meet keisha.
Literary Manager.
Publicist.
Brand Strategist.
Author.
Honey Magnolia’s Queen Bee.
Keisha Mennefee is the dynamic founder and driving force behind Honey Magnolia, a company synonymous with innovation in storytelling and brand development. Her multifaceted career began in the entertainment industry at Boyz II Men’s Stonecreek, a record label distributed by Sony, where she was integral in countless record-breaking and culture-changing moments alongside icons like Sean “Diddy” Combs, Usher, P!nk, Tyrese, Prince, Mariah Carey, LA Reid, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, LL Cool J, Brandy, Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, Gloria Estefan, Andre Harrell, Tommy Mottola, and others. Transitioning to sports, she excelled in contract negotiations and brand management for top athletes across the NBA, WNBA, NFL, and MLB.
Returning to her first love, writing, Keisha ventured into journalism, covering local news and sports in Pennsylvania. She then honed her expertise in public relations while managing partnerships for a pioneering health and wellness initiative in Mohave County, Arizona. This experience paved the way for her work in the renewable energy sector before she achieved her dream of becoming a published author. Under her own name and the pen name Tia Kelly, she has authored over twenty books, ranging from self-published works to traditional publications.
In 2018, Keisha launched Honey Magnolia to amplify diverse voices in the publishing industry. The company quickly evolved from a virtual promotional tour agency into the respected boutique firm known today as Honey Magnolia Co., providing a wide range of marketing and PR services that have propelled numerous authors to prominence. Her commitment to supporting creatives led to the creation of Honey Magnolia Media (HMM) in 2021, expanding her influence into book packaging, literary management, and TV/Film production .
Keisha’s dedication has established Honey Magnolia as a leader in promoting exceptional, diverse talent on a global stage. Her upcoming book, Clickmate, is set for release in late 2024.
A proud Texan now residing in the greater Philadelphia area, Keisha is a devoted mother of four and grandmother, continually inspired by her family to push creative boundaries and champion new voices in the arts.
a few of her favorites…
the quote:
“but sometimes the phoenix does not need to rise. she just needs to fly.”
star gazing, dream chasing & memory making
exploring farmers markets
90s romance movies & their soundtracks
sunday brunch catch ups
cozy, rainy Sunday afternoons
Cole and Bellamy have sworn off love IRL but on Beyoncé’s internet, cupid plays by a different set of rules.
coming soon.
coming soon.
CLICKMATE
After a public and very messy divorce nearly drained his bank account, Cole Howard is too focused on trying to save his basketball career to even think about shooting his shot outside of the arena, especially with women like his uptight neighbor, Bella Barnes. Despite being beautiful and intelligent, she’s no stranger to drama, one thing he’s desperate to avoid.
His only escape is an online culinary covert persona he uses to share his passion for all things food with a stranger who’s only interested in what he can do in the kitchen and not on the court.
After having a problematic entanglement with a very famous and still married celebrity aired out on a nationally syndicated radio show, being unceremoniously fired, and moving in with her sister, Bellamy Barnes is too focused on trying to get her life back together to even think about getting herself entangled with another emotionally unavailable man. This especially includes men like her sister’s annoying neighbor, Cole Howard.
Despite being gorgeous and charming-- though she wishes he would stop calling her Bella because he knows she hates it—he’s exactly the kind of rich, thinks-he’s-God’s-gift to women player (on and off the court) she’d spent her entire life avoiding.
Her only refuge is visually indulging in the culinary masterpieces cooked up by her online crush and confidante.