We had the good fortune of connecting with Chimere Scott and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chimere, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I started my Entertainment Company Southern Chocolate Ent because I wanted to open the door for others the way doors were opened for me. I wanted to give other dreamers like myself the opportunity to share their gifts as well as share my knowledge and all the things I’ve learned from my years of experience as an entertainer working in the Industry. I also wanted to produce and create more rolls for people of color as well as represent the female voice in the executive position in what is still, to this day, known to be a male dominated industry. By starting my entertainment company I don’t just get a seat at the table but I’m building my own house to put several tables in and there is room for many and much diversity.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am the CEO of Southern Chocolate Entertainment located in my home town of Atlanta, GA. I am proud to say that my full service entertainment company is both African American and Female owned and operated and represents cultural diversity in an industry where most of the executives are predominately caucasian men. I have over 20 plus years of professional experience in the entertainment industry as a singer and performer, recording artist, actress, song and script writer. I established my corporation in 2003 along with my music publishing company and have conducted all of my business through it. After years of recording with major label artists, touring abroad, and working with a multitude of national bands I began producing my own musical and theatrical shows and events. My company offers services such as music and film production, live entertainment, stage lighting and set design, song and jingle writing career consulting and more. It has taken a lot of hard work, sacrifice and perseverance to build my career and business. There were a few times that I felt like giving up but I’ve always known that this was the industry that I was called to. My dear late mother Regina Scott was an intricate part in what kept me going over the years and still is even in her absence. Iv’e learned that success is achieved by one’s personal definition and that you must stay nimble, creative and open new ideas in order to accomplish your overall goal. One road leads to the next so choose wisely the path you take. I want people to know that the world is truly your oyster and you can have the desires of your heart if you keep believing and put in the work. Our greatest ability is to create. Southern Chocolate Ent is currently offering free 30 minute consultations to anyone looking to develop their career or a creative concept.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Well, we would kick off the visit with VIP status at one of my shows on a Friday night then on Saturday morning if the weather was right we’d go for a jog at Piedmont Park followed by shopping at a few of my favorite vintage shops and thrift stores. Sunday we’d definitely do brunch with bottomless mimosas and and then lay around the house on Sunday binging our favorite shows. Monday I would take them to my office and show them where the real work happens and how I develop some of my dope ideas. I’d take them to see a show at the historic Fox Theater on a Wednesday night and for dinner and drinks after.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate my story to my immediate Family. My loving parents, siblings and my teenage daughter Lyric.

Website: www.southernchocolateent.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernchocolateent1/
Linkedin: Chimere Scott
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Southernchocolateent
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaXjlfnrVtOvutBRmsGjaw
Other: My Artist Page IG https://www.instagram.com/chimereworld/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chimereworld

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