Talent Agent April King who has worked with Keke Palmer and Quinta Brunson says you have to advocate for yourself to get what you want.

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This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor. 

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In episode 140,   April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor

• What is it that you do as an agent? & How to become a talent agent at icm partners. 3:22
• What it actually is to be a talent manager.& April's  favorite part of her job. 7:38
• Why it’s important to find your champions in your industry. 13:29
• Why it takes time to become an agent.
• The importance of networking and networking.
• The importance of mentoring and mentorship.
• The importance of having a never say die attitude in business. 19:15
• Black women being passed over.24:34
• The biggest challenge in her career. & The lightbulb moment that changed her life.
• Taking action when fear is present. How fear can stop us from taking action.
• Tips for getting interviews.
• The importance of working with your team to prepare your client. 35:49
• What someone needs to do to get into entertainment.
• The challenges of being in a space where rejection is so personal. 40:07
• How to cope with rejection.

Follow April  on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-king-86768313/

If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!! 

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