Following the release of Beyond the Music: The Untold Story, Valencia Giles’ inspiring journey continued to gain national attention. She and her husband, Ozzie Giles, were featured in a national State Farm commercial produced by NBCUniversal, which has received over 8 million views online and aired across major networks, including Bravo and Entertainment Tonight. The commercial—Balancing Passion and Profit: Insights from Small Business Owners—highlighted how the couple grew the Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music into a thriving, purpose-driven business. Their story was also featured in accompanying NBCUniversal articles, including Less Stress Leads to Success and Balancing Passion and Profit, celebrating their commitment to musicianship and community impact.
- Balancing Passion and Profit: Insights from Small Business Owners | Meet Valencia & Ozzie Giles of Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music. Learn how they overcame challenges, grew their business, and how their State Farm… | By CNBC | Facebook
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