If you’re on this page that means you want to know more about me.
Well let’s see…in addition to being a wife, mom and grandma, I am a veteran journalist and entrepreneur who wants to help others shine in the media spotlight. As a media trainer, I coach individuals (and groups) on how to self promote in order to grow their businesses.
I was born and raised in Ohio. I have a degree in journalism from Ohio University—not to be confused with THE Ohio State University. I’m a Bobcat—not a Buckeye, although come football and basketball time I root for BOTH!
I was a cheerleader in high school and a member of the Forensics Team. Being a member of the forensics team helped develop my speaking skills. I am forever grateful to David Brunner, my high school speech coach, who made me his personal project and helped me to soar to the level of a national champion.
I’ve always been a communicator. I love to talk and get to know people. I am fascinated with the stories of others and how they’ve overcome some obstacle in life to go on and achieve something wonderful. I knew at a relatively young age that I wanted to work in some form of media—to tell positive stories of people. Unfortunately, traditional media isn’t about the business of telling the “good stories.” They focus more on the “if it bleeds, it leads” mentality.
My career has taken me to West Virginia, Boston, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Guantanamo Bay Cuba and Saudi Arabia.
My favorite news directors were Jim Bennett (WITN-TV) and Chris McDaniel (WITN-TV). Jim gave me my first break in television news. He accepted a VERY BAD audition tape but saw something in me that convinced him I was worth hiring. Chris was perceived as somewhat of a tyrant by some folks in the newsroom but he never messed with me much. As a matter of fact, I often saw a softer side of him that he rarely revealed to others.
Something you may not know about me is I worked for Merrill Lynch at one time and learned quite a bit about the stock market.
Although I no longer work in traditional media, I have created my own media platform with a radio and TV show called The Boomer Beat. I am now telling those “positive stories” that I always wanted to tell.
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Glad to learn more about you Beverly and to find out you are a fellow Buckeye, well technically a Bobcat and I too was a cheerleader in high school! I went to Ohio State but eventually found myself in NC and graduated from UNC. I look forward to interacting with you often, and perhaps talking about mutual interests and ventures.
Hi Nancy!
Thank you for stopping by my website and I think we’re connected on Twitter, right? We seem to have a few things in common. Hopefully, we can connect in person soon.
Hi Beverly,
We host a long format interview show where we interview business authors and industry leaders.
Would you be interested in an interview?
We conduct these over a Skype video call, although some authors prefer telephone or pure audio.
We have interviewed a wide range of authors already, supplied to us by McGraw Hill.
Your subject matter complements our programming very well.
Please take a look at our site and let me know if something like this would interest you.
Best regards,
Kersten Kloss
netcastevent.com
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Beverly:
I was searching for ning networks for grandmoms for my mother and there you were. I read the article on The 919 Business Network. I clicked on your link and would like to know more. I need to know how to promote myself better. I am knew to the social media network stuff. However, I am aware this is the way of our future. Please email me on how I may be able to use your services. Blessings, Alene
Hi Bev,
We had a hard time getting sponsors for the conf. as well and this is the 4th annual (my 1st year being on the board). There are NO returning vendors, hardly any returning attendees (from 2010 & 2011). Mostly it is the economy I think, the younger women I know who would have taken time off from work (event is a Friday) say things like “I would have come if it was a Saturday”….it is a challenge.
Good luck, yours looks interesting. Deb417
Thanks for stopping by Deb–
The economy is certainly challenging everyone’s business these days. I went from doing a social media summit to a reinvention summit because women in my age group are reinventing themselves and are looking for resources to make the transition a little smoother. That’s what I want this conference to deliver. Best of luck to you and let’s touch base after they’re over and compare some more notes
Hi Bev-
I’m a producer at NBC/Peacock Productions in NYC. I’d like to speak with you about possibility of interviewing you – or someone you recommend – for a major broadcast feature on Baby Boomers. If you’re amenable, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thanks,
Jon
Bev, fill free to send email to the gmail.com account I included. Wanted to tell you what was popular at our conf. yesterday, I listed the highest attend first:
9:30 – Emotional Intelligence; Your Personal Brand; Engagement Mkt; Your Passion as a Viable Business (Panel including 1 woman who has had a catering co. for 30 years; a teacher who became a event planner 17 years ago & an art therapy teacher who became an artists more than 8 years ago – all are making money in their businesses); Baking Class; Wine & Cheese Pairings (TOO EARLY!!)
10:30 – Communication Toolbox; 4 Generations in the Workplace; Panel about Bucket List Items; Social Media
11:30 – Time Management; Social Media; Interpreting Your Life; Panel about Reinventing Yourselves (Attorney to Real Estate Agent; TV Producer to Hypnotherapist; Engineer to Baker).
should have said: “…feel free…” LOL. Deb
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Hi Ms. Beverly!!….I am so glad to have in contact with your website!…You are my superwoman ((you just don’t know it yet)) *giggles*. I really could use your help & wisdom!! I am a motivational speaker, life coach, and author. I am presently enrolled in online school for mass communications for Journalism. I am struggling to get my name out and to get the publicity that I need to soar. Hopefully we can talk soon! Thanks a million.
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Hi Yoeshikoe,
Thank you for taking time to visit my site and leave a message. Your enthusiasm is infectious! Please advise how I can reach you and the best time to reach out. I look forward to chatting with you.