Every now and then we use our platform to give back to a variety of causes and non-profits. On Saturday, January 11th, we are hosting an all day entertainment industry event virtually to benefit WIT (Whatever It Takes), a college-credit entrepreneur programs for teens and tweens whose mission is to educate and empower young entrepreneurs.
1. In Los Angeles, we have a live coffee meet & Q&A with Michelle Kim of UTA.
Michelle Kim is a Brand Partnerships Agent at United Talent Agency, where she spearheads groundbreaking talent collaborations with Creators, game publishers and experiential IPs. With expertise in the fintech, apparel, streaming, and automotive verticals, Michelle excels at bridging business realities with the creative process. Before joining UTA, she was a top-performing Account Executive at Amazon, focusing on emerging businesses.
2. From 10am-4pm PST, we are hosting Zoom sessions with special guests:
-Danielle Pistotnik, talent manager, Select Management; executive producer, "Secret Lives" on Hulu
-Jess Zaino, Senior Director, Partnerships at Kevin Hart's HARTBEAT: 11am PST
Jess Zaino is a dynamic force in the media and entertainment industry, blending creativity with strategic vision. She is the author of, Do You! How To Master An Epic Midlife, a guide to reinventing yourself and thriving in the second half of life.
Currently, Jess serves as the Senior Director of Brand Partnerships at Kevin Hart’s media powerhouse, Hartbeat, where she orchestrates high-impact collaborations that keep the world laughing together.
Before joining Hartbeat, Jess was Co-Founder and CEO of The Jane Club, a revolutionary member workspace with on-site childcare that goop hailed as "an act of genius."
Following a trip with the Zuckerberg Institute to study with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at his palace in Dharamshala, India, Jess founded AhmniCo launched during the pandemic to provide First Responders with free childcare and thus creating a childcare solution for corporate America. She launched Cheap Chic Shopping Tours, a shopping experience that empowers women to revamp their wardrobe for just $100, hosts the podcast, The Mothers of Reinvention and has supported multimillion dollar brand content deals as Director of Partnerships for Hearst Media Production Group.
Jess's impressive career spans roles as a Producer with the Emmy Award-winning television show The Chew on ABC, a live event Producer for the Golden Globes and Grammys with Dick Clark Productions and an Executive Producer for major networks like MTV, the BBC, NBC, and more.
With a decade as an On-Air Style Expert and Television Host, Jess's Talent journey began at the first-ever online television network, PSEUDO.com, as featured in the Sundance Award winning documentary, We Live in Public and books like Digital Hustlers.
Her diverse experiences include voicing memorable characters on MTV's cult hit Daria, PA'ing at Saturday Night Live, competing on the VH-1 reality show, Glam God with Vivica A. Fox and even fronting a rock and science band for NASA’s Space Program.
Jess's work has been widely recognized, with features in Harper's Bazaar, Glamour Magazine, Ms. Magazine, The New York Times, Essence Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, goop, and more.
She continues to inspire and innovate, leaving a lasting mark on every project she touches.
-Jackie Gubow, NY theatre agent, Gray Talent Group: 1pm PST
-Rebecca Kannett, post-production professional - 3pm PST
Rebecca Kannett is a post-production professional with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. She has worked with RMTV (Ryan Murphy Television), Prime Video, and BHTV (Blumhouse Television), completing 9 feature films and 4 television series through contracted work. As a permanent employee at BHTV Studios, Rebecca oversaw multiple additional films and series simultaneously, managing complex workflows and ensuring the highest quality production was released. With a strong understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of the industry, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional content while ensuring each project is completed on time and to the highest standard.
& more to be announced.
Register for sessions to be sent the Zoom links.