What's Happening!

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.”

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!

Powerful in-your-ear vocals, infectious rhythms and electrifying performances that is the magic of Women Who Jam Radio!  Known as "the heartbeat of women in music" Women Who Jam now airs on 14 stations, generating thousands of listeners and new fans each week.  The concept is built around an all female based music program.  Indie or major, celebrated superstars or emerging divas … Women Who Jam Radio excites with “real” music recorded by some of today’s most talented female artists! For more info visit www.WomenWhoJam.com

AT-A-GLANCE ... here's a look at what we're doing in September!

• Sept 25 - Sisterhood Sunday, Soul Street Lounge in Chester, PA
  
• Sept 26 - Mental Pain Seminar, Pilgrim Cathedral in Harlem
• Sept 27 - Saideh Browne Meet & Greet Book Signing

Concert promoter, event planner and businesswoman Cynthia Tyre has accepted and now manages a dual role within NABFEME.  Cynthia serves as the organization’s Delaware Network Leader based in Wilmington and she recently assumed the role of Vice President, Operations.  Though her base is in Wilmington, Cynthia’s work revolves around many of the area’s surrounding communities such as Chester, PA, Philly, Baltimore and more.  

Cynthia has led several successful meetings and events for NABFEME and in her new role has brought many new corporate partners aboard.  With many ideas and future plans in the forecast table  we are excited about what lies ahead as Cynthia Tyre emerges as one of NABFEME’s most formidable leaders!

Contact: nabfeme@gmail.com

We are headed to Virginia Beach ladies!  Nice spot to be in with the summer right around the corner!  Details are currently being put in place... and as soon as our Operations Manager Shawn Martin sends us the details ... of course we will pass them on to you!

The new management team in LA is making membership on the west coast exciting, fun and most of all … informative!  Recognizing the need to connect with powerful, like-minded professionals and to penetrate the market ... this team is on the move!  Together these ladies make NABFEME an unstoppable force in Los Angeles and the southern California area.  A force that brings imagination, leadership, fresh ideas and education to the forefront  … all with the swag of Hollywood!

Meet the team! NABFEME LA “All-Star Executive Board” ... posing with NABFEME President and Founder Johnnie Walker; (L-R) Felicia Wright-CEO, Phelicia Wright Entertainment; Ashley Woods - Works Entertainment; Shona E. Monge, CEO The MV7Group, LLC; Cheryl Foster – The Financial Literacy Project and NABFEME LA Operations Manager, Carolyn "Bree" Brewer – CEO, SkyBlueReighn, LLC

Need to Contact NABFEME in LA? Send Carolyn an email at: skybluereighn@gmail.com

St. Louis native, gifted artist and career executive who prides herself in influencing other entertainers on and off stage... Marty K. Casey joins NABFEME as Operations Manger, St. Louis.  With a 20-year career under her belt that includes successes as a singer, actress, writer, producer and director, Marty serves as CEO of Casey Entertainment and manages her non-profit, Show Me Arts Academy which was founded due to the unrest in Ferguson, MO.   Best known for her performance role as "Professional Woman" in the award winning hit stage play MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, Marty also lists among her television credits: The Price Is Right, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Don't Forget the Lytics. 

Marty is currently appearing in  "FOUR WAY STOP" The film.  The movie is already being classified as a hit in her repertoire and has earned her an award at the Free State Festival in Lawrence, KS for Best Supporting Actress. Four Way Stop  has also been recognized for two honors in the 2015 San Francisco Film Fest.

We're stacking the deck and dealing some serious cards in 2016!  Making changes and moves to facilitate growth... we invite you to climb aboard and grow with us! While she was already operating in a management capacity, Carolyn "Bree" Brewer has stepped up and taken on a larger management role within the organization.  Recently named Operations Manager, NABFEME Los Angeles, Bree is busy making plans for operations in the market with the first "Meet & Greet" being planned for mid March. If you're on the west cost, or just want to connect with a powerful leader... stop by Belizean Princess Bree Watters' Facebook page and say hi.  And, definitely congratulate Bree!  NABFEME Los Angeles .. 2016 on steroids! 

One of our primary objectives at NABFEME is the effectiveness of our Networks and our teams. We know that one person cannot do everything.. BUT everything that needs to be done can be accomplished through the recruitment, development and empowerment of others. Therefore, we are very excited to announce our newest Team Leader... Poet, Author, Community Activist, Jaleesa McEachin, Operations Manager, NABFEME New Jersey!