MLK 2023: 'THE BUSINESS OF YOU' MASTERCLASS~ The Peabody Memphis Hotel

From the producers of the first three years of the MLK Holiday in Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre (1989-1992) including the opening tribute of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Now comes the Inaugural, THE BUSINESS OF YOU Masterclass on MLK Day at the Peabody Memphis Hotel.

The producers have produced numerous national productions across the nation including meaningful moments in Memphis to DC since then.

Now, 55 years beyond Rev. Dr. King’s Assassination, we are honoring Rev. King with a proud presentation for new dreamers to expand their brand and bring their dreams into reality.

Here’s a list of categories of who’s invited to pitch and be a part of this inaugural masterclass:

Creative Enterprises, Visionaries, Innovators, The Music Industry, Visual Artists, Spoken-word, Broadcast, Podcast, Sports and Entertainment, Journalism, Authors, Book Publishers, Mental Health and Wellness, Governmental and Public Servants, Sales and Marketing, Accountants, Image and Wardrobe, Architectural, Cosmetology, Graphic, Fashion, Interior Design, Welding, Culinary, Promoters, Architects of Divinity.

How it Works:

The pitch to attend the inaugural class begins with candidates submitting a 2-minute pitch on your company. Tell us about your business and why expanding your brand will bring your dream/vision into a greater reality.

100 persons will be selected to attend the Inaugural Business of You Masterclass as listed here. MLK HOLIDAY—January 16, 2023: We Got NOW! 11am~2pm.

Learn From National Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Forward Thinkers…Find out how you can earn while you learn, tour, monetize your talent, and more. Limited Space/Lunch Included. Submit Your 2-minute Written Pitch and See How You Can Attend

Deadline to Enter | Thursday, January 12 | 4pm | Winners will be Announced on Friday, January 13.

Register here and then send your 2-minute pitch to: [email protected]

NOTE: This ticket will certify you as a candidate for to enter (but not to attend) the masterclass. Upon your entry being one of the 100 participants selected you will be notified as a confirmed candidate participant to attend and to pitch your business for the Masterclass on January 16th. At this Inaugural Class, you will learn about branding and marketing your business and more about The Business of You Masterclass that has a total of 6 sessions. And YES. There will be a special MyMovement Tribute to Rev. Dr. King.

Participants will be empowered and network with brand leaders and business developers inside the creative economy.

Our Tribute to the Dedication of the MLK Memorial

Part One from Memphis

Part Two in DC at the MLK Memorial

• Our production company, MARTEX as we opened the National Civil Rights Museum in 1992 with the first MLK Holiday Tribute.

Yearly tributes are held at the MLK Memorial thanking and praising God for his use of Rev. Dr. King as the only minister on the National Mall that is honored for his work as a pastor, prophet, and man of God.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Peabody Memphis Hotel, Peabody Memphis Hotel, Memphis, United States