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"Sometimes I'm just so happy with getting anything, that I don't realize there is more. Learning the art of saying 'no, pause,' has been so monumental in my career." - Vanessa Baden KellyIn this episode, Corey and Sharma talk with actress, writer, author, and producer, Vanessa Baden Kelly. Vanessa is an Emmy-winning actress (Giants) and an Emmy-nominated screenwriter. She began her career as a child, starring on Nickelodeon's Gullah Gullah Island and Kenan and Kel. Vanessa is also the author of the newly released book, Far Away From Close To Home (2021). During this conversation, Vanessa shares some of her favorite personal stories and lessons learned on her journey to believing that she deserves to be here. And whether "here" was her first writer's room when she moved to LA, or humbly asking for help when she didn't understand something, or passing up a seemingly amazing deal to wait for an even better deal, she has something to teach all of us about deserving to be in the room, at the table, and respected for our worth. Trust us, you do not want to miss this conversation!
Shu and Sherm vibe out with Vanessa Baden-Kelly (Animal Kingdom, Giants)! She talks about her transition from an actor to a screenwriter, her Nickelodeon days, her Emmy and so much more!WebsitePatreonInstagramFacebookTwitterE-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com
On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast Amanda speaks with emmy-award winning actress & producer Vanessa Baden Kelly advocates for investing in your ideas and demanding your worth as a creative entrepreneur. Follow MVP on Instagram: @MVPodcast Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: @TheAmandaSpann Contact Amanda Spann: AmandaSpann.com This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.
May is mental health awareness month. Last year we brought you, “You Good?” with Nick Gaines to discuss and unpack mental health and treatment in the black community. We're continuing this conversation by recapping one of our favorite web series entitled "Giants" featuring James Bland, Vanessa Baden Kelly and Sean Samuels. This show follows three millennials determined to live life on their own terms, no matter the cost, and what they learn as they deal with pursuing purpose, love, spirituality and dealing with mental health challenges. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!! But first, the hot topics that drove us to drink: The reckoning has started at the White House in the form of a large sink hole on the white house lawn; the Santa Fe High School shooting and Bullying vs. Patriarchy: Betsy Devos is as evil as she looks; and why Harry and Meghan help destigmatize mental health across the pond and beyond. #giants #mentalhealth #royalwedding #betsydevos #immigration #DontStopListenListen #trapbrew
Ep. 85: In the season 2 premiere of Giants, Malachi is struggling to keep his clients satisfied, Journey gets kicked out of her sister's house so Malachi (who is already a guest) decides to invite her to crash at Ade's house. Rent is due soon but Ade can't work because Mel took him off the schedule. We're joined by creator James Bland who also plays Malachi, Vanessa Baden Kelly who plays Journee, Sean Samuels who plays Ade, CJ Faison who plays Marion and TJ who is a producer on the show.This episode is brought to you by our friends over at Cards For The Culture - the Trivia Game Library. They have the best library full of trivia games ranging from Martin Trivia based off the hit 90s TV show, Trap Trivia which is an opinion based/debate game, Category Feud which is a hybrid of Jeopardy and Family Feud, and PREGAME. the ultimate debate game with subject matter ranging from TV Shows, movies, and music based around.... the culture we love. Head over to Republic & Co. for more information and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Catch up on Season 1 and watch season 2 of Giants here.Editor and Producer: Brittany H.Join our mailing list here!Questions, comments or concerns? Let us know! Use the hashtag #serieslyrecap to tell us your thoughts! If you enjoyed this episode please like/follow or subscribe :)Connect with usEmail: serieslypodcast@gmail.comSnapchat: serieslypodcastWebsite - Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - YouTube
Where are my late 80's & early 90’s babies? I had the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Baden Kelly. She formerly played in some of our favorite 90’s children TV Shows such as Kenan & Kel and Gullah Gullah Island on Nickelodeon. Vanessa currently plays the character Journee who battles bipolar disorder on Giants which is executive produced by FOX’s Empire Jussie Smollett. You can see Giants, it premieres on Wednesday, February 21st on Issa Rae’s YouTube Channel. Therapist Shout-Out: New Vision Counseling Center: http://www.newvisioncounselingcenter.com/index.html Located in Smyrna and Douglasville, GA Where to find Fireflies Unite? Facebook Closed Group: Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/ Facebook Fan Page: Fireflies Unite (@firefliespod) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Firefliespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefliespod/ References/Links: 3 Shows Normalizing Black Mental Health (and Doing It Well) https://themighty.com/2018/01/tv-television-shows-normalizing-mental-health-illness/ Medical Definition of Manic-depression https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4273 Giants Website: https://giantstheseries.com/ Giants Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantstheseries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/giantstheseries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giantstheseries/ Watch Giants On Issa Rae’s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/jZQdQLzm8GM
VANESSA BADEN KELLY is a comedian, writer, actor, and mom. Amanda, Betsy, and Vanessa talk about school bullies, potty training, and staying in a haunted hotel.
We're joined by Vanessa Baden Kelly(@vdotkelly)who plays Journee via Skype.Ade comes to Malachi's rescue after he's robbed at gun point.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Series-ly YoutubeClick the link below to watch episode 5 of Giants! Watch hereDC Web Fest Black Web FestQuestions, comments or concerns? Let us know! Use the hashtag #serieslyrecap to let us know what you are thinking! If you enjoyed this episode please like/follow or subscribe :) Email: serieslypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/Serieslypodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/Serieslypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/serieslypodcast Snapchat: serieslypodcast
We’re discussing race: how we can talk about it with our kids and how we can talk about it with each other as mothers. Guest VANESSA BADEN KELLY and host Ellie Knaus discuss color blindness, beauty standards, modern day segregation, diversity in the classroom, code-switching, mom groups, and Vanessa's concerns about the challenges her son will face as a young black man in America. Vanessa is a new mama, community organizer, television/film actress/writer, and one busy woman. Her bio reads: As a community organizer she has worked with Community Coalition, Brave New Films, the Center for Health Environment and Justice, and Obama for America (2008). Vanessa trains organizers for the Children’s Defense Fund’s YALT initiative, and is one of the original members of the Dream Defenders. She also serves as a consultant for the Trayvon Martin Foundation. Currently she works on the new Netflix Original series Ozark (2017). Support for this episode comes from Speakaboos.com, a digital library for children ages 2-6. Use the code ATOMIC for your free trial! Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Show notes on AtomicMoms.com