Speakers
Jess Hunichen
Co-Founder, SHINE TALENT GROUP
Jess Hunichen is the Co-Founder of Shine Talent Group, a talent management agency with offices in Los Angeles, Toronto and London.
Molly Benton
Executive Vice President, COOKIT MEDIA
Molly is the Executive Vice President at CookIt Media. Her role is to lead a team of Talent Managers, find new talent to join CookIt's roster of 30+ creators and strategically help their growth in the ever-evolving business of influencer marketing. Prior to joining CookIt Media, Molly worked in PR for 6 years, managing press campaigns for CPG brands such as Caulipower, KeVita and Nature's Path. She also worked in hospitality PR launching national campaigns for Michelin Star brands such as Tim Ho Wan and chain restaurant, The Habit Burger. Working in food media for 9+ years, Molly brings deep expertise to her niche of managing food and beverage creators. She knows the difference between a tablespoon and teaspoon, or how too much baking powder can change the taste of a really good chocolate chip cookie.
Nicole Kasper
Co-founder and Head of Management, ODYSSEY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Odyssey Entertainment Group, a women-led Influencer and Artist management company in Nashville, TN, was co-founded by Nicole Kasper and Paige Kosinski in February 2021. The company has grown rapidly, now comprising nine full-time team members and managing 53+ exclusive talents. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Odyssey has successfully executed over 2000 campaigns since its inception. Nicole Kasper, as a co-founder and the Head of Management, brings a wealth of experience from the music and entertainment industry. Graduating from UCLA in 2014, her career has spanned various sectors including A&R, booking, and management, with roles at Universal Music Group, Live Nation, Clear Channel Radio, Creative Artists Agency, Big Machine Label Group, and Warehouse West Entertainment. Prior to Odyssey, Kasper was the Creative Director at Warehouse West Entertainment in Nashville, where she provided comprehensive support to artists for music release, recording, and promotion, as well as fan base growth. Her expertise was instrumental in guiding artists in aspects ranging from management selection to brand strategy and tour booking. Kasper's past clients include renowned names such as Cheap Trick, Jennifer Nettles, Alana Springsteen and Hank Williams Jr. Currently, Odyssey Entertainment Group’s roster boasts an impressive social media footprint, with over 50 million followers across platforms.