The Little Black Book of Success

As a writer and producer, Elaine Meryl Brown has made significant impact in the media and entertainment industry. Her award-winning portfolio showcases a wide array of writing accomplishments, including a prestigious Daytime Emmy Award, two novels published by Penguin Random House, articles for Essence magazine, and over forty industry awards.

Marsha Haygood is the president and founder of StepWise Associates, LLC, a career and personal development consultancy, and was formerly the EVP of Human Resources and Administration at New Line Cinema and Orion Pictures.

Rhonda Joy McLean is President and CEO of RJMLEADS LLC, a leadership consulting and career advancement company based in New York City. She is the former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., a global media company, where she managed one-third of the law department and provided legal counsel to over 200 clients for nearly twenty years, including Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, People, Essence, and other global brands.