Sophia Chang Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Sophia Chang is a screenwriter and author developing several TV projects, including a scripted series at FX based on her Audible memoir The Baddest Bitch in the Room. Earlier this year, she was featured in an episode of the Hulu series Defining Moments. Her memoir was released in print on September 8, 2020. Sophia recently founded Unlock Her Potential, a mentorship program for women of color. Sophia Chang is a trailblazer in the music industry, having managed artists such as Ol’ Dirty Bastard (RIP), RZA, GZA, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Q-Tip, and A Tribe Called Quest, as well as working with Paul Simon. She held various roles, including marketing at Atlantic Records, A&R at Jive Records, and A&R Administration at Universal Music Group. She also served as General Manager of RZA’s Razor Sharp Records, Cinematic Music Group, and Joey Bada$$’s Pro Era Records. In addition to her music industry achievements, Sophia trained with and managed a Shaolin Monk, who later became her partner and the father of her children. She has produced runway shows for Vivienne Tam and Project Runway All Stars, worked as an account executive at a digital agency, and engaged in business development at a cannabis company.