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    Lynn Chen is an actor, singer, and blogger (The Actor’s Diet and Thick Dumpling Skin). She has a diverse resume ranging from singing on The Metropolitan Opera Stage, to starring in Sony Pictures Classics' "Saving Face," narrating the international bestseller "Crazy Rich Asians," making viral videos for BuzzFeed, and touring with Dischord Records' punk band E.D. Sedgwick. Lynn is also an avid body image activist, serving as a Spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association since 2012. Find out more at lynnchen.com.1 Articles

    Diane Bell is a screenwriter and director. Her first feature, OBSELIDIA, premiered in Dramatic Competition at Sundance, where it won two awards, and went on to be nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards. Her second film, BLEEDING HEART, a drama starring Jessica Biel and Zosia Mamet, premiered at Tribeca and was widely distributed. Her third feature, OF DUST AND BONES, is currently on the festival circuit. In addition to writing and directing films, Diane teaches workshops on screenwriting and filmmaking, both in person and online. Her guide to successful indie filmmaking, SHOOT FROM THE HEART, is out now, providing a step-by-step actionable plan for making a standout movie as well as the inspiration to do it.1 Articles

    Cooper Harris is an award-winning producer, actor, & entrepreneur in Los Angeles. Most recently recurring on CBS's, "The Young & The Restless," Cooper is a graduate of the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts. She also stars in the new flagship series "SYNC" for Google TV, upcoming rom-com, "Amy Alyson Fans," opposite Josh Sussman (Glee), and about 20 other feature films, among them the epic Mega Shark vs. Octopus. As a producer, Cooper has sold award-wining digital content to companies such as Post It Notes, 3M, Kimberly Clark, & DailyMotion. Her alter-ego is the CEO & Founder of a new, stealth-mode e-/social-commerce startup in Santa Monica. Cooper does parkour, shoots guns, wields swords, rides horses, & fiddles in her newly-formed country duo.1 Articles

    Musician - A native of Vancouver, BC, with a voice that inhabits the space between campfires and jazz bars, Joline is a full-time singer-songwriter whose songs explore the struggles and triumphs of the human condition. In the year that Joline has been performing in Vancouver, she has played with a number of bands including Joline Baylis and the Subtle Foes, and Moonshine Express, and has developed an intimate and powerful solo show. She recently returned from a tour with fellow singer-songwriter Tereza Tomek, which took her to Prince George, Wells, Lethbridge and Nelson, where she was featured in an interview on CJLY 93.5 FM. In October 2012, Joline released her first solo acoustic EP, which features intimate versions of her songs in their purest form. Her songs aim straight for the soul and hit their mark with honesty and a vulnerability that invites listeners to explore the depths of their own emotions.1 Articles

    Ashley Wallace is the creative force behind Couture goes Corporate. She completed her undergrad at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco before moving on to Business School, the place where Couture goes Corporate was fostered. Ashley describes business school as the "best decision she has ever made" and that's saying something, because here at CGC, we would say her best decision was her vision to take Couture goes Corporate mainstream. Couture goes Corporate is the brain child of many late night wardrobe debates. This digital magazine was designed to aid in the ever so simple, yet vague dress code "Business Casual". Business Casual is defined differently by every company and Couture goes Corporate is here to help you tread these dangerous waters. Couture goes Corporate not only provides wardrobe solutions to help avoid a serious wardrobe malfunction but was also designed to blend fashion with corporate work attire.1 Articles

    I am an actor/writer/producer who creates excellence thru play! No matter what project or capacity, I strive to honor two values: playfulness and excellence. I just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Monkey Kingdom Productions where I produced and acted-in two features: award-winning psychological thriller Tumbling After and mockumentary Con Artists. I created, starred in and produced the successful web-comedy, Shelf Life, for four seasons. Recently I was on Hawaii Five-0, Castle, and appear in the Halle Berry movie The Call. Together with my husband, Yuri, I wrote the award-winning book, Voice-Over Voice Actor. I am a certified hypnotherapist, and feng shui consultant! One of my favorite things about life is discovering our own creativity and wonderment. Imagination thru the creative process is how I get to say YES to play.1 Articles

    Celia Aurora de Blas (“Aurora”) is an Actress & Filmmaker based out of Los Angeles. As an artist her Mission is “to move people towards positive world change by taking part in projects that wake us up”. Aurora started acting as a child 23 years ago, obtained a BA in theatre that had her onstage playing opposite Charles “Roc” Dutton and took her abroad to study avant-garde performance techniques in England. In San Francisco, she worked as a film/ theatre actress and model, studied at the American Conservatory Theatre and as well as privately with internationally acclaimed Master Teacher and Director, Tom Bentley, for 3.5 years. Her short film, “Incredible Girl”, can now be found online and is being developed into a web-series written by Teresa Jusino.1 Articles

    Actor/Singer/Dancer/Teacher - An east coast gal, Carrie trained and worked in the UK and Washington, D.C. before moving to LA to pursue stage and screen opportunities. She was a member of the Oxford University Dramatic Society and has studied acting and musical theatre at PCPA Theaterfest, the Studio Theatre and London’s Mountview Academy. Film credits include Ray and Junebug. Stage credits include "Young Frankenstein", "Kiss Me, Kate" and "Babes in Arms". Carrie is a performer and mentor for the Young Storytellers Foundation, an organization that she avidly supports and admires. She is a certified teacher of the Mayans Method (TM) for actors and also teaches dance to children. Carrie is an active member of the Academy for New Musical Theatre’s 4x10 Ensemble and frequently performs in improv shows around town. She also co-hosts the LA Actors Tweetup and is thrilled to be a part of the Ms. In the Biz Family!1 Articles

    Plus Size Model, Make Up Artist, Body Positive Activist - Kerosene Deluxe is a plus size model specializing in Avant Garde, Alternative and Retro Glamour looks as well as a Make Up Artist and Body Positive Activist. She was born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland and is currently based out of Vancouver, Canada. She has worked across the globe on international projects in many different mediums and has been featured in numerous magazines. Kerosene has taken it upon herself to promote beauty through diversity. She has been called a role model in various sections of the media, but she is waiting for the day that a role model is not needed for women. With firm belief, Kerosene urges women of all shapes and sizes to love themselves for who they are, and not be imprisoned by other people’s ideas of beauty. Being a plus size model Kerosene has relished in the opportunity to shed a light on often ignored body issues, she has campaigned for women to unleash the sexuality that is within, and be beautiful. It’s a cause that is very close to her heart, and one that she will always bring to public attention.

    Filmmaker/Screenwriter - Meg Pinsonneault is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, philanthropist, social media guru, adrenaline junkie, dreamer, believer, embellisher, adventurer and a little bit crazy. She’s the founder of Thirsty Girl Films and known as a leader in short form and micro budget filmmaking. She’s a crowd-funding and film festival veteran, and has appeared on several popular indie film radio shows, panels, and blogs. Meg has been featured in print with Cupcake Quarterly Magazine, and on websites like IndieWire, Mubi Garage, Film Courage, and Take Part, just to name a few. Her upcoming short film "Bizarre," about extraordinary people working to keep circus arts alive and thriving, will be shot on the RED Epic and Phantom Flex. In her spare time, Meg co-chairs The Gwapa Project, a 501c3 in its infancy dedicated to providing high quality media content for nonprofits around the globe, which was also spawned out of making her first feature documentary, Gwapa (Beautiful). In the filmmaker’s own words, “Stay young. Stay wild. And never stop dreaming.”

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