Michelle Ngome is a Connection Enthusiast and founder of Line 25 Consulting. Michelle speaks on connecting with people through content and conversations. A two-time author of Success Undefined and Network, Navigate & Nurture. She hosts The Networking With Michelle Show, the go-to podcast for African American Millennials discussing life strategies with a bit of entrepreneurial advice.

 

You can find Michelle at:
Website: http://michellengome.com
Email: info@michellengome.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mngome
Social Media: @MichelleNgome

Episode 002: Handshake Deals with Michelle Ngome

Today, I talk briefly with recording artist, Anna Mvze. She opens up about her experience in signing her first record deal and the nuances of the music industry (and this contract in particular) that she quickly had to learn.


Anna Mvze, mc/singer/songwriter, brings a new dimension to the female artist arena while giving the perspective from a vulnerable young woman that is not afraid to reveal her deepest darker secrets. Anna is brilliantly versatile with an ability to switch style and moods throughout a string of records that bounce from R&B/Pop with candid and confessional lyrics to Hip-Hop/Trap records where she’s straight out wrecking the mic.


Where to Find Anna Mvze

IG | Twitter | FB: @annamvze

Episode 003: Anna Mvze on Her First Record Deal + Going Independent

In today’s episode, I talk with Kelly Ruta about her experience dealing with a coaching client who completely ghosted her, leaving a $4,000 tab behind.  Kelly gets real about her experience, how she was able to beef up her client contracts with key language and develop a seamless client onboarding process to alleviate this issue altogether in her business. 

Kelly Ruta is a seasoned psychotherapist turned transformational mindset mentor and speaker for women answering the call to rise and lead. She works with entrepreneurs all over the world who realize that the fastest path to connect to the LIMITLESS potential and intelligence of the Universe is via the mind. Kelly’s BIG WHY is to positively impact thousands of women across the world by teaching them to become empowered leaders of purpose and mission-driven businesses and careers that change the world. When Kelly isn’t working, she is hanging with her husband and two sons, often on the baseball field but preferably somewhere with a good book and her toes in the sand.

Where to Find Kelly:

You can find more about Kelly at http://www.kellyruta.com/

Episode 004: How a $4,000 Invoice Changed Kelly Ruta’s Business

In this episode, Brian Brushwood opens up about a tricky “work for hire” clause in a production contract that almost cost him a huge opportunity early in his career. Brian sheds a ton of light on the business landscape for professional talent, and how he’s been able to use his experiences to propel him forward.



As a 20-year nationally touring magician, Brian shares his first-hand experience with surviving entertainment industry trends, from his early days working with booking agents for television placements to the rise of YouTube and social media influencers.



Brian takes us behind the scenes of how he managed to break the traditional mold and utilize the online space to build his YouTube shows/brands, the Modern Rouge Series and Scam School. Brian even provides insight on his experience selling the idea of Scam School to Revision 3, now owned by Discovery Digital Networks.



Where to Find Brian Brushwood



IG I Twitter | FB: @shwood



Email: Brian@shwood.com

Episode 005: Brian Brushwood on Niching With YouTube

The Comeback Queen: How to Overcome Legal Setbacks +  Leveraging Brand Deals with Courtney Sanders 

In today’s episode, Courtney L. Sanders (FKA Think and Grow Chick) opens up about the “legal mishap” that sparked her rebranding and what it really means to work with brands in the influencer space. Courtney provides a ton of insight on how she’s leveraging her brand sponsorship opportunities to not only generate more revenue, but to reach her ultimate goal of being on a national platform. 

Courtney provides a blueprint for landing sponsorship deals, how to package your services as an influencer and savvy tips for negotiating these deals. 

More on Courtney

Courtney Sanders is a coach, speaker and online influencer to millennial women who puts a fresh spin on women's empowerment. Known for her ability to break complex concepts down in a fresh and relatable way, Courtney provides online & in-person training on a variety of topics including entrepreneurship, money management and spirituality. Courtney has been featured on Forbes.com and in Essence Magazine. She also served as a featured speaker at The White House for the Obama Administration's Council on Women and Girls in 2016.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode

https://www.fohr.co/ - Influencer marketing platform. Provides analytics, demographics info., competitor research and more. 

 https://www.influencercontracts.com/ - Online Influencer Agreement contract template, for influencers and brands. Enter offer code “podcast” and get this template 50% off at checkout. 

Where to find Courtney

Social Media Handles: Instagram/YouTube: @courtneylsanders
Facebook: @thecourtneysandersco
Twitter: @thecourtsanders

Best Way for Audience to Contact You: Instagram or via email, info@courtneylsanders.com

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