Have you ever just sat down and thought about
your life? I am talking just sat down and thought about where you’re at, where
your headed, and how in the world do you get there? Well that is where I am at;
I have always wanted to start my own business. I remember back in the early
ages where I wanted to open my own car shop, then hair salon (doing everyone’s
hair), dance group (I actually put a few together in grade school). I also put
together countless number of girl bands (thanks to the influence of the Backstreet Boys
and NSYNC). I look back now and realize that I was the main one managing the
groups, managing what needed to be done. I was born to manage the
entertainment industry, well the people looking for representation. I realized
in high school that I was definitely made for the entertainment world. So I set
out and found myself signed to a model agency and quickly got out of that. Never got any jobs and always had to pay to update my portfolio, thats when I learned about scams. I found that after I did a lot of research I ended up getting myself modeling jobs.
I did that for awhile and was not satisfied, I wanted to be on the
other side of modeling. I bought a good camera and started taking pictures of models but it wasn't enough. I still needed more so, I switched to acting, did a few web shows and went to a
few auditions, I also was in a music video but again I wanted to be on the other side
of it. I found one of the photographers that I had worked with and he wanted to
start a modeling management company. Long story short I pretty took over and
wanted to manage more than just models. I wanted to manage musicians and dancers
and actors. I mean how hard can it be? I
found out pretty fast but I loved it. Since I was still knew and still learning I
bumped down to just promoting them so I can network to build more contacts.
Malinda, Whitney, and Amy
(Picture and artwork done by Malinda)
Not going to lie it took me forever to do this, this was one of the first pictures I did with photoshop back in 2010. I am pretty proud of it!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sin-Crook/130868911624
Sin N Crook With CJ Amy and Malinda
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedVibes1?ref=br_tf
United Vibes With Amy (far left) and Malinda
As well As promoting record labels such as BNE
I
really didn’t know what I was doing but it was working and I kelp track of what was working and what was not. I loved that it was
fasted paced and I was always busy. I also found out that I kind of like
control, and in this industry you have to have a sense of control, have to be
calm and work well under pressure (which is something that I seem to do well), and of course you have to have fun with something your passionate about. After awhile I got to the point where random artist would come up to me and ask if I could promote them. That’s when I realize I still needed more and I didn’t
know what it was until my husband join the army. I needed better knowledge; I
needed to be more educated on this entertainment business industry so I went
to school. I started at University of Phoenix and got my associates degree in
business. I went back and realized that they were focused on just the general
business aspect of the world. I wanted and needed more then just the general business aspect I wanted the entertainment business world.
So half way through my bachelor’s degree, the sky opened, and I found Full Sail University. This is where the starting of my business journey begins!
Look out my up coming post as well as my youtube channel that I will be using to document my journey! Also check out the other
blog links that I have posted . They have some every interesting news and ideas and all around good information that is awesome!
I wish you the best in your endeavors Malinda Scott. I attended the University of Phoenix for three years for Business Management. I am attending Full Sail University to learn more about the entertainment industry as well. How do you balance everything with a family and a career in entertainment while pursuing a degree? I think it's fantastic that you are attending school to learn more about your field. It sounds like you are extremely passionate about helping artists and ensuring he/she is managing resources and money properly. School should provide you with wonderful opportunities to build up your network.
ReplyDeleteWow Malinda you seem like a very driven and dedicated person! Many people are sitting there wondering what they're doing with their lives and where they're headed. I have a general area, but I still have my doubts and uncertainties. You on the other hand know exactly what you want to do and seem like your going down the right direction to make your goals and dreams a reality! From what it sounds like, you have a gift for management and you can definitely use that to your advantage throughout your career!
ReplyDeleteHi Malinda!! I really enjoyed your blog, I hope that your dreams came true. You seem like you always accomplish what your propose. I believe that you have an excellent experience i this area. I am also working hard to success in the entertainment industry.
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