Mentoring and Building Entrepreneurial Brands

Making A Brand ™ is a learning portal that empowers creative minds with insights into how to transform their passions into a business. We provide entrepreneurs with insider industry info and provide for them the tools needed to develop reach their goals. Our mentors have expertise in Fashion, Streetwear, Sneakers, Music Production, Multimedia Production and Social Media Marketing.

Here are a few of the trendsetting brands our experts have worked with: Gucci, Vice, Adidas, New Balance, Reebok, Estee Lauder, Michelin Tires, TBWA\CHIAT\DAY, Sony Music, Complex Media, WWD, Teen Vogue and Supreme.

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A course for aspiring actors that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry.

ONE-ON-ONE LEARNING WITH A MENTOR

Making A Brand's Mentoring Program, is an exclusive opportunity to receive personalized guidance and support on your learning journey. This program is tailored specifically for individuals who are passionate about building and growing their personal brands or a business. We will connect you with an experienced mentor who has successfully navigated the business landscape, and our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and insights necessary to create a strong and impactful brand. We are allowing you to engage in a one-on-one conversations with knowledgable mentors who can provide valuable advice, strategic direction, and creative inspiration, empowering you to make informed decisions and elevate your brand to new heights. Add mentoring to a course at a discount or sign up today for personalized instruction or career guidance from one of our experts.

CREDIT SPOON

CREDIT EDUCATION & FINANCIAL LITERACY

Over the past 18+ years, Credit SPOON has created a unique approach to “Credit Education & Financial Literacy.” The Credit Spoon seminars and workshops provide individuals and organizations with the tools to manage their personal finances –which include Housing, choosing—and paying for— a college, buying a car and improving your credit score; the workshops and seminars also include a step-by-step guide for achieving many of the financial goals we hold dear.

Workshop participants enjoy a comprehensive program that tackles the most common personal finance challenges, with easily digestible solutions.

Free 15 Consultation call with a mentor

For a limited time, every student who signs up to become a part of the community using the form below will receive a free 15-minute personal consultation call with one of the mentors in our network along with a subscription to our newsletter. This consultation is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs define their direction and we will discuss how we can best help you to reach your goals. Our mission is to provide real-world advice from experienced professionals, to help you get ahead of the competition and advance your career. Stop dreaming of starting your brand…start Making A Brand!

All mentors are available for consultation upon request after your initial free consultation. Visit our mentor page to LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXPERT MENTORS. Time slots are limited SCHEDULE YOUR CALL NOW!

50 Years of
Hip Hop Fashion

To commemorate 50 years of Hip Hop Fashion we are honoring Maurice Malone and his groundbreaking role in Streetwear history. Maurice Malone is a Making A Brand Mentor who is giving back and mentoring the next generation of Streetwear designers and entrepreneurs through our mentoring program. Learn more about the Hip Hop Shop and its role in hip-hop history on our partner site The Music Origins Project (click here) or learn how you can book a mentoring meeting or appointment to discuss your business needs below.

Our Online Courses

THE CULTIVATORS

FEATURING STREETWEAR PIONEER TONY SHELLMAN AND FRIENDS

Learn from Tony and multiple marketing and branding experts in fashion who created the pioneering streetwear brands Mecca, and Enyce. Discover how to build your clothing line into a brand by observing legendary icons in action and mentoring students in the course.

This course will give you the necessary tools to turn your creative idea into a successful business, and like all Making a Brand courses you can schedule time to speak with a mentor in the course upon completion of the course.

Digital Storytelling

EXPLORE DIGITAL STORYTELLING

If you are developing a brand, whether is your business or your personal brand, it is vital to understand how to tell stories using the digital tools around you. Digital Storytelling means you are using technology to tell a story, market a product, or simply communicate a message. In this series of lessons, we will explore how technology like smartphones, apps can be used to tell powerful and compelling stories and how social media can be to share these digital experiences to reach your goals. Upon completion your can speak to your mentor PGA producer and filmmaker David Grandison Jr. about your projects.

Fashion Design 101

FEATURING FASHION DESIGNER MAURICE MALONE

If you’re thinking about starting your own fashion line, this course is for you! Fashion Design 101 outlines the preliminary steps you need to take to get your brand off the ground. You’ll learn about the process of fashion design, and how urban designers like Maurice Malone went about laying the blueprint for streetwear in the 90s so you can take your designs and your brand into the future. Upon completion, Maurice will meet with you and mentor you one-on-one about your project.

VOICE OVER ESSENTIALS

FEATURING VOICE ACTING EXPERT PHILIP GALINSKY

The “Voice Over Essentials” course, presented by Philip Galinsky, is a comprehensive guide designed to equip aspiring voice actors with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry. This course shares hundreds of scripts to use as resources for practicing your craft as a Voice Actor. Spanning ten lessons, the course covers a wide range of topics essential for a career in voice acting. Upon completion of the course, Philip will take time to mentor and guide you in the next steps on your Voice Acting journey.

INTRO TO VIRTUAL REALITY

Business Skills Mini-Courses

Get the career skills you need today!

Get the knowledge and confidence you need for business success with short fun animated courses designed for career minded people. Each course offers practical skills and insights, tailored to help you develop basic tech skills and other soft-skills needed to advance your career or grow your business. Seize this opportunity to gain the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic business world. These courses are designed to be inexpensive and easy to understand. Select from 77 course topics. Prices start at only $19.00 or buy a bundle containing all courses for only $59.00 (limited time only)!

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