Where media, innovation, entertainment, and influence converge, the entertainment industry is gearing up for one of the most anticipated star-studded gatherings of the season: the Lens of Influence Pre-Emmy® Celebration.

Presented by Jay Kay, The Many Wigs Podcast, and Dr. Eric Zuley of eZWay Network, this premiere event serves as the exclusive soft launch experience for the eZWay Connect App, eZWay.TV Network, and eZWay Meet video conferencing platform.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, author, speaker, or entertainment executive, Lens of Influence offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, celebrate ground-breaking media platforms, and walk the gold carpet.

Event Details at a Glance

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM PST (Gold Carpet arrivals begin at 10:00 AM PST)

• Location: Bahia LA Event Center & Restaurant, 1130 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301

• Dress Code: Business Casual or Dress to Impress

• RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

What to Expect at Lens of Influence

Hosted by Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless star and Emmy® Silver Circle Honoree) alongside Omar Periu (44x New York Times Best-Selling Author and host of Zero To Wealth on eZWay.TV), the day is packed with high-value networking, live entertainment, and exclusive showcases.

Key Highlights Include:

• 15-Foot Gold Carpet & On-Site Media Coverage: Full coverage on the carpet and throughout the floor with confirmed media outlets, including TAP Interviews, Getty Images, Shutterstock, eZWay News & TV, CIE Fashion Magazine & TV, Be Spire TV, and Heart of Hollywood.

• Live Showcase of over 45 Channels & 100+ Shows: Highlighting the expansion of the eZWay TV Network.

• Celebrity Book Signing Lounge: Hosted by Melissa Heathers, creator of The Book Crawl.

• Expert Channel Panels: Featuring specialized discussions on Business, Tech, Women’s Empowerment, Music, Authors, Speakers, Health & Wealth, and Celebrity Content.

• Comedy & Keynotes: Live comedy performance by Dannon Green (Baby Boy, The Parkers, The Shield) and keynote presentations by Christine Curran (Dining Empire) and Omar Periu.

• Pre-Emmy® Gifting Suite & Podcast Lounge: Interactive spaces to showcase products, record interviews, and mingle with VIPs.

• Community Impact: Supporting BVC Charity in their mission to give children better vision.

Confirmed & Invited Celebrity Guests

The event features a star-studded roster of creators, executives, and icons across TV, film, music, and business, including:

• Karen Lee Cohen – 8-Time Emmy® Award-Winning TV Producer

• Jeff Hoffman – Serial Entrepreneur, Founding Executive of Priceline & Booking.com, Emmy® & Grammy® Award-Winning Producer

• Ken Davitian – Actor (Borat, Cobra Kai, Get Smart)

• Brian Hooks – Actor, Producer & Comedian (3 Strikes, The Luau)

• Tyrone DuBose – R&B Music & Hall of Fame Historian

• J BEATZZ – Multi-Platinum, Grammy-Nominated Producer

• Ranella Ferrer – Award-Winning Singer & Star of Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian

• James Darius – Three-Time Congressional Honoree & eZWay Celebrity Ambassador

• Shyla Day – TEDx Speaker & Best-Selling Author

Access the complete celebs event flyers here: Lens of Influence Pre-Emmy Celebration

Ticket & RSVP Options

Multiple tiers are available depending on how you’d like to experience the event:

• General Admission ($29.99): Attend the main event and network.

• Dinner Access ($75.00): Includes access and dinner.

• VIP Seating ($150.00): Preferred VIP seating plus an exclusive gift bag.

• Gold Carpet ($499.99): Guaranteed press coverage across eZWay News, eZWay TV, and Google Indexing.

• Speaker & Vendor Packages ($1,500 – $5,000): Stage time, vendor booths, step-and-repeat placement, and featured guest interviews on EZ Talk Live or Many Wigs Podcast.

How to Attend & RSVP

Space is limited, and RSVPs close on Tuesday, September 1. Secure your spot today to celebrate innovation, entertainment, and influence in Southern California!

• Main Event Information & Ticket Options: Lens of Influence Official Website

• RSVP & Guest List Confirmation: Partiful Event RSVP Page

  Dr. Eric Zuley’s Wall of Fame Profile

  Written by Matt J. Doyle – EWOF – Blog