Movers & Shakers: Jaylaan Ahmad Llewellyn of bluhammock music & bluhorse clothing

Jaylaan Llewellyn with her artist, Cary Brothers

The 29-year-old music executive and riding enthusiast Jaylaan AhmadLlewellyn, is bringing some new flavor to the table.
Jaylaan Llewellyn is the founder and CEO of bluhammock music and bluhorse clothing.

Bluhammock music is an indie record label based in New York City and is distributed by Sony’s RED distribution arm via MRI. Llewellyn has a roster of 8 artists on her label so far including: Virginia Coalition, Cary Brothers, Swati and Speech (yes, from Arrested Development), to name a few. All of her acts have their own unique flavor and have been featured on hit tv shows like The Hills and Greys Anatomy. This year there are plans to feature bluhammock music production in indie films.


Sister company, bluhorse clothing, was launched last summer and is a collection for hip, equestrian lifestyle-oriented individuals and represents relaxed luxury with an outdoor sensibility, and sporty, hip vibe. Her clothing line is gaining popularity on the equestrian set, here in the south and her products have sponsor at a few events. Now, I think it makes perfect sense that Jaylaan went into the equestrian clothing business. Those in the know, know that she's an avid riding enthusiast who participates in a lot of equestrian events, particularly here in South Florida, in Wellington and Palm Beach. Might I add, she's one of the few sistas competing in these events and she does quite well.
Jaylaan with her horse, Minute Maid

The Harvard University graduate is the daughter of Shahara and J. Bruce Llewellyn, currently chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

P.S.
If you're in Florida this Sunday, February 17th, Jaylaan's throwing the blu Party, benefitting the US Equestrian Team Foundation and the John T. Petters Foundation in Wellington, FL

The Africa Channel Wants to Dispel Stereotypes

Unfortunately, when the average American thinks of Africa, visions of poverty, famished children, AIDS and violence pops into their minds. Well, The Africa Channel aspires to dispel all of these negative African stereotypes. A native from Zimbabwe, James Makawa is the CEO and co-founder of the African Channel. "The whole idea is that it comes to you from an African perspective, which has been missing from so much news coverage and, yes, entertainment related to Africa," Makawa told Reuters.

The Africa Channel's target audience are those unfamiliar with African culture, but getting support from American cable providers has become a serious challenge for The Africa Channel. Located in North Hollywood California, they made it on air in Atlanta, New Orleans, Ireland and the UK but currently only reach an estimated 2 million homes in the USA through Comcast and Cox cable providers. Nearly 80% of the channel is entertainment dedicated with an African viewpoint( soap operas, reality shows, music, events, travel/lifestyle series etc). All of it family-friendly and in English.

Please contact your local cable provider and request The Africa Channel. It's about time the world sees Africa in a different light.
Visit www.theafricachannel.com

Black CEO Emerges for Nestle Waters

All hail John J. Harris!! He currently is the CEO of Nestlé Purina Europe and has been recenty promoted to the position of CEO of Nestlé Waters (brands such as Perrrier and Poland Springs) and executive vice president of Nestlé S.A. Mr. Harris will assume responsibility in the Paris location and will be operating with $8.9 billion in sales when CEO Carlo Donati retires, which is planned for December 1, 2008.

Nestlé stock is at an all-time high at $455, based on the success of the Nestlé Waters division. In North America, the Pure Life water brand saw sales jump more than 10% to reach $4.8 billion.

Harris says "I am very excited about the opportunity to work in a dynamic growth category. Water will become more important in the future as we look at ways to combat the growing obesity problem, especially among young people."
He plans to expand products in Africa, China and the Middle East.

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