Life & Work with Monet Anais of Hollywood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Monet Anais.

Hi Monet, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I figured out where I wanted to go and how I wanted to end up at an early age, but getting there has been the journey. After spending years as an independent artist and writing film & TV with no real rewards or accomplishments, I finally had a breakthrough!

An unexpected opportunity appeared through a new friendship. I was invited to work with their company that was small and independent, focusing on building celebrity brands. This was a blessing in disguise because I’m spinning my wheels for years, wondering when I’ll finally get my “big break”, only to learn there is no such thing. It’s up to you! Through working with this company, my knowledge of public relations, branding, and marketing expanded. I learned the Hollywood events game, built a media foundation, and this has only propelled me to where I’m at now.

Today, I’m doing a lot more than writing and music. I’m producing podcasts, started a social media and branding agency called Launch Society Co., and still find time for my personal projects. This summer, I’m releasing a few songs, including “Alone Tonight” and “Baddies Worldwide” with DJ Sparadise, which I can’t wait for everyone to hear.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has never been a smooth road, and life in general is not. My friends and I laugh all the time that we wish “they” had warned us when we were kids about adulting! Nothing in life comes easily! A quote I always keep in mind from Les Brown:

“In life, you’re either in a problem, just got out of a problem, or headed towards one.”

I’ve learned to embrace this. In my career, I’ve been through probably 6 managers, worked with numerous producers on projects that weren’t completed, created content and shows that never went anywhere, several failed relationships, and unfortunately, fake friends. Disappointments can be all around, but it’s what you make of them.

I’ll tell you a story. There was this one manager whom I had met through one of my best friends. We’ll call him Bill. It was a new connection, and he put us in touch without hesitating because the guy, Bill, sounded like he had all the right connections and a solid plan for me. He claimed to work with rappers like Flava Flav, DaBaby, and Cardi B. Although he mostly worked with rappers and I’m a singer, he promised he could still do the same for me.

The contracts were signed, and we began working together officially. We began collaborating with other artists and planned to take a trip to Colombia. Part of the plan was to do some charity work over there but also hit the Latino market. It all sounded great. I was investing in studio time, and we had one song and video done after the first month.

Bill would do things like say he’s in touch with Rihanna’s manager to set up a formal meeting with the four of us to discuss a song collaboration, only to show up the day of, and it turns out to be a meet-and-greet open to the public with hundreds of other people. I couldn’t believe it! I drove two hours, was dressed to the nines, only to not get the meeting that was promised.

He wanted me to start paying him a fee directly for his services, which is also a red flag (for those out there who don’t know, you should never have to pay a manager out of pocket up front). On top of it, he had a huge attitude and would often be misogynistic or sexist, talking down to me as though I were brand new to the music industry. It was very bad energy. Although there has been great progress for women, this is still a male-dominated industry for both film and music, so you’ll find this kind of situation often. I’m sure other female artists out there can relate!

I fired Bill as my manager. There was a lot to navigate, and I went through growing pains to come out better on the other side.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a music artist, songwriter, screenwriter, podcast producer, brand manager, social media strategist, media founder, and making them all work together for my personal brand and new company Launch Society Co.

I’m excited for all the projects that I’m working on, including Soul Recovery Podcast @soulrecoverypodcast on all platforms, working on house/r&b music, and growing my clientele. For years, I felt spread thin and all over the place but now my goals and everything that I’m doing are in alignment, and it feels great. The growth that is happening on my different platforms makes me proud, for example, getting 1M+ views every month on some accounts, helping people rebrand so that they can be happy with what they’re presenting to the world, and have some exciting projects in the works for my brand.

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
The best thing that has helped me along my journey is experience and learning how to navigate the challenges of being in the entertainment industry. There are a few people I enjoy listening to for learning and inspiration such as Les Brown, Whitney Uland, Leila Hormozi, Zoe Unlimited, who all provide really important information for independent artists or motivation in general.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammonetanais and https://instagram.com/launchsocietyco
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/monetanaisofficial
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monetanais/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@monetanais

Image Credits
Boujie Empire Ent., Sterlings Photo Service, Miezeer Images, O Photography,