Being Black in the World of Entertainment Business
Hosted by Dr. Victor C. Mullins | Thursday, February 7 from 7-8 p.m.
Refreshments Served from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1518
Refreshments Served from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1518
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Dr. Victor C. Mullins facilitates a conversation w/ current Smith Executive MBA Student, K.J. Hughes, to learn how to navigate uncharted territory in entertainment. He received a BS from Smith in 2014. He founded multiple ventures, including Relentless Management Group, a business management firm for high net worth individuals, specifically entertainers and athletes in the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NFL. He co-founded Sons of Life, Inc., a not-for-profit organization which focuses on providing leadership, resources, & development to children of incarcerated parents.
Behind the Runway: Being a Black Fashion Stylist
Hosted by Dr. Victor C. Mullins | Tuesday, February 12 from 7-8 p.m.
Refreshments Served from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1511
Refreshments Served from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1511
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Dr. Victor C. Mullins chats with Smith Alumna, Brittany McCoy, to explore her day-to-day life as a fashion stylist. Brittany is CEO of the Brittany Christina Collection, a Ready-To-Wear (RTW) brand that specializes in Fashion-Forward Work Attire For Career-Driven Women. She has 10+ years of experience in fashion and retail. She’s launched her first brand, Dynasty By Brittany. She’s created a fashion nonprofit organization and founded the 1st Annual Fashion Week on the campus of UMD. Brittany has been featured in several fashion events including DC Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. Brittany is a graduate of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland.
Being Black in Venture Capital
Wednesday, February 20 from 7-8 p.m.
Refreshments Served from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1518
Refreshments Served from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1518
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Dr. Victor C. Mullins facilitates a dialogue with Stanley T. Smith to learn more about what it takes to land a career in venture capital! Stan joins the University of Maryland as a venture investment manager, which is a dual appointment between UM Ventures and the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Maryland, Smith served as a venture investor for Syncom Venture Partners, where he helped to invest capital from a $275 million multi-stage media and communications venture capital fund. In addition, Smith has more than 15 years of experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and investment banking for companies including Yahoo!, Overture, Universal Studios, and Merrill Lynch.
Being Black with MILK & HONEY
Thursday, February 28 from 7-8 p.m.
Enjoy Milk & Honey from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1511
Enjoy Milk & Honey from 6:30-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 1511
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Dr. Victor C. Mullins facilitates a dialogue with Monique Rose Simms, Co-Owner and Managing Partner, Milk & Honey. With 20 years of experience in the restaurant/bar business, Monique knows her stuff. As co-owner of the successful Milk & Honey Cafe brand (Milked LLC), she has an uncanny attention to detail and high standards in terms of the quality of food and service. This mindset carries over to her new business venture, Catch 22. Monique possesses a strong work ethic and is a hands-on manager when it comes to every aspect of the business. From pricing to menu options, Monique is a strategic thinker and the perfect balance for Chef Sammy’s no-nonsense persona.
