Hot Girls in Marina Del Rey....

May 22nd, Still celebrating my birthday (I am celebrating all month). I decided to rent a  boat in Marina Del Rey. I extended an invitation to Mechelle Epps, Ky Ziegler, Sacha Kemp and Akeisa Fergins. As all of were meeting on the pier I noticed a beautiful older woman...and to my surprise it was Nechelle Nicolos from Star Trek. We approacehed her and asked if she would be so kind to join us in a photo? she replied "I would love to" We all found her to be so pleasant. Talk about aging gracefully...Nechelle is BEAUTIFUL! Before we left the pier in our boat we were instructed not to crash the boat and to watch out for the water sheriff. I was the captain driving the boat, then I turned it over to Ky, lastly it was turned over to Sacha...who crashed into a group of guys that were Kayaking, it was classic...I could not stop laughing. However, no one was hurt. Thank God. As we would pass the Big Yachts, they would ask us to part our boat and join them. We had it cracking in Marina Del Rey! Please check out photos below.

Cheyenne Martin

Mechelle, Cheyenne, Akeisa and Ky

Sacha 

Mechelle

Ky, Sacha and Mechelle

Hot girls in Marina Del Rey

Akeisa and Cheyenne

Sacha & Cheyenne

Cheyenne Martin trying to get some sun

Cheyenne Martin's Birthday Party @ Crustaceans in Beverly Hills

Saturday, May 8th I celebrated my Birthday Dinner Party at Crustaceans. We had a private room in the VIP area with the VIP entrance. The accommodations, food and services was perfect! Everything that a Queen would expect! ~wink~  After the Dinner Party we had the after party at Bar Delux and Biz Markie was the DJ! I had a wonderful time and felt all the love from my family and friends. On top of that...I loved my gifts ~wink~
Special Salute to Eque, Mechelle and Karlie!

Below are the photos from the production "Cheyenne Martin's Birthday"

DJ Eque & Cheyenne

Crustaceans

Crustaceans

Mechelle Epps & Cheyenne Martin

Bailey & Akeisa

Cheyenne & Sweetie

Charis & Cheyenne

Cheyenne & Eque killing the Garlic Crab Legs

Joe Exclusive aka Rachel JOE!

Mechelle, Sacha and Cheyenne

Lee, Bailey, Cheyenne & Akeisa

Kieren, Cheyenne, Debbie & Sweetie

Cheyenne & Keianna

The Beautiful Women

Chanell & Cheyenne

I love this Birthday cake

Cheyenne & DJ Eque

Opening my gifts

Cheyenne loves Louis Vuitton

Cheyenne @ Bar Delux....

Cheyenne & Eq

Ky Ziegler

Biz Markie was killin it on the turn tabels

I want to thank all my lovely guest for their love, birthday wishes and gifts! I felt like a Queen...
A Queen of Good Luck!

Happy Mothers Day...

Cheyenne and her son Dre Bowie

Mothers Day....Have you ever wonder why we celebrate Mothers and why we picked a certain day to do so? The concept is actually a modern one, and it's a counterpart of Father's Day. It is believed that the ancient Greeks had a concept of honoring mothers and that has carried over into modern times. The day was made an official holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914, and has been celebrated ever since then. Now, let me tell you why it's so special to me. As growing up, I was blessed with the  pleasure of having two Mothers in my life, Wanda Bowie and Jackie Younger. They both taught me love, integrity, patience, thoughtfulness, dedication, to be nurturing, have great positive energy and to accomplish your goals. I was taught how to cook (I am great cook, they call me the Black Martha Stewart). Keep a clean house and to be a well rounded women. When I was blessed enough to have my own child (Dre Bowie) It was the most beautiful day in my life. There is nothing more precious than the love of a Mother and her child. I took all that was taught to me and became the Mother I am today. I love being a Mother, that is the most important role in my life. I love my son. I love seeing the Man that he has grown into today. All the positive influence that I was brought up with has been instilled in his life. I have learned that Motherhood is no walk in the park! However, I would not trade it in for anything in the world. I would like to salute the following Mothers that I am very fond of; My GrandMother Mary Martin (RIP) GrandMother Iola Bowie, Mrs. Josie Butler, Mary Townsend, DJ Eque, Mechelle Epps, Karlie Lewis, Dionne Bowie, Tiffany Bowie, Debbie Vaughn, Akesia Fergins, Kim Hemmingway, Shell Tucker, Nitra Sledge, Stephany Hurkos, Patti Cook, Charnita Bruce, Kieren Boyce, Wendy Rose,                Sonja Simons, Toi Troutman and all the Mothers of the world.  A special Mothers Day wish to Wanda Bowie and Jackie Younger...without you two I would not be the woman I am today. I thank you, appreciate you and love you dearly. Happy Mothers Day!!!!

Mechelle Epps and her beautiful daughters

DJ Eque and her beautiful daughter Kyara 

Introducing Cheyenne Martin...A Woman who is a Leader

I was flattered when my cousin Robert (Bum) Sledge asked to interview me for his thesis paper, "Women Who are Leaders" is the topic of the interview. Read on, I believe you will enjoy.

 INTERVIEW

I have chosen to interview Cheyenne Martin. Cheyenne is not only a woman leader she is my relative. Cheyenne grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and went to public schools. She made her way out of our community to come back and give other young women hope and plenty insight. She became such an inspirational leader and the President of her own companies. Cheyenne came a long way through her journey and I’m proud to have the opportunity to introduce:

Ms Cheyenne Martin, President/CEO of Cheyenne Martin Management, IndianGoddess Entertainment and Emerald City Films

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

How did you get interested in your current position?

• I have always been mesmerized with the Entertainment Industry since I was a young girl. I then made the leap from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles to pursue my dreams as an actress. After I open the doors and became a working actress/model, I wanted to know more about behind scenes.  I started to take an interest in becoming an agent/manager. It has always been my dream to be a President/CEO of my own Company. I interned for a top agency in Beverly Hills, and then I worked with a successful Management Company, Stephany Hurkos, which led me to finally open up my management Company, Cheyenne Martin Management, IndianGoddess Entertainment, Inc. and Emerald City Films.

How has leadership played a role in your life?

• Leadership has allowed me many opportunities as a President/Ceo and a woman. People respect leaders.

What was your first experience as a leader?

• I was always a leader. When I was in school, I would be the leader in my group and class. I was a leader amongst my friends. I can say my real first professional experience, as a leader is when I worked for Berry Gordy, owner and founder of Motown records. I was instrumental in organizing Motown 30. I took my responsibilities serious. I had something to prove as a young woman. I sat in the leader seat along side with Akeisa Fergins and made it what it was…Motown 30, Mr. Gordy was very impressed.

What educational and professional experience did you have that prepared you for work?

• I attend Contra Costa College in Oakland California and The Pittsburgh Playhouse in Pittsburgh. I also took the time to study my craft and everything that I had to with the acting industry daily. I felt the need to learn from the best. I worked under Power Agents and Mangers who have Oscar winning talent on their roster. I study their every move. I believe that hands on experience are one of the best teachers to prepare you for career and leadership.

Has your journey as a leader ever changed directions?

• Never! I have always been on the same path in the leader’s seat.

Have you had any mentors? If so, what did you learn from them?

• Yes, Stephany Hurkos is my mentor, she is a wonderful. Stephany has a very successful Management Company. I have learned how to make deals, network within my industry and most of all turn actors in to Movie Stars. I live by this; Actors go hungry…but Movie STARS have EVERYTHING!
• I would like to explain; Actors…everyone is or can be an actor, there are several out of work actors and they go hungry, meaning that they are out of work….but Movie STARS, those are the ones that I enjoy managing because they have EVERYTHING! Meaning they can pick and choose the projects that they work on, they are offered movie contracts, modeling contracts, overseas commercial and etc…so they have EVERYTHING in my opinion!

As a woman, what challenges have you faced?

• I feel as a woman, I am not respected to make decisions as a man would. I also feel that men/women are intimidated of my career and financially security. 
• I have noticed that there have been times in my journey as a manager that influential individuals don’t respect my position, because my company is so new (five years).  Therefore, I have to work hard to prove myself. Then I get the respect that I deserve once they see my full potential. I have taken a small management company and built it from the ground up…and it’s still growing. My hard work speaks for itself.  However, I can tell you that I love a challenge. There has never been a challenge that I have turned away from. I believe in dealing with the challenge head on and conquering them. I firmly believe that it makes you a stronger person.

Day to day life as an Activist?

• I get up every morning with a mind set to overcome any and all challenges/obstacles that might come my way. I believe in my self worth and the woman that I have grown to be.  I make sound decisions as a Manager, Producer and for my Film Company. I stand firm behind my decisions word.

What is a typical day and week like for you?

• A typical day and week is crazy. I have to start my day with answering e-mails. I have to work the breakdowns in finding work; featured films, commercial, sitcoms and modeling for my clients. I am working with a few bankable clients (named clients). I work closely with our Publicist.  I have to keep up with my clients PR (publicist). I have meetings, Hollywood events that I must attend with or without clients. Dealing with massive phone calls. Also making calls to Casting Directors, Producers and Directors. While in the same breath dealing with actors who submit themselves to my company that are in need representation. It is very important for me to make sure that my clients are well respected, so I have to accompany my clients while on set. My week is filled with all of the above. I can’t forget that I have a new Entertainment company; I am looking for new projects to produce. Also, I have started a new Film company, I have a project that I am creating and writing. I am really interested in true stories. I search the Internet daily looking for projects. I am trying to find a story to so that I may get a deal with HBO. So there it is, a week in Cheyenne Martin’s shoes….hard shoes to walk in.

Do you mostly work alone and/or in groups?

• I am still searching for the perfect assistant.
• Working in this industry, you have to have thick skin. I have not found an assistant with thick skin as of yet. I am also very meticulous and I need things done in a timely manner. I was told that I run my company with a rod iron. Having said that, I work alone for now.

As a woman leader how have you achieved success?

• I’ve achieved success by three words: motivation, determination and consistency! The more I wanted success the harder I worked for it!

What major roles and responsibilities do you have?

• My major role and responsibility is to pick the right project for my clients, keep my clients working and to make sure that they are well compensated for their talent. Remember what I live by; Actors go hungry…but Movie STARS have EVERYTHING! It is very important to take my clients to stardom!

What is most challenging about your work?

• The most challenging part is making sure my clients make sound decisions in his or her career. It’s very important to make sure clients are well compensated.  It’s very challenging to find them work.  I have to make sure that they are well prepared when they go and meet with casting director, producer and directors.

What is the most rewarding part of your work?

• It is very rewarding when I can see my client in a major film, commercial and modeling campaign. It will be rewarding when I can cash this million-dollar check I wrote out to myself a year ago.

How much time do you spend working or thinking about leadership?

• I think, eat and sleep leadership. That should show you how serious I am about leadership and succeeding in my career.

SUPPORT/PERSONAL

Where have you found support?

• I have support with my family, friends and peers.

How do you find/make balance in your life?

• I have to be honest; I don’t have any balance in my life. I work on late hours; I work on Saturday and Sundays. So there is no balance in my life. I am constantly thinking how I can have a successful management company and entertainment company.

How does your work fit with your identity, values and etc?

• Everything falls right in place.

How would you rate the stress level in your work as a leader?

• The stress level is high. However, you have to have a love for your craft/career as a leader.

ADVICE

What would you recommend for someone interested in being a leader?

• Being a leader consists of someone who can rule, guide and inspire others. These are the foundations of what leadership consists of. If you have these attributes you will succeed in life as a leader.

What advice would you give to young women/men aspiring to be leaders?

• My best advice is to be professional use wisdom. Have a pleasant delivery in dialect. Be prepared for challenges; be prepared to have your authority questioned. However, make sound choices and commit to them. 

Written by: Robert Sledge

Monica Bowie...Black & Missing but not FORGOTTEN!

It's amazing how the internet is the highway to information. One day last week, I was on twitter. I follow Mary J. Blige, to my surprise she was re-tweeting a story about my cousin Monica Bowie. It's been well over two years since she has been missing and there are no new leads on this case. So I am taking it to my personal blog. It is my hope and prayer that someone might come across this blog and/or her story and may have information that will help. If you know anything, please contact the Atlanta police at the following numbers; Main number 404.875.5555 or HOTLINE 404.898.0100
Thank you for your support, Cheyenne Martin.

Wake Up Mainstream Media Campaign: Monica Renee Bowie (ATL)

Wake Up Mainstream Media Campaign Day One: UPDATES

On Monday,  April 12th, 2010 – a few days after missing woman Monica Renee Bowie’s birthday – we are planning to get the media to spotlight her case again. On this day, we ask that you join us in bombarding news stations, radio stations and local newspapers of Atlanta with flyers, websites, articles, photos – any information we have on Monica until her story is heard again.

The last time we heard about Monica was September of 2007…over 2 year overdue for an update. Will you join us in getting the word out about Monica again?

All that we ask of you is to send the local ATL media outlets (I listed some below) some information about Monica to get them started. You can email, fax, mail or call – it’s up to you. If you prefer social networking – a lot of media outlets nowadays have their own Facebook and Twitter account. Fan or follow them and let your voices be heard!

Below is not a comprehensive list of all the media outlets in Atlanta, it’s only a few that we are targeting. But if you know of any other – feel free to share that information with us for future references.

Don’t know what to say? No worries! - a simple retweet, or copy and paste will do. You can find plenty of information on Monica to share on our Facebook page for Monica [here].

Let’s show Monica and the Bowie family that we still care and that we demand coverage for her until she is found. If you have any questions or comments - feel free to shoot us and email at info@blackandmissing.org

Below are some ATL media outlets you can contact:

WSB-TV:

E-mail: talk2us@wsbtv.com

Phone: 404.897.7000

To report a news story, call us at: 404.897.6276

 To call in a News Tip, call: 404-897-7409 or e-mail us at newstip@wsbtv.com.

 Mailing Address: WSB-TV, Channel 2 1601 West Peachtree Street N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309

My Fox Atlanta:

Celebs Bring Hollywood to MIAMI

 CMM client Sweetie Sherrie

Quincy Brown (Kim Porter & Al B Sure's son)

Sweetie Sherrie attend the "True Hollywood Story Event" @ Club Play In Miami

Mike Epps Presents the Hottest up & coming Comedians

Mike Epps Presents...The Hottest, Up & coming Comedians at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The house was packed with celebrities such as, Ice Cube and his wife, Kimberely Woodruff, KeKe Palmer, Derek & Sophia Luke, Terry & Rebecca Crews , Christian Keyes, Wendy Raquel Robinson and her husband, Michael Jai White just to name a few. I had the pleasure of being there as well. I laughed the whole night thru. Mike had a host of extremely talented funny comedians and I am hoping to see more of them in the near future. If you haven't seen the show, all I can say is it's a MUST SEE! Special Thanks and shout to Mechelle Epps for taking great care of  her Manager (ME) up with VIP tickets!

Mike Epps and his Beautiful Wife Mechelle Epps

Sophia & Derek Luke

Terry & Rebecca Crews

Cheyenne, Daryl, Wendy (from "The Game") and Marco