# Valeisha Butterfield

> Fmr. Google VP & Co-President of The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs)

🦄 I’m a trusted strategist with proven impact for the world’s most dynamic brands in technology, policy and entertainment. 

👩🏽‍💻Former Vice President at Google 
leading global inclusion, innovation, and creator strategies (GOOGL; $3T market cap).

🎤 Former Co-President at The Recording Academy, home of the GRAMMY Awards, leading modernization, transformation and global industry engagement.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Served as the National Youth Vote Director for President Obama’s 2012 campaign, driving record-breaking youth voter turnout through culture-led organizing.

🤳🏾Appointed by the Obama Administration as Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce, advancing U.S. trade policy and economic competitiveness.

🌱 Founder and CEO of SEED Media, a storytelling platform redefining the intersection of music, media, and technology.

🏆 Recognized by Forbes, Billboard (cover feature), AdWeek, and Fast Company for leadership and impact across tech, policy, and entertainment.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Executive leadership & influence
✔️ Building your professional brand
✔️ New systems to scale your work
✔️ Career advice & mastering pivots 
✔️ Knowing & negotiating your value
✔️ Leading institutional transformation
✔️ Modernizing legacy brands 
✔️ Advice on media, culture & brand strategy
✔️ How to build global partnerships
✔️ Scaling inclusive organizations
✔️ Purpose-driven business growth
✔️ Work-life balance

Passionate about helping leaders and founders unlock influence, impact, and innovation across industries. Excited to share my experience to help you grow and scale with purpose.

**Rating:** 5/5 (5 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $250.00

## Subscription Plans

- Executive Leadership & Personal Brand — 1:1 Mentorship (VIP Access) ($3000.00/month)
- Lead with Influence & Build Your Brand — 1:1 Mentorship (Full Access) ($1500.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/valeishabutterfield)
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