Today we’d like to introduce you to Connie Banks.
Hi Connie, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Well, I am from South Central, so entertainment and music was my everyday life growing up. I started as a promoter in high school for the local parties during the jerking era. After graduating high school, I had a computer science scholarship but at that time, all I had an interest for was radio so I enrolled into the Academy of Radio & Broadcasting in Huntington Beach.
From there, I landed a job at Hot 97.5 Las Vegas as a promotions assistant where DJ Spin Dizzy took me under his wing. At that time, I did not understand the importance of patience, but I am a firm believer everything happens for a reason. I then packed my bags to Atlanta with only $1,000 and a dream. Let me just say it was a wake-up call!!!!!! (Even for a City Girl like me) It made me stronger and a beast at networking.
I still was not satisfied so I headed to Phoenix to work at Power 98.3, I have seen people for many years grow from this station. Deonne, the marketing director gave me a chance and I did not for a moment take it for granted. They allowed me to play many roles. Shout out to DJ Complex and OhJezuz, the best mentors I could have at that time in my life. But, I knew radio was just a stepping stone so I picked up an internship at J.Mckee & Co., which gave me my introduction into becoming a celebrity publicist.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Heck No!!!!! Only the strong survive, ahaha. To be honest, I slept in Hostiles in Atlanta, on the couch in the promotion room, made big sacrifices, I was broke.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
C. Banks PR & Booking Agency is an Entertainment & Management Agency (ATL). We specialize in leveling up both artists and brands through analysis, development, strategy, and innovation. With clients from across music, entertainment and sports, the passion and success rate of the company go hand-in-hand. The company’s first priority is its clients, and its solid relationships with the media and press has provided a solid foundation to back them.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I have taken tons of risks; it’s a part of being an entrepreneur. I missed out on a lot of fun things with my friends and family because I may have had to be on the road or fly to the next state for a client’s interview. I took some time off to not only focus on my health but also to spend time with my family.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/therealconniebanks
