Yesi Ramirez transitioned from a promising legal career, with aspirations of becoming a juvenile public defender, to the dynamic field of casting. Over the past 21 years, she has built a distinguished career casting a diverse array of projects, including studio films, critically acclaimed independent films, television series and pilots. Yesi is currently serving as […]

Danyel Smith lives at the intersection of sport and culture. She tells the stories of artists and athletes through leadership, acclaimed journalism, memoir, and podcasting. Currently a contracted contributor at The New York Times Magazine, Danyel is the founding culture editor of ESPN’s The Undefeated, and a former contributor to ESPN The Magazine. As a […]

Kyla Pratt is an award-winning actress, writer, and producer, celebrated for her iconic roles as ‘Penny Proud’ in Disney Channel’s The Proud Family, ‘Breanna Barnes’ in UPN’s One on One, and ‘Maya Dolittle’ in the Dr. Dolittle franchise with Eddie Murphy as well as her recurring roles on BET’s Let’s Stay Together, Freeform’s Recovery Road, […]

Jon Batiste is a five-time Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer. His eighth studio album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1), releasing on November 15 via Verve Records/Interscope, marks the first installment in his solo piano series, showcasing his interpretations of Beethoven’s iconic works. Beethoven Blues follows Jon’s album World Music […]

Candace Parker is the most accredited women’s basketball player of all time. Throughout her career, Parker has been known for her ability to win at all levels. Off the court, Parker is the founder of Baby Hair Productions, an athlete advisor of Avenue Capital, and the first-ever President of Adidas Women’s Basketball. As a mother […]