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Erica Jorgensen
Erica Jorgensen
Assistant News Director at Boston 25 News • Former Executive Producer, Special Projects & Streaming at NBC10 Boston

2026 Production

"I had the pleasure of working with Shefik for several years while at NBCUniversal... Shefik always did a great job coordinating all of the moving parts! He creative, thoughtful, proactive and a strong — everything one would ask for in a colleague!"

Tags: Employee Resource GroupsNBCUniversalCox Media GroupProactiveThoughtful

Eric Hanson
Eric Hanson
Executive Digital Producer at "On Par with Maury Povich" • Former Director of Digital Media at NBCUniversal

2026 Production

"I had the pleasure of working with Shefik at NBC... He is one of the most creative and resourceful people I've worked with. Shefik has a true 'road to yes' attitude and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure colleagues feel supported and confident."

Tags: NBCUniversalResourcefulCreativeProfessionalRoad to Yes

Marc Iacovelli
Marc Iacovelli
Vice President, Program Planning & Scheduling at NBC Sports / NBCUniversal

2026 Technology

"I worked with Sir Shefik for about 2 years on many NBC Sports scheduling systems helping me and my team to be most efficient in our day-to-day tasks. Shefik understood exactly what we needed and what was the best approach to get there."

Tags: Project ExecutionBusiness NeedsNBC SportsScheduling SystemsRecommendations

Bob Conover
Bob Conover
13-Time Emmy Award Winner • Engineer 3, Digital Systems & Reliability at Peacock / NBCUniversal

2026 Production

"Shefik is the consummate leader, whose professionalism...and deep expertise make a real impact every day. Whether tackling complex challenges or collaborating across teams, Shefik consistently brings clarity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence."

Tags: Consummate LeaderRare CombinationTechnical ExcellenceProblem SolvingImpactful Outreach

Cleveland Oakes
Cleveland Oakes
Mental Health Counselor at Metropolitan Center for Mental Health • Former Client Service Leader at NBCUniversal

2026 Production

"I had the pleasure of working with Emmy Award winner Shefik during my time at NBCUniversal, where he proved to be both an exceptional technologist and a collaborative partner... Throughout his career, Shefik has demonstrated remarkable versatility."

Tags: Exceptional TechnologistCollaborative PartnerHighly RecommendCreative SensibilityEngineering Discipline

Melissa Braverman Spears
Melissa Braverman Spears
Senior Area Marketing Manager at Hyatt Regency • Former Associate Director of Marketing at The Pierre / Taj Hotels

2019 Production

"I had the pleasure of getting to know Shefik when he covered The Pierre hotel's monthly cabaret series, 'Broadway at The Pierre'. His professionalism, collaborative spirit, and positive energy made him a joy to work with... He is an ideal candidate."

Tags: ProfessionalismCollaborative SpiritPositive EnergyJoyPop Culture Expert

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Shanna Marie
Former CEO at Mind Yard New York

2018 Production

"Creativity, commitment, and community are Shefik's strong suits. He is outstanding in goal setting and fulfillment. The world has plenty to look forward to from this amazing powerhouse."

Tags: CommitmentCreativityCreativity, commitment, and communityCommunityOutstanding

Heather Lata
Executive Director at Northern Scholarship Program / Miss America Organization

2018 Judging

"Shefik was an asset to our judge's panel at the Triple Crown Local Pageant within the Miss New Jersey Education Foundation and Miss America Organization. Shefik was passionate about his responsibilities and conducted himself in a professional manner..."

Tags: Northern Scholarship ProgramMiss America OrganizationMiss AmericaPageantWinners

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Laurence Juber
2-Time Grammy Award Winner • Lead Guitarist, Paul McCartney & Wings (1978-1981)

2018 Production

"I've done countless interviews in my career, but no one has been as creative and multi-dimensional as Shefik."

Tags: Grammy Award WinnerPaul McCartney & WingsGuitaristFingerstyle GuitarThe Beatles

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Duane Gazi-White
Co-Founder and President at Re•new Artists, Imaging and Consulting

2018 Production

"It truly was an honor working with 'Shefik presents Invocation'. Congratulations my friend, on your award winning series. You're a master at your craft. A true visionary who uses 'Invocation' as a vessel to help myself and other artists share..."

Tags: ModelsImagingConsultingKathy SledgeMelba Moore

Photo Credit: Shefik

Rui Benros
Managing Editor at Yonkers Voice

2018 Production

"We at Yonkers Voice are happy to be collaborating with 'Shefik presents Invocation'. We feel that this partnership will create the perfect balance."

Tags: CandidVideographyBreaking NewsHighlightsPerfect Balance

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Rashgene Gazi-White
Co-Founder and Vice President at Re.new Artists, Imaging and Consulting

2018 Production

"The award winning 'Shefik presents Invocation' is such a great platform for artists to share their stories. Shefik has really created something magnificent! Thank you for letting us be a part of this incredible experience."

Tags: MagnificentImagingModelsMelba MooreKathy Sledge

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Siedah Garrett
2-Time Academy Award Nominee • Grammy Award Winner

2017 Production

"I am honored to have worked with such a legendary artist as Michael Jackson. As co-writer of 'Man in the Mirror', I am proud of the song's global impact and its inspirational appeal to invoke 'change'. I miss Michael dearly..."

Tags: Academy Award NomineeGrammy Award WinnerMichael JacksonQuincy JonesMadonna

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Charles Valentino
Scarecrow, "The Wiz" - 1st National Tour (1976) and Broadway Revival (1984)

2017 Production

"What an amazing human being you are — that wonderful spirit you are! Congratulations my friend. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of the experience. What an honor!"

Tags: ScarecrowThe WizHonorAmazing HumanExperience

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Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord
Multi-Platinum Music Producer

2017 Production

"Working with Shefik was an incredible experience to me. I appreciate how his show allowed me to open up about my miraculous experiences in life freely, and share my music career endeavors. Thankful to have someone like him to stay connected..."

Tags: LudacrisBabyfaceAriana GrandeChris BrownKirk Franklin

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½ Pint
Member, Son of Bazerk and No Self Control

2017 Production

"Congratulations, Shefik! You are truly inspirational, and I thank you for the opportunity to work with you and share my story. It was a pleasure. You are a humble, spiritual, and generous man. May you continue to invoke the spirit of sharing..."

Tags: InspirationalPublic EnemyHumbleSpiritualityGenerous

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Tony Terry
Recording Artist • Actor

2017 Production

"I was honored to be a guest on 'Shefik presents Invocation' and was very impressed with Shefik's production value. He sets the bar pretty high. Continued success with 'Invocation'."

Tags: Recording ArtistActorProduction ValueImpressedThe Wiz

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Chris Jasper
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner • Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983)

2017 Production

"It was a real pleasure working with Shefik on 'Shefik presents Invocation', and I enjoyed being his guest. Shefik is a true professional, and I congratulate him on this well-deserved award."

Tags: The Isley BrothersReal PleasureEnjoyedWell-DeservedTrue Professional

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Michael Alig
Artist • Party Promoter

2017 Production

"It has been a while since I've worked with someone as conscientious and organized as Shefik. From the moment I received his email asking me to be part of his show, until the time my episode went live, Shefik made certain nothing was left to chance."

Tags: Party PromoterConscientiousIn a HeartbeatOrganizedArtistic

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Mr. Every Day
Godson of Gil Scott-Heron • Recording Artist and CEO, Past Life Entertainment

2017 Production

"Being able to make a difference in this world is something not everyone is able to achieve. However, Shefik has done just that with 'Invocation'. It's an honor to have been a part of such an inspiring show."

Tags: Inspiring ShowPast Life EntertainmentGil Scott-HeronMake a DifferenceAchieve

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Sarah Dash
Member, Keith Richards & The X-Pensive Winos • Member, Labelle • Member, Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles

2017 Production

"Congratulations, Shefik, on your wonderful talent of bringing forth spiritual thoughts, with both creative and informative work, which will help humanity look up to what is known as wisdom."

Tags: LabellePatti LaBelleWonderful TalentSpiritual ThoughtsLegendary

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AJ Woodson
Editor-in-Chief at Black Westchester

2017 Production

"First, let me say that I am both humbled and honored about winning the dotComm Platinum Award... Shefik's vision for the nationally syndicated 'Invocation'...epitomizes the aforementioned quote, and it was a pleasure to work with and watch him work."

Tags: Black WestchesterHumbledHonoredRevolutionGeorge Washington Carver

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Sellah
Recording Artist

2017 Production

"Follow Shefik at 'Shefik presents Invocation' to hear inspiring stories to help you get through the day."

Tags: Recording ArtistInspiring StoriesInspirationalInspireSinger

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Shanna Marie
Former CEO at Mind Yard New York

2017 Production

"Congratulations on your awe-inspiring work, Shefik. I appreciate being a part of the series and the fun we all had during production. Your work resonates profoundly. Thank you for directing focus toward what everyone can identify with."

Tags: FocusMind Yard New YorkPowerfulLooking ForwardFuture Initiatives

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Michael Alig
Artist • Party Promoter

2017 Production

"Thank you for your messages. I have to say, I am super impressed by how on top of things you are, regarding press releases, links, and just promoting your show in general. You're persistent, but not overly so. Just enough to remind me."

Tags: Party PromoterArtistWork EthicSkillsPersistent

There are 71 total testimonials in this view, with 25 items displayed per page.