FAB: Fashion And Beauty -- Career Info *P. Marie FIDM Fashion Club event

P. Marie Talent is home to Toledo's very first official Fashion Club for FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles). We develop young talent for confidence, fun, and ulitmately professional opportunities. Our founder is author and creative entrepreneur, Philana Marie Boles. She has been published by the top publishers in the world (Random House, HarperCollins, Viking) and is the author of two successful books for pre-teens/teens (Little Divas and Glitz). Little Divas drew critical praise and comparisons to Judy Blume and Phyliss Reynolds Naylor and the attention of television executives from Disney and Nickelodeon. GLitz was optioned for major motion picture film production in Hollywood with Philana attached as screenwriter. Additionally, Philana has worked for Glamour magazine, Spike Lee's 40 Acres & a Mule Filmworks, and is a publishing and brand consultant and is the founder of P. Marie Talent and Brand Management. While helping others to reach their publishing goals, Philana's forthcoming books include the Models Undercover mystery series for teens, a commercial comic book series, and more for adults. With a BFA in Creative Writing and Theater Philana is also completing her Executive MBA. For more, please visit www.pmarie.com and www.pmarietalent.com