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Came a Long Way

It's common for creative minds to constantly focus on future — new goals, visions and accomplishments. However, their progress to date can become a huge source of inspiration and motivation to others. In this show, Ela and Emir host recording artists, entrepreneurs and entertainment executives to look back on their journey of success. Deep diving into their unique perspective, key decisions, challenges and experience, Came a Long Way is here to guide to the next generation as they discover their passions and get insights on what it takes to turn dreams into reality.

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EMPIRE VP of A&R Tina Davis — The Power of Believing in Yourself

August 27, 2019 • Emir & Ela Talu • Season 1 • Episode 11

Tina Davis is known as one of the most influential executives in the music industry who worked with some of the greatest talents of our generation. Tina worked her way up to become the Senior Vice President of A&R at Def Jam where she remained as an executive for more than a decade. Currently, she is the VP of A&R at Empire and the producer of music competition series The Next Big Thing aired on BET.

During our conversation with Tina, we talked about the importance of risk-taking and betting on yourself to achieve your goals. Tina is known for playing a critical role in Chris Brown’s rise to fame as his manager, we found her entrepreneurial spirit during those days truly inspiring. Tina is a successful music executive with a powerful personality that believes in herself whatever the challenge may be. Here is Tina Davis on Came A Long Way.

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