Five Reasons I Want to be a Black Woman - Former Miss Georgia Celebrates the Black Woman

CUMMING, GA, August 25, 2011 (Press-News.org) With the release of feature film 'The Help' and the upcoming unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C., race relations are once again taking center stage in media coverage and cultural forums. This evolving climate of racial diversity provides a perfect opportunity for relevant and insightful conversation.

Kim Gravel has traveled the world meeting and connecting with people as an inspirational speaker, television host, entertainer and life coach. She has listened and learned about different cultures, races and societies, and connected with one segment in particular - the black woman. Repeatedly among the African American women Kim meets, she sees positive virtues like strength, perseverance, transparency, independence, and confidence.

Kim's experiences with women in the black community have inspired her to write a book and blog series entitled 'Five Reasons I Want to be a Black Woman.' Her inspiration was fueled by admiration for and the desire to celebrate the black woman. Kim explains, "I've spoken to, life-coached and ministered to thousands of women over the years but there is something I've noticed about black women that is unique. There is something they have that I am drawn to like white on rice. African American women possess certain qualities that ALL women could learn from. Whether it's how they relate to men, how they parent or even their self-image. This book will reveal those unique qualities and inspires ALL women to bring out their strength, power of influence and their black woman within!" Her multi-media and multi-mode campaign of the same title will also include a series of podcasts with this theme. "In speaking with over 100 black women from all different walks of life, I have seen a common thread that links them not only in heritage but in voice. That strong voice and self-assuredness is what makes me say "I want to be a black woman"!

Kim is available for print media, radio spots, and television segments as a contributor or commentator in discussions of race relations and women's issues. Her insight gained through being a life coach, entertainer, inspirational speaker, television host interviewer, entrepreneur, author, wife, and mother give her a unique perspective that appeals to audiences from all walks of life. Her latest inspiration is sure to serve as a vehicle for embracing racial diversity!

Why Does Kim Gravel Want to Be a Black Woman? Former Miss Georgia, Kim Hardee Gravel is embracing her Southern upbringing with the launch of this new blog series and book entitled 'Five Reasons I Want to be a Black Woman'. With bleach blonde hair and crystal blue eyes, you see that Kim Gravel was not physically born a black woman, but her quick wit, no-nonsense attitude, and never say die confidence suggests the soul of a sista' lies beneath her snow white exterior. Kim explains, "There is something about the black woman that speaks to me. The confidence, the faith and the endurance they posses are qualities I resonate with. I admire their ability to "tell it like it is" and not be bothered by what people think. Some people have labeled this "BWA", black woman attitude, but in my travels as a life coach, speaker, tv host, and minister I have witnessed this attitude, this way of life as being CONFIDENT, ASSURED and "ain't got nothing to lose".

About Kim Gravel: Kim has been speaking to and inspiring audiences for over 20 years. Her signature style that combines humor, compassion, authenticity, and relatability results in audiences feeling uplifted and empowered. Kim has represented her home state of Georgia in the Miss America pageant, and the USA as a Goodwill Ambassador to Japan. Kim is also a seasoned television host and interviewer. She has logged thousands of hours as a host of award-winning talk shows "Friends & Neighbors" and "Atlanta Live". Her comfortable style and solid reputation have made her one of the most sought after interviewers in Atlanta for publicists, authors, actors and public figures. Combining her expertise skills of communication and leadership, Kim is also a certified Life Coach. Kim works with people in large groups as well as on an individual basis. Her compassionate yet straight forward "Dr. Phil-esqe" style keeps her in high demand as a Life Coach, mentor and advisor. As lead singer and songwriter of recording group Beloved, Kim entertains and sings to thousands across the country every year, including hosting the sold-out Beloved women's conference annually in Atlanta. Kim has been managing people and projects for many years in the corporate world in the area of cosmetics, property management and construction. Even with all her business endeavors, she still finds time to raise her two boys, Beau (4) and Blanton (2) with husband Travis. Meet Kim at http://www.kimgravel.com and http://www.vimeo.com/26979337 . Kim is represented by the New York based N.S. Bienstock, Inc. talent agency (http://www.nsbienstock.com); Agents Adam Leibner aleibner@nsbtalent.com and Samantha Marpe smarpe@nsbtalent.com.