Creative Class 2019
Name: Tanya Sam Occupation: Tech Entrepreneur Location: Atlanta How We Know Her: Last fall Tanya’s face hit small screens around the world when she made her debut on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” A friend of the show, she dazzled Bravo viewers with her Canadian class and charm, moreover, she proved to be a […]
Name: Sheonna Mix Occupation: Television Executive Location: Los Angeles How We Know Her: Sheonna’s in the mix. This media maven knows all things television but especially excels at unscripted. She’s gone from the baddie behind the scenes of some of our favorite shows including “The Real” and “Judge Mathis”, to an irrefutable impresario of top […]
Name: Desus & Mero Occupation: Content Creators Location: Bronx, New York How We Know Them: These braggadocious Bronx bad boys took their hustle from the bodega to the boardroom and BOSSIP’s been following them all the way. They’re bringing their uncut humor and undeniable star power to Showtime for another season and their loyal Bodega […]
The Creative Class: Tristan Walker Redefines Personal Grooming Industry With World-Changing Ambition
Name: Tristan Walker Occupation: CEO & Entrepreneur, Founder of Walker & Company Brand Location: Atlanta How We Know Him: He completely upgraded the shaving experience for Black men. Why We Chose Him: Tristan didn’t stop there, he expanded his holdings and reach to compete with the big boys. What’s Next: As CEO of Walker & […]
Name: Karen Horne Occupation: Media Executive Location: Los Angeles How We Know Her: She’s a behind-the-scenes exec with an eye for talent whose powerfully pulling the strings. Why We Chose Her: This gatekeeping giant deserves her shine so get familiar—she might just change your life! What’s Next: Horne is always on the hunt for amazing […]
Name: Jeni Rice-Genzuk Henry Occupation: Executive Producer Location: Los Angeles How We Know Her: The USC alum and proud melaniny mommy executive produced fan fave, “The Game”, before landing on her most recent hit, “Black-ish”. Why We Chose Her: Henry is the bada$$ showrunner of “Grown-ish”, starring Yara Shahidi, which kicks off its third season […]
Name: SinceThe80s (Barry “Hefner” Johnson, Kei Henderson, and Zeke Nicholson) Occupation: Record label and publishing company Location: Los Angeles, Ca How We Know Them: How much talent they got? A LOT. The coolest kids on the block, these three are behind acts like 21 Savage, EarthGang, and J.I.D. Why We Chose Them: Hip-Hop’s cultural savants […]
Name: Brandan “B Mike” Odums Occupation: Visual Artist Location: New Orleans, LA How We Know Him: New Orleans is more than beignets and boudin, it’s B. Mike. B Mike is the owner of StudioBE, a 36,000 feet poppin’ art gallery in N.O., moreover, he’s so true to his city that he painted murals of […]
Name: LVRN (Love Renaissance) Occupation: Label and management brand How We Know Them: The creatives, the cools, LVRN is the powerhouse leadership team behind acts such as Summer Walker, 6LACK and DRAM. They’re on the pulse of what’s next so every time you hear Summer breathily blessing your airwaves or enjoy 6LACK penning love letters […]
Name: Shante Paige Occupation: Executive Producer Location: Atlanta How We Know Her: It doesn’t get much more multifaceted than Shante Paige. Paige knows what pops and she can seamlessly move from executive producing the antic-filled fun of “Rickey Smiley For Real” to highlighting the ups, downs, pirouettes, and performances of the bold, beautiful baddies […]
