Tuesday, October 15, 2013

PRESENTING: DARIUS MOORING / Musician of FUZION 2013



Writer, poet, musician for the AGES....

PRESENTING: EZ PENNYBAGZ / Hip Hop Artist of FUZION 2013






One San Diego based and East Coast raised artist by the name of Ez Pennybagz "Pennies" has stepped out and stands as a musical revolutionary. He combines a wealth of knowledge that is usually reserved for people twice his age with a goal of standing as the idea that will allow young people to realize that it's cool to think for them selves, and no matter where you come from, anyone can stand as an idea of change for the betterment of society.

Pennies was born and raised in Allentown, PA and spent his early years listening to an eclectic mix of music ranging from Hip Hop to Jazz to Classic Rock music. As he grew up and became old enough to reach his Grandparents record player, Pennies began to pretend he was DJ Polo and D-Nice and would back scratch his Grandfathers "Ohio Player's" records. Although his grandparents didn't appreciate their records being scratched they couldn't help but notice Pennies love for music and they began encouraging him to create music. As his passion began to increase for creating music Pennies relocated across the country to San Diego, CA where he began to network with a number of record labels while perfecting his musical flows.

As Pennies began to appear on various other San Diego artists' projects he realized that to truly create the kind of music and revolution he desired, he needed to step back from being the face of the groups and instead work behind the scenes. Pennies, has spent the last eight years working behind the scenes working with a number of San Diego based Hip Hop labels. This time has allowed him to not only study other artist's creative process but also learn the business of music, which is extremely important for any independent artist to understand. Pennies behind the scenes networking along with his originality; has led him to connecting with a number of entertainment professionals. These professionals all view Pennies as the breath of fresh air the music industry has so desperately been missing. This belief in Pennies abilities has led these professionals to commit their time and resources in the musical revolution that is Pennies upcoming debut solo album, a project that is already being compared to classics like Nas's "Illmatic" and Jay Z's "Reasonable Doubt."

Ez Pennybagz is a breath of fresh air and is more of then just an artist; he is a revolutionary idea that is being communicated through thought provoking lyrics over classic instrumentals.

PRESENTING: SMAKD BOI / Hip Hop Artist of FUZION 2013







Bright (Robert Harger) Fame aka Renegade aka SMAKD BOI was born Dec. 30th 1993 in Abington PA, growing up, Bright Fame lived all over the state of PA, August 2009 grade Bright Fame moved to Allentown PA and that's when he started at Dieruff high and met none other than Denzel "HyBrid" Lisowski. with their first conversation regarding music, prior they both had passion for hip-hop which over time developed to be Smakd Boi Productions in 2011 with HyBrid's first mixtape "Killa Mind". Bright Fame is co owner/ co CEO of Smakd Boi productions, which is a team of Bright Fame & HyBrid's music and other media by this team. Bright claims “make it easier to make an entire thought, into a reality". Bright Fame currently directs and edits all of Smakd Boi's videos with help from HyBrid, Nefro Suave and Kristina Diane Photography. Bright Fame booked his first show at Crocodile rock cafe opening for cannabis, which led to many more performances at venues such as Allentown brew works, Mothers Pub, America on Wheels, Club horizon, Historical Bethlehem and many more. Bright fame has had music videos featured by websites such as youtube.com, coast2coastmixtapes.com, and http://www.talkofthestreets.com/

PRESENTING: RED McFLY / Hip Hop Artist of FUZION 2013


 


www.fuzion2013.com


2 words can describe Red Mcfly's Music - Dope Art. He has been known as a trendsetting, original, artistic, genius producer/artist al throughout the try state area and beyond. Originally from Newark NJ Red Mcfly has made a mark in the hip hop game by setting the bar high as far as an unsigned artist putting out original music. He is also known for his Production being an in-house producer for French Montana's Coke Boys, Producing Shyne's Bury Judas (The Game Diss Track) and production for Max B. His project "TakeFlight is set to drop August 17 presented by Evil Empire. You can follow Red Mcfly @RedMcfly on twitter andhttp://www.thisisred.net/ 
 

PRESENTING: CHILLS / Hip Hop Artist of FUZION 2013






“Just a nobody, trying to tell everybody... about somebody who can save anybody.” I currently am about to release an album entitled "SlumDog Chilly". The single is entitled "Million Dollar Question" and can be heard here - http://soundcloud.com/5thgearchills/new-million-dollar-question

 My songs can be heard at www.Reverbnation.com/5thgearchills
(Currently #4 on their charts) or at http://5thgearchills.tumblr.com/
I've been rapping since about age 16. Recently, my music has been taking the nation quietly by storm. My new album "SlumDog Chilly" is coming July 22nd, 2013. New Documentary with Bonus Footage from Istanbul Turkey tour & more.

PRESENTING: FLIRTUS / POET of FUZION 2013



 






FLIRTUS is the name to a new breed of poets coming from the land of the Untamed Republic. Born in Brooklyn his biggest influences come from those that can only be taught through experience. Authentically made, and creatively gifted you don't want to miss out on what he has in store. So stay tuned and get ready to be swept away.

PRESENTING: J-Sweetz / Hip Hop Artist of FUZION 2013






J-Sweetz was born in Newark, NJ in the Ivy Hill Apartments & then later the Hoodavillie section. His stage name is an abbreviation of his government name, Jason Sweet.The story of him rapping is odd.Never a fan of rap prior, his older brother was always in the house bumping rap music & one day watched & recorded Method Man's "M.E.T.H.O.D MAN" video on video music box. After watching the video & falling in love with the song, as well as hip hop in one tune, he walked to his local park reciting rhymes to his friends that he thought was Method's words to the song...it wasn't. Instead it was his calling, realizing HE was rapping HIS own rhymes.After friends kept urging him that he can rap & keep going, J soon became the local dude that can rhyme good at the young age of 9, realizing that he truely received a gift from GOD. After sitting back, studying, & loving the genre of hip hop, thanks to listening to guys such as Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, & numerous others, J soon began engaging in hip hop cyphers, battles, and homemade demos with friends around his neighborhood. But he didn't take it serious at first, as he began rap on then off again. But his calling soon got a full hold of him as he began rapping more & taking it serious. Then when he got word that his closest cousins Redlight Entertainment was making noise down in Bethlehem & Allentown, PA, J wasted no time visiting then eventually moving down there & linking up with his family. From there J began making several features on Redlight group albums, mixtapes, & Red Mcfly's solo albums & mixtapes. He recently just dropped his own album titled "Welcome 2 My World" & plans on stopping no time soon.

PRESENTING:Pentley Holmes / Musician of FUZION 2013






It takes time to establish a musical identity. There are many different musical styles that one may adapt to. Its like picking the right tie to wear so that you can nail that job interview. The case is no different with this emerging singer/songwriter from Phillipsburg New Jersey.Pentley Holmes is attempting to break out of the small town by exposing delicate fragments of his soul through poetic lyrics and soaring vocals over simple melodies that warm his music and drive it straight into the heart of the listener.Most recently he has just finished the recording of his first E.P. “Dreams”. this is the first of his recorded material that he will be releasing to the public. Set out to share with anyone who will listen he currently is warming up the local open mic circuit in the Lehigh Valley and other surrounding areas while preparing for his first mini tour of the tri state area.After experiencing a genuine excited reaction from listeners after several performances he has decided to take music more seriously and perfect his craft and hone his skill set to provide a delicate listening experience.” http://www.pentleyholmes.com/

PRESENTING: SUNSETS NORTH / Musicians of FUZION 2013





Name: Warren North

Band Name: Sunsets North

E-Mail Address: SunsetsNorth@gmail.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/SunsetsNorth

Twitter:Twitter.com/SunsetsNorth


Influences: "It's across the board. Literally everything from 1960s rock like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Green Day and Taking Back Sunday," North says. Anberlin and All Time Low are also among their influences, North adds. Sounds like: North describes their sound as pop-infused hard rock. "If we had to put a stamp on it, it would be alternative," North says. Set list: North says the band focuses primarily on originals, such as the hard-driving "Break the Mold," the pop-punk rocker "So Far So Good" (a blaring cross between Simple Plan and New Found Glory) and the acoustic-tinged "Lonely Cowboy." North says the band will pepper their set with the occasional cover, including renditions of Edwin McCain, Eve 6, Tonic, Dashboard Confessional, The Black Keys and even Lady Gaga. Know their roots: Sunsets North has been charting a course in and around the Lehigh Valley since 2007.

PRESENTING: FRANK PORTER / Musician of FUZION 2013



 




Frank Porter is an award-winning professional, independent songwriter, musician and band leader with 30 plus years of experience. In October of 2012 on his own he released an all-acoustic CD titled, “Who I Am.” And in February he signed a one year marketing and distribution deal with Tate Music Group for his CD, “Who I Am.” It was repackaged and re-released by Tate on August 6th, 2013. 
Frank (with his band, or acoustically) has opened for Taylor Hicks and also played at places like John and Peters in New Hope, PA; Warmdaddy’s, The Fringe Festival and World Café Live in Philadelphia, PA; Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA, Love Park (Philadelphia), Cooper River Park (Pennsauken, NJ), and CBGB’s in New York City. He is known in local Independent Music scenes, especially in The Lehigh Valley where he frequently plays in Bethlehem, PA. He was featured on the television show, “Inside Music Today,” in December, 2012 performing a song from his new album/CD, “Who I Am.”

The above short list is just some of Frank’s achievements along his path in the business of music, although it is an art first and foremost to Frank. He writes and performs varied acoustic original songs, upbeat and unique instrumentals, as well as select cover songs. You will find blues, folk, rock and probably some other influences in Frank’s music.

More info, songs, videos, and calendar at: www.frankporteracoustic.com

PRESENTING: "L.I.V. Ent. Music" / Hip Hop Artists of FUZION 2013





Started out in the back of a classroom scheming the plan out, but now the dream of Luis Bardales Jr. (El Princeton Beatz) & Walter Rodriguez (G'Rodz) became reality. In the beginning Luis started working with Richard Ruiz (Young Collision) after Walter Rodriguez graduated from high school. Walter and Luis didn't have communication after a while and they both took on their own path. Luis worked with Richard recording him and they published their first song "Keep Grinding" on YouTube. Luis at this time was not interested in creating a music group until he upgraded his equipment. He later got in contact with Devan Battle (Da'Von) and Brian Able (Able) through Facebook and through text. They produced the song "Dirty Dance" together and from then on they decided to create a music group. "Dirty Dance" became their first hit working together and recording in the studio. "Dirty Dance" got the attention of Walter Rodriguez and he contacted Luis right away. Walter got together with Luis and recorded the track "hip-hop back" ft. Able & Young Collision which was featured on their mixtape "Unstoppable." The group stood with the name Royal Phantom Records for a while until they decided to keep it as a local label name and they started to call themselves L.I.V.E. Music. After "Unstoppable" was published, Bernie Carrasco (J_Sins) got in contact with Luis and showed him his singing talent. Bernie is now featured in two hits which are "What Love Is" & "My Moment." It was a hard loss when Able had to leave the group due to a lack of time, but that brought in the most recent music artist Jonathan Pratt (Credaith). The music group is now known as L.I.V. Ent. Music but the members occasionally call themselves "L.I.V.E. Music" for short in their songs. They also have received their first interview with Prolifick Radio on December 14, 2012. Now currently the group is working on publishing their best remixes to the most popular songs while working on their next mixtape with all original songs. Their first gig was at Catch 22 in Allentown, PA where El Princeton got into contact with a local New York artist known as Mo the Goon. They worked on the song "Stuntin" and performed it for the first time at Catch. Later on Mo the Goon moved down to Allentown and joined L.I.V. Ent. Music. Da'Von changed his name to dbatt and had to leave the group due to personal issues. Before he left the group he gave a major contribution once El Princeton made the track "Lesbian" and got into contact with Kay Love. After "Lesbian" became the word around town El Princeton took in Kay Love into the group. Now L.I.V. Ent. Music is working on music videos and getting more gigs.

Alfonso Todd & Associates and Lehigh Valley Faces would like to thank Marla K. Gonzalez of ROCKIN STYLIST SALON for her participation in FUZION 2013



 



RockinStylist Salon offers a variety of haircare services. We specialize in hair color using Rusk Deepshine Products. Rusk Deepshine Color gives superior shine and quality results. We only offer "Color that Rocks".

Texture services (perm services) are a wonderful way to build style and added volume to any haircut. Specialty perm services are offered for your not so every day look.
Relaxers are available to manage overcurly hair to achieve smoother results.

Looking for your hair styled for a special occasion? Do not attempt this on your own, let us save you the frustration. Come to the designer specialists for your special occasion hair. Bridal parties are welcomed.

Hair extension services are available to add length and thickness to hair. Funky colors to add hilights to the hair without a permanent result. We utilize Labella Human hair extensions. Consulations are free for extension services and a must.

Looking to get rid of unsightly hair?
We offer waxing services to remove unwanted facial hair.

Haircare for all ages. Including senior care homebound services. If you are not able to make it to the salon for your hair needs, RockinStylist Salon will come to you. These services are available for the disabled as well. We are the only salon in the Phillipsburg area that offer this service. Will travel up to 20 miles for senior services.

Manicuring services are available. Gel manicures that last up to 2 weeks without chipping are also offered.

We offer a referral program. For anyone that you recommend you will get a $5 coupon towards your next visit.
We offer monthly specials. Email us to sign up for our specials.

It's worth the trip to our salon. Our clients come from as close as Easton to as far as Clinton.
For Senior homebound services, I travel to Easton, Palmer, Washington NJ, Belvidere NJ, Nazareth PA, etc.

ABOUT MARLA K. GONZALEZ :

She has been a hairstylist for 22 years and absolutely loves it. She loves the joy it gives people to look the way they want. She feels it is important to give the client what they want even if it's not what the stylist likes. She'll give her honest opinion if it will look good or not on them but in the end they get what they want. She loves to help out the community in any way that she can. She donates to different charities to give back. She also does homebound clients whether they are elderly or special needs adults/children. She does not charge any more than her salon prices within a 5 mile radius. She has been self employed for 5 years and a little over a year ago she relocated her salon and changed the name for a better image and visibility.

Marla K Gonzalez
RockinStylist Salon

www.facebook.com/RockinStylistSalon
She can take care of all your beauty needs.

PRESENTING: YUNG TEEZY / Hip Hop Artist of FUZION 2013

 





 



Yung Teezy was born in Newark, NJ and raised in East Orange, NJ. She started writing at the tender age of nine and being a female Hip Hop artist, looked up to mainstream entertainers Queen Latifah, M C Lite, Da Brat, and Eve. Yung Teezy raps about life experiences, family and other things on her mind. She has the ability to rhyme about anything which makes her very versatile. She previously released her project, GET CHEEZ - The Mixtape and is currently working on the sequel. She is determined to put New Jersey on the map and get heard.

ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES would like to thank Bel Bijoux for participating in FUZION 2013.



 





Bel Bijoux is your source for luxury & trendy pet fashions for all breeds.

Bel Bijoux consists of Maribel and Jana Nieves, a mother and daughter team that designs and creates unique luxury and trendy pet fashions for all breeds. 

Bel Bijoux has premiered on national television NAT GEO WILD Spoiled Rotten Pets. Hosted by Beth Stern featuring Bel Bijoux wedding gown and ensemble for "The Barking Bride" episode . http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/spoiled-rotten-pets/video/

Channel 69 WFMZ News featured Bel Bijoux's wedding gownhttp://www.wfmz.com/news/Doylestown-woman-s-dog-wedding-gowns-get-national-fame/-/121458/19996348/-/bvkpg8/-/index.html

Publications
Friends of Allentown Parks: Model Sailboat Event - Fashion Show Mingle

Goodwill- Goodwill Vintage Clothing Inspire Pet Couture.

Lehigh Valley Pa Our City Radio - featured Bel Bijoux in their Business Spotlight of the week.

2013 Fashion Shows
Holiday House Pet Resort -Dog Days of Summer Fashion Show : featuring Bel Bijoux Couture

Friends of Allentown - Woofstock
Featuring Bel Bijoux Fashion Show

Donations to the following:
Talk About Bullying - couture raincoat
Perfect Pedigree Purse Party- Top Hat and matching Bow Tie
Paws for a Cause- Gift Certificate

Our pet fashions provide style, warmth, comfort and keeps your pets dry.

So don't let your pet go naked. We design with your pet in mind.
Visit at:
www.belbijouxcouture.com
www.facebook.com/belbijouxcouture
www.twitter.com/BelBijoux
http://pinterest.com/maribelbijoux

Contact: 484-239-9283

ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES would like to thank Tracie Springer M.Ed. for participating in FUZION 2013.






 She is an internet radio Host & Personality of the show "Looking and Feeling Your Best!" She is, also, the Founder and President of Balancing Act Wardrobe and Personal Shopping Services. Tracie has been Styling & Consulting for over 15 yrs. Specializing in providing on-site image workshops at colleges, corporations and community organizations; as well as, individual personal coaching sessions and wardrobe analysis. Tracie’s professional career also includes: Leadership, sales, coaching, admissions, recruiting, management, Pedagogue and Adjunct Professor: instruction in both elementary and adult education where she holds a Masters degree in Education, jewelry & costume designer, and illustrator.

Tracie is a Style-Diva and continues to turn heads! She has created images for entertainers, actors, models and corporate professionals; freelanced for NYC Urban magazines. Tracie was a Costume Designer for a premiere featured film, http://www.hollywood.com/movie/Naked_Acts/168792
, Professional Performing Arts School theatrical production- "Little Shop of Horror.
Check out her companies services @ www.balancingactwardrobe.com


Tracie has emerged herself as a Fashion Leader and Motivational Speaker and has spearheaded Fashion Shows for non-profit agencies, homes for battered women, government agencies such as CareerLink, and Chamber of Commerce events where she was the Fashion Show Coordinator and Commentator just to name a few. Tracie has instructed Fashion courses at community colleges and participated in Leadership Development workshops for Girl Scout of Eastern Pennsylvania. Tracie has now adopted another title to her repertoire. As quoted by Bethlehem Press 6/2011, “Motivational Speaker for young adolescent girls.

Tracie has a profound passion for promoting Youth and diversity. Her commitment to empowering Young girls and woman has resulted in her affiliation with the Board of Directors at the YWCA of Bethlehem, PA. As a board member with the YWCA, for over five years, she has chaired and implemented the successful “Annual Prom Dress Day”.

ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES would like to thank Tony's Gifts & Accessories






FOR MORE INFORMATION: 


www.facebook.com/gifts4decor1?ref=br_tf  





ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES present BRIAN ANTHONY The Official Host of FUZION 2013 !!!






ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES present BRIAN ANTHONY The Official Host of FUZION 2013 !!! Brian Anthony the outspoken, brutally honest, tell it like it is, urban entertainment know it all. His passion for entertainment and music becomes transparent with every juicy discussion and lighthearted debate with himself or others… always resulting in encouragement, life lessons, and words of wisdom. Hosting a weekly YouTube show “The B-Radio Show” where he recaps weekly pop-culture events offering his own unique opinion on topics.

ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES thanks DJ Aloof of FliLif Entertainment for being the Official DJ of FUZION 2013








ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES thanks DJ Aloof of FliLif Entertainment for being the Official DJ of FUZION 2013 /www.fuzion2013.com

MEET THE PANELISTS of FUZION 2013: Tremayne Tatem







www.fuzion2013.com 

Tremayne Tatem is Founder and Managing Director of the creative branding agency, LB/RB (official launch date, early 2014). Tremayne has honed his business sensibilities over the last decade in the corporate world for the Wall Street Journal and in the music industry as a Hip Hop artist, A&R, and with independent record labels and radio station 103.9 in Philadelphia and New York.  


Recently he worked as an Associate Producer for London based documentary film company, Tracc Films; and as an Insight Journalist with global creative agency Prote.in, whose client list include Nike, RedBull, Lacoste and Gap. 



Tremayne's latest venture LB/RB, will exist to be at the intersection and cutting edge of the entertainment, media,  advertising, and lifestyle industries, collaborating with emerging and established content producers and brands locally and globally.



Tremayne  recently obtained his Master's degree in Entertainment and Media degree from Full Sail University.

Monday, October 14, 2013

ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES thanks "Maui Melodic" of SHORE KLUB for participating in FUZION 2013!






ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES thanks "Maui Melodic" of SHORE KLUB for participating in FUZION 2013! Here is his bio: 

What is your name?

Maui Melodic of SHORE KLUB Ent.. M.A.U.I. is short for Most Artistic Underrated Individual. Melodic comes from the meaning being pleasant between harmony and rhythm. We make music that stands out but yet depicts how we see life from both aspects of the yard. Whether it be from” the green grass” or the “narrow sidewalk”.

What kind of music do you do?

We always say we like to do music we listen to, and we listen to everything. We tend to do positive music or music with pain from our perspectives. We like to show people we know what it feels like to want to be a positive person through the peace and serenity we express in our music, or where you can tell life is good, but we are also a double edged sword. I personally can also relate to those who live in heavily saturated areas of poverty. I can relate to both sides and like to show that in our music all the time. And I tend to switch it up all the time.

What is your group name?

The name of the group is ”S.H.O.R.E. KLUB”. SHORE is an acronym that stands for Success Hoping On Royal Entities. I tend to relate my way of life through this group. The symbolic meaning to this group is very distinguishable. When you think of a beach you think of peace and tranquility. You think that this is paradise and nothing bad ever happens on white sand drinking a frosted beverage under a gorgeous skyline as the sun sets. I take that aspect of the beach and add it to life around us if you will. Music is my beach. The way I relate music to certain situations, circumstances and/or people, or raise spirits, is my beach. I will forever love music and get that feeling for music as if I just arrived to the beach where the water is warm and the women are beautiful. SHORE KLUB is a metaphoric imagery of peace in our “BEACH WORLD” of music. Like the Corona beer slogan says, “find your beach”.

Discography

30 days of night

O.C.D. ( Obsessive Composer Disorder

SUITE XVI currently working on

O.C.D. 2 coming soon

We have performed:

For Music Fusion for Coca Cola at an outdoor event in PA.

Opening for P. Diddys MTV platinum selling bot band “Day 26” at the Crocodile Rock Club.

At S.O.B.s in NYC with KRS One and the Cold Crush Brothers.

At Northampton Community College October Festival.

An outdoor event in Budd Lake New Jersey with The Drama Squad Inc. a community outreach acting group.

Cont.

And while on a college tour with RellyRellz, an up and coming indie artist, I performed several sets

And various open mics along the east coast.

Radio Appearances:

LVR Radio

BI the Street Luva show

be100 radio owned by waka flocka in ATL

Boog145 urban hip hop show in New Jersey

NZTV performance in the Lehigh Valley

King E and Aktual

Rapforever.com radio internet station

Drama Radio 101.3fm

ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES would like to thank Dani Fisher for participating in FUZION 2013




ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES and LEHIGH VALLEY FACES would like to thank Dani Fisher for participating in FUZION 2013. Dani spent over 20 years running therapeutic clay programs and eventually owning and managing Clayote Community gallery and studio in Boyertown, PA, which included numerous town events such as GoddessFest, The Boyertown Chalk Walk, and MudPuppies clay program. Danielle has become a well known painter, potter and community activist in Berks County. She spends several hours a day enjoying her horses , blues music and children, painting what she sees, feels and knows most, love of the everyday moment, no matter where we are.

MEET THE PANELISTS of FUZION 2013: Tanya Taylor


 





Tanya Tyler is the owner of T. Tyler Productions, a boutique artist management,
marketing and communications group that provides strategic counseling, branding,
placement, media planning, booking and general PR solutions for industry executives,
personalities and some of the most talented gospel artists in the industry.
Ms. Tyler’s tenure in the music industry began when she worked as Host of The Video
Source, a music video show where she interviewed many popular Hip Hop and R&B
artists, including P. Diddy, Notorious BIG, Mary J. Blige, et.al. Ms. Tyler also worked as a freelance writer for several music labels, writing bios, press kits, press releases, web
content and new artist announcements.
Prior to forming T. Tyler Productions, Ms. Tyler worked as an Associate at Burson-
Marsteller, a leading corporate public relations firm, where she assisted a number of
diverse clients with marketing, investor relations, issues and reputation management,
mergers and acquisitions, change communications, brand building and crisis
management. At B-M, Tanya was an integral part of the team that helped the Royal
Norwegian Government obtain their seat on the United Nations Security Council. Ms.
Gordon wrote Norway’s monthly newsletter, The Norwegian Navigator, which was
distributed to all of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations as well as the media.
Tanya also assisted the Government of Finland with their “Invest in Finland” campaign
to build awareness of the investment opportunities in that country. Ms. Gordon assisted
the American Battle Monuments Commission with their efforts to erect the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. This campaign received several
awards and commendations.
In 2009, Ms. Tyler launched T. Tyler Talks, an Internet radio show on the Blog Talk Radio platform. The show takes listeners on a refreshing ride through the sometimes hot and all the time tough topics often experienced but seldom discussed. With diverse guests and interesting discussion, Talks gained popularity quickly and was covered in “Page Six” of the New York Post as well as other publications. The show continued to grow and in November of 2010, Tanya launched Tough Talks, a series of live town hall-styled discussions with a hand selected panel. Past events included an exclusive discussion for Lionsgate films at the opening of Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls; A sold out discussion in DC on politics; an official discussion onstage at the Cort Theater immediately following Alicia Keys’ Stickfly with the cast, theatergoers and listeners; A discussion on black men at the ReBar indy theater in Dumbo at the opening of Men Ain’t Boys, and the list goes on. The series is very well received and events in Atlanta on religion and Chicago on violence are already in the works.
Tanya’s most rewarding accomplishment was co-founding The Project: Give Back
Community Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which empowered
communities. For the organization, Tanya developed the Community Champions™
program, which received commendations from Former President Bill Clinton, local
politicians and the media.
Although a native New Yorker, Tanya currently lives in Macungie, Pennsylvania with her
daughter, where she enjoys the work she does as a leader in her church.