe once my website and business cards are complete I will feel like I'm making progress. Right now I feel as if I'm just hanging out at the house all day being unproductive.

I plan on joining a lot of different networking groups, but I feel like I can't do anything until I have my business cards printed. I'm just really anxious, and this is where me being a brat is starting to kick in.

I know that I will be successful. It will just take some time. “Don't give up Kayla!”

What is Public Relations? [Infographic]

While doing some research on how to build my brand, I came across this amazing infographic detailing what public relations is. I absolutely loved it immediately and wanted to share it with you guys.

This infographic was originally shared on PR Newswire's blog.

Catwalk & Cocktails

Last night I attended "Catwalk and Cocktails," a fashion show put on by The Fashion Group International of North Florida. I had a great time at the event, and I also got to meet a lot of great people. This was my first fashion event in the Jacksonville, FL area. I'm very excited to finally be exploring Jacksonville's fashion scene. I can't wait to attend many more.

I also got to meet a lot of great people that will definitely be useful with the success of TwoOneSevenPR. I don't think you guys understand how thrilled and excited I am about starting my own business and building my brand.

Below is a photo and details of fashions I chose to wear:

Dress: Forever 21 Faux Fur Vest: H&M Tights: Express Boots: Forever 21 Bag: Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 Accessories: Necklace and bracelet from Dillard's and Watch is Betsey Johnson

SN: I know you guys are probably wondering what happened to Curtsey Bella. Well I decided that since I'm trying to build my brand, everything I touch should have one voice. And, I guess I kind of spilled the beans on the name of my business. Yes, TwoOneSevenPR is official name. February 17th is my birthday, and I felt it was best suitable for my brand. Plus, there are not too may PR firm's with numbers as brand names. I'll be showcasing my logo and website to you guys very soon.

Stay tuned...

***Update***

I was spotted on the web (;

My President is Back!

This election was more important to me than the last one. I feel as if my vote was actually counted this time. Last election, I sent in an absentee ballot, and I will NEVER do that again.

I stayed up the entire night watching the voter count. Even though I was barely breathing at first (no seriously I wasn't breathing), I was happy to see that America agreed who the best man for the job was.

It's still astonishing to me that Florida is counting votes. I'm so happy that Florida was not the determining factor in this election because if so, we would still be waiting to know who would serve the country the next four years.

I applaud President Obama's campaign team for remaining humble during this 18-month campaign season. They did what was right to get the job done without a lot of slander and misguidance. Public relations officers can definitely learn a thing or two from this election. The most important thing being that no matter what the competition is doing or how immature they may handle things, always remain true to yourself and be honest.

I'm not really into politics, but I definitely learned lessons that will help me in life, relationships and in business.

Congrats President Barack Obama! I believe in you, and our nation does as well.

Pitching New Clients

Securing new clients can be a very tedious task, but social media has the ability to bring them right to your fingertips. Women in PR shared some great tips this morning on Twitter on how to use social media to secure new clients. They are very insightful, and I thought I would share them with you guys.

1. Statistically speaking, social media has proven to be a powerful tool for landing new clients and servicing existing ones. 

2. Whether its getting the attention of a reporter who then does a feature on a client through a FB post or getting a friend request from a stranger claiming he wants 2 hire U,or just trolling through ur Linkedin page & profile views & following up w/ an intro email,using social media accounts 2 land new clients & service existing ones cn B profitable. 

3. Always present your self professionally, even in your personal social media accounts- u NEVER know who will view ur profile. 

4. Monitor to see who is checking your profile-check their legitimacy, then send an intro email. 

5. Update and maintain your accounts and sites frequently. 

6. Increase visitors & contacts by including yr social media sites in yr email signature,websites, advertisements & on business cards. 

7. Linkedin is proven 2 B a top producer of new client introductions,give those viewing ur profile a clear idea of yr specializations. Ask for recommendations from past and current clients. 

8. Cross-connect yr blogs, twttr & Facebook accounts & have successes & updates & posts appear simultaneously when possible to reach maximum contacts and followers. 

9. Create a buzz of curiosity by viewing Linkedin profiles of clients that u would like to work for they will see that u have viewed their profiles and perhaps view yours,finding that u r just who they r looking 4. 

10. Get freelance work by sending intro messages to those in similar professions and industries. 

11. Post on-going client successes to show u are capable of producing results. 

12. Follow and friend your media and PR contacts and keep them informed of client story, photo and PR opportunities. 

13. Offer social-media directed incentives to lure new clients. 

14. Offer rewards/services to existing clients and social media contacts for referrals who become new clients; however, u need to be careful and use common sense when doing this. 

15. In meeting anyone u don't know, where there's an opportunity to gain a new client, there is also the chance of with someone u would rather not know! 

Women in PR is a great way to connect with others in the industry. Make sure you guys check out their website and follow them in Twitter. Women in PR also has an awesome summit every year, and I will definitely be in attendance to the one next year. I hope these tips help you guys as much as they helped me. Happy Pitching!