Vessel Experiential Agency is a female led, and black owned marketing agency founded by Chelsea Hannah. Chelsea took charge of her career working in the entertainment industry with various brands, music labels and, and wine & spirits. 

Chelsea obtained her Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and her undergraduate degree from Hampton University. She has also graduate from the esteemed WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network) Academy.

She landed her first opportunity with EMVE Management Group, focusing on artist management, experiential activations, and brand partnerships. She simultaneously worked for several years at Universal Music Group (UMG) as a marketing representative at the center of the company working across all subsidiary labels of UMG. She introduced a company initiative where she then transitioned into a position as the Chair of the Youth Task Force for Meaningful Change. This department served as a driving force for equality and social justice within the music community at UMG.

Chelsea then began her journey as an entrepreneur, starting her own marketing agency, CHIC Agency. Through her company, she’s worked with Rolling Stone and Billboard on projects and campaigns for award shows, music festivals, artists, and other clients. She then transitioned into the wine and spirits industry where she served as the head of events leading over 250+ experiential events and brand partnerships for Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal.

Experiences have always been a big part of Chelsea’s life. Creating everlasting memories and unique experiences is important to her which is one of the key values of Vesssel Experiential. Entrepreneurship was always the end goal for Chelsea and she hopes to be used as a vessel for brands and individuals to bring their visions to life.