Let's Talk About It! w/ Khadijah Iman

This episode features writer/producer Catherine Clinch. She's the writer, producer, and creator of “Stan Lee's S.T.E.A.M. Squad.” She has also written blogs for the Huffington Post. We talk about ageism in Hollywood and she shares her struggles with fighting to be seen and heard despite her age and gender. She also talks about her approach to storytelling and reaching audiences around the world. 

Producer, writer, director, and fellow Full Sail graduate Ivan Diaz shares what he thinks the biggest misconception about mental health is in the industry and we also talk about some of his mental struggles and how he's been able to get through them.

Ghanaian-American writer and actress Korama Danquah sits down with me and we talk about proper representation for all types of people from different backgrounds and communities. We also talk about the difference between her American and Ghanian culture and how much that has shaped her life and perspective.

Actress, director, producer Jackie Dallas best known for her role as Jen on Stranger Things but has appeared on numerous television shows such as Criminal Minds, The Resident, and NCIS: New Orleans, talks with me about mental health, racism, and sexism in the workplace. 

In this episode, I chat with Tatiana Lee. She's an actress, model, and activist that was born with Spina Bifida. We talk about disability in Hollywood and her mental struggles as a person with a disability and a person of color. 

In this episode, I chat with Patricia Gomes and Ian Skorodin, the founders of LA SKINS FEST. We chat about their organization and mission. We also talk about how they relieve stress and how they encourage others to. Then they give some advice to writers trying to break into the entertainment industry.

In this episode, I chat with Carrie Thompson. She’s a below the line production accountant and 10 year resident of Los Angeles who is using numbers to get closer to the Showrunner’s seat. We talk about her inner and outer struggles to get where she is today and how working in a restaurant can prepare you for working in entertainment.

In this episode, I talk to Marissa Vonn. She's a producer, writer, and director. We talk about sexism and mental health in the workplace and what we can all be doing to better advocate for women employees.

In this episode, I talk to actress Traci Carr. We talk about how mental health is shown through character structure and storytelling. We also share our thoughts on the strong black woman troupe and how being seen and labeled as such makes it that much harder to talk about what we're going through.

Gary Curtis is a standup comedian, screenwriter, and actor. We talk about the struggles of being a person of color in the entertainment industry and what good mental health means to him. We also talk about his mental struggles throughout his journey and how he’s been able to overcome them. Does he think people of color can be racist? Listen to find out!

Native comedy writer Joseph Clift (enrolled Cowlitz Tribal Member) and I talk about mental health and Native American representation in the industry. We also talk about how he approaches fellow creatives when they say or do something that he feels is disrespectful to Native Americans.

Do you want to work in the entertainment industry but fear that your mental health/illness, gender, sexuality, or age will hold you back? This podcast is for you. Screenwriter Khadijah Iman chats with entertainment professionals about how they've overcome or dealt with these topics. Her guests prove that you don't have to let anything stop or define you. So fear not! You got this! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes and follow @letstalkabout20 on Instagram to interact and get to know the guests and host a little better. Hope to see you there! Enjoy!*Let's Talk About It! w/ Khadijah Iman Podcast cover was made at https://www.designevo.com/ *