Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the creativity, dedication, and growth of our FamFrequency student-artists. Over the past several months, these young creatives have honed their skills in music production, branding, and entrepreneurship — and this event marks the culmination of their hard work.

Together, we’ll reflect on their journeys, highlight their achievements, and honor the community of families, mentors, and supporters who helped make it all possible.

Location: Indy Hall — 709 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 12:00–2:30 PM
Admission: Free with RSVP

Meet our Panelists:

Kayla Steen

Kayla Steen is a Creative Sync A&R professional and artist with a passion for bridging artistry and opportunity. Currently at UnitedMasters, she curates music for film, TV, and brand placements while mentoring emerging artists through programs such as Sync Sessions—a one-on-one mentorship initiative Kayla launched in November 2024 to address the lack of education around music licensing—as well as Sync 101, Beats by Dre’s Beats Academy, and Save The Music. With a background spanning music licensing and brand collaborations, Kayla focuses on demystifying sync for independent artists and creating pathways for their work to reach global audiences. Recently, she earned her first music supervision credit on a major Peacock production, further solidifying her role as a champion for artists navigating the sync space.

James C. McKinney

James C. McKinney is Assistant Professor of Music Industry and Music at Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. A practitioner-scholar with over 20 years of experience in the music and media industries, he has worked extensively as an executive manager, engineer, producer, songwriter, arranger, film scorer, keyboardist, vocalist, musical director, educator, and philanthropist. His creative credits span award-winning films, television, episodic series, and animation, including original scores for My Last Day Without You and S.O.U.L. of a Black Woman, which received acclaim at the 11th Charlotte Black Film Festival (2020). McKinney’s commercial scores have been featured by the Discovery Channel and Johnson & Johnson, and his work as a performer, co-writer, and co-producer has contributed to multiple GRAMMY-nominated performances.

In academia, McKinney integrates his extensive background in music production and audio technology with a forward-looking approach to creative scholarship. His teaching and research explore the intersections of immersive audio, multimedia composition, and experiential learning, fostering innovative recording practices and interactive storytelling techniques. Through his ongoing work in film scoring, VR environments, and multimedia production, McKinney advances new modes of artistic expression that bridge traditional and emerging technologies. A dedicated collaborator and thought leader in immersive audio and multimedia integration, McKinney continues to shape the dialogue between artistic innovation and educational practice. His interdisciplinary approach unites creative, technical, and pedagogical perspectives, empowering students and audiences.

Leah Streetman

Leah Streetman is a Music Supervisor, Producer and distinguished industry executive with specialized experience in the unique world of synchronized music for film, television + advertising, as well as the complex area of trailer music. Currently a freelance music supervisor for MGM+ (marketing) and other indie projects, she was previously the head of marketing music for all of HBO's Original Programming (Scripted & Documentary), such as: Euphoria, The White Lotus, House Of the Dragon, Insecure, Westworld, The Undoing, Bee Gees: How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?, TINA, American Utopia and the Music Box film series. She was a producer on the award-winning music documentary, Sidemen: Long Road To Glory. Prior to HBO, Leah was Music Supervisor for EPIX Network (marketing), and led the sync team as Vice President of Film + TV Creative Music for Universal Music Group's Republic and Motown Records. While at UMG, she oversaw creative sync music in All Media (film, tv, advertising) for artists like: The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Florence + The Machine, Pearl Jam, Lorde, James Bay, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Prince, Black Sabbath and Amy Winehouse.

As a leading Film + TV music executive, some of Leah's previous speaking appearances include: SXSW Music Conference, Billboard Film & TV Music Conference, Sync Summit, Mondo.NYC, Live The Biz, NARIP, NYU Tisch Film Studies, Brooklyn College, Eckerd College, Trident College and Indie Grants sponsored by the South Carolina Film Commission. An advocate for uplifting women in music and entertainment, she volunteers as a Mentor with organizations such as: She Is The Music (founded by Alicia Keys) and the Guild of Music Supervisors, as well as university programs.

FamFrequency Productions’ Annual Soirée: Certified Diamond
Join us for a dazzling evening at FamFrequency Productions' annual soirée, themed “Certified Diamond.” This fundraiser aims to raise awareness of our music and entrepreneurship programs while celebrating our talented student-artist graduates and incoming freshman class. The event brings the community together to support music, creative entrepreneurship, and the next generation of young innovators in Philadelphia.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of great food, cocktails, fellowship, art, and music, while dressed in your finest certified diamond attire!

About FamFrequency Productions
FamFrequency Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young music creatives through education and professional development. Our mission is to equip young musicians, particularly those from under-resourced communities, with the skills, resources, and opportunities to build sustainable careers in the music industry. Our comprehensive programs include music production, mixing and mastering, marketing and branding, financial literacy, and business planning.

This year’s event hosted by Shekhinah B., founder of the Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, will pay tribute to the leaders and visionaries within the Philadelphia community and the broader creative economy.

Event Highlights

• Cocktail Hour

• Program highlighting student-artists and community leaders

• Live Painting: Faye

• Silent Auction: Jingle Ball Tickets, Date Night, & More

• DJ Performances: DJ Delish, Oluwafemi, DJ Nash,

We encourage all attendees to embrace the spirit of the soirée by wearing bright, sparkly, or glitter-coated cocktail attire.

*Sponsorship packages available. Please email: lanisha@famfrequencyproductions.org

Matching Sponsor:

The Justamere Foundation will be matching donations up to $10,000. Their Mission is to impact generational poverty through grants for career education and supporting programs.

Gold Sponsor: