Please welcome to the stage, Mascot Program Coordinator with the Houston Texans, Ryan Records. This former Texas Tech Red Raider is the man in the shadows delivering the best programs to the Houston youth. Don’t let his title fool you. Ryan’s role within the Texans organization includes scriptwriting, social media management, brand marketing, event management, prop creator, in-game coordinator, program host, and so much more. Ryan’s journey to his current role is an inspiring one as he created this opportunity.

Please welcome to the stage, Special Events Coordinator with the Houston Rockets / Houston Toyota Center, Sarah Silva. Sarah's career started with many odd jobs to help pursue her dream role in the sports field. After getting her PR degree at UTSA, Sarah was able to get her feet in the door with the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets’ events department. Right place, right time. Sarah's journey comes together as certain events happen for her to land her dream job.

Please welcome to the stage Independent Creative Consultant and CEO of Minty Bea Cause Medic Wigs, JaNaye White. JaNaye has worked with many local Houston artists such as Meg Thee Stallion, JPrince, Slim Thug, and Houston adopted native, Drake. Her work in the business has helped her start her own high-end wig line where she provides look to the stars and opportunity for the less fortunate. We are also joined by up and coming producer, Quintin Berry Jr. You can find his work on Soundcloud at QBeats86. 

Please welcome to the stage Entertainer, Audio Engineer, and Filmmaker with Dang FIlms, Ise Cold. From shooting his own content in the Northside of Houston to working with Tyler Perry in Atlanta, Ise is a man of many talents. You can probably find him on stage at your local theater, in a TikTok sketch, or filming a music video with Slim Thug and Z-Ro. Ise Cold is a future Hollywood Walk of Fame candidate.

Please welcome to the stage Chief Operating Officer at Cosmetic Dental Texas and former Football Operations Assistant for the Houston Texans, Jenerro Wade. Jenerro’s background as a minor league athlete in Europe gave him an upper hand in the locker room at NRG Stadium. Due to personnel changes in the Texans' front office, he fell short at the one-yard line of that corner office. However, Jenerro’s intensive experience with the team helps him manage his COO responsibilities at his family-owned dentistry office while pursuing a career in acting.

Please welcome to the stage Activation Specialist for Wingstop and Freelance Photographer, Elyas Ibrahim. Elyas career started in the corporate department with the Houston Texans and events team with the Houston Rockets. Co-creator of the Hip Hop Book Club, Elyas talents of photography and grassroots marketing paved a way for him to party with Rick Ross and Diddy as their certified WIng Expert.

Please welcome to the stage Community Activist, Podcaster, & the City of Houston Librarian, Amber Fannin. Amber struggled with bullying at a young age and even had to be saved from taking her own life. She fights on the front lines and in board meetings to make sure our voices and concerns are heard. While working for the city, she helps the youth through community-driven events and plans to run for office in the future. 

Please welcome Stage Manager for House of Blues Houston and Co-Founder of Evolversi, Russell Reinhart. Anime and comic book connoisseur, Russell's love of underground music allowed him and his business partners to create a platform for local artists to reach a bigger audience. With skills such as artist management, festival planning, event design, and music production, Russell is a champion among his peers.

Please welcome to the stage Freelance Event Manager and Production Assistant, Angie Nguyen. Former scientist, Angie left a high paying role at an early age to pursue a career in the uncertain world of show biz. Event planning for Fortune 500 oil and gas companies while also traveling from city to city to produce music festivals, Angie is a Human Swiss Army Knife. Her words, not mine.

Please welcome to the stage Creative Media Specialist with the Houston Rockets and Musician, O’Shea Woodhouse. As an artist, fashion designer, and media producer, O’Shea worked his way from the bottom up to create a new role within the Houston Rockets organization while also running his own business @osheawvisuals.