NiCalé Cruz

Brand Strategist · Entertainment Executive

NiCalé
Cruz

I don't manage artists. I build empires.

Billboard-recognized music executive
2021 BET Awards — Entertainment Influencer
20+ years in music, brand & strategy
Founder, OYB Agency®

Now accepting clients

Brand Audit Session

A focused 60-minute deep dive into your brand, positioning, and the gaps costing you deals, bookings, and income.

$497 · Limited spots available

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Billboard Recognized
BET Awards Entertainment Influencer
20+ Years in Industry
Fatman Scoop & Grammy Artists
OYB Agency® Founder

Positioning is everything.

NiCalé Cruz is a Billboard-recognized music executive and brand strategist who has spent 20+ years in the rooms most people only read about. She built her reputation managing Billboard-charting talent, negotiating major brand deals, and positioning artists for careers that outlast the spotlight.

As founder of OYB Agency® (Own Your Brand), she works with artists, entertainers, actors, and public figures who are ready to move beyond talent — into true ownership, strategic positioning, and legacy.

She's not a coach. She's not a manager. She's the woman you call when you're serious about building something that lasts.

"I wanted an Afro-Latina woman to obtain goals others said she couldn't — because having a multicultural perspective brings diversity and expands opportunity."
— NiCalé Cruz · Cosign Magazine, #12 of 1,000
20+
Years in music & entertainment
BET
2021 Entertainment Influencer Award
Dozens
Artists positioned & built
OYB
Agency founder & brand architect

Three ways to build.

01

Brand Audit

A focused 60-minute session where we dissect your brand, identify what's costing you deals, and map out exactly what needs to change.

$497

  • 60-min strategy session
  • Brand audit report
  • Top 3 priority fixes
  • 30-day action plan
02

Strategy Session

A deep-dive into your brand, positioning, income streams, and 12-month roadmap. For artists and creatives ready to make serious moves.

$997

  • 90-min strategy session
  • Full brand positioning doc
  • Revenue strategy map
  • 2-week email follow-up
03

Retainer

Ongoing brand strategy and advisory for entertainers building long-term. Monthly calls, real-time guidance, and direct access to NiCalé.

$2,500 / month

  • 2 strategy calls/month
  • Direct access via messaging
  • Brand review & approvals
  • Partnership & deal guidance

Built for people who are serious.

01 — Independent Artists

You have the talent. Not the strategy.

You're releasing music, building a following, but deals aren't coming and your brand isn't converting. You need someone who knows the industry from the inside.

02 — Entertainers in Reinvention

You're pivoting and need a clear direction.

Your career is shifting — new chapter, new ventures, new brand. You need strategic repositioning so the industry sees you the way you see yourself.

03 — Public Figures & Founders

Your name is your brand. It needs to work harder.

You're building something beyond performing — a business, a movement, a legacy. Your brand strategy needs to match your ambition.

04 — Creators Ready to Monetize

You have an audience. Now what?

You've built followers, credibility, and content — but you're not converting it into real income. Let's fix the strategy and open the revenue streams.

Real outcomes. No fluff.

"Went from unsigned and invisible to positioned for a label conversation within 90 days."

Brand audit + repositioning strategy. Changed artist's online presence, pitch deck, and booking approach entirely.

Independent Artist

"Finally understood what I was worth — and stopped taking deals that didn't reflect it."

Strategy session focused on brand valuation, deal negotiation framing, and long-term positioning for a touring artist.

Touring Performer

"She saw the gaps I couldn't see. Now my brand is generating income I wasn't leaving on the table."

Retainer client. Ongoing guidance across brand, content strategy, partnerships, and new revenue stream activation.

Entertainment Founder

The industry knows.

Shoutout LA Meet NiCalé Cruz — Artist Manager & Entertainment Connector
Vents Magazine Interview: Agent NiCalé Cruz on Building from Nothing
Voyage LA Meet NiCalé Cruz, OYB Agency — North Hollywood
Voyage Miami Meet NiCalé Cruz, OYB Agency — Downtown Miami
Cosign Magazine #12 of 1,000 — Featured Industry Power List

Ready to Build

Let's get to work.

Pick the option that fits where you are right now. Every engagement starts with a conversation — because the right strategy depends on knowing your situation first.

Brand Audit

$497

60 minutes. Diagnose the gaps. Leave with a clear action plan. Best for artists and creators who need direction fast.

Most Popular

Strategy Session

$997

90 minutes. Full brand and revenue strategy mapped out. Positioning doc included. Best for entertainers building seriously.

Monthly Retainer

$2,500/mo

Ongoing advisory. Direct access. Real-time guidance as you build. Best for founders and artists in active growth mode.

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Questions first? Email hello@nicalecruz.com