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Jalene Mack is a human encyclopedia when it comes to the world of entertainment! Her skill set is powerful-from providing expert legal advice in all areas of the entertainment industry, to crafting and negotiating top tier contracts, to developing creative television, film and theater concepts-she's a shining star. She possesses the perfect combination of professionalism, character and work ethic. The cherry on top is that she's an accomplished actress. -- Kathy Sapp, Executive Producer Nationally Syndicated Court Television Show, Judge Faith.  Entertainment Attorney Jalene Mack's Practical Advice for Performers, Playwrights & Filmmakers. The readers will receive advice that will assist them on the road to success in show business. From aspiring talent to veteran professionals, the book offers helpful information for all.

Best Seller: The Business of Stage, Screen & In Between

Description: Are you a young African American (or any ethnicity really) attempting to fulfill your dreams of becoming a lawyer? This book will take you on a journey of understanding that being “Good” is somewhere above “average” but below “great”, somewhere above “mediocre” but below “exceptional.” But, don't you want to strive for even greater than that? Don't you want to be a “phenomenal” lawyer? A Lawyer who is unprecedented, outstanding, and surpassing?  At this point, I know you are saying, “Phenomenal, who has time for that? I am still trying to figure out life in general,  still trying to figure out if I am going to pass this class, still trying to figure out will I graduate on time, still trying to figure out , what I’m going to do with my undergraduate degree, still trying to study for the LSAT, still trying to get in any law school, still thinking about which state I want to take the bar exam for and now I have the added pressure of trying to be phenomenal?” Whew!  Relax! YOU have what many of us did not have as pre-law students and young attorneys and that is someone to steer you in the right direction, the very point of this entire book.  What's Included:      5 Top Aspects of Being a Good Lawyer    4 Essential Stages of Boldly Tapping into Your Gifts    10 Key Steps to Becoming A Phenomenal Black Lawyer  Who is This For: Ideal for the African American first generation law student and young attorney or any person of any ethnicity apprehensive and questioning the decision to go to law school because of fear or potential failure. Whether you're seeking a career in law or taking a leap of faith in any business venture, this book will give you the power to push pass negativity and the things that get in the way of reaching your full potential.  Format:      File Type: Digital file, PDF    File Size: 202.31 KB    Length: 14 total pages    Word Count: 2,496  Thumbnail Photo Credit: Pexels, Mika- Photogenius @ https://www.pexels.com/

Becoming A Phenomenal Black Lawyer

Description: As black women, I know we are all different in all of our own uniqueness. But, I feel very privileged to be a phenomenal woman, a woman who is very remarkable and extraordinary so I’ve been told. If you are a woman of any ethnicity really, maybe an Alpha woman, that confidently knows you are phenomenal already, then round of applause to you. But if you are a woman straddling the fence and has not yet tapped into your full potential, then this book should help you settle into your power of amazement. My mission is to help you move forward and upward in a positive direction. I want to help you realize the past is what is behind you, where you came from, old news. And, I want to help you realize the future is full of possibilities. I don’t know about you, but my future is bright. So bright I need sunglasses! What's Included: Understanding What Makes You Phenomenal 4 Revealing Stages of How to Claim Your Gifts 10 Key Steps to Find Your Power A Self-Assessment Exercise to Identify Your Gifts Who is This For: Ideal for all women young and old who have taken a back seat to family, friends and careers and perhaps let your gifts collect dust. Whether you're a woman finally pursuing your passion project, whether you are experiencing imposter syndrome in a new position, or whether you are feeling unseen or any other situation that has made you doubt yourself, this book will put you on the trajectory of pushing pass the things that hold you back from being the phenomenal you! Format: File Type: Digital file, PDF File Size: 554.71 KB Length: 13 total pages Word Count: 2,428 Thumbnail Photo Credit: Vectors I.A. Generated Images @ <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-photos/people">People Stock photos by Vecteezy</a>

Becoming A Phenomenal Black Woman

Description: This quick reference guide on building, strengthening, and safeguarding your brand. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or business leader, this guide is here to support you on your journey to creating a brand that stands out and endures. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of establishing a strong brand identity, setting yourself apart from competitors, and legally protecting the unique value you offer. Think of it as a quick-start manual, providing high-level guidance and actionable tips you can apply right away. 

Protecting Your Brand

Description: Welcome to the wild world of independent project funding! It’s a place where artists, producers, promoters, creatives and entrepreneurs of all kinds take charge, seeking funding beyond the deep pockets of movie studios, TV networks, big touring companies, and other industry powerhouses. If you’ve done your homework and laid the foundation for your arts or entertainment project or other venture, congrats—you’ve got something worth producing! Now it’s time for the next step: finding the money to make it happen. However, you choose to tackle it, just remember: every great idea needs a solid budget and funding to bring it to life.  What's Included:      Overall Practical Business Advice on Starting With No Money    Project Budget Check List    Tips on Managing Your Budget & Funds      15 Ways to Finance Your Next Project      Key Takeaways for Budget & Funding Success  Who is This For: Ideal for any entrepreneur but especially artists, producers, promoters, creatives and other entertainment industry professionals. Whether you're launching your first project or the next one, this book will give you much insight on preparing a budget and finding the money you need for your project!  Format:      File Type: Digital file, PDF    File Size: 691.74 KB    Length:  21 Total Pages    Word Count: 7,212  Photo Credit: Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/rolled-20-u-s-dollar-bill-164527/

Budgets & Funding

Description: If you are struggling with pursuing a traditional career as a lawyer and dread putting your creative dreams on the back burner, then this guide is for you. Don't let your passions die inside you. You can be more than just a lawyer and wear all of your talented hats by finding ways to sustain your legal interests and merging them with your passions to make those dreams come true!

More Than Just A Lawyer: Merging Your Law Career & Your Passions

Description: Scripts are a dime a dozen as they say. But even if you have a good script and can assemble a good and knowledgeable producing team, you still can’t do anything really if you can’t find funding to make the movie or if you are ill-prepared to close on the money deal you found because you don’t understand film finance terminology or the nuances in the way to finance an independent film. Financiers need to trust that you know what you are doing.

Film Financing: Understanding the Fundamentals of Financing Your Independent Film

Description: Showbusiness is 10% show and 90% business. If you are a performer or creative in the entertainment business, then YOU are the business. If you don't know where to start, this guide helps you organize the launch of you as a small business in the arts and entertainment or really any profession.

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Jalene is not only an entertainment attorney but this industry renaissance woman and ARTivist has successfully integrated the demanding roles of wife, mother, TV & Film producer, writer, actress, playwright, and author of an Amazon Best seller, "The Business of Stage, Screen & in Between", Entertainment Attorney Jalene Mack’s Practical Advice for Performers, Playwrights & Producers by keeping the focus on her long-term goal “to make an impact on the entertainment industry.” Jalene received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a minor in Mass Communications from Xavier University of New Orleans in 1990. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 1993 and was admitted to the bar thereafter. With over 30 years of expertise in the industry, she remains passionate about using her legal and business skills to support industry professionals and other entrepreneurs to further their business ventures.

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 Showbusiness is 10% show and 90% business. If you are a performer or creative in the entertainment business, then YOU are the business. If you don't know where to start, this guide helps you organize the launch of you as a small business in the arts and entertainment or really any profession.

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Description: Showbusiness is 10% show and 90% business. If you are a performer or creative in the entertainment business, then YOU are the business. If you don&apos;t know where to start, this guide helps you organize the launch of you as a small business in the arts and entertainment or really any profession.What&apos;s Included:<ul class="tiptap-ul"><li class="tiptap-li">10 Key steps to building an industry business</li><li class="tiptap-li">10 Key steps to sustaining yourself in your business</li></ul>Who is This For: Ideal for industry entrepreneurs who want to elevate from presenting his or her talent and skills as a hobby to presenting yourself as a business. This guide will help serve as a checklist in doing that.Format:<ul class="tiptap-ul"><li class="tiptap-li">File Type: Digital Book, PDF</li><li class="tiptap-li">File Size: 5.64 MB</li><li class="tiptap-li">Length: 27 Total Pages</li><li class="tiptap-li">Content: Images, Text, Graphics</li></ul>Thumbnail Photo Credit: Leeloo The First: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="tiptap-link" href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/cup-of-coffee-on-top-of-books-7818105/">https://www.pexels.com/photo/cup-of-coffee-on-top-of-books-7818105/</a>

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