I’m a Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated artist manager, music entrepreneur in the creative industries, and cultural leader with 30 years of experience.

About me

Madeline Nelson is the founder and CEO of Purple Cow Innovation, a creative agency, management company, and brand consultancy, and co-founder of the award-winning music scoring company SodoMoodLab. Her leadership has shaped culture across music, style, and social impact through roles at Amazon Music, Sony Music Entertainment, and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation. A champion for artists and women, Madeline blends artistic integrity, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to equity to drive meaningful, future-facing work.

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Music

From New Jack Swing to global superstars, my 30-year music journey transforms culture and drives innovation.

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Entrepreneurship

My ventures merge creative passion with business acumen, empowering diverse talent and reshaping industries.

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Leadership

I lead with vision and courage, empowering underrepresented voices and redefining creative excellence worldwide.

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Lifestyle

My lifestyle fuses curated style, mindful self-care, and deep spirituality to inspire purposeful creativity.

“ Music, leadership, and culture aren’t just industries—they’re movements. My purpose is to create, elevate, and inspire the next generation to do the same.”

“ Music, leadership, and culture aren’t just industries—they’re movements. My purpose is to create, elevate, and inspire the next generation to do the same.”

“ Music, leadership, and culture aren’t just industries—they’re movements. My purpose is to create, elevate, and inspire the next generation to do the same.”

“ Music, leadership, and culture aren’t just industries—they’re movements. My purpose is to create, elevate, and inspire the next generation to do the same.”

“ Music, leadership, and culture aren’t just industries—they’re movements. My purpose is to create, elevate, and inspire the next generation to do the same.”

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