Monique Brown McKenzie "If it is to be; it's up to me." Company: Small Business Boot Camp Location: Charlotte, NC Website: www.smallbusinessbootcamp.biz

Biography:
Monique Brown McKenzie, MBA is a multi-talented executive/journalist who has developed into a dynamic sought after public speaker dedicated to revitalizing the economy by saving and preserving America's black small businesses. This mother of three travels the country providing blackpreneurs with the tools they need to survive and thrive during these economic times.

Monique, otherwise known as the finest matchmaker in business, is currently the president of Small Business Boot Camp. Her company plays matchmaker to small businesses by directly connecting these enterprises to the proper resources, tools, professionals, and education to grow and prosper. The Charlotte-based firm accomplishes this through one-on-one consultations, customized on-site training, networking events, publications, various online tools, and other cutting-edge techniques.

Monique also hosts The McKenzie Business Forum. The radio program, sponsored by Small Business Boot Camp, features business experts as well as successful business owners that educate listeners on how they can implement innovative strategies to boost brand awareness, expand their customer base, and increase profits. This venture allows her to capitalize on her experience as a prior host on New York's 107.9 News and Views radio segment.

Monique is most known for her work as an author and journalist. Her book, It's a sistah thing: A guide to understanding and dealing with fibroids for black women, has gained worldwide recognition. She's also ghostwritten several books for physicians and other business professionals. In addition, the award-winning journalist is a weekly columnist for the Charlotte Post and has written hundreds of articles for publications nationwide, including the Charlotte Weekly, Today s Charlotte Woman, the Union County Weekly, Essence, Heart & Soul, Honey, Jewel, Kiplinger s Personal Finance, Black Enterprise, Diversity Inc., Next Step, the School Library Journal, Suburban Styles, Silhouette, and Real Health.

Beyond that, Monique has spent several years teaching in the graduate program for Long Island University and for the Small Business Administration.

Monique is a popular inspirational, yet informative, speaker. She's served as a moderator and keynote speaker at various events for organizations such as the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (NJ), Black Enterprise, Professional Women of Color (NY), Black Women in Sports Foundation (PA), African American Strategic Planning Group (KY), Circle of Sisters, Harlem Health Fest, Hillside Chapel and Truth Center (ATL)and African American Women of Tour.

She has been featured on Fox News (NYC), KISS FM (NYC), the Sacramento Bee Newspaper, The Philadelphia Tribune, The New York Times, Today's Black Woman, Essence Magazine, Heart & Soul Magazine, Upscale magazine, Black Issues Book Review, KJLH radio in Los Angeles, and other media outlets.

Monique received her master's degree from Long Island University and her undergraduate degree from Bernard M. Baruch College.

To join the Small Business Boot Camp Network, visit www.smallbusinessbootcamp.biz.

Availability:
Monique Brown McKenzie can speak on the following: 7+ Strategies You Must Implement to Beat the Recession, Why Your Business Needs a Matchmaker, What Every Black Business Needs to Do to Survive and Thrive in this Economy, How Blackpreneurs Can Use the Stimulus Package to Stimulate Their Businesses, What Businesses Need to Know about Credit, Show me the money, Happiness 101, Living Your Dream and Making Money Doing It; Health and Wellness: Fibroid-Free is the Way to Be.