Panelists Ashli Lincoln (WSB-TV), Chata Spikes (City of Atlanta), Ebony Mayo (ATL Magazine), and Jelisa Raquel (Media Girls Network, Inc.), moderated by Mr. Daniel Dickey, “The Renaissance Man” (center), share insight during The Black Media Mixer ATL: Women’s History Month Edition at SM44.Black Media Mixer ATL Closes Out Women’s History Month with a Powerful Night of Connection at SM44
Black Media Mixer ATL Closes Out Women’s History Month with a Powerful Night of Connection at SM44
Atlanta, GA – Atlanta’s media and communications community gathered at SM44 (Steak Market 44) for The Black Media Mixer ATL: Women’s History Month Edition, an intentional evening designed to connect, highlight, and elevate women shaping the media landscape.
Hosted by award-winning media personality Randi O and moderated by Mr. Daniel Dickey, “The Renaissance Man,” the event featured a powerhouse panel of industry leaders across journalism, public affairs, and media entrepreneurship.
Panelists included:
- Jelisa Raquel – Entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, PR strategist, and CEO of Media Girls Network, Inc.
- Ebony Mayo – Publisher & Founder of ATL Magazine
- Ashli Lincoln – Emmy-nominated investigative reporter at WSB-TV
- Chata Spikes – Executive Director of Public Affairs for the Atlanta Police Department and spokesperson for the Mayor’s Office
The conversation delivered a strong blend of professional insight and lived experience, with panelists sharing their journeys, industry perspectives, and the realities of navigating media spaces at a high level. From building platforms and shaping narratives to leading in public-facing roles, the discussion offered both practical knowledge and perspective for those in attendance.
Guests remained engaged throughout the panel, followed by a networking experience that extended the evening’s purpose—creating space for collaboration, visibility, and continued relationship-building among Atlanta’s media professionals and creatives.
SM44 played a central role in the experience, delivering a high level of hospitality, engagement, and service throughout the evening. Guests had the opportunity to meet and connect with owners Alade Aminu (SM44/Bar 44) and Gary Ellis (SM44/Bar 44), as well as Executive Chef Willie Wallace, whose culinary direction shaped the evening’s dining experience.
A curated, family-style spread of appetizers was presented, including kale & arugula salad, shrimp cocktail, grilled shrimp cocktail, Wagyu meatballs, chef-fried mushrooms, crispy Brussels sprouts, collard greens, and mac & cheese—followed by SM44’s Biscoff Croissant Bread Pudding, a standout dessert offering for the evening.
Held on the final night of Women’s History Month, the event served as both a celebration and a call to continued support for women leading across media and communications.
The Black Media Mixer ATL was powered by The Resource Guild (TRG), with Crooked Tea providing beverages and SM44 ATL delivering a high-quality culinary and hospitality experience for guests.
From the energy in the room to the intentionality behind every detail, The Black Media Mixer ATL delivered an experience rooted in connection, insight, and community.
Location:
SM44 ATL
793 Juniper St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
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Attendees engage during a featured conversation with James Seppelfrick (Crooked Tea) speaking.
Guests listen intently during a featured discussion at SM44, highlighting the intimate and conversational atmosphere of the mixer.
Guests connect in conversation at SM44 during The Black Media Mixer.
SM44’s Biscoff Croissant Bread Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream, was a standout dessert offering.
Crooked Tea’s organic tea lineup—raspberry, peach, and lemon—was available for guests at SM44.