ABOUT
Melani Ismail is recognized as a Conceptual Visionary, with a
wealth of experience spanning over 30 years in the
entertainment industry. Through her consultant company
www.maiteammedia.com she has continuously expanded
her creative influence through various business endeavors
such as music, literature, film, and television. Melani
embarked on her career as a celebrity barber in Los Angeles,
granting her behind the scenes access and experience in the
entertainment industry.
At just 19, she successfully managed her first hip hop group
and co-founded a production company with two childhood
friends. Her journey led her to collaborate with some of the
industry's most prominent figures. In 1995, she met and
married her husband of now, 29 years, football legend Rocket
Ismail, which eventually led to the couple relocating their
family to Dallas, Texas. In 2003, Melani established a record
label, studio, and film company, while raising four young
children and supporting her husband's football career with
The Dallas Cowboys.
Melani executive produced several music projects and produced a film, "The Walk," featuring Eva
Marcelle from America's Top Model, with a release on Universal/Codeblack. In 2010, Melani was
selected as a cast member on VH1's Football Wives. She had the opportunity to showcase her debut
single, "You Bring the Love," to an audience of millions. She also released a single that was nominated
for The Independent Music Awards. This exposure led her being chosen to perform at an NFL Wives
event in Washington, DC, where she also enjoyed a private tour of The White House along with other
NFL Wives. Melani is a current member of the NFL Wives, Off The Field Wives Organization. Melani's
debuted her first book, "The Freedom of Letting Go," in 2011, and charted on the iTunes at #14 (Self
Help) and #55 (Health,Mind, & Body, as well as earned the "The Henri Award" for Most Inspirational
Book in 2011. She released two more books and is currently working on the follow up to her first book.
Following this success of her first book, she embarked on a journey as a keynote speaker at various
venues such as churches, colleges, and women's events. Melani has been a featured guest major shows
and publications including, The Today Show, NPR, Fox Sports Network, VH1, Inside Edition, TV Guide,
Vibe Magazine, La Mode Magazine, and more.
In 2019, Melani and her husband, Rocket, founded a non-profit organization, THE FUN FACTORY
funfactoryint.org aimed at supporting the young entrepreneurial community through music,
film/television, arts, and technology. THE FUN FACTORY has organized events providing young
individuals with the chance to learn directly from industry professionals in music, television, and film.
Notably, THE FUN FACTORY recently hosted several interns in Illinois who actively contributed to the
production of the feature film, featuring an all-star A list cast, released in theaters nationwide in winter
2024.
Mai Team Media is a leading marketing and branding consulting firm
committed to helping business and individuals achieve their goals by
enhancing their brand image, increasing visibility and establishing
excellence continuity across individual public figure ecosystems.
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conferences, workshops,
and more.
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A SIGNED PAPERBACK
"As we navigate along this journey we call life, we all have the
face the fear giant at some point. Melani addresses this
formidable foe with revealing candor, sound Biblical doctrine,
love and faith in action. Beautifully woven, it is engaging, real,
inspiring, and thoughtful and makes the reader want to turn
the page. This book will tug at your heartstrings and encourage
you at your core to press on through your fears or whatever
obstacles you face. Read it …it will bless your heart!"
~ Evelyn Henry Miller - Retired CFO TD Industries - Voted
one of top CFO's in Dallas
"Melani has written a thoughtful, insightful short book
describing her journey to overcome lifelong, real, but
ordinary fears and irrationalities that hampered her ability
to realize the happiness and success she so richly deserves.
Her faith is her constant and has helped her every step
along the way. She wisely warns us not to fear failure but to
accept its normality in our lives and try to overcome the
fears that accompany it. While not over-proselytizing, she
advocates more reliance on the simple principles
embedded in a solid faith in God. Melani, you have enriched
us all with your book."
~ Janet Hill - Mom/Advisor to Grant Hill
Duke University Board of Trustees- Hill Family Advisors
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Email Address
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