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Tia Scott

Tia Scott, also known as Tia The Writer, was a previous managing editor for Flintside. In her spare time, she also blogs about her own personal account of Hip Hop and Flint culture. Her work has been published in several online publications, including her own music platform, The Dope Show. She is a Flint native and resident who lives with her daughter and trusty MacBook. Follow Tia on Twitter, InstagramYouTube, or her website.

Tia Scott's Latest Articles

Paul Zehnder, Marketing Specialist at 100K Ideas, helped create the storytelling series to showcase the success stories of past clients.
Paul Zehnder of 100K Ideas shines light on exclusive client storytelling series

Marketing Specialist Paul Zehnder of 100K Ideas explains the purpose and impact of the ongoing client storytelling series.

Flint native Brandon Corder is back with the third annual Beats x BBQ event this Memorial Day weekend.
Beats x BBQ returns to downtown Flint for Memorial Day weekend

"Flint made me. The moments that are created when doing something here are priceless." Music, food, and fun are on the menu for the third annual Beats x BBQ event happening this Memorial Day weekend in downtown Flint.

Talib Bondon El, founder and owner of Acacia Essentials.
Exploring holistic health with Talib Bondon El, owner of Acacia Essentials

Discussing alternative health and the power of healing with Talib Bondon El, founder of the holistic health company, Acacia Essentials.

Flint native Brandon Corder is gearing up to celebrate the return of the limited edition BeatsXBeers® burger, found at all Halo Burger locations.
Special event for Beats x Beers burger happens this Friday in downtown Flint

"I want people to leave feeling proud." A special launch event for the BeatsXBeers® burger is happening this Friday as the popular menu item makes a return.

Flint native La'Asia Johnson is the founder and owner of the all-natural skin, hair and body care brand, Elle Jae Essentials.
100K Ideas presents storytelling series that highlights innovative Flint businesses

As part of 100K Ideas' storytelling series, three local businesses were profiled, giving the owners a chance to talk about the experience of bringing their ideas to life. 

Brandee Cooke of 100K Ideas in action at TEDxDetroit 2021.
Brandee Cooke of 100K Ideas discusses community building in Flint at TEDxDetroit 2021

Executive Director of 100K Ideas Brandee Cooke discussed how the organization restrategized to engage more with Flint neighborhoods.

Brandon Corder, creator of Beats x Beers, on the red carpet at 2019's Toast celebration.
Beats x Beers gives Flint a reason to ‘Toast’ to the new year this weekend

This weekend brings an opportunity to celebrate and close out the year in style at Beats x Beers' annual 'Toast' event.

Detroit native Kirby Gwen is the newest voice of Flint's Z92.7 WDZZ-FM.
Get to know WDZZ’s newest voice, Kirby Gwen

Detroit native Kirby Gwen is the bubbly new on-air personality at Flint’s WDZZ-FM who's using her platform to help bring positive change to the community.

Introducing the new editor of Flintside: Tia Scott

Tia Scott, the new editor of Flintside, looks forward to telling the stories of Flint residents and organizations who are adding value to their communities.

Ashley Hamilton launched Prism Lacquers in 2020.
Flint native pays homage to her hometown with an exclusive nail polish collection

Ashley Hamilton creates products that are vegan and free of harmful chemicals and partners with community-based organizations, including the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village.

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