Crystal Bui is an Emmy-nominated investigative news reporter and seasoned communications strategist with over a decade of experience in top television markets—from New York City to Honolulu. Her reporting has covered national breaking news, major political races, and pivotal cultural moments, including her acclaimed coverage of the Atlanta spa shootings, which brought national focus to anti-Asian hate.
As the founder of Spotlight Communications Group, Crystal leads with a journalist’s instinct and a storyteller’s voice. She partners with executives, entrepreneurs, and public figures to elevate their presence through strategic media training, public speaking preparation, and narrative development. Her unique approach blends real-world newsroom experience with performance techniques, helping clients not just prepare—but connect and deliver with clarity and confidence.
Crystal is also a sought-after keynote speaker and the author of More To Tell, an Amazon bestseller now taught at the University of Alabama. Her work continues to amplify underrepresented voices and guide leaders in shaping stories that matter.
Marianna Cabral’s proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and startups gives her a unique business insider perspective on maximizing client publicity ROI. With a proven track record of optimizing and driving business transformation across diverse industries, Marianna is a client advocate who leverages her expertise to ensure clients receive the highest value for their investment. Her strategic oversight ensures every publicity, marketing campaign, and coaching engagement is executed with precision and efficiency, driving tangible results and measurable impact.
Alex Livingston is a former national news anchor based in Atlanta. She has a deep understanding of what makes a good news story after being the one behind the desk presenting the news to viewers around the country. Before being an anchor, she was also a producer and news reporter in multiple news stations, including Florida, West Virginia, and Idaho.
Melissa Sanders brings creativity and a sophisticated philanthropic understanding of entertainment and the fine arts to Spotlight Communications Group through her extensive career in public relations and marketing. She’s lived and worked in other major media markets, including New York City, Atlanta, and San Francisco. Melissa Sanders led publicity for major clients and projects, including the Olympic Virtual Series, Politan Row, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, Children’s Museum of Atlanta, DeKalb Entertainment Commission, and Atlanta Pops Orchestra. She also worked to activate several partnerships and promotional events in collaboration with organizations, including SXSW, Coca-Cola, Citigroup, American Express, MasterCard, New York Yankees, AT&T, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Home Depot Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Nicholas Wolaver comes from a corporate background, working at a global communications firm. During his tenure there, Nicholas Wolaver’s teams earned more than 85 industry awards, including the Public Relations Society of America PRSA Bronze Anvil, a Sabre Award for writing, a 2020 Clio Award, and dozens of regional honors for media relations results. In 2016, Nicholas Wolaver led a team to provide social media content for the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH), establishing the group’s profiles via Facebook, Instagram and other online channels.
His other award-winning client work includes collaboration with the Woodruff Arts Center’s TEDWomen announcement, High Museum of Art, Six Flags Over Georgia, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, HoneyBaked Ham, and Georgia’s most visited attraction, Stone Mountain Park, and Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment Practice.
Nicholas Wolaver blogs about the Olympics, film and art; he volunteers the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Evaluation Committee.
Adam is the creative force behind many of Spotlight’s most compelling visual identities. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of brand storytelling, he captures photography that not only elevates aesthetics but reinforces strategy. From curated branding sessions to candid visual narratives, Adam’s work consistently helps clients define their presence with clarity and impact. His collaborative approach ensures every image aligns with the client’s voice—while standing out in a crowded digital world.
Dwain specializes in high-impact visual production that turns attention into action. With a portfolio that includes global brands like LEGO, The Home Depot, and Mercedes-Benz, he brings a results-driven mindset to every project. His background across corporate and entertainment industries gives him a sharp sense of what drives audience engagement and brand trust. At Spotlight, Dwain leads commercial shoots and promo video development with a singular goal: to help our clients grow through bold, cinematic storytelling that delivers ROI.