FOUNDERS
Amanda Ahmad is an Emmy Award–winning Talent Producer with over 15 years of experience in talent relations, booking, casting, and event production. She has delivered marquee moments for major networks, platforms, and brands, including Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, MTV, AMC, and The American Cancer Society. A former Senior Director of Talent & Events at Viacom, Ahmad has produced cultural milestones, including FRIENDS: The Reunion, The Jonas Brothers Family Roast, Adele: One Night Only, and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. Most recently, she has served as Talent Management Director for Kevin Hart’s HARTBEAT Productions, overseeing casting across theatrical, sponsorship, and unscripted programming.
Melissa Chusid is an accomplished casting director and talent executive with over two decades of experience discovering, booking, and elevating A-list talent across television, film, digital media, sports, and branded content. Her credits include “Cold As Balls” with Kevin Hart, “Groundbreakers” with Billie Jean King, “Gutsy” with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion,” and feature films such as “August Rush” and “ A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints.” As founder of Hope Productions, Melissa advises leading media companies, platforms, and brands on talent strategy, celebrity and influencer casting, and content development. Previously, as Director of Talent at MSG Media, Spike TV, CBS College Sports, and Nickelodeon, she contributed to many culturally significant projects over the past 20 years by aligning the right personalities with compelling stories.
Angela Peluso is the Founder and CEO of DayMoon Talent, a leading talent booking and event production agency representing clients such as Higher Ground, the Obamas’ production company, The Athletic Podcasts, and The Jennifer Hudson Show. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, she has booked and produced for some of the world’s most prominent platforms, including the Emmy Awards, CBS, NBC, and two Olympic Games. Known for her unmatched ability to spot rising talent and elevate content, Angela has helped launch breakthrough careers and deliver standout moments for major brands. Today, she is regarded as one of the most sought-after talent bookers in the country.
Robin Reinhardt is a veteran Talent Producer with over 25 years of experience booking A-list celebrities for award shows, live events, and television. As founder of R&R Talent, she has shaped marquee productions including the Film Independent Spirit Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Primetime Creative Arts Emmys, Peabody Awards, American Cinematheque Awards, People's Choice Awards and BAFTA Britannia Awards. A former Senior Vice President at MTV, Robin's booking impacted some of the network's key cultural moments including Total Request Live, the Movie Awards and Video Music Awards, and is known for her deep industry relationships, creative vision, and ability to deliver unforgettable, talent-driven programming.