New signings, agency milestones, and the brand events our talent shows up to — a running recap of what's new at Never Settle Media.
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We're beyond excited to officially have our LTK Agency Badge! This milestone marks an important step forward as we continue to grow and expand our creative community. With this achievement, we're more inspired than ever to create meaningful content, build impactful collaborations, and strengthen the connections we share with our talents and partners. Big things ahead, and we're just getting started!
Here's a quick recap of Vanessa's birthday and what a celebration it was! An unforgettable birthday recap for one of our amazing talents. It was a simple yet meaningful birthday recap that highlighted joy, connection, and appreciation!
Style, sparkle, and so much fun! NSM's NYFW x LTK experience had it all. From getting runway-ready to soaking in every iconic moment, it was a whirlwind of fashion!
All smiles at the Philips Sonicare event with Elsa Senat! The day was filled with exciting moments — from discovering oral care innovation to connecting with amazing people. We're grateful to have been part of such a great event.
Big thanks to La Roche-Posay for inviting Michelle Adibe to be part of the event! Throughout the event, meaningful conversations around skincare highlighted how consistent sunscreen use supports overall skin health and helps protect against everyday UV exposure.
It was an incredible and high-energy experience as we joined our talent Elsa Senat for a special night at the Wizards game in partnership with Lexus. A well-rounded and memorable experience that highlighted the strength of connection between talent, sport, and brand partnership.
NSM December Highlights & Updates
Huge thanks to the Black Professionals Summit 2025 for inviting Michelle Adibe! Serving as a panelist gave her the opportunity to share her experiences and perspectives, helping highlight important conversations within the community. The discussions were engaging, inspiring, and a great reminder of just how impactful diverse voices can be.
Attending the first-ever Miami Art Basel Awards was such a fun and inspiring experience. The energy was amazing — artists, creators, and industry folks all coming together to celebrate creativity in a fresh new way!
What a fun evening for the NSM team at a private dinner with Microsoft! Delicious food, great company, and plenty of laughs made it a truly memorable experience. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and leave feeling inspired and excited for what's next.
The NSM team had a blast at 12PM Studios! It was an amazing and inspiring experience, full of creativity and energy. A great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and see firsthand the creativity that drives both the team and the studio.
Still buzzing from the incredible experience with Briana Myles at Nylon House – Art Basel! Huge thanks for inviting her and giving us the chance to be part of this amazing event. We can't wait to see what next year has in store!
What a day at Puma! Everything was on point — from the designs to the vibes. We're so grateful to have been part of this fantastic event. Exploring the designs and engaging with the creative energy around us was a great reminder of the power of innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas. We can't wait for the next time to experience it all over again!
Such a fun and high-energy experience with Trenn Adams at the Apple Music event! The space was full of people having an amazing time, great vibes all around, and nonstop energy!
Never Settle Media's first-ever New York Fashion Week, attended alongside clients Shay Nicole Regis, Amani Rakeia, Lola Adesina, Nola Viva, and Mikaela Pabon. Highlights included the LTK Mixer and Sephora party, the Alexander Wang show, a brunch hosted by Drea Alexander for Silver & Riley, and — most memorably — Brooklyn-based designer Mikaela Pabon's debut runway show, unveiling the newest collection from her Dressed In Joy brand.
Isabella Mastrodicasa joined ScreenCraft's Writers Summit 2024 — a virtual series spanning four weekends of keynote conversations and live Q&As with today's top screenwriters, showrunners, and producers, featuring industry names like Issa López, Quinta Brunson, Richard Linklater, and Lulu Wang.
Social Assembly and Never Settle Media hosted their annual creator cocktail mixer, bringing together a community of influencers and content creators for an evening of networking, collaboration, and conversation — sharing ideas and strategies to elevate their content and presence for the year ahead.
A catered evening of mingling for students, executives, and faculty, this capstone celebration honored the New York Film Academy's graduating screenwriting students — giving them the chance to jumpstart their careers by pitching their film and TV thesis projects to entertainment-industry professionals.
Founder Isabella Mastrodicasa joined a roundtable with hundreds of students at Milan's prestigious Bocconi University to inspire the next generation of trailblazers. As an alumna and female entrepreneur, her story is featured in the school's new book — written by Il Corriere della Sera journalist Diana Cavalcoli and unveiled on International Women's Day — as part of the Changed by Women initiative celebrating the stories of women visionaries.
Founder Isabella Mastrodicasa joined a panel of industry executives at the 30th Austin Film Festival to discuss why securing representation in Hollywood matters for filmmakers from around the world. She also served on the jury for the festival’s Pitch Competition, weighing in on the film and TV ideas — and their marketability — of the many storytellers in attendance.
ZITA SEMPRI — directed by Stefania Spampinato and produced by our founder Isabella Mastrodicasa — made its Hollywood premiere at the 19th HollyShorts Film Festival, an acclaimed Oscar-qualifying showcase of the best short films from around the world, offering filmmakers a prestigious platform toward Academy Award recognition.
ZITA SEMPRI — directed by Stefania Spampinato and produced by founder Isabella Mastrodicasa — premiered in Italy at the 69th Taormina Film Festival, opened by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola in celebration of The Godfather's 50th anniversary. Set in the stunning coastal town of Taormina at the historic Greek Theatre (Teatro Antico di Taormina), the film screened among world premieres, international features, documentaries, and shorts spotlighting both established and emerging talent.
Social Assembly, Never Settle Media, and LTK (Like to Know It) co-hosted a creator cocktail mixer connecting a community of influencers and content creators for an evening of networking, collaboration, and fresh ideas — exploring strategies to elevate their content and presence for the year ahead.
Founder Isabella Mastrodicasa took part in an esteemed panel hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Austin Film Festival, exploring literary management and strong storytelling alongside fellow Hollywood representatives. Joined by Adam Kolbrenner and Robert Larios, the 'Securing Representation' panel helped emerging storytellers navigate the early pitfalls of film and TV — building the partnerships and representation needed to close deals and grow lasting careers.
Never Settle Media founder, digital creator manager, and producer Isabella Mastrodicasa joined the panel of judges for the 29th annual Austin Film Festival pitch competition. She also sat alongside fellow industry executives to discuss how to secure representation in Hollywood and how to pitch and sell scripts and ideas for film and TV.
Never Settle Media founder, digital talent manager, and producer Isabella Mastrodicasa joined the panel of judges for the 53rd annual Nashville Film Festival pitch competition, and joined fellow industry executives to discuss securing representation in Hollywood and how to pitch and sell scripts and ideas for film and TV.
Clients Winny Hayes and Stella 'N Spice joined the TikTok AAPI Family creator event with NSM founder Isabella Mastrodicasa at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica.
Client Lola Adesina and founder Isabella Mastrodicasa joined Meta's Creators summer event at Nobu Malibu — connecting with industry peers oceanfront.
Founder Isabella Mastrodicasa took part in this year’s New York Film Academy Pitch Festival, hearing fresh film and TV ideas from graduates about to enter the business — the future of the industry.
Client Stella 'N Spice and founder Isabella Mastrodicasa joined American Express Gold for an incredible event on the Santa Monica Pier — featuring beloved local foods, live performers, and rollercoasters by the sea.
Clients Stella 'N Spice and Amani Rakeia, with NSM founder Isabella Mastrodicasa, attended the Los Angeles premiere of Disney's Cheaper by the Dozen — now streaming on Disney+ — at the iconic El Capitan Theatre.
