Meet Charity “Holly” Haith

 

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Charity “Holly” Haith. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Charity “Holly”, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

I fell in love with Entertainment for the first time when I was ten. That was the year that I noticed a new awakening of creative curiosity within myself. I would find myself many nights waking up from a dream I had, jotting down a rough draft script, and then acting out the dream with my barbie dolls and my best friend the next morning. Although I had been involved in dance for years prior to this moment, my mother took note to this new found talent and knew there was something very special happening. A few years later, my mother signed me up to audition for the drama department at Overton High School for the Performing Arts. Although the location of the school was on the other side of town and it would be hard for my single parent mom to commute daily, my mom was determined to find the perfect school to nurture my talents. I can still remember showing up to what seemed to be the real life version of FAME and auditioning as if my life depended on it. My palms were sweaty and my heart pounded in my chest like snare drums in a marching band. I knew that this was going to be a turning point in my life if I was accepted and had never been more sure about anything in my life. After being accepted, my life forever changed. While there, I was introduced and casted in various musicals, plays, and dance performances. I was also appointed to write scripts and direct productions alongside being senior class president, captain of the Pom squad and homecoming queen. My plate was overflowing with extracurricular activities, but I still found the time to seek talent around me. Because I had so much experience with the arts in high school, I would find myself searching for local talent and helping them nurture their skills with the knowledge I had learned. I then expanded to scouting my close friends who were talented just to give them guidance. They would often times come to me to review agreements and trusted me for advice on their teenage gigs. I never charged a cent. In my junior year of high school, I was elected to be our school’s National Forensics League President. While in that position, I lead the very first school wide Mock Trial. I researched various cases, sought after a real judge to orchestrate the mock trial, and elected faux jury members from our school to participate. I enjoyed every second of the Mock Trial process. My passion was immediately sparked yet again when asked in my junior year what I wanted to be when I grew up. I quickly responded with a huge smile, “I want to be an Entertainment Lawyer.”

After graduating from high school, I moved to Atlanta and soon graduated from Spelman College in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree. After having many jobs in the music industry, entertainment publicity, music & media journalism, as well as insurance industry over the next few years, I decided to fully pursue my lifelong dream of becoming an Actress; which brought me to Los Angeles, CA. Although falling in love with the process of pursuing Acting in the city of dreams felt like I was finally closer to my dreams, little did I know, California would be the move to spark my suppressed dreams of helping talented artists. After several years of seeking my true purpose and having talks with God, I decided to pursue Entertainment Law once and for all and enrolled in Law School in 2022. I am now working in the Business and Legal Affairs department at the largest record label in the world helping talented artists and creatives just like I was called to do from birth. I also recently founded my very own management company (Mahogany Management LLC) to help guide talented music artists and actors/actresses in the entertainment space.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am currently an entertainment law student pursuing entertainment and music law. I also work in the Business and Legal affairs department at the largest record label in the nation. Additionally, I have recently founded my very own management company “Mahogany Management” that seeks to guide music artists and actors in the entertainment space. I love helping artists and creatives on a daily basis. Studying law has allowed me to sharpen my skills in the entertainment space and utilize my knowledge to develop current business and contract affairs. Although juggling law school with work as a single parent of a toddler is a task in itself, I am dedicated to helping creatives understand business, intellectual property protection, and negotiation as a life skill.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Time-blocking, self-care and not fearing failure are the top 3 lessons that I would have to take away from my experience thus far. With all of my daily tasks (i.e. law school student, record label professional, homeschool teacher, CEO of a management company, single parent), I would not be as productive without time-blocking every hour of my day from sunrise to sunset. Eating times and nap times are also a must! Alongside that, self-care is also essential. Every morning, I wake up and say daily affirmations, meditate and pray as I look out at nature. I always time-block times and days to schedule in activities that I enjoy to do to replenish my spirit. (even if it is only a nail appt or hair appt for the month!) Lastly, not having a fear of failure has carried me through many areas of my life. I actually gravitate towards failure because at least it means I tried. If an idea is not working out, I don’t make a big deal out of moving on to the next goal and closing that chapter.

Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?

The number one challenge I am currently facing is time management and making sure that I remember to pour back into myself after giving so much of myself to others. I am learning that it is ok to turn the world off and unplug to renew your spirit and pour back into your cup every few weeks. Being that I have so much on my plate, this has become a necessity that I am learning not to feel guilty about. I am also meditating and exercising more and being intentional about speaking positivity over my life.

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Photographer: Evan Allen

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