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Garner began her career in 1995 in Atlanta, GA when her twin sister, Elise, introduced her to Dallas Austin at DARP Studios. The connection was immediate for Austin and Garner and their relationship has stood the test of the music business for 28 years now. 

Austin had Garner work a variety of projects with his Dallas Austin Recording Projects and Rowdy Records producers and artists to include TLC, Lenny Kravitz, Monica, and many others. One of the greatest relationships that Austin shared with Garner was that of his mentor, Jheryl Busby. Jheryl became one of the greatest teachers and mentors for Garner.

In 1999, Austin requested Garner help break JT Money with his record “Who Dat”. Garner worked with JT Money and GBoyManagement for several years on marketing and promotions, through numerous projects.

In 1999, Garner began working with C. Tricky Stewart of Redzone Entertainment.  From 1999–2005, Garner was the go-to A&R coordinator for all major labels and numerous producers across the country. Some of the projects included, TLC, Usher, Beyonce, Destiny’s Child, Akon, Outkast, Pink, Blu Cantrell, Mya, Tyrese, B2K, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton and Jagged Edge to name a few.

Garner took the relationships she had developed over the years and continued to nurture and cultivate them. With over 45 albums and 200+ projects to her credit, one of her most memorable projects included fulfilling a life-long dream of coordinating a project for Michael Jackson and his team. 

For the past 18 years, Garner has worked on publishing catalogue evaluations, publishing acquisitions, publishing deals, publishing administration and copyright terminations. In 2005, Garner was introduced and worked with Jeanie Mason. Mason was Quincy Jones’ personal publishing guru, with a vast knowledge of copyright law. Mason was a part of the legal team that wrote The Copyright Law of 1976. Until Jeanie’s death in 2016, Garner was right by her side on every project. Since 2019, Garner and her team have become a powerhouse in Publishing Acquisitions. Together, they have closed over 185 Million in deals. 

Garner is responsible for the latest deal with Austin and Reservoir Media and is currently at the helm for Dallas Austin Music and DAD Global Music Publishing for Austin, managing his entire music catalogue.  Along with the Austin catalogue, Garner helps to manage the Isaac Hayes Enterprises catalogue with Isaac Hayes, III and works closely with Primary Wave on the NIL portion of the deal.