Manifest Greatness LLC

07/24/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our brilliant client, Dr. A.D. Carson—award-winning rapper, author, and the nation’s only known bona fide as well as tenured Professor of Hip-Hop at the University of Virginia—has just announced his forthcoming book Being Dope, available now for preorder via Oxford University Press. 📚🔥

Part memoir, part lyrical manifesto, Being Dope fuses rap, theory, critique, and poetry to challenge how the world sees hip-hop and those who create it. This genre-defying work continues Dr. Carson’s tradition of pushing the boundaries of what academic scholarship can be—and who it’s for.

Official publication date: November 19, 2025
Based on his groundbreaking “mixtap/e/ssay” albums

Read our latest press release to learn more: http://bit.ly/3TPrz0q

Preorder now at Oxford University Press:
Hardcover: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/being-dope-9780197742620
Paperback: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/being-dope-9780197742637

Want to interview Dr. Carson about the book, hip-hop scholarship, or his mixtap/e/ssay legacy? Reach out to us directly at [email protected] or send a DM.

If you’re looking to position your work at the intersection of culture, creativity, and thought leadership—DM us or email [email protected] to see how we can support your next big announcement.

07/14/2025

🌍 Feature Alert!
Our phenomenal client Nubia Younge—serial entrepreneur, travel advocate, and founder of Nubia Younge Global—is featured in Bold Journey, a national platform reaching 3M+ monthly readers! 🙌🏾✨

In this inspiring interview, Nubia shares her journey of resilience, her mission to empower others through global experiences, and what it really takes to build a purpose-driven brand from the ground up.

📰 Read the full article: https://boldjourney.com/meet-nubia-younge/
We couldn’t be more proud!

🔥 Want to get your story featured in top-tier outlets like Bold Journey or Essence?
📩 DM us or email [email protected] to learn how we can help you show up and shine.

07/14/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
Our powerhouse client, Cassandra Welchlin, Executive Director of the MS Black Women’s Roundtable, joins Mississippi Edition on MPB News—a trusted platform reaching 100K+ weekly listeners and readers—to discuss the fight for Black women’s economic justice in honor of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.

From personal truth to powerful policy, Cassandra brings the insight and urgency this conversation demands.💪🏾

🎧 Listen here: https://shows.acast.com/5d892b22719a100a4a0192bd/episodes/68713b2fc8b2c1159db624a5

Then pass it on—these are the stories that drive change.

Want support getting your story featured on platforms like MPB News, Forbes, or NBC?
DM us or email [email protected] to get started.

07/10/2025

🎶 A standing ovation is in order! Congratulations to our brilliant client Dr. A.D. Carson, on the debut of his groundbreaking orchestral hip-hop project, "i used to love to dream: metaphors", in collaboration with the Charlottesville Symphony. 👏🏾🔥

This powerful release not only pushes the boundaries of storytelling through sound—but also uplifts community, history, and culture in a way only Dr. Carson can.

🙏🏾 Huge thanks to University of Virginia | UVA Arts for amplifying this important work across their platforms—reaching more than 200,000+ engaged readers and followers. We’re proud to support voices that are reshaping how we experience art, activism, and academia.

📖 Read the full feature: https://arts.virginia.edu/stories/uvas-dr-ad-carson-debuts-orchestral-hip-hop-project-metaphors-charlottesville-symphony

🎤 Got a story that deserves this kind of spotlight? Let’s connect.
DM us or email [email protected] to get started.

This week marks the official release of “& metaphors”, a groundbreaking live orchestral-rap collaboration by Dr. A.D. Carson, Associate Professor of Hip-Hop and the Global South at the University of Virginia.

07/10/2025

📣 Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day — and we’re proud to share our client Cassandra Welchlin’s powerful new op-ed in MadameNoire (monthly reach: 5.2 million): “The Check Is Long Overdue.”

In this bold piece, Cassandra—Executive Director of the MS Black Women’s Roundtable—lays bare the wage gap Black women continue to face, and calls for real policy solutions to close it for good.

Read and share the full article: https://madamenoire.com/1444529/black-womens-equal-pay-day-the-check-is-long-overdue-op-ed/

Want support getting your thought leadership placed in top-tier media? Let’s talk. 👇
📩 DM us or email [email protected] to get started.

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is not just a date on the calendar — it’s a receipt marked by exhaustion, resilience, and being underpaid.

07/09/2025

📣 Nonprofits & Small Businesses — Want to train your team without breaking the budget? You may qualify for state-funded upskilling programs!

Choose from 3 powerhouse training options — or combine them all:

✅ The Smart PR Blueprint by Manifest Greatness Media, led by Emmy- and NAACP Image Award–nominated strategist Tomika Anderson Greene, this high-impact media training helps you share powerful stories that attract press and funders, build a mission-aligned PR strategy, and earn major visibility (like NBC’s Kelly Clarkson Show & Forbes!)

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07/01/2025

We’re in Good Housekeeping! 🙌🏾�Single Parents Who Travel! and our founder, Tomika Anderson-Greene, are proud to be featured in Good Housekeeping—a legacy lifestyle publication reaching over 12 million readers each month!

In the article, Tomika shares her top tips for traveling with a baby—offering smart, real-life advice to help new parents explore the world with more confidence, care, and a little less chaos. Read here: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a65173426/tips-for-traveling-with-a-baby/

Single Parents Who Travel (SPWT) is a global community and travel concierge service created by and for solo parents, with more than 15,000 active members in our Facebook group. Founded by our very own CEO, Tomika, SPWT’s mission is to make travel more accessible, empowering, and enjoyable for single-parent families—now with over 567 million media impressions and counting.

This national feature is another proud moment for our tribe—proof that single and solo parents deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated in mainstream parenting and lifestyle media.

📣 Journalists, podcasters, and media professionals:
Tomika is open to sharing her story and expert advice. If you'd like to feature her on your platform to speak about travel, parenting, or single parent empowerment, reach out at [email protected].

📣 Brands, businesses, and changemakers:
Want to see your story in major outlets like Good Housekeeping? With over 12 million readers, this kind of visibility can amplify your mission and open new doors.

Let’s make it happen—DM us or email [email protected] to get started.

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06/28/2025

Manifest Greatness Media is proud to celebrate another powerful press moment for our client Nubia Younge, featured in Forbes for the debut of Kismet Pride—her first-ever Black LGBTQIA+ Pride experience in Tulum! 🏳️‍🌈✈️

As highlighted in “Pride Abroad: Global Destinations Embracing LGBTQ+ Travelers,” Nubia’s visionary brand Black in Tulum has officially launched Kismet Pride, a luxury, sapphic-centered celebration at Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club. From rooftop foam parties and curated mixers to wellness sessions and beachside joy, Kismet Pride is changing the face of global q***r travel—centering Black joy, safety, identity, and community.

Dive into the full story and witness how Nubia and Kismet Pride are reshaping inclusivity in international travel:�https://www.forbes.com/sites/martiebowser/2025/06/27/pride-abroad-global-destinations-embracing-lgbtq-travelers/

📣 Want to see your name in bold headlines too?

Let’s turn your mission into media. DM us or email [email protected] to get started.

Despite the shifting political climate, these global destinations provide safe and accepting celebrations for LGBTQ+ travelers during PRIDE month and beyond.

06/27/2025

Happy World MSME Day to the fearless founders, the nonprofit visionaries, the purpose-driven go-getters building something extraordinary—often with limited resources and limitless passion.

We see you.

We know the late nights, the big dreams, the juggling act of wearing all the hats. We know what it’s like to build something from the ground up and to wonder if anyone’s really noticing the work behind the scenes.

That’s why today, on , we want to say:�You deserve to be seen. You deserve to be heard.�Not just locally, but nationally—and even globally.

🌟 That’s exactly why we’re offering our Smart PR Blueprint—funded up to 90% by the State of Texas—to help small businesses and nonprofits like yours finally get the visibility you’ve earned.

It’s the same media strategy we’ve used to get our clients featured in CNN, Essence, NBC, USA Today, Forbes and more.

This isn’t just training—it’s a blueprint to help you tell your story in a way that gets attention, attracts resources, and moves your mission forward.

Funding ends September 30. Learn more at https://bit.ly/MGMTexasFundedPRMediaTraining
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06/19/2025

Manifest Greatness Media is celebrating another powerful media moment for our client Nubia Younge, featured in GayCities, where she dives into her journey as a Black q***r travel pioneer. ✈️🏳️‍🌈

Nubia opens up about how she’s redefining travel for Black and q***r communities—from iconic influences and hidden destinations to the moment she realized that true belonging comes from seeing yourself reflected in the world.

Read the full story to explore her insights, insider travel tips, and the inspiration behind her movement: https://www.gaycities.com/articles/99258/nubia-younge-black-q***r-travel-interview/

📣 Want to get featured in major media publications too?
Let’s turn your story into headlines. DM us or email [email protected].

Why travel expert Nubia Younge believes splurging smart beats spending big, plus her ultimate LGBTQ+ dinner guests & where they'd dine.

09/05/2024