Category: Q & A

5 Questions With… Nicole Martinez

Many women of color are not pursuing a career in the tech field. Walls still need to be broken down in order to make it more acceptable for girls to want to pursue that sector. Nicole Martinez is ready to start hammering at that wall. She placed the hammer down for a moment to talk… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Nicole Martinez

TT Torrez: ‘I Think the Industry has Embraced More Women as of Lately Which is a Good Thing’

Hot 97’s T.T. Torrez has come from humble beginnings and has had to overcome struggles. For Torrez, it is very important for her to help encourage women to be empowered and she has done so by giving back through various programs throughout her storied radio career.  The multi-talented radio personality spoke to The Industry Cosign where… Continue reading TT Torrez: ‘I Think the Industry has Embraced More Women as of Lately Which is a Good Thing’

Kali Hawk: ‘Sometimes It’s the Chaos That Delivers You the Gift of Creation’

Kali Hawk is a successful actress and owner of H.CROWNE jewelry. You may have seen her in Fifty Shades of Black, Couples Retreat, Bridesmaids, and/or Tyler Perry Presents Peeples. Her company H.CROWNE is a high fashion accessories company based in Los Angeles that started in 2015. Through her work ethic, celebrities such as Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Nicki… Continue reading Kali Hawk: ‘Sometimes It’s the Chaos That Delivers You the Gift of Creation’

Lecrae: ‘I Want to Restore the View the Black Community Has of Itself’

Lecrae Devaughn Moore is a Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur,  philanthropist, and co-owner and president of Reach Records. His 2014 album, Anomaly, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first album to top both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel Charts simultaneously. He has sold more than 3 million copies and… Continue reading Lecrae: ‘I Want to Restore the View the Black Community Has of Itself’

Stephanie Jester: ‘It is Important to Solidify your Position and Stay Committed’

Stephanie Jester may be just as busy as her Grammy Award-winning rapper and philanthropist son Future. She runs multiple businesses and nonprofits, which include a real estate company for the last 10 years. She is also co-founder of her son’s The FreeWishes Foundation. Her entrepreneurship endeavors and business prowess earned her the 2019 Good Samaritan… Continue reading Stephanie Jester: ‘It is Important to Solidify your Position and Stay Committed’

Bobby Dee Presents Uncle Snoop’s Army

It takes patience and skills and sometimes luck in order to be successful in the game. It also takes someone having your back to fill in the gaps that you are unable to. When it comes to booking shows, you definitely need the right person and/or team to get it right for you. Bobby Dee… Continue reading Bobby Dee Presents Uncle Snoop’s Army

Tony Samuel: ‘I Learned Every Aspect of the Publishing Game Through Books and Online Reading’

Tony Samuel is a leadership expert, strategist, author, and former music business journalist. He is also the CEO and founder of Talented Books. In an interview with The Industry Cosign, Samuel talks about his latest venture and how his passion for writing and diversity sparked the creation of two critically acclaimed children’s books, starring his… Continue reading Tony Samuel: ‘I Learned Every Aspect of the Publishing Game Through Books and Online Reading’

Nii Mantse Addy: “Marketing/Branding is Essential to Every Business”

Several years ago, it seems like it was only Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu controlling most of the cord-cutting movement. Now there seem to be companies sprouting up left and right monthly! BET+, Disney+, and HBOMax are just a few of the latest to start their ‘cord-cutting’ services with more to debut in 2020. One… Continue reading Nii Mantse Addy: “Marketing/Branding is Essential to Every Business”

Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’

Passion typically pushes us to excel at what we love and there are those who turn their passion into art or career. Although education is vital to success, not having a formal education doesn’t take away from being great at what you do and shouldn’t hinder your chances of becoming successful. Whatever leads you to… Continue reading Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’

5 Questions With… Ben Merlis

When Hip Hop first started gaining commercial success, no one had a clue how it would have fared, especially with so many entities being started and not having an exact blueprint when it came from how to make it successful. At the time, we just knew we were experiencing history because the music and culture… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Ben Merlis

Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

Markuann Smith knows exactly how it feels to persevere in the entertainment industry and create success for himself. You may see Forest Whitaker’s image when you think of Godfather of Harlem, but Smith is the one who helped bring the project to life.  The Industry Cosign got the chance to speak to one of the… Continue reading Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

Dave Anderson: “You Have to be Willing to Fail Over and Over and Over Again”

Being a bully has never been something to strive for. It hasn’t been a good title to be called and no one really likes a bully. But, the fear that can be instilled into the bully’s target resonates deeply at times—even when you stand up to said bully. Let’s think about how the actions of… Continue reading Dave Anderson: “You Have to be Willing to Fail Over and Over and Over Again”

Anthony ONeal: ‘I Want to Help People Avoid the Student Loan Trap Altogether’

Student loan debt may seem like it’s a way of life these days. But it doesn’t have to be, and Anthony ONeal can tell you how. Since 2003, ONeal has helped thousands of students make the right decisions with their money as the author of Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make… Continue reading Anthony ONeal: ‘I Want to Help People Avoid the Student Loan Trap Altogether’

Papa Joe Aviance: ‘Establish Your Brand’

Papa Joe Aviance is not most people! The serial entrepreneur always does things his way. After experiencing a 250-pound weight loss, he started seeing things differently. He’s gone on to become a recording artist, weight loss motivator, an Amazon best-selling author, and now, a creator of an animated TV series. The successful entrepreneur took time… Continue reading Papa Joe Aviance: ‘Establish Your Brand’

Raheem DeVaughn: ‘I Am Very Involved in my Business from Day-To-Day’

Working in a creative field typically takes its toll on people’s talent and vision at times. On the other hand, some people grow more into their imagination the more involved they are within that field. Being a recording artist in this day and time requires more than talent and looks. Veteran crooner Raheem DeVaughn has… Continue reading Raheem DeVaughn: ‘I Am Very Involved in my Business from Day-To-Day’

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