April earned a business degree from
The University of Georgia and
certification as a Corporate Etiquette
and International Protocol Consultant
from The Protocol School of
Washington. She holds diplomatic
status with the United Nations through
Word of Life Ministries International, a
nongovernmental organization in
special status with the UN’s Economic
and Social Council. April is a trustee of
the International Third World
Leadership Association, founded by
the late Dr. Myles Munroe, and works
with a number of local and international
service organizations and initiatives.
IAQ: We have read the bio, but tell us:
who is April Ripley?
April Ripley: April Ripley is a woman
who was born in the South. My name
is derived from Latin and means “to
cause to bring forth”: that's why April
showers bring May flowers. I
remember as a child pretending to
teach my dolls and stuffed toys, my
students. In middle school I made
friendship bracelets and sold them to
my classmates. So, I guess the
entrepreneur bug bit early. In college, I
took a formal class on
entrepreneurship and that’s where the
seed of my vision for The Premiere
Image, Inc., a consultancy on
corporate protocol, manners, and
event planning, sprouted. Today, my
company has expanded to include
Our reach has extended internationally
and is continuing to help people
discover themselves, develop the skills
necessary to fulfill their dreams and
live an exceptional life. Helping others
"Be Exceptional" is not just our motto,
it is our lifestyle.
IAQ: How did it make you feel having a
woman run for President?
April Ripley: As a little girl growing up,
you think, women can go to school,
college, join the workplace, and
eventually become a manager,
supervisor or Jr. Vice President of a
company (if you can break the glass
ceiling). But, in the last 20 to 30 years
we've seen more and more women
become not only CEO’s and
entrepreneurs but also Prime Ministers
and Presidents.
Be Exceptional
is not only our
motto, it is our
lifestyle