P2I August Newsletter
 What’s New With Power 2 Inspire?Last week, we officially concluded our second year of the Power 2 Inspire Foundation Summer Internship/Mentorship Program. We were grateful to have 58 interns ranging from all around the world, hailing from Ghana, India, Jamaica, the U.K., Haiti and throughout the U.S. with a passion and willingness to learn for the betterment of their future in music. Not only did these talented young people learn from us, but we learned from them as well. Committed to giving that global perspective, we included mentors back from last year’s program but also welcomed new mentors from all parts of the world. We would like to give a special thanks to our mentors who participated this year and for their continued efforts to inspire the next generation of music professionals. Special shout out to our five finale mentors: Ryan Leslie, Siedah Garrett, Jeff Robinson, Shanti Das and Rev Rohin Beach. Stay Tuned… Commencing next month, the Power 2 Inspire Foundation Presents: Power 2 Inspire Monthly Master Classes. Master Classes are open to all young people who are eager to learn from the best of the best within the industry. Participants will get a front row seat in an unparalleled experience learning from professional music producers, established singers and songwriters, music business attorneys, digital and creative strategists, brand and social marketers, financial advisors and music label executives in all sectors within the industry.
How To Stay InvolvedPlease forward this email to a colleague or friend who may be interested in our foundation and help us keep our mission and vision of inspiring the next generation of young musicians and music professionals alive. 
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What’s New With Power 2 Inspire - June Newsletter
 What’s New With Power 2 Inspire?Ready….Set….Go! We are hitting the ground running for this year’s upcoming Summer Internship/Mentorship Program. We are just one short month away from the first day of welcoming the Class of 2021! We have gone from 25 participants last year to hosting over 50 this year including young people from all across the U.S. as well as from the UK, Jamaica, Haiti, Ghana and India. With the overwhelming response of applicants, we have been fortunate to welcome some of the most gifted musicians, ambitious singers/songwriters and high potential music business innovators, who are ready to run the world of music. This summer program, along with our mission, is dedicated to creating a pipeline of music creators and business leaders that are equipped with the relationships needed to succeed in the music business. This year, we welcome interns from numerous HBCU’s and colleges/universities all throughout the U.S. and abroad. They attend range from Spelman College, Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Rutgers University, Delaware State University, University of Northampton-UK, Manhattan School of Music, Alabama State University, University of the West Indies, North Carolina A&T State University, University of Ghana, Grambling State University, SUNY Purchase and so many more. 
Teams HighlightsWe are so proud to have an amazing team working together with us this year. Welcoming back Mentor Leaders E. Kevin Jones, Lauren Youngblood, Tracy Brathwaite,Tyrell Belle, Jaynell Grayson and Foundation Program Coordinator, Teryn Chamberlain. New to our team are Victoria Wilson James based out of London and Tres Gilbert from Atlanta. We are so thankful for the work that they do and the experience, wisdom and knowledge they will provide to our interns. How To Stay InvolvedPlease forward this email to a colleague or friend who may be interested in our foundation and help us keep our mission and vision alive. 
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What’s New With Power 2 Inspire - May Newsletter
 What’s New With Power 2 Inspire?We are excited for this year’s upcoming Summer Internship/Mentorship Program that will commence on July 12th. Due to the overwhelming response of applicants from all around the world and the U.S., we have extended the deadline for applications to Friday, May 21st at 6pmET. We are looking for gifted musicians/producers, ambitious singers/songwriters and high potential music business innovators. All information on the program and our foundation can be found on our website www.power2inspire.org. This program is dedicated to creating a pipeline of Black and Brown music creators and business leaders that will be equipped with the knowledge and relationships needed to succeed in the music business. This year, the program has extended it’s reach globally and will include young people from England, Ghana, Jamaica and India. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic occurring in India, Power 2 Inspire Foundation is following through on our social responsibility by donating to SEEDS India. This is on behalf of one of our new interns, Shristi Rawat, who is based in New Dehli and has recently recovered from Covid-19. Please join us in supporting this organization that is on the ground providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as accessibility to vaccines. You can join us in our mission by visiting www.seedsindia.org. 
Mentor HighlightsWith May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Power 2 Inspire Mentor, Shanti Das (music industry vet, philanthropist and author) hosted Silence The Shame Day on Wednesday, May 5th. Silence the Shame is a nonprofit organization that focuses on education and awareness around mental health. Their programs and initiatives are aimed to normalize the conversation, peel back the layers of shame and provide support for mental well-being. 
2020 Intern HighlightsErika Nicole Johnson - Music Industry Lane This month, Erika will be graduating from Florida A&M University reigning as the 114th Miss Florida A&M. This fall, she will be attending the Manhattan School of the Arts. Erika performed with her mentor, R&B star, Kenny Lattimore at our “Be The Light” Virtual Carnegie Live series. Check out her performance here.
Luke Waldron - Musician/Producer Lane Luke recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a major in Jazz Composition and minor in Instrumental Repair. He is excited to commence his career as a professional musician. 
Brianna Knight - Singer/Songwriter Lane Brianna took on the role of the “Lady In Blue” in the Clubhouse performance of For Colored Girls. She has also released a new single “So Deep”, available on all platforms. Click here to listen. 
We are so proud of all of their successes!
How To Stay InvolvedPlease forward this email to a colleague or friend who may be interested in our Summer Program and help us keep our mission and vision alive. 
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It’s that time of the year again! The Power 2 Inspire Foundation is so excited for the second year of our Summer Internship/Mentorship Virtual Program. If you are or know someone between the ages of 18-24, interested in being a musician, producer, singer, songwriter or a music industry executive, this is a great opportunity. |
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Here’s to the next generation 🎶 🎼 🎵 Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew |
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What’s New with the Power 2 Inspire Foundation? #CELEBRATINGWOMEN'SHISTORYMONTH
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In the month of March, the Power 2 Inspire Foundation will honor and celebrate women for their vital roles in history and reflect on the numerous contributions & impact women have played in each of our lives. Please look out for our posts on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter platforms. If you have not already, you can click on below and follow us! |
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WHAT’S NEW WITH POWER 2 INSPIRE?The Power 2 Inspire Foundation is proud to announce its 2021 Virtual Summer Internship/Mentorship Program for gifted musicians, ambitious singers/songwriters and high potential music business innovators. This program, along with our mission is dedicated to creating a pipeline of music creators and business leaders that are equipped with the experience and relationships needed to succeed in the music business. After the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural initiative, the Power 2 Inspire Foundation will be conducting its Virtual Summer Internship/Mentorship Program from July 12-August 9, 2021. Over the course of the program, we will host 60 ambitious young people from throughout the U.S. and abroad together with some of the world’s leading global music industry professionals. Participants can expect to receive the following:
Applications for this year's program will be available on our website beginning Monday, March 22nd at 9 a.m. ET and will close on Friday, April 23rd at 6 p.m. ET. To find out more about the Power 2 Inspire Summer Internship/Mentorship Program and the application requirements, please go to our website www.Power2Inspire.org. |
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What’s New with the Power 2 Inspire Foundation? #CelebratingBlackHistoryMonth
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Power 2 Inspire Foundation will honor and salute the pioneers and legends who paved the way for future musicians, producers, singers, songwriters and music industry executives. It’s the likes of Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Shirley Caesar, Berry Gordy, Ella Fitzgerald, Sylvia Rhone, DJ Kool Herc, Clarence Avant and so many others whose creative and business shoulders are what our young people stand on. Please look out for our daily posts on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter platforms. If you have not already, you can click on below and follow us. |
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What’s New with Power 2 Inspire?The Power 2 Inspire Foundation is proud to announce its newest supporter- Sweetwater Sound. Special thank you to Sweetwater’s Founder and CEO, Chuck Surack, for believing in our mission and helping us make an impact within the Black and Brown community of music creators and industry leaders. Sweetwater Sound is the #1 online retailer of pro audio and music instruments in the United States and will be the lead sponsor for our 2021 Summer Internship/Mentorship Program commencing July 12th. |
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Applications for this year’s program will be available on our website on Monday, March 22nd at 9amET. With such high demand last year, this year, we are coming BIGGER and BOLDER ! Further details will also be posted on our socials. |
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#2021Goals! What’s New With the Power 2 Inspire Foundation
Happy New Year! We are excited to step into a new year with amazing things in store for Power 2 Inspire! We are thankful to everyone for their continued support and gracious donations. A special shout out to our friends at Walmart, BMW/Lexus and the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, NJ for their belief in our mission. After 2020, we all need a little inspiration to start 2021 right! What’s New With Power 2 Inspire?Power 2 Inspire is thrilled to announce the support of Steinway & Sons as a sponsor of the foundation. “Steinway & Sons is proud to support the Power 2 Inspire Foundation in its mission to help young aspiring music creators and industry leaders rise to their highest self.”Ron Losby, President & CEO Steinway & Sons
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The future of entertainment is now… and with your help, we can deliver more master classes, more mentorship and internship programs and opportunities to uplift our gifted, high potential musicians and ambitious business executives with a passion to make….music with a heart Stay safe, healthy and continue to stay inspired! Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew of the Power 2 Inspire Foundation 
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A Special Message From The Power 2 Inspire Foundation
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Happy Holidays! We want to thank everyone who donated to our #GivingTuesday initiative. We are so grateful for your support of Power 2 Inspire’s mission which has been committed to helping young aspiring music creators and industry leaders rise to their highest self since 2013. With humility and gratitude, we ask you consider a year-end gift to the Power 2 Inspire Foundation that will enable us to continue our effectiveness and engage throughout this crisis. We believe that by granting interns with access and opportunity, they will be equipped with the experience and relationships needed to succeed in the music business. Our dedication is to develop and nurture the young individuals who want to continue to create the music we know and love during this unprecedented time. This summer’s inaugural internship program was offered to Black and Brown young adults, in response to the Black Lives Matter initiative. We are proud of the 25 extraordinary interns who blossomed within our four-week program, all of which engaged with our global panel of 75 mentors. We, at the Power 2 Inspire Foundation, are determined to building up young professionals who desire to have a career as music producers, singers/songwriters and music label executives. So we thank you again for your generosity, it does not go unnoticed. Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy New Year. Continue to stay inspired! 
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Power 2 Inspire Foundation-#GivingTuesday
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The Power 2 Inspire Foundation (a 501c3) was created in 2013 by Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew, with the commitment of helping young aspiring music creators and industry leaders rise to their highest self. We are reaching out to you to join us in our mission of supporting these young people. During this unprecedented time in global history, we especially need to pay special attention to those who may be struggling to find inspiration and stay motivated. This summer, we introduced the Power 2 Inspire (P2I) Mentorship and Internship Program which was offered completely virtually. We were proud to present this four-week program in response to the current Black Lives Matter initiative. Twenty-five (25) extraordinary Black and Brown young people (ages 18-24) from both the U.S. and the U.K. received an experience to learn the ropes with a front row ‘digital’ view of what it takes to succeed in the music industry. Please meet three of the Class of 2020. We are proud of all of them and will be introducing more to you in our monthly newsletters. A special thank you to the 75 mentors that joined us on this journey!Intern Highlights |
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Urael Blackshear (better known as UraelB) is a 22 year old Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur from Inglewood, CA. He founded his independent brand and music label: (RTR) Respect The Real LLC. in 2017, in honor of his grandmother who transitioned in January of that year. UraelB has recently released two singles ("Groovy" and "Shadowboxing"), performed vocals for Nelly on two episodes of ABC’s "Dancing With The Stars" and launched merchandise for his 2020 album “DemiGod”. More music and content from UraelB is expected in the beginning of 2021. |
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Brianna Knight is a 22 year old, 2020 graduate from SUNY New Paltz. She is a recording artist, songwriter, poet, published author and recently claimed the producer title. Brianna’s poem, “For My Kings” is featured in a book that was released on November 20th, titled “Mightier: Poets for Social Justice”. In addition, based on the success of her live Instagram sessions, Brianna is now in development to begin a weekly show titled “Poet Dreaming Chronicles” which will showcase her own talents while introducing other up and coming artists worldwide. Brianna lives by the testament “your network is your net worth”. |
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Johnathan Christie is a 22 year old musician with a degree in finance from Rutgers University Newark, Class of 2020. In July, he released his first EP, “Twelve” on all streaming platforms. Most recently, on the eve of Thanksgiving, he received an offer from Prudential Financial, which is a great place to start his finance career in his hometown of Newark, NJ. He applied to 400 jobs this year alone with 14 of them being at Prudential which taught him "consistency, perseverance and God's timing will breed results." |
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#GiveThanks from the Power 2 Inspire Foundation
What inspires you?During this unprecedented time in global history, we could all use some inspiration. We especially need to pay close attention to our young people who are struggling to find inspiration and stay motived. The Power 2 Inspire Foundation is dedicated to helping aspiring young music creators and industry leaders rise to their highest selves. With the launch of our Power 2 Inspire Mentorship/Internship Program this summer, we were able to give twenty-five young and creatively talented students the chance to follow their dreams. The future of entertainment is now… and with your help, we can deliver more master classes, more mentorship and internship programs, more scholarships and opportunities to uplift gifted, highly potential singer/songwriters, musicians and ambitious business executives with a passion to make….music with a heart. Next Tuesday, December 1st is Giving Tuesday. You will receive our Power2Inspire monthly newsletter on that day which will include how you can support our efforts in our #givingtuesday campaign. Your gifts make the gifts of our young people possible. Your generosity will not go unnoticed. From our heart to your home, have a blessed Thanksgiving!! Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew |
What’s New with the Power 2 Inspire Foundation
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What’s New with the Power 2 Inspire FoundationGreetings- We are so excited to share the inaugural issue of our monthly newsletter from our Power2Inspire Foundation. We established this foundation as our give back for the incredible blessings we have experienced in our professional and personal journeys. If it weren’t for the mentors in our lives, we would not be where we are and more importantly, who we are. Each month, we will be celebrating the young people who we have been blessed to encounter through our work at Power2Inspire. It is our hope that these stories will leave you.... inspired!! Ray and Vivian |
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