Podcast appearances and mentions of Tomeka M Winborne

Nicci Freeman was born in Los Angeles and has lived all over the globe. She has worked as a Producer, Line Producer, DGA UPM, and Production Supervisor for the last 23 years in a number of mediums in the entertainment industry including feature films, commercials, tv, web series, awards shows, and gaming. In addition she recently Curated/Project Managed TI’s Trap Music Pop Up Museum in Atlanta. This episode was recorded last year shortly after the pandemic started. Nikki talked about how the pandemic was impacting the film industry at that time. Nicci and host Tomeka M. Winborne talked about the trauma that black people have been experiencing. We discuss the countless murders of unarmed black people including how the world experienced  the murder of George Floyd. Nicci shared her hope that things will change as she witnessed the world protest on his behalf.  Nicci is also one of the leaders and volunteers at Women of Color Unite. She shares her views on the lack of diversity in the  unions and in the industry. Additionally, Nicci offers solutions to make it the industry more equitable for all.  Her passion is travel photography and cooking.  Follow Nicci Freeman on Instagram at gypsycarpetbagger and on Twitter at rebelsinexile.   

We are doing a rewind of ESP 10 with filmmaker Tomeka M. Winborne—She is a writer/director that passionately loves to create stories that will invoke conversations. Her mission is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are devoid of television and film. Like many independent filmmakers, Tomeka wears many hats to make sure her vision comes true. As a filmmaker, Tomeka centers many of her stories around social issues including immigration, HIV sex trafficking, youth aging out of foster care to name a few. She enjoys using various mediums to tell stories. In addition to making movies and podcasts, she’s also produced television segments, commercials, wrote a couple of novels, worked as a field reporter, and has been commissioned to produce documentaries. Today Tomeka will discuss her creative process in writing and filmmaking. We get a more in-depth look at her passion for film. We at She's So Reel will continue to amplify black stories in the film and entertainment sector. We are proud to do that! Let’s welcome Tomeka to the show! Before I close out, please take this time to not be divisive but to unite as one. The last thing we need is more division among us. Come together. Lastly, please register to vote. You have a powerful voice! Use it! The primaries are coming up so keep that in mind! So please take the time to vote. You can be the action for change. TM 'Gram: @tomekawinborneTM Twitter: @tomekawinborneTM Youtube: Tomeka WinborneTM FB Page: Tomeka M. WinborneTM LinkedIn: Tomeka M. WinborneTM Website: www.tomekamwinborne.comTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Apple PodcastsTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On StitcherTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Google Play Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On iHeart Radio Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/tomeka-winborne/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

We are doing a rewind of ESP 10 with filmmaker Tomeka M. Winborne—She is a writer/director that passionately loves to create stories that will invoke conversations. Her mission is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are devoid of television and film. Like many independent filmmakers, Tomeka wears many hats to make sure her vision comes true. As a filmmaker, Tomeka centers many of her stories around social issues including immigration, HIV sex trafficking, youth aging out of foster care to name a few. She enjoys using various mediums to tell stories. In addition to making movies and podcasts, she’s also produced television segments, commercials, wrote a couple of novels, worked as a field reporter, and has been commissioned to produce documentaries. Today Tomeka will discuss her creative process in writing and filmmaking. We get a more in-depth look at her passion for film. We at She's So Reel will continue to amplify black stories in the film and entertainment sector. We are proud to do that! Let’s welcome Tomeka to the show! Before I close out, please take this time to not be divisive but to unite as one. The last thing we need is more division among us. Come together. Lastly, please register to vote. You have a powerful voice! Use it! The primaries are coming up so keep that in mind! So please take the time to vote. You can be the action for change. TM 'Gram: @tomekawinborneTM Twitter: @tomekawinborneTM Youtube: Tomeka WinborneTM FB Page: Tomeka M. WinborneTM LinkedIn: Tomeka M. WinborneTM Website: www.tomekamwinborne.comTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Apple PodcastsTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On StitcherTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Google Play Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On iHeart Radio Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/tomeka-winborne/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

Tomeka M. Winborne is a writer/director that passionately loves to create stories that will invoke conversations. Her mission is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are devoid of television and film. Like many independent filmmakers, Tomeka wears many hats to make sure her vision comes true. As a filmmaker, Tomeka centers many of her stories around social issues including immigration, HIV sex trafficking, youth aging out of foster care to name a few. She enjoys using various mediums to tell stories. In addition to making movies and podcasts, she’s also produced television segments, commercials, wrote a couple of novels, worked as a field reporter, and has been commissioned to produce documentaries. Today Tomeka will discuss her creative process in writing and filmmaking. We get a more in-depth look at her passion for film. We at She's So Reel will continue to amplify black stories in the film and entertainment sector. We are proud to do that! Let’s welcome Tomeka to the show! Before I close out, please take this time to not be divisive but to unite as one. The last thing we need is more division among us. Come together. Lastly, please register to vote. You have a powerful voice! Use it! The primaries are coming up so keep that in mind! So please take the time to vote. You can be the action for change. TM 'Gram: @tomekawinborneTM Twitter: @tomekawinborneTM Youtube: Tomeka WinborneTM FB Page: Tomeka M. WinborneTM LinkedIn: Tomeka M. WinborneTM Website: www.tomekamwinborne.comTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Apple PodcastsTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On StitcherTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Google Play Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On iHeart Radio Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/tomeka-winborne/

Tomeka M. Winborne is a writer/director that passionately loves to create stories that will invoke conversations. Her mission is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are devoid of television and film. Like many independent filmmakers, Tomeka wears many hats to make sure her vision comes true. As a filmmaker, Tomeka centers many of her stories around social issues including immigration, HIV sex trafficking, youth aging out of foster care to name a few. She enjoys using various mediums to tell stories. In addition to making movies and podcasts, she’s also produced television segments, commercials, wrote a couple of novels, worked as a field reporter, and has been commissioned to produce documentaries. Today Tomeka will discuss her creative process in writing and filmmaking. We get a more in-depth look at her passion for film. We at She's So Reel will continue to amplify black stories in the film and entertainment sector. We are proud to do that! Let’s welcome Tomeka to the show! Before I close out, please take this time to not be divisive but to unite as one. The last thing we need is more division among us. Come together. Lastly, please register to vote. You have a powerful voice! Use it! The primaries are coming up so keep that in mind! So please take the time to vote. You can be the action for change. TM 'Gram: @tomekawinborneTM Twitter: @tomekawinborneTM Youtube: Tomeka WinborneTM FB Page: Tomeka M. WinborneTM LinkedIn: Tomeka M. WinborneTM Website: www.tomekamwinborne.comTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Apple PodcastsTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On StitcherTea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Google Play Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On iHeart Radio Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/tomeka-winborne/

Tomeka M. Winborne had the honor of speaking with the acclaimed actor Clifton Powell for JARO’s latest podcast episode. In it, he expresses his thoughts about the Hollywood industry, the fulfilling experience of starring in Black Lightning, and offers knowledgeable advice for young actors. Actor Clifton Powell has appeared in more than one hundred films, beginning in the 1980's. His credits include Menace II Society (1993), Dead Presidents (1995), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Rush Hour (1998), Next Friday (2000), and its 2002 sequel, Friday After Next, Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004), and Ray (2004). He played Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 1999 television film Selma, Lord, Selma. Powell also has had many supporting roles in smaller direct-to-video films in 2000's and 2010's. On television, Powell had the recurring roles on Roc, South Central, and Army Wives, and well as guest-starred on In the Heat of the Night, Murder, She Wrote, NYPD Blue, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2016, Powell was cast as main antagonist in the Bounce TV first prime time soap opera, Saints & Sinners opposite Vanessa Bell Calloway and Gloria Reuben. Powell is also known for his voice acting role as the antagonist Big Smoke from the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. In 2017, he appeared in the second season of My Step Kidz.

Host Tomeka M. Winborne interviews Alicia D. Williams, the author of Genesis Begins Again, a deeply sensitive and powerful novel that tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn how to love herself. There are ninety-six things Genesis hates about herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list.

May is National Foster Awareness month. In this interview, I talked with my girl, writer and director Tomeka M. Winborne about her films addressing foster care and sex trafficking.  She shares why you should go for your dream even if you don't have the financial resources and step out on faith.    Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/fear-faith-fostercare

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. This episode we talk about short film, "Aged Out." Writer / Director Tomeka M. Winborne talks with Filmmaker Brigette "B-Rock" Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tedra Goethe and Actress JaMara Smith about their journeys and roles in "Aged Out."   "Aged Out" is about a widow that grieves the loss of her husband until a desperate looking teenager knocks on her door to offer handyman services. After hiring him for odd jobs around her house, she connects with him and becomes compelled to help this young man after learning that he has AGED OUT, which in turn reignites her purpose to live. "Aged Out" has been screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival and the CineOdysee Film Festival. The Department of Human Services in Newport News, Virginia also hosted a public screening to bring awareness ! The ladies all share how they learned about youth aging out of foster care. B Rock shares her personal account of aging out of the foster care system. We talk about the state of youth aging out of foster care. We hope to use the short film, "Aged Out" to start a conversation to bring awareness to youth aging out of foster care.  "Aged Out" can be viewed on Watch Jaro, Vimeo  and www.tomekawinborne.com/film/aged-out. You can view the bios of Brigette Rock, Tedra Goethe and JaMara Smith on http://www.tomekawinborne.com/tea-talks-with-tomeka-podcast/

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I want to give a special thanks to Earnest Winborne, Amalie Jahn, Daresha Kyi, Desiree Sterling, Adrienne Ashby, Melody Centeno, Anthony Barrows, Shivawn Adrienne Mitchell, Tamika Lamison, Ronnikka "RJ" Williams, Melissa A. Dixon, Tivia Lynnell, Jan Reeseman, Amy Adrion, Rachel Goldberg, Marlene Rhein, Shanice Williamson, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Lou Simon, Tina Mabry, Toy Lei, Gladys Edeh and Diana Lesmez for sharing their stories on TEA TALKS WITH TOMEKA Podcast during Season One.  I especially thank each and everyone who subscribed and listened to Season 1.  Tomeka M. Winborne is a writer/director that passionately loves to create stories that will invoke conversations. “My mission as an African American female filmmaker is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are devoid in television and film,” says Tomeka. In 2005, Tomeka published her first novel, "Where My Strength Comes From." She later desired to see that novel on the screen. Initially, she planned to go to film school but it was too expensive. So she started volunteering on other people's film projects. In 2009, she wrote, directed her first short film, "PASS ME BY." A few years, later she wrote, directed and produced her second short, "TOO LATE." From there she continued to write, produce and direct other short films. As a filmmaker, Tomeka centers many of her stories around social issues. Her most recent short film that is in post production is entitled, “WE’RE LEFT BEHIND.” With this film she hopes to inspire people to think about the children who are left behind when their parents are deported. The movie doesn’t give solutions but she hopes it will bring about empathy to this tragic situation. She’s also created a short film, “AGED OUT” that has been officially selected into the “CineOdyssey Film Festival” and the “BronzeLens Film Festival.” She is currently adapting into her first feature film. AGED OUT brings awareness to youth aging out of the foster care system. Recently, the Newport News Department of Human Services screened "AGED OUT" to a group of over 100 people along with a panel discussion as a educational event. Tomeka has also created movies about HIV and sex trafficking. Tomeka has plans of writing and directing movies with light-hearted subjects as well. Recently, Tomeka started a podcast, “TEA TALKS WITH TOMEKA.” "A podcast about women filmmakers, their journeys and their projects,” says Tomeka. Additionally, Tomeka is also the host and interviewer for Jaro Podcast. She enjoys using various mediums to tell stories. In addition to making movies and podcasts, she’s also produced television segments, commercials, wrote a couple of novels, worked as a field reporter and has been commissioned to produce documentaries. Tomeka is a founding member and on the leadership committee of the ALLIANCE OF WOMEN DIRECTORS - Atlanta Branch . Previously, Tomeka served as board member on the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Virginia Production Alliance board in 2015. She has volunteered as a film reviewer for SOUTHERN ARTS and THE MID-ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL. In 2014, Winborne developed LAVENDER REEL MEDIA GROUP, a production and media services company producing commercials, documentaries and other film projects. Tomeka was commissioned to co-produce a documentary entitled, “IN PLAIN SIGHT: HUMAN www.tomekawinborne.com TRAFFICKING,” for Cox Creative which aired on Cox Channel 11 and its affiliate stations. She has also served as a field reporter for Cox Communications. In 2016, Tomeka received the African American Cinematic Series Norfolk Public Library Award. Tomeka is thankful for the ability to combine her creative passion with her entrepreneurial spirit and believes wholeheartedly that her gifts make room for her. Tomeka has been featured in Shadow and Act Black Women Filmmakers Speak Series by Tambay A. Obenson and the Virginia Pilot Newspaper by Pamela Nichols. She's also been interviewed on "The Creative Outsiders Podcast, Directing Magic Podcast, The Dreammakers Show and Cox 11 - Cox Connections television show.