What's Happening!

Life after Def... and that life has been NABFEME!  Much appreciation to our Network Leaders, membership body and associates... for without you the passion to share what I know so that others may grow could not be realized.  Here is a recent interview from All Access.com...  Please read: 10 Questions with Johnnie Walker

We just learned our NABFEME Los Angeles Network Leader Ms Carolyn Brewer was just awarded another promotion in less than a year by her company! CONGRATS Sis!!  We don't know exactly where this puts her in the company's success chain or what her new title is... we just know she's "movin' on up" ... and NABFEME couldn't be more excited!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Tonya Butler ill be the new assistant chair of the Music Business Management Department at Berklee College of Music beginning August 1. She will be the first woman to have a leadership role in the department. She succeeds John Kellogg, who is retiring after more than a decade in the position. Butler is an accomplished educator, attorney, administrator, and motivational speaker. She comes to Berklee from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she directed the Music Industry Studies program. She previously served as the coordinator of music business at the University of Memphis and course director of entertainment marketing and media distribution at the Los Angeles Film School.  

“I have been in the music business for a long time and trust me, it is no joke”, said Butler. “Luckily, Berklee understands exactly what it takes to succeed and I can hardly wait to add my two cents to the till and my spice to the pot.”

Prior to teaching, Butler spent 14 years as an entertainment attorney working in-house for record and publishing companies and film studios.

The girls in "The 6" are getting together and we'd love to see your face... Hit up  our NABFEME Toronto Leader...  Gail Phillip  at Gail@gnotemanagement.com and let her know if you're interested... if you have questions... or you just wanna be in the mix!  We'd love to have you join in! Add your voice to the conversation about women's empowerment and more! Join the Sisterhood of  NABFEME Toronto ... "Chat 'n Chew" at Fuse with Nabfeme - Toronto, April 23rd!

Meet the Experts! Learn Industry Secrets! Classes in session April 29th! NABFEME Atlanta presents... NABFEME University! Don't miss Brett Dismuke CEO of So Chi Ent as he shares his rich history with Universal Music & Video Distribution, Motown & more; Self declared "Indie Casting Director" LaQuanda Plantt shares casting secrets from the Academy Award nominated film, Selma; you'll learn how to go from intern to the Producer's seat from Dianne Ashford, Associate Producer of the critically-acclaimed TV show, Survivor's Remorse; and, make sure you're at the head of the class for our session with Brand and Media Exposure Strategist, Chanel Martin as she instructs how you should package your idea for investors! The line up continues to grown visit NABFEME Atlanta's Facebook page for updates!  RSVP & Get the Full Agenda Here: https://goo.gl/tFt90W 

 

Join us for a little US (Girl) time!!!.....Time to laugh, pamper ourselves, and exhale over food and information on Relationships in Love, and Business that is sure to prepare many for their 2017. It will be a fun, intriguing, and exciting atmosphere. Each attendee will receive a free facial. 

Location: Spa 313, 313 N. La Brea Ave, Inglewood, Ca 90302

Saturday, February 11th, 2pm-5pm

RSVP Required: heiressross@gmail.com

As NABFEME Africa prepares for its soft launch, meet our Network Leader, Ms ChiChi Nwoko-Udeokoro! The Mother of two adorable sons.. she is CEO of HEY, What’s ON? a production, marketing and multi-media consulting firm. ChiChi is the recipient of the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards as a producer in the feature film "Road To Yesterday" ... Executive Producer of Nigeria's "Kids Say The Dardnest Things," she is also the founder of Dance Nation, an initiative established to help advance the Dance industry in Africa.  

NABFEME Africa is based in Lagos, Nigeria!

Chicago native Rhonda Garner Boutee` joins NABFEME as the organization's Creative Director.   Rhonda currently live s in Memphis, TN and is a local Pharmacy Manager.  While dealing with day-to-day pharmaceuticals as her profession ... Rhonda is a Fashion & Style enthusiast.

Rhonda has one child, a beautiful daughter that she hopes to build and leave a legacy of positivity, compassion and success to.

Entertainment One/Nashville (eONE MUSIC) has promoted Gina Miller to VP/GM of Urban Inspirational.  She moves up from the VP/National Promotions/Label Relations position.   SVP/Business Development Michael Olsen, Esq. said, “Congratulations to Gina Miller in her new role as VP/GM of Urban Inspirational.  I am proud to have Gina bring her invaluable expertise, creativity, and unwavering passion for gospel to lead our division in Nashville. I am confident that she will build upon our ongoing greater mission in honoring and promoting a rich, diverse collection of voices-from longtime pioneering legacy artists to discovering and nurturing new and independent artists.”   

Miller added, “This is an exciting time for gospel and inspirational music.  There have been many changes in the ever-evolving sounds and influence in this great genre and the music industry over the years.  I am looking forward to the impact our artists will continue to make across the world, creating music that encourages, inspires, and brings people hope.  I am honored and excited to deliver an incredible slate of upcoming new releases and shaping the journey ahead together in broadening gospels reach.”

Gina joined the Nashville-based eONE division 12-years ago beginning with an unconventional internship at LIGHT RECORDS.  Over the past year, the label has had releases from Grammy®-winning Gospel icons Shirley Caesar, and Hezekiah Walker, as well as Jonathan McReynolds, Todd Delaney, William McDowell and others.  In addition, the label's roster also includes Urban artists Lalah Hathaway.

Here we "GROW" again! Please join us in welcoming Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Ms Shirley Lites to the NABFEME Leadership Team. You may know Shirley as Band Leader and Music Director for the legendary Billy Paul! She also served as Billy Paul's backup vocalist for 19 years!! Deeply entrenched in the Philly Sound, its patchwork and iconic deliverables... Shirley is committed to teaching, sharing and enhancing the NABFEME mission in Philadelphia! Welcome SiSTAR!