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June 24, 2008

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER DONNA SATCHELL PICKS UP ‘TWINKIE AWARDS' FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

Motivational speaker, success skills trainer and author Donna Satchell bested

the competition at the 2008 Twinkie Awards, picking up top honors for both

the ‘Best Motivational Speaker in 5 Minutes or Less’ and the '2 Minute Adversity Challenge Speech'.

Atlanta, GA – (June 24, 2008)  -- Professional speaker and President of STARR Consulting & Training Donna Satchell proved she was the crème of the crop at this year’s Twinkie Awards, held June 14 at the High Museum of Art.  Satchell walked away with the prize for “Best Motivational Speaker in 5 Minutes or Less” as well as

the "2 Minute Adversity Challenge Speech" award.

Satchell exhibited her signature high-energy speaking style during a four and a half minute “Twinkie” speech adapted from her trademark slogan Just Get Serious™. Drawing on her own regrettable experience auditioning for the high school cheerleading squad, Satchell wowed the crowd with her message of never giving up on a dream.  

Satchell, who competed against three other contestants (Dr. Alduan Tartt, Carlton Young, and Wyatt J. Ware), says she was temporarily speechless when her name was called as the winner for “Best Motivational Speaker in 5 Minutes or Less.”

“The three other contestants in my category were all excellent,” says Satchell, who also competed in the 2007 Twinkie competition. “So hearing ‘Donna Satchell’ was a huge surprise; I am very honored to be this year's winner of that category.”

In addition to the motivational speaking award, Satchell also collected the prize for the Adversity Challenge, which involved a two minute speech comparing selected fitness equipment to an adversarial business experience.

Satchell used a treadmill and free weights to illustrate some of the business obstacles she has faced. Stressing the value of a helping hand, Satchell told judges how she made the decision to seek assistance when she found herself having problems moving ahead with her business. That assistance helped her to strategize and make better business decisions. According to the executive producer of the Twinkie Awards Letitia Owens, Satchell‟s relatable message and vigorous performance impressed the judges the most.

“One of her comments was that when she started her business, she didn’t know what she was doing, so she went and got help,” says Owens. “The judges really liked that; a lot of what she said rang true to the judges so that won them over."

Satchell said that as a motivational speaker, the most testing element of the Adversity Challenge was not only presenting a relevant topic, but also motivating the audience to take action.

“What made this challenge difficult was 1) figuring out how to contrast fitness equipment to business obstacles, and 2) how, in two minutes, to give a message for people to act on,” says Satchell, who won a six month membership to the Before and After Fitness Center in Lithonia, GA.  “Whenever I have a message, I give people solutions, tips, and strategies. I always challenge myself to make sure people walk away with ideas about what they can do to be more successful.” 

Conceived in 2006, the annual Twinkie Awards consist of 10 categories that recognize creativity and excellence in sales and marketing skills. Contestants are critiqued based on five judging criteria.  Instead of paying tribute to large corporations, the unique “Twinkie” competition honors otherwise unrecognized small businesses in the community.

About Donna Satchell

Donna Satchell is a Stone Mountain-based motivational speaker, success skills trainer, author and President of STARR Consulting & Training.  Her trademark, Just Get Serious™, is her business and life philosophy, and she is serious about developing, designing and delivering programs and speeches that are engaging, interactive, motivating, and get results.  Satchell is equally serious about developing herself into the best possible person she can be.

In 2002, following a successful career in corporate America, Satchell branched out on her own in order to pursue her dream of helping businesses develop their employees and helping individuals become more successful.  The City of Atlanta, The Coca-Cola Company, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), The Department of Labor, Cox Enterprises, and G.E. Consumer Finance have been among her clients.

For more information on Donna Satchell or STARR Consulting & Training, please visit her website www.JustGetSerious.com or call (770) 498-0400.  

For more information about The Twinkie Awards, please visit www.thetwinkieawards.com/information.htm

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