Frequently Asked Questions
About Jessica Garrett Modkins
Who is Jessica Garrett Modkins?
Jessica Garrett Modkins is an award-winning marketing expert, advertising executive, business growth strategist, media executive, producer, publisher, author and community leader based in Miami, Florida. With more than three decades of experience, she works across business, government, media, culture and community engagement to build influential brands, platforms and initiatives.
What is Jessica Garrett Modkins known for?
Jessica Garrett Modkins is known for her strategic leadership, business acumen, influential relationships and ability to connect culture, commerce and community. She has built a career developing marketing campaigns, producing major events and television projects, leading media platforms, preserving Black history and helping organizations strengthen their visibility and impact.
How many years of experience does Jessica Garrett Modkins have?
Jessica Garrett Modkins has more than 30 years of experience in marketing, advertising, media, public relations, entertainment, television production, publishing, business development and community engagement.
Where is Jessica Garrett Modkins based?
Jessica Garrett Modkins is based in Miami, Florida, and works with businesses, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits and community organizations throughout South Florida and beyond.
What organizations has Jessica Garrett Modkins founded?
Jessica Garrett Modkins is the founder and CEO of Hip Rock Star Advertising and the founder of Hip Rock Star Media. She is also the publisher of The Culture News and executive director of The Historic Society.
Marketing, Advertising and Business Strategy
Is Jessica Garrett Modkins a marketing expert?
Yes. Jessica Garrett Modkins is an experienced marketing expert who helps businesses and organizations strengthen their brands, develop strategic messaging, reach target audiences and increase visibility. Her expertise includes marketing strategy, advertising, branding, public relations, media, storytelling, community engagement and business growth.
What is Hip Rock Star Advertising?
Hip Rock Star Advertising is an award-winning, full-service marketing and communications agency founded by Jessica Garrett Modkins. The agency serves corporations, municipalities, government agencies, community redevelopment agencies, nonprofits and businesses through advertising, branding, public relations, media buying, digital marketing, events and strategic communications.
What industries has Jessica Garrett Modkins worked with?
Jessica Garrett Modkins has worked across advertising, government, economic development, media, entertainment, publishing, education, nonprofit leadership, hospitality, culture, community development and professional services. Her cross-sector experience allows her to develop strategies that connect diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Does Jessica Garrett Modkins provide marketing consulting?
Yes. Jessica provides marketing and communications consulting for businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions and executive leaders. Her consulting may include brand positioning, messaging, visibility strategy, public relations, audience development, business growth and strategic partnerships.
Does Jessica help businesses improve their visibility?
Yes. Jessica helps businesses and organizations clarify their value, strengthen their positioning and become more visible to the audiences they need to reach. Her approach combines strategic marketing, storytelling, media, public relations, partnerships and community engagement.
Does Jessica Garrett Modkins provide business growth strategy?
Yes. As a business growth strategist, Jessica helps organizations identify opportunities, strengthen their market position, improve communications and develop strategies that support sustainable growth, visibility and influence.
Speaking and Professional Development
Is Jessica Garrett Modkins available for speaking engagements?
Yes. Jessica Garrett Modkins is available for keynote presentations, business conferences, corporate programs, professional-development sessions, panel discussions, community events and leadership forums.
What topics does Jessica Garrett Modkins speak about?
Jessica speaks on marketing, branding, advertising, artificial intelligence, media, public relations, business growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, storytelling, professional visibility, culture and community impact.
Can Jessica Garrett Modkins provide corporate training?
Yes. Jessica develops and facilitates professional-development programs for businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and leadership teams. Programs may be customized to address marketing, communications, social media, branding, conflict resolution, time management, organizational effectiveness and leadership development.
Is Jessica available to moderate or host events?
Yes. Jessica is available to host, moderate and facilitate conferences, business summits, panel discussions, awards programs, community events and executive conversations. Her background in radio, media, event production and public speaking allows her to engage audiences while keeping programs focused and energetic.
How can I book Jessica Garrett Modkins?
Organizations may submit a booking inquiry to rm@hiprockstar.com with the event date, location, audience, requested topic, type of engagement and available budget. Speaking, consulting, media and professional-development requests are reviewed based on availability and project alignment.
Media, Publishing and Production
Is Jessica Garrett Modkins available for media interviews?
Yes. Jessica is available for television, radio, podcast, print and digital media interviews. She may provide expert commentary on marketing, advertising, media, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, community engagement and Miami-related topics.
What is The Culture News?
The Culture News is a media platform published by Jessica Garrett Modkins. It highlights business, politics, culture, history, wellness and community stories with a focus on people and issues that are often underrepresented in traditional media.
What television and film projects has Jessica Garrett Modkins produced?
Jessica has directed and produced short- and long-form content, television programming, documentaries and special events. Her credits include the inaugural HBCU Honors Awards, the Miami’s Richmond Heights docuseries and HBCU Homecomings. Her podcast productions include The Culture in which she hosts, Politics for the Culture, and Mental Health for the Culture.
What was Jessica Garrett Modkins’ role with the HBCU Honors Awards?
Jessica served as executive director, producer, and writer of the inaugural HBCU Honors Awards, filmed at Miami’s historic Lyric Theater. The program was hosted by Wendy Raquel Robinson and included special appearances by Oprah Winfrey and Reverend Al Sharpton.
Did Jessica Garrett Modkins begin her career in radio?
Yes. Jessica began her professional career in Miami’s entertainment industry as a radio personality and DJ on WEDR 99 Jamz. That experience helped shape her understanding of audiences, culture, media and authentic communication.
Author and Historian
Is Jessica Garrett Modkins an author?
Yes. Jessica Garrett Modkins is an author and historian whose work preserves and shares the history of Black communities in South Florida. It was read into the United States Congressional record by Congressman Garcia.
What books has Jessica Garrett Modkins written?
Jessica co-authored Images of America: Miami’s Richmond Heights with her late mother, Patricia Ann Harper Garrett. She also released Miami’s Richmond Heights: Early Learner Edition, a book created to introduce young readers to the history and legacy of the Richmond Heights community.
Where can I purchase Miami’s Richmond Heights: Early Learner Edition?
Miami’s Richmond Heights: Early Learner Edition is available for purchase on Amazon.
Why is the history of Richmond Heights important?
Richmond Heights is one of Miami’s earliest planned communities developed for Black families. Its history reflects Black homeownership, entrepreneurship, civic leadership, education and community development in South Florida.
What is The Historic Society?
The Historic Society is a nonprofit organization led by Jessica Garrett Modkins that preserves and promotes Black history through books, documentaries, educational programs, exhibitions, public events and community storytelling. For more on the historic society go to www.TheHistoricSociety.org.
Recognition and Community Leadership
What awards and recognitions has Jessica Garrett Modkins received?
Jessica has been recognized as a Modern Luxury Miami Dynamic Woman, one of Miami’s Top 50 Women Leaders and an AT&T Florida Black History Honoree. She has also received the Culture Champion Award, and her community work has been recognized in the United States Congressional Record.
What recognition has Hip Rock Star Advertising received?
Under Jessica’s leadership, Hip Rock Star Advertising received the Key to the City of Miami, has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast and listed by the South Florida Business Journal among the region’s top advertising agencies. The agency has also received the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award and the Key to Miami.
How has Jessica Garrett Modkins contributed to her community?
Jessica has contributed thousands of hours to civic, philanthropic and community initiatives. Her work supports entrepreneurs, young people, historic preservation, education, underserved communities and organizations seeking greater visibility and opportunity.
What is the Patricia Ann Harper Garrett Educational Scholarship?
The Patricia Ann Harper Garrett Educational Scholarship honors Jessica’s late mother, a trailblazing educator, public servant and community leader. The scholarship awards $5,000 annually to support a student attending Bethune-Cookman University.
Was Jessica Garrett Modkins featured in a Pampers commercial?
Yes. Jessica was the first Black baby featured in a Pampers commercial. After years of searching, she recently recovered footage of the historic advertisement. The discovery holds special significance because representation and visibility have remained central to her career in marketing, media and storytelling.
Working With Jessica Garrett Modkins
Who should work with Jessica Garrett Modkins?
Jessica works best with organizations and leaders seeking strategic insight, stronger positioning, increased visibility and meaningful audience engagement. Her clients and collaborators include corporations, municipalities, government agencies, community redevelopment agencies, nonprofits, media organizations, cultural institutions and entrepreneurs.
What makes Jessica Garrett Modkins’ approach different?
Jessica combines marketing expertise, executive leadership, cultural intelligence, media experience and extensive cross-sector relationships. She does not approach communications as a standalone activity; she connects strategy, storytelling, influence, business objectives and community impact.
Can Jessica Garrett Modkins develop a customized program?
Yes. Speaking presentations, workshops, consulting engagements and professional-development programs may be customized based on the organization, audience, industry, goals and desired outcomes.
How can media outlets or organizations contact Jessica Garrett Modkins?
Media outlets, event producers, businesses and organizations may contact Jessica through rm@hiprockstar.com for speaking, consulting, interviews, professional development, production and partnership opportunities.