First Friday

Check out our local Philadelphia highlight interview each month!

First Friday Interview: Author & Former ANTM, B.C. Hatch

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From America’s Next Top Model contestant to published poet, B.C. Hatch can now add children’s book author to her list of amazing accomplishments. We’re thrilled to feature this empowering female author as this month’s First Friday as she debuts her book, Beyond Pretty, on tour. This alphabet book that encourages both children and parents to […]

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First Friday Interview: The Voice’s JAMAI

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This month’s First Friday feature may look familiar, as he recently stepped into the spotlight on national television. JAMAI is a local Philadelphia songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and a former contestant on Season 14 of NBC’s The Voice. He sailed through the blind auditions with both Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys turning their chairs and fighting

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First Friday Interview: Iris ‘Barbee’ Bonner, These Pink Lips

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Philadelphia artist, Iris Barbee Bonner is the founder of “ThesePinkLips.” Through her artwork and fashion line, Iris empowers women to be sexy, strong, beautiful, and comfortable with her femininity and power. She’s well-known for her big hair, and even bigger personality, as she creates her very own artistic language. There is truly nothing like Iris’

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First Friday Interview: Tara Nayak, ND

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Since January is all about being our best selves in the new year, we’re featuring Tara Nayak, ND for our January First Friday. Dr. Nayak is a naturopathic doctor, which means she is trained to handle any health concern as a general practitioner, but specializes in the treatment of complex chronic diseases, digestive issues, and

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First Friday Interview: Christian Crosby, Philadelphia 76ers In-Arena Host

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In mist of an incredible Philadelphia 76ers season, we have the perfect feature interview this month. Christian Crosby is recognized around town for his high energy as the officially Philadelphia 76ers in-arena host. We’d say he’s definitely in the running for the coolest job ever. Success, however, only comes with hard work, as Christian is

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First Friday Interview: Natalie Egenolf, 97.5 The Fanatic & 610 AM Sports Host

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This month, we’re excited to feature Philadelphia media personality, Natalie Egenolf, who is making a big impact in this city. She has been an on-air voice with 97.5 The Fanatic, Comcast SportsNet, Phillies Nation, and CBS Radio. Recently, Natalie has added writing, hosting and producing her own radio show to her list of talents. Learn

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First Friday Interview: Gigi Gustin, American Grit Season 2

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Tune into on FOX this summer and you may catch a familiar face. Glassboro, New Jersey’s very own Gigi Gustin competes in the new season of American Grit, the military-style competition TV series starring WWE John Cena. Watch as sixteen competitors undergo a series of team challenges designed to test their ability to work together, strategize

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First Friday Interview: Christina Cassidy of PHLCVB

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For this month’s First Friday Interview, we thought it was most appropriate to acknowledge someone who is not only making a large footprint behind the lens, showing off Philadelphia for everything it has to offer, but who is also playing a large role in this year’s NFL Draft. Christina Cassidy is the Social Media Specialist at

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First Friday Interview: Marilyn Russell

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Well-known to the radio industry and Philly PR Girl, Marilyn Russell sat down with us for our First Friday Interview Series. Marilyn was a long-time radio host for “Mornings with Marilyn” on WBEN-FM 95.7 and most recently landed a new gig joining CBS Radio. Since she takes the time to feature so many extraordinary women

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First Friday Interview: Amber Lynn of Amberella

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  February is the month of love, so we took the opportunity to sit down and get to know the lady behind the beautiful street art hearts that have taken over Philadelphia. The mixed media and street artist’s name is Amber Lynn, perhaps better known as Amberella (a nickname that started 15 years ago and has

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