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Isha's Bio
Isha Edwards is a brand marketing consultant for and owner of EPiC Measures, LLC (EM). In part, Isha's role at EM involves developing brand-driven marketing initiatives, which align with a company or individual’s core values. Executive producing the videos, Celebrating the Men that Lead and Today’s Leading Ladies are premier examples.
Between working on client assigns, Isha instructs at Clayton State University's Center for Continuing Education, Emory Continuing Education; via the U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia's Center for Nonprofit, and the Small Business Development Center’s University of Georgia-Gwinnett campus.
Isha earned a degree in business management from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She also holds a branding and integrated marketing certificate from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Since 1992, Isha has served in a variety of administrative and educational roles. She has 19 years of experience working with corporate and nonprofit organizations and 16 years of experience in education to include 6 years with Emory University’s globally-ranked Goizueta Business School.
Among a myriad of talents, Isha is an avid writer whose experience varies from marketing communications to journalism. Her work has been featured in various business and entertainment outlets in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Ontario. In December 2007, Isha made her book editorial debut in marketing scholar, Dr. Jagdish Sheth’s Chindia Rising: How China and India Will Benefit Your Business. Through EM, Isha served as a marketing research editor for assistant professor of marketing, Dr. Arne Floh at Wien University in Vienna, Austria.
In March 2008, Isha became a guest expert for The Urban Network’s Music Entertainment & Marketing Summit in Los Angeles. She has since served as a guest speaker and advocate for music performing rights organization, SESAC as well as a panelist for The Recording Academy's Grammy University Network. For over a year, Isha served as a business plan advisor for then named, Branson School of Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa. Isha also served an advisor for the University of Southern California’s Marshall Consulting Program for two years. Currently, Isha is a collaborator with the Entrepreneurship Education Project; a longitudinal, data-driven study geared towards enhancing entrepreneurial self-efficacy and identity. In September 2010, Isha became the U.S. ambassador for the Entrepreneurship Incubator's Leadership Project in Cape Town, South Africa. An expert in business, branding, entertainment, and education, Isha has been a guest on a number of radio broadcasts including SUNY’s Old Westbury Online Radio in Old Westbury, New York, Rejoice 94.7 WAAW in Aiken, South Carolina, Atlanta based, The Good Life Radio and Chicago based, Touching Millions Blog Talk Radio. Prominent business periodicals, Inc.com and Investor’s Business Daily have cited Isha’s practical advice to business owners. Among business and entertainment publications, Isha has also been cited or featured in All Biz Answers, BrandMakerNews, UpStart Smart, Fan Bridge, Character Inc., and others.
To her credit, Isha's accomplishments have been highlighted in New York based, The Industry Cosign as well as via American Express’ OPEN Forum ®. During Women’s History month 2007, Isha was named a “Phenomenal Woman” by Chicago based 360° of Entertainment Heat. In 2009, The Chic Entrepreneur recognized Isha as “Chic of the Week” March 9-15, 2009. She was later the featured business woman in the July 2009 edition of Pink Ladders. On February 23, 2010, Isha was inducted into the University of Illinois College of Business Administration's 2010 Alumni Leadership Academy; an honor reflective of her achievements in leadership, teaching, and service.
Isha enjoys entertainment and the performing arts, particularly music, film, and dance. Her spare time is occupied with community volunteerism and mentoring youth and young adults.
Book or contact Isha via email: service@epicmeasures.com