Press Opportunities

Kia Jarmon welcomes opportunities to speak on a variety of topics, with media outlets of all types - television, radio, video, podcasts, social media, and other digital platforms.


Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.



Purpose doesn't work alone

"We have this obsession with wanting people to love their jobs," she told me. "But purpose alone at work doesn't account for systemic oppression. It does not account for how a system has caused environmental racism, systemic racism. It doesn't improve your cost of living, your transportation, your healthcare system, or the pay gap in the workplace."

Set Boundaries.

“Evaluate where the expectations are for yourself relative to time, money, relationships, or other areas, and then set rules for each,” suggests Kia Jarmon,

Click here to read more.





Black Tennessee Voices Conversations

Entrepreneur, leader and MEPR Agency Director Kia Jarmon spoke with Tennessean columnist LeBron Hill on March 23 Black Tennessee Voices live chat.

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Kia Jarmon Joins The Block {Live} with Danielle McGee of Black Business Boom

Live with the amazing Kia Jarmon! Kia is telling us about her journey as an entrepreneur and also how the Catalyst program offered by the Nashville chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization helped her.

If you're interested in joining the Catalyst preview class next month visit www.boomin.social/catalyst


The Wellness, Community, Magic Podcast
powered by Triluna Wellness

Thanks for listening to Wellness, Community, Magic, a podcast with a pro-donut, anti-racist, Glenda-the-good-witch agenda.


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The Art of Inclusive Communication

This month for our KG Connects webinar series, we dove headfirst into the power that communication holds in helping businesses become more diverse and inclusive with Kia Jarmon.


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Make it Brave: Building a Confident and Courageous Life with Kia Jarmon

“Several years ago, I spoke on a panel with Kia. And ever since I met her, I’ve admired her confidence and courage. She knows exactly who she is and it’s evident in how she shows up in the world.”


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{Pathway WBC}

“Know that you know your stuff, but more importantly, know that they know you know your stuff.”


Kia Jarmon at Williamson Inc.

{Williamson Herald}

Jarmon described herself as a teacher whose character and integrity are the footstool to her success. Her heroes are Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. Both amazing women “give us what is clear in the direction of going forward,” explained Jarmon.


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{DrAlvin.com}

Kia Jarmon is named as a recipient of the 100 Leading African Americans in 2018.


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{Tennessean - Things to Do: Nashville's Favorite Selfie Spots}

Kia Jarmon reaches for the sky on this historic landmark that serves as a connector of Downtown Nashville and the East Nashville neighborhoods.


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{News Channel 5 + Plus Side of Nashville}

November is National Entrepreneur’s month. Kia Jarmon, of MEPR Agency joins us to give tips on how to proceed as an entrepreneur in Nashville.

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{WKRN - Top Story}

Tenn. congressman’s aide resigns after posting snide remarks about Obama girls

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{Nashville Ledger -
Success at Any Age}

There’s little doubt that the number of women-owned business is growing in the United States – Middle Tennessee included.

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{Shift Your Life Podcast}

Kia Jarmon Shares Keys To Branding Yourself Purposefully


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{Tennessean - More than cookies}

Girl Scouts changed my life. Read more from Kia’s experience as a lifetime member of Girl Scouting.


{Live Your Brand Podcast}

What story does your brand tell? What is the emotion you want your audience to feel? We recently had the chance to answer these and many more great questions with the brilliant Kia Jarmon.

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Kia Jarmon live your brand

{Executive Magazine - Nashville's Women in Business: Innovators}

 

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{USA Today Pet Guide}

Kia shared how to develop a following for your furry friend through social media.

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Ongoing Segments...

{Tennessean.com - Business Talk at Your Desktop}

///Co-creator and weekly guest on the Tennessean.com's Business Talk @ Your Desktop


{12th & Broad's - Kiss With a Fist}

///Bi-Weekly contributor and creator of Kiss With a Fist, a Facebook Live cast discussing pressing issues in the community, business, and how to better communicate.

{12th & Broad's - Brand Map}

///Weekly contributor and creator of Brand Map, helping readers navigate their brand, with 12th and Broad.

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More Press...

4 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned When I Fell In Front of 500 People - SheOwnsIt.com

Meet The MEPR Agency & Kia Jarmon - SpreadLuv.com

Top 10 Lessons About Entrepreneurship in a Coworking Space - COLAB Nashville

Kia Jarmon Honored as Woman to Watch - Middle TN Diversity Forum

Woman in the Spotlight - TN Economic Council on Women Newsletter

The Business, Balance, and Book - Empowerment Talk for Today's Woman radio show

Latin American Chamber Names Six Board Members - Nashville Post

Self-publishing: A different type of book deal - Nashville Ledger

More Singles Choose to Live Alone - Tennessean

More Advice for New PR People - StevenSilvers.com

Women of Influence mention - Living Your Best Life (radio show) with Genma Holmes

Hometown Hero - 760AM radio show

Differences Magazine Show (38:50 mark)

Amazing Nashvillians...Kia Jarmon Woman of Influence - KristaDial.com

Women of Influence Award Finalist - Nashville Business Journal

The Queen's Heart - The Queen's Castle

Alumni Kia Jarmon Honored as Top Forty Under 40 - Belmont University Alumni News

Alumni Kia Jarmon Named Top 30 Under 30 - Belmont University Alumni News

Chronicle of Me: Kia Jarmon - Her Nashville Magazine

Perfection & The Young Female Entrepreneur - Young Female Entrepreneur

Fashion for Everybody Role Model Runway Show - NFocus Magazine

The Carrie Diaries - Tennessean (metromix)

2011 ATHENA Young Professional Nominee (inaugural class) - Nashville CABLE

Corporate Events Go Green - Nashville Business Journal

Forty Under 40: Kia Jarmon - Nashville Business Journal

 

What is Tokenism, and Why Does It Matter in the Workplace - Vanderbilt University

MED Week 2017 Nashville 35th Minority Business Achievement Award winners - Nashville Pride

2017 Community Advocate - Kia Jarmon - Nashville Community Education blog 

Podcast: Lessons from Green Brier Distillery's Charlie Nelson - Tennessean

Things to Do: Nashville's Favorite Selfie Spots - Tennessean

Branding Yourself Purposefully - Shift Your Life Podcast  

Kia Jarmon: Making Purple PR Magic In The City - Urbaanite

Tenn. congressman’s aide resigns after posting snide remarks about Obama girls - WKRN

PR pro to lend tips on how to develop personal brand --Brentwood Life

Entrepreneur Kia Jarmon Kicks Off Leadership Workshop--St. Cecelia Academy

Mompreneurs Find Success Balancing Family, Passion for Business - Nashville Ledger

Ones & Zeroes: The East Side Goes Digital - East Nashvillian Magazine

Success At Any Age - Nashville Ledger

Grammys Prove Music City is More Than Country - News Channel 5

When Your Calling is to Inspire - Jaha Knight Podcast

I Felt Like Quitting My Business: Find & Manifest My Passion - Little Foxes Consulting Podcast

///Kia spoke at the TN Library & Archives Public Library Management Institute.  Here is what some attendees blogged regarding their experience: Reading is a Hoot    +     Check in with Carol

PR vs Journalism with Kia Jarmon & veteran reporter Dwight Lewis - MTSU PRSSA

From 9-5 to Entrepreneur - The Day I Quit

Get Your Skin in the Game - ProCoach

Transformational Brands - Real Talk with Real Entrepreneurs

Kia Jarmon named a W.O.W Entrepreneur - KristaDial.com interviews

Social media moves from secondary role to primary marketing tool - Nashville Ledger

Negotiate: Stop Leaving Money On the Table - View from the Top

6 Things Young PR Pros Should Know to Land a Job - PR Daily