Two Generations,
One Mission

Blending Broadway wisdom with modern indie artist strategy

About us

EWMDesk Incorporated is a dynamic mother–daughter, nonprofit creative house led by Tony-nominated Broadway actress, recording artist, Smithsonian-honored educator Elisabeth Withers and her 20 y/o rising media strategist Marion Mendes.

Under the EWMDesk umbrella lives personalized merchandise, original music, an original autobiography being released this spring and their hit podcast: “Don’t Tell Daddy” — a funny, fearless, and heartfelt mother–daughter series exploring family, womanhood, culture, and creativity. The podcast is lighthearted, banter between a mother daughter.

Together, they fuse legacy and innovation—creating powerful pathways for women through:

Our Mission

To nurture women’s artistry, strengthen family legacy, and amplify voices on a global stage is what we do at the desk. See more information here!

Our Vision

To become the leading global platform nurturing women’s artistry and family-centered influence.

Elisabeth Withers

Broadway Performer & Recording Artist

Broadway performer and recording artist whose story anchors the EWM legacy.

Chelsea Mendes

Creative Strategist & Podcast Host

Chelsea is the founder of Before You Get Signed and a proud Spelman College graduate (Political Science). She brings a next-generation voice in entertainment law, artist development, and indie media, currently preparing for law school while building innovative platforms for emerging talent.

Two Generations, One Mission