MUSIC MOGUL TC THOMPKINS
April 3, 2015
Hosted by Sharon Rose Washington
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TC Thompkins is a behind the scenes music marketing expert who has lit the fire under many greats in the music industry. Because of his tenacity and skills he can quietly claim responsibly for an intricate part of many artist’s success and notoriety. His career expands with over 40 years of experience in the music industry as an entertainment consultant and marketing specialist. Thompkins Marketing, one of the nation’s leading Media companies offers world class entertainment services. In earlier years TC held the position of Vice President of CBS Records now known as Sony Music where under his leadership, Epic and Associated Labels became the number one urban label in the world. TC has closely worked with Sade, Luther Vandross, Eric Benet, Alicia Keyes, Richard Pryor, Public Enemy, Brandy and The Great King of Pop Michael Jackson and many more. A prominent accomplishment TC can claim is in the assisting of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to become the largest selling CD in Music History
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Join visionary host Sharon Rose Washington to explore the answer to the big question of “Why We Are Here” through interviews with movie, music, and entertainment industry artists and celebrities, business thought leaders, changemakers, bestselling authors, and many more. Each week, Sharon’s guests share from their palettes of self-discovery, self-expression, breakdowns, breakthroughs, and ‘a-ha’ moments of illumination to find their higher purpose, passion, and ‘calling’ that drove them to extraordinary achievements and changed the course of their lives. These luminaries’ spirited stories of healing, bravery, hope and faith will sharpen your awareness, touch your soul, and inspire you to see your life differently; their courage, compassion, wisdom and grace will connect you to your own power to live the conscious heart centered awakened life that is calling you.
Sharon Rose Washington
Sharon Rose Washington is a visionary author, entertainment industry producer, motivational speaker, empowerment coach, and energy healer. Born in Los Angeles, she was raised in the Pennsylvania Mountains by mother Thelma Rose and Native Cherokee grandmother, Katie Weaver.
At age 17, Sharon Rose enrolled at UCLA and Columbia School of Broadcasting. While in school, she landed her first job as production assistant to the popular Rick Dees and his morning show on KIIS-FM. Sharon Rose later went on to carve a career in television behind the scenes and in front of the camera at Fox, CBS, and KCAL Channel 9 before spending seven and a half years at the William Morris Agency (now WME). As a record breaking two-time “Jet” magazine centerfold and boxing "Ringside girl", Sharon Rose has modeled and is a member of AFTRA as a voiceover professional for almost 20 years.
Currently, she is an Empowerment Coach/Energy Healer and Motivational Speaker and has authored spiritual self- help books, “How to Walk the Earth as a Goddess” and “Pick a Positive Prayer” that have been endorsed by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and Gloria Steinem. She is currently working on her third book entitled, “As Violet Rose” and is a freelance writer for several magazines. Sharon has also been a writer on “All That”, a Nickelodeon TV series, and wrote and produced a highly successful DVD series on healing and empowerment for women, “Woman Heal Thyself” which sold over six thousand copies.