Where stars
align, success
follows.
Our Story
In 2011, Denise Thompson took a leap. After years in corporate America, she saw a gap in sports and entertainment management, one that needed a more personal, business-savvy approach. Realizing her skills were fully transferable, she set out to create something different.
She built Advise Sports & Entertainment with a team of like-minded professionals, dedicated to fostering genuine connections and empowering clients beyond their careers. Today, Advise has grown to be trusted by top athletes, artists, and business leaders for management, mentorship, education, and community impact.


The Team

Denise Thompson
CEO and Founder

Gayle Iles
Chief Financial Officer and Program Management

Ashly Cargle-Thompson
Chief of Business Strategy and Philanthropic Development

Ty Hardimon
Head of Business Operations and Client Relations

Nate Iden
Head of Client Solutions

Chris Jackson
Head of Entertainment Client Engagement and Tour Operations

Talia Sharrieff
Head of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships

Justin C. Smith
Head of Technology and Planning


