Chanel Hudson-O’Connor is a television producer, a master public relations expert & strategist, and crisis manager known for shaping narratives at the center of culture and controversy. She is the Founder and CEO of The IA Entertainment Group and The CHE’ Production Group, where she develops original scripted and unscripted projects while advising high-profile CEOs and multi-million-dollar lifestyle brands on reputation management, strategic storytelling, and long-term brand positioning.
With more than two decades of experience in entertainment and public relations, Hudson-O’Connor has built a reputation as a steady force behind the scenes during moments of intense public scrutiny. She served as the sole crisis manager during the highly publicized murder trial of rapper Silento, navigating national media coverage with precision and discretion. Over the past decade, she has also worked privately with numerous high-profile figures engulfed in public scandal, guiding them through complex reputational challenges with clarity and control.
As a producer, Hudson-O’Connor continues to expand her presence in television. She executive produced her first mainstream true crime documentary for TV, becoming the first Black trans woman to executive produce a major crime documentary for television; an achievement that underscores both her industry authority and her role in widening representation behind the camera.
Her work spans television development, live digital commerce strategy, and executive advisory roles across the beauty and lifestyle industries. A trusted strategist to founders and CEOs, she understands not only how stories are created; but how they move markets, shift perception, and build legacy.
Beyond her professional life, Hudson-O’Connor is a wife and mother, grounding her high-profile work in a deeply personal commitment to stability, leadership, and generational impact.
As a Black trans woman in executive leadership, she enters every room with lived experience but defines herself by the results she delivers. Whether producing culturally relevant television or guiding public figures through defining moments, Chanel Hudson-O’Connor continues to influence how stories are told and who gets to tell them.