THANK YOU!!!

I would like to express my heart felt gratitude for the support you showed me for the first edition of The Advocate. My heart was full as I read the responses from so many of you.

My brother and other family members from Louisiana thought that I was featured in an article in the Baton Rouge Newspaper, "The Advocate." Calls were coming to my parents like, "Cher, may Brandi was featured in the paper, yeh?"

Some wanted to know the reason that I created such a vehicle. It was primarily to give voice to the awesome Young Professionals that I see each day... some patiently waiting for their shot, others taking it by wit and maneuver, but all with passion, exuberance and skill. Besides, I wanted someone to advocate for me.

Here are some of the comments that I received...

"Brandi,I think that this is absolutely awesome! I commend you on your advocacy of spreading information that young professionals need to know. Great idea...and you're doing a good job of presenting it! If I can be of any assistance, please let me know."

"Greetings Brandi,Very nice and very well put together. Congrats, I am proud of your accomplishments. I would love to support in some way."

"Just wanted to send you a note letting you know that this was put together well and very informative."

And yes I did get a constructive comment:

"when mixing politics with business you need to make sure you're on the same side of table before mixing.Private business, hotel and tax payer's money isn't a good mix for me.."

Unfortunately, politics, business, tax payer's money, etc. are all a part of my life as a Young Professional and I have to call it like I see it in whatever combination.

Now I've got to start working on the sequel. :)