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People: Spoken Word Artist Brandon Leake Opens Up About 6-Year-Old Daughter’s Health Diagnosis in New Poem ‘Fear’ (Exclusive)
The AGT winner’s now 6-year-old daughter Aaliyah was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis, an incurable autoimmune disorder affecting muscles. Brandon Leake. Credit : MilaJo Photography NEED TO KNOW Brandon Leake reveals his daughter Aaliyah was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis, an incurable autoimmune disorder affecting muscles. Leake faced multiple challenges, including financial struggles, medical bills and relocating due to black mold in their home. The spoken w
Splash Magazine: CEO Melissa Core-Caballo’s Call to Women: Don’t Give Up Your Dream – Part Two.
"I am strong I am invincible I am woman" Helen Reddy, I Am Woman (1971) In Part One, Melissa Core-Caballo brought us into the moments that made her — a miracle baby, a beloved Nana’s last breath, and a mission she was born to carry. In Part Two, she crosses an ocean, survives a man’s world, builds something extraordinary, and finds love exactly where she least expected it. The girl who never stopped dancing becomes the woman who makes sure no one else does either. FOLLOWING T
CEO Melissa Core-Caballo’s Call to Women: Don’t Give Up Your Dream – Part One
“I am strong / I am invincible / I am woman / I am woman, watch me grow” — Helen Reddy, I Am Woman (1971) I spoke with her on a bright Australian morning — a big beautiful pink flower behind her on screen. Wide awake eyes that light up as she speaks and gestures. Melissa Core-Caballo dances with life as she talks. In a male dominated industry, she stands out as an entrepreneur, brand strategist, CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, a global branding and artist developme
M.A.C. : The Myth of “Having It All” Is Cracking—And Melissa Core-Caballo Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Every industry has its mythology. In music, it’s the overnight success that took ten years. In culture, it’s reinvention. In business, it’s scale at all costs. And for women moving through all three at once, it’s this: You can have it all—if you can keep up. Melissa Core-Caballo isn’t here to sell that myth.She’s here to dissect it. From Backstage to Boardroom—And Everything In Between As CEO and Co-Founder of Dead Horse Branding, Core-Caballo operates at the intersection o
Divine Magazine: The Cost of "Having It All": Why Women Are Still Carrying More Than Men
Melissa Core-Caballo asks what many women wonder: Is building it all worth it? A candid look at ambition. During International Women’s Month, conversations about empowerment are everywhere. Panels are scheduled. Posts are shared. Brands celebrate women publicly. But behind the curated messaging, a quieter question persists for women building careers , families, and futures simultaneously: Is it worth it? Melissa Core-Caballo, CEO and Co-Founder of Nashville-based global
The Myth of “Having It All” Is Cracking—And Melissa Core-Caballo Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Every industry has its mythology. In music, it’s the overnight success that took ten years.In culture, it’s reinvention.In business, it’s scale at all costs. And for women moving through all three at once, it’s this: You can have it all—if you can keep up. Melissa Core-Caballo isn’t here to sell that myth.She’s here to dissect it. From Backstage to Boardroom—And Everything In Between As CEO and Co-Founder of Dead Horse Branding, Core-Caballo operates at the intersection of
THE COST OF “HAVING IT ALL”: WHY WOMEN ARE STILL CARRYING MORE THAN MEN
“Is It Worth It?” — Melissa Core-Caballo Challenges the Unspoken Norms of Motherhood, Leadership, and the Invisible Load During International Women’s Month Photography Credit: Brittany Hope Hambrick, Dead Horse Branding During International Women’s Month, conversations about empowerment are everywhere. Panels are scheduled. Posts are shared. Brands celebrate women publicly. But behind the curated messaging, a quieter question persists for women building careers, families, a
Music Row: Dead Horse Branding Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Dead Horse Branding is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of dedication to music, branding and talent development . Founded by Melissa Core-Caballo and Rick Caballo , the agency bridges artistry and enterprise for names like Steven Tyler’s Loving Mary Band, Duck Dynasty, Tony Brown and Cyndi Lauper. From helping shape Grammy-winning artists to managing creative campaigns for international corporations, DHB’s seven-part brand system spanning consulting,
DEAD HORSE BRANDING (DHB) CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF CUTTING-EDGE STRATEGY IN MUSIC, BRANDING, AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Marking a Decade of Impact, DHB continues to Revolutionize Brand Development "If I had a choice to hire these students with all of these 7 modules under their belt when I was VP at MCA Nashville (a division of UMG) I would have hired them over my current executives.” — Tony Brown, Legendary Music Producer “The team at Dead Horse Branding has been a huge asset for me as I release my music. Their knowledge and experience with the current landscape of the music industry have h
Three Musicians Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025 Ceremony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three musicians were recognized for their lasting impact on country music during their formal induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday. The Medallion Ceremony was held Oct. 19 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater in downtown Nashville. Kenny Chesney was inducted into the Modern Era Artist category for his achievements during “one of the biggest careers in country music since the year 2000,” according to organizers. T
