Lillie Mae-The Collective

Interview By La Sheera Lee

Lillie Mae-The Collective, is a force in the world of creatives. Lillie Mae, also known as The Brown Mermaid, is a phenom in the world of consulting. She utilizes her gift to gab to enhance the lives of the people around her.

This southern belle is all about building social capital to uplift our global community. Her vibe and her mission is to increase the message of positivity and add value to the spaces she inhabits. Lillie strives to assist others via her many platforms, to see the beauty of their own voices.

The Brown Mermaid is not afraid to think outside the box. Lillie Mae, is an innovator who is known as a transformationist artist. Lil, as her many friends call her, paints her world in vibrant and bold colors. She is known for her sassiness, wit, and style. Her talents are many. Lille Mae’s charm is contagious. Whether she is interviewing music industry legends or consulting with entrepreneurs, she does it all with an impeccable degree of professionalism and care. Let’s find out more about world of Lille Mae-The Collective.

LL: You are a Renaissance woman. What purposed you to strive in so many directions?

LM: I have always learned to do different things. I will try anything at least once. If I am good at it, I would learn the craft, until I perfect it. After the death of my father, I changed educational paths. In addition I learned different skills. I had a mentor who guided me through some life lessons. His teachings stuck with me. He advised me to learn different disciplines. In addition, he also urged me to utilize that knowledge to create my own businesses. I anchored his advice to start my consulting my fellow college students. I really enjoy everything I do. I get to use all of my skills and training in my consulting business.

LL: What prompted you to dive into the music industry?

LM: Basically, being in the music industry was not my initial plan. I did not choose this life. I was in a relationship with a guy who worked with an artist. The artist was talented but did not know the business. I ended up having a conversation with artist. He told the CEO of the company about me. He hired me as a consultant. I implemented a strategic plan. Six months later, I was given a position of VP within the company. Now, of course, there are a lot of other things that transpired during that timeframe. However, that is the blurb of the story.

LL: In your opinion, what makes a good artist manager? What sets apart great managers from average managers?

LM: First of all, in order to be a good manager, you have to be able to manage yourself. A good manger has to understand communication, leadership, and business. You have to understand the artist in relative to what their needs are in and out of the industry, In short, a good manger has to be a mother and father for their artist. A great manager is knowledgable about every apsect of their artist. It is not enough just to know their artisistry. A great manager truly pushes emotional, social, and business growth for their artist. They also push to find new ways to promote the artist’s brand.

LL: As a woman in a male dominated industry, how do you establish your presence?

LM: It does not brother me. When I speak, my presence is established. People can hear in my tone and voice that I know my stuff. I don’t have to put on airs. I am secure in who I am. I have to give my late father the credit for my confidence and tenacity. He instilled many of the attributes I display today.