"Vivian Scott Chew's Fearless Innovation and Inspiration: A Lasting Legacy"

Vivian Scott Chew is a very successful and innovative person in the music industry. She has worked in many areas of the industry, including publishing, record labels, artist management, international marketing, and live music events. She started as an assistant to an entertainment attorney and then became the first African American female membership representative for ASCAP. She created the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, which celebrates the work of black music songwriters and producers. She also worked for record labels, where she discovered new talents like Shabba Ranks and Patra, and introduced a new genre of music into the mainstream. In 1998, she launched Time Zone International, the first U.S.-based African-American-owned company that provides recording artists with international marketing and promotion services. She also established Chew Entertainment with her husband, which produces events like "Night of Inspiration at Carnegie Hall". In 2013, they established the Power 2 Inspire Foundation to create opportunities for talented musicians, singers, songwriters, and business executives who have a passion for making music with a heart. Vivian is a fearless innovator who is leaving a legacy by creating opportunities for others.