Syndicated Empowerment Vignette Series Debuts On
Urban Radio Stations Across The Nation

Reaching millions with her message of inspiration and encouragement professional speaker and radio host Carole Copeland Thomas has launched her 11-week Personal Empowerment Vignette Campaign in ten cities across the United States. Sponsored by Marshalls, each one-minute empowerment tip is designed to show each listener how to enhance their personal development both on and off the job. The campaign is design for urban audiences, and is being broadcast in the top ten urban radio markets in America.

Each vignette airs weekly on either Wednesday or Thursday during the mid-day (10 am to 3 pm) timeframe. The campaign began on February 26th and will end on May 8, 2003.

The radio stations selected include: Atlanta WPZE-FM, Baltimore WWIN-AM & FM, Boston WILD-AM, Chicago WVAZ-FM, Dallas KKDA-FM, Detroit WDMK-FM, Detroit WDTJ-FM, Los Angeles KJLH-FM, New York WBLS-FM, Philadelphia WDAS-FM, Washington, DC WOL-AM and Washington, DC WMMJ-FM.

The 11 Empowerment Themes are: Salute to Black History Month, Defining Empowerment, Women's History Part 1, Smart Fashion Shopping, Women's History Part 2, Fitness and Wellness, Empowerment Redefined, Gaining Inner Strength, Daily Gifts From Above, Stay Fit and Keep The Weight Off, and Step On To Your Empowerment Future.

Carole Copeland Thomas is the voice of personal empowerment. An African American keynote speaker, consultant, author and workshop facilitator, Carole specializes in empowerment, diversity and leadership issues. Her client activities have taken her to 42 states and 3 foreign countries in her sixteen years of business. For three years Carole hosted the daily vignette series "Personal Empowerment Tips" and the popular weekly call in talk show, "Focus On Empowerment" on WILD-1090-AM Radio in Boston. The success of Carole's local program efforts directly led to the creation of her syndicated Empowerment Vignette Series.

Marshalls is one of the nation's leading off-price family apparel and home fashion retailers with over 600 stores spanning 39 states and Puerto Rico. Marshalls offers a wide selection of current season, top quality, brand name merchandise for the entire family and home at amazing savings off traditional retail prices.

As a company, Marshalls is committed to celebrating diversity in the workplace. Our strong values create an environment in which we treat one another with dignity, respect and support. The Marshalls culture embodies different perspectives, ideas and opinions. We recognize that every individual has a unique and important contribution to make. For store locations, call 1-800-MARSHALLS, or visit Marshalls on the web at www.MarshallsOnline.com.

For a FREE copy of all 11 Empowerment Tips, call Carole Copeland Thomas at (508) 947-5755 or email Carole@TellCarole.com. Visit Carole online at www.TellCarole.com.

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