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EGYPT SHERROD is a nationally known television and radio personality. She is currently the host of “Bartender Wars” on The Fine Living Network in 55 million households as well as the correspondent for “The Maury Show“. Egypt was also recently a weekly pundit on “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet”, entertainment reporter for BET’s “The Black Carpet”, popular national radio personality, and co-host of the formerly syndicated WB daytime TV hit, “Home Delivery”. Egypt is a major force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry! This multi-media do-it-all has been consistently making a name for herself in TV, radio, commercials, and on stage. The award winning broadcast talent was best known as the former co-host of the Power 105.1 Morning Show in New York. Egypt is also known for being a staple in other radio stations in major cities like 100.3 The Beat in Philadelphia and 92Q in Baltimore. Egypt is the voice of Premiere Radio Networks “Synopsis” entertainment report which is broadcast in over 60 cities on the “Live in the Den with Big Tigger” program, making her one of the most recognizable voices in the syndicated radio arena. In her hometown of Philadelphia, Egypt earned a Bachelor of the Arts degree from Temple University while majoring in Broadcasting and Telecommunications. She was also a theater student at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Egypt counts being a licensed real estate agent as one of her many talents. Egypt has been featured in The New York Daily News, Time Out New York, BE Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Source Magazine, KING magazine, Today’s Black Woman, Today’s Black Man and various other magazines. Egypt was named #2 on R&R Magazine‘s “Power Player on the Rise” Top 10 list. In addition, she also received the “Executive to Watch” Award from NABFEME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment).
When you see the byline of Elle Castro, you’re not just seeing the name of an ordinary scribe. Elle is one of the few true journalists of this generation that reminds you of the time when reporting had accuracy and integrity. Elle began her career writing for the The Inside Connection and moved her way up the ranks working with The Source, SOHH.com, Vibe.com, Allhiphop.com, King and many other media outlets. The New York native is currently a producer for Clear Channel’s Premier Radio Networks and co-hosts the online radio show Spotville Radio as an expert on popular entertainment culture and industry.
Tech kid by nature would be an understatement when describing computer-savvy engineer Dwayne Crawford. With over 12 years of experience in radio, Crawford is the go-to guy handling the structure and tedious technicalities behind the production of Big Tigger’s nationally syndicated radio show, Live in The Den and now Egypt’s podcast.
Amber Noble-Garland is a successful entrepreneur whoʼs amassed an impressive resume’ during her 16+ years of experience in business. Her repertoire includes being a multi-million dollar producing real estate expert & investor, entertainment talent manager, career advancement specialist, marketing consultant, motivational speaker, radio/music/television professional and writer.
Her belief is “love what you do for a living” and strive to “make a difference.” Through her talent management & career consulting company, I For Talent, she has contributed to the careers of recognizable figures in media, entertainment and sports. Amber’s clients have included Egypt Sherrod (TV & radio host), Osei “The Dark Secret” (radio & voice-over talent) Idris Elba (actor/musician), Beverly Kearney (award winning Track & Field Coach for Univ. of Texas) and Mister Mann Frisby (author/writer/actor), to name a few.
Amber spent 6 years with global music & content company, the Island Def Jam Music Group. During her tenure as a Director of Marketing for the company, her creative strategies were directly involved in propelling the careers of Jay-Z, LL Cool J, The Roots, Chrisette Michele, Patti LaBelle, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, 112 and Juelz Santana.
Prior to joining IDJ Amber, a Bachelor of Arts graduate of Temple University’s respected communications program, enjoyed a decade long career in radio & television. She held various marketing & promotion director and producer positions with national broadcasting company, Radio One, Inc. in Washington, DC. Throughout her career, she’s also held positions with WPHI-FM, WDAS-FM, WRTI-FM and ABC Network’s top affiliate, WPVI-TV.
Andre Cole owes his filmmaking taste to two divergent experiences in his early life. His first memory of seeing a film was as a toddler in a large movie theater in his hometown of Queens, New York where the spaceships of “Star Wars” ushered in the blockbuster age and ignited his imagination. Then one night in a smoky movie theater across town in Rochdale Village, he sat crying and begging to leave as John Travolta danced spastically to disco hits in “Saturday Night Fever”. How do you go from Luke Skywalker to Tony Manero? “You don’t. It was disturbing.” He says. The 30+ filmmaker, producer, critic and all around “no bullsh*tter” graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in African American Studies and won the school’s Fanny Lou Hamer Award for Community Service. Andre, a self-described night owl, considers Hamer’s quote “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired” a personal motto. Cole has worked throughout the film and television industry both in independent film production as well as for MTV and BET. He has interviewed a vast array of entertainment luminaries including everyone from Halle Berry and Kelsey Grammar to Jay-Z, Young Jeezy and Bruce Willis. He spends what little free time he has writing, watching films and producing his latest film projects, which do not include spastically dancing men in white suits.
Sports commentating will not be looked at in the same light, once budding sports expert Tyrone Johnson puts his stamp on the game. With over 10 years under his belt, Ty has studied the sports industries familiarizing himself with games such as football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, soccer, boxing and track and field, to name a few. In addition to dishing a masterful insight to the latest playoffs, world series or world cup matches, Tyrone has also been a master behind the boards serving as the Assistant Chief Engineer for New Jersey’s 101.5 FM for the last 5 years. Johnson also hosted his own sports radio talk show (“In Your Face with Tyrone A. Johnson) on Fox Sports 1260 in 2008, and served as a producer for Philadelphia sports radio station 610 WIP from 1999 through 2004.
“Industry kids” are not always born into the industry sometimes they are self- made. Ashley Monique has known what she wanted to do for a living since the tender age of 8 years old. At the age of 22, Ashley has actually managed to transform herself into an “industry kid”. Through an extreme love for entertaining, hard work and networking profusely, Ashley earned the opportunity to produce, direct and star in her own television show on cable access during high school. This was followed by her rocking the mic on her collegiate radio station with her signature segment, Talking With Ashley Monique. While a student at New York’s prestigious St. John’s University, where she attended on a full scholarship, she landed an internship with nationally syndicated radio and television personality Egypt. Ashley has also worked as a Production Assistant and On-Air Correspondent on various televison shows including MTV’s Sucker Free and BET’s Rap City, The Black Carpet and the annual BET Awards. Ashley Monique will soon take the sports broadcasting world by storm, so keep your eyes locked on her and pay attention.
