Robert Gardner

Robert is an experienced human resources professional, licensed social worker, author, and relationship change agent who is ahead of his time. He believes that all good things work best from the inside out, and that would include us as human beings.

Robert has a BA degree in Political Science from Fordham University, a Master’s degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources Management from NYU, and a Master’s of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. With his advanced degrees in both human resources and social work, Robert has advised and consulted corporate leaders on a myriad of issues related to employment law, created management training programs for labor/management relations and progressive discipline. On the other hand, as a therapist, he is an agent for change regarding unhealthy relationships. For the past 10 years, Robert has created and facilitated educational programs that teach people how to ameliorate their emotional intelligence in a comprehensive and effective way to improve their self-esteem, self-awareness, resilience and most of all their self-love in order to diminish domestic violence, bullying and retaliatory behaviors in the workplace.

Currently, Robert has been accepted into the doctoral program at Yeshiva University to attain a PhD in Social Work with a focus on Leadership, Management and Policy.

Robert T. Gardner Jr., LSW, MPA
Twitter: @changeagentrtg0057; Instagram:gardnerjrrobert
Author and Relationship Change Agent

Lex Luga

“Da Backwood Ambassador”

Lex Luga known as “Da Backwood Ambassador” is an industry legend who happens to be the founder of The Hood Idol Tour, along with being a radio personality syndicated on multiple radio stations in Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and Europe. He is also a Tv Personality on It’s Lit Tv airing on channel 18 in Jackson, Ms along with airing worldwide via Roku on the Hype Network.

Known as a Marketing Expert in the music industry for his vast knowledge and networking skills, Lex Luga is highly sought after by major and independent labels for his ability to break artists in Mississippi and beyond. He is one of the most influential tastemakers in the Southern Region. His latest venture led him to create the Hood Idol Magazine which is distributed worldwide in hard copies and digital formats giving undiscovered artist a chance to be recognized along with underground industry record breakers and models.

Lex Luga’s hard work and dedication in the music industry has landed him much acknowledgement as well as a number of nominations and industry awards. He has been featured in various publications around the country, including The B-Barack out of Europe, Hype Magazine, Pure Truth Magazine and Swag Magazine along with others. His awards include Mississippi Industry MVP, Hottest Movement of the Year, The Triple Threat award, Radio Personality of the Year, and Hustler of the year just to name a few.

E.C.M.D. has also presented him with a RIAA Certified GOLD Record for his role in breaking major recording artists in his region. He also received multiple Digital Radio Tracker Plaques for his record breaking skills and affiliations. Mr.Lex is a member of the Recording Academy, he was considered for a Grammy for co-writing and co-producing the gospel rap song “BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS”, and Mr. Lex won the Major Impact award in Nashville, Tn., and recently he appeared in the Morgan Freeman movie “The Minute You Wake up Dead”.

Never content to sit back and rest on his goals, Lex Luga is constantly on the move trying to help new artist become successful in the music industry. Staying true to his creed “Invest in yourself, put God first, family second, and as long as you keep working hard toward your goals, money will come.” With his ambition, drive, determination and penchant for hard work, Mr. Lex has evolved into one of the most favorable leading business icons. He is “A Hood Idol” “Da Backwood Ambassador”! “Keep pressing forward, be second to none!”

http://www.hoodidoltour.com

James C. Everett

James C. Everett better known by his brand “J Kristyle” is a emerging independent business located in Memphis, TN. James is a multi faceted business owner where he has established hisself as a noteworthy manager, a well respected online radio host with his station “J Kristyle Indie Radio”, Fleet DJ of Memphis where he provides artist opportunities and services, and an overall well rounded individual.

James was born on October 13, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee. Early on in life James knew that he wanted to be apart of the music industry, but as a professional in his field; he took time out to learn the business behind being a entrepreneur. There are so many businesses & brands that offer the same services; James wanted to separate hisself from the competition by being the difference. After some years of preparation for the release of his Brand “J Kristyle”. On a cold January day in 2013 he launched his brand to the forefront bringing warm highlights to the bitter winter months.

J Kristyle is not only a brand it is a place where a network of artists, tastemakers, and talent agents seek to find the next superstar. To date J Kristyle Management represents 2 artists. The First Lady Of J Kristyle; Mo Money, and motivational hip-hop artist; Money Matt®. His radio station J Kristyle Indie Radio is a worldwide web based internet radio, with many notable artists ranging from Adele to Lil Durk, to the catchy tunes of Da Baby, French Montana and many more artists worldwide. Over the next several years, we look to find J Kristyle as a major competitor in not only independent music but the music industry as a whole.

Dr. Sonya Good

Dr. Sonya Good is an Interim Chair and Professor of Chemistry at Texas Southern University(TSU) where she has been a member of the faculty since the fall 2013. Her research interests are to investigate surface properties of metallic surfaces, microelectrodes and chemically modified textiles using instrumental methods and microscopy. Dr. Good’s other research initiatives are to investigate alternative milk for the presence of toxins and best teaching practices for student learning in STEM courses at an HBCU.

Dr. Good’s most proud moment in teaching is when a group of undergraduate students collectively developed a research project while participating in the Guided Learning Project in her quantitative analysis laboratory course. This research led to a publication entitled Assessing the East Bay of Galveston Bay, Texas for Coliform Bacteria in Recreational Water in 2016. She continues to engage with undergraduates beyond the classroom by serving as Faculty Advisor for the American Chemical Society (ACS) and NOBCChE student chapters. Recently, Dr. Good saw a need and created a group, the Informative Channel for Blacks/African-Americans in STEM, on Facebook to mentor students and former students and provide support for under represented groups in STEM.

Dr. Good is a former ACS Science Coach for teachers and former Board Member of the South Union Community Development Corporation of Houston, TX. Before TSU, Dr. Good was a Board of Regent Fellow at LSU (1994-98), a post doctoral fellow at the USDA (2001-2004) and an assistant professor at Dillard University (2004-2013). She received her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from ‘THEE I Love’ Jackson State University in 1993. Professor Good holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Louisiana State University (2001) where she was a Board of Regents Fellow and was inducted into the Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society. Over the years, she has participated in research, authored papers and mentored students. She is married to Marland Good and has a daughter, Madison.

Gena Heelz

Cassandra Askew, professionally known as Gena Heelz of Life In Entertainment is an Online Media, TV and Promotional Resources company. It is a small woman-led company looking to expand in business relationships. She is a member of the distinguished press and work with PR firms and a few national syndicated networks. Cassandra believes in having a great reputation, integrity and gratitude assists the entrepreneur with building better relationships with the publicists. She assists in full coverage of any event, conference, publications, online social marketing, music video rotation and commercial ad placements. 

Cassandra is a content curator, creator, the producer and editor to multiple TV episodes with “Life In Entertainment TV.” She says, “My aspirations are to expand my business and content productively and form a community home with the creative space to grow,while allowing God to continue leading me.”

About Life In Entertainment

Life In Entertainment is an online media platform established February 17, 2019. www.lifeinentertainment.com which is a new and innovative site with over 2 million in impressions internationally. Life In Entertainment TV has multiple TV shows; (one) on the XOD Network on demand streaming in over 2 billion homes. 

XOD NETWORK is available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Smart TV, IOS and Android devices. www.xodnetwork.com

Life In Entertainment TV is on Comcast Xfinity channel 17 airing every Saturday at 6pm CST. Sponsored By Southern Style TV and the Podcast Center. Reaching 160,000 people in MS, TN and AR.