Sometimes, no is the most powerful thing you can hear.  From rejected pitches to career-altering mentorships, our guests bare it all. Join Brandon Gonez, Hillary Leblanc, Director X, Jester, Marika Siewert, Twysted Miyake-Mugler, Weyni Mengesha, Gail Case, Dalton Higgins, and Carla Beauvais as they reveal how they turned their biggest challenges into their greatest strengths. Get inspired to craft your own comeback story! --- About AMPLIFY The music industry is a complex and convoluted maze, but we're here to help you navigate it! In this visual podcast ‘AMPLIFY,’ we talk to Canada's most notable Black entertainment professionals about what it takes to succeed in the industry—from starting out to breaking through. Guiding our listeners and the diverse cast of Black entertainment professionals are narrators, Tera Beljo and Adrian Wallace. Together, they share the secrets of making success in the entertainment industry accessible to all. --- Crew/Credits: Keziah Myers – Executive Producer Shane LaTouche – Project Manager / Producer Tera Beljo – Producer / Co-Narrator Adrian Wallace – Co-Narrator Alison Copeland – Content Writer Vero Media – Production Crew Jay Glavany – Office Coordinator Oko Shio – Production Accountant Miro Oballa – Legal Randy Phipps – Publicist Dianne Victor – Marketing Coordinator Tristan Laughton – Graphic Designer Doc Jones – Theme Music Producer Stephen Bambo – Photographer Jelissa Matthew – Hair/Makeup Danielle Barbeau – Location Manager (Toronto) Filmed at Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP (TOML) Law Offices Original Concept by: David "Click" Cox

Can you have a career in entertainment?  AMPLIFY is the podcast you need about the entertainment industry. Season 3 kicks off with a raw and unfiltered look at what it truly means to chase your dreams in Canada's entertainment industry. Join this star-studded lineup of industry heavyweights and rising talents: Media mogul Brandon Gonez, journalist Hillary Leblanc, filmmaker Director X, DJ Jester, artist Marika Siewert, ballroom artist Twysted Miyake-Mugler, artistic director Weyni Mengesha, music industry executive Gail Case, PR professional Dalton Higgins, and social entrepreneur Carla Beauvais, to learn how they turned their passion into paychecks. --- About AMPLIFY The music industry is a complex and convoluted maze, but we're here to help you navigate it! In this visual podcast ‘AMPLIFY,’ we talk to Canada's most notable Black entertainment professionals about what it takes to succeed in the industry—from starting out to breaking through. Guiding our listeners and the diverse cast of Black entertainment professionals are narrators, Tera Beljo and Adrian Wallace. Together, they share the secrets of making success in the entertainment industry accessible to all. --- Crew/Credits: Keziah Myers – Executive Producer  Shane LaTouche – Project Manager / Producer Tera Beljo – Producer / Co-Narrator Adrian Wallace – Co-Narrator Alison Copeland – Content Writer Vero Media – Production Crew Jay Glavany – Office Coordinator Oko Shio – Production Accountant Miro Oballa – Legal Randy Phipps – Publicist Dianne Victor – Marketing Coordinator Tristan Laughton – Graphic Designer Doc Jones – Theme Music Producer Stephen Bambo – Photographer Jelissa Matthew – Hair/Makeup Danielle Barbeau – Location Manager (Toronto) Filmed at Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP (TOML) Law Offices Original Concept by: David "Click" Cox

In this episode, we talk to Carey Riley, who currently holds the position of Director of Marketing at Sony Music Canada. This Toronto music professional has worked on successful campaigns for: Justin Bieber, Travis Scott, Kayne West, Future, Tyler Shaw, and many more.  Carey was also a Brand and Partnership Manager at UMC and Island Def Jam, and an artist manager for 4Korners and IRS. She believes if you work hard and surround yourself in your passion, you’ll find your rhythm and love what you do.