Mar 24 ,2017 | Melinc Originals - Melinc Speakers - Women of New York | No Comment

Melinc Originals: How to Ask for Money (Video)

 

Negotiate. Know who you’re dealing with. Know your value. Do not apologize.

These are some of the keys to effectively asking for money, according to senior leaders in media, entertainment and tech who spoke at the 2016 Keynotes & Cocktails: Women of NY conference and are featured in this Melinc Originals video.

Featured experts include: Karen Aviram Beatty, Google, Inc.’s Managing Director of Global Search Partnerships; TV producer Caryn Mandabach (The Cosby Show, Roseanne, Third Rock from the Sun, That 70s Show, Nurse Jackie, Peaky Blinders); Tricia Melton, President, Melton Marketing; Marie Nelson, Vice President, News & Public Affairs, PBS; and Mona Scott-Young, Founder & CEO, Monami Entertainment and Executive Producer, Love & Hip Hop on VH1.

For more expert insight and inspiration, subscribe to the Melinc YouTube channel here and subscribe to the Melinc Newsletter here.

Keynotes & Cocktails, owned and operated by Melinc, is the premier conference for women working in media, entertainment and tech. It is held on both coasts — in Los Angeles as Women of the West; and in New York City as Women of NY.

Original Music: “8-Bit Days” | Dani Good

Feb 24 ,2017 | Melinc Originals - Melinc Speakers - Women of New York | No Comment

Melinc Originals: Networking Do’s and Don’ts (Video)

Learn the do’s and don’ts of building your professional network — and why your network is more crucial to your career than ever — in this how-to video featuring insights from senior leaders in media, entertainment and tech who spoke at the 2016 Keynotes & Cocktails: Women of NY conference.

Hear from: Karen Aviram Beatty, Google, Inc.’s Managing Director of Global Search Partnerships; Kathleen Grace, CEO, New Form; Christina Wayne, CEO, Assembly Entertainment; Jen Kavanagh, Principal, BRaVe Media Ventures; Heather Cabot, Co-Author, Geek Girl Rising (St. Martin’s Press 2017) and Tricia Melton, President, Melton Marketing.

Original Music: “8-Bit Days” | Dani Good

Subscribe to the Melinc YouTube channel here and to the Melinc Newsletter here — we’ll keep you posted on new content and initiatives to inform, inspire and connect people working in media and entertainment — and promote gender equality in our business community.

 

Feb 12 ,2017 | Melinc Founder's Favorites | No Comment

Inaugural Founder’s Favorites Event: The Barboza Method

The Barboza MethodA great big thank you to Stefanie Barboza (front, left) and her studio The Barboza Method for co-hosting Melinc’s first Founder’s Favorites Event at the studio — and to the wonderful women who joined us for a fantastic work out and networking event Feb. 11. We talked reinvention and career goals for the year ahead before hitting the floor for this no-impact, floor barre experience.

If you were not able to join us, not to worry — as a member of the Melinc community please enjoy a 20% discount on tickets, with the code Melinc20%. Go to thebarbozamethod.com for class schedules and to apply your discount. Plus, your first class is always free.

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What Attendees Are Saying

  • Pedram Shawd, host/writer/producer, Physician, Life Transitions Consulting

    I was most impressed with the character of everyone present. Highly recommended.

  • Alix Generous, Writer and TED speaker, Ask Me About My Aspirations

    It was a powerful and down to earth conference. I truly saw how much woman in the industry want to empower others just starting out.

  • Louise Carter, Director Multi-Platform Marketing

    Met several fantastic women!

  • Mahlena-Rae Johnson, Social Media Manager, Mr. J Media

    Women of the West was wonderful. I had a great time. I plan to attend next year... The mission of the company and the conferences is an important one that was evident throughout the event. Women of the West is a must-attend experience for women who value helping other women succeed in the business of media and entertainment. I have recommended the conference to multiple friends and colleagues, and I will continue to do so.

  • Sarah Lum, President, Bondi Blue, Inc.

    My first time at this event was fantastic! The speakers were so inspiring and I loved networking with my female peers. Job well done!

  • Wendy Hinton Sweetmore, Executive Producer, Dreamtime Entertainment

    Great event. Amazing women, and worthwhile, women that support other women in a trusted and safe environment. Nothing like it in LA.

  • Heidi Putallaz, Producer, PGA

    I enjoyed the networking and already have some meetings lined up as a result.

  • Mary Conroy, Professor, Boston College

    To hear these women of this caliber speak was priceless.

  • Deanna Milkie, Account Manager, Oxford Digital

    WOTW was empowering, informative, and inspiring. Learning and sharing with a group of strong, successful women who deal with the same workplace obstacles is an invaluable lesson in community and perseverance.

  • Tammis Chandler Biraben, TV Editor, Amazon

    Wonderful finding out that all these women are thinking about the same things I am and hearing strong successful solutions to many questions I have for my own career and life.

  • Suzanne Rainey, Senior VP of Content Acquisitions, OWNZONES

    A big WOW for WOTW. This conference profoundly impacted my career and my life. Spending an afternoon with these incredible women inspired me to make a change in my career that led to a challenging new job I love working with incredibly talented and charming people.  

  • Laarni Rosca Dacanay (@laarnid1) via Instagram

    Amazing day of inspiration, leadership & connecting!! Honored to have been invited to join such smart, strong & fearless women at "Women of the West" leadership conference. Thank you Melissa Grego for the vision in founding #WOTW! And, to all the fantastic speakers for sharing their insight and guidance. 

  • @JasmineFelicia via Twitter

    Really enjoyed yesterday's discussions & conversations at the @womenofny event. So necessary for women working in TV.

  • Vas Mountzouros (‏@HRHVAS) via Twitter

    Always great when smart women get together 
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