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Playbook Media Group’s 2nd Annual Women Trailblazer Appreciation Brunch will honor female entertainment and journalism professionals on Sunday, March 26 at Hayaty NYC (103 Avenue A). Hosted by “Love and Hip Hop: New York” star Tara Wallace, the brunch will feature music by DJ Fugi Slim and DJ Furious, with a special performance by singer-songwriter Tayler Green. However, the stars of the power brunch are the six ladies being recognized for their achievements in the industry. Playbook MG will bring their efforts to the forefront as we approach the final week of Women’s History Month.

One of the honorees is Raven Carter, who has worked behind-the-scenes at some of media’s most influential brands. She has crafted original video content for BET, MadameNoire, Bossip, and other sites, and was formerly on the production staff of “The Apprentice,” Fox News, and “The Jerry Springer Show.” Carter is currently a senior producer at Moguldom Media Group, and has increased the visibility of their brands exponentially. Dara Cook, meanwhile, is VH1’s Vice President of Strategic Development. Her career at Viacom began at MTV, where she was a “Total Request Live” writer and producer, and the head writer for the 2007-2013 Video Music Awards, among other roles. The Ivy League graduate was recently commended for being “instrumental to VH1’s record growth” by the network’s president, Chris McCarthy.

In good company with these talented and driven women is Syntyché “Syn” Clarke. The former Big Yard Music and RPM marketing guru is now the Executive Vice President of Irie Jam Media Group Inc. and Caribbean Media Group Inc. The wife and mom also finds time to give back through her Irie Butterfly Foundation and its Irie Kids Summer Program. The community organization educates and enriches young people through Caribbean culture. Nonprofit work is also important to Women Trailblazer Appreciation Brunch honoree Jennifer H. Cunningham. She is the Vice President of Special Programming at the Newswomen’s Club of New York, as well as an award-winning editor, journalist, and photographer. Her work has appeared in ESSENCE, amNewYork, the New York Daily News, and other major media outlets, and Cunningham is currently the Exclusive Content Manager at Bossip.

Another experienced journalist and exceptional woman in media is KC Orcutt. She covered the Albany music scene for several years before joining The Source Magazine, Beatport, and finally, BET. While Orcutt has secured her dream job, she also contributes to XXL, Billboard, Spotify, and other outlets. Her ambition and love for the arts continue to set her apart from the crowd. The final trailblazer to be honored on Sunday is Minyvonne Burke. Before working as a Digital Content Producer at the New York Daily News, she was a fashion and entertainment reporter at the International Business Times. Her current beats include crime, breaking news, and pop culture.

Meet these dynamic women and network with other tastemakers at Playbook MG’s Women Trailblazer Appreciation Brunch on March 26. The brunch is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with unlimited mimosas from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event’s after party is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets and more information are available on Eventbrite.

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