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  About
Valerie Smith
Valerie is a Reporter, Staff Writer,
Photographer and Public Relations person. She attends motorcycle events
all across the nation and has traveled as far as Hawaii for a story. Just
last August she interviewed world renowned photographer (for Easy Rider and
others) Michael Lichter in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Valerie grew up in Nashville, Tennessee where her father Carl Armstrong
dabbled in the music industry and was a promoter of sorts introducing new talent
to the music community. Brenda Lee, Tommy Cash, David Allen Coe, Waylon
Jennings, Pork Chop Markham (drummer for Conway Twitty) and Jim Garstang (piano
player for Mel Tillis) and Charlie Daniels were some of her friends and family
while growing up in Music City. Her father was seen on the Ralph Emory
Morning Show and a long time friend to some of the band members. Val wishes her
Dad could have seen her success with Born To Ride but left us in 1996. Her
roots are still in Nashville and just last August she was on stage there with up
and coming musical talent.
She began playing drums in an all girl band at age
12 and continued all through school. She worked with blind children after
graduating with a Teaching Degree and sang in a Gospel Trio. She gave up
music when she married and moved south to Ocala, Florida. She went
into Dentistry, attending The UF School of Dentistry's Expanded Functions
Program and taught a Dental Assisting Program in Ocala for Three Years while
managing a private dental practice. But, music was still her love so she
began to sing back up in a Rock and Blues band and raised money for children
with cancer.
A life change forced her to move to Tampa in 2003 where her new life
began. She came to Tampa and worked with Born to Ride TV & Magazine for over 4
years as a photographer, writer and TV interviewer. Having always struggled with
her weight (at one time being over 292 pounds), it was her goal to become a new
person. With diet and exercise she dropped from a size 24 to a size 4 and was
fortunate enough to be the Page 3 Girl for R and R Cycles in June 2007 in Born
to Ride Magazine See pic Click Here This woman has given new meaning to the phrase "Doing Well Is The
Best Revenge". This is also the title of her book soon to be released by a
local media source.
Drop her an e-mail at Valerie@RiderNowMag.com for more details.
If you are in the Tampa Bay area check out the Slicks
Scooter Schedule for where she will be shooting next and
come up to say hello! She may take your picture for the website. Tell her your
story of how you overcame a life crisis. Stay tuned to this website, there
is more to come..........
To Our Readers:
Competition for the biker dollar is tough. Because
of our economic situation in Florida consumers are spending wisely. We feature
biker friendly businesses who appreciate you and your hard earned money. Every
advertiser in this magazine wants to inform you of what they have to offer. We
highlight restaurants and bars who offer drink and food specials. The motorcycle
shops offer cost effective products and services. Our Industry Report will help
you learn a history of the company, their values and goals.
To Our Advertisers:
This magazine is designed to stimulate the
economy for motorcycle related consumers and businesses. Business owners in
North Central Florida need to advertise with cost effective print media. The
economy is stressed and many small companies are closing. Our goal is to provide
print med ia and event promotions that are cost effective. The advertising
budget is one of the first to be cut when funds are lo w. In actuality it should
be the last. You must inform the buying public of what makes YOU so special.
Our advertising rates are listed below. Call our office today and let us help
you increase your business sales. Our team members come from many different
areas of media with several years of marketing experience.
Mission Statement:
Our goal at Rider Now Magazine is to always deliver
more than is expected and to never intentionally break a promise to our
advertisers or reading audience. To give of ourselves for the betterment of
others and to help the less fortunate while leading by example.
Content:
We feature Motorcycle
Events and Benefits in North Central Florida and the East and West Coast. We
believe that it’s THAT you ride and not WHAT you ride that makes us all family.
You will not find nudity or profanity in Rider Now Magazine. Motorcyclist have
always stepped up to help the less fortunate. We support and applaud those of
you who give of yourself to help others. We will try to attend your events. Your
stories and photographs are encouraged and welcomed. Check out our Events
Schedule “Marion On The Move” and be sure to post your event on our website.
The Rider Now Magazine logo will be posted to events we are sponsoring.
Contracts:
Long term
contracts are not required. You can advertise with us on a month to month basis.
If you prefer a 3 ,6 or 12 month contract we will assure you a discounted ad
rate. Each month by the 10th of the month you must emaill your specials, band
and event schedules for the next month. We print on the 12th of the month
and are distributed between the 17th and 21st . Your payment must be received on
the 12th unless prior arrangements are made. Our fees are low and we know
you will honor this agreement.
Cell Phone:
352-598-6222
E-mail: Valerie@RiderNowMag.com
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