Ray Daniels:
is an award-winning entertainment executive, founder of R.A.Y.D.A.R Management LLC (2005), and host of the chart-topping podcast *The GAUDS Show*. A visionary leader in music and media, he has shaped careers for icons like Beyoncé, Lizzo, Usher, Future, and Saweetie, while negotiating landmark deals for artists such as NLE Choppa. His Bronx-to-Atlanta journey—from Delta Airlines employee to Grammy-winning hitmaker—fuels his mission to democratize industry knowledge through platforms like *The GAUDS Show* (#1 on Apple Podcasts’ Music Interview charts) and LYI Agency. Daniels embodies his “G.O.A.T.s and Underdogs” philosophy: achieving greatness through relentless hustle and empowering the next generation of creators.