October 1, 2003. STUDIO CITY, CA. Master Professional Mentor(tm), Dr. Debra Davenport, has been named a feature columnist for the online entertainment industry newsletter, "X-News". The monthly publication is published by The Exchange, a 350-member entertainment organization based at the CBS Television Studios in Studio City, CA.

Geared to members of the entertainment industry, Dr. Davenport's columns will focus on career development, personal branding, and maximizing success in this highly competitive and creative arena. She will offer advice on such topics as story pitching, networking, career transition, effective communication, and specific "how-to-make-it-in-Hollywood" tips. Her column premiers this month at http://www.theexchangeonline.org/XNEWS.

Dr. Davenport is also a columnist for the Phoenix Business Journal, and she writes frequently for a variety of other local and national publications. She is also a regular interview guest on radio programs across the country.

For additional information, please contact DavenportFolio at (310) 552-0710 in Los Angeles.