Brewing with LaKeithea
Brewing stories, connections, and community, one cup at a time!
Press & Media
LaKeithea
Nicole
Publicist · Community Storyteller
Founder, For Us The Agency
Creator, Brewing with LaKeithea
A storyteller at heart and connector by nature — LaKeithea Nicole Anderson's work blends two passions that have shaped her life: coffee and community. It started in college, where coffee became more than a beverage; it became the thread woven through every chapter of her life and the spark behind her career in public relations and community engagement.
As founder of For Us The Agency, she amplifies voices, builds meaningful relationships, and creates spaces where stories shine — crafting campaigns, supporting brand visions, and helping clients tell their narratives. She is also the creator of Brewing with LaKeithea, a coffee-centered lifestyle show rooted in Nashville's independent coffee culture, and the Becoming an Ancestor journal series.
Her belief is simple: storytelling — whether through a well-crafted campaign, a heartfelt journal entry, or a great cup of coffee — has the power to create moments that matter.
Nashville's daily podcast — made by Nashvillians for Nashvillians — tapped LaKeithea as a local coffee authority on the Nashville coffee scene. As the creator of Brewing with LaKeithea, she brought her signature, community-rooted perspective on what makes a Nashville coffee shop actually worth the hype.
Listen on City Cast →Nada Jones sat down with LaKeithea to discuss the challenges Black-owned businesses face daily — heightened by the pandemic. LaKeithea educated listeners on how not to be a performative ally as a business, and offered insight into how small businesses can pivot forward as participants in the movement for equity.
Listen on Apple Podcasts →LaKeithea joined Eden Fried's entrepreneurship podcast to break down what PR means for product sellers — covering brand identity, how PR strategy fits into a digital business alongside marketing and social media, and the story of her own pivot from fashion major to PR founder after a pivotal moment at New York Fashion Week.
Listen at EdenFried.com →"On January 19, people from around the country will unite in Washington, D.C. to make their voices heard. We've been organizing locally to advocate for the policies that matter to us, and impact women's lives, and we're flooding the streets in solidarity with our sisters in DC to remind the country that Nashville resists."
Nashville PRIDE Inc. · January 10, 2019 · As Vice President, Women's March Tennessee
"We feel honored to have such a powerful lineup of individuals and organizations joining us in Nashville, to keep building momentum and power together, and to keep resisting the forces that would harm our communities."
ClarksvilleNow.com · January 17, 2019 · As Vice President, Women's March Tennessee
"To truly engage, encourage, and support the next generation of BIPOC designers, you must open your platforms for BIPOC designers to showcase their work and expertise. Encourage your team to dig into the work of BIPOC as the thought leaders, creatives, and the educated designers they are."
Nashville Design Week · 2020 · "Building New Tables" feature
"Storytelling — whether through a well-crafted campaign, a heartfelt journal entry, or a cozy holiday film — has the power to create moments that matter. And coffee? Coffee is the catalyst for so many of those moments."
brewingwithlakeithea.com · Bio · Personal mission statement
Hosted a live Q&A offering real-time PR insights and media coaching to help creative entrepreneurs strengthen their public presence and build meaningful media relationships.
Shared practical branding strategies for founders and small businesses on building authentic customer loyalty and creating a brand identity that resonates and retains.
Delivered a dynamic talk on leveraging digital platforms to tell impactful stories and connect meaningfully with audiences through strategic media pitching.
Led a hands-on public relations workshop guiding artists and entrepreneurs on developing strong media relationships and crafting compelling story angles for press.
Featured presenter in a city-wide conversation on equity, access, and representation within Nashville's creative ecosystem — also the subject of Nashville Design Week's "In Conversation With" written feature.
Read the feature →Introduced local entrepreneurs and market vendors to the fundamentals of building an engaging digital presence and growing community through social media strategy.
The Associated Press story documenting Nashville's Black Panther premiere — the community event LaKeithea produced for Black Antiquity — was picked up by The Washington Post, giving Nashville's Black cultural celebration national visibility.
Read coverage →National CNN coverage of Black Panther premiere community events (2018) and the 2019 Women's March — connecting Nashville's story to national cultural and political conversations LaKeithea helped shape.
BET documented the cultural celebrations surrounding the Black Panther premiere nationwide — including Nashville's Black Carpet event — reaching the national Black media audience.
ABC News covered the 2019 Women's March nationally — documenting 100+ city rallies including Nashville's #WomensWaveTN event, where LaKeithea served as VP and stage speaker.
Read →Multiple segments — Black Panther premiere, Angie Henderson Vice Mayor election, and client features including Air Max Day Nashville on Talk of the Town (March 24, 2025).
View segment →Client coverage — Summit Sisters Coffee pumpkin cream cold foam demo (Sept 2024) and Kay Elle summer style segment featuring Nashville retailers Macy's, Blush Boutique, and Molly Green.
View segment →"Running on Vibes: Inside Nashville Vice Mayor Angie Henderson's Historic Upset" — in-depth coverage of the campaign LaKeithea managed, documenting the ground operation that made Nashville political history.
Read →"Building New Tables" — written feature on LaKeithea's work supporting BIPOC designers and her vision for community engagement in Nashville's creative industry.
Read →Client coverage — Summit Sisters Coffee founder profile (July 2025) and community event features.
Read →Deep features on Summit Sisters Coffee (May 2025) and Air Max Day Nashville sneaker culture.
Read →Election night coverage of Angie Henderson's historic Vice Mayor victory — the campaign LaKeithea managed as Campaign Manager.
Read →Angie Henderson Vice Mayor election results — 52% win over incumbent Jim Shulman documented in full.
Read →Angie Henderson Vice Mayor Q&A and election results; Air Max Day Nashville sneaker culture coverage.
Read →VP Women's March Tennessee press statement — LaKeithea quoted directly announcing the 2019 #WomensWaveTN rally to Nashville's activist community.
Read →Official speaker announcement for 2019 Women's March Tennessee — LaKeithea quoted as Vice President alongside the full statewide rally lineup.
Read →AP wire pickup of African fashion and community celebration at Nashville's Black Panther premiere — LaKeithea's Black Antiquity client event reaching national audiences.
Read →Air Max Day Nashville event coverage across multiple years as a media partner.
Client listing — Summit Sisters Coffee feature and community event coverage.
Read →Client event coverage — The Pepper Pott Guyanese Supper Club and Nashville community events.
Client Kay Elle featured as recurring weekly host of the Let's Chat Series and 8 Days of Christmas Black-owned brands campaign.