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Take a look at life through a colored lens... Colored Lens discusses the representation of minority groups in the entertainment industry and popular culture while exploring the minorities who are trying to break into the industry.

Aria Collins


    • Aug 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Are You Having Carnival Tabanca? Understanding Caribbean Carnival

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 57:05


    In this episode Sha from TingzNice stopped by to chat about her carnival experience and expertise. TingzNice is a platform made to highlight the Caribbean diaspora she is your carnival mentor! Ever since COVID-19 we haven't had a carnival since and in this episode Sha and I get to relive some of our carnival memories while sharing tips and tricks that you'll need once we're back on the road!Be sure to check out TingzNice on social media!https://tingznice.com/ Instagram/Twitter: @tingznice Colored Lens Podcast & Lifestyle https://www.podpage.com/colored-lens/Instagram/Twitter: @coloredlenspod 

    What Does Being A Black Dad Mean To You? Ft.Melanin Dads Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 96:34


    A father is someone who's the male biological parent of the child. A dad a male parental figure that is present and in a child's life.  This is a conversation about the guys, for the guys, by the guys. Julian from Melanin Dads Podcast stopped by Colored Lens to have a conversation of what being a black dad/father means to him. How do we break generational curses? We unpack many common stereotypes about black fathers and where it was rooted from. A conversation for anyone to check out! 

    Three Key Ingredients You Didn't Even Realize You Needed ft. Aria Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 22:19


    Aria stops by to talk about the three key things she's learned while striving towards her  personal and professional goals.  She also gives a personal life update on how she landed a promotion at NBCUniversal and pivoted her career path into marketing and business. This episode also includes a PRODUCT GIVEAWAY! Edge Naturale teamed up with Colored Lens to give you a FREE JAR! Edge Naturale is a follicle enhancer made to restore thinning or damaged edges. If you would like a chance to win all you have to do is take a screenshot of this episode or repost our social media post. Make sure to tag both @coloredlenspod and @edgenaturale. The winner will be selected by June 5th 2021.

    How Do You Start Your Career in Freelancing? Black Artist Shares Her Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 53:43


    Lauren better known as Lo Harris is a black artist, illustrator, and animator based in Brooklyn, NY.  Lo Harris stopped by Colored Lens to share how she established a freelance career in art. She has always treated her art as a hobby until one day she rediscovered her passion and transformed her career (Lo Harris previously worked at NBC). She shares many amazing tips and advice for early creatives who are looking to establish themselves.You can connect or look at Lo Harris Art at @loharris_art on Instagram or check out her website directly http://loharris.com/ Be apart of the Colored Lens Crew: Instagram - @coloredlenspod Twitter - @coloredlenspod Facebook - Colored Lens Podcast Facebook Private Group - Colored Lens Crew - Career Advice, Insights, and Tips

    How Do You Transform Your Passion Into A Career? Makeup Career In The Entertainment Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 46:45


    Patricia Ambroise from New York stopped by to talk about her experience as a key makeup and grooming artist in the media and entertainment industry.  She's been in the industry for over 10 years and have worked on feature films, television, music videos, commercials, and print.  We talked about the challenges and rewards working in the industry while looking at how social media has changed the game and opened new doors.  If you're considering a career in beauty, cosmetics, and/or freelancing listen to this episode! Patricia shares great advice on how you can start your journey. You can connect or look at Patricia's work at @themakeupsavant on Instagram or check out her portfolio  www.patriciaambroisemakeup.com. Be apart of the Colored Lens Crew: Instagram - @coloredlenspod Twitter - @coloredlenspod Facebook - Colored Lens Podcast Facebook Private Group - Colored Lens Crew - Career Advice, Insights, and TipsThis month is Women's History Month - #shareherstory 

    What Does Success Look Like In The Caribbean? Millennials In Grenada

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 65:29


    Our Guest Crystal Nedd (@neddyandfriends_gd) stops by to have a conversation on some 'struggles' millennials face in Grenada when looking to improve themselves. What does success look like for you? How can you succeed in this thing called adulting?This episode is Sponsored by Face of Grenada.If you're interested in entering our raffle for a free resume and cover letter follow these steps below!1.Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode2. Share on your social media be sure to tag us both so we can see it Instagram @coloredlenspod and @faceofgrenadaFacebook 'Colored Lens Podcast' and 'Face Of Grenada' AND THAT'S IT. GOODLUCK. Make sure you're staying apart of the Colored Lens CommunityFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/coloredlenspod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coloredlenspod/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/coloredlenspod

    How Do You Define Success? Black Millennials In Corporate Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 74:49


    Onika Richards (who works in Digital Media) stopped by to chat with Aria about life after graduation. We both share our experience working in the media and entertainment industry while having the follow up conversation about defining success.Onika Richards spends her 9-5 working in Digital Media and her 6-11 is spent as a Publicist. She also has a YouTube channel "Onika Richards" which focuses on Career Advice and her career journey.

    #PODCASTBLACKOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 21:43


    The unfortunate recent events remind us that for many years our black community has faced years of racism, oppression, and injustice. It never went away, we just got more cameras to capture these stories. We stand against racism and violence. Enough is enough. #podcastersforjustice { Here's my take as an Afro Caribbean immigrant living in the U.S.}

    How Do You Define Success? Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 13:48


    Many of us have been taught to look at success based on our career path or material wealth such as cars, home, and money. In this episode, Aria shares her insights on this outlook of life. How do you define success? Does an education determine success? If so do you need a degree for creative roles in the entertainment industry? She drops the gems on how you can achieve success in your own life.

    Thank You For Listening - Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 2:36


    Here's how you can a win $25 gift card with Colored Lens Podcast.1. Must be following Colored Lens Podcast on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (@coloredlenspod)2. Must listen to at least one episode of Colored Lens podcast here: https://www.colored-lens.com/podcast(Skip this step if you already listened to an episode in the past)3. Complete the survey: https://forms.gle/sfqrKYpqsQrqRVQJ8

    What's It Like....Being Goal Oriented in The Midst of a Pandemic (Announcement)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 10:06


    In general, we all got a list of things that we want to get done whether we're the type to write them down or keep it all in our heads - we all got things to do. In this episode, Aria talks about the pros, the cons, and her experience of being goal oriented (type A personality) in the midst of COVID-19. How can we try to stay focus when we're worried about the future? How do you manage it all? She also has an announcement.

    How To Achieve The Right Body? With Online Coach Get Fit With Massi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 56:59


    Massiel Encarnación, known as Massi, stopped by Colored Lens Podcast to discuss the affects online media has on our body image and insecurities. As an online coach that focuses primarily on women of color, Massi shares the most important steps you need to take when trying to achieve the "perfect" body. Aria and Massi also has a great conversation on the pros and cons of social media when it comes to health, fitness, and the conversation around our bodies.

    How Is The Coronavirus Outbreak Affecting the Media/Entertainment Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 19:19


    Aria discusses how the media industry is being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and how some are taking an unfortunate advantage of the outbreak. Let's talk about different aspects of the industry that you didn't realize would be affected. Do you believe streaming services will take "advantage" of those who are quarantined at home or will that be crossing an ethical limit? Also, for those of you who we're in the middle of the job searching process how do you go about finding your dream job during the Coronavirus outbreak? Aria shares her tips and tricks to making your time spent at home work to your advantage.*please note this episode has no health expert experience on the current outbreak, please everyone be safe and refer to cdc.gov for updates on the situation*

    What's It Like? How Does Being an Introvert or Extrovert Affect Your Performance at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 13:22


    Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you think it affects how you are on the job? Guess what it does! In this episode Aria discusses how you can use your personality type to conquer the workplace. Here's a hint: Small Talk is Key!

    What Makes A Relationship Actually Work? Understanding Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 46:38


    In this episode, Aria discusses what loves look like in the black community and how social media has played a toxic role in relationships especially in the millennial community and how you can make your current or future relationship work out. She also invites her boyfriend, Shakeem to share his insights on how men can make their relationship work. Aria & Shakeem Q&A session begins at 25:00.

    What's It Like...Dating At An All White College?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 22:04


    We're back to chat about what's it like having a relationship and dating in college when you're in a school that's mainly white and only 10% (or less) black. In this episode, Aria talks about her dating expectations vs. reality, dating outside your race, the random hookup culture, and advise for those who's in the dating scene right now!

    What's It Like...Having A Caribbean Accent in Media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 13:30


    Our hosts chat's about what's it like working in corporate media with a caribbean accent.

    What's The Difference Between A Celebrity and an Influencer? Keys to Influencer Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 31:25


    In today's age, is there a difference between a celebrity and an influencer. Do you feel like influencers needs to have a certain look, following or personality? Let's chat about it. If you're considering becoming an influencer, content creator, or own a brand this episode shares the influencer marketing secrets!

    NEW SERIES ALERT "What's It Like?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 1:54


    Within 15 minutes or less you'll hear about Aria's experience as a Black-Caribbean Immigrant in the media industry. What's It Like, is Colored Lens mini series uploaded bi weekly on Thursdays.

    What's It Like? - What's My New Year's Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 15:00


    What should you expect from Colored Lens this year? I want you to know so you can hold me accountable for it. Speak it into existence sis!

    Isn’t It A Shame How Poor People are Portrayed? Homelessness in Media & The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 27:00


    It may be the holiday season but did you know November is Homelessness Awareness Month? Most times blacks and hispanics are the only ones represented among the poor. Aria breaks down the stereotypes that we see in media and the news along with looking at the Award Winning Series - Shameless.

    Can TV Survive Without Hip Hop Music? There’s No Media Without Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 37:55


    You ever realize that you know that the killer is coming in horror films because of the song? Aria chats about music and how it plays an important role in the TV shows, films, and even videos that your watching on a daily basis. She also shares her thoughts on Rhythm + Flow with Cardi B, T.I., and Chance the Rapper and how Hip Hop music and what she listens to affects her daily energy. Check it out!

    Who Is She? IDK Her

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 29:34


    In this episode we get to know our host Aria and the reason behind Colored Lens! She discusses her experience in the media industry, her struggles post graduation, and what she've been currently up to!

    What Makes A Mega Film? The Method Behind A Mega Blockbuster ft. US Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 35:00


    In this episode we look at the tips and tricks that are used to make some of your favorite blockbuster films like "Avengers: End Game," "Captain Marvel," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Fate of the Furious," and many more! With these tips and tricks in mind we'll explore whether Jordan Peele's film "US" would be best described as a blockbuster film or a box office success.

    Can Documentaries Create A Social Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 28:11


    There are 2 reasons documentaries such as "Surviving R.Kelly" and "Leaving Neverland" were produced and released on Cable Entertainment platforms. Society is only focusing on one reason - creating a social change. These documentaries tell the story of why two black men, with a powerful legacy, are now facing multiple allegations in the #MeToo era. However, there is a 2nd reason for both those documentaries being produced in this generation. Tune in to find out.

    How Can I Wear My Hair? Understanding Her Hair Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 34:06


    It's Women's History Month so we're kicking things off discussing hair in the media industry. Have you heard of the news anchor bob? Are you a Shonda Rhimes fan? And how do you wear your hair on the job?

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 2:44


    Welcome to Colored Lens Podcast. A podcast that will talk about anything and everything in the media but through a colored lens while exploring what it's like for any minority group to be successful in the entertainment industry.

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