Shuntia “The Boss Lady” Richardson
Shuntia Richardson was born in
Beloit WI on September 3, 1983 to the proud parents of Latrica, and Steven
Cordier. After graduating from Beloit Memorial High School, Shuntia moved from
her small home town to Dallas TX. After working in a nail and hair salon for
four years, Shuntia went back to school to get a degree in childcare.
Throughout Shuntia's life writing was something she loved to do so at the age of 25
she started her own publishing company “Urban Life Publishing”. Publishing 2
novels “Some Time’s Loves Not Enough” & “What Yo Mama Should Have Told You”,
she also has written 14 children’s books such as “ABC’s and 123’s”, “My Mommy
Loves Me”, “I’m Different”, “My Little Princess” and many other great
children’s books. Setting a new trend for how children learn and read Shuntia
founded “Build-A-Book.com” a online book store where you can customize children’s
DVD books with their names, photos, as well as story lines. Shuntia was
determined to make her mark in the writing world. Then in 2010 Shuntia started
“Custom Designs by You” where you can get everything from your clothing to your
home furniture customized. In 2013 Shuntia moved from Dallas TX to Atlanta
GA to create/direct & star in her first ever reality show “Married 2 the Grind”. The
show will premiere on January 19 at www.married2thegrind.com . Shuntia also started
a nonprofit foundation “Children of Today Learning for Tomorrow” that will launch
in 2015. This foundation will give back to children in urban areas with tutoring,
raising supplies for students to start the school year, music classes, acting
classes, as well as mentoring. There is no doubt about it Shuntia is one of
worlds hardest working women. 
Comedian Shawn Harris
Nkeisha “The Party Planner”King
N'Kiesa King was born August 29, 1981 to Roberta Richardson in
Beloit,
Wis. N'Kiesa then moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 8 leaving the small
town
life behind for big lights and tall building. May 1999 she graduated
from Garland High School and later accepted a
full basketball scholarship to Cloud County Community College in Kansas.
N'Kiesa graduated with my Associates in Arts and Science and decided to
transfer to University of Texas Arlington in 2001. During her second
semester she injured her knee and was unable to continue her education
there. After experiencing college life N'Kiesa quickly realized her
passion for party
planning and promotion. Knowing her true dream of owning a
club/restaurant she began socializing with the local promoters and
attending all the parties she could.Not knowing where the business savvy
attitude started she assisted her
mother with opening a retail clothing store in 2010, Swagga Fashions.
N'Kiesa learned all about starting and running a business first hand and
knew
then entrepreneurship pumped through her veins. With God first N'Kiesa
is now moving her fiancé, children and self to Atlanta,
GA to start making her dreams a reality. With this one thing in mind, "I
was created for business, entrepreneurship, and success." -N'Kiesa
Richardson
LaMecia
"Mecie" Smith
Making Everything Cute
Instantly Effortlessly are the best words to describe renowned Hair Designer
Extraordinaire LaMecia Smith aka "Mecie" Founder/CEO of Star
Image.Com whose award winning creations can be seen daily in countless new
publications or being adorned by many of the most affluent citizens and
celebrities in the city known to millions around the world
as..."Hotlanta." A pillar of excellence in regards to hair care concerns
her first class reputation spreads far beyond the peach state capital for which
she has helped to majorly become a mecca with avant gard styles to rival that
of any international hot spot is the magic that is ..."Mecie." Driven
by perfection the attention to detail, bevy of knowledge, and second to none
customer service afforded to both new and long time clients explains why Mecie
has been one of the most in demand hair designers in all of Atlanta over the
past decade. 
China “The Makeup Extraordinaire”
Atlanta,
Georgia based Makeup Artists
and Beauty Expert, Yolanda “China” Smith has been working in the makeup
industry since 2009. Knowing at a young age she wanted to create the
masterpieces she viewed from magazines such as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar.
She enlisted the aide of one of the industry's top makeup artist as
her/my mentor "Gwynnis Mosby" to teach her the skills to achieve
success. China started her career as a Make-up Artists by
becoming acquainted with her industry in taking training courses,
attending workshops and practicing on family and friends. The next step
in her career was to start building her portfolio working with local
photographers, models and designers. China received her training and
became certified through Gwynnis Mosby Academy in 2011.
Her work
as an artists creates a natural glow through the connection to the skin
and the final eye for detail, resembling looks on the cover of Allure,
Seventeen and Teen Vogue. With expertise in HD makeup, China has worked
on high profile music videos and commercials, as well as taken part in
New York Fashion Week shows and Campaigns.China has made it a
priority to build relationships and assist some of the best makeup
artists in the industry whom have educated her in perfecting her craft;
these same artists now consider her to be a valuable asset to any
production because of her hard work and dedication.“I love being able to
express my creativity on a human canvas”
China
is currently based in
Atlanta, Georgia but loves traveling with her work. She has worked hard
to build her name and was crowned, "Best Makeup Artists in the
Industry" in 2011, nominated for the 2012 "Steve Harvey Hoodies
Awards" for her business, awarded in 2013 for the She Is An Icon Awards
and featured in several magazines "Urban Tymes Magazine" "Impact
Magazine" The Millionaire Movement Magazine" +Girls Magazine, Kontrol
Magazine, UpScale Magazine, IAMJAMIIRE Magazine, ModelCall Magazine
just to name a few. Her passion for creating unique looks is what
drove her into the business. China will work hard to create the most
beautiful you for any occasion.
Britani “The RockStar” Blouin
aka “Deja Vu”
Leading the next generation of female rappers to emerge from the streets
of New Orleans Louisiana is "Deja Vu". After appearing on many
underground compilations it was her contribution to her first album"Boss
Chick Status" before Hurricane Katrina that positioned her to be
labeled the "New Queen Of The Streets". Her hit single"I Got Yo Man"
immediately became the ladies new anthem in every club, at every high
school, every collage and also number 1 on Q93 radio station. I Got Yo
Man was immediately added to radio rotation through out Louisiana and
garnered strong attention from retail, club DJ's, and from the streets.
Eight years after Katrina "Deja Vu" is currently in Atlanta GA and is
still the most anticipated female artist out. With her unique style
and Centerfold entourage this type of anticipation has not been seen
yet.aka “Deja Vu”
Manuel “The Branding Guru” Ayala aka
“Manny Maddog”
Above and beyond the call of duty, by any means necessary, a rider till the wheels fall off are all phrases repeatedly used from the streets to the suites of music industry executives when referencing Manuel Ayala also known as Mad Dog. A molder of Hip-Hop through music then radio, movies then soundtracks, fashion and corporate liquor brands, Mad Dog has surpassed the term contributor to this phenomenon culture. His smorgasbord of a resume has solidified urban lifestyles into tangible empires.“Manny Maddog”
In 1988, a passionate accounting major turned a corner that would change the course of his life. To pick up extra cash, Manny began distributing flyers to the hottest clubs in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. His charismatic efforts and dependability gained tons of attention from the music industries finest. Within less than a year he obtained his first job in the music industry as road manager for Arista pop group, Expose. As an original participant of the new found promotion tactic called “gorilla street marketing,” a savage mad dog was released into the industry exemplifying the means of reaching bottom-line goals and proven results. Quickly gaining notoriety, labels such as Uptown requested his Midas touch in launching the careers of Jodeci, Mary J. Blidge, and Heavy D. Bad Boy Records was soon to follow request for the likes of Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack. By working Urban Mixshow promotions at Island Black, he began to own and understand his skill set in successfully aiding and establishing the careers of breakout artists such as Dru Hill nationally and globally. Continuing at Relativity Records with M.O.P., and Bone Thugs n Harmony even Wu-Tang Records couldn’t deny Mad Dog’s respected name offering him a position at Wu-Tang Records as Director of Promotions. Paving a way in new territories such as R&B and West coast music from Jahiem and Eric Benet to Westside Connection, Rass Kass and the 3 Strikes Soundtrack, he never missed a trend or beat.
When a new wave of music began to surface of Latin decent from Puerto Rico and Miami, Mad Dog effortlessly leaned upon his influence and opened unprecedented doors for artists from Big Pun to the Diaz Brothers and TVT records current radio favorites Pitbull, Trina and Trick Daddy. His unsurpassable entertainment experience in promotions and marketing, instantaneous positioned Mad Dog the credibility with an ability to build brands. Companies such as Triple 5 Soul, Converse, Def Jam University, Ecko, Enyce, Hypnotiq, Remy Amerique, Everglo all trust his lead in promotions. By pioneering some of Hip-Hop’s most intricate movements from the How Can I Be Down Conference to the 2005 Justo Mixtape Awards, Mad Dog has made seamless strides in Hip-Hop culture. “My goal is to leave a footprint in the sand for youth coming up in the business. It’s more than a clique to say, in order to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’ve been. I represent history and I make it my duty to pass knowledge and the torch to the proven and deserving that can uphold it, ” says Mad Dog. With a 17-year course in what we call “the industry” and niche for fixing problems and prescribing solutions to entertainment moguls, Mad has proudly earned an upgrade and a name change to “M.D.” As owner of Collective Entertainment a marketing, promotion, and consulting agency, Producer of Hustle Up DVD Magazine, Music Editor of Streets Mos, and Producer at Jamz 96 “Hustlers Corner,” M.D is turning a new page and all rights are approved…keep watching.
Shanta “The Grindaholic” Lana Hereford
After surviving a
near-death car accident in June 2012, Ms. Shanta Lana Hereford knew
God had a much bigger plan in store for her. However, she did not
know it would be this big! Now, Ms. Hereford, who likes to be called
by her first name, is the President for the newly formed Atlanta Music Association & Academy for Performing Arts. At age
9, Shanta began recording in her hometown of S. Beloit IL/Beloit WI
with her cousins Rick Flowers as Producer and Louise Hereford-Purifoy
as a vocal coach. By age 15, she had relocated to Minneapolis MN,
where she actively pursued a singing career winning various talents
shows including one against R&B group "Next" and even
opening up for "MC Lyte". She was the voice behind
countless jingles at KMOJ, Minneapolis's only urban station under the
direction of JR Maddox. Her debut came in 1996 when she was featured
on two songs on Minneapolis rap legend "Kaos" CD titled,"
Hustler's Convention" which had incredible independent success
under Di Bomb Records.
In 1997, she moved
back to Beloit Wisconsin where she helped form Borderline
Entertainment, an independent hip hop label and operated a mix show
on the local college station. In 1999, she was the organizer the
first-ever Unity Jam and worked as an on-air personality "Sapphire"
on Hot 107.5 in Janesville WI. In 2001, she filled in as an organizer
of Beloit's Juneteenth celebration and organized a successful
fundraiser to send an area youth to Washington DC. That same year
Shanta co-founded "Thumbs Up Entertainment" an
independent record label and recording studio complex and opened up a
kid's clothing store "The Kid's Closet". Over time through
her managing and marketing efforts working with label and indie
artists, Shanta developed major industry contacts with Jive, Arista
and other major record labels negotiating deals. However, Thumbs Up
Entertainment dissolved in 2003 and Shanta went on to be President of
Marketing at Floroq Enterprises in Madison WI until opening up a
restaurant and lounge in Beloit WI named after her mother "Rose's".
In 2008, Shanta
decided to leave the restaurant business to her Mother and relocated
her and her three children to Atlanta GA. Upon arriving, Shanta
worked three jobs until she started her own consulting business
"Great Results Consulting" in March 2009 training aspiring
entrepreneurs how to start nonprofits, designing websites, and more.
In late 2009 an aspiring artist named "Iris Isoa" contacted
Shanta for a website and by no coincidence needed management.
The two connected and Shanta and music were reunited! It was not long
before others took notice of Shanta's passion and drive. From 2010
until June 2012 Shanta worked with countless indie and
celebrity artists in and outside of the Atlanta area promoting Flyer
Promo Now magazine, music, events and more.
Over the past year,
Shanta has spent her time recovering, reflecting, planning and
praising God for her new life! Although still struggling with
physical limitations, With God's guidance Shanta has managed to overcome all adversities
including divorce and homelessness. "Initially I was asked to head up an Atlanta Chapter for The Black Music Association & Academy of America, and began organizing events here on the organization's behalf. However, prior to the event I was informed that they were not in a financial position to fully support our chapter as propositioned; which resulted in my cutting my ties with that organization and stepping out on my own with the supporters I have. I am very excited about this award show not only because it is totally mine but also because I know that it will be even better than the initial show planned for Dec 1 at Center Stage Theatre. We have more sponsors participating and a whole lot of interest has been expressed about our upcoming event." states President, Shanta Lana Hereford.
Chris “The Management” Waymon
Visionary and Businessman Chris
Waymon specializes in artist and business development. Most
entertainment businesses are missing what it takes to be successful. Chris
Waymon experience as a producer, production manager, and event
organizer give him the tools to help clients get their own entertainment
dreams off the ground. Gate City provides artist with a full spectrum
of development and is family-oriented (a true rarity in the
entertainment business).
Chris Waymon new
ventures has open more doors for both movie and TV productions
possibilities. As the CEO of Gate City Management, he is thrilled to be
booking his clients as brand ambassadors, and as both lead and
background roles for TV and both feature and independent films along
with different unorthodox strategies to be successful. Over the years, Chris
Waymon has worked with fantastic talent like Jermaine Dupri, Nivea,
Anthony Hamltion, Bone Crusher, Young Bloodz, Belks, and Altanta All
Stars Talent. 
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