Starting a Facebook page for Banda Television was an exciting experience. I never realized, however, that the iStockphoto I used would cause a scandal. On this photo is a picture of a handsome cowboy who I felt represented Banda Television well. My friends, family, and supporters of Banda Television felt otherwise. . . .
Within minutes of sending out the announcement of the Facebook fan page I received a telephone call. "Who is that model? Don't you think your photo should be there?" These were serious questions from my mentor. I felt myself becoming defensive. "Do other business owners use their photo to represent their businesses?" I asked.
Her feelings were echoed by others as well. One friend even told me that she would not "like" the page until she saw my photo up there.
I must admit that I had some anxiety about it: there is the fear that people would not take a show highlighting music of Mexico seriously if they knew it was headed by an African American. I also never wanted to be one of those big headed business owners with their photos plastered over everything.
This anxiety was overcome by the wonderful feedback of my social network, and the overwhelming sentiment that authenticity is important. They know and feel my passion for Banda music and wanted to be sure I was there. I must admit, it did feel great that everyone wanted my photo there. We'll see how creative I will get. . . .
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