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 Award winning columnist, Mi-Ling Stone Poole writes a weekly decorating column for The Oklahoman in Oklahoma City. She is also a contributing columnist for the McClatchy-Tribune news service and the author of "Ask Mi-Ling! When You Want the Truth About Decorating."In December of 2008, she launched "Mi-Ling's Comfort Zone," an award winning lifestyles and decorating radio show that airs Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. (CST) on Newsradio 1000 KTOK-AM in Oklahoma City. Previous guests who have appeared on MCZ include; "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, Paige Hemmis of "Extreme Makeover's - Home Edition," HGTV's Michael Payne, Kim Myles, Tanyia Nayak and Summer Baltzer. Others include; famed percussionist Sheila E., and nationally known dermatologist, Dr. Charles Crutchfield, III among others. Mi-Ling earned the reputation of being funny, entertaining and outspoken during her weekly radio segments on "The Jack and Ron Morning Show"on KYIS 98.9 FM and The Joey and Heather Morning Show on Wild 97.9 FM. Mi-Ling is also a lifestyles contributor for KWTV News9 (CBS), in Oklahoma City and she has appeared on numerous morning shows throughout the country. Her cost-saving tips and gift-giving advice are timely during this economic crunch. Mi-Ling grew up in the Twin Cities with some of the major players in the music industry. Her friendship with "pop icon" Prince and others from the "Minneapolis Sound" inspired her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. After graduating from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in journalism, Mi-Ling worked as a freelance writer, advertising and public relations executive, and a radio and television host. In 1991, she formed Exact Image Entertainment Group and focused on booking and promoting celebrity speakers and entertainers. Her first celebrity client was actor Esther Rolle, who was best known for her portrayal of Florida Evans on the hit television show "Good Times." One of the highlights of her career was working as associate producer on "Ninth Street," an independent film featuring Martin Sheen and Isaac Hayes which later won an Independent Film Channel Award. After a successful career in the entertainment industry Mi-Ling went back to school and earned her master's degree in communications from Oklahoma City University. In 2003, she decided to merge her love for journalism with her passion for decorating and began writing two weekly decorating columns: "Ask Mi-Ling" and "Mi-Ling's Comfort Zone." These columns are published weekly in newspapers throughout the world and have been translated into Spanish. Mi-Ling believes that creating a comfortable and livable home does not have to cost a fortune, and anyone can create a Comfort Zone by bringing warmth and style into a space. |
| Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 20:25 |
