Class of 2018 - Women's Branch (Page In Progress Awaiting all members)
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Alexis Carra Girbés born in Tampa, Florida, has been onstage since age 2. She graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Theatre Studies from Yale University. Alexis has worked on and off Broadway. Credits: Fosse, Fame on 42nd Street, Wicked, Sweet Charity, and The Pirate Queen. Cast album recordings: The Pirate Queen and Sweet Charity. Film and TV credits: Major Crimes, Grey’s Anatomy, Castle, Mentalist, Bones, Anger Management, Young and Hungry, and ABC series, Mixology, originating the series lead role, “Jessica,” and the Freeform series, Recovery Road, as a series regular. Currently she is developing her own hour-long drama based on her Cuban ancestry. Alexis is also an internationally acclaimed dance teacher and is on faculty at The EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood. She has taught and assisted alongside two Tony Award winning choreographers. Alexis recently co-founded an arts education business, Broadway Arts Camp. (http://broadwayartscamp.com) Alexis is also on the Associate Board of Covenant House of California, a youth homeless organization, and of The New Hollywood. For further info and updates visit www.AlexisCarra.com
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Alison Wolin is an experienced social and digital media expert in the entertainment community who builds expansive social media profiles and is responsible for creative growth strategies and campaigns for talent and projects. Alison grew up in Newton, MA. She began working in the entertainment industry in NYC while still in college with a series of internships in production at 20th Century Fox, The Rachael Ray Show and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. She graduated with honors from Columbia University.
Alison started her professional career at CAA in the Television department and from there joined an affiliate group developing the WhoSay app, a subsidiary of CAA. At WhoSay she built out social media profiles and strategies for some of Hollywood’s top actors, musicians and models, and created social campaigns for films, television shows, books and tours. She currently lives in Los Angeles, CA and works as VP Talent Management at Vertigo Media, a music sharing app, to help artists use social influence to amplify streaming revenue and fan engagement. You can find out more about her and cute penguin photos @alisonheather on Instagram. |
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Ana Alexander is a Serbian-American actress, fashion model, producer and comic book creator. At the age of 12, Ana was discovered as a fashion model. That same year she was cast in a successful Serbian comedy movie, where Ana got her first experience working on a film set. At the age of 16, Ana was one of the youngest students accepted into the University of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade for film and theater, but due to the war in Serbia, her family decided to relocate To Cape Town, South Africa, where Ana finished her BA in Drama at UCT. Ana’s love for acting began in the theater.
After co-staring in a ShowTime movie, Second Skin she decided to move to the US, where her first TV job was on “Two and a Half Men”. She then appeared on many other TV shows, the most recent or which were “The Young & The Restless”, Vegas”,,“Bones” and “Hawaii Five-O “. She has also appeared in blockbusters like “Land of the Lost” and indies like “Deep in the Valley”. Ana, supports many charitable organizations She is currently helping bring a broader awareness to the public about the BOSANA Foundation, a charity which helps give aid and education to orphans of all backgrounds in attempt to prevent further repetitions of the war-torn history of the Balkans, Ana’s birthplace. www.anaalexander.com |
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Actress Annie Tedesco graduated with a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Kansas. Annie went on to pursue acting, her first love, with a national children’s theatre tour. While performing in Los Angeles, she became a member of the Groundlings. She has also appeared in over 40 national commercials and print ads, as well as various Network TV shows including, How To Get Away With Murder, Dexter, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Criminal Minds, Suspect Behavior, NCIS, The Mentalist, and Modern Family.
She is currently a member of Nickelodeon’s Bella and the Bulldogs, playing, Carrie. She lends her voice to radio and TV ads and is a member of one of Los Angeles’s prominent theatre groups where she has starred in original works by local and known play writes. Annie is a Vice President of The New Hollywood. www.AnnieTedesco.com www.AnnieTedescoVO.com |
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Andrea Bogart is a Missouri born actress, certified yoga instructor and trained dancer who was honored with the “Outstanding Young Alumni” award in 2011 from Missouri State University. Her love of acting and dancing thrust her to the front of the camera landing her most recently guest starring in an FX pilot Snowfall, Odd Couple, a recurring role on Ray Donovan and as a lead motion character of Halo 5.
Andrea’s appearances on a variety of hit shows include CSI, NCIS, Stalker, Castle, Rizzoli & Isles, The Mentalist, Two and a Half Men, as well as several others. She captured the hearts of many as Abby Haver in over 100 episodes on ABC's Emmy award winning series General Hospital. In Steven Soderberghs’ feature, Side Effects, Bogart has a supporting role opposite Jude Law. With numerous leads and supporting roles in features and appearing in over 40 national commercials and print campaigns for major brands, Bogart’s early stage performance playing Anna in Lanford Wilsons, Burn This, is what profoundly lit her fire for acting. Valuing a balanced mind and body, Andrea turned to Yoga and overwhelmingly felt the well rounded benefits. She passionately teaches classes and private sessions regularly. The recent shift into motherhood has Andrea bounding with exciting new perspectives in life. Her traveling heart, vulnerabilities, wellness tips, mindful lifestyle and love for writing is beautifully combined in her blog www.InspirationalAddict.com She is often found offering her yoga guidance for various charitable causes in volunteering with Young Storytellers & Youth Yoga. |
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Beth Navarro grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and now lives with her family in Los Angeles. She is a writer of childrens, young adult and adult books. To find out more, visit www.bethnavarro.com
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Award winning Minnesota born actress Brianna Brown has starred in numerous high profile roles throughout the years. She is often recognized for starring on the hit series Homeland on Showtime, as the "love to hate" Dr. Lisa Niles on ABC's Emmy award winning General Hospital, as a series regular on Lifetime's show Devious Maids and for reprising the beloved villain Clauda Blaisdel on CW's Dynasty. Brianna is the Chair Ambassador for the National Women's History Museum, co-author of Manifesting Your Mission and the Founder and CEO of The New Hollywood.
www.Brianna-Brown.com Founder & CEO |
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Caprice Crane is an award-winning, New York Times Best-Selling six-time novelist, screenwriter, and television writer with her finger on the pulse of pop culture. With a voice noted for being as witty as it is relatable, Capriceʼs humor and satirical observations have earned her a wildly loyal social media following and the distinction as one of The Huffington Postʼs “50 Funny People You Should Be Following on Twitter.” A veteran of TV writing, Caprice had her first feature film released by IFC Films in 2011 and sold a television pilot to NBC that same year. She's since sold pilots to CBS and 20th Century Fox and continues to write books, screenplays and develop for TV. Her first love and not-so-secret passion is animal rescue. So much so, she founded a 501c3 non-profit called “Gauze for Paws,” hoping to make a difference with the animals who need it most. All Caprice has ever wanted to do is make people laugh, because life can be painful, but also hilarious. She tries to find the humor in the pain and firmly believes that the best offense is a good sense of humor.
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Wake up, kickass, go to bed, do it all over again. That’s pretty much how Cheryl Rodes operates. A true and native L.A. creative, who loves everything from writing poetry to spending hours coloring an epic mandala, she honed and cultivated her crafts in acting, writing and directing, with a Bachelors in Theatre/Playwriting from UCI and a Masters in Writing for Film and Television from USC. In her spare time she indulges her addiction to fitness with spin, boxing, weightlifting and hot yoga. She loves being an impact player, a social contributor via charity efforts and wonderful mother of two. Her projects are usually about strong women with complex stories, trying to navigate life with rose-colored, but totally broken, glasses on.
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Cristen Coppen, born in Jacksonville FL., moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting studying with Ernie Lively and Leigh Kilton Smith. She'd worked on a few films back on the east coast, like Road Trip, A Letter from My Father, and Safe Harbor on the WB. Then proceeded to work out in LA for the next 9 years on TV, main stream films, and independents. Cristen got the producing bug in 2002 and started interning at Morgan Creek. While working Cristen also continued in getting her BA in business and took the Dov Simens Film course to further her knowledge in Film making. Cristen looks forward to producing more great stories and getting inspired from this amazing group of women. www.CristenCoppen.com
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Cristina is from Philadelphia where she began her artistic career as a dancer. She received a BA from Vassar College in Biopsychology and Drama and then pursued an acting career in New York where she starred in many forgettable productions. After moving to Los Angeles, she appeared in several national commercials. She is a member of Mensa, and helps charities that seek to improve education in the Los Angeles area. www.CristinaCimellaro.com
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OLD YES Danielle Nicole has been in the Skincare industry for 14 years and has a passion to Educate her clients and inform them on which products and treatments are most suitable for their skin type/condition. Danielle has worked as a Medical Aesthetician for Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologist in Beverly Hills. During her tenure she gained a perspective on cutting edge medical technology like Chemical Peels, Diamond Microdermabrasion treatments, Hydrafacials, and most recently the VENUS LEGACY medical device for Body Contouring.Her philosophy is you can never have enough Education! Danielle was an educator for Paul Mitchell the Skin Academy, where she specialized in Skin Care and Makeup to became a makeup artist for LA Fashion Week which featured designers like Valentino. Also, an Educator for the International Dermal Institute of Dermalogica where she taught Advanced Skin Care Curriculum and Business Development Skills. With a passion to teach clients and students how to effectively take care of their skin, she started her own skincare line SOLUTION° by Skintech Studios, Which provides effective formulas created with advanced ingredients and innovative technology.
Danielle is involved in the Beverly Hills community. Giving back and helping others as an active member for FIDF, Wags & Walks non profit, Downtown LA's Women's shelter, Women Empowered and the Miller Children's Hospital just to name a few. You can see her featured in LA Confidential Magazine as "Beauty's Best kept Secrets" Along with, CNN online and E! entertainment being interviewed at the gifting lounge for the Emmy Awards & Golden Globes showcasing her skin care line SOLUTION° by Skintech Studios. Skintech Studios. Beverly Hills, California www.skintechstudios.us |
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Strong and soft, opinionated and open-minded, expressive and conservative, LA native Deborah Viena-Cabrera is a woman full of contradictions, and she’s proud of it.
She began her studies early with a focus in fashion, obtaining her BFA from Otis Art Institute/Parsons School of Design and then, when she started her professional career it was in finance working among private equity conglomerates. All the while, she cultivated her own fashion line, “DVIEUS” and then went on to start up her own talent agency, “Moxie Model and Talent”. She’s a mother of two beautiful children, who have modeled since they were young. She now manages her son, a successful model and budding actor; she’s a wife and manager to an accomplished musician, and a successful business entrepreneur. She thrives in the chaos and loves to paint a picture with the colors. Deborah finds great joy in nurturing her passion in the arts and loves to be able to support talent behind the scenes. She’s a firm believer in giving back, volunteers in her local community and is the EVP of LB Polytechnic High School PTSA. Her next fashion venture will be in fitness apparel and her burgeoning talent agency is sure to make a mark on the map. www.moxiemodelandtalent.com |
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Elana Pianko-Ginsburg is a Family Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager with Morgan Stanley. She has risen through the ranks of the industry and has become a leader in financial services for high net worth individuals. Elana's passion for social change, philanthropy and the environment is not only reflected in her career, but also in her volunteer work. Elana is a member of the Board of the National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. and is the Chair of the LA Council for the National Women's History Museum; she sits on the board for Earth Protect and is a member of the National Organization of Women Business Owners, Women's Leadership Exchange, Tara/Belizean Grove, Step Up Women's Network, Global Green USA and the Sustainable Business Council.
Prior to joining the financial industry, Elana was the founding partner at Full Glass Films, where she produced seven feature films, earned several career honors, and was invited to premiere her film "Gospel Hill" at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. Elana also produced several music videos for Sony Music, one of which garnered her Telly Award. Elana is a proud alumnus of Sarah Lawrence College. |
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Erin Cottrell is an award winning actress, voice over artist, and mother. She cares deeply about empowering women and young girls as well as providing arts education for the at-risk youth of Los Angeles. For over a decade she taught dance, Shakespeare, and photography for the nonprofit, City Hearts, and is happy to be a part of the creative team for the National Women’s History Museum’s “Women Making a Difference Awards.” Best known for her portrayal of Missie Lahaye in the acclaimed Love Comes Softly series, she has appeared in dozens of TV shows, mini-series and films including NCIS, The Glades, CSI:NY, E.R., Medium, Numb3rs, Cold Case, Legally Blonde 2, and was the new Caroline Ingalls in ABC’s remake of Little House on the Prairie. More recently she could be seen starring along side Ray Liotta and Ashley Judd in the feature film, The Identical, as well as playing opposite Ed Asner in the award winning short film, Pacific Edge. Erin’s joy for voice over work is palpable and she’s loved creating animated characters for Disney, Robot Chicken and over a dozen iconic video games. Her voice has also lent itself to award winning audio books, commercials, and is currently the English-speaking announcer at the Disneyland theme park in Shanghai. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Drama, she also studied Shakespeare at The Young Vic in London. Her greatest accomplishment to date, however, is being a mother to her smart and sassy 3 year old, Nova. She embraces all the joys and chaos of motherhood alongside her loving husband, in their home by the beach. www.erincottrell.com
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Jade Tailor is an actress, singer, writer, producer, director, and advocate for women and self-empowerment. Originally born in Hollywood, California she has spent her life bi-coastally in both New York and Los Angeles. Her most recent and notable work on the big and small screens include “Aquarious” playing opposite David Duchoveny, “Murder in the First” with Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson, “Higher Power” produced by Lorenzo di Boniventura and starring Austin Stowell and Ron Eldard, and most recently the hit SyFy series, The Magicians.
Jade is also the founder and CEO of Eyeris Entertainment, a production company with the mission to advocate and create films and television where woman are depicted in a positive, powerful and inspirational manner. She is also the co-founder of the TRYBE Movement and well as the Eye Rise Movement. You can find her work below: www.JadeTailor.com |
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Jenny Parsinen Bergold is a dancer, actress, choreographer and fitness professional. She began her performance career as a child in dance and competitive ice skating and went on to earn BA’s in both Dance and Drama from UC Irvine. Her career took her from being a member of the legendary Donald McKayle’s dance company, Etude Ensemble, to being a dancer and Assistant Choreographer for NY dance companies such as dre.dance and Mark Stuart Dance Theatre, to NY productions like Fame on 42nd St.. Most recently, Jenny opened the Broadway production of Allegiance-A New Musical as the Associate Choreographer, had the privilege of working with Jane Lynch on her role as Miss Hannigan in the Broadway production of Annie, and co-choreographed the Off-Broadway workshop of Thoughts Of A Colored Man (Royal Family) with her choreography partner, Taye Diggs. Jenny and Taye have also co-choregraphed multiple readings and workshops for the revival of the Broadway show, The Me Nobody Knows, and they just finished working on the industry presentation of Thoughts Of A Colored Man where Taye made his Directorial debut and Jenny Choreographed. They are proud faculty members of The Broadway Dreams Foundation where they have the privilege of helping nurture and cultivate the talents of young theatre artists. Other credits include working as the Associate Choreographer for the PBS Special, Under The Streetlamp, Associate Director for A Chorus Line (Music Circus), and Assistant Choreographer for regional productions of Annie, Chicago, Aida and Rent. She also co-produced the NY benefit, Broadway Sniffs Out Cancer, which raised money for cancer detection dogs and was recently featured on Dr. Berlin’s series, The Real Midwives of Los Angeles, where she had the honor of sharing her struggles with infertility and how they led her to her best role yet, as Mom to her sweet baby, Annabelle.
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Laura Emanuel is an actress, writer, and entrepreneur who earned her MFA in acting from Carnegie Mellon University and The Moscow Art Theater School. Recently she founded Mystic Dirt, a mindful beauty company dedicated to cultivating self love through natural skin care rituals. Before moving to Los Angeles, she lived in NYC where she co-founded The American Studio Theater. Favorite roles include Viola (Twelfth Night), Lady Macbeth (Macbeth) and Julia (The Two Gentleman of Verona). Helena (All’s Well that Ends Well) and Carly in the web series Happy Hour. Upcoming projects include The Night Midwife., a short film written by Laura.
www.LauraEmanuel.com www.mysticdirt.com |
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Lisa Haisha, M.A., is the creator of the annual Legacy Gala that brings people together at the beautiful Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica to inspire them to help children in need. She honors grassroots angels with a check for twenty thousand dollars to help them with their unique endeavors. She is a TEDx speaker, an author, writer, and currently has a show on Amazon titled, SoulBlazing with Lisa Haisha. She interviewed eighteen trailblazers about how they constructed their lives. She has a Life Coaching book coming out this year and is booked to lead a seminar this summer in Dubai, London, and Barcelona. Lisa’s continued fascination with what makes people tick compelled her to travel for three decades to over 60 countries on seven continents, compiling social and cultural research by studying the likes of the Sufis in Cappadocia, Shamans in Peru, Bedouins in Petra, the Masai Tribes of Tanzania (including interviewing hundreds of orphans for her book Whispers From Children’s Hearts) asking them three magical questions: Is God Fair? If you had one wish what would it be? Who in the world would you want to meet?
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Molly Schoneveld is the president of SW PR Shop, a boutique entertainment and lifestyle public relations firm formed in 2008. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she specializes in entertainment talent as well as lifestyle experts and interior designers. She got her start in public relations at powerhouse entertainment firm PMK/BNC (then PMK/HBH), where she helped develop publicity campaigns for A- list talent, producers and directors. She also served on the Sundance Film Festival team overseeing the day-to-day schedules of their slate of films during the run of the festival.
Molly began her career as an assistant to Academy Award-winning producer, Brian Grazer at Imagine Entertainment, the year he won Best Film for “A Beautiful Mind.” This rare opportunity gave her an inside look into many different aspects of the entertainment industry and led to three years at Tapestry Films, where she assisted in all areas of development and production on such films as “Wedding Crashers” and “Underclassman.” Originally from North Carolina, Molly now resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Dave. www.sw-prshop.com |
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Nancy Ann Healy is an author of lesbian fiction known for her best-selling book series of political thrillers featuring Alex and Cassidy. Her first novel, Intersection received critical praise and quickly shot to number one on Amazon. It was followed by four more books in the series: Betrayal, Commitment, Conspiracy, and Untold. In 2015, Nancy began writing short-story lesbian romance under the name JA Armstrong. As JA Armstrong, Nancy currently writes four best-selling series: Off Screen, By Design, Special Delivery, and First Course. Nancy has penned twenty-seven best-selling books and short stories as JA Armstrong. She is also the author of Falling Through Shooting Stars and the original play, Spin. Nancy studied ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University and Social Justice through Arizona State University. She’s passionate about breaking stereotypes through art to promote greater inclusion and equality. The greatest joy in her life has been the adventure of raising a son to adulthood. Nancy lives in Connecticut with her wife Melissa and their three dogs, Sydney Bristow, Maggie, and a husky named Jameson. You can learn more about Nancy and her work at www.thebumblingbard.com
A twice TEDxSpeaker, acclaimed Mindset Effectiveness Expert, Award Winning Producer, Author, and International & High Performance Results Coach, Pina De Rosa has been designing and delivering engaging keynotes for over 15 years. She was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal Woman Making A Difference for 7 years. She speaks 5 languages and holds 4 passports. Audiences and coaching clients worldwide, from Los Angeles to London, from Sydney to Hong Kong and from Auckland to Kilimanjaro, are always left in inspired in action by Pina's commitment. She is the president of www.GratitudeInternational.com. Through her book "Fit From The Inside Out" and her www.CollegeSpeakingWithPina.com, her commitment is to empower students and end rape on campus. Her passion project is "Broadway Sniffs Out Cancer" the Benefit that raises funds and awareness for the clinically proven discovery that dogs detect cancer in humans at the EARLIEST stages with 99% accuracy* (*even at Stages 0 & 1, earlier and with GREATER accuracy than ANY current testing: a game-changer in the field of medicine!). She co-produded the #WhyIMarch video for The Women’s March On Washington in L.A. She is also honored to serve on the Board for www.TheNewHollywood.org as Co-VP.
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Rebecca Lincoln is an actress, painter, marketing executive and vegan. She currently serves as President of the Northwestern University Entertainment Alliance West and Vice President of the Northwestern University Club of LA. A passion for travel and art has taken her around the world: she attained an MFA in Moscow, sang in Singapore, and volunteered last year at orphanages in China and Mongolia. Stateside,
Rebecca is a founder of Dream Theatre in Chicago, board member and producing director of American Studio Theater in New York and board member of Classical Theatre Lab in LA. In 2016 she starred in THE COUNTRY WIFE in LA, MEASURE FOR MEASURE in NY, worked on several films, appeared in a couple of commercials and was featured on an episode of CRIMINAL MINDS. Concurrently, Rebecca has long proven success in advertising and marketing management in the multi-family and tax industries. Her expertise is in creative problem solving, restructuring sales and project management teams, recruiting top talent and enhancing customer experience. |
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Sally Brunski was born in Minnesota and raised in Oregon and Arizona. She graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Philosophy and Honors in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities. Having completed the Directors Guild of America Producer-Training Plan, she has been an assistant director on projects including “Room 104”, “Barry”, “Law & Order True Crime: Menendez Murders”, "I'm Dying Up Here", "Silicon Valley", "Roadies", "Masters of Sex", "The Newsroom" and "About A Boy". She lives in LA with her husband, daughter and dog!
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Sally Jenkins is an Event Producer, Animal Communicator, Energy Healer and Horse-Riding Instructor. She has worked all over the world managing events including conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and fundraisers. In addition to running her animal communication and energy work business, Sally also consults with a Californian based event company who work with holistic coaches & practitioners in growing their businesses. Sally co-organised the Hope for Animals Summit in 2017. After the hurricanes in 2017, Sally co-organised a fundraiser with Joan Ranquet and Chateau Marmutt that raised $14,000 in one evening. The money went to Red Rover so they could help displaced animals and their families. Sally is always keen to give back and to assist the local community and is a supporter and / or volunteer for One Billion Rising, A Window Between Worlds, V-Day, The Brittany Foundation, Toys for Tots and The Humane Society to name a few. www.sallyjenkins.co
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Seyie Putsure founded Seyie Design to create fashionable & functional branded interiors for luxury and design-conscious residential and retail clients. Having started her career as an executive with Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana in New York City, she brings a deep understanding of branding, merchandising and special consumer experience strategy, and a high level of sophistication into the interiors that Seyie Design creates. Since its founding in 2007, Seyie Design’s body of work has grown internationally to include retail, high-end salons and spas, boutique bakeries, event lounges and private residences.
Seyie was Fendi Casa's Designer of the Month, the exclusive designer for the 54th and 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Official Talent Gift Lounge, and has been featured in TIME, LUCKY, Vogue and Elle magazine, among others. She has also been named by Vogue India as one of “the new women of interiors.” She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Clark University and graduated from UCLA Extension’s Professional Interior Design program. Some exciting recently completed projects include several retail boutiques at The BLOC, a new innovative lifestyle shopping center in Downtown Los Angeles. www.SeyieDesign.com |
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Stephanie Jackson is a writer, actor and producer living in Los Angeles. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stephanie received her B.S. in Public Relations from Syracuse University. After two years of traveling and working abroad, she went back to New York, this time Manhattan, where she studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Stephanie later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in TV and film. She has worked on several shows including Chuck, Up All Night, and Workaholics – almost always playing a mom. This typecasting, as well as a bout with infertility, led her to write, produce and star in her digital series Does This Baby Make Me Look Fat? The show has received numerous accolades, including two Telly Awards and six Indie Awards. But the most gratifying of all has been the feedback from fans thankful for an opportunity to laugh about their own fertility struggles. In December 2015, Stephanie gave birth to her son Rhett and is thrilled to be playing a real-life mom now.
Stephanie is currently working on finding a larger home for “BabyFat” as well as writing a romantic comedy with her husband Zach Lewis. www.MsStephJackson.com |
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Tasha is warm kind silly positive fun easy going authentic soulful open passionate creative thoughtful bright resourceful compassionate dedicated joyful lady. Her favorite color is turquoise. Known to read textbooks for fun. Loves to volunteer in remote corners of the world. Learns new things--daily. Watches The Blacklist, Modern Family and reruns of Six Feet Under. Can twirl a sabre with remarkable precision. Discovered her inner crafting goddess only recently. Obsessed with documentaries and good wine. Can be seen singing on her bike in Venice. Favorite games are Mafia, Bohnanza, and Cranium. This and that. Story. Story. Story. Passion. Purpose. Connection. Commercials. Features. Television. Documentaries. Branded Content. Writing. Directing. Producing. David Lynch. Wim Wenders. AFI DWW. DGA Award Winner. Emmy Nominated.
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Veronica Tharmalingam, born in India, grew up in France, moved to LA 5 years ago to pursue her dream! Mom of 2 , fashion consultant. You can find her on Yelp and at
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Actress, singer, and activist, Virginia Williams, may best be known for starring as Lauren Reed in the hit USA dramedy “FAIRLY LEGAL.” Williams has appeared in over 35 television series including the starring role of Bianca on Lifetime's “MONARCH COVE,” and recurring roles on “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” “GIRLFRIENDS’ GUIDE TO DIVORCE,” “STRANGERS WITH CANDY,” "BAD TEACHER," “DROP DEAD DIVA,” and the cult classic “STRANGERS WITH CANDY” just to name a few. Additionally she's had leading roles in the films “WOODLAWN,” "THE CULLING," "SLEEPING AROUND," “HONEYMOON WITH MOM,” "READING, WRITING, & ROMANCE" and the People's Choice Awards nominated “REVENGE OF THE BRIDESMAIDS." An accomplished singer, she can also be heard as the lead vocalist for the film “CHOOSING SIGNS.” Through 2012-2013 Williams was the spokeswoman and face of La Fresh beauty line, a natural skincare company that specializes in Eco-Beauty wipes. Williams has been an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, a USO volunteer, and will speak to anyone who will listen about her passion for the organization Free the Slaves and her time in Nepal working to eradicate human trafficking. She earned a B.A. in Theatre Performance from Fordham University at Lincoln Center and studied Shakespeare at Oxford University. Raised in Memphis, TN, she is fiercely loyal to her Southern roots.
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