An entrepreneur, angel investor and philanthropist, Monique Mosley has helped guide the careers of visionaries in the music and entertainment industries and has worked as a consultant on the hit TV show Empire. On this episode, Monique talks about the making of a hit TV show, what it takes to build your own brand, and why as leaders we can—and should—always pay it forward.
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Show Notes
- What inspired her entrepreneurial spirit at a young age (2:16)
- How she bridged the gap between the music & entertainment industry and corporate clients (3:52)
- How Empire became a hit TV show (6:05)
- The people who influenced her career (7:30)
- How to structure a mentor relationship (9:02)
- Her advice to young entrepreneurs (11:20)
- When she knows she wants to invest in an early stage startup (12:58)
- Her greatest personal and professional accomplishments (16:09)
- Some of the “firsts” she’s accomplished in her career (16:43)
- The charitable organizations she’s involved with and why (18:26)
- Behind the scenes of Empire (20:37)
- Find out more about her foundation, Always Believing Foundation (23:42)
- The best advice she’s ever received (26:16)
Resources / People Mentioned
- T.I.
- Timbaland
- Kanye West
- Empire TV Show
- Always Believing Foundation
- Adrienne Arsht
- Sanaa Hamri
- Lee Daniels
- Danny Strong
- Ilene Chaiken
- Christina Norman, former MTV CEO
- Verne Harnish
- Miami Bridge
- Taraji P. Henson
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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