⏰ 48 Hours Away: Inside the Systems Behind SZA’s Global Run

Inside the Machine That Powers Global Artists 👩‍🎨

Class is back in session 🎓 This Thursday, November 20th at 2:00 PM EST, Symphony U welcomes MeLisa Chanele — Creative Executive & SZA’s Day-to-Day Manager — for a rare breakdown of the operational systems that power major artists at the highest level.

From Future’s Freebandz to her own management roster, to supporting SZA’s rise through Grammy wins, chart-topping releases, Super Bowl moments, and sold-out arena + stadium tours, MeLisa has spent the last decade solving complex problems and keeping global creative careers moving.

What You’ll Learn:

🎓 How top-tier artist operations actually function behind the scenes
🎓 How MeLisa supported SZA across award seasons, world tours, and rapid global growth
🎓 How to solve problems quickly and keep teams aligned when stakes are high
🎓 How to manage multi-hyphenate talent across music, fashion, media, and culture
🎓 The systems and decision-making that turn creative chaos into clarity

Why This Session Matters 🔥

Every major artist has a machine behind them — releases, touring, creative partners, schedules, and hundreds of moving parts that must work in sync. MeLisa has built and managed those systems for emerging artists, multi-disciplinary creatives, and global superstars alike.

From running operations for Freebandz talent to supporting one of the most influential artists of our time, her work offers a rare look into how high-pressure creative careers are sustained, scaled, and protected.

Now she’s breaking it all down for Symphony U.

Session Details 👇

📅 When: Wednesday, November 20th

⏰ Time: 2 PM EST

Don’t miss this chance to hear from an operator shaping the careers behind some of today’s biggest creative moments.