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Monica May is a Gracie® award winning radio & television veteran whose distinct voice has been heard on airwaves across the country in markets such as: Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Montgomery, Ala., and her beloved, Orlando.

 

A champion for developing a hyperlocal connection, Monica is a beacon in the community during times of crisis and triumph. Her journalistic approach has garnered notable interviews with leaders such as:

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  • President Barack Obama

  • The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

  • US Congresswoman Val Demings

  • Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings

  • Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

  • Orange County Sheriff John Mina

  • And nearly every City and County Commissioner of Orlando & Orange County since 2006

 

Throughout her career, Monica has earned industry recognition from national and

local entities including:

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  • Billboard’s Top Programmer Nominee & Urban Radio Programmer of the Year

  • Central Florida Association of Black Journalists Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Orlando Magazine's "Best Of” feature as a Community Leader, and was recently inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.

 

As principal consultant with Monica May Communications, she has evolved into a highly sought-after speaker and coach on an array of topics from Public Speaking, Community Relations, Professional Team Building, to College & Career Readiness. Her clients include: The Orlando Magic, Orange County

Government, and the Center for Change.

 

Her non-profit program, Let’s Spill the Tea, came to life after a heart-to- heart with her daughter, Monique, while navigating tough conversations as a teen. Together they co-authored, Let’s Spill the Tea: A 21-Day Mother Daughter Journal. Through the organization, they host workshops & retreats for families.

 

Monica resides in Orlando with her husband George, and together they own CB Bistro, a live music venue, restaurant, and catering company. In this next phase of her career, Monica has turned on the mic once again to host Point of View, a community focused talk show and Soul School Sunday, a

reminiscent music set, which both air on STAR 94.5 (WCFB-FM). She also hosts an “edutainment” podcast, One Take Live which is available on YouTube and Spotify.

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