The actor also was known for roles in
'Titanic,' 'The Terminator' and 'Big Love.'
Bill Paxton, known for roles in movies fromAliens, TitanicandTwisterand TV shows likeBig Loveand
CBS' newTraining Day,has died at 61,The Hollywood Reporterhas confirmed. The actor passed away
due to complications from surgery.
A representative for the family released a statement
saying, "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has
passed away due to complications from surgery. A loving husband and father,
Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and
went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and
prolific actor and filmmaker. Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who
knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable. We ask to please
respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored
husband and father."
Throughout his four-decade career, he appeared in films
includingThe Terminator(1984),Weird Science(1985),Aliens(1986),Predator2 (1990),Tombstone(1993),True Lies(1994),Apollo 13(1995),Twister(1996),Titanic(1997), A Simple Plan (1998), U-571
(2000) andEdge of Tomorrow(2014). Several of those were directed
by James Cameron, includingAliens,
Terminator, True LiesandTitanic.Along
with the cast ofApollo 13,he won a SAG Award for best ensemble
in 1996.
His TV credits include the HBO seriesBig Love,from 2006–2011, and he received three
Golden Globes nominations for his performance. He also received an Emmy nom for
his role in History's miniseriesHatfields
& McCoys.
Most recently, Paxton starred in CBS'Training Dayseries
from Antoine Fuqua, which is set 15 years after the events of the feature film.Training Daypremiered
Feb. 2 on CBS and wrapped production in December. CBS has not said whether it
will continue to air.
On the film side, the actor had already completed work onThe Circle,the
adaptation of Dave Eggers’ book that is directed by James Ponsoldt. He played
the father of Emma Watson’s character. The film is slated for release via STX
on April 28.
"We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of
Bill Paxton," HBO said in a statement. "Big Lovewas a
seminal series for HBO for many years due to Bill's extraordinary talent and
grace. Off screen, he was as warm, smart and fun as one could be. A true
friend to so many at HBO. He will be greatly missed."
Paxton was born William Paxton on May 17, 1955, in Fort
Worth, Texas to Mary Lou (Gray) and John Lane Paxton, a businessman and actor.
At age 8, he was in the crowd when President John F. Kennedy spoke at the Hotel
Texas in Fort Worth on Nov 22, 1963 — the day Kennedy was assassinated.
At age 18, he moved to Los Angeles, where he got his
start as a set dresser for Roger Corman's New World Pictures. He went on to
make his big-screen debut in the Corman-produced 1975 filmCrazy Mama,
directed by Jonathan Demme.
The actor died at 61 due to
complications from surgery.
Bill Paxton, an Emmy-nominated
actor whose four-decade career included roles in films Aliens, Twister
and Titanic as well as TV shows Big Loveand Hatsfields
& McCoys has died due to complications from surgery. He was 61.
Paxton's family released a
statement saying, "A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in
Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an
illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and
filmmaker. Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his
warmth and tireless energy were undeniable."
Paxtons was nominated for an
Emmy for his role on the miniseries Hatsfields & McCoys. He
played a polygamist on HBO's Big Love, earning him three Golden
Globe nominations.
"We are extremely
saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Paxton," HBO said in a statement. Big
Love was a seminal series for HBO for many years due to Bill's
extraordinary talent and grace. Off screen, he was as warm, smart and fun as
one could be. A true friend to so many at HBO. He will be greatly missed."
Paxton also starred in CBS' Training
Day series from Antoine Fuqua, which premiered this month. He had
already completed work on The Circle, the adaptation of Dave Egers’
book that is directed by James Ponsoldt. He played the father of Emma Watson’s
character. The film is slated for release via STX on April 28.
FEATURED NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES IN LONDON 2011/2012
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Big Night Nye -Johny Pach (Mtv & Sky Living Presenter), Jordan’s ITV2 Stars Gary Cockerill & Phil Turner Will Be Hosting Countdown With Lucien Laviscount (Celeb Big Brother) Will Be Hosting The Night At The New Years Eve Mask Party At The New Swanky 141 broadway In Wimbledon. Which Has Just Had The Most Amazing Bar Built And Will Blow You Away With The Design Of It, You Will Be The First People To Experience The New Bar....The Bar Is Something Even The West End To Struggle To Match.....We Have Also Have A Guest Dj Zac Lichman(Ziggy Big Brother) So This Is Gonna Be The Partys Of All Partys Do Not Miss Out .... Mask Isnt Essential On The Night.....Do Not Miss Out On This Big New Years Bash.....Once Again Johny Pach Mtv Will Be Filming The Night And Some Celeb Guest Will Be Appearing...PRE TICKETS ONLY FOR THIS BIG BASH START 2012 WITH AN AMAZING NIGHT....VIP TABLES AVAILABLE AND FOR TICKETS MESSAGE ME ASAP (first come first serve) 07776174416 email: johny@johnypach.tvTwitter: JohnyPachTV
Amika will be transformed into 'The Enchanted Forest' for New Year's Eve's standout party. Staff and dancers will be in full costume and the theme will be brought to life through opulent embellishments of fire, smoke, haze, fantastical woodland, branches and snow.
Dress Code: Join all our staff in the themed dress code. Think… Fairy Tales, Narnia, Labyrinth, Harry Potter, Alice In Wonderland, Lord Of The Rings, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, Robin Hood, Knight of The Realm, Avatar, Ewok Village, Shrek, Disney, Snow Queens etc etc etc
All guests are expected in full theme or masks, face paint & costume hats.
Tickets: This is a ticket only event with tickets to be purchased in advance. £65 per ticket. Tickets can be paid by bank transfer and collected on the night. Non - Table tickets will be embossed in Silver. Access will be made available throughout all rooms. 500 tickets available on a strictly first come first served basis.
Tables: Each table reservation requires a ticket purchase for each guest. Table tickets will be embossed in Gold. Tickets £40 with minimum table spends starting at £1000. Tickets can be paid by bank transfer and collected on the night.
AMIKA London's Official Corporate Charity: For every ticket purchased, AMIKA London will donate £5 to RAYS OF SUNSHINE Children's Charity.
Entrance: Doors Open 8pm Doors Close 11.50pm (No entry after 11.50pm even with Ticket)
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid long queues.
All table guests with Gold embossed tickets will enter via the red carpet entrance. All guests with Silver embossed tickets will enter via the black carpet entrance.
For ticket purchase: reservations@amikalondon.com 0207 850 0419
For concierge enquiries: Richard Austin Rees richard@amikalondon.com 0207 850 0419
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Think…Fairy Tales, Narnia, Labyrinth, Harry Potter,Alice In Wonderland, Lord Of The Rings,The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, Robin Hood, Knight of The Realm, Avatar, Ewok Village, Shrek, Disney, Snow Queens etc. All guests are expected in full theme or masks,face paint & costume hats Ticket Prices: £65 (Price may rise closer to the date) Address: Amika, 63-65 High Street Kensington, London, W8 5SE Nearest Tube Station: High Street Kensington Station
Tickets are priced at £50 per person and tables carry a minimum spend of roughly £100 per head. The club opens at 10pm and on arrival you will be greeted with a complimentary champagne and canapés reception. Should you wish to make your evening seeing in the new year even more special we are offering limited spaces for a delicious three course dinner, served with wine. Please let me know if you would like to peruse the menu.
If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to contact me, and please let me know if you would like to book tickets for NYE as it is guarantee to sell out in advance.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £50 Party Tickets / £70 Dinner And DanceAddress: Aura, 48-49 St James's Street, Mayfair, London, SW1A 1JT Nearest Tube Stations: Green Park, Piccadilly Circus
New Year’s Eve at Cafe de Paris is always one of the best nights of the year across the entire London clubs scene clubbing calendar. New Year's Eve at Cafe de Paris is an especially exciting prospect this year with a brilliant theme to lift everyone’s winter spirits and see in 2012. Join a fun loving London crowd at the legendary Cafe de Paris to celebrate the beginning of 2012 at the Cafe de Paris New Year’s Eve 'Oscar Party'. The evening begins with a Champagne & Canape Reception from 9pm before some of London’s best DJs rock the night in to 2012 with a mixture of the biggest and best club party anthems. As always at Cafe de Paris on New Year’s Eve, expect plenty of surprises and celebrity guests.
Music: A Mixture of Club & Party Anthems Dress Code: Cocktail Attire Ticket Prices: £45 (Price will rise closer to the date) Address: Cafe de Paris, 3-4 Coventry Street, London, W1D 6BL Nearest Tube Stations: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square
To celebrate our launch with a big bang at Altitude 360 L ‘Cascade, The super stylish modern 600 capacity VIP club on the 2nd floor with riverside view. Viva Vegas red carpet and champagne reception welcomes you to the new years with London firework displays.
L 'Cascade will be transformed into Casino Royale, Think.. James Bond, Viva Vegas, Stretch Limo's, Glitz and Glam, Casino roulette, poker, blackjack tables with drinking games and casino attires. Confetti machines, live acts and much more. The Big Bang countdown will be projected onto a mega waterfall on the wall & waterfall bar with LED lighting.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems
Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £50 (Price may rise closer to the date) Address: London Skybar - L ‘Cascade, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, Westminster, London,SW1P 4QP Nearest Tube Station: Pimlico Station
2011's almost over, but the last party's always the hottest, and we've got your hookup.Come and celebrate NYE at Miabella London. The drinks will be flowing, the music will be amazing and the crowd will be sexy so get ready to party till 5am. Miabella is the place to be with a chilled atmosphere, amazingDJs playing the hottest tracks in town and a glamorous crowd that love to party! Having been host to various celebrity audiences including the glamorous Made in Chelsea crowd, Miabella's the west end's best kept secret, and you're invited to join us.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £25 (Price may rise closer to the date) Address: Miabella, 12-13 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DJ Nearest Tube Station: Tottenham Court Road Station
Anaya has hosted some of the biggest parties this year, so it's only fitting our NYE event will be the best in town! The party is inspired by the classic tale 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and kicks off with a champagne reception between 2100-2200. There will be festive decorations throughout the venue and a complimentary chocolate fountain with fruit and marshmallow snacks for guests to enjoy. To oversee proceeding, Willie Wonka and his Umpa Lumpa's will be in the club, handing out silver bars, with one lucky "Golden ticket" winner receiving a luxurious prize!
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £35 (Early bird rate, Price will rise closer to the date) Address: Anaya, 7-9 Swallow Street, London, W1B 4DE Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus Station
Chinawhite has gone from strength to strength during 2011 so it is no surprise that so many people are excited about spending New Year’s Eve partying with one of the sexiest crowds in London at on of the coolest and most celebrated London clubs. Like the last five years the New Year’s Eve party at Chinawhite is a gauranteed sell out. If you want to be one of the lucky few seeing in 2012 at the Chinawhite New Year’s Eve ‘Hollywood Party’ ensure you buy your tickets early. The evening begins with a Champagne Reception from 10pm before some of London’s best DJs rock the night in to 2012
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £50 (Price will rise closer to the date) Address: Chinawhite, 4 Winsley Street, London, W1F 8LB Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus Station
Inspired by that infamous lyric "We're gonna party like it's 1999!", we're putting our own spin on it to give a warm welcome to 2012! The last 3 years have been epic and we highly anticipate what the future has in store for us. Let's 'party like it's 2009' with the same energy and enthusiasm as DAY 1 here at Jalouse. Doors will open at 10:30pm and guests will be greeted with a glass of the finest champagne to start the night off right.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: Ladies £50 / Men £60 Address: Jalouse, 17 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, W1S 1HU Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus Station
New Year’s Eve is always a special night for the club that recently reached it’s ten year milestone. The New Year’s Eve party at funkybuddha this year is sure to be a sell out. Tickets are already selling quickly so make sure you enjoy the best party in London and your 10 complimentary drinks
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £120 Male / £100 Female (Includes 10 Complimentary Drinks of your choice) Address: Funkybuddha, 15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, W1J 8DY Nearest Tube Station: Green Park Station
Join us at NYE 2011 @ Bond Nightclub for the most original and entertaining party in the City! This year Bond has emerged as one of London's hottest clubs and its NYE showcase will certainly be a spectacular event. The theme is 'Pink Panther', a night of style and seduction in line with the usual Bond class. The evening will be packed full of attractions including a professional saxophonist, pink panther cupcakes, costume dancers and a fantastic bubble machine to welcome the New Year.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £40 (Early bird rate, Price will rise closer to the date) Address: Bond, 24 Kingly Street, Soho, London, W1B 5QP Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus Station
2011 is almost over and what better way to celebrate than a fantastic Black & Gold party at Traffic Nightclub. The theme is black and gold, meaning all are welcome from the ridiculous to the sublime to the Sam Sparrow impersonators! In line with the theme, dress code on the night will be Black & Gold giving guests the opportunity to illuminate the party. Those who arrive early will enjoy our elegant champagne reception between 2100-2145 and for those late arrivals complimentary breakfast snacks will be served at 3am
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Black and Gold Glamour – Strictly No baggy or ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers, plimsoles or Tshirts. Ticket Prices: £25 (Early bird rate, Price will rise closer to the date) Address: Traffic, Victoria House, 1 Vernon Place, London, WC1A 2EP Nearest Tube Station: Holborn Station
For one night only Merah will be turned into Moscow's infamous Red Square! Complimentary glass of champagne on arrival & canapés with a Russian twist throughout the night. As you have all probably heard Merah is closing down. NYE will be the final night. So what better way to say your goodbyes than on NYE.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Glamorous/Elegant. Boys get out the bow ties. Girls grab your highest heels. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: £50 (Price may rise closer to the date) Address: Merah, 78 Wells Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3QL
Nearest Tube Stations: Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road
For the third year in a row we join Movida for new years eve as we boycott 1920s prohibition to see 2012 in decadence. For New Years Eve at Movida we wind the clocks back in time and present the revolt against "Prohibition" during the 1920's in America. Whether you dress Al Copone style or 1920's chic make sure you dress to impress!
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Fellas think Al Capone and ladies Greta Garbo (although dressing up is not compulsory). Ticket Prices: £60 - Champagne reception tickets (entry from 8pm) / £35 - Evening tickets (entry from 10pm) Address: Movida, 7-8 Argyll Street, Soho, London, W1F 7TF Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus Station
This New Years Eve Annie Sollange will be joining us to party away into 2012. This is one event you don’t want to miss out. We also have other celebrities coming along. This exclusive event is a guaranteed sell-out with limited availability so it advisable to book tickets in advance. Tables are available to those who wish to enhance their night and make it that little bit extra special.
Music: A Mixture of Electro, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart and stylish. Guys must wear shoes. No Sportswear or Trainers. Ticket Prices: Club only £50 / Club + Dinner £100 Address: Molton House, 43 South Molton Street, London, W1K 5RS Nearest Tube Stations: Bond Street Station
We are pleased to present the return of "Gangsters and Molls" for NYE 2011 at the brand new, decadent, Gilt bar in the City of London. Freshly sculpted with two bars all on the same floor and one of only a restricted handful of bars supplying the Halooka!!! - The world's first and only electronic Shisha that can be legally used indoors as it expells water vapour! A modern day twist on the Gangsters cigar! Go back in time, dressed as a Gangster or a moll, smuggle yourselves into Gilt to sample their moonshine!
Music: A Mixture of Electro, RnB, Funky House & Club Anthems Dress Code: Smart dress is a minimum but there will be some great champers and prizes for the best dressed Gangster and Moll! So bring out your trilbys, spats, tommy gun, flapper dresses (for the girls) and cigarette holders!!! Ticket Prices: £20 for Early bird tickets, £25 thereafter and £35 for VIP's Address: Gilt Bar, 14 New London Street,London, EC3R 7NA Nearest Tube Stations: Fenchurch Street, Tower Hill Station
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Born with a God-given creative drive that she can’t explain but uses extensively, Lena Hunt started writing, painting, illustrating and doing all things creative since the day she could handle an ink pen and paint brush. Her creativity then flowed with Internet tools. Lena Hunt provides online and traditional marketing and advertising to promote you and what you do. From content writing to press releases, PR services, social media networking management, content, photography, and videos, Lena Hunt PR services tell the world about you and what you do to. She has 13 years experience in online marketing.
London Guru: Tell our readers about yourself and your background in a nutshell.
I was born in Vietnam, moved to the States at a young age, lived in the Caribbean, and now in Florida. I can remember doing all things creative since the day I could toddle around. Oil painting, gardening, cooking, sewing, writing, sculpting, you name it, all things creative was granted to me. I can't explain it. I don't try. It's just what God gave me. My first two majors in college were Fine Arts and Business Administration. Then I went back for Health and Wellness. Now I'm studying Internet Technology. Yet I'm a writer by main profession. Go figure {laughter}. Seriously, all of our experiences and education can be used in all areas of our lives.
London Guru: By tradition, entrepreneurship, a game of risk and chance, used to be the exclusive domain of the male population. Do you think that has changed in the current business climate?
Absolutely! I believe that, overall, women have always been better at multitasking as our brains fire on both hemispheres (the right half with its creativity and the left half with its logic) yet due to cultural reason such as traditions, beliefs, etc. females didn't always enter into the game of risk and chance called entrepreneurship. Or at least we didn't play it wholeheartedly or was it promoted and accepted as it is today. Females are blazing a new path in this current business climate and in fact, probably leading the way.
Lena Hunt - Celebritize You!
London Guru: Tell us brieflyabout your 2 businesses Lena Hunt PR and Celebritize You and what services they offer?
Lena Hunt PR is thirteen years old. I created this business after having to ask many businesses and individuals to send me their photos, press releases, and information so that I could promote them. What I received were poorly written articles, PR, badly taken photographs so I decided to go on location to get the materials I needed and create them without the need for a third party. Off to exotic islands, luxury resorts, backpacking in the mountains, and living life like the locals, I set off with camera, journal, and pen in hand to create the writings and photos that I needed. Lena Hunt PR is the all-in-one shop that used the Internet (way before many knew what the Internet was) to promote others. I was blogging before the term blogging existed. I remember being told by many that my writings aren't real because they weren't print and manuals. Well, as I kept focusing on reaching editors and my target audience via the Internet, I did get published in books and magazines but it was the Internet that kept soaring that has helped Lena Hunt PR celebrate a 13 year old birthday.
Lena Hunt PR
From Lena Hunt PR came Celebritize You. I have my Business Consultant Daniel Stoica to thank for this. As the needs of the world changed and the economy took a nose dive yet the Internet still kept on rocking with being the main source where people are turning to for just about everything, Celebritize You is a niche version of Lena Hunt PR. Celebritize You takes PR to a new level that meets today's needs using Web 2.0. Using traditional marketing tactics as well as non traditional ways such as social media, podcasting, u-streaming live events, live events productions, tweeting and uploading content as they are happening, and more. Celebritize You incorporates all the latest Internet tools to tell the world about you and what you do. The key to Celebritize You is that we help our clients communicate with the public in real time. Traditional PR delivers the message that you perceive that your target wants to see and hear. Celebritize You allows people to be a part of every step of an individual's or companies' moves such as business decisions, events, and daily communications.
Lena Hunt, last on the right at Tampa Bay Fashion Week { Having a blast w/ designers & fashionistas at Tampa Bay Fashion Week's Model Behavior Soiree waiting on supermodel Chery Tiegs}
London Guru: What was the inspiration for starting Celebritize You and Lena Hunt PR? Whatmotivated you?
Same as above but also I saw so many people trying to promote themselves but didn't know how. Also self promotion back then seemed to give a negative image such as, "Oh, he must not be for real since he's promoting himself." But now self promotion is fine overall, it's just many don't have the time or the know-how.
London Guru: What was your biggest challenge when setting up your businesses?
I'm the "build your plane while its already in flight" type of person. I will jump off the cliffs of Acapulco and then ask, "What the heck am I doing?" while I'm nose diving toward the waters beneath those cliffs. My team keeps me more level-headed. But that's also the beauty of entrepreneurship. My biggest challenge is finding people who can work online from their remote locations who will take working online seriously. To sum it up, finding self motivated, disciplined people who I can add to my staff and to find those who are humble enough to understand that they have to offer top quality work at very affordable prices so that I can continue to keep my rates low.
London Guru: What’s the best part of your job?
Where do I begin on this one? I get to help others make their passion their profession. I get to promote others. And I get to work online from home (or from the top of a Hawaiian island) for myself! And the boss can't fire me either!
Lena Hunt in beautiful locations
London Guru: What do you think sets apart Celebritize You and Lena Hunt PR ?
I believe 13 years in the business sets my businesses apart from the others. Many people are jumping on the PR and marketing bandwagon now but I believe that since I grew up with the Internet, my clients are able to get what I've learned from tried-and-true, sweat-blood-and-tears experience. Also, I work with people's budgets. I know that a start-up business or individual or even a big name corporation turns to online and on location promoting such as what I offer to save money without sacrificing quality. Celebritize You and Lena Hunt PR eliminates or reduces the middle man such as the expensive tv ads and radio ads. Also, I try to stay a year ahead of the market.
Right now I'm getting clients on the first page of Google and at the top of that page as well as doing all kinds of mobile marketing where they can be appearing on smart phones and mobile devices such as iPad. Plus I'm still a "Mom and Pop Shop". I get up each day, roll up my sleeves, work hard and smart, try to find a way to help people do things better and more efficiently. I understand real life. It's about being real. I'm not going to pretend that life isn't tough. I have three children and two step kids ages 14-21. I know what the daily struggles of juggling everything. Things can get crazy yet always, always amazing. I know that my clients can appreciate this because I know and appreciate their daily struggles as I live through them myself.
From L to R Lena Hunt with Zhanna Kens, fashion designer for champion figure skaters,
Dancing with the Star,and Prestige Award
London Guru: Who is your typical client? What do they look for when seeking your services?
My typical client is someone who works hard to get their name and product/service out to the world yet needs extra help with their PR, marketing, social media, and website content but doesn't have the resources to hire a big firm. Nor do they want to. They also want someone who keeps in direct contact with their fans, friends, and followers on a genuine basis and not an automated system. Basically, my typical client wants an extension of him or her.
London Guru: What has been your most exciting moment in your business career?
The most exciting moments have been how I started - traveling the world and meeting amazing people from all walks of life. One particular moment was when I was covering a resort in Palm Springs. They led me through a secret part where celebrities come and go. It was amazing to enter where no one can spot you. Then I stayed where three other huge names spent their holiday and got to hang out with some of the world's TOP A-List Celebrities.
London Guru: How do you think the internet and social marketing has revolutionised the business world?
The Internet and social marketing has revolutionised the business world because it has given everyone leverage. It has taken this round world full of hierarchies with its big titles and closed doors and leveled the playing field, if you will. Where and how on this planet would you otherwise see a teen in his basement tapping on the shoulders of, say, the CEO of Forbes Magazine? Through LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, that's how. How else would an unpublished writer turn out to be featured on an interview with Oprah? Through the Internet and social media marketing, that's how.
London Guru: What well known personality do you admire and why?
I admire CoCo Chanel as my life was very similar. Although my childhood fine details were not similar to hers such as she was forced to be a young play thing for a wealthy man but I, too, had to grow up pretty quickly and raised my brother and sister, practically. Yet like Chanel, I turned to creativity and stay focused regardless of grim situations. Sewing, artwork, gardening, cooking, canning, baling hay, straight A's in school, all those were outlets for me. So even in the midst of what would otherwise seem like a setting for a very dim future, I turned to my passions to keep the family going and to create things that I loved which always turned into business ventures as well. In fact, hand sewn fashion for my sisters and me and eventually for the home was my thing for many years. That's the similarity to Chanel. Another one is I really don't let much influence me. I care about others but I'm not swayed by what they say as far as allowing anything discourage me or cause me to be insecure. I'm too driven. Every passion of mine turns into something that I can assist others with and in turn, my colleagues and clients can all prosper from passion-into-profession.
Coco Chanel
London Guru: What are your 3 top tips for becoming a successful business woman?
·Know the business of your business - take care of the not-so-fun parts of your business such as book keeping, business plans, spread sheets, etc.
·Get good people on your team - Create an inner circle of people and allow their expertise to assist you.
·Don't try to wear too many hats. In trying to save money or keeping control, you'll lose sight of what you do best and no one wins this way.
London Guru: What do you wish you had known at the beginning of your career that you know now?
Probably to get degrees in marketing and writing. {Laughter}. What I would have done was to know the business of my business first. I had the creative part down naturally. It's laying out the business plan, spread sheeting pie charting, all the un-fun parts that are so necessary.
CelebritizeYou.com video description by Lena Hunt
London Guru: Where would you like to see Celebritize You and Lena Hunt PRin 5 years time?
I'd like to have processes in place that will make my businesses more automated and integrated so that I can focus on even more quality. I have a decent system now where, for instance, I have someone who does the research, someone who does the summarizing or rewriting, and I handle the creative writing and more complicated writing assignments. I would like to see systems in place that allow each process to be handled more quickly and efficiently. Then my staff and I can focus on the more creative parts such as video creation, events production. I'd like to see less time spent on the tasks that can be automated such as initial project and quote requests, creating social media accounts, etc. I'd also like to get more people on board where I can step back and allow others to gain experience and income while I focus on training them and also to create more businesses.
London Guru: Is there something in your life that you have yet to do and would love to pursue?
I want to spend a summer in Europe just painting, drawing, writing and of course, learning a new language and eating my way through different countries.
London Guru: Finally, how can people get in touch with you if they want your services?
They can get in touch with me through my two email accounts or via skype
