QUESTION: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT OUR DIRECTORY? "A friend who was working on the set of Scrubs who told us to buy your Book!..." Customer

"Got the Book today! Invaluable!!! Wonderful!! My daughter was thrilled -- she has been wanting to contact Cube Vision forever!!! Now she has their info....." Customer

"I'm honored to be a part of Entertainment Power Players: Edition 3.  It's a great resource -- produced by a junior high classmate of mine --for those in the entertainment industry." Jeff Gordon - Driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

"I haven't seen a book like this in a long time. Upon opening it, I was amazed at all of the content. I know that it will help me to gain more power in the music business. It's a must-have in any entertainment office!" Xavier J. Powell, founder of UNLEASHING ABSOLUTE POWER Executive Music Seminar

"I was offered an internship a couple of hours after I e-mailed you. I am going to intern at The Style Networks' "How Do I Look?" Thanks for the advice." Kirsten -- College Student

"Students and aspiring filmmakers need research tools to help them launch their careers. Entertainment Power Players is one of the best directories around." John L. Mason/Kodak (Retired Director) Student Filmmaker Program

"This Edition is absolutely incredible!!! I already got four voiceover gigs because of EPP: 3" Robert Blake - Customer

"I absolutely love this edition! It's well presented and very easy to access the information. I spent some time going through it last night as I am looking to make a transition from TV to music. "Your interviews with Tess Taylor, Mary Mary and especially Larry Shields were quite inspiring." DaMar Smith -- FOX Entertainment Group

"Dackeyia, you truly have outdone yourself with this exceptional book – everyone who works in town (or wants to) needs to have this on their desk. I’m so happy that Planet DMA is a part of this great publication, and thanks so much for the (surprise) kind acknowledgment, too. You are amazing!" DMA -- www.planetdma.com

"WOW! As a writer/producer, I wish I had this book when I first moved to LA six years ago. What a difference it could have made, but thank God I have it now! It is a wonderful resource guide and an absolute must have for anyone who is an aspiring actor, writer, producer, director, executive, music artist, pro athlete, etc!" Angela M. Hutchinson --www.breakingintohollywood.com

"Entertainment Power Players 3 is a necessary and vital resource for those searching for insight and, more importantly, information into the murky waters of entertainment.  It can help you attain your goals." Sylvia Franklin - President, Organization of Black Screenwriters

" I am an aspiring musician from Birmingham, Alabama, and I'm hoping to venture into different avenues within the entertainment industry (mainly through music). I received your book Entertainment Power Players: Edition 3 as a result of my completion as a student representative for the Washington DC Chapter of the Recording Academy in their brand-new program--The Grammy University Network. "I just would like to say that I find the book to be very useful, and I'm very glad that my former company sent me a copy of the book. But most importantly, I was very glad to see where you went to school--Howard University. I figured that the name of the book sounded very familiar to a group that was at my school (a group that I often worked with). I just finished Howard in May of this year (as a Vocal Jazz major), and I was so glad to see my department listed under the music schools with the likes of Berklee, Juliard, and Full Sail (a school that I'll actually be attending this September). I just want to say thank you for providing a source of encouragment, thank you for representing (our school and our people), and, I'm just so glad for you and hope for your continued success. Thanks so much, and have a nice day." Brian V.

" I spent the morning thoroughly going through EPP3. I enjoyed every page... I looked back over EPP beginning with the first volume and wow you have come a long way. I was so impressed with the first edition I truly didn't know how you could improve it but you sure have done a great job. The layout is very well done and the interviews were perfect. I especially enjoyed the interview with Jackie Joyner-Kersee. CONGRATULATIONS on yet another awesome accomplishment." Auntie Annie Mae

"The book is awesome and I 'm very impressed with the amount of research and detail that went ino each category. Your book is a "must have" for anyone in the industry or for anyone that's contemplating entering the industry. "Our awards ceremony is Friday evening and I know the winners of the film competition will be delighted with their gifts." Ave Montegue/San Francisco Black Film Festival

"Dackeyia...I only wish that I had found a book like this to help lead and inspire me as I began my career as a budding professional in the music industry. It sure could have helped me find a few shortcuts along the way! ..more POWER to ya!" Jeff McMahon, Keyboardist - Tim McGraw & the Dancehall Doctors

"Hello... I just wanted to say that thanks to Ms. Dackeyia's influence and encouragement I got a great internship at NBC4 News Station! Thank you a lot!!! .... I will most definitely stay in touch... " La'Toya Kirkland - College Student

"I just purchased a copy for the American University Career Center Library.  I like the short bio/industry tips....students will like this....Thanks!" Lenore Webb, Career Advisor/School of Communications at American University

"It's a marvelous resource tool that I sent to all my college reps..." The Legendary Chris Washington/former Atlantic Records Exec.

"Keyia! I finally had a chance to look through Entertainment Power Players: Edition 3 page by page, and I have to tell you, IT IS FANTASTIC! I'm telling you, if I had something like this when I first moved to LA and worked a bit in Entertainment News and commercial production, I may still be in the industry today! See, when I got started (as you know) it was widely believed that getting a gig in radio, tv and the-like was all about "who you know". I tried it for a while, but wasn't down with the "smoozing". Your directory cuts out the need for smoozing; it cut's straight to the chase, listing exactly who one needs to contact and how to do so without having to smooze for an introduction. Entertainment Power Players: Editions 1, 2 and 3 has effectively and efficiently introduced all of America to everybody whose anybody in the entertainment business! I'm proud of you for seeing your dream though and opening the door for all who buy your book to seeing their dream through too." Rakeshia Breaux

"Once again, you gave a great presentation. Seeing for the second time I've become even more inspired. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to us giving great knowledge. I look forward to keeping in touch." Stephanie Brown, College Student

"Mrs. Dackeyia was a great speaker. She really helped decide what I am going to do. Yesterday I was so confused on what I wanted to do and direction I watned to go in. She gave very good advice about how to follow my dreams." Tracy Webster/College Student -- save my autograph, I WILL be famous!!

"Very insightful information and helpful..." Nicole Smith -- College Student

"I just wanted to thank you for that book of power! I have been in it everyday...We briefly discussed putting together a plan for me to move forward into this industry. I so admire you and what you've done, that I know you are a blessing to a lot of people and I am glad to be one of them." Lyric/College Student

" I am just writing to thank you for the inspiration and the book. You have taken my drive to make it in the entertainment industry and radio to the next level. You also helped me do good on a few of my interviews at the job fair as I promoted your book. You are an amazing person and I definitely want to stay in contact with you. Also if you need help promoting your book more, it would be a pleasure." Erick/College Student

"Excellent!! As an aspiring television personality I am extremely impressed by you. Congrats on your success! Thank you." M. Marshall/College Student

"...very helpful, only thing I wish is that I this book could have come out sooner." A. Brown/College Student

SEMINAR COMMENT: "It was a very delightful presentation. College students should absolutely attend this seminar." Wayne/College Student

"... upon hearing your presentation, I would like to invite you as a guest speaker at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 16th Annual Woman to Woman Conference, held Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Howard University. There will be over 500 high school girls participating in various workshops throughout the day and I am currently a volunteer to secure various women executives and powerful speakers for the event." A. King/College Student

"Great information. This book will definitely help me make it in the industry. Great idea." Jason/College Student

"The presentation was very empowering. Thank you for coming to Hampton University and sharing that valuable information." Charla/College Student

"I feel like I gained even more than I realize now. From the contact info to real insider tips about the industry." Kirstan/College Student

"I am inspired! I needed this presentation and it gave me a push towards my goals. Thank you." Brittany/College Student

"The presentation that you made was very informative. You have inspired me to make a business plan and go for it. Everything that was said was easy to understand and useful. ..." Amirah/College Student

"I do have your book and I think it is an awesome piece of work." Rick/College Student

"I want to thank you for your speech at Penn State University yesterday. You are a role model ... no one has ever spoke of destiny so eloquently. I truly feel inspired and empowered as a result of your presentation." Kahalia/College Student

"Thanks for presenting a magnificent workshop for our students on November 2, 2007. All of the students have made comments about the invaluable information you shared...Your presentation made me extremely proud to have served as a Professor at Howard. We would certainly like to have you come back and conduct another workshop for the Department in the near future." Joe Selmon, Chairman, Howard University Dept. of Theatre Arts

"You have put a fire under and in the students here at AIW. Thank you!!! They are equipped to move up!!!" Sydney O. Garth - Student Employment Advisor/The Art Institute of Washington

"Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet our students. Your presentation was outstanding and very beneficial to our students. I look forward to seeing you in Chicago for the Unity Conference!" Joseph M. Selden - Assistant Dean/School of Communication at Penn State University

"I got it and it's a very impressive collection of information. Congratulations on the third addition..." Karyn Usher/Producer of "Prison Break"

"In today's competitive entertainment marketplace, students entering the workforce rely on resources like Entertainment Power Players. Enhancing a student's formal education with professional development tools is what EPP and GRAMMY University Network are all about." Rob Accatino - Director of Membership & Marketing - Grammy University Network/NARAS - www.grammy.com

"I don’t mean to be funny or cliché but a lot of the advice you gave me has served me very well here at Radio One, Inc. I want to urge you to repeat in all of your presentations the advice you gave me publicly and privately about having gumption, being assertive and having a plan because it is so true." Customer

"I am looking forward to Volume 4 of your book coming out in 2009! Can you put me on the pre-order list because I have to have the book." Customer

"I encourage every student who wants to pursue a career in sports and entertainment to buy EPP. It provides a valuable roadmap of all the different types of firms that comprise the industry." Scott Wysong, Ph.D., Academic Program Dir./Sports & Entertainment University of Dallas

“One of the most challenging aspects of coordinating a four-year degree program in Music Industry is responding to student and parent inquiries about job opportunities in the music business. Everyone asks the exact same questions: Will I be able to find a job when I graduate? Where are the best jobs located? Whom should I contact and when? What are employers looking for? How should I prepare? I do whatever I can to give them as much information as possible, but for years I longed for a single resource in which to refer them; something that had all the answers to their entertainment employment questions in one place. THANK GOD FOR DACKEYIA STERLING! Entertainment Power Players is the most comprehensive reference book available on how to break into the entertainment business. It's more than a list of names and addresses; the beautiful, full-color hardbound text-book-like directory includes real world advice from industry professionals, plus charts, photos and detailed instructions on networking, resume writing, cover letters, interviewing and much, much more. Everything that a student, parent or young professional needs to launch a successful job search is right there at your fingertips. Entertainment Power Players is also a must-have resource for teachers, advisors and career counselors, as well as those already in the business and looking to make a move. Thanks Dackeyia for your commitment to higher and better education.” Professor Tonya D. Butler, Esq., LLM - Music Business Area Coordinator at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music ~ University of Memphis