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President, Insights
People called Keshia Walker crazy for leaving her job at Coca-Cola,
even her mother. After a very successful career at various prominent
companies, Walker decided to start her own business. Now, she is
building a marketing dynasty as the president of Insights, a marketing
and promotions company.
“I spent nine years in branch management for Coca-Cola, BellSouth and
Amoco Oil Company. So I prayed and took a step out on faith and left
Coca-Cola in October of 1998, and started [Insights] and it’s been
going ever since,” Walker says. “Insights specializes in special
events, foundation management, [and] product launches for corporate and
sports promotions.”
Although Walker works numerous events in a week, she still finds time
to be active in her church and the community, helping children from the
former Harris Homes public housing development. The entrepreneur always
rises to the challenges of her chosen profession and works hard to
provide first-class service to her clients.
“With me being a female, some men try to take me for granted,” says
Walker. They take for granted that I can’t handle the door, and event
or money. I’m strong willed; I rarely see this as a challenge. I’m the
type to walk up and introduce myself and say, ‘hey this is what we do.
I’d love to set up some time and meet with you and maybe assist you
with your events or projects.’ I like to be involved with all our
clients, it gives me ownership [in] what’s going on.” -adrienne gadling
