The Elevated Expert is a collective of four industry veterans helping entrepreneurs, celebrities, founders, and established talent optimize their careers for the creator economy and beyond. Each expert brings decades of experience in their specialty, and together they offer a comprehensive approach to career elevation.
Nicole Anderson is the President and CEO of NAL Speakers Bureau, a premier agency connecting high-impact thought leaders with stages worldwide. With 25+ years in business development and speaker representation, she helps experts clarify their message, craft compelling signature talks, and secure well-paid opportunities that grow both their influence and their income.
Jakki Taylor is an Emmy-winning producer and founder of This is Taylor Made Media. She honed her storytelling skills working alongside legends like Barbara Walters and Oprah Winfrey. She now coaches executives and experts to show up with clarity and confidence in every spotlight moment, combining decades of media production experience with modern digital storytelling techniques.
Dena Johnson is the CEO and Founder of BrandHue. Her 25-year career spans NBCUniversal, Telepictures/Warner Bros, UTA, and national campaigns for powerhouse brands like Unilever, ConAgra, P&G, and Taco Bell. She specializes in architecting strategic, story-driven collaborations that connect brands, talent, and companies with audiences of color.
Sonya Denyse is the founder of DreamDevelopment and former Head of Speaker Marketing at UTA Speakers, a division of United Talent Agency, where she also served on the agency's Leadership Council. She specializes in business development, AI optimization, and leadership development, positioning clients for legacy-level influence in their industry and beyond. She is a Perplexity Business Fellow.