Last week, Amanda Martin joined Michelle Relerford, Morning New Anchor of NBC 5 Chicago news, on Chicago Today to talk about the Princess Plan.
Relerford was born and raised in Chicago. She is a graduate of Whitney Young High School and the University of Connecticut where she studied Journalism and English. Her career started with NBC as an intern during college. In 2011, she returned to Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago. In 2016, she was promoted to Weekend Evening Anchor and to Morning Anchor in 2020.
The Princess Plan is the creation of Relerford in 2025. As the mother of two boys, Relerford wanted to do something for the next generation of women leaders and as the former proprietor of a clothing store, she knew the joy that came with dressing up. She knew that a simple change in clothes could change a life.
The goal of The Princess Plan is to provide prom gowns free of charge to high school juniors and seniors who cannot afford them. To Relerford, it is an important service because every young woman deserves to experience the magical night of celebrating their achievements while looking and feeling like royalty. And, unfortunately, too many girls miss out on this opportunity because they don’t have the financial resources to attend prom.
As Relerford’s idea came to fruition, she reached out to Disparti Law with the idea to help take it to the next level. We just could not say “no.” And as the idea circulated the office, Amanda Martin, Head of Litigation for Disparti, wanted to be a part.
Relerford was excited about the partnership and remarked, “I can’t thank The Disparti Law Firm enough for supporting The Princess Plan. Our giveaway would not have been as successful without them. From the moment I explained my mission I had their commitment and enthusiasm. I look forward to a great relationship where we can help more girls in Chicago feel like the Princesses they truly are!”
To see the segment on NBC 5 Chicago, click here.
For more information on The Princess Plan, click here.
