By: Lexy Farris
Major: Mass Media Arts-- May’12
LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lexy-farris/2a/6b8/429


“You better get me now while I’m cheap, cause I’m about to blow up!” Now, I cannot take credit for this fabulous quote, but I can definitely spread the word about what it means. Since there was no PRSSA meeting this past week, I found myself in search of something else that could broaden my horizons. So, on Tuesday night, I attended the International Association of Business Communicators meeting. The guest speaker was a woman named Erica Benoit who is the owner and founder of Benoit Enstyle. She started a mini empire all by herself through her love of clothes. She is an image consultant, wardrobe stylist and personal shopper. Originally from Atlanta, Benoit grew up with very modest means. She graduated high school, went into the Navy and searched through numerous jobs to find her true passion in life. She eventually made her way back to Atlanta where she attended American Intercontinental University and got her BFA in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing.