Contributors

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Eric Young (DJ YM)

Eric Young is an open format internationally known DJ identified by the name “DJ YM”. His passion for music and drive to be the very best has transitioned his skill as a 7-instrument musician applying his musical training to work behind the turntables at clubs and notable events around the world. Born and raised in Chicago, IL has enabled him to use his unique skill-set as a musician to connect with and captivate his audience anywhere in the world. His love and understanding of music has allowed him to provide masterful performances during his live radio sets as well as opening for artists such as…

Pastor Troy, Jessica Sutta and Tommy Davidson. His appearances on the world stage include USA, Guam, Jordan and Korea DJ YM is also an established sound engineer, providing flawless sound production for 107.9 The Beat, Valdosta, GA for numerous live events requiring flexibility, and an expert level of understanding and control of live sound.

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Janenne Coleman (Lady Jae)

Minister Janénne C. Courtrell-Coleman, MS lovingly known as “Lady Jae” is the Co-Creator and Co-Host of the Sophisticated Spark Podcast. Born and raised on the South side of Chicago Lady Jae is no stranger to the needs of the community or the people. At a young age, Lady Jae discovered her passion for helping people. This passion led her to pursue her formal education in Psychology; in which she holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. Her work as a full-time Executive Director for a Childcare facility is where she really found her creativity and multitasking abilities flourish!Additionally, Lady Jae is a 17 Year U.S. Army veteran. This is where she took her love for Culinary Arts to become a 92G Food Service Specialist. Lady Jae’s desire to be the very best drove her to lead. Lady Jae is currently the Creator and Owner of Le Château Jae Entertainment LLC. Her entertainment business is a one-stop shop for all things entertainment!