Podcasts about Awkward Black Girl

imdb BioShea William Vanderpoort, a director behind Season 3 of Amazon Prime's ‘Harlem.' Shea aimed to bring forth his creative experience and ethic of supporting the cast and crew with a selfless and additive mindset from working on Awkward Black Girl to Harlem. As an Asian-American, he believes filmmaking is problem-solving and believes diverse backgrounds empower us with the ability to overcome any obstacle. In a full circle moment, working on Harlem brought him back to collaborating heavily with creator Tracy Oliver as well as Pharrell and Mimi Valdes, who had all helped launch Awkward Black Girl a decade prior. Starting out as a cinematographer, then editor and co-director before becoming a full-fledged director, Shea knows how to work hard to create a product he's proud of and see the full picture when creating projects. Shea would love to talk about his experience bringing diverse stories to screen, his career journey from Awkward Black Girl to Harlem and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Actor, writer, producer, and “Insecure” co-creator and star Issa Rae joins the show. Her latest movie project, “One of Them Days” (out tomorrow, Jan. 17) is a hilarious buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA. Issa expounds on her contributions to on-screen female friendship, the bold hair move she recommends everyone try at least once, and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone has the courage to tell their own story, it empowers others to embrace their own. Chelsea and Executive Producer Jordan Moncada unpack Issa Rae's journey from “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and how her DIY journey has inspired Glamorous Trash's new project: Behind the Bangs, a year-long program designed to help you craft, pitch, and share your story alongside a supportive creative cookie community. Sign up for Behind The Bangs and join the cookie community: Become a member of Behind the Bangs  Behind the Bangs Syllabus Apply for a Behind the Bangs scholarship Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Show Notes: Gabourey Sidibe Memoir Episode Where to find our EP: Jordan Moncada Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Visit Brooklinen.com and use code TRASH to get $20 off your order of $100 or more. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best known for co-creating and starring in the HBO series Insecure, Issa has attracted a significant amount of Hollywood spotlight largely by showcasing her own personal experiences and emotions on screen for all to see. Literally starting from scratch in 2011 as the singular brainchild of a homegrown, Kickstarter-funded YouTube series called Awkward Black Girl, she's come quite a long way to become the sitting President of Barbie Land in the 2023 blockbuster Barbie. She's done amazing work in films like American Fiction, The Lovebirds and The Photograph, and lent her voice to the iconic Marvel character Spider-Woman in Sony's massively successful animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. She's even had the incredible opportunity to host Saturday Night Live. Issa has also notably put forth a lot of effort toward making more room for African American stories as the founder and CEO of her own film and TV production company, HOORAE. If a super successful career in entertainment wasn't enough, Issa has also found time to branch out into the retail space as co-founder and creative leader of the haircare brand Sienna Naturals—which we carry at Nordstrom—and more recently she's taken the role of chief storyteller for the jewelry brand Cast, which we also carry. We figured that all of the above was probably enough to earn her a spot on The Nordy Pod. Thanks for tuning in to episode 72. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

Launching his career as assistant to the Jonas Brothers, Benoni Tagoe quickly became a part of the band's day-to-day management team and through that experience developed a keen sense of entrepreneurship. Since then, Tagoe has produced content for both TV and New Media on platforms that have collectively garnered over 20 million views. In a dual role, Tagoe was the Head of Business Development for Issa Rae Productions, which became HOORAE (The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl and HBO's ‘Insecure')and President of Raedio (Issa Rae's music initiative).  Throughout his career Benoni has closed multiple joint venture record deals (Atlantic Records & Def Jam), podcast overall deals (Audible and Stitcher) and acted as a liaison between talent and securing funding for the next step of their careers.  Additionally, Benoni has been profiled as a “Modern Man” in Black Enterprise magazine for his work with his management & consulting company, The Bizz Plan, which has worked with various media brands, including Uninterrupted (LeBron James' sports platform).

It's Season 3! New Cover! New Theme Song! New Cohost! On this episode, Gaelyn introduces our new co-host Ayanna Costley. The two dive into one of the shows that started their friendship, Awkward Black Girl! Tune is as the discuss White Jay vs Fred, Favorite Side Characters and the best Jay rap! Make sure you follow @nosleeptillhollywood Gaelyn D. Smith @gsmittyyyy Ayanna Costley @ayannacostlety @ayannaonline --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nosleeptillhollywood/message

Avril Speaks, independent filmmaker and co-host of the film advice podcast DISTRIBUTION ADVOCATES PRESENTS tells us why J from AWKWARD BLACK GIRL was such a revelation -- even more so than when the successful web series morphed into INSECURE, and J became Issa. Plus, she shares her affinity with Summer, a teen girl coming of age as her mother converts to Islam, in her film JINN.Then, Jordan has a long-awaited one quick thing about...MAXXXINE!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Avril Speaks

In this episode, we introduce ourselves by describing ourselves in different ways, followed by answering questions to get to know us.  We hope to learn more about us so we can connect throughout the season!    Episode Mentions: Season 2 Ep 30: Three Ways to Learn More About Yourself and Others Word of the pod: nihilism Awkward Black Girl on YouTube Amelia Bedelia Books S1 Ep15: Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness Book Appreciate those you love Give Roses. IG @givingrosespod  & Twitter @givingrosespod FB @givingrosespodcast Support the podcast by sponsoring a bouquet, or buying our book recommendations through our Bookshop & Libro.fm affiliate links   Theme song by @delirowe Liberated Soul Music Group  

We are here with Erika Alexander and she is the moment! You Might Know Her From American Fiction, Get Out, Earth Mama, Black Lightning, Insecure, The Long Walk Home, Mama Flora's Family, The Cosby Show, 54, Wu Tang: an American Saga, and Living Single. We got to talk to Erika about sporting her signature NRAY locks while she's on the awards circuit for her Indie Spirit-nominated performance in American Fiction. We also covered a potential Living Single reunion, the beautiful moment Cicely Tyson gave her on set, and her meta cameo on Issa Rae's Insecure. All that plus, genre work in Get Out, her Harvey Weinstein story, and her multi-hyphenate work as a writer, producer, and director. Get into Erika Alexander, the artist.  Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Amen starring Anna Maria Horsford (her episode of YMKHF)  Damian deep in Barbra's (audio) book, My Name is Barbra Who else is on the Barbra tier of singer/actor/arTISTE? Aka larger than life but also relatable. Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Beyonce, Lady Gaga?!? What about Cher, Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Brandy? Jennifer Hudson? Emma Stone? If Jennifer Lawrence could sing? WHOOPI GOLDBERG coulda  Real audio tracks of Jennifer Lopez singing In What's Up Doc, Barbra is sexy and weird Truth or Dare is an incredible documentary. Is Madonna on the list?!  Madonna: should we watch Swept Away Anne is an Madonna as Evita (1996) apologist Nominated for best supporting actress Indie Spirit Award for American Fiction Has used the stylist Debra Hare-Bey and her yarn locs (NRAY locs) since before Living Single  Worked with Whoopi Goldberg in The Long Walk Home (1990) The C.R.O.W.N. Act was a big legislative win for Black women Earth Mama starring Tia Nomore and directed by former volleyball player, Savanah LeafErika was discovered in an acting program to play opposite James Earl Jones in My Little GirlErika played young Cicely Tyson in Mama Flora's Family and one of the producers threatened her  Felt like 4th wheel as Maxine Shaw on Living Single Worked closely with Hillary Clinton as her surrogate while working on Queen Sugar when she got Get Out Yvette Lee Bowser cast Erika and Les Moonves went to bat for her  End of Living Single left bad taste in her mouth bc wasn't able to shake Maxine  Did a meta bit on Insecure (had already agreed to do Awkward Black Girl when it was on YouTube) Played cousin Pam on seasons 7 & 8 of The Cosby Show. Had great scene with Charmaine played by Karen Malina White Go watch Malina White in Dahmer Appears in Toni Braxton's “You're Making Me High” with Vivica A. Fox and Tisha Campbell Produced the documentaries, Finding Tamika, Good Trouble Erika's Buffy comic with Joss Whedon Erika's spec script for Mad Men (Don Draper meets a black ad man) Erika testified in front of Congress on the importance of diversifying the entertainment industry Fathers and Sons with Jeff Goldblum Was Ciel who ran coat check in 54 (1998) Salma Hayek told her she needed to ask why they moved her trailer and of course it's Harvey Weinstein Porn star, Ron Jeremy asked Erika if she wanted to party Her brother worked at Studio 54! Plays Perenna on the CW DC series, Black Lightning Oh no, Anne went basic and bought an Owala water bottle Anne riding bikes and Damian making hemp milk from scratch now  

Notes:The Verbivore talked a bit about Issa Rae and her work, but slightly misnamed both of her series. Her webseries is The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and her HBO series is called Insecure.In our original MasterClass conversation, the Verbivore mentions that we've referenced some of Masterclasses free articles in preparation for some of our podcast episodes and that they can be a great writing resource. Here are several that we've used for previous and upcoming episodes:- How to Write An Action Scene- How to Use the Snowflake Method to Outline Your Novel- Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Novels: What's the Difference?- How to Write an Adventure Story- What's the Difference Between Middle-Grade Fiction vs. - - Young Adult Fiction?- Writing 101: 6 Ways to End Your StoryPrevious Podcast Episode Mentioned:- Episode 110: Something that's improving our writing - MasterClassBooks Mentioned:- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - Verity by Colleen Hoover - Book Lovers by Emily Henry - Caraval Trilogy: Caraval, Legendary, and Finale by Stephanie Garber - So Not Meant to Be by Meghan Quinn - Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber - The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber - Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level by Donald Maass Masterclasses Mentioned: - Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing- Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing- Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers- Issa Rae Teaches Creating Outside the Lines - Steve Martin Teaches Comedy - Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry - Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry- Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling- Roxane Gay Teaches Writing for Social Change - Joy Harjo Teaches Poetic Thinking - Amy Tan Teaches Fiction Memory and Imagination- Es Devlin Teaches Turning Ideas Into Art - Corey Damen Jenkins Teaches Interior Design - Kelly Wearstler Teaches Interior DesignMusic from: https://filmmusic.io 'Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Grit and determination are the themes of this week's after show interview with East WillyB creators, Julia Ahumada Grob (Mr. Igelsias) & Yamin Segal (The Wonder Years). You're going to hear about the trials and tribulations of this project and get a blue print for how to make your own TV show. Julia & Yamin go in depth on their experience financing, writing, producing, and starring in two seasons of the East WillyB web series. They tell the story of the 7 year journey to selling this pilot. (If you haven't listened to last week's table read, you must). We also discuss Latino/a representation in the media and how the lack of diversity amongst executives plays a role in it. Julia dishes on helpful writer's room advice she got from Dead Pilots Society Alum Sierra Teller Ornelas (her pilot's here, by the way). They also pitch on why East WillB is still relevant today and needs to be on air. Maybe there's an exec listening who wants to hear their new take after the strike. A lot of great insight in this one. Enjoy!Check out their groundbreaking and critically acclaimed web-series East WillyB  here .If you'd like to see the video feed for East WillyB, you can do so by going to maximum fun.org/join and become a member for as little as $5. For $5 you'll get our entire catalogue of bonus content and a bunch of bonus episodes too!If you'd like  to support the writer's strike consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.

As a former awkward black teen I would like to be issued a formal apology from Olive Oil Relaxers, Angela & Vanessa Simmons for making those pastry shoes, and every man that called me weird only to be in my DMs asking me what that mouth do. I will wait.

The incomparable Deniese Davis sat down with me for one of my favorite Smith Society conversations to date. Davis is not just one of the smartest people I know, she has the rare gift of insightful and meaningful conversation. Davis is also a baller – she played competitive sports growing up – a lover of musicals AND enjoys the occasional Take Five, which is of course one of the best candy bars of all time. We're practically twins!Three-time Emmy nominee Davis began her career producing short films, music videos and digital content, which included Issa Rae's acclaimed web series, The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl. Davis went on to serve as co-executive producer of Insecure, the award-winning HBO comedy series. Davis produced A Black Lady Sketch Show and served as an executive producer for Rap Sh!t.Davis is also the co-founder of ColorCreative, a management company dedicated to supporting diverse creators, and she launched Reform Media Group in 2020 as a means to produce socially and culturally relevant television and film content. The company focuses on amplifying marginalized voices across the entertainment industry.Recently, Deniese Davis and her Reform Media Group entered into a development deal with Tyler Perry Studios with the goal of bringing more diverse storytelling across both television and film.Deniese Davis: @msdeniese Reform Media Group: @reform.mediaTHE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. From actors, writers, and directors to producers, editors, we discuss a variety of topics related to the film and television industry, everything from writing a screenplay to selling your idea and preparing for your next big project.Find us on Instagram: @thesmithsocietypodHost: Duane FernandezEmail and ask a question or share a thought: info@voksee.comThe Smith Society theme song by: Steady CadenceSteady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in high school, has so much soul.The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris ScottEdited by: Marshall BakerFollow your dreams, no matter where they take you.See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda talks with TV writer, Chas Jackson. They chat about how his path led him to be a writer on the television show Grown-ish, the adversity he faced as a Black male writer and achieving his dreams, the struggle of being a diversity hire versus being hired because you're qualified, and the importance of being able to tell authentic stories from the Black experience.  Chas is an award-winning slam poet from the Bay Area. After completing his studies in Writing for Television at UCLA he lived in Cameroon West Africa creating original content for MTN telecommunications. Chas wroteor the award-winning web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl starring Issa Rae. He was a Napa Valley Writers Fiction Fellow as well as an Official Selection in the New York Television Festival's first script competition. He went on to win a development deal from the competition with One X Studios in 2016. Last year he was selected for the 2021 Disney Writers Fellowship. Chas most recently wrapped as a Staff Writer on the Freeform comedy GROWNISH. Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram: @malyndahale Subscribe, Follow and Share #WeNeedToTalk!

Have you ever met a girl from the hood and you just knew that she didn't belong? An extensive vocabulary, high expectations, and larger than life dreams, the ladies sit down with Keante "KeKe" Coney and discuss what it's like to be the Awkward Black Girl from the hood. From elevating her mindset to dating with such a quirky personality, KeKe shows us that it's not about where you come from, but where you decide you want to be. Intro Music

In today's episode, I sit down with South Asian Appalachian filmmaker, Sujata Day and her debut feature-length film "Definition Please." You might also be familiar with Sujata from The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, or HBO's Insecure. Sujata shares her experiences growing up in Western Pennsylvania and why she loves it so much, and even chose to shoot her film in her hometown. She talks with me about her lifelong love for the arts and how that love was fostered by her community, and the risks she's taken along the way in bringing her film to life. Available only on Netflix, make sure to give "Definition Please" a watch!Support the film & Sujata:- https://www.sujataday.com/- https://twitter.com/sujataday- https://www.instagram.com/sujataday/- Watch Definition Please on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81562958-----You can follow/support this podcast at http://linktr.ee/rednecksrising

Obsessed with TV and passionate about writing, Issa Rae sent an unsolicited script to CBS's Cosby when she was still in middle school. By her 20's, she realized there was a certain type of character that was absent from the media landscape—a character she would eventually inhabit in her breakout YouTube series, "Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl." From there, Issa created the five-season HBO hit Insecure, but first went through a bruising gauntlet of rejections and reversals as she learned to navigate Hollywood. Today, Issa has built a company—HOORAE Media—which produces her new HBO show, Rap Sh!t, and multiple other TV and film projects. Listen to The Great Creators launching September 20thSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Heaux Bag Episode 82 with hosts @Taylor.Marier and @TheOriginalToyaa. ⁃Issa Rae's “Awkward Black Girl”-Summer Walker's Perspective -I'm not rude, I lack social skills-Black Therapy TikTokFollow on Instagram/Twitter @_heauxbag Subscribe to Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play, Pocket Cast, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Whether you're watching your favorite series on your phone, computer, or TV - the shows that we've grown to binge watch and/or critique were created by teams of people invested in the power of storytelling. Whether it's a Youtube based comedy series or an HBO original, the tales told on our screens allow us to live vicariously through characters that remind us of ourselves, the people we love, and even the people we don't want to be like. But, who are the people behind these characters? Who are the talented individuals who translate stories to reality?  In this week's session, I'm joined by industry powerhouse and triple threat Writer, Director, and Showrunner, Amy Aniobi. Amy is one of the incredible Black women behind iconic shows like Hoorae Media's Awkward Black Girl, HBO's 2 Dope Queens, and HBO's Insecure. Our conversation explores the characteristics of working in film and television as a Black woman and the necessity of mentorship in the industry.  Resources Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast.   Where to Find Amy Twitter Instagram The Antidote Podcast   Stay Connected Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls   Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Producers: Fredia Lucas, Ellice Ellis & Cindy OkerekeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - Diallo intro01:50 - Harvard Law to TV04:00 - Diallo and Bashir move west06:30 - being a DJ and new rapper names09:00 - Asian man's strange rendition of Purple Rain10:30 - " Brothers in Atlanta" vs "Southside" and how the industry works12:00 - Diallo is the reason for Jaden Smith and Augusts Alaina's friendship so its technically his fault will smith slapped chris rock13:00 - " can't have two shows in atlanta about black people"15:00 - were your parents pissed you left Harvard to act?17:40 - How is southside so authentically chicago?20:00 - Southside vs The Chi21:00 - First time green light compared to having a show on its third season22:00 - Sherman's Showcase25:00 - effortless name drops!28:30 - why does everybody on both shows know how to sing? musical coming soon?32:00 - the hoodest characters on the show seem to have the most depth33:00 - only chicago actors on southside34:00 - certain places wouldn't let them shoot/ the city showing love/ lollapalooza35:30 - working with Marlon Wayans38:00 - Warner Brothers deal41:00 - Jeopardy/ insecure / Awkward black girl/ The Message44:00 - Rapid fire  

Hollywood powerhouse Tracy Oliver sums up her career simply. "When people go right, I always tend to go left." She wrote the hit 2017 film Girls Trip, becoming the first Black woman to pen a movie that grossed over $100 million at the box office. On today's episode of The Limits, Tracy tells Jay how she has navigated her biggest Hollywood successes, from an eight-figure deal with Apple, to creating and executive producing the Amazon series, Harlem. Tracy credits a lot of her wins to her contrarian streak, which she's had from a young age. She tells Jay how she randomly started wearing a Stanford sweatshirt while growing up in South Carolina–then ended up attending. That's where Tracy met Issa Rae, and the two began collaborating. In the relatively early days of Youtube, they created the popular web series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. The Internet was wowed by their presence, but multiple studio executives laughed them out of the room with blatant sexism and racism. Tracy stayed on track, steadily building her portfolio as a writer focused on the friendships of Black women, and the joy of the Black experience. Today, her career is a blueprint for so many aspiring creatives of color, and Tracy has shown time and time again that Black stories are anything but niche. For sponsor-free episodes, weekly bonus content, and more, subscribe to The Limits Plus. This week, Tracy talks about mentorship in Hollywood. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter.

In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and emerging writer Nage Gibson-Thomson sit down with CHAS - Staffwriter on Freeform's hit series GROWN-ISH! We get deep into Chas' background -- growing up in the Bay Area, becoming a popular SLAM poet on the national touring circuit, being the only guy to have written on the staff of Issa Rae's Awkward Black Girl, inside tips to how Chas got into the the ABC Disney Writing Fellowship and how he staffed on Grown-ish. There a lot of gems of knowledge in this one and toward the end we even rant about writers who tweet negatively about their unsuccessful road to staffing on SM and give them game on why they may not realize the affects this could possibly have on them getting hired! Connect with Us: Chris Derrick on Twitter Hilliard Guess on Twitter The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter Follow Chas on Instagram and Twitter Follow Nage Gibson-Thomson on Twitter and Instagram Theme Song by: @ThinkDeP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

Autumn Simmons a.k.a. Quirky Girl comedy podcast , "Quirk of the Day." Presenting - Web Series That Are Comedies - (Sujata Day - (Bonus Throw Back). In episode fifty-two, I offer a bonus throw back from my first podcast, Talk Fuzion - Don't Call It Radio, Season 3, Wednesday, October 1st 2014. My former guest, Sujata Day, known as Issa Rae's comedy web series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, known as (Jay) and one of Jay's bestie, Sujata Day, (Cee Cee), and her sci-fi-comedy web series, Larry & Lucy, a modern take on Mork and Mindy, featuring Andrew Allen James. Last but not least, Sujata Day has also appeared as (Sarah) in Issa Rae's HBO ensemble comedy drama, TV Show, Insecure. Enjoy!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autumn-simmons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autumn-simmons/support

In this episode, we debate whether it's still possible to break into Hollywood from YouTube, and we proclaim that stunt performers aren't given enough recognition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/content-swap/support

Today, Erik sits down with Jo-Issa Rae Diop, known professionally as Issa Rae. Rae is an American actress, writer, and producer. She first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. Rae has achieved wider recognition as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the HBO television series Insecure, for which she's been nominated for multiple Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Her 2015 memoir, titled The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, became a New York Timesbest-seller. In 2018 and 2022, Rae was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Rae has also starred in feature films, with roles in the drama The Hate U Give (2018), the fantasy comedy Little (2019), the romance The Photograph (2020), and the romantic comedy The Lovebirds (2020). She will also voice Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023). Rae provided the voice work for the short film Hair Love, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2020.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

Hey beautiful people ✨. Look, I really am excited for this episode. Over the years , being awkward hasn't always been something that I've been proud of but I'm learning that I need to celebrate that part me. It's who I am and what makes me different. I wanted to take a moment to celebrate that and let y'all learn more about me so here you go ☺️ To all the awkward black girl out there, this one is for you. Join the #GlowdUpTribe and follow us on IG @glowduppodcast to interact with us and stay in the know with all things Glow'd Up Podcast. Leave a message here on Anchor to be featured on the show! I love you guys

We're kicking off AAPI month by chatting with none other than actor and director Sujata Day! Sujata is known for her roles in The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, HBO's Insecure, and most recently her directorial debut Definition Please. We discuss mental health, South Asian family dynamics, her journey into the entertainment industry while supporting fellow South Asian actors, and all things about her latest movie, Definition Please. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/desi-deconstructed/support

This week on the New Music Business, I interviewed the multi-faceted Benoni Tagoe. As the president of Issa Rae's music label and supervision agency, Raedio, Tagoe breaks down the “audio everywhere” company, what it means to develop an artist, as well as his experiences supervising shows such as Insecure and The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Learn more about Raedio here: https://theraedio.com.3:37 Welcome5:53 How Benoni became a music supervisor13:40 How Raedio operates as a music supervision agency14:56 Music as a driving force in a series17:55 Writing camps25:52 How artists can pitch to Raedio and get invited to a writing camp28:23 Raedio's record label30:06 Turning Red on Disney+ and Billie Eilish32:08 What it means to develop an artist38:59 Raedio's music library and how they use it42:14 What's next for Raedio45:10 Final questionSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmbAri's Take Academy (use code NMB for 10% off): https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1Fatf4celK3kYoJ6FUdN7qtYSCvAAMYConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comAcademy: https://aristakeacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandTwitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Benoni Tagoe:Website: https://theraedio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theraedioTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRaedioTwitter: https://twitter.com/nonibizzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benonitagoeEdited and mixed by Maxton HunterMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you been thinking of starting a podcast? Would you like a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes of the Finding Freedom with Simple Systems podcast?In this final episode of season 3, Kari shares her podcast journey from just being an idea to having it come to life. She shares how her podcast has pivoted, lessons she has learned, and her five biggest takeaways.Kari shares how people are listening to your podcast even when you don't think they are. She gives insight into why having a bomb team behind your podcast is everything and who she has on her team. She also shares why using the lessons you have learned in your business makes great podcast episodes.Looking back over season 3 of Finding Freedom with Simple Systems has helped Kari plan her future episodes, as well. From looking for inspiration in the most mundane things to talking about her own experience.If you aren't caught up with all the past episodes, then this break is your chance to dive in and catch up. Can't wait to come back for season 4!IN THIS EPISODE:Learn why it's a good thing to pivot your podcast if you feel the need toUnderstand the importance of having the right fit guestsDiscover how you can find inspiration in the most mundane thingsLINKS AND RESOURCES:SOP ShoppeWebsiteInstagramApply to work with Kari & CompanyThe Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa RaeTo get the full show notes, links mentioned in this episode or to read the transcript head to me website: https://kariandcompany.com/podcast

We can learn a lot about the entrepreneur journey from other successful entrepreneurs. And who better to observe than Issa Rae!  Today, JayJay and Kendra sit down with Orange Collab co-creator, Amber, to do a deep dive into the entrepreneur journey of Issa Rae. Tune in to hear their thoughts and lessons learned from Issa's work, her entrepreneur journey, and her activism.    This episode does NOT contain Insecure spoilers.     What we talked about:  Issa's career path  What we've learned from Issa  Starting where you are with what you have Leaning in to your creativity and passions  Networking within your circle     Links mentioned in this episode: Orange Collab Book Club  The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae Insecure on HBO The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl on YouTube  The Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush  The Lovebirds on Netflix  Issa's Airbnb Amber's Creative Content Planner    Today's Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

This week, we discuss our latest reads by BIPOC authors, including Saving Ruby King, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, and Black Buck.Episode hosted and produced by Jamie, Lauren, and LisaMusic by KellindoShow notes and more can be found at https://www.whatchareadingdude.com/Contact us at wrdpod@gmail.com or @wrdpodSubscribe to catch all the latest episodes!https://linktr.ee/WRDPOD

See full show notes HERE.This week we give an update on what we watched last week (it's a funky mix), dive into the creation and wonder that is web series from the mid 2000s, and then look at the newest movies added to all streaming services. The web series we chat about are The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo, Quarterlife, Broad City, Awkward Black Girl.Next week, we're going to be talking about Licorice Pizza. It's in theaters now if you want to see it (we recommend the theater experience for this one if you're comfortable doing so right now). If not, it isn't a very spoil-able movie and we have a lot of thoughts either way.

A² The Show - Ep 374 Feat. Sujata Day "With her infectious personality and unique sense of humor, Pittsburgh native Sujata Day has established herself as a performer, creator, writer, and director. She regularly performs in Upright Citizen Brigade's hit Asian AF show. Sujata is known for her starring role as CeCe in Issa Rae's The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. She's recurred for three seasons on HBO's Insecure. Sujata is a Sundance Lab fellow, Sundance Film Festival influencer, and Sundance Collab advisor. Her short film, Cowboy and Indian, sold to a major studio for series development. She served as HBO Visionaries Ambassador in 2019. She directs This Is My Story, a series in which beloved storyteller LeVar Burton narrates real life personal experiences of everyday racism. Sujata's debut award-winning feature film, Definition Please, is currently touring the film festival circuit." A2 The Show is the most international podcast run by 3 guys on 3 different continents. Ali Haejl, Ali Al Shammari, and Saeed Jammal have created a world community of thought leaders and experts. Our guests are from all walks of life: engineers, comedians, journalists, rockstars, civil right activists, artists. entrepreneurs, from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Australia. So far, we have made over 350 podcasts with guests from over 70 countries. We will not stop this podcast until we meet with someone from every country, promise. To the moon

How many of you remember The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl? When did you first hear the name, Issa Rae? Whether you're an OG or a new fan, this episode is a special one. Meagan and Jordan recap the amazing series that is Insecure and the works of Issa Rae herself. Listen in for an enlightening conversation around the many feelings and thoughts surrounding the ending of Insecure and what the NYABGs took away from the series. Contact Information:Candice: @csymoneigJordan: @jordanarmenaMeagan: @meagrdavisEmail: nyabgpod@gmail.comWebsite: www.nyabgpodcast.com  Follow Us On Social Media! @nyabgpodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Latest ARTS interview from The Creative Process' MAIN CHANNEL. To listen to more of our interviews across the arts, visit tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. This SPIRITUALITY & MINDFULNESS podcast focuses on interviews about spirituality, but you can find hundreds more conversations across the arts, culture, society & the environment on our main channel. We hope you'll check it out!“Literally during the last week of production, we kept having this conversation. We are part of a cultural moment and we know we are, which is a very out of body experience… Any iconic black show, did they know? Because a lot of those when you look back at their history they were one the bubble, and I always think about Girlfriends and Living Single––did they know that people would still be talking about them?”Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com · www.creativeprocess.info(Photo Credit: Merie W. Wallace/HBO)

Latest ARTS interview from The Creative Process' MAIN CHANNEL. To listen to more of our interviews across the arts, visit tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. This SOCIAL JUSTICE & ACTIVISM podcast focuses on interviews about social justice & activism, but you can find hundreds more conversations across the arts, culture, society & the environment on our main channel. We hope you'll check it out!Before become a full-time writer & producer, Amy Aniobi worked in non-profits and these experiences found their way into Issa Rae's role in HBO's Insecure.“Literally during the last week of production, we kept having this conversation. We are part of a cultural moment and we know we are, which is a very out of body experience… Any iconic black show, did they know? Because a lot of those when you look back at their history they were one the bubble, and I always think about Girlfriends and Living Single––did they know that people would still be talking about them?”Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com · www.creativeprocess.info(Photo Credit: Merie W. Wallace/HBO)

Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com· www.creativeprocess.info

“Literally during the last week of production, we kept having this conversation. We are part of a cultural moment and we know we are, which is a very out of body experience… Any iconic black show, did they know? Because a lot of those when you look back at their history they were one the bubble, and I always think about Girlfriends and Living Single––did they know that people would still be talking about them?”Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com · www.creativeprocess.info(Photo Credit: Merie W. Wallace/HBO)

Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com· www.creativeprocess.info

“Literally during the last week of production, we kept having this conversation. We are part of a cultural moment and we know we are, which is a very out of body experience… Any iconic black show, did they know? Because a lot of those when you look back at their history they were one the bubble, and I always think about Girlfriends and Living Single––did they know that people would still be talking about them?”Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com · www.creativeprocess.info(Photo Credit: Merie W. Wallace/HBO)

“Literally during the last week of production, we kept having this conversation. We are part of a cultural moment and we know we are, which is a very out of body experience… Any iconic black show, did they know? Because a lot of those when you look back at their history they were one the bubble, and I always think about Girlfriends and Living Single––did they know that people would still be talking about them?”Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com · www.creativeprocess.info(Photo Credit: Merie W. Wallace/HBO)

Latest ARTS interview from The Creative Process' MAIN CHANNEL. To listen to more of our interviews across the arts, visit tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. This MUSIC & DANCE podcast focuses on interviews about music, dance and the performing arts, but you can find hundreds more conversations across the arts, culture, society & the environment on our main channel. We hope you'll check it out!“Literally during the last week of production, we kept having this conversation. We are part of a cultural moment and we know we are, which is a very out of body experience… Any iconic black show, did they know? Because a lot of those when you look back at their history they were one the bubble, and I always think about Girlfriends and Living Single––did they know that people would still be talking about them?”Amy Aniobi is a writer, director and Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. “Insecure” will premiere its fifth and final season on October 24th with Aniobi behind the camera as director of the seventh episode (#507) to be broadcast on December 5th. She also served as showrunner/head writer/EP for season one of the HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens.” Under her new production shingle “SuperSpecial” and overall deal with HBO, Aniobi already is in development on several projects, as well as two features set up at Universal. Amy recently directed the award-winning short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a modern-day Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France, Morocco).· amyaniobi.com · www.creativeprocess.info(Photo Credit: Merie W. Wallace/HBO)

In 2020, Dawn Davis, took the reins as editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit along with Condé Nast's other food brands including Epicurious, Healthyish, and Basically, across digital, video, OTT, social and print platforms. In doing so, she made history as the first woman of color to hold this position. Acknowledged as "a book world star" by the New York Times in their coverage of the appointment, Dawn's editorial vision is directing a new chapter at the 65-year-old publication. Each year in October, Bon Appétit celebrates the "Hot Ten", a list of America's Best New Restaurants in its Restaurant Issue. This year, under Dawn's guidance, the Restaurant Issue was redefined and is reflective of the times. The issue honors "the restaurants, people and organizations that gave us hope with a brand-new awards list, Heads of the Table." The issue celebrates the resilience, variety of food, and the people who make them run, the ones that sprang up or pivoted during the pandemic to help their communities and others in the industry who needed it most, from giving opportunities to the formerly incarcerated to feeding neighbors. Dawn spent decades as an accomplished publisher and author, with a passion for food and culture. Her prolific publishing career at 37 Ink, a Simon & Schuster imprint, included bestselling and award-winning titles: Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thomas-Spires, winner of the 2019 Whiting Award; the National Book Award finalist, Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave; Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar; and several New York Times bestsellers , including Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For by Susan Rice; The Butler: A Witness to History by Wil Haygood, later becoming a major motion picture directed by Lee Daniels; The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae that helped pave the way for her tv show, Insecure; and I Can't Make This Up by Kevin Hart. Her time at HarperCollins, overseeing the Amistad imprint, resulted in publishing numerous well-known, highly acclaimed authors, including Edward P. Jones, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Known World; Attica Locke, author of Black Water Rising; and Chris Gardner, author of The Pursuit of Happyness, that also became a major motion picture starring Will Smith. Her passion for food culture is exhibited in the first cookbook she acquired, Recipe of Memory: Five Generations of Mexican Cuisine by Mary Lau Valle and Victor M. Valle, and was nominated for two Julia Child Cookbook Awards and a James Beard Award. As an author, Dawn wrote If You Can Stand the Heat: Tales from Chefs and Restaurateurs profiling some of the most dynamic chefs of the times including Edna Lewis, Bobby Flay, Anthony Bourdain, Michael McCarthy, Patricia Williams and Linda Rodriguez. Listen in as Dawn and host, Brad Johnson, discuss some of the featured people, stories and recipes in the October issue of Bon Appétit: The Restaurant Issue, along with a variety of other topics including: Dawn's journey that led to publishing, some of her favorite Martha's Vineyard places to visit; reflections from time spent in Nigeria; the significance of a high-profile restaurant going meatless; expanding the dialogue around African American cuisine's contribution to American cuisine; her cookbook collection; and stories about the interesting chefs she included in the book she authored. Join us! *** Please follow @CornerTableTalk on Instagram and Facebook For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ For questions or comments, please e.mail: info@postandbeamhospitality.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to add another book to your adulting reading list. This week, Genesis takes a deep dive into The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl   by Issa Rae. She discusses the many reasons why this book is a must read on the adulting journey. Listen right now! GET THE BOOK:https://amzn.to/3wQ1nGxSHOP  FOR GOBY TOOTHBRUSHhttps://tinyurl.com/42v49wa4TRY CANVA PRO FOR FREE:https://tinyurl.com/3yrmt4bsSHOP MY CANDLE VIBES:https://mycandlevibes.comFULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES:http://genesismichaela.com/ep44/FOLLOW GENESIS ON INSTAGRAM:@GenmakayEMAIL:Contact@genesismichaela.com  MOST POPULAR EPISODES:Content Creation: It's okay to not know what's next How to File Your Individual Taxes as a Millennial You Should Probably Quit Your Horrible JobHow to Register for College Classes How to Get out of Credit Card Debt

In this episode, Nicole and Tori feature some fiction and nonfiction reads that are receiving some well-deserved buzz! For read and recommended picks, both the co-hosts dug up some reads from the past that had an impact on their thinking and their hearts. The resources talked about in this episode are listed below: The Stand tv show; On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King; Steel Magnolias movie; Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour; Behind the Scenes by Christina C. Jones; I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James; Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James; Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi; Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi; How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan; I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan; The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae; Insecure tv show; John Henry by Julius Lester, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; The Block: Poems by Langston Hughes, collage by Romare Bearden

With her infectious personality and unique sense of humor, Pittsburgh native Sujata Day has established herself as a performer, creator, writer, and director. She regularly performs in Upright Citizen Brigade's hit Asian AF show. Sujata is known for her starring role as CeCe in Issa Rae's The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. She's recurred for three seasons on HBO's Insecure. Sujata is a Sundance Lab fellow, Sundance Film Festival influencer, and Sundance Collab advisor. Her short film, Cowboy and Indian, sold to a major studio for series development with Sujata writing, producing and starring. She served as HBO Visionaries Ambassador in 2019. She directs This Is My Story, a series in which beloved storyteller LeVar Burton narrates real life personal experiences of everyday racism. Sujata's debut feature film, Definition Please, is currently touring the film festival circuit.

Earlier this year, I had Amy Aniobi on the beat! And the insight she shared, her episode is NUMBER ONE most listened to episode of The Beat Sheet.  When I talked to Amy earlier this year, this was her most updated bio at the time: Amy Aniobi is an writer/director best known for serving as Executive Producer on HBO's groundbreaking comedy series, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. She has multiple projects in development, including two studio features, a limited series at HBO starring Laura Dern and Issa Rae and another TV project developed with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine. Amy recently directed the short film, "Honeymoon." She also co-created, co-directed and starred in web series “Lisa and Amy Are Black” and “The Slutty Years,” and she wrote for both seasons of the hit YouTube series, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” Amy is Nigerian, hails from North Texas, graduated from Stanford University and UCLA, and has lived both in the US (New York, the Bay Area) and abroad (France). She has mentored for several Sundance programs, including the Sundance New Voices Lab (2017, 2018) and Sundance Episodic Lab (2017), and has taught TV writing in the prestigious UCLA MFA Screenwriting Program. She enjoys travel, baking cookies and drinking whiskey. Amy ALWAYS has projects in the queue- so we will have to wait and see what she's been creating and producing recently.  In this episode, we talk about: creating fearlessly how she made her hobby her day job the journey that WOC writers go on to "move up" in the room how she's grown as a producer and more! Thank you so much for listening to the show! Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, + REVIEW the show- I would really appreciate it. It helps other screenwriters who are interested in this story to find the show a little easier. If you are interested in becoming a guest, sponsoring the show, or have any other inquiries, please send an email to hi@thebeatsheet.co! You can listen to every episode of The Beat Sheet on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher! You can click here to subscribe to the podcast everywhere via this RSS feed! The official hashtag for the podcast is #beatsheetpod Please be sure to follow us on social media as well! You can find the show everywhere: Instagram | @beatsheetpod Twitter | @beatsheetpod Facebook | The Beat Sheet

Episode 4 of Kontent Queens kicks off with Kia explaining the importance of being a well rounded creative (02:25). The queens share poll results and feedback from episode 3 (5:58). Instagram introduced vanish mode and the girls share their candid thoughts on the feature (7:45). This week's Cop or Drop is from Apple, they're releasing AirPods Max (9:01). Kia shares her thoughts on Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream (10:17), Valentino's new perfume Voca Viva (10:25), and Issa Rae's Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl (11:07). Vic shares her thoughts on Neutrogena's Hydroboost line (14:03), and Vlogmas. How can creators and influencers give back this season? (16:11). What are some digital gift ideas to give content creators (19:07). The girls discuss the risks and benefits of traveling right now (23:45). The bulk of this episode covers sponsored content do's and don't (28:56). The girls discuss how people wanting brand names and links to everything can be overwhelming (40:33) and share a few pages they think do sponsored content really well (41:46). What is a good way to decline a partnership (44:45). The Queens talk about the benefits of working for “free” (51:15), and sharing information with other influencers (56:25). The girls wind down the episode with audience questions (1:02:06), Black owned businesses of the week (1:15:38), block of the week, follow of the week, and wrap with some encouraging words of advice. *BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES* Selfish Swimwear Natty Garden *FOLLOW OF THE WEEK* @Mesyeuxsurtoi @PlntBasedPrincess Who does sponsored content well: @editaurial @StellaSimona @FindingPaola @SkylarMarshai Please email us any questions or comments: KontentQueens@gmail.com *FOLLOW US* www.Instagram.com/KontentQueens www.Twitter.com/KontentQueens

In this episode we discuss the Golden Age of South Asian content that we seem to be enjoying in America. Shabnum and Khan talk to Sujata Day, (as seen on Insecure and Awkward Black Girl)  who tells us about her latest venture writing/directing/producing Definition Please, and by Rajiv Menon, a producer that's had a windy path to a job in entertainment but loves to bridge the gap between South Asian and North American content. We talk about what kind of content inspired us all growing up to do what we do now, and how the small pieces of South Asian focused content that see the light of day have to carry the unfair burden of representing all of us. There's space for all of us in this industry, so when are we going to see the South Asian Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, Christopher Nolan? We talk about the troubles of playing an Indian character in America, and how it would be difficult to get cast if you "didn't look Indian enough," and yet struggled to get cast in anything mainstream. However, the tide is definitely turning, and we explore what role streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu have played. We really hope you join us on this journey, as we covered the gamut of South Asian content having its heyday today.  Host: Shabnum Gulati Guests: Sujata Day, Rajiv Menon, Khan Asghar Illustration: Hanifa Abdul Hameed Music: AnAkkiN on SoundCloud 

Simi catches up with Sujata Day, actress-model-screenwriter-director extraordinaire. She is best known for her starring role as CeCe in Issa Rae's series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and her role on HBO's Insecure. Over the course of her career, she's appeared in an array of TV shows from Greek to The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In 2017, she produced and sold a short film titled Cowboy and Indian. More recently, she directed her first film, Definition Please, a South Asian dramedy about a former spelling bee champ.In this episode, Sujata sheds light on how she first paved her path to Hollywood, from her early cameos on iconic shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer to her starring roles. She underscores the challenges she faced as a South Asian woman in the industry, and how those same experiences inspired her to tell her brown girl story. Listen in to hear hers -- it's powerful and telling of where South Asian representation is headed with women like Day at the helm. For more content, subscribe to our newsletter at trailblazers.substack.com. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Facebook and Instagram.