Industry Spotlight
Women’s History Month Edition: 15 Ladies In Music & Media Leading The Game
As we gear up to close out the month of March, and on the subject of celebrating women who have made a tremendous impact on the culture, I think it’s very important to highlight some of the amazing ladies both on the front-line and behind the scenes who make it happen in the world of music, media and entertainment. Check out these incredible females below:
1. Marie Driven, Co-Founder at Playbook MG, Publicist
[Location: Brooklyn, NY]
Clients: Patrice Roberts, Maiya The Don, OnPointLikeOP
2. Gia Peppers, On-Air Talent/Journalist
[Location: Los Angeles, New York]
Host at More Than That
Affiliation: Today’s Show, Rotation
3. Dominique Simpson, CEO at CMPR Inc, Publicist
[Location: Los Angeles, New York]
Clients: VEDO, Robin Thicke
4. Tallie Spencer, Founder at REMIXD PR, On-Air Talent/Journalist & PR
[Location: Los Angeles, CA]
Host at Show Some Love Podcast
Affiliation: Rolling Loud, Rap, Hot Freestyle
5. Tavia Mapp-Deterville, Founder at Tavia MD Agency & Future Is Female, Publicist
[Location: Brooklyn, NY]
Clients: Toosii, Hood Celebrityy
6. Kecia Gayle, Entertainment Reporter
[Location: New York]
Affiliation: Hollywood Unlocked
7. Alicia Gooding, CEO/Co-Founder at C.O.D.E., Brand Management, Event Marketing & Public Relations, Coach at BREAKr
[Location: New York]
Clients: Cleotrapa
8. Francoise Blanchette, Publicist at MCM-PR
[Location: New York]
Clients: Moneybagg Yo, Lil Durk
9. Kimberly “Kim Chanel” Simpson, Events & Marketing, Artist Relations, Management
[Location: Atlanta, New York]
Affiliation: United Masters, Past: Audiomack
10. Synobia Parks, CEO at Show Your Nice, Publicist at The Legion Group
[Location: New York]
Clients: Rah Swish, Jim Jones, Jay Critch
11. Jelisa Raquel, Founder at Media Girls Network, On-Air Talent/Journalist & PR
[Location: Atlanta, GA]
Affiliation: Sheen Magazine
12. Naydeen Rodriguez, Marketing Director at Roc Nation
[Location: New York]
Clients: HDBeenDope, Willow Smith, Vic Mensa
13. L’orèal Luchi, On-Air Talent/Journalist
[Location: New York]
Affiliation: Hot 97
14. Natalie Geday, Vice President Publicity at Epic Records
[Location: Los Angeles, CA]
Clients: Future, Swizz Beatz
15. Nyla Simone, DJ & On-Air Talent
[Location: New York]
Affiliation: Power 105.1, Charlemagne Tha God
Make sure to follow all of these wonderful women who are making strides in the business. This list was specifically orchestrated by me and based on my work relationship with a lot of the candidates featured, while others I just admire their work and what they’ve been able to accomplish so far. Thank you to our contributing writer, John whose previously showcased 24 women who made a similar impact in media and entertainment. Who run the world? Girls!
