Ep. 2 Creative Industry Researchers & Music Composers

Ever dream of turning your artistic passion into a thriving business? This episode of Could Be Pretty Cool News dives deep into the world of creative entrepreneurship with special guests Michael Shreve, Director of SCADask, and EmmoLei Sankofa, a dynamic creative force! Guest Bios:Michael Shreve: As associate vice president for academic services at SCAD, Michael Shreve provides leadership and oversight of institutional recognition, academic appeals, faculty travel, faculty sabbatical awards, faculty class observations, library services, and SCADask at all SCAD locations. Under Shreve’s leadership, SCAD has earned top rankings and awards from The Rookies, Art & Object, Animation Career Review, Fast Company, Red Dot, AIA Georgia, ASID, Entrepreneur, Architectural Digest, and Variety. EmmoLei Sankofa: EmmoLei Sankofa, an American composer, producer, musician, and artist, channels her expansive creativity across music, visual media, and fine art. Her original compositions have left an indelible mark on Hulu's The Other Black Girl, Three Ways Disney+'s Project CC, Lizzo’s Emmy-Award winning series Watch Out For the Big Grrrls, and much more. EmmoLei has also collaborated with leading brands like Nike, Pandora, Vans, Kamala Harris for the People, Pulse Films, and more through her creative audio company, Bèl Son. Outside her artistic endeavors, EmmoLei indulges her curiosity through the realms of boxing, nutrition, wellness, the art of business, coffee science, design, and beyond.Key Resources:SCADask: https://www.scad.edu/about/institutional-effectiveness/scadaskEmmoLei's website: https://www.e-sankofa.com/Could Be Pretty Cool Newsletter: http://www.couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.com