Do you have a manager, agent or representative who helps you sign or close deals? Why or why not? If you do have one, how did you find them and how did you know they were the right one for you? These are some of the questions we asked some very talented folks from the community and we’ve shared their responses below.

Kiara Iman.

I have a very passionate and supportive team that is ever-evolving. I am blessed to work with people I’ve personally known since childhood as well as industry representatives I am currently partnered with. In 2021, I signed with Gill Talent Group. I did a lot of research prior to signing and loved seeing how well they represented African Americans. I also loved seeing how many women led the company. Read more>>

Ameera Surka

I just recently signed with an agent about a year ago, and it took my career to places I never imagined in such a short amount of time. Takiyah Green and I met through a mutual photographer at a brand photoshoot for her company, that I just happened to pop in on! And thank goodness I did! The relationship was organic and I saw lots of promising qualities in just our first meeting. Read more>>

Abyon Ausar.

I have a team of people that I collaborate with regularly to secure employment opportunities, but I also do a lot for myself. I’ve met some of them by simply submitting through an agency’s website or attending an open call (pre-covid). Others were connected from personal relationships and even networking events. Each person that I work with brings something different to the table and we all want to see each other win. Read more>>