Original Recording Date: June 3, 2024

Jamie Dee Hart is a music rights management advocate who is passionate about giving back to the industry by educating independent creators at all levels of their career. Her expertise is grounded in guiding artists to comprehend the crucial aspect of royalty collection, which is often overlooked but vital for establishing a sustainable long-term career in the music industry. Jamie has spent the last decade working with artists, labels, and publishers, helping them leverage digital platforms and tools along with confirming they accurately collect master and publishing royalties. Now, she is the Founder & CEO of Hart & Songs, an artist and rights management firm in Los Angeles, CA offering the ideal solution for independent artists, producers, and songwriters seeking to ensure proper song registration and effective collection of their royalties. The company also has extensive experience managing metadata and handling relations with companies such as Songtrust, Sentric Music, BMI, ASCAP, SoundExchange, among others who are crucial to the intricate process.

Jamie also manages Ryan Nealon, an LA-based pop singer-songwriter with a growing audience across TikTok and Instagram from several viral moments, as well as chill electronic producer Koresma who has over 100 million streams across all DSPs. Her past projects have encompassed a broad range of activities, from producing a live concert at Madison Square Garden for a Latin GRAMMY-nominated album to providing social media strategy guidance to breakout Clubhouse star Axel Mansoor during the app's explosive growth which was featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

In her most recent role as a Sr. Manager on SoundCloud's Commercial Partnerships team, Jamie was responsible for leading the company's relationship with publishers and songwriters. Here, she helped launch SoundCloud’s first songwriter series “Unsung Heroes” highlighting the creators behind some of the most popular songs across genres.

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Original Recording Date: February 23, 2024

Sophia Sambo is an interdisciplinary artist and writer with an impressive academic background. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Humanities and Culture, with additional certifications in Museum Studies and Creative Writing. She has dedicated herself to rigorous academic work, enhancing her artistic abilities and broadening her perspective. She approaches each piece of academic work as a sculpture or script, using narrative dialogue to convey new and necessary messages to her audience.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Sophia has a passion for teaching science, math, and athletics. She is also an avid runner, participating in various running events and training year-round. Her commitment to community service is evident through her volunteer work as a running coach, a cook in a soup kitchen, and her efforts in disaster relief, including contributions to Hurricane Katrina relief and assistance in multiple countries.

With a unique blend of artistic talent, academic achievement, and dedication to service, Sophia continues to make a significant impact in her fields of expertise.

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Original Recording Date: February 21, 2024

Sydney Alston is a dynamic entertainment manager known for his comprehensive expertise across all dimensions of the music industry. With an illustrious background spanning artist development, A&R, marketing, sales, and promotion, Sydney's multifaceted skill set has consistently driven success in the industry. Having engaged with major label and publishing giants including UMG, Warner Brothers, Sony, Sony ATV, Warner Chapel, and more, Sydney's influence is palpable. His impactful efforts have led to the signing of emerging artists to coveted major label recording contracts and licensing deals. Sydney's discovery and development of artists have resulted in many full time music careers. His clients' accolades include wins and contributions to the works of artists such as Chris Brown, Usher, Miguel, and Damon Marley to name a few, Grammy wins and a Eurovision award for "best song of the year."

Experienced in all facets of the music business | Artist Development | A&R | Marketing | Promotion | Expert Sales Professional | Account Executive | Product Specialist | Pro tools | Logic | Producer | Editing and Mixing Engineer | Vocal Editor | Bass Player | Microsoft | Planner | Educator | Consultive by nature | Business Developer | Excellent Interpersonal Skills | Coordinator | Relationship Management | Multitasker

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Original Recording Date: May 16, 2024

Dillon is a Show Caller & Stage Manager and currently resides in Las Vegas. Recently working in Greater China and the Middle East, his experiences abroad have allowed him to work, grow, and most importantly lead fun.

As a Show Caller with shows including AWAKENING at the Wynn, Absinthe at Caesars Palace, and The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams Macau... Dillon works with the to create a safe, consistent, and inclusive workplace for all staff and performers.

Additionally, Dillon has been on the management teams with The Worlds Fair; Expo2020 Dubai, Cavalia on their Asia Tour, Five Currents, and Thinkwell Group in Los Angeles.

Some of his previous internships include Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil, MTV Television Networks, Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular, and The Old Globe Theatre.

Dillon received his bachelors in Stage Management from the California Institute of the Arts, and also graduated from the Technical Theatre program from the Coronado School of the Arts in San Diego. He is passionate about providing in-depth resources and educational opportunities to artists of all levels.

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Original Recording Date: May 9, 2024

More than just an event producer extraordinaire, Hanson is first and foremost an avant-garde business entrepreneur who, in the span of three decades, has created an unsurpassed cultural and social phenomenon. Hanson has built an impressive empire, from a small, one-night event at The Palm Springs Museum with 1,500 participants to booking lavish locations at deluxe hotels over the course of five days and nights, with some 10,000-plus attendees and major corporate sponsors under her belt. The Dinah has become a rite of passage for queer women and allies, where during five event-filled days of music and community, women from all walks of life experience profound connection in a diverse and multicultural setting. The Dinah inspires all women to boldly live out loud while openly celebrating both our differences and commonalities, alike.

Hanson served two terms on the Board of Equality California, during the pivotal time when the board had to decide whether or not to pursue the Gay Marriage fight and no longer wait until the time “was right.” Always a pioneer, she voted in favor of moving forward, and helped the board achieve history in successfully championing the right to marry.

Hanson served on the Aspen Gay and Lesbian Ski Week Board of Directors, and held the dual role of Development Director, raising critical funds to help produce the international event and at the same time to bridge the relationship between corporate donors and the LGBT community.

Hanson also served on the Board of Directors of The San Francisco Community Center, joining to create the vision and raise the money needed to help the community center dream become reality. The SF Community Center now serves as a model for community centers around the country. Hanson has also served on the Cable Car Awards Board, an organization whose mission was to recognize and celebrate events in The San Francisco LGBT community and in the process helped raise the visibility of LGBT events.

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Original Recording Date: May 7, 2024

Daniella is the Head of Creator Partnerships for CreatorForce, ForceBrands’ specialized practice for creators and creator brands. Working alongside the sales and leadership team, she forges partnerships for the creator and celebrity brand sector. She takes pride in creating opportunities for CreatorForce as the go-to hub for building creator brand incubation companies by leveraging ForceBrands’ full suite of end-to-end hiring solutions. Daniella brings more than 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry to her role. She’s previously worked alongside some of the most influential agents, managers, investors, founders, celebrities, influencers, and talent in the consumer brand space. She began her career in unscripted casting and development for reality TV and documentaries for Evolution Media and production companies that worked with networks like E!, Bravo!, ABC Family, Fox, and many others. While casting, she saw a wave in the digital influencer space and wanted to be part of it. She worked at a multi-channel network called Fullscreen where she casted two SVOD shows before working in-house as a talent scout signing YouTube creators and influencers onto the platform.

Prior to joining Force, Daniella was the Vice President of Talent and Partnerships of Twila True Collaborations where she initially ran with the team a 360 brand incubation company, sourcing celebrities and talent who were interested in creating consumer brands. Some of the brands she helped create were in categories that included fragrance, skincare, grooming, pet, food, apparel, and many others. She managed communication between talent and the internal product development team from inspiration to launch.

Among some of her professional accomplishments, she’s won a Webby Award for casting "House Divided" with Fullscreen. Shows she’s casted for include E’s “Botched” and ABC Family’s “Monica The Medium.” During her career, she’s created more than 10+ consumer brands within a two-year period.

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Original Recording Date: May 2, 2024

Candice Belton is a visionary force in the realm of live events and music festivals, boasting a rich tapestry of experiences spanning nearly a decade. From orchestrating seamless venue management to commanding the intricate dance of front-of-house and back-of-house logistics, her expertise knows no bounds. With an unwavering belief in the mantra 'artists support artists,' Candice has woven a career steeped in this very ethos.

As an accomplished artist in her own right, she understands the heartbeat of creation and channels this understanding to manifest her clients' visions. Candice is a masterful curator of art direction, possessing an innate ability to source the perfect spaces for events, and forging connections that breathe life into ambitions. Her portfolio reads like a who's who of industry giants—Wasserman Media, Sprint, Disney, Meta, Fortress, Bulldog DM, YouTube, and Patreon have all benefited from her touch.

A published poet and a muse to many, Candice is a beacon for local and international artists, a champion of their dreams and visions. Her collaborations span genres and mediums, a testament to her boundless creativity. With a track record that glistens with successful networking, adept problem-solving, and spellbinding performances, Candice Belton is a true luminary. Her compass is authenticity, seeking opportunities that resonate with her soul—a journey defined by originality and flair.

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Original Recording Date: April 30, 2024

Guido is a Berklee College of Music alumnus and an award-winning film and game composer.

His accolades include two Intel Game Awards at the Game Developers Conference for his video game music, first prizes for best film music at the California Independent Film Festival (San Francisco, CA) and the Indie Gathering International Film Festival (Cleveland, OH), as well as a Telly Award for best commercial music.

As a musician, producer, and arranger, Guido is involved in significant projects. He has worked and recorded at studios including Abbey Road Studios (London, England), Winspear Opera House (Dallas, TX), AKSS Studio (Valencia, Spain), Studio 22 (Budapest, Hungary), and Estudio 13 (Mexico City).

He currently directs Arcella Sound based in Mexico. His clients include Nintendo, Kia, Pepsi, Paramount, Coca-Cola, and more.

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