Sophia Chang

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Life and career guide, public speaker, author, screenwriter, founder of Unlock Her Potential, author, @ Unlock Her Potential
new york, new york, united states
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About Sophia Chang

Sophia Chang is a public speaker, life/career guide, screenwriter and author who is developing numerous TV properties, including a scripted series based on her Audible memoir “The Baddest Bitch In The Room.” She founded Unlock Her Potential, a program that provides free mentorship for women of color which brags such mentors as Pamela Adlon, Sarah Harden/CEO of Hello Sunshine, Jim Jarmusch, Michael Mann, and several CEOs. As the first Asian woman in hip hop, the music business matriarchitect managed Ol’ Dirty Bastard (RIP), RZA, GZA, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Q Tip, and A Tribe Called Quest as well as working with Paul Simon. Her work at record labels included marketing at Atlantic, A&R at Jive, A&R Administration and Operations at Universal Music Group, as well as serving as General Manager of RZA’s Razor Sharp Records, Cinematic Music Group, and Joey Bada$$’ Pro Era Records. She trained with and managed a Shaolin Monk, who became her partner and father of her children. She produced major runway shows for Vivienne Tam and "Project Runway All Stars," was an account executive at a digital agency, and did biz dev at a cannabis company. Sophia appeared in Showtime’s documentary “Wu-Tang: Of Mics and Men,” Netflix documentary series “Hip Hop Evolution,” and was the subject of an episode of Hulu’s “Defining Moments.”Her areas of specialties are: public speaking, writing, negotiation, event production, languages, logistics, marketing, organization, human resources, publicity, budgeting, research, scheduling, strategy, television.

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Unlock Her Potential

Unlock Her Potential

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Life and career guide, public speaker, author, screenwriter, founder of Unlock Her Potential, author,
new york, new york, united states
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Sophia Chang Work Experience Details
  • Unlock Her Potential
    Founder
    Unlock Her Potential Jun 2020 - Present
    New York City Metropolitan Area
    Unlock Her Potential is a program that provides free mentorship to women of color in the US 18+. I founded the program because I have received tremendous mentorship and understand clearly how deeply it has impacted my career.
  • Impactmentorship
    Executive Director
    Impactmentorship Aug 2023 - Present
  • Fx Networks
    Screenwriter
    Fx Networks Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
    New York City Metropolitan Area
    I am developing an adaptation of my memoir, THE BADDEST BITCH IN THE ROOM, with FX and Pamela Adlon as a scripted television series.
  • Audible, Inc.
    Author
    Audible, Inc. 2018 - 2020
    New York City Metropolitan Area
    I was the first author signed to Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine's venture with Audible. My memoir, THE BADDEST BITCH IN THE ROOM, was released in September 2019. It got incredible reception and exceeded sales expectations. The memoir was then published in print on Catapult.
  • Medmen
    Vp Business Development
    Medmen May 2016 - Apr 2017
    Culver City
    Proposed strategic partnership with artistsRaised capital for private equity fund Introduced notion of social justice reform and impact investingCreated extensive family office & entertainment industry listsProposed strategy to approach NFL, Extreme sports athletes, video game leadersContacted every MA & FL licensee re. management company services
  • Razor Sharp Records, Cinematic Record Gp, Pro Era Records, Svp A&R Admin & Ops/Universal Music Group
    General Manager
    Razor Sharp Records, Cinematic Record Gp, Pro Era Records, Svp A&R Admin & Ops/Universal Music Group Jan 1995 - Oct 2016
    As General Manager for RAZOR SHARP RECORDS (RZA), CINEMATIC RECORD GROUP, PRO ERA RECORDS (JOEY BADA$$), as well as the SVP of A&R Administration & Operations for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, responsibilities included:• Manage all day-to-day operations• Create & implement strategies for business growth• Oversee team to ensure on time & on budget delivery of work• Work with C Suite to create budgets, P&Ls, forecasts & ensure year end financial targets• Work with Business Affairs to ensure authorized, on time, on budget delivery of albums• Hire, train staff & conduct performance reviews• Communicate with distribution partners, booking agents, casting agents, strategic partners• Create marketing plans, commission videos, arrange photo shoots, oversee artwork• Artist Relations & Development• Institute & lead weekly companywide & departmental meetings• Improve internal/external processes & communications for higher productivity & efficiency• Negotiate deals with producers, mixers, studios, musicians, etc.
  • A Better Tomorrow
    Manager
    A Better Tomorrow 1995 - 2013
    As the Manager to OL’ DIRTY BASTARD (RIP), RZA, GZA, Q TIP, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, D’ANGELO, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ORGANIZED NOIZE PRODUCTIONS, SHAOLIN MONK SHI YAN MING, responsibilities were to:• Guide career strategy, planning, & execution• Manage day to day operations• Monitor movements & communications of the entire team including record label, attorney, business manager, booking agent, literary agent, publicist, etc.• Book studio time, rent equipment, hire musicians• Book worldwide tours, advance shows, hire & supervise tour managers• Solicit, secure, negotiate deals for books, music licenses, production, scoring, features, speaking• Secure merchandise & sponsorship deals• Develop & write film treatments• Create marketing plans, commission videos, arrange photo shoots, oversee artwork• Facilitate interviews, write press releases, & other PR efforts
  • Project Runway All Stars
    Event Producer
    Project Runway All Stars 2003 - 2012
    As Fashion Event Producer for VIVIENNE TAM, FORMICHETTI, UNIQLO, RACHEL ZOE, HSN, ASICS, responsibilities were to:• Create budget & ensure delivery on target• Solicit, secure, negotiate, corporate sponsorship & ensure onsite activation• Negotiated all vendor deals • Create responsibility charts, timelines, day of show schedules, & call sheets • Chair weekly team meetings & keep team closely aligned• Oversee all aspects of production: venue, staging, lighting, set, seating, audio, video, samples• Hire & supervise production, hair & makeup, catering, seating charts & lists • Collaborate with social media team to create content, microsite, & contests • Write press releases, inspiration, & designer’s responses for interviews
  • Sarkissianmason
    Account Manager
    Sarkissianmason Feb 2009 - Sep 2009
    Handled client relationsCoordinated technical and creative staff involved with building two internal websitesResearched, hire, and oversee publicity team for the agency and for clientsWrote creative briefs and statements of workDesigned internal communication process to improve efficiencyOrganized and managed agency-wide corporate retreat Managed marketing and publicity strategy to launch a 98% biodegradable pen for client DBA
  • Chang & Lipari
    Marketing Consultant
    Chang & Lipari Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
    advised Warner Bros Records in the restructuring of their urban department. Produced events e.g., record release parties.
  • Jive Records
    Director Of A&R
    Jive Records Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
    Talent scout and key contact for artist representatives for the music label.
  • Atlantic Records
    Manager Of Marketing
    Atlantic Records Jan 1989 - Jan 1991
    Oversaw Alternative Music department planning events and marketing strategies, including publicity and promotions.
  • Paul Simon
    Assistant Manager
    Paul Simon Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
    Assisted Graceland tour management, including reconciling financials for the tour, drafting all correspondence, and organizing all paperwork.

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Television Marketing Event Planning Press Releases Publicity Entertainment Film Social Media Marketing Music Marketing Strategy Music Industry Producing Social Networking Digital Media Management

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