BE A GIRL CONNECTED
Through our various events and special projects we welcome connections by way of conversation, shared opportunities, collaboration potential, and resources within the industry at large. These events provide aspirational women with advice & guidance on how to overcome challenges and where to direct their attention when it comes to achieving their dreams and attaining success. Selected guest speakers and event contributors engage with our audience by sharing their insights on how to build influence, exert power and create a positive culture.
MENTORS
Adam Zia
Partner
The Zia Firm
Lenny Santiago
SVP
Roc Nation
Peter Kadin
SVP of Marketing
Empire Records
Ashley Kalmanowitz
SVP of Publicity
Atlantic Records
Mauricio Ruiz
CEO/Founder
8 Til Faint
Rayna Bass
Co-President
300 Entertainment
Bianca Edwards
Marketing Director
Roc Nation
Melissa Mahood
General Manager, XO Records
& Artist Management, SALXCO
Riggs Morales
SVP of A&R / Artist Development
Atlantic Records
Krystyn Price
Sr Director of Talent
The Springhill Company
Nicole Wyskoarko
EVP / Co-head of A&R
Interscope Records
Tone Lopez
Tour Manager
Hanstolo Entertainment
GUEST SPEAKERS
A$AP Ferg
Recording Artist
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Ashley Outrageous
Artist Manager
Creative Consultant
Charmaine
Recording Artist
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Joey Badass
Recording Artist
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Karen Civil
EVP/GM
Young Money Entertainment
Morgan Steiker
Music Lead
DICE
Raven Varona
Celebrity Photographer
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Venus X
DJ, Entrepreneur
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Alan Floyd
Tour Management
Beyonce
Ben Hiott
Co Founder
Get Engaged Media
Erin Lowers
Artist Partnerships Lead
TikTok
Jody Taylor
Air Company
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Laura Stylez
Radio Host, Hot 97
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Naomi Zeichner
Artist Partnerships Lead
Youtube Music
Sharifa Murdock
Chief Impact Officer
KITH
Wayne Clark
VP of A&R
Quality Control Music
Albert Cooke
General Manager,
Hillman Grad Records
Brandra Ringo
SVP of A&R
Quality Control Music
Fadia Kader
Music Partnerships
Clubhouse
Julie ann Quay
Founder
VFiles & VFiles Foundation
Laurieann Gibson
Creative Director
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Neelam Thadhani
Artist Manager for Jack Harlow
Range Media Partners
Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Contributing Writer
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Allyson Toy
Artist Relations
Twitch
Caroline Simionescu-Marin
Music Crossover Agent
WME
Iskra Lawrence
Model, Entrepreneur
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Justice Baiden
Co-Founder
LVRN
Lily Mercer
CEO
Viper Magazine
Parul Chokshi
Senior Director of Talent
Vevo
Tiffany Calver
Radio Host
BBC Radio 1