Hamptons Mouthpiece; March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day.. In celebration of Women’s History month Hamptons Mouthpiece and Photography by Kurt were invited to the launch of INSPIRATION…Profiles of Black Women changing our world..by “Crystal McCrary and Photographs by Lauri Lyons. This event was attended by over 500 people at the International Center of Photography in NYC. Crystal McCary is the co Creator of BET’s show Leading Women and the author of novels Gotham Diaries and HomeCourt Advantage. She is a frequent morning show commentator and sits on the advisory board of Jumpstart. She lives in NYC and frequently visits the Hamptons in the summer. Inspiration features women like Michelle Obama, Mary J. Blige, Woopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, Ruby Dee, Venus Williams, Gayle King and many more…30 incredible black women share their stories in Inspiration.
Kurt was stationed in his spot on the red Carpet getting those photos as I was waiting my turn to have an opportunity to ask my one question ..”What words of Inspiration would you give to young women as they embark on their journey to a successful career
Majora Carter, Activist-Environmentalist, featured in Inspiration
“Not now does not mean Not Ever
Gayle King, Television/Radio Host-Author-Magazine Editor, featured in Inspiration.. “Never give up”
June Ambrose, celebrity stylist and featured in Inspiration: “Dream with your eyes open”
Susan Taylor: Writer-Magazine Editor also featured in Inspiration”Love yourself”
Unfortunately I was unable to get more quotes from some of the other women because the room quickly filled up…I took a walk through the museum and I was fascinated with the images from the book and it was awesome seeing many of these women in person.
I will say however the highlight of my evening was meeting Ruby Dee and Michael Kenneth Williams from my favorite show “Board Walk Empire”
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| Lori Stokes, ABC |
I had an opportunity to speak with Lori Stokes and I really like her, we met once before at Gurney’s Inn in Montauk. As I was interviewing her Kurt interrupted to inform her that he had pictures of her and her girls..hmmm no video to show because he ruined it….I am sure I will have another opportunity to interview Lori again as she thoroughly enjoys visiting Montauk.
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| Iman |
I could not stay any longer because it was a long commute back to Sag Harbor, and as we were about to leave who walks in looking ever so glamorous and commanding the attention of all in her presence was no other than IMAN…Check her out in this purple number…She is another one of the 30 women featured in Inspiration.
I am thankful to my good friend Sharon Lopez,
Purple Giraffe Productions & Purple Giraffe Promotions
Event Management | Communications |
www.purplegiraffeproductions.
Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers…..Big Brother is Always Watching
Has America become to reliant on the advancement of technology? It used to be a time when you called a place of business and a live voice would answer the phone, today that service is only administered by very few. I don’t know about you but it frustrates me when I make a call and I get an automated recording in which it takes me nearly 15-20 minutes before I can get a live voice. I find it rude and incredibly unprofessional, but yet this is acceptable in our society because everyone is doing it. Has the position of a receptionist faded and become antiquated? Who are the gate-keepers for the abundance of sales people that come knocking on your door everyday? Where is that personal touch that makes you different than your competitor?
These my friends are all reasons why some businesses fail and other succeed….Adapting to new technology is essential but keeping some of the old-fashion ways of doing business is just as important. Our society may have tossed out using the phone for talk time and substituted for texting with friends but they have not when they are conducting business or placing an order. There has to be a balance and I am finding that many businesses are having a hard time locating that balance. Here’s food for thought…..would you advertise with a company that has a live person that answers the phone or a company that never answers the phone and you are left to deal with the automated service. We all would like to save money on services, but is it worth saving a few pennies and not have the customer service. I choose to spend more money for better customer service if I need to use it. I like texting, sending emails and chatting with friends on Facebook, but that can sometimes be impersonal and hearing someone’s voice or seeing them in person is priceless, warm and embracing.