Speakers
Tiffany Hardin
CEO, GILD CREATIVE GROUP & Founder, REPRESENT
Tiffany Hardin is an award winning executive marketer, investor and educator. Hardin is the CEO & founder of Gild Creative Group (GCG), an influencer marketing agency delivering strategy for brands that desire meaningful influencer/talent integrations for campaigns on and offline. She is known to help create and share culturally relevant stories to build meaningful connections driving trust, awareness and impact. Some client work has included brands such as: Hulu, Onyx, Black Girl in Om, Victoria Secret, Airbnb, WeWork, Microsoft & Target. As an early pioneer in the mid-00's of the influencer marketing industry, Tiffany has been at the forefront of social branded content helping lead curious brands on the power of leveraging talent driven platforms. As a “culture A&R”, Tiffany can trend forecast to see the waves of culture shift and support her clients to anticipate the wave versus react or get caught in the rip tide. Tiffany's commitment to educating and creating pathways for the next generation of mindful leaders, is illustrated in how she shows up in and for her industry in classrooms and media. Hardin has taught Capstone and Partnership courses at NYU's Tisch and Stern Schools, guest mentored and lectured at AWS Impact Accelerator for Women, and been a featured lecturer for Billboard's Music Industry Essentials Online Certificate Program. She also is a powerful speaker contributing to stages at SXSW, Adcolor & Advertising Week. Further, she is an advocate for those seeking an alternative to “hustle culture”, providing the professional development curriculum and lifestyle brand, Conscious Hustler™. Currently , Tiffany is building a tech-startup, Represent, to support creators at every stage of their career leveraging tech-enabled tools and an expert marketplace of professionals. Additionally, Tiffany has served as Board member, advisor or member to community organizations like AdColor, Harlem's Fashion Row, Heal Haus, Be Well Schools, YWCA, and Nashville Repertory Theater.
Paige Kosinski
Co-Founder, ODYSSEY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Paige Kosinski is the co-founder of forward driven artist & influencer management company Odyssey Entertainment Group, based in Nashville, TN. Fueled by her passion for entertainment marketing and branding, she has experience stemming companies across the music industry in the radio, label, and management world. She now represents talent across all sectors of entertainment including comedians, chefs, wellness, finance creators, and beyond helping build their brand with a hands on 360 approach. Courtney: Over the past four years, Courtney has used her years of studying acting and screenwriting to bring characters and comedy to our social media feeds – amassing over half a million followers across all platforms. Her degree in Advertising and previous life in Marketing has given her great insight in combining audience needs with brand needs to create the most effective marketing campaigns, fit for the ever-shifting algorithm. Previous successful campaigns include InStyle Magazine’s national partnership with Olay and Valentine’s Day campaigns for Hardee’s, DirecTV and Fireball.
Lanae Williamson
Multicultural Marketing Strategy Senior Lead, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA
Lanae Williamson is the Multicultural Marketing Strategy Senior Lead for Nissan North America. In this role, Lanae is responsible for leading efforts in developing a strategy focused on expanding and strengthening Nissan's connection with multicultural audiences through culturally relevant and authentic marketing, media, and DEI advertising efforts. Lanae began her career with Nissan in 2006 and has since served in a wide range of marketing roles. Lanae is a passionate DEI, Brand and Multicultural marketing expert with over 18+ years leading award-winning integrated marketing strategies, media and advertising campaigns. Some of the awards and recognitions include, two-time American Advertising Federations (AAF) Mosaic Award recipient, two-time Telly Award recipient, and ‘Multicultural Media Person of the Year’ North American International Auto Show Nominee. Lanae volunteers for various organizations whose mission is to create inclusive communities and spaces. She loves paying it forward by supporting organizations, such as a 2023 AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Student Program Judge. This program supports inductees who have a desire to change the future of advertising by advocating, amplifying, and advancing diverse voices. As a very proud HBCU alumnus, Lanae holds a bachelor of science in communications and a master's in business administration (MBA) from Tennessee State University. Lanae resides in Nashville, TN with her Roosevelt and her beautiful daughters, Nia and Lea.
Courtney Dlugos
Influencer
Tiktok: @itscourtneymichelle YouTube: @Itscourtneymichelle Instagram: @itscourtneymichelle Over the past four years, Courtney has used her years of studying acting and screenwriting to bring characters and comedy to our social media feeds – amassing over half a million followers across all platforms. Her degree in Advertising and previous life in Marketing has given her great insight in combining audience needs with brand needs to create the most effective marketing campaigns, fit for the ever-shifting algorithm. Previous successful campaigns include InStyle Magazine’s national partnership with Olay and Valentine’s Day campaigns for Hardee’s, DirecTV and Fireball.
Nashville Meetup
Be our guest for a fun night out with our Nashville community! You’ll meet talent managers, brand managers, and creative agencies who are part of the billion-dollar creator economy.
We’re hosting a thoughtful, real-talk chat around the state of the creator economy. You’ll leave informed and inspired to master your next pitch and meet a new business buddy.
What to expect:
- Panel discussion
- Light bites
- Drinks
Location will be shared after you register. This event is open to all registrants. Space is limited.
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