Interviews

Blitz And Glam Featured on Examiner.com

by Tamara on November 28, 2012

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A couple of weeks ago, New York Fitness Examiner Nadia Murdock asked if she could interview me.  When I heard the word "fitness" my immediate response was, "I'm definitely not a fitness expert."  She then explained that she wanted to talk to me about my blog, how it came about, and my lifelong love of sports.  I am most certainly an expert on me and my blog, so I said of course.  Nadia asked me the following questions: When and why did you create Blitz And Glam? Have you always been a lover of football? Football requires a lot of endurance.  Will I catch you on the field anytime soon? If you Read More ...

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Olympic Gold Medalist.  4-time World Champion.  Wilhelmina Model.  Daughter.  Sister.  Girlfriend.  I recently had the opportunity to speak with USA Track & Field star Natasha Hastings about her journey to the 2012 London Olympics, posing for ESPN The Magazines's The Body Issue, and dating Arizona Cardinals cornerback William Gay.    Tamara:  Let's start off by talking about something BIG that's happening this summer, the 2012 London Olympics.  You are already an Olympic Gold Medalist, having won the 4x400M relay in Beijing.  What would it mean to you to represent the US in the London Olympics?   Natasha:  It would certainly mean a lot more for a couple of reasons.  Obviously Read More ...

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After learning the basics about the Lingerie Football League, I started wondering, "who are the women playing in this league?"  So, I decided to chat with Kelly Campbell, #3 for the Baltimore Charm, to get an insider's take on the LFL.  Kelly is not only a corner/defensive back for the Charm, but she is also the team's Marketing Manager.   Tamara:  Have you always been a football fan?  Are you a fan of the NFL?  If so, who’s your team?   Kelly:  Yes, I was bred to be a lover of all sports, especially football. Born and raised a Dallas Cowboy fan. My first cheerleading outfit was Cowboys.   Tamara:  Did you play sports growing up?   Kelly:  Yes Read More ...

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With all that's going on surrounding the NFL Lockout and antitrust lawsuit filed by the NFL players, this was the perfect time to talk with one former player who started planning early for his life after the NFL.  Meet film and music video director and producer Matthew Cherry.   Life in the NFL I entered the league in 2004 as an undrafted free agent.  I was basically on some journeyman stuff.  I was with the Jags my first year.  I was with the Bengals and then I was released by them.  Then I went to Canada for a couple of months [and played] for the Ottawa Renegades.  I didn’t like it Read More ...

Blitz And Glam In the Spotlight

2011,March 2
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You may have noticed that on Women Only Wednesdays, I usually post my interviews with, well, women, but the last couple of months the tables have turned, and on several occasions, I have been the interviewee.  Thanks to all of these ladies for having me as guests on their Internet Radio Shows and for featuring me and Blitz And Glam on their blogs (I've provided links to each)!     Digital Sisterhood Radio – http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=420961&cmd=apop   Hosted by: Ananda Leeke Title: Women in Social Media Who Discuss Fashion, Beauty, Hair, and Lifestyles Time: 12/13/2010 09:00 PM EST     Manchester PR Blog     Midday Mattieologie with Mattie James Tap Into Untapped Markets Read More ...

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My One-On-One Interview with New Orleans Saints SS Roman Harper

2011,February 21
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When the idea of interviewing Roman Harper was presented to me, the fan in me came out immediately.  Roman Harper?  From MY New Orleans Saints? Of course!  When Roman called me for the interview he admitted to just waking up at about 1 p.m. on a Friday afternoon.  After expressing my envy and chatting briefly about our hometowns (we're both from Alabama), we discussed the collective bargaining agreement and potential lockout, his performance in the first round of the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks, Cam Newton, and yes, even fashion and style.      Tamara:  Did you make it to Dallas for the Super Bowl?   Roman:  Yeah I did.   Tamara:  Read More ...

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The Future Mrs. Vick: My One-On-One Interview with Kijafa Frink

2011,January 18
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About 2 weeks ago, I did a blog post entitled, "What Do You Love?" and told you about a ring that I absolutely love and recently ordered.  The ring is from an online accessories boutique called Pnk Elephant.  At the end of the post I left you with a teaser:    By the way, there is a football connection here.  Can you guess it?    Well, in case you haven't guessed, here's the answer:  Pnk Elephant is co-owned by Kijafa Frink, the fiancee of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Michael Vick.  I recently spoke with Kijafa about Michael, football, and of course, Pnk Elephant.    Tamara:  Thank you so much for taking the Read More ...

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Wedded to the Game: An Interview with Shannon O’Toole

2010,December 29
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With all of the recent buzz about wives and girlfriends of professional football players, I decided to read Wedded to the Game: The Real Lives of NFL Women by Shannon O'Toole.  Shannon is married to John Morton, a former wide receiver in the NFL, CFL and the NFL-sponsored World League and current college football coach.  I contacted Shannon, and not only was she happy to take some time to answer a few questions, but she so graciously offered to send me an autographed copy of her book.    Tamara:  What inspired you to write Wedded to the Game?   Shannon:  I was tired of hearing the negative stereotypes about this group of Read More ...

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Life After Football Wives: Post-Season Finale Interview with Dawn Neufeld

2010,December 22
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Tamara:  Thank you for agreeing to do a follow-up interview with Blitz And Glam.  Now that the season has ended, what do you think?  Do you think Football Wives helped or hurt the image of wives and girlfriends of football players?   Dawn:  Well, I can assure you that there are plenty of real-life wives of active and retired players shouting from the rooftops that they wouldn’t act like we did on the show and that the show doesn’t reflect their reality. Heck, half the time in didn’t reflect mine either.  The focus on the drama definitely can’t help our image, but it is what it is.  People need to Read More ...

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Not Just A Football Wife: One-on-One Interview with Dawn Neufeld (Part 2)

2010,November 10
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Tamara:  So, why Football Wives?  Why did you decide to participate and how did you come to be part of the cast?   Dawn:  Why not?  As cast mate Erin McBriar puts it, 'Reality TV – don't knock it 'til you try it.'  Participating on the show was a phenomenal opportunity to tell the story of what our lives are really like and I've had a blast doing it.  It also gave us an amazing platform for autism awareness.    Chanita Foster was involved with the project from the beginning.  She knew I had an interesting story and perspective so she suggested me to the producers.  They interviewed a lot Read More ...

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