Ep. 22 "Ebonnie Rowe" (Founder & Executive Director of PhemPhat Entertainment/Honey Jam Artist Development Program)
Welcome to the episode 22 of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men.
Today's episode features the unstoppable and relentless Ebonnie Rowe - Founder & Executive Director of PhemPhat Entertainment Group & Producer of The Honey Jam Emerging Artist Development Program for young female artists of all cultures and musical genres.
Founded in 1995, they provide promotional, mentoring, networking, educational and performance opportunities.
Artists such as Nelly Furtado, Melanie Fiona, Jully Black, Savannah Re, Haviah Mighty, LUKALA, Jordan Alexander, Leila Dey and many others performed early in their careers.
Ebonnie has organized impactful experiences for these artists, such as songwriting camps, industry workshops, mentor cafe's, tickets to major artist concerts, opportunities to attend the Polaris, Juno and Grammy Awards, and sessions to learn from major artists such as Jessie Reyez, Estelle, Fefe Dobson, Marsha Ambrosius, Melanie Fiona, LeToya Luckett, Elle Varner, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and more. The program creates a welcoming, supportive sisterhood and a safe space for young women to be vulnerable, to learn, to build self esteem and long-lasting relationships.
Ebonnie has participated in or moderated panels for CMW, Collision, RPSM Talks, Indie Week and more. Her work with Honey Jam has been profiled on CBC, e-talk, Global TV, Canada AM, Muchmusic, ET Canada, MacLeans, The Toronto Star, National Post, Globe & Mail and many other publications and media outlets.
She has been featured in books such as “Canada 150 Women - Conversations with Leaders, Champions, and Luminaries”, and "Put Your Dreams First, Handle Your Entertainment Business".
Additionally, Ebonnie has received many awards including the prestigious “Roy Thompson Award of Recognition”, “CIMA's Trailblazer Award” and the “YWCA Woman of Distinction Award”.
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