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This Friday, we celebrate Renae Williams.

We’re looking forward to seeing our client @iamrenaewilliams recognized as one of the 2026 100 Women of Excellence at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

This recognition honors women making an impact through leadership, service and excellence, a fitting celebration of Renae’s continued work to empower women to live, heal and show up more authentically.

It’s a privilege to support the visibility of women whose work and stories deserve to be seen, heard and celebrated.

Congratulations, Renae. We can’t wait to celebrate you and the other honorees on Friday!

#100WomenOfExcellence #RenaeWilliams #PolishedPublicity #WomenOfExcellence #WashingtonDC by @polishedpublicity

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✨LONG POST✨ Last night was a magical whirlwind! I still haven’t had time to fully process what it felt like to perform on the Weill Recital Hall stage at Carnegie Hall.

What I can absolutely recall is the stillness of the room as @dr_tanyaradzwa opened our set on mbira—how it calmed the space and opened the path for @orelien67 and me to move into song together.

As we shared a few selections from my album, “African Romances,” there was applause before we could even finish the set. I loved that. Break the rules! I looked out into the audience knowing that friends were there supporting me, and I felt so much love in that room. And to all of you who couldn’t be there but sent messages, well wishes, and encouragement from afar—thank you. I felt that support, too.

But truly, the best part of the night was making my Carnegie Hall debut with two people who are very dear to me.

Tanyaradzwa—my sister now for 10 years, after meeting at our doctoral scholarship vocal competition (I won first place, she won second!)—and Aurelien, a most faithful and generous collaborator and an incredible pianist. Thank you both for keeping this entire experience stress-free, moving with the very fast flow, and simply making beautiful music with me.

And finally, thank you, @rasapiano! First of all, you are INCREDIBLE, and I so enjoyed watching you play. What a night you pulled together! I’m deeply grateful for the invitation to share Coleridge-Taylor’s rare songs and for our shared dedication to bringing unheard and overlooked voices in classical music back into listeners ears.

To everyone I met during this wonderfully fast-paced evening, thank you for your kind words and for receiving our heartfelt performance so warmly.

For now, enjoy a few photos from the whirlwind. I believe some official photos will be coming soon.

And if you’d like to hear/learn more of the music we shared last night, I invite you to listen to “African Romances” at the link in my bio.

#BridgetowerProject #AfricanRomances taken in Carnegie Hall by @polishedpublicity

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🌎They were just 22 and 25 in 1897, living an ocean apart—Paul Laurence Dunbar in Dayton, Ohio, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in London. An incredible meeting in London sparked a friendship, and African Romances, Op. 17 was born.

Nearly 130 years later, I have the honor of bringing a new voice to this rarely recorded work that helped lay the foundation for the Black art song tradition.

Explore more of the story…Link in my bio

FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
“AFRICAN ROMANCES”

Makeda Hampton, Soprano
Aurelien Eulert, Piano
Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa, Mbira

#grammys #iamtheacademy #recordingacademy #soprano #foryourconsideration by @polishedpublicity

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FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
✨Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

AFRICAN ROMANCES

One historic collaboration. One enduring musical legacy.

In 1897, African-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar created African Romances, Op. 17. Nearly 130 years later, soprano Makeda Hampton gives a new voice to this rarely recorded work, with only its second known complete studio recording.

Joined by pianist Aurelien Eulert @orelien67 and mbira artist and composer Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa @dr_tanyaradzwa, whose original Prelude and Postlude frame the seven-song cycle, African Romances brings African musical traditions, European art song, and Black American poetry into a wider musical conversation.

This recording is rooted in scholarship, artistry, and cultural memory — and a tribute to two young artists whose historic collaboration deserves to be heard, remembered, and carried forward.

🎧 Listen: Link in Bio or makedahampton.com/FYC

Label: Meyer Media LLC/ @swanstudiosnyc
Publicity: @polishedpublicity

#GRAMMYs #ForYourGrammyConsideration #ClassicalMusic #ClassicalVocal ArtSong by @polishedpublicity

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In recognition of Self-Improvement Month and Self-Care Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a message at the heart of Renae Williams’ Living Out Loud: healing, growth and learning to show up more fully as yourself.

Living Out Loud: Daily Thoughts to Heal, Inspire, and Empower offers daily reflections on self-awareness, confidence, boundaries, emotional wellness and authentic living.

And for those ready to go a little deeper, the companion Living Out Loud Journal provides space to reflect, write, process and turn those daily thoughts into a more personal practice.

This September, consider making your own growth part of the conversation—one reflection, one boundary, one intentional choice at a time.

Heal. Reflect. Grow. Live Out Loud. ✨

#LivingOutLoud #RenaeWilliams #SelfImprovementMonth #SelfCareAwarenessMonth #EmotionalWellness by @polishedpublicity

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✨ New Feature Alert! ✨

Another meaningful media placement for our client, @IamRenaeWilliams!

We're excited to share Renae's latest guest feature with @GirlTalkHQ: "How Women Can Stop Performing for Others and Begin Living Authentically."

In this thoughtful piece, Renae explores the power of letting go of external expectations, embracing your authentic voice, and choosing a life that's rooted in purpose instead of performance. It's a timely reminder that you don't have to shrink yourself or seek approval to be worthy.

We're honored to help amplify stories that inspire women to heal, grow, and live out loud.

Congratulations, Renae!

#MediaPlacement #PublicRelations #GirlTalkHQ #LivingOutLoud #RenaeWilliams by @polishedpublicity

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📣 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We’re excited to officially share Living Out Loud: Daily Thoughts to Heal, Inspire, and Empower — the upcoming book by Renae Williams.

Rooted in healing, confidence, and personal growth, Living Out Loud is a powerful collection of daily reflections created to encourage self-awareness, authenticity, and intentional living.

This project is an extension of Renae’s ongoing mission to empower women to show up fully in their lives. More details coming soon.

Stay tuned and follow along for updates. @CocoBella62

#PolishedPublicity #RenaeWilliams #LivingOutLoud #WomenWhoLead #HealingJourney by @polishedpublicity

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Staci Kirk is the definition of resilience, purpose, and transformational leadership.

Her latest feature in Where It Begins Magazine
highlights her journey as a six-time cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of The Warrior Coach + The Stiletto Boss Foundation—showing women what’s possible when faith, healing, and vision align.

We’re honored to support Staci as she continues to rise, lead, and empower women to step into their own strength.

Read her full feature in Where It Begins Magazine.

Polished Publicity: Elevating stories that inspire impact.

#WomenWhoLead #WomenWhoRise #PurposeDrivenWomen #ResilientWomen #HealingJourney #WarriorMindset #StrengthInScars #MediaFeature #PressFeature #PolishedPublicity #PRWithPurpose #PurposeDrivenPR #StorytellingMatters #StaciKirk #TheWarriorCoach #StilettoBossFoundation #whereitbeginsmagazine by @polishedpublicity

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Client spotlight ✨ Renae Williams (@cocobella62) shares her evolution from content creator to purpose-driven leader in her new @boldjourneymag feature. Her story is a reminder that when you lead with authenticity and heart, your impact expands far beyond the screen.

#PolishedPublicity #MediaPlacement #ClientSpotlight #BoldJourney #WomenInBusiness #WomenFounders #BeautyFounder #NaturalHairCare #EmpoweredWomen #WomenWhoInspire #PurposeDriven #BrandStory #PressFeature #DMVEntrepreneurs #PRThatWorks #BlackWomenInBusiness #dmvsmallbusiness #WomenSupportingWomen #BeautyBrands #SuccessStories #EntrepreneurLife by @polishedpublicity

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We’re so excited to see @cocobella62's Wash & Go Styling Duo featured in @advisor.mag’s "Essentials to Elevate Your Everyday" roundup curated by the amazing @akbrownstl!

This hydrating, curl-defining duo was made to make your wash days smoother, your curls softer, and your everyday a little more effortless.

Thank you for the feature and for spotlighting brands that help women show up confidently — one great hair day at a time.

#CoCoBellaNatural #WashAndGo #NaturalHairCare #AdvisorMag #BlackOwnedBeauty #MoistureMethod #HealthyHairJourney #TexturedHair #EverydayEssentials by @polishedpublicity

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