Debra Locker Group

Instead of a client behind the mic, it is me this time.

Seasoned journalist Kathie Stamps invited me to be on her podcast, Writers Rotation. We chatted about what PR is and isn’t, the No. 1 skill needed to be successful in public relations (which is applicable in most industries), why former journalists make great PR pros, and even what I’m reading.

If you listen, I hope you’ll take away a few nuggets of knowledge.

47 Debra Locker: PR professional, entrepreneur - Writers Rotation Debra Locker Griffin provides big-city caliber public relations with small-town charm by applying the same inquisitive spirit that served her so well in television news journalism. Her three-plus decades of professional excellence have put her in ...

This StyleBlueprint profile about Dasha Grankina of Bodhi Salt Center was more than a year in the works. Thanks to the fantastic Lennie Omalza Grady for pushing it through. Give it a read - Dasha is super interesting and Bodhi’s mascot Ozzy is worth a look.

Afrobeats in the Gardens is the buzz! This Saturday’s event at Locust Grove - Historic Locust Grove, Inc. is receiving coverage on Great Day Live, LOUToday, and in the Courier Journal.

Afrobeats Creator Andrea Meriwether says less than 10 tickets remain and none will be sold at the door. Join us!

Afrobeats in the Gardens Returns June 20! To learn more, visit locustgrove.org/event/afrobeats-in-the-gardens-2026

The gardens of Locust Grove - Historic Locust Grove, Inc. were alive tonight with celebration.

A group of media, influencers, and additional VIPs received a sneak peek of the June 20 Afrobeats in the Gardens. The vivacious Andrea Meriwether is the founder of Afrobeats - she was a gracious host this evening.

If you’d like to attend Afrobeats (which, you should, by the way), tickets may be found on https://locustgrove.org/event/afrobeats-in-the-gardens-2026/. Tickets will Not be sold at the door and only a limited amount remain.

When I explain what’s unique about client Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. to people who are unfamiliar with the brand, I start with the thieving experience. Moving forward, I’ll simply share this tastefully written article from Janet Patton of Kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald Leader.

https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article315626523.html