We had the good fortune of connecting with Adrienne Allen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Adrienne, do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
My favorite quote is “the world didn’t give it and the world can’t take it away”. I love this quote because so often, we are deterred or turned off by things that happen to us at the hands of other people. Whether that be gossip, speaking negatively about you, or simply trying to make you believe that you are undeserving of the dreams and goals that you have created for yourself. All of these things are untrue, never let other people talk you out of believing in yourself and your abilities. The world won’t give it to you, getting it is up to you and once you have it, the world won’t be able to take it away from you.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business is IPY Agency LLC which started as I’m Promoting You. I shortened the name after being told that it may be a bit long and shortening it to letters would add to its professional appearance. We are a boutique public relations firm based here in Atlanta, GA working with celebrity, lifestyle, wellness, and entrepreneurial clients. I began this PR journey as a writer thinking that would be the path my life took but life had other plans. In writing articles and securing interviews, I was able to build relationships that would propel me into the world of entertainment. Understandably, being in the public relations field isn’t easy at all, dealing with the negative thoughts that come with working with a publicist due to bad past experiences or not fully understanding paying a monthly retainer with no tangible return on the investment, have created doubt in the public relations industry but I am so proud to have been able to nurture relationships with my clients and the media to help re-shape the public’s impression of publicists one client at a time.

One thing I’ve learned along the way is that there’s enough for all of us. Working in public relations has many levels and like other career paths, relationships in this industry are not just built on experience, they are built with knowledge, skill, and personality. Not everyone is going to get along & not everyone is going to appreciate your work style but if you find the right clients, magic can and will happen.

I want everyone to know that the IPY Agency loves and appreciates all of its clients both past and present. Being a client of IPY Agency LLC is like having an extended family. I work just as hard for my clients as I work for myself because when they win, I win.

Any great local spots you’d like to shoutout?
Absolutely! Shout out to the Waffle House, you know, they can be a person’s best friend regardless of what the naysayers say. Shout out to J. Christopher’s, Juicy Crab, Mary Mac’s tearoom for the fried chicken, Cirque Daiquiri bar for the frozen drinks, Orient Express for the Chinese food, Los Bravos for Mexican & of course Slutty Vegan to get Sluttified!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Keith L. Brown is an amazing client & a genuinely amazing person. His spirit is so loud that it can be hard to believe that someone as sweet, caring & knowledgeable is walking around in human form.

Website: www.theipyagency.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impromotingyou/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/promotingyou
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IPYAgency/?ref=bookmarks

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