Sacramento, CA (Sept. 9, 2015) -- Ladybrille Magazine, the pioneer digital platform and authority on African fashion in the West’ and the pioneer voice for African women entrepreneurs is pleased to announce it has named top Hollywood executive brand manager, Jodie Blum, as its Ladybrille Woman of the Month for September 2015.
The Ladybrille ‘Woman of the Month’ is a monthly feature on the magazine’s and its podcast show ‘Ladybrille Woman Podcast Show and website, that celebrates outstanding women, locally and internationally, for their brilliant contributions to society.
Jodie Blum is a results driven leader who excels in executive brand management, programming and event/cause marketing solutions that influence funding decisions. An influential connector and builder of long term high profile relationships, she has continuously raised standards to maximize brand awareness and marketing initiatives.
Over the past 15 years, Jodie has designed and implemented the charitable efforts and foundations for an Academy Award winning director/actor, an NFL Hall of Famer and Grammy winning Hip Hop Artist. Most recently, Jodie held the position of Executive Director of GRAMMY U at The Recording Academy, known best for the GRAMMY Awards. Jodie lent her talents in developing a unique and fast-growing community of college students, who were pursuing a career in the recording industry. Working with game changers and industry icons to provide unique and cutting edge programming in order to help shape the future of an evolving music landscape.
Jodie created Image of Change, a collective philanthropic agency of like-minded high- profile humanitarians to effectively and responsibly maximize their charitable efforts. She also launched and served as the Executive Director of The Common Ground Foundation with artist/ actor "Common", as well as owned her own successful company specializing in non profit consulting, fundraising and special events. As the Executive Director for The Common Ground Foundation, she received an Emmy nomination for her "A Minute" campaign around HIV/AIDS testing in 2006, developed The Corner Book Club- the first online book club for teenagers and established partnerships with top level brands such as Cartier, American Airlines, Best Buy, Coca-Cola and many more.
“It is magnificent to be honored as Ladybrille Woman of the Month,” said Blum on receiving the Magazine’s recognition. “I hope to give people a window into my personal and professional journey and inspire those along the way.”
“Jodie is simply a remarkable individual and the consummate leader and professional,” said Uduak Oduok, Founder of Ladybrille Magazine. “She is the kind of brilliant leader and woman we celebrate at Ladybrille.”
Blum’s feature is now available on the Magazine website at http://www.ladybrillemag.com/
About Ladybrille Magazine
Founded in 2007, Ladybrille® is the pioneer digital platform and authority on African fashion in the West and voice for the African woman entrepreneur. The magazine also celebrates women entrepreneurs and brilliant leaders worldwide.
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