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We know you're busy, however, you still want to know what's going on... right?  Here you can find "quick bites" of information and current happenings around and within the organization.  Stop by this page often for bulletins and a constant flow of what's going on in the NABFEME membership community. 

As a member, you can add a post or tell us and we'll add it for you! Let us know what's happening in your world!  New promotion? An event, book release, new job... maybe you're planning something fabulous, or you have an opinion about some of today's currents events and topics ... share it! Post your thoughts, comments, experiences... tell us what's going on.   Respond to another member's comments!  This section is private... it's just us, be respectful and feel free speak out!  Some commentary may reveal shared opinions regarding success and equality for women in the workplace, while others may reflect just being a woman ... balancing lifestyles both personal and professional.  

Tell us about you, your business and what we can look forward to.  Got a question??? Ask it!   Someone is sure to have an answer!  This is your community and your NABFEME speak space... Use it!!  

  • Women Who Jam Radio

    June 12, 2012 1:57 AM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)

    Introducing ... WOMEN WHO JAM Radio!  This radio show is all about women in music.  The music we play is by female artists or groups that are fronted by female singers.  WOMEN WHO JAM Radio! is Real women... Real Music!  Our format is laced with power vocals, groovy melodies, tight harmony and the musicianship that terrestrial radio is missing.  This ground breaking radio show defies the myth that music is a man’s world! 

    Some of the artists you'll hear featured on the show are classic hit makers, some are new and just beginning to impact the industry and others are unknown but have created a sound that is worthy of radio exposure and a spot on our show! 

    Listen to WOMEN WHO JAM Radio! "LIVE" on LMBNetwork.com and DFWiRadio.com Friday afternoons at 2:00 PM CDT.  Let us know what you think!  Email Us at womenwhojam@aol.com

  • Introduction

    May 10, 2012 4:17 PM | Deleted user

    Hi everyone, my name is Sharon and I'm from the Bronx, NY. I graduated from SUNY Old Westbury in 2003 with a B.A. in Media & Communications. I also completed my Paralegal Studies Certificate at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus in 2011. What I'm trying to do now is apply to graduate school at New York University (NYU) in hopes to complete an M.S. in Sports Business with a concentration in Sports Law followed by an M.A. in Music Business. The best part is, both of these masters programs do not require you to take the GRE. I'm so happy about that because I wanted to avoid taking that exam.

    Aside from that, I'm an aspiring singer/songwriter whose genre is R&B/Hip Hop/Urban. This has been my life long dream for so long, you know? In high school and college, there were talent shows happening sometimes and I've participated in many of them. After I graduated from Old Westbury, I was one of the people selected to perform at the New York Music Festival in November 2004. As a result, I was the winner of the R&B category where I won the Best Female R&B Solo award (I sang cover songs since I didn't have original material at the time). It was a big deal because I never won an award before. My entire family was so proud of me. I feel blessed knowing that all of these experiences helped me be confident and comfortable on stage. Last year, I attended the ASCAP NY Sessions event where I reconnected with a music producer I worked with in the past, and we've been in touch ever since. It's nice to come across someone who knows and is familiar with your talent. It helps a lot. I found a few other good studios in NYC as well. Hopefully, I'll be in the studio to work on my music soon.

    I'm so excited to be a NABFEME member again. I missed NABFEME so much. So many times, I would bug Johnnie Walker asking her when the website will be up and running again. When she gave me an update on that the other day, I immediately spread the word to my fellow NABFEME members. I truly love this organization because speaking from past experiences, the NABFEME staff and other NABFEME members have shown me so much love, support, and encouragement. That alone means so much to me because it can be hard to pursue your dreams when you're not backed up with a support system. Therefore, I look forward to reconnecting with old NABFEME members and linking up with new NABFEME members. :)

     

     

  • NABFEME Smart Women St. Louis Makes An Impact!

    May 02, 2012 11:47 PM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)

    Hello Ms Walker,

    THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!!  What you brought to us tonight at the Webster University event was so valuable to the women of St. Louis and to me.
     
    I had a very difficult day and difficult year as a whole. You know, one of those days where it's just one thing after another!! I pressed on thru and I am so glad that I came! I wish that I could have stayed longer, however, I am very thankful for the time that I was able to be there.  I always have creative ideas brewing, but after I left tonight it was like when I was a kid!  It was like when we would light a bundle of firecrackers and they would go off individually for a while and then just go BOOM! I really needed the uplift tonight.  I had mentioned to my brother that I needed something positive right now.  He was right on about you being a positive force!
     
    What a beautiful organization! Please let me know how I can help you with information technology, graphic, and web design!

    Victoria Wayne
    St. Louis, MO
     

  • NABFEME Creates Business Umbrella for Female Entrepreneurs

    May 02, 2012 11:00 PM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)

    “Trolley Night” fans in Memphis got a triple treat this past Friday (April 27) at K’PreSha Boutique on South Main. The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment, Inc. (NABFEME) hosted a champagne filled business networking Soirée at the boutique..   Dubbed Rhythm, Reading & The Runway, the event was overflowing with talent and professional smarts and was designed to attract consumers while creating a marketing vacuum for local businesswomen and their products. Members and supporters of NABFEME were delighted to participate in this fun filled, motivational occasion.

    Sprinkled with a variety of entertainment and showmanship, the event drew crowds from Arkansas, Mississippi and all over Memphis.  A talented kiddie dance group called “The Edge” quickly stole the hearts of the Main Street shopping crowds and the musical performances by Jina Govan and Tanisha Ward were on-the-spot crowd pleasers!  According to NABFEME Founder Ms Johnnie Walker, the gathering was a smashing success.  “We recently launched a new program called BEEP, “Black Entertainment Entrepreneur Power, said Walker.  The purpose of the program is to connect different businesses and show them the crossover potential of their products and services, while they compliment each other and share customers.  Our Rhythm, Reading & The Runway concept brought singers, dancers, authors and models under one roof to accomplish a two goals, build consumer awareness and increase sales. We invited the ladies to the boutique so that they could network, be entertained and shop at the same time!” 

    Memphis based authors Megan Mottley (Glamour Girl), Gwen Harmon (Love Songs), Shayna Rattler (Higher: 5 Power Principles for Entrepreneurs), Jae Henderson (Someday Too) and Eve Alexander (10 Commandants of Love) presented their books and shared their self-publishing business models with attendees.

    Local Walgreen’s Pharmacist, Rhonda Boutte who owns her own cosmetics company, Pouts and Wink, treated attendees to mini-makeovers.  The evening concluded with a dazzling fashion display on the catwalk featuring the latest spring and summer fashions by K'PreSha Boutique. 

  • Rhythm, Reading & The Runway

    May 02, 2012 10:43 PM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)
    "Many Thanks to Johnnie Walker and NABFEME for featuring me, my books "Someday" and "Someday Too" at the Rhythm, Reading & The Runway event.   I had a fabulous time, met so many good people and future customers!  I even sold a few books. (-:"  Thanks again ladies!! 

    Author, Jae Henderson

  • NABFEME Heads to St. Louis, MO!

    April 25, 2012 1:44 PM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)


    In preparation for our SMART Women St. Louis Meet Up, the ladies in The Lou wanted answers to a couple of questions prior to my arrival. They sent questions, I answered.  I want to share the Q&A with you!

    Q. What can you tell women about working and attaining leadership roles  in today's job market?  

    A.  It all boils down to how you think.  The way you think determines the choices you make and the choices you make determine how you act and the way you act often determines your outcome.  The old saying, your attitude determines your altitude can certainly be applied women regarding working and attaining leadership roles in today's job market. 


    Q. What advice do you give young women today about being women in the music and entertainment business?  

    A.  Four things.  1) Be innovative, you gotta think out of the box!  2)Be optimistic... sometimes blindly optimistic, believe in yourself and stay positive attitude!  3) Be tenacious... determined, never give up and 4) be opportunistic... you gotta strike while the iron is hot!


    Q. What are your thoughts about the industry when you see reality shows like Love & Hip-Hop?  

    A.  First of all these are TV shows and TV shows are created to entertain audiences.  For viewers that find these type of shows entertaining its a winner for the network and the producer. Shows like Love & Hip Hop  do no create defining moments for me regarding the industry, therefore I don't have any real thoughts about them.  On the other hand, I realize people love seeing and connecting with lifestyles that aren't necessarily theirs, so again, entertainment that wins.  I applaud the opportunities that these shows have given to Black women behind and in front of the camera.


  • Make The Most of Your NABFEME Membership!

    April 20, 2012 2:35 AM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)
    I have always been a firm believer in the power of networking.  You meet people who often morph into friends, colleagues, mentors and even clients!  Networking is a core characteristic  of NABFEME and it is just one of the ways you can get the most out of your membership.

    Here are some things to consider, or some things you can do to help increase your visibility amongst our membership and professional community:

    1.  Complete your member profile!  Upload your logo or your photo!  Complete the short bio!  Tell us how wonderful you are and what you do!  Give other members a reason to connect with you!

    2.  Attend meetings, educational programs, mixers and networking events!  Get out and meet people, learn about new industry trends and find opportunities to work together.  Some of the best deals are made away from the office! 

    3.  Join a committee, a task force or team effort!  I know everyone is busy with hectic schedules... but the best way to grab some new business is to be a part of something.  When you volunteer, you often meet other great women who may need you and your professional services.

    4.  Sponsor an event, meeting or gathering!  Don't run and hide your purse... there are a variety of ways to do this whether its a physical meeting, event or a virtual concept.  Your sponsorship can come in the way of support and participation, be creative.  And the best part will be seeing your company get the exposure in front of your colleagues and industry peers.

    5.  Think outside YOUR box!  Just because you are an entertainment lawyer doesn't mean every client has to be a musician or athlete. Expand your thinking, look for opportunities to connect in other industries like fashion, publishing, culinary arts, health & fitness, finance, etc.... take a chance on a different kind of opportunity that may give you growth in a "new" market.

  • Great Things are Happening with EUP Management Group

    April 13, 2012 10:45 AM | Deleted user
    Stay tuned for the great things that will be happening in EUP Management Group in Music, Entertainment, Film, and Multi-Media arenas.  Great partnerships are being formed, National locations have been identified, and yes, my NABFEME sistas are needed to help bring this vision to reality!  Stay Tuned.
    Ms. Rosa Holmes Turner

  • Casting in DC & NY

    March 15, 2012 1:05 PM | Deleted user
    So your an actor/actress...Today is your Lucky Day Hollywood Outlaws & Raggtyme Ent. with the assistance of Tru DIVA Productions is looking for YOU...Casting is under way for the film
    FAMIKA vs. THE TEA PARTY
    FAMIKA, A WANNABE HIP-HOP FLY GIRL, IS OBSESSED WITH HER MAN AND REVIVING HER ONE HIT WONDER CAREER FROM THE 90’S. IN A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY, SHE IS KIDNAPPED AND ESCAPES ONTO THE CARAVAN OF THE TEA PARTY ULTRA WHO IS MAKING THEIR WAY TO DC. WHILE BEFRIENDING THE CREW, SHE UNCOVERS AN EVIL PLOT TO TAKE OUT THE PRESIDENT AND SHE MUST SAVE THE PRESIDENT AND THE COUNTRY, BUT MUST FIRST FIGURE OUT WHAT’S IMPORTANT IN LIFE.
    Visit:

    http://www.trudivaproductions.com/Model---Casting-Calls.html

    FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND SUBMIT by deadline SUNDAY, 18 MARCH!!!
    Good Luck!!
    If you have any questions feel free to ask at: bookings@trudivaproductions.com However, don't hold up your submission waiting for a response, especially if you are close to the deadline. Please pass on to interested professionals.

  • SMART Women "Meet Up" Series Continue

    January 02, 2012 1:49 AM | Johnnie Walker (Administrator)
    The 2011 SMART Women Meet Ups presented successful networking opportunities for NABFEME members in some of our most influential markets.  We met in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, DC, Memphis, Raleigh, Ft. Lauderdale and Toronto, Canada!  Amazing travels ... amazing, accomplished women!

    The SMART Women Meet Ups return in 2012 and we'll kick off the series in the City of Brotherly Love... Philadelphia, PA! Rochelle Davis of Girlfriends Spa and Angela Starkey are our hosts for the Philly Meet Up.  The "NABFEME Smart Women Philly Meet Up" is Jan 7th at Waterview Lounge, 1020 Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 3 - 6 PM!!  

    Our next stop is LA!!  Tenaya Jackson is your host for the "NABFEME Los Angeles Meet Up!"   This meeting will be held January 23rd at 6:00 PM at  Phillippe Chow, 8284 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA

     ** SAVE THE DATES ** Join NABFEME as we kick off the New Year with professional gatherings that target the savvy, business women of Philadelphia and Los Angeles! Whether your work involves music & entertainment directly or indirectly.. our meetings provide the perfect opportunity for you to meet, greet, exchange ideas and collaborate with other smart women. 
    Coming Soon: SMART Women Meet Ups in Jackson, MS, St. Louis, Nashville, Indianapolis and Charlotte, NC!