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1. Kylie "Kye" Alexis: Introducing Kylie Russell, widely known by her alias "KyeAlexis," the visionary founder of Priceless One Management and a prominent international model. Hailing from Chicago, Kylie pursued higher education at Spelman College, graduating with a degree in psychology, complemented by a minor in management & organization. In 2012, she relocated to Miami to embark on a successful career as a commercial and lifestyle model, featured in over 30 commercials and countless global ads, solidifying her position as a sought-after figure in the modeling industry.
Amidst her modeling and acting engagements, Kylie discovered her affinity for event staffing while serving as a promotional specialist for various events in Miami. Recognizing her inherent talent for management, she swiftly ascended to overseeing national events and leading staffing teams for prestigious luxury spirits brands, including D'usse Cognac and Bombay Sapphire. The year 2015 marked a transformative milestone for Kylie, as she ingeniously fused her modeling prowess, event expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to establish Priceless One Management—an esteemed nationwide staffing and management agency.
Her now multi-million-dollar company has grown exponentially, boasting an impressive roster of over 3,000 professionals nationwide, with a remarkable 85% being individuals of color. Demonstrating her commitment to diversity and empowerment, Kylie's agency has paid over $2 million to people of color through its groundbreaking marketing campaigns. Beyond her remarkable accomplishments, Kylie envisions becoming the preferred vendor for luxury brands that prioritize inclusion. As a black-owned, woman-led agency, she prides herself on simplifying staffing processes while creating unparalleled experiences that truly embody the essence of priceless.
2. Judi Gabbay-Braha: Judi Gabbay-Braha aka @GlossipGirl is a New York City-based makeup artist who got her start at the young age of 13 doing inventory and sweeping up at a local beauty store. Her passion for makeup was evident early on, and she quickly turned her enthusiasm into assisting jobs for celebrity artists.
Her skills began to flourish and she started being flown out all over the world with clients. In her 17 years as a makeup artist, she's worked with various musical artists and television productions. Her work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Marie Claire and Seventeen magazine.
She continues to flourish in her career thanks to the repeat private and celebrity clients who refer her often.
3. Nicholas Semkiw: Step into the world of Nicholas Semkiw, where ordinary venues are transformed into extraordinary spectacles of taste, touch, smell and sight. With a singular vision for providing high-quality products and personalized experiences, Semkiw has established himself as a trailblazer in the hospitality industry.
Setting the stage for his illustrious career, Semkiw unveiled The Anthony, an exclusive boutique nightclub nestled in New York City's vibrant Greenwich Village. It didn't take long for this venue to captivate the city's elite, becoming a sought-after haven for socialites and A-list celebrities. The guest roster at The Anthony boasts names like Drake, Michael B. Jordan, French Montana, and Diddy, solidifying its status as the place to be.
Expanding on his triumph, Semkiw joined forces with partners Vince, Scott and Bryce to create Las Lap, a celebrity hot spot renowned for its exquisite cocktails and delectable bites. The allure of Las Lap is undeniable, drawing in the crème de la crème of Hollywood. Its reputation as a destination for the discerning is well-deserved, and its popularity continues to soar.
Undeterred by the challenges of the ever-evolving industry, Semkiw ventured into uncharted culinary territory with his latest endeavor, Mister French. This modern French fine dining establishment takes excellence to new heights, captivating guests with live entertainment and an electrifying ambiance. Mister French has swiftly established itself as a dining sensation, igniting the passions of food enthusiasts and setting a new standard for gastronomic bliss in New York City.
But Semkiw's ambitions know no bounds. In his relentless pursuit of innovation, he is set to unveil a Soft Luxury Latin concept in the heart of New York City, showcasing his expertise in creating unparalleled experiences. And that's not all — Semkiw, alongside his partners at Las Lap, is actively developing two remarkable spaces in Los Angeles, promising another wave of groundbreaking hospitality ventures on the West Coast.
Through his creative genius and deep understanding of the industry, Nicholas Semkiw has revolutionized the world of hospitality. With each venture, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, forever shaping the landscape of high-end hospitality experiences. Keep a close eye on this visionary, for his name is synonymous with excellence and innovation in an ever-evolving industry.
4. Michelle Santana: Renowned tattoo artist Michelle Santana is a Colombian based in New York, where she became one of the pioneers of the fine-line style of tattooing. Her life story of moving from another country has inspired many women to follow their dreams.
Within the past six years, various well-known magazines and social media platforms have published articles and content highlighting Michelle's achievements, which have lead her to being one of the most in-demand tattoo artists in New York City. Due to Michelle's impressive artistry, she was approached by world famous tattoo studio Bang Bang Tattoos, where she currently sits as a resident artist. She has built a high-end celebrity roster.
5. Andrew Shehata: Andrew Shehata has a love for fitness and nutrition. While dealing with the adversities of studying in his profession, he continued to do his best to stay healthy and look the part. Shehata knew he did not want to settle and be the
average person in his field- he wanted to do more. Shehata wanted to combine his health knowledge with his love for fitness and nutrition and instill it in his clientele.
Shehata joined forces with Elite Living and Health. Alongside Elite Living and Health, Shehata takes each client and evaluates them. Each individual has a custom tailored program.
Shehata takes pride in not only talking the talk but walking it, too, with his fitness journey despite his busy schedule. Shehata has cared for many to become healthier and help them feel good about themselves. His goal is longevity; he believes evryone deserves a quality, healthy life.
6. Bryan Gee: Originally from Peru, Bryan Gutierrez specializes in fine line illustrative realism. Bryan found himself practicing his art on oranges and bananas before gaining the trust of an international client base. He often compares his work to that of jewelry — delicate yet profound.
Bryan gathered his skills following his dad, a creative, now chef, who would always draw on napkins whenever they'd go out to family gatherings. His dad, and drawing Fred Flintstone doodles and portraits was a huge inspiration and encouragement for him to gain creativeness & inspiration.
Bryan is inspired by lifestyle & design. He loves collaborating with his clients & discussing ideas to create amazing pieces of art that are unique to each individual. Bryan's mother, Ivonne was a huge confidence boost that led him to pursue his dreams. His success is due to the support of his family, who encouraged him to make a career out of something he loves and excels at.
7. Karina Taveras: Karina Taveras, owner of Fleur de Pearl, is a florist located in New York. The 24-year-old solopreneur founded Fleur de Pearl in 2022. Through her passion for flowers, she began creating luxury flower arrangements in 2020 which helped pave the way for launching her intricate business. Within two years of trial and error, Karina strived to give her business and future clients the best of the best. With determination and dedication, she launched her business in collections.
Her first collection was launched on Valentine's Day. This special collection which opened the doors for many other collections was created for the opportunity to express love through her arrangements and was successfully executed.
Karina Taveras comes from a Puerto Rican and Dominican background, born and raised in the Bronx. She demonstrates strength, resilience, and faith through the transparency of breaking generational stigmas. Before finding her passion in flowers, Karina pursued nursing and graduated with a psychology degree. Realizing that neither brought her fulfillment she shifted her focus on what truly did: flowers. She hopes through her business she can provide the same contentedness by furthering the empowerment of women, and continue to share her devotion to flowers by delivering unforgettable moments and experiences.
8. DJ Nyce: Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, DJ Nyce began his love for deejaying at the young age of 12. Nyce has played well over one thousand sets over the years. He is a top open-format DJ and producer known for his spectacular performances and productions.
DJ Nyce has a record with Alexa Ayaz and Casanova called "DO ME RIGHT" which went viral on release it was played on New York's HOT 97 FM Radio as well as New York's power 105.1 FM and many more Tri-State Radio stations including series XM Radio.
DJ Nyce is always keeping the dance floor full and rocking. He boasts an impressive resume on and off the screen—from celebrity clients to exclusive events. His passion for music and ability to set the right ambiance with his versatile mixing style makes him a well-established DJ in the industry.
In addition to his achievements as a DJ, Nyce also produces his original songs that can be streamed on any streaming platform. Nyce is excited about new music releases this fall and the opportunity to get more collaboration with big name artists.
9. Kai Bryant: Kai Bryant is a former college football and track athlete hailing from Brooklyn, New York. He first began his fitness journey at the age of 13 where he began playing football and he has never turned back since! Kai found a passion for training when he began interning for Elite Prototype Athletics, a training program for youth athletes in the New York City area.
Kai began to work with not only youth athletes, however he also worked with players from all backgrounds and all sports such as football, basketball and track. Kai began to take his talents and transitioned from a sports background to a group fitness and personal training background, starting off as a personal/group fitness trainer at Chelsea Piers.
Kai has also taught classes at the Federal Reserve as well as Sullivan and Cromwell, and he is currently a group fitness instructor/personal trainer at Trooper Fitness in midtown Manhattan. Kai is a beast! He may be small in stature however, he makes up for it with his strength and athleticism!
10. Mark Matthews: Mark Matthews is a content creator best known for his interview style content and short form content agency owner based out of Brooklyn, N.Y. Mark found a passion for writing scripts right out of high school. He then took an acting class at a nearby community college which he fell in love with, but he knew the traditional Hollywood route would never be for him. Instead he worked his way into his second love, web design and computer programming. Mark worked his way up over a decade long career to being a product manager and solutions architect for companies like IBM, DSNY and Prudential. He also did product marketing manager consulting for a crypto startup called occupywallstreet.com.
But even through all of this success, Mark still had a burning desire to return to filmmaking. In 2018, Mark decided to return to his pursuit by creating content on YouTube, which over the years spread to TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. After tons of trial and error Marks videos now get millions of views.
In 2022, Mark decided to go all in on his dreams by starting a short form content marketing agency called strongmind marketing, where he leverages his love of content creation with his experience in social media marketing to get his clients attention to their business.