Barbara De Laleu is a social media and networking butterfly who stings! Known to the radio world as "The Beautiful Stranger," she is certainly no stranger to hard work, dedication, and all about making an honest dollar while making your day beautiful... :)

During her time in radio, De Laleu has worked across several studios and airwaves throughout New York's radio stations. She currently acts as head juggler at both Cox Media Group Long Island 106.1 WBLI, InnerCity Broadcasting Corporation WBLS FM and WLIB AM, and 1600AM WWRL. In her "spare time" you can find her producing programs for WBAI 99.5 for their annual Hip Hop Takeover Marathon. Hard work usually pays off right? Ms. De Laleu's awards do speak to her character as she was the recipient of several including the 2008 Honoree of the American Women in Radio and Television Annual "25 Women Who RULE in Sales & Marketing, awarded as the 2008-2009 recipient of American Women in Radio and Television's BELL (Bringing Excellence at a Local Level) AWARD and voted #19 out of the 50 Hottest Women in Radio by Pop Crunch Media! Ms. De Laleu formerly served on the Board of Directors, Vice President, Programming Committee Chair, and Membership Committee Chair for Alliance for Women in Media, the New York City Chapter, (formerly known as American Women in Radio and Television). Prior to joining Access. 1 Communications Corporation, De Laleu was an Affiliate Relations Representative for the critically acclaimed Dr. Laura Schlessinger Program.

Barbara De Laleu joined Access. 1 Communications as the Corporate Digital Marketing Specialist in April of 2011. She is a part of the new company division marketing team responsible for ensuring brand consistency as well as messaging alignment across all of Access 1 Communications.

De Laleu holds two Master degrees, a Master of Arts in the Media Studies Program and a Master of Science in Organizational Change Management both from New School University in New York City. She received her BS in Communication Arts from St. John's University Queens Campus in 2005.

Recently, Ms. De Laleu's latest venture includes the launching of her new consulting, strategic marketing, and PR company Best on The Scene. She is hands on with her clients playing the main role of consultant and publicist, focusing on her diverse clientele who range in their professional fields - from performing arts to politics. Some of her clients include: New York City based company Hip Hop Dance Conservatory Repertory and Miss Black USA 2010 Osas Ighodaro. In addition, Ms. De Laleu co-founded a New York City based networking group called B.A.N.G. (Big Apple Networking Group) with celebrity photojournalist Kimberly Butler. B.A.N.G. is a not-for-profit organization geared towards using speed networking techniques that set up effective opportunities for women in all industries to expand their networking skills, build on business deals, or a provide an avenue change in career paths - connecting with each other in a New York minute.