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SaQuanna Daniels is a powerhouse in media, entertainment, and business, dedicated to helping artists and brands unlock their full potential. As the CEO of Belle Island Media Group, she curates high-impact artist showcases, produces compelling films and media projects, and manages branding strategies for creatives and businesses looking to elevate their presence. As a creator herself, (dancer, singer, songwriter) SaQuanna understands the importance of developing your craft to be able to represent the highest version of your creative self. 

A partner with 11:22 MMG, SaQuanna specializes in artist development, strategic marketing, and industry networking, connecting emerging talent with the right opportunities to break into the business. She is also an upcoming radio host and show producer for Uptown Radio 98.5, where she amplifies independent artists and delivers unfiltered industry insights, through her show The InterState. 

Beyond entertainment, SaQuanna is a licensed life insurance agent, committed to helping families build financial security and generational wealth. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or on the airwaves, she is a visionary leader who transforms ideas into action.

To learn more about SaQuanna please visit her Instagram pages @sayquanna and @belleislandmediagroup.

Wendi Jensen is a leader in fan engagement, with over a decade of experience designing experiential campaigns for globally renowned artists and brands. Her career began at CID Entertainment (now On Location) as a Touring Project Manager, where she quickly advanced into Business Development and Strategic Touring leadership roles. There, she played a pivotal role in establishing the company as the gold standard for VIP touring experiences.

Wendi has worked with some of the music industry’s most celebrated artists, including Kelly Clarkson and Marc Anthony, and collaborated with prestigious brands like Disney and the Super Bowl. As Vice President of Artist Services at Seated and Sofar Sounds, she empowered artists at all stages of their careers to build stronger connections with their fans while enhancing the financial sustainability of their tours.

A passionate advocate for gender equality, Wendi serves as Chapter Chair for Women in Music Philadelphia, fostering meaningful relationships across the industry. Currently, she holds a leadership role at 100x, a premier experiential event production and hospitality group, where she focuses on operational strategy and growth management.

Follow Wendi Jensen on Instagram @hi_it's_wendiii.

Scarlet Estelle is a creative strategist passionate about crafting memorable experiences at the intersection of media, storytelling, and live entertainment. With over a decade of experience in artist management, podcasting, and event production, Scarlet brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to every project. Starting her career in broadcast at 15 and now as a proud Grammy Chapter Member, she has contributed to album roll-outs, street festivals, and more. 

Follow Scarlet Estelle on Instagram @scarletestelle.

Born and raised in South Jersey, Dave Cudrak is a podcast host, singer/songwriter, and solo acoustic cover musician in South Jersey, Philadelphia, and surrounding areas. His podcast, The Music Scene with Dave Cudrak, exposes new artists to its growing audience and allows listeners a chance to not only hear new original music but get to know the artists as well. The podcast provides artists with a place to promote themselves and whatever projects they’re working on. The goal for the podcast is to grow awareness of the South Jersey and Philadelphia music scene and shed some light onto the extremely talented musicians within the scene. The Music Scene podcast can be streamed everywhere. Dave Cudrak also has an established presence on all social media platforms with a combined audience approaching 10,000 followers. His original music can be streamed on all platforms.

To learn more about Dave Cudrak please visit https://linktr.ee/davecudrak.

Greg Seltzer was born and raised in the Philadelphia-area, working as a CPA at Ernst & Young from 1998-2002 and then as a corporate lawyer at Ballard Spahr from 2004 to the Present. Greg’s legal expertise is Mergers & Acquisitions, with focus on private businesses and startups. Greg represents clients in various industries, including technology, music and sports. Greg and his wife, Jenn, created Philly Music Fest in 2017 to support local musicians, independent venues and raise money for music education. Philly Music Fest is structured as a nonprofit, with no payroll and minimal overhead costs. Greg curates the lineup each year for Philly Music Fest and handles all of the legal aspects of Philly Music Fest, while Jenn (also a CPA) handles the accounting and finances.

Philly Music Fest began at one venue in 2017 (World Cafe Live) and has grown to seven nights in mid-October, featuring Rock, Hip Hop, Punk, Folk, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Bluegrass - Our Genre is Philly. Each of the past four years, after paying all musicians and venues, Philly Music Fest has donated $100,000 to music education programs benefitting kids in Philly. In addition to Philly Music Fest, Greg organizes Inside Hustle, with the assistance of WXPN. Inside Hustle is a music information and networking event that takes place twice a year (Spring and Fall), featuring experts in the areas of booking, producing, radio, management, marketing, agency, labels and engineering. Inside Hustle is free and attracts approximately 400 attendees.

Ken Ulansey, Penn Council for the Arts winner, plays alto and soprano sax, penny whistle and clarinet. He is a musical chameleon, having played contemporary classical music with Relache—premiering new works by Philip Glass, Robert Ashley, among dozens of others— jazz with his own award-winning band, latin with Synthesis and Minas, and folk music with most of the area’s and even  the nation’s leading songwriters. Besides leading his wedding ensemble that specializes in swing, motown, klezmer, latin, pop, zydeco and oldies, Ken has toured extensively in Europe and the States, played on nearly three hundred recordings, and worked in collaboration with dancers, film-makers, poets and story-tellers.

Noted highlights from a 50-year career include recording his newly commissioned piece in Philip Glass’ studio; playing main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Fest with Steve Goodman; playing in the Taj Mahal in India; performing new commissions with the Relache Ensemble at Lincoln Center and some to the storied concert halls of Europe; jamming with various traditional musicians in Greece, Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Nepal; recording an album of improvisations with Dave Darling and Paul Butler; leading bands for the weddings of lots of Philly’s luminaries. Many stories to tell….

To learn more about Ken Ulansey please visit his website at https://www.kenulansey.com