CHASITI SHEPHERD
CEO and Co founder
- CHASITI.SHEPHERD@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
“A mosquito doesn’t get a slap on the back until it starts to work! -if you do the work, the awards will come!”
Wife to Timothy
Mother of two beauties Bella and Brailee
Boss
Top 40 under 40 (Birmingham Business Journal)
Top Influencer (Birmingham Magazine)
Appointed to National Small Business Council
Married on national TV
- EDUCATION: A proud graduate of Stillman College.
- HERITAGE: Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, by way of Wakanda. I had a little brother. Rest Well, DW.
- RANDOM FACT: Extreme introvert
- TOASTS TO: Good shoes, wine,
and girlfriends - DRESS CODE: Dresses, dresses, and more dresses!
- LISTENS TO: Beyonce, Trap Music, and Coltrane in that order.
LAUREN WOODS
VP of Operations / PR Specialist
- LAUREN.WOODS@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs: 3:5-6
Having one of my newscasts nominated for a 2015 Mid-America EMMY Award.
Becoming Noah’s Aunt 
- EDUCATION: A proud graduate of Stillman College.
- HERITAGE: Bessemer, AL
- TOASTS TO: Good Health, Loving Friends and Family
- DRESS CODE:A fun skirt with a cute top! I appreciate a nice dress too!
- LISTENS TO: R&B (I love Jazmine Sullivan!) and Gospel (Mississippi Mass and Chicago Mass speaks to my soul!)
BRIANA HATTEN
Social Media Specialist
- BRIANA.HATTEN@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.”
I enjoy hanging out with MY friends, watching Netflix, and eating good food.
- EDUCATION:University of Alabama alumna graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Degree in Advertising.
- RANDOM FACT: I got to work Cardi B’s baby shower!
- TOASTS TO: Alabama Football, good friends and Netflix
- DRESS CODE: Cute and simple. Throw in a gold hoop and you’re out the door.
- LISTENS TO: Pop hits and rap
OLIVIA NONNENGARD
Account Manager
- OLIVIA@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
“The trick is that as long as you know who you are and what makes you happy, it doesn’t matter how others see you”
I love to watch TikToks, shop, and spend time with my dogs.
- EDUCATION:Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Alabama with a Degree in Public Relations and Communications.
- RANDOM FACT: I can say my ABC’s backward
- TOASTS TO: Good wine, friends, and Schitt’s Creek re-runs
- DRESS CODE: A lot of dresses and rings!
- LISTENS TO: A mix of everything! Country, Post Malone, and Justin Bieber
AMANDA ORR
Social Media Fellow
- AMANDA@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
I lived in pain for two months while studying abroad. I almost went to Cuba before COVID.
- EDUCATION: Troy University alumna graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- HERITAGE: South Carolina but became an unofficial Alabama transplant in college.
- RANDOM FACT: I am left-handed. I come from a big family have around 30 cousins.
- TOASTS TO: Family, Faith and Friends
- DRESS CODE: A lot of dresses and rings!
- LISTENS TO: Queen I am a big Classic Rock Fan 🙂
RACHEL RASBERRY
Social Media Fellow
- RACHEL@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
“Let your hair be messy and your heart be full”
I enjoy baking, making charcuterie boards, and thrifting.
- EDUCATION: Troy University alumna graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Degree in Business Administration.
- RANDOM FACT: I love baking!
- TOASTS TO: Friends, family, and good food 🙂
- DRESS CODE: Anything pastel!
- LISTENS TO: Singer-songwriter, folk, worship
MICHAELA SMITH
Public Relations Specialist
- MICHAELA@BGRACEMEDIA.COM
“Life is tough, Darling, but so are you!”
I love playing with my dog Juice, exploring the outdoors, and watching movies on a rainy day.
- EDUCATION: Troy University alumna graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- RANDOM FACT: Two of my favorite things to do are enjoying the outdoors and cooking!
- TOASTS TO: Good Food, Great Wine, and having an Amazing Time
- DRESS CODE: Chic Patterns and Dresses Galore
- LISTENS TO: A little bit of everything! From Pop Hits to Trap Music, I love it all!!