The “It” Factor Productions and KMM is currently casting and looking for a wide variety of looks and age ranges from kids to adults. To take the next step, fill out the following information by visiting http://modelingagenciesinpa.com/

Here are Alycia Kaback’s  keys to successful networking for your entertainment career.  Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in this important strategic tool of audition hunting and becoming the next Tyra Banks or Tom Cruise.

Do realize why networking is so important. Only 1 to 2 percent of auditions and castings are advertised, so you can find out about all the unadvertised openings only through talking to as many people as possible and telling them you are looking for your big break.

Do think creatively about where to find network contacts. You can find people to add to your network almost anywhere on auditions and castings are a great place to start.

Don’t go anywhere without copies of your resume and business cards and headshots and portfolios. You can keep your resume in your car or bag, but be sure you can access it easily if you meet someone who could pass your resume along to a casting director or an agent. Musicians always have your demo ready at all times to be given out.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Most people are flattered to be asked for advice and to provide assistance for others in the entertainment industry. It makes them feel important and successful. However, make sure the people you talk to are qualified. You would not want to ask a homeless man for directions home would you? Advice should come from people already successful in the business, like the guest speakers at VIP Talent Connect Summits.

Do join professional entertainment organizations related to your field—agencies, actors’ gilds, and networking companies, like VIP Talent Connect. Professional organizations are cited as the top venue for networking; they are grounds on which you develop vital contacts in the industry.

Do volunteer. Volunteer work was cited in the survey as the No. 2 way to make network contacts. When starting out in the entertainment industry, it’s not all about the money anyway, so you might as well work for free when necessary just to get your name out there and meet the people already successful in the industry.

Do find a mentor. A mentor — that one person who can guide you, help you, take you under his or her wing and nurture you on your path to entertainment success — can be the most valuable kind of network contact.

Do come up with a system for organizing your industry contacts, whether a spreadsheet on your computer, a file box of index cards, a three-ring binder, or whatever works for you.

Do consider conducting informational interviews, asking industry professionals how they got where they are in the entertainment industry. Talking to people who have already been where you are and surpassed that level is the ultimate networking technique.

Don’t forget to thank everyone in your network who has been helpful to you in the entertainment industry, preferably with a nice thank-you note. It’s just common courtesy to show your appreciation for peoples’ time and assistance, and your contacts will remember your good manners and could remember you when more opportunities turn up.

Do keep networking even after you feel you’ve gotten to a high level of success. Keep working towards the next level. Besides, you never know when you might need your industry contacts again.
Turn your dream into a reality!

The “It” Factor Productions and KMM is currently casting and looking for a wide variety of looks and age ranges from kids to adults. To take the next step, fill out the following information by visiting http://modelingagenciesinpa.com/

A well written bio creates a lasting first impression.  A child’s bio may be in outline form; please reference the sample bio.  An adult bio must be in paragraph form and in first person.  A bio should be as professional as a resume, with a little bit more personality and character.  Think as though you are describing a story to someone in paragraph form.  You need to include your most critical pieces of education and work with actual dates and names.  Use the following questionnaire to establish a good impression of your history and career goals:

Family history

Introduce yourself: include name and age.

Where were you born and raised?

What is your family and upbringing like?

Are there other entertainers in your family and how have they affected your interest in the industry?

What is your best overall quality?

Entertainment Career

How did you get into the entertainment industry? (Where were you? What were you doing? How old were you?)

Where and what have you studied? Where and what have you performed? Where and what have you taught?  (In reference to entertainment industry)

Include all experience with specific dates and names.  (Photoshoots, demo’s, shows, plays…)

Inspiration

Who inspires you in the entertainment industry?

How has your inspiration affected your interest and style?

What do you think is distinct about your style?

Goals

What are your goals in the entertainment industry? In Life?

What is your favorite memory in the entertainment industry?  How has it affected your aspirations/goals?

Quote involving the industry: If you had one thing to say about entertainment; for love, philosophy, or learning, what would it be?

Most of the talent who come to Alycia Kaback have never done anything in the industry before and that’s okay–  It’s hard to start out when you don’t have the right connections.  VIP Talent Connect gives you those connections and ensures that you have adequate knowledge to succeed when you do meet those special people who will be your link to success.

The “It” Factor Productions and KMM is currently casting and looking for a wide variety of looks and age ranges from kids to adults. To take the next step, fill out the following information by visiting http://modelingagenciesinpa.com/

Born in Great Neck, NY, Nikki Blonsky is an award-winning actress and singer best known as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film adaptation of the stage musical Hairspray. She originally auditioned for the role of Tracy Tumbland in the Broadway version of Hairspray, but was told that she was too young for the role. After being turned down, Blonsky gave up the hope of playing her dream role. But a New Line assistant noticed Blonsky’s performance in the Broadway audition and brought her audition tape to the producers of the musical’s film version.  It was while she was serving scoops at the Cold Stone Creamery that Blonsky received the news that totally changed her life. Blonsky’s outstanding portrayal earned her a Best Young Actress award in the 13th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards. She also won best acting ensemble for her performance in the film along with Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Brittany Snow, Allison Janney, and Elijah Kelley. Blonsky is also known as a talented singer. She has collaborated with local guitarist Jon Kestenbaum in recording a song dedicated to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. For her debut album, Blonsky has worked with alternative rock musician Duncan Sheik on a number of tracks. Her debut single, “On a High” was on the original sound track of the Lifetime television film Queen Sized, in which she also played the leading role Maggie Baker. She guest starred on Ugly Betty and was most recently starred as Will, an opinionated and funny girl who is angry that her rich family sent her to camp on the TV series Huge, which was seen on ABC Family Channel.

Chelsea Krost is a sought after resource and voice for the teenage/young person’s generation, bringing her fresh perspectives and off the cuff familiar style to television with guest appearances and news segments that include, Fox’s Good Day New York and Street Talk, CNN Headline News, NBC’s The Today Show, News 12 New Jersey, and Fox 5 News San Diego that covered a plethora of topics of peer pressure to Father’s Day technology gifts to Lindsay Lohan and the MTV remake show “Skins.” Seventeen Magazine named Chelsea a “Mini Mogul, who gave teens a voice by creating her own radio show.”

Chelsea Krost recently released her first book, “NINETEEN: A Reflection of My Teenage Experience in an Extraordinary Life. What I Have Learned and What I Have To Share.” Chelsea describes the book as a combination “memoir/self-help/humor/insider’s guide for teens and young women” which she hopes will inspire the reader to know that with persistence, hard work and belief in yourself anyone can accomplish great things!

In March 2008, just after her seventeenth birthday, Chelsea became the youngest AM radio host when her show, Teen Talk Live with Chelsea Krost debuted on WBZT establishing the tagline, “Our voice. Our opinions. Our time to talk.” Chelsea invites a rotating panel of young adults who discuss their questions and views, along with guest celebrities and experts who offer their perspectives, expertise and answers for the thousands of listeners who access her show every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. on www.teentalklive.net.

Chelsea is Kotex’s ‘Millennial Spokesperson,’ making media appearances including guest spots on The Tyra Banks Show and Teen Kids News.

Chelsea is currently working on a television pilot, “Positively Ernie” featuring Ernie Anastos, the Emmy Award-winning New York City Fox News anchor. Chelsea resides in New York City and attends Marymount College, where she juggles the role as a Broadcast Journalism major and bi-coastal television personality.

Above VIP Talent Connect’s Ariel meets with VIP Industry Experts Nikki Blonsky and Chelsea Krost– how’s that for face to face!

A new Superman movie is about to be cast and VIP Talent Anderson Davis has been announced as a likely choice.  VIP Talent Connect events started Anderson’s career in modeling and helped him realize he is also passionate about acting.   Everyone at VIP Talent Connect is thrilled about this role because it will bring Anderson right to the top– he’s about to be the new man of steel. Anderson is especially excited about this role as he knows a lot about the character and has already been doing Superman voice over work on the DVD “All Star Superman.

Journalist Abby Ellin, Judith King of Morris + King Co., and VIP CEO Alycia Kaback

The release of Beyonce’s “Run the World (Girls)” this April seemed to be a felicitous occurrence that conceivably set the tone for the summer’s activities; imagine my surprise when I was invited to cover The 1st Annual NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit, set to take place in the summer, a month later.  The brainchild of Alycia Kaback, a powerhouse and owner of six businesses including Kaback Models and VIP Talent Connect, the NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit is a comprehensive one-day event aimed at creating networking opportunities and bringing awareness to causes that are imperative to women.  Intimate, exclusive and extremely affordable, the summit was capped at 100 attendees and the proceeds from the $45.00 ticket price went to Make a Wish Foundation.

Summer weekends in Manhattan generally consist of trips to the Hampton’s for NYC’s social elite and Coney Island and Rockaway Beach for everyone else.  The humidity hit-parade smacks us with sweltering temperatures and tourists are allowed to take possession of the city.   Saturday is generally the day of the week to kick back, but on July 16 NYC was all about business.  As I walked to Bennett Media Studios, located on 723 Washington Street, I had no idea what to expect.  At the most I thought I would hand out a few business cards and gain more awareness for F.A.M.E NYC.  I had no suspicion of the reward that was waiting beyond the doors of this building.

To read on click here. ummer weekends in Manhattan generally consist of trips to the Hampton’s for NYC’s social elite and Coney Island and Rockaway Beach for everyone else.  The humidity hit-parade smacks us with sweltering temperatures and tourists are allowed to take possession of the city.   Saturday is generally the day of the week to kick back, but on July 16 NYC was all about business.  As I walked to Bennett Media Studios, located on 723 Washington Street, I had no idea what to expect.  At the most I thought I would hand out a few business cards and gain more awareness for F.A.M.E NYC.  I had no suspicion of the reward that was waiting beyond the doors of this building.ummer weekends in Manhattan generally consist of trips to the Hampton’s for NYC’s social elite and Coney Island and Rockaway Beach for everyone else.  The humidity hit-parade smacks us with sweltering temperatures and tourists are allowed to take possession of the city.   Saturday is generally the day of the week to kick back, but on July 16 NYC was all about business.  As I walked to Bennett Media Studios, located on 723 Washington Street, I had no idea what to expect.  At the most I thought I would hand out a few business cards and gain more awareness for F.A.M.E NYC.  I had no suspicion of the reward that was waiting beyond the doors of this building.

To read more click here.

Using its distinctive methodologies, Benchmark applies the newest thinking and research from the groundbreaking Neuroscience of WE™ to address challenges at the critical junction of leadership, culture, and brand. Neuroscience is the fastest growing field of research in the world today, and the key to unlocking the code for success or failure in most workplace relationships – and in turn, results.

Benchmark provides a completely customized, comprehensive solution to improve an organization’s culture, leadership, brand and profitability. First, we identify what the ‘current normal’ is by immersing ourselves in the organization and doing our ‘discovery work’ – providing a fresh eye for where new opportunities can be found. Then, we meet with senior leadership to clarify the objectives they want to achieve. Once we have a clear understanding of where the organization is, and where it wants to go, we set new benchmarks for success – then develop, and implement the plans to ensure they are achieved. The result: higher levels of profitability, expanded market share, and a renewed vision for the future.

When an organization works together to co-create the future, changes take place that create a powerful lift in capacity to achieve audacious goals. A renewed vision for the future emerges and is shared across the organization.

Watch the IFV interview here.

Aly Kaback with Philly2Philly's Laini and Summit Sponsor Julie of Beauty 101

“It was the perfect Saturday morning and “great hair day” weather in July to drive into Manhattan to attend Alycia Kaback’s 1st Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit .  I had been anticipating this event since covering Alycia’s excitingmodeling workshop and photo shoot at Beauty 101 (who was a sponsor of the Summit) inFeasterville, PA in June.  I was confident that this day was going to be as special if not more.

I now get to reveal to you this inspirational feast that nourished my soul and enhanced my spirit.”

Read the rest of Laini’s experience at Alycia Kaback’s NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit here: http://goo.gl/MgDjD.

Check out this interview from IFV News from the Summit: here.

To read more about the summit go to: http://www.alyciakabackempowerment.com/

VIP Talent Connect staff and CEO Alycia Kaback were in great company with Sean Cullen of South Pacific. The well known actor and comedian is now in the Broadway Play “South Pacific”. Sean Cullen is the Founder and President of The American National Theatre, Inc.  A native of Buffalo, NY, he is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and the Yale School of Drama.  He is an actor, writer and producer of theatre, and co-founder with Elizabeth Margid of New York’s Bulldog Theatre Company. VIP Talent  putting you in the heart of the entertainment field and building relationships that last a lifetime.