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"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It"

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It"

LTC FAST FACTS LTC is the first online/offline social network in existence for the Arts & Entertainment Industry.

WHAT: Local Talent Connect is a global social network (based in NYC) founded by Todd Wharton for the Arts & Entertainment Industry. This network is meant to be a tool for networking with others in their field, along with providing information and connections with those who can help turn dreams into reality. LTC caters to every artistic field, including but not limited to actors, singers, dancers, writers, musicians, designers, poets, comedians, etc.

Along with promoting your talents, the goal is to provide a means of bettering careers, of getting more linked to inside information and to create a place to meet new and prospective colleagues from all over the world so that you can share one thing in common – the goal to make it. The world is full of aspiring stars. LTC gives you a way to meet either in person or via the internet, as the LTC website offers a host of opportunities to do just that.

Everyone wants to be in the right place at the right time. LTC is a place to help make that happen.

Watch this Video for more about LTC: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqhrz-98HGadsm7U_tr7Z6tj_E-nzAFuF CONTACT INFORMATION/SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS WEBSITE: LocalTalentConnect.com; OFFICE: 718-255-1003; CELL: 516-455-7827 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/LocalTalentConnect; TWITTER: twitter.com/LocalTalentCX LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/pub/todd-wharton/62/767/177 ABOUT TODD WHARTON: Todd Wharton grew up first in Queens and then in East Meadow on Long Island, NY. He went to Woodland Middle School followed by East Meadow High School. He spent much of his youth playing basketball and could often be found at Veterans Memorial Park (aka Prospect Park) playing in pickup games. In fact, he was one of the top youth basketball players throughout his teenage years.

While he did go to college, it wasn’t really for him. “I was always more of a doer when it was on my terms. I’ve always leaned towards being creative and thinking outside the box so assignments and homework were just not for me.”

Instead, Todd’s life became more focused on making a living and for the past 20 years this native New Yorker has worked in a variety of positions in real estate and mortgage lending, as well as management and headserving positions in numerous restaurants. That gave him the opportunity to meet many up-and-coming artists and burgeoning superstars, which ultimately was how Local Talent Connect was born.

One theme that has always been a part of Todd’s philosophy is that no matter what you do, you need to put your whole heart and soul into it.

“One thing about me has always been that once I commit to something on my own terms, I finish it. My work ethic stems from my drive and my belief that I can do anything!”

To that end, Todd has incorporated his knowledge, experience and connections from is “day job” into LTC, as his goal is to continue to make Local Talent Connect the place where artists from all walks of life and from around the world can make connections.

Local Talent Connect – www.LocalTalentConnect.com – 718-255-1003 – Cell: 516-455-8827

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It"

WHY: Over his years of working in other industries founder Todd Wharton bonded with fellow employees; many were aspiring artists. In time, he noted what he calls the “downfall of passion” in them.

"Artists have an amazing drive for their passion, but watching that passion slowly erode in their eyes has always bothered me. I saw them consistently getting lost or caught up in the game of struggling to get by: connecting with the right people, going to the right seminars, attending the right shows, floating resumes all over town, going to every casting call possible, as well as demo gigs, practices, dress rehearsals, meetings, on top of supporting themselves with paying jobs, paying bills and so on. It gets pretty drowning.” Many of his friends gave up, so he decided to do something about it and that was the birth of LTC. "My Passion Is To Help Others Find Theirs" MORE ABOUT LTC: LTC was originally established & named LocalTalentNYC on FB on September 21, 2012 (dedicated to Todd’s mother on her birthday). In mid-December of 2012 the start-up icon changed the name to LTC because it became clear that this is not just about the artists of NYC, it's about the artists of the world! The LTC Network (The Official Network) was launched on January 1, 2014 Midnight/New Year’s Eve! The LTC Network includes:  LTC A&E Industry Monthly Mixers Presently being established in every major city across the country & soon abroad.  LTC presents "A Red Carpet Christmas" An annual end of the year celebration in NYC to honor & recognize all artists/professionals (of all genres, crafts & fields) & businesses involved in the Arts & Entertainment Industry!)  More to come in 2015 including LTC Stand Up Comedy NYC Hosted by The Reverend Bob Levy (of Howard Stern, The Artie Lange Show, Comedy Central and so on) This will be a monthly event to showcase up-and-coming comedians.

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NY ACTING SCENE-EXAMINER.COM: http://www.examiner.com/article/red-carpet-brings-new-york-cityentertainers-together-for-an-evening-of-action BERNE MEDIA ENTERPRISES: http://bernemediaenterprises.com/who-should-you-focus-on-at-networking-events LATE NIGHT WITH JOHNNY P: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1073649 LATE NIGHT WITH JOHNNY P: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1083943 AXS ENTERTAINMENT: http://www.examiner.com/article/tranquil-water-and-local-talent-connect-s-iv-the-artistshowcase BRONZE MAGAZINE: http://www.bronzemagonline.com/iv-the-artist-at-stage48/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BronzeMagazine+%28Bronze+Mag azine+via+Feedburner%29 NY ACTING SCENE-EXAMINER.COM: http://www.examiner.com/article/iv-the-artist-a-red-carpet-event-for-actors ON DECK WITH LUCY: http://blog.ondeckwithlucy.com/2013/12/03/connecting-with-the-talent-of-the-future/ BRONZE MAGAZINE: http://www.bronzemagonline.com/todd-wharton-local-talent-connect-connecting-artistsaround-the-world/

Local Talent Connect – www.LocalTalentConnect.com – 718-255-1003 – Cell: 516-455-8827

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It"

ABOUT THE NETWORK POKING AROUND THE LOCALTALENTCONNECT.COM WEBSITE:

LocalTalentNYC is updated daily and offers an array of items to help each and every member as follows: ALBUMS: Here each member can upload their photos. Members have the option to view, make comments & share photos. Each photo can also be tagged. We recommend that you use your professional & artistic titles for tagging purposes (Example: Actor, Model, Producer, etc.). Once pictures are uploaded, they will automatically be available for viewing under each member’s profile page as well under the box entitled "My Photo Gallery."

BLOGS: Member’s blogs will be featured both on their profile and in this blogs section.

DISCUSSION FORUM: The Discussion Forum was created to be a major invaluable tool because you can get answers, have discussions & obtain valuable information from contacts from all over the world! Once you submit your post it will automatically be added to your personal profile to view under "My Discussion Forum."

FILES: The "Files" section allows members to upload their files, bio/resumes, written works, etc., which can be viewed by others on the network and are also be automatically added to the member’s profile page as well as under the box titled "My Files."

INSPIRATIONAL COLUMN: In addition there is an Inspirational Column.

LTC BUSINESS DIRECTORY: The LTC Business Directory is a listing of member businesses and services, including personal websites. This is a major resource for any artist looking to find the businesses they require to help build their careers as well as businesses to obtain new potential followers and clients. Think of this as a business directory for the Arts & Entertainment Industry.

LTCLASSIFIEDS: This is where all classified ads can be posted.

LTC DESIGNS: A full service logo & business card design company. You can also “like” this page on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LTC-Designs/453465154718254 LTC INTERNET RADIO: This is a listing of any member radio sites.

LTC MONTHLY MIXERS: LTC is currently organizing A&E Industry Monthly Mixers all over the world as a place where all artists/professionals (of all genres) & businesses involved in the Arts & Entertainment Industry can come together each month & have the opportunity to meet & network in a relaxed environment. Each mixer will also include Happy Hour specials, a Step-N-Repeat banner w/a Red Carpet & a Professional Photographer. LTC welcomes those interested in holding a mixer to contact them using the "Contact LTC” form.

LTC PUBLICATIONS: This is a listing of any member publications.

Local Talent Connect – www.LocalTalentConnect.com – 718-255-1003 – Cell: 516-455-8827

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It" LTC PRESENTS "A RED CARPET CHRISTMAS": An annual end of the year celebration in NYC to honor & recognize all artists/professionals (of all genres, crafts & fields) & businesses involved in the Arts & Entertainment Industry!)

NETWORK GROUPS: The groups section is designed to help members network with artists & businesses locally, nationally or internationally. Here you can post messages, add photos, create events, write on the wall & so on. New groups can also be created by sending a request through the "Contact LTC" form. When an artist joins any of the network groups, each title of the group is added to that member’s profile picture located in the "Members" library & search page.

PROFILES: Promotional profiles are created for each member and categorized in their field of creative expertise, making it convenient to connect with others in your field. Profile changes & updates can be made anytime by sending a chat message or emailing us.

VIDEO: The video section allows you to upload a full playlist from your YouTube or any account. This feature will give any viewer the opportunity to scroll through a playlist, make comments & share. When the playlist is updated on YouTube, it will also update on LTC. In addition, videos will also automatically be added to profile pages under the box entitled "My Video Library.” A photo can also be uploaded as a Playlist Cover Photo.

WORLD EVENTS CALENDAR: Member’s up-coming concerts/shows/events are posted here for all to see and attend, and daily reminders are posted every morning.

Local Talent Connect – www.LocalTalentConnect.com – 718-255-1003 – Cell: 516-455-8827

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It"

TODD WHARTON BIO Todd Wharton was born on December 11 in 1973 at Long Island Jewish Hospital. He grew up first in Queens and then in East Meadow on Long Island, NY. He went to Woodland Middle School followed by East Meadow High School. He has two brothers.

While he spent most of his youth in Howard Beach and his adolescent & young adult years in East Meadow Long Island, NYC has always been his first home.

He spent much of his youth playing basketball and could often be found at Veterans Memorial Park (aka Prospect Park) playing in pickup games. In fact, he was one of the top youth basketball players throughout his teenage years.

Todd is a huge basketball, NY Knick fan and has always been an animal lover. One of his many dreams is to have three Siberian Huskies. In addition to sports Todd also has always enjoyed freelance illustrating and as a youth his mother encouraged him to take that skill one step further and attend art school.

While he did go to college, it wasn’t really for him. “I was always more of a doer when it was on my terms. I’ve always leaned towards being creative and thinking outside the box so assignments and homework were just not for me.” Instead, Todd’s life became more focused on making a living and for the past 20 years this native New Yorker has worked in a variety of positions in real estate and mortgage lending, as well as management and head-serving positions in numerous restaurants. That gave him the opportunity to meet many up-and-coming artists and burgeoning superstars, which ultimately was how Local Talent Connect was born.

One theme that has always been a part of Todd’s philosophy is that no matter what you do, you need to put your whole heart and soul into it. “One thing about me has always been that once I commit to something on my own terms, I finish it. My work ethic stems from my drive and my belief that I can do anything!” To that end, Todd has incorporated his knowledge, experience and connections from is “day job” into LTC, as his goal is to continue to make Local Talent Connect the place where artists from all walks of life and from around the world can make connections.

Local Talent Connect – www.LocalTalentConnect.com – 718-255-1003 – Cell: 516-455-8827

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It"

TODD WHARTON FACTS Age: 41

Birthday:

12/11/1973

Hometown: Astoria, Queens (NY)

Parents Names: Alan Wharton & Marlene Wharton Highlights in your Career: Receiving testimonials from strangers around the world, receiving the marketing of the year award from JCTtv, knowing that my company that I created from a laptop in a 3rd floor apartment in Queens has become a necessary global tool in the Arts and Entertainment Industry. Being recognized on the Subways in Manhattan by strangers.

Just knowing that what I am doing is effecting the lives of many all over the world in a positive way, is the greatest thrill in my life Talk about your background: I was born at Long Island Jewish Hospital, youth in Howard Beach and spent most of my adolescent & young adult years in East Meadow Long Island, but NYC in my heart has always been my first home. Huge Basketball, NY Knick fan. Raised by my now divorced Father & Mother. I have two brothers to whom are married with 2 kids each. Always been an animal lover. One-day looking to have 3 Siberian Huskies. Always enjoyed freelance illustrating as a youth where my mother was convinced I should attend art school What is Local Talent Connect: LTC is the global social network for the arts & entertainment industry What inspired you to start LTC: My family & My friends & collegues to whom I've worked with in the restaurant industry What’s a typical day for you: 6am - 10am working on the network & all it's social media outlets (Marketing, Updates, Events, Emails, Phone and in person meetings, B'Day/Anniversary Acknowledgements etc....) Go to work as a waiter (sometimes doubles) at Nick and Toni's Cafe on the Upper West Side. Going to the gym and getting back on the computer from 10PM - 2AM. Also, when available attending as many functions as possible for networking purposes and support of the industry How much did your parents influence your life: My father influence me with his outstanding work ethic, that if you really want something bad enough, you have to work hard for it My mother has always been the one person that know matter what I did in life (ups and downs) she has always been the one person that truly believed that no matter what I did in life, that she saw me eventually doing great things Who has been the most influential person in your life and why: Everyone always mentions someone else but forgets to acknowledge one person - themselves.

Local Talent Connect – www.LocalTalentConnect.com – 718-255-1003 – Cell: 516-455-8827

"It's A Red Carpet World & You Deserve To Walk It" So I am my most influential person, meaning, I believed in myself that much that I overcame obstacles on my own and got to wear I am today on my drive and passion to make a life for myself that I see for myself.

What are your goals: To inspire the aspiring artist to never give up on your dreams of making your passion into reality! To become the next Todd Wharton!

Who is Todd Wharton: Todd Wharton is someone who puts others needs first before his own. A self-made entrepreneur that found his calling through fate, patience & hard work!

What do people not know about you: That I never went to a 4 year college. My success has come from street smarts & self-discipline & self education in the business field.

What non work things do you like to do in your free time: Big movie buff, but more in home movies with Chinese Food. Working out at the gym, keeping a healthy mind and body is very important to me. Going out to dinners. Going to MSG to see the Knicks - BIG FAN!! Enjoying everything that NYC has to offer and spending quality time with my friends and family when possible Did you have any low points in your career/life and if so what were they: OBSTACLES/DETOURS have been the low points, but I looked at them as achievements. By stepping back and figuring out how to get around them or leap over them. So when I look back, those Obstacles (Low Points) have helped me achieve my future Goals (high Points) Is there anyone out there who you turn to for advice etc.: My brother Scott Wharton (CEO & Co-Founder of Vidtel) What would you tell someone who wants to walk in your shoes: "Walk in your own shoes, because everyone needs to focus on their own direction and not someone elses" Any Final Comments: "My Passion is to help others find their"

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