Online Media Kit
Below are several assets that may prove helpful as you prepare your stories.
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Five Fun Facts
- Fabi moved to Charlotte by herself at age 17. She knew no one and had no money and no car. She enrolled at CPCC to become a graphic designer and worked three jobs to support herself.
- She launched her firm as a home-based, solo, lifestyle company. Twenty years later, she has a super-talented staff creating great client work in a building that she owns.
- As a child, English was her second language.
- Her signature colors are purple and orange.
- She knows firsthand how difficult luncheon events can be for introverts and those who live with food allergies and sensitivities. So when she host events, she always offers opportunities for people to meet each other and options for people with the most common allergies.
For Business Stories and Introductions
Fabi Preslar is the owner and president of SPARK Publications, a national, award-winning, independent publishing firm specializing in the design of niche magazines, special publications, and independently published books for print, digital, and interactive media. Her firm’s publications enhance credibility and distinction, enabling individuals and organizations to thrive and excel. Preslar has been honored as a 2020 FOLIO: Top Women in Media, was inducted into the 2019 North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, and was awarded the 2018 First-Generation Family Business of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal and 2017 Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners–Charlotte Chapter. Learn more at SPARKpublications.com and FabiPreslar.com.
For Human Interest Stories and Introductions
Fabi Preslar, owner and president of SPARK Publications, is a leader in small business ownership. She is the author of The Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to Fuel Your Small Business. Fabi openly shares stories of fear, failure, and fatigue while also challenging the audience to focus, have faith, and flourish. She launched her original business as home-based and solo to be home with her family. After 20 years of owning her profitable creative firm that specializes in custom design for magazines, catalogs and independently published books for national clients, her wisdom is well earned. Fabi is an award-winning business owner and well-respected entrepreneur, and she includes her daughter and her husband (of 32 years) as part of her growing team of talented professionals.
For Business Stories and Introductions
Fabi Preslar is the owner and president of SPARK Publications. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPARK Publications is a national, award-winning, custom design firm specializing in niche magazines and independently published books that enhance credibility, preference and distinction – enabling individuals and organizations to thrive and excel. Preslar’s roles include driving the vision, mission and growth for her firm and leading a team of talented industry professionals.
Intrinsic within Preslar’s personal and professional mission is a drive to empower her clients’ success. She leads her team at SPARK Publications to collaborate creatively and authentically to bring information, messages and stories to life.
Preslar started SPARK Publications in 1998 as a home-based graphic design firm. She and the firm have now won over 150 design and industry awards. Her recent personal accolades include being honored among the 2020 FOLIO: Top Women in Media, inducted into the 2019 North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, and named 2017 Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte Chapter, 2015 B2B Marketer of the Year by the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas (BMA Carolinas), and twice as one of Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women. The firm’s awards include 2018 First-Generation Family Business of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal, three years running as the B2B Service Provider of the Year by BMA Carolinas, four 2018 Communicator Awards, and three 2017 Platinum MarCom Awards.
She is also the founder and publisher of b2bTRIBE, a magazine for and about small business owners, and the author of two books, “On Heaven’s Couch: My Journey with a Masterful Mentor” and most recently, “Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to Fuel Your Small Business.” She serves as a mentor and advisor with the Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange and mentors several women small business owners. And she is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Charlotte Chamber, the Union County Chamber of Commerce, the Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce, eWomen Network, Latin American Chamber of Commerce, and the Independent Book Publishers Association. Visit SPARKpublications.com and FabiPreslar.com to learn more.
For Human Interest Stories and Introductions
Fabi Preslar, owner and president of SPARK Publications, is a leader in small business ownership. She is the author of The Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to Fuel Your Small Business. Fabi openly shares stories of fear, failure, and fatigue while also challenging the audience to focus, have faith, and flourish. She launched her original business as a home-based solopreneur to be home with her family. After 20 years of owning her profitable creative firm that specializes in custom design for magazines, catalogs and independently published books for national clients, her wisdom is well earned.
Her awards are numerous. More recent honors include being honored among the 2020 FOLIO: Top Women in Media, inducted into the 2019 North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, and named Marketer of the Year by the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas, 2018 Family Owned Business of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal, and 2017 Women Business Owner of the Year by NAWBO Charlotte. She serves as a mentor and advisor with the Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange and also mentors several women small business owners.
Fabi leads a team of SPARKly employees including her husband of 32 years, Larry, and their talented daughter, Sofi. She practices gratitude daily and cannot wait to see how you are redefining choice words in your business.
Please connect with Fabi on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @FabiPreslar. Learn more about her at FabiPreslar.com and about her firm at SPARKpublications.com.
Click here to download a low-resolution, 3D, RGB file. Then right click and save.
Click here to download a high-resolution, 3D, CMYK file for print use. Then right click and save. (Note: for print use only! The colors will look weird on your screen when you go to download it. That’s because screens aren’t CMYK.)
Click here to download a high-resolution, flat, CMYKfile for print use. Then right click and save. (Note: for print use only! The colors will look weird on your screen when you go to download it. That’s because screens aren’t CMYK.)
The 2020 Class of Folio: Top Women in Media Taps Charlottean Fabi Preslar
Fabi Preslar, founder and president of SPARK Publications, is set to be honored among the publishing industry’s most brilliant minds at the 2020 Folio: Top Women in Media awards.
Charlotte, N.C. – May 04, 2020 – Fabi Preslar, founder and president of SPARK Publications, is set to be honored among the publishing industry’s most brilliant minds at the 2020 Folio: Top Women in Media awards. The 2020 class is scheduled to receive their awards at a luncheon on September 9, 2020, in New York, N.Y. Preslar’s honoree peers are distinguished women from Meredith Corporation, Hearst, Bloomberg and other major media organizations.
Preslar is recognized among media industry executives and entrepreneurs who have launched or rebuilt brands or companies and continue to work tirelessly toward their success. The vision for her firm is rooted in everyday resilience and making a difference. Although SPARK Publications is small, the business savvy and industry knowledge Preslar consistently develops places her at the top of her industry.
“This is powerful recognition,” said Preslar. “Folio: is a key resource for my company and our magazine clients. This recognition places me in a league of women who are on the leading edge of redefining how we consume information. It’s a validation of the passion I’ve devoted to my career while building SPARK Publications, and it serves as an inspiring call-to-action for me to continue to evolve and innovate.”
Folio: is more than a media company. It has created a sense of community in the form of news, insights and events that help publishers generate revenue and increase audience engagement. For more information about this year’s honorees and the company, visit foliotopwomen.com.
About SPARK Publications
SPARK Publications is an award-winning and creative, independent publishing firm. The firm specializes in designing and producing beautiful, effective print and interactive publications (e.g. magazines, books and catalogs). Launched more than 20 years ago in Charlotte, North Carolina by Fabi Preslar, SPARK Publications serves clients in a variety of sectors across the U.S., including entrepreneurial, association, trade and niche markets. The firm’s accomplished team is consistently recognized for their creative talent, which includes earning more than 200 industry awards. For more information, visit SPARKpublications.com.
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SPARK Publications Founder to Release “Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership”
In her latest book, Fabi Preslar takes business owners from Fear to Flourish by sharing her experiences in business ownership
Charlotte, N.C. – August 30, 2018 – Fabi Preslar, president and founder of SPARK Publications, announced she will release her second book, “Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to Fuel Your Small Business,” on October 10, 2018. She is an award-winning business owner and well-established entrepreneur.
Fabi’s book and upcoming speaking tour showcase her expertise in business ownership. SPARK Publications is an award-winning, profitable business because of Fabi’s business fortitude. In her new book, she shares the top 20 lessons she has earned and learned throughout her 30 years of entrepreneurship.
“I believe that business owners forging through their different stages of business need to hear more real-world anecdotes ¬– first to be more accountable, second to see their journeys from different perspectives, and third to know they are not alone in this growth process,” Fabi said.
Fabi’s fans are vocal about their support too. From established business owners to newer entrepreneurs, “Fabulous F Words” is getting rave reviews.
“Fabi creates accessibility through her vulnerability, making it easy to draw parallels between her business journey and my own. No matter where you are on your path, through both her hard lessons and sparkly successes, you’ll find relatable nuggets that will make you nod, make you think, and most of all, speak deeply to you on a level that only a fellow entrepreneur can,” said Chrystal Rose of Rebellia.
“Fabi never quits. Like all business owners, she learns every day and challenges herself to make her business better. If you’re thinking of throwing in the towel, read this book and think again. Pick yourself up and get to work growing your company, but don’t forget what you’ve learned along the way,” said Matt Bradbury of Business Acquisition & Merger Associates.
“Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership” is currently available for preorder and will launch on October 10, 2018, and Fabi is currently booking media interviews and speaking engagements. To preorder the book and for more information about Fabi Preslar, please visit FabiPreslar.com.
About SPARK Publications
SPARK Publications is a national, award-winning design firm specializing in niche magazines and independently published books that enhance credibility, preference and distinction – enabling individuals and organizations to thrive and excel. The firm focuses on creative and authentic collaboration to bring information, messages and stories to life, thereby empowering clients’ ability to make a measurable difference with lasting impact. The firm’s recent accolades include being named 2018 First-Generation Family Business of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal and B2B Service Provider of the Year by BMA Carolinas for three years running from 2015 to 2017. Learn more at SPARKpublications.com.
FiveFecta PowerTalk Keynote
Fabi offered the keynote PowerTalk at the inaugural FiveFecta event in November 2019.
“Fabulous F Words” Launch Highlights
To watch Fabi’s full-length speech at the launch event, please use the “Contact Fabi” form below to request the link.