Today we’d like to introduce you to Christie B. Taylor. She shares her story with us below.
Christie Taylor was born in Washington D.C., and in the early 1970s moved with their family to West Tennessee. Her early years fostered in her a strong affinity for music performance and radio. Her love of “all things artsy” led to her pursuit of a Communication Degree with a concentration in Radio, TV, and Film; and later graduated with a Bachelor’s in Drama TV and Film Performance from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Her radio career can be traced to her hosting an evening show on KUTA, the university’s radio station. Throughout the years, Christie has worked for radio stations from Detroit to Memphis to Birmingham to St. Louis. Whether serving as a radio personality, a radio host for a monthly entertainment show; or hosting a public affairs show, Christie, has earned the credit of being an award-winning radio personality.
A media personality with a knack for conversational interviews, Christie has had the joy of interviewing celebrities and community influencers on radio, TV, and podcast — from world-renowned Jazz saxophonist, Kirk Whalum to author and speaker, Stedman Graham.
One notable television interview was the C-Span Interview with Sana Butler, author of “Sugar of the Crop: My Journey to Find the Children of Slaves.” With over twenty years in the game, Christie has been featured on numerous radio commercials including Mercedes Benz; as well as TV and billboard advertising campaigns.
While radio has served as her primary entertainment platform, Christie’s acting credits include stage, television, film, and radio serials; as well as writing and directing credits for stage and film.
Beyond radio, Christie executive produced her spoken word CD in 2007, “From My Heart: The Collection of Inspirational Thoughts”, available on digital and streaming platforms; co-wrote the film N-Secure, released theatrically in 2010, and distributed by 20th Century Fox; and launched a seminar company, Living LIFE, designed to motivate attendees to realize their purpose and actualize their dream.
Christie’s love of poetry prompted the release of her first book, So(ul) Naked & Deeply Affected: Poetically Speaking under her CBTaylor moniker. Her short screenplay, Smile was recently produced and directed by Macha Rose, a graduate of The New School of New York City.
As a lifelong creative entrepreneur, she runs two consultant services: The Script Polishers focused on script consulting and training; and Christie Taylor Consulting specializing in media and public speaking coaching. Her love of the performing and visual arts is expressed through personal creative projects; as well as showing support for local and regional talent.
Christie, a renaissance woman with a heart of service, loves giving back to the community with a focus on children, the arts, and historic preservation. Christie has been honored for her community efforts throughout the years, including in 2008 by the Memphis Woman Magazine as one of 50 Women in Memphis Who Make a Difference.
Christie’s personal mission is to “Live life in full expression,” and inspire others to do the same.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No! Far from smooth. Someone recently asked me, if I had any advice for someone who wants to follow in my footsteps? My first advice would be… don’t follow in my footsteps. I took so many detours along my journey. *laughs*
The struggles included overcoming feeling insignificant, dropping out of college, self-doubt, being a woman in male-dominated industries, uh, add a Black woman to that. Having to always protect your mind, body, and spirit, while maintaining a love for what you do. It’s a struggle to stay passionate when you’re being downplayed and underpaid. Yet, I celebrate that I never became jaded by the industry. I still love music, media, and the arts.
So, my advice to anyone coming behind me is to not follow in my footsteps but blaze your own trail by doing the work that makes you feel alive. Don’t take shortcuts. Learn your craft inside and out. Maintain your personal integrity.
You may have to do like me, take time out from your career and return to college, 20 years later, to get a new degree to fulfill your new dreams. Make sure to be more than a pretty face or voice. Don’t compromise yourself, or your values to get ahead. Yes, it can be a long road, yet your achievement will be much sweeter and no one will ever be able to stake claim to your success.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Christie Taylor Consulting?
Christie Taylor Consulting is a boutique public relations agency, founded in 2019, that offers services to raise the overall visibility of a brand, person, or company through media. Our specialization is show development and visibility training.
We assist clients with the creation of a podcast or TV talk show, Anchor FM setup, StreamYard branding, basic video editing training, copywriting, script consulting, and branding their online presence. For clients in the public eye, we offer custom-tailored media and visibility training using our Max Out Media methodology.
Equally suitable for communications novices and seasoned media pros alike, our training is designed to help clients confidently control their narrative and messaging. We’re also known for designing show intros/outros, and with my radio background, clients often hire us for voice-over-related projects.
What sets us apart is our highly creative approach to the process. We aim to get into the client’s minds and help them bring out their very best. We don’t believe in the cookie-cutter concept. One size doesn’t fit all. This is why we like to meet with clients to ensure we’re both a good fit.
What I’m most proud of, brand-wise is that I’m known to be passionate about all things media and celebrated for pushing my clients’ vision a little further. I want readers to know that we are available to serve them wherever they are in the world.
We want to build partnerships with clients, so reasonable hourly and monthly rates are offered. We enjoy working with clients who understand that media plays a significant role in their brand’s increased visibility and long-term success.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you, or support you?
To work or collaborate with us, simply visit www.christietaylorconsulting.com and select Contact Us. Another exciting way to support us is to follow us on Instagram @christietaylorconsulting and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ChristieTaylorOnline to gain access to new content every week.
Contact Info:
- Email: christie@christietaylorconsulting.com
- Website: https://www.christietaylorconsulting.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christietaylorconsulting/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christietaylorconsulting
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristieTaylor
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristieTaylor
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/christietayloronline
