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Tamiko Bailey: A Trailblazing Woman Redefining Leadership in the Defense Industry

Tamiko Bailey


Tamiko W. Bailey is not just breaking barriers—she’s redefining what it means to be a leader in business and defense contracting. As the President and CEO of Bailey’s Premier Services, a multi-state defense contractor specializing in aircraft maintenance and government support services, Bailey is a force to be reckoned with. Her journey from a U.S. Air Force service-disabled veteran to a powerhouse entrepreneur exemplifies resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to service.

With over 30 years of combined military and industry experience, Bailey has carved out an extraordinary career. Her service in the U.S. Air Force saw her supporting an F-15/F-16 squadron and completing two tours in Saudi Arabia under Operation Southern Watch’s No Fly Zone. Transitioning into the private sector, she worked with top-tier defense contractors, including Bell Helicopter, DynCorp International, and Lockheed Martin, where she contributed to cutting-edge aviation and missile defense programs.

Her expertise spans aircraft maintenance, aftermarket services, and government contract management—an impressive skill set that has allowed her to scale Bailey’s Premier Services into a trusted defense contractor.

Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry

As a Black woman leading a defense contracting firm, Bailey is shattering glass ceilings in an industry historically dominated by men. Her leadership not only opens doors for women and minorities in aviation and defense but also sets a new standard for innovation and excellence. With her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Earned Value Management certification and an MBA, she brings a strategic mindset to business operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in every aspect of her company’s work.

Bailey’s dedication to service extends beyond her business. A passionate advocate for veterans, she has served as a board director and advisor for the Airpower Foundation, an Executive Council Member for the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, and a member of the Fort Worth Airpower Council. Her volunteer work and philanthropic efforts demonstrate her unwavering support for the military community.

A Vision for the Future

Despite her demanding career, Bailey continues to push her own limits—she’s currently training to obtain her private pilot’s license, further cementing her status as a leader in aviation. Her drive to keep learning and evolving serves as an inspiration to women in business, proving that ambition and perseverance can lead to groundbreaking success.

Tamiko Bailey is not just a CEO; she is a trailblazer, a mentor, and a game-changer. Her impact on the defense industry and the broader business world is undeniable, and as she continues to expand her influence, she is paving the way for future generations of women and veterans to rise in leadership.

Why Emily Alexandra Guglielmo Personifies the Modern American Entrepreneur



She´s young, beautiful and successful: Emily Alexandra Guglielmo – a Playboy® model, successful brand builder, professional mermaid and passionate philanthropist who has decided to use her platform to inspire and help others; The vivacious star is also an inspiration for countless women around the world.

She is a seasoned entrepreneur who has experienced major success as the founder of Emily Alexandra Cosmetics - a burgeoning company that has exhibited unstoppable growth since it was founded - thanks to its superior quality products and Emily´s innate talent as a product developer.

Emily´s lifelong passion for the ocean is what made her pursue her dream of becoming a real life mermaid. She has made a name for herself, and is internationally known for her beautiful mermaid identity, which has inspired other projects too. But this influence also makes her aware of her power to effect positive change in the world. Throughout her entire life, Emily Alexandra has felt a strong passion for the ocean and a special connection to its creatures.

Emily´s vehicle to do good is the non profit “Supporting Water, an organization that helps to provide drinking water to those who need it most. Primarily in developing countries that do not have access to this vital resource.

Emily recently granted Influence Journal an interview, and here´s what she shared with us:

What did you learn from your recent trip to Africa?

I realized how incredibly blessed I am… and realized how little the people and children of Kenya have, yet they were so happy….all they need is better education for health and sanitation.

How is your non-profit “Supporting Water” helping people on the ground?

We are building Wells and Water Filtration systems for communities and villages that don’t have convenient drinkable water. We also are helping women´s shelters and orphanages have the correct school books and supplies!

What are some of your career plans for 2022?

To get distribution in Mexico and other countries, as well as branch off to other counties for missions. Our next mission will be 2023!

We know you’ve been getting a lot of calls for acting work, can you share some of your experiences with our readers?

I have been getting booked each week for commercials and print work from anywhere to Publix Grocery Store, Disney, CVS , and more… it’s so much fun being on set… my goal is to get booked for much more speaking roles next year!

What is the biggest motivation for you on a daily basis?

To stay consistent ~ that’s where you see the results I get excited to see what I can accomplish for my daily list… it feels good to check off the to-do list!

How Entrepreneur Bobby Craig is Breaking Boundaries

Bobby Craig is a self-taught computer programmer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, A&R and Founder and CEO at Jeudos, which he founded during the quarantine of March 2020 in New Jersey.


He was born and raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, to his mother Sandra Smith and Orlin Craig. He then later moved to Brooklyn, NY, in 2002 with his family and then a year later moved to New Jersey, where he attended school. He is a graduate of Irvington High School and a college dropout of Union County College, New Jersey.

Bobby Always looked at America as the "Land Of Opportunities, so moving to America to work on his goals and aspiration was a dream come true. Bobby comes from an agricultural background in Jamaica, where he learned the art of patience and timing from living with his grandparents in the agriculture industry, from living on farmland to planting and reaping his fruits. At the age of 16, Bobby started his social endeavor on myspace, where he was first introduced to HTML website coding and became good at website layout and developments then later were paid to work on other people's designs for money.

Bobby always wanted to pursue a music career as a child he attended music magnets and played several instruments at home and has made several tracks throughout the years. However, he fell more in love with business and entrepreneurship. Although bobby is no longer a musical artist, he takes part in marketing and branding some very significant artists and influencers with his marketing company Wolfpaq Solutions. He's done marketing campaigns in the entertainment and entrepreneur industry working with Deon Boakye, Clement Foh Baah, Lewis Neal, Olga Ianchuk, and many more others.



In 2016, Bobby started Wolfpaq Solutions to helps brands get more exposure through social strategies. He's worked in several industries to innovate individuals brands. Bobby stated here at one of his recent classes that Social capital is a sociological concept that refers to the intangible relational assets that emerge from social interactions. These assets are generated through giving and take and activate the "norm of reciprocity," creating social obligations that connect and bind people and groups. He also stated that it is essential that kids growing up now take lessons to improve their social and interaction skills as it will be a basic recipe for today's world.

Jeudos is a revolutionary platform that will enable individuals, brands, and enterprises the ability to book people with influence, to go live on social media on several occasions. Broadcasting live video has become a robust tool for brands, businesses, and influencers alike. Facebook recently stated that live video generates 6x more interactions than regular video. Our society has gotten so hooked on instant gratification, and this platform will give advertisers a bang for their buck with almost immediate results. Learn more about this upcoming platform at www.jeudos.com