Thursday, June 21, 2012

FAB Event Recap - The Entertainment Exclusive

FAB Event Recap - Entertainment Exclusive - MTV - June 19, 2012


The Entertainment Exclusive event was an intimate discussion held at MTV focusing on careers, profit and culture within the entertainment industry.Featured professionals included: Amoi Alawoya, Human Resources Manager, Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, Chris Classic, Film & Television Executive Producer, Dee Town Entertainment, Autumn Robinson, Associate Manager of A&R Administration, Island Def Jam and Universal Republic, Kiarra Smothers, Coordinator, Content Distribution and Marketing, Viacom Media Networks/BET Networks and Nigil Mack, Senior Director of A&R, Universal Republic. Jessica Styles, Professional Coach & Founder of The FAB Network served as moderator. We discussed some meaty topics such as how to break into the entertainment industry being that it can be cut throat, how online stealing and purchasing of music is affecting artists and record labels and a typical day in the life of a successful professional in the entertainment industry. 

FAB  Event Pics

Welcome to the Entertainment Exclusive

(L to R)
Nigil Mack, Chris Classic, Jessica Styles, Amoi Alawoya, Autumn Robinson, Kiarra Smothers 
Introducing the Panelists
 The discussion begins 

Discussing careers, culture & profit within the entertainment industry
Question from the audience
 Interactive learning

Time to network
J.Styles, Founder of The FAB Network

J.Styles (FAB) & Amoi Alawoya (Bad Boy)
 Autumn Robinson (Universal & Island Def Jam) & J.Styles (FAB)

 J.Styles & Chris Classic (Executive Producer for TV& Film)
  
J.Styles & Raedawn J (Professional Makeup Artist)  

 Raffle Time!


FAB Feedback ~
"Thank you for putting on a wonderful event tonight. "The Entertainment Exclusive" was a hit. Very informative and the event I've longed for. Thank you."

Misratu "Mish" Saka
  
"Thanks so much for hosting the forum yesterday! It was insightful, and I walked away informed but more inspired above all else."

Essence Grant  




Thanks to everyone who came with an open mind to learn, share and connect!