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Client Update

Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook Unveils Lunchtime “Spiritual Stimulus Package” to Washington, DC Residents, Business Owners, Community and Political Leaders

World-Renowned Speaker, Former Presidential Spiritual Advisor, Author and Minister Lifts Spirits, Builds Faith and Offers Hope with Perfect Lunch Hour “Pick Me Up” at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church

Washington D.C. / New York City – May 26, 2009 – Obviously, when we think of lunchtime, we think of a time when we can relax and feed our bodies. Well Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook, World-Renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur and former Clinton Spiritual advisor challenges you to take 30 minutes of your lunch hour and feed your spirit and your soul. Dubbed “Billy Graham and Oprah rolled into one”, by The New York Times, Dr. Sujay, as she’s affectionately known says, “The purpose of this challenge is to inspire people to believe that they are more than their circumstances, to intentionally take their eyes off of their problems and place them on God; the ONLY one who can change their current situation and give them unexplainable peace in these turbulent times”.

Every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45pm she will host Wonderful Washington Worship in Washington, D.C. at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church at 900 Massachusetts Ave. at 9th Street NW, located across from the Convention Center, in the heart of the Nation’s Capitol from June 16th to July 27th. After participating in President Barack Obama’s National Day of Prayer on his first day in office, Dr. Sujay became inspired to take President Obama’s mantra of instilling hope back into the nation very seriously.

Since aggressively stepping up to the “spiritual” plate during the 911 attacks in 2001, serving as the only NYPD Chaplain’s until now, Dr. Sujay has been called, “America’s Chaplain”. She firmly believes that, “We are mind, body and spirit which means it’s time to put the stress of the current economic decline aside and get back to the basics of life – which is simply getting back in touch with your God, His wonderful promises and purpose for our lives.”

After successfully, holding services in New York City on Wall Street to standing room crowds only, Dr. Sujay also recently completed 13 weeks of services on the stage of the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem called “Harlem Hallelujah”, attended by former President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as world leaders, namely Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman Charles Rangel, Congressman Ed Towns and Senator Charles Shulmer and inter-ethnic groups from Japan, Africa, and other countries.

From Wall Street to Pennsylvania Ave, from the Financial Capital to the Nation’s Capital, Dr. Sujay’s goal is to have the half-hour weekly lunchtime services revive the soul of our country and bring inspiration to our nation.

It’s the perfect lunch hour pick me up “Spiritual Stimulus Package” – a half –hour of POWER, and you won’t be late getting back to work! It’s an experience that will help make you feel good about yourself, your life, and your faith.

About Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook aka “Dr. Sujay”:
Dr. Sujay is a world-renowned minister, speaker, entrepreneur and author who has worked with former President Bill Clinton and other politicians and world leaders. As President of Charisma Speakers, a full communications support firm, she also offers inspirational life coaching at colleges, churches, conventions, conferences, and corporations and preparation for public speaking and life..

Feel Free too log on to: http://www.drsujay.com/ for more information, updates, speaker bios, photo gallery, consulting services, books etc.

For more information about “Wonderful Washington Worship”, please feel free to contact Rhonda Ridley at Affinity Public Relations at 718-432-6412 or Rhonda@affinity-pr.com

For media credentials, to interview Dr. Sujay and/or to attend Wonderful Washington Worship, please call Rhonda Ridley at 718-432-6412 or email me at: Rhonda@affinity-pr.com

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PR Done Differently - God's Way!

Hey Gang,

Yes, I know it's been a minute since my last blog. I have been crazy busy and extremely excited by what God has allowed us to work on and be apart of. It all started with what I'll call a "career dilemma."

During the month of December, as we're closing out the year and deciding whether to retain the current roster of clients or begin pitching for new ones, I had the urge to pray for the Lord to show me the next move. The recession had some of my collegues running scared, closing down shop, getting fired and seeking strategic partnerships. Many in our industry were frightened. I must admit I was unsure for a brief moment, then reality hit me and I knew I had to maintain my spiritual foundation.

We had terrific clients, but something made me feel as if "newness" was right around the corner. We weren't directed to pitch, so we just waited to see what God had in store.

Remember, although a PR firm, we do things differently. Praying is BIG around here.

Well, before we knew it, we had four (4) new clients and each project required us to up our game on all levels. The funny thing is, we've noticed that previous experiences and projects had prepared us.

Three months into the new year and God has proven just as committed to this firm now as He was when we started nine (9) years ago. I'm so glad, because without His guidance, peace and desire to love on His children I may have turned into a crazed basketcase like many of my collegues.

Swearing in of Our New Change Agent - Presidnt Barack Obama

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If you had the opportunity to watch any of the Inauguration celebration you must admit, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King would have been proud of President Barack Hussein Obama!!!! He would have been proud to bare witness to his very words coming true. That man stood proud and strong when being sworn in and when giving his speech today. He had no reservatins in his tone and a deserving cocky-ness in his stride. If you noticed, it started as he was walking down the stairs to be seated. He was poised and ever courageous in his stride. I must admit, I could not stop crying. It was all so surreal to me. It still is.

Take a look at the video and share your thoughts.

US Airway Plane Crashes in Henry Hudson - CEO Response was Terrible!

Hey Gang,

Now I know, by now, we've all seen the plane laying so circumspectly in the Hudson River yesterday. What a sight! When my husband, some PR friends and I finally got a chance to speak, the only thing we could talk about was the amazing ability of the pilot and his crew to get ALL of those people safely off of that HUGE aircraft. Not only that, but the courageous and heroic efforts of the pilot to walk the plane completely before he himself disembarked. I don't know him, but I am so very proud of him and his crew. I can't begin to think what was going through his head as everything was going on, but I know he must have been praying. How could you not???

In the past, anytime a plane was in a similar situation and tried to land in the water as Flight 1549 did, it did not fare as well. This man was truly being guided by God.

My issue, however, was the terrible response by US Airways CEO, Doug Parker. He was a somber and sad sight at the news conference. He was uninspired that his pilot, his employees had successfully saved the lives of 154 people. His press conferense was the worst I'd ever seen in respnse to such a MIRACLE!!!!

What your response have been if you were the CEO???

Ann Coulter Has Issues!!!!!!!!

Hey Gang,

As you all may know, since the presidential campaign, I check out ABC's "The View" daily; 1) to see how the five points of view will navigate through the HOT Topics and 2) to see how Sherri and Elizabeth balance their faith when it gets really hot in the view seats.

Today, was a great example. Check out Ann Coulter as she intentionally attacks the ladies of The View. This woman is either VERY crazy or a PR genius. You decide.

Let me know your thoughts.

Why This Election Means So Much To Me

Hey Gang,

Just recently on October 23-25, my husband and I had the amazing opportunity to join the National Urban League Pres./CEO Mr. Marc H. Morial, the cast from HBO's "The Wire" - Sonja Sohn (Kima), Wendell Pierce (Bunk), Clarke Peters (Det. Freamon), and Chad Coleman (Cutty), Author/Activist Kevin Powell on a three day bus tour and rally in the swing state of Virginia. Aptly titled, VOTE TO EMPOWER! "The Urban Vote Down to the Wire", I knew the plan was to encourage folks to go out and vote, to educate and inform, and to be sure that people were not tricked at the polls.

Little did I know how much this tour would mean to me as a black woman, a wife, an entrepreneur and a citizen of the United States.

I thought we'd board a bus speak a little bit and come back home. However, when we arrived there was a spirit of such unity, hope and excitement that we just joined in and blanketed the colleges, shopping malls and housing developments with pamphlets, t-shirts and voter information. I believe this is what it felt like in the 60's when those who came before us were fighting for a worthy cause. They knew the consequences, yet they went anyway. They knew the sacrifices, yet they were not deterred. They knew the price to be paid, yet they paid it in full.

THAT'S HOW WE FELT!

We were a significant part of history and last night proved it. Don't get me wrong, everyone played a HUGE role in Barack becoming our new President, but I didn't realize the historical implicatons or the magnitude that came with venturing off into Virginia. There has been no Democrat to win Virginia in over 40 years; and President Obama had a landslide win there.

My life was forever changed by this experience and you'll see what i mean when I add the photos and ideo footage.

Until next time,

ALL OF GOD's LOVE.

WE DID IT!!!!! Barak Obama is Our President!

Hey Gang,

As you can see it's been a minute since my last post. I have been soooooo busy and under the weather with a pesky cold.

However, nothing compares to how I am feeling today. History has been made and God has allowed me to be apart of it. I am elated!

Recently, my Pastor asked us during a Bible Study, besides Jesus, who we’d like to sit down with, what we’d talk about and why. Well, since I was a little girl my answer to that question has always been Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Simply because of his poise, eloquence, and most importantly his relationship with God. My answer to my Pastor remains the same. There has always been “SOMETHING" about Dr. King that made me want to be more; do more. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt that way. That is until President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Not only do I want to be more, I know I CAN be more. The intensity of my desire to be the best that I can be; doing all that God has called me to has been exponentially increased. To know that God knew all along that this man was plucked out of millions the become a sustaining mark in history blows my mind. I am so honored to be here for such a time as this; that my Mom, my brothers, my sister -in-law, my nieces and nephews and my God-children and my friends and family are all apart of history right along with me.

Who could ask for a better day. "This is the day the Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it."

Until Next Time,

ALL GOD's LOVE.