Designers Rhonda Peterson, Cheryl Luckett shared, Shelly Dozier-Mckee and public relations expert Katie Kern provided tangible takeaways to an attentive audience on how to use your corporate and home office to build a social media following and acquire press. Attendees stayed seated for the final panel including Events Creative Director; Gail Johnson, Vintage Shop Owner; Ariene Bethea, Designer Steve McKenzie and Erika Hollinshead Ward, and Radio Host Kiplyn Primus talked about how to showcase their personality to impress current and potential clients. 

Organized by Black Southern Belle Collective and Sponsored by Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC)

Photos by Michelle Davina Photography

Tips for Hosting a Networking Event

Provide a stylish program that guests will keep for years to come and share on Instagram!

Have some giveaways. Grocery bags are a great item for guests to keep and use everyday.

Make sure your guests are having a good time and feel comfortable. Hugs always make things better in the South.

Have a step and repeat where guests will see it the most.

Have a drink and snack section with simple stylish linen to make it stand out on social media.