Lisa Rayner Catherall . Dior Mavens
Photography by Laura Hutchins Dove
"Everyone says it but it's worth repeating: In business and in life, honesty is the best policy. I've always been a firm believer of giving 100% to everything I undertake. If I can't give my all, then I will tell you and I will not take on the project. I think being known for honesty is a major bridge to building relationships."
Lisa Rayner Catherall
Publicist- PR consultant
LRK-Media, GA
University of Georgia
ABJ Journalism -Major in Public Relations
ON BUSINESS
Who are your biggest influencers and mentors personally & professionally and why? Personally-my Mother Grace Rayner and my aunt Gail Hutchins. They are the epitome of the "Steel Magnolia" and their beauty and brains have been a major influence on my life. Professorially: In this order, my cousin Terry Marsden Brasfield who became a journalist and mentor-allowing me to follow in her footsteps.
Rebekah Roehrick- who headed up the PR/Special Events department for a major department store and taught me the basics of planning truly special events.
Steve Chamberlain: my boss and friend at Turner Home Entertainment/Broadcasting who believed in me enough to hire me to orchestrate the 50th Anniversary of "Gone With The Wind" for the Turner.
QUEST center
spa. fitness. wellness. medical
3 things that we should know about you?
I have been a fashionista all my life; dressing Barbie since the age of four and continuing throughout my career-creating fashion shows for major department stores, working with the fashion PR circuit in New York and now being chosen as a Dior Maven. I am a native Atlantan with green-eyes and a love of shoes. I have written a book, "Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife".
Richie Arpino Photography
What exciting project are you working on? My business partner, Vikki Locke, and I are working on an event that will take place during the Braves/Dodgers game on Saturday, July 28 with Andee's Army and CCI-Canine Companions for Independence and 680 The Fan. Field of Second Chances features a Pre-Game/On-Field dedication of two CCI trained Golden Retrievers to be named after former UGA baseball player Chance Veazy (who was paralyzed in an accident) and current Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz.
Wax Candle Bar are eco-friendly fragrant candles with reusable containers.
What's been your most successful approach to building business relationships? Everyone says it but it's worth repeating: In business and in life, honesty is the best policy. I've always been a firm believer of giving 100% to everything I undertake. If I can't give my all, then I will tell you and I will not take on the project. I think being known for honesty is a major bridge to building relationships.
Your mantra? “Leopard is a neutral."
What type of digital magazine or periodicals do you enjoy? Vanity Fair is my go to National magazine. The Atlantan is my hometown favorite mag.
GETTING PERSONAL
Favorite spots to frequent for business connections in Atlanta/Nationally and why? Taco Cowboy, of course. It is my husband's newest restaurant and since I am always there, I find it the perfect spot- I have my VIP table where I conduct my business.
From L to R 1) Chef Tom Catherall of Taco Cowboy 2) The bar at Taco Cowboy 3) Le Bilboquet French Bistro 4) Little Alley Steak Click the images for the websites
Apple or Samsung why? Apple, is there anything else?
5 Favorite skin care products & fragrance by Dior that you enjoy using? J'adore is my beach fragrance.
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Lahcen Boufedji Photography
Interviewed by: Maryan Aiken. Publisher. Founder. CEO. CityBox Media. Listening to Spotify. Loose Album. Nelly Furtado.
The Dior Mavens are stylishly captivating. She is a fashionista in her own right. She exudes wellness & beauty and she fully celebrates the moment of who she is now with her chosen field.
She is a ground breaker, a catalyst and an influencer. She is an entrepreneur, a business leader and she is recognized for her business engagements, sense of style, community & philanthropic involvement.
Every month CityBox Media introduces & celebrates a fresh group of Dior Mavens starting June through November 2018.
