Creative Women Wanted Podcast

Creative Women Wanted

Diamonde
I'm a TV Director who has worked with networks like OWN and brands like Essence. I'm a lover of documentaries and I am obsessed with the show "Survivor". And this is my home. This podcast is for the scripted and unscripted Black girls working behind the scenes to create our favorite things to watch. It’s a community. It’s a safe space for us to talk about our stories, our journeys, what we’re watching, reading and what we’re learning.
2022 Recap: What I Learned, What I Read and What I'm Doing More of in 2023
I'm back for a quick recap of 2022! Because it. has. been. a YEAR.  I won't keep you long because I want you to hear the episode but here's what I'm talking about on Episode 25: Why I made the decision to move to LAWhat I needed to grieve from when we made the move to LAAll the road trips Sydney and I took this summer My nine-year history with gut issues and how I'm finally healing myself The books I read this year  (and my favorite book of the year) What happened when God removed all of the distractions (and what those distractions were)What it was like visiting Atlanta after being away for six months What I am doing more of next year 
Dec 20, 2022
32 min
How Understanding our Human Design Can Lead to Creative Freedom with Creative Entrepreneur and Human Design Expert, Jasmoon
Once I learned my Human Design earlier this year, I felt a deep liberation that I didn't even know I needed and it's one of the reasons I started this podcast and one of the reasons I was able to move out to LA with ease. Here's what we're talking about in today's episode: The definition of Human Design and what it entails The three most important things to know about Human DesignThe Core Four of Human Design: The Energy Types (Manifestor, Reflectors, Projectors, Manifesting Generators and Generators)StrategyAuthority Profiles How we can leverage Human Design as creatives and artistsHow I got into Human Design and how it freed me What to do once you learn your human design Resources:Genetic Matrix- (to run your HD Chart) https://affiliate.geneticmatrix.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=4573Books:Human Design: The Science of Differentiation by Lynda Bunnell & Ra Uru HuThe Gene Keys" Embracing your higher purpose by Richard RuddHuman Design Soul Map. Code: DIAMONDE takes 10% off all orders until December 31st, 2022https://www.jasmoon.space/offerings/p/soulmap
Oct 25, 2022
48 min
Deciding What You Want to Do vs. What You Should Do as a Creative
This episode will help you differentiate between what you want to do vs. what you should do.Almost two years ago, I made the decision to do more of what I want and less of what I think I should do. Or what others think I should. Or what social media gurus and industry experts think I should do. Of course, I am open to ideas and to other's perspectives but at the end of the day, my life - my decisions. I get to decide what I do with this life. 
Oct 18, 2022
14 min
Part Two: Setting Boundaries, Creating Community & The Value of Being Indistractable as a Screenwriter with Screenwriter and Damn Write Originals Founder, Nakia Stephens
Nakia almost makes me cry. This journey is so emotional.About this episode: The type of tribe and community she likes to have around herWhat her boundaries look like What it looks like to be a “big picture person” The type of friend she isWhy she’s ok with “delayed gratification”Her vision for herself and the intention she holds for herself Her favorite books and what she’s learned from them What iPhone feature is her best friend and how she organizes her life so that she cannot be distractedWhat Nakia is most proud ofInstagram: @screenwriteher_Website: damnwriteoriginals.com
Oct 11, 2022
28 min
Part One: Building an Intentional Career and a Creative Business as a Screenwriter with Damn Write Originals Founder and Screenwriter, Nakia Stephens
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Nakia Stephens, award-winning screenwriter and independent filmmaker has always been influenced by Black culture and southern flair, which, coupled with studying creative writing in places like Shanghai, Beijing, and Ghana, helped to cultivate her passion for human connection through storytelling.Nakia has had over 25 of her screenplays, all amplifying marginalized groups but especially Black women and girls, produced to screen including her most notable projects: Suga Water, Cream x Coffee, Noise, and Novella. Nakia has been featured and recognized for her work by festivals and platforms such as Forbes, Deadline, the NAACP Image Awards, BLAVITY, ABFF, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, and Black Girls Rock! She also garnered partnerships and licensing deals with major media outlets such as Revolt TV, Black&Sexy TV, Fox Soul, and BET and AspireTV, just to name a few. Under her recent development deal, Nakia has penned and executive produced numerous short form projects with Earvin "Magic" Johnson's cable network, aspireTV. About the episode:How she accidentally sold out her first film screening to 333 peopleThe problem with capital on the journey as a creative and creatorWhat it means to “practice success” How she set her intentions as a screenwriter in the beginning of her careerWhen she graduated from being a Dreamer to a DoerHer plans for after she premiered her first short film and why What she feels like her ultimate job is and what her mantra is How she overcame “perfectionism” The challenges of transitioning from ATL to LAThe biggest lesson she learned from creating and producing her first web seriesWhy she refilmed and rebranded her first web seriesWhy she wrote her award-winning film, “Suga Water” and how she felt at the time Behind the scenes of producing her award-winning web series “Cream and Coffee” The problem with capital on the journey as a creative and creatorHer commitment to completing a short film a month, why she did it and the results Instagram: @screenwriteher_Website: damnwriteoriginals.com
Oct 11, 2022
34 min
How to Write Comedy for TV with Black Lady Sketch Show's, Jonterri Gadson
This episode nearly brought me to tears. Jonterri's passion and persistence in creating a life inside of her dream - inspiring. About today's guest:Jonterri Gadson is a former creative writing professor who chose TV over tenure. She most recently served as a writer on Netflix’s THE UPSHAWS. She has been a staff writer on HBO’S A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW,  NBC’s Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Adult Swim’s half-hour comedy Bird Girl. Additionally, she was a Comedy Consulting Producer on 12 Dates of Christmas (HBO Max) writing comedic host copy for Natasha Rothwell and a writer for NBC’s upcoming Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide, writing comedic host copy for Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches.What we're talking about in today's episode:Her specific experiences writing for The Upshaw’s, Black Lady Sketch Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and NBC’s Making ItHow she got the writing jobs with Black Lady Sketch Show and The Upshaw’s (One involves Twitter)What it’s like writing for Amy Poehler and Nick OffermanHow therapy has helped her with her in her career How and when Jonterri found it she was meant to be a writer How “Malcolm in the Middle” influenced her journey How she made the transition from creative writing professor to tv writer When and how often she gets imposter syndrome Insights into her comedic writing process Her experience in writing rooms when it comes to writing comedy What her mentor told her about her role in the writers roomThe books she recommends for those who want to write Comedy More about today's guest:She won Kevin Hart’s LOL Film Fellowship for a short she wrote/directed and premiered at the American Black Film Festival. Her pilot script won Best Comedy Script at the New York Television Festival where she won development deals with OneX and Topic Studios. She’s an alum of the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop, New York Stage & Film Filmmakers Lab, Refinery29 & TBS Riot Comedy Writers Lab and the IFP Project Forum. She’s published three poetry books, including the full-length poetry collection Blues Triumphant (YesYes Books). For more episodes like this, like, subscribe, rate and review! Personal: diamondewilliamson.comCompany: thirdandwonderproductions.com 
Oct 4, 2022
36 min
What It Takes: From Intern at BET to Scripting for The Grammys, Oscars Red Carpet & More to Directing at Conde Nast with Director/Producer, Krystal Knight
If you're interested in award shows or learning how to pivot in this industry of ours, you'll love this episode. With over 12 years of experience in television production, NC native, Krystal Knight has been engaged in a range of broadcast productions, including short docu-series, talk shows, concert specials, and live productions. Inspired by other storytellers, both past and present, Knight holds a strong interest in delivering compelling stories, meaningful, buzz-worthy content, and purpose-driven projects.Check out some of sis' credits:64th GrammysOscars Red Carpet28th SAG Awards2022 NBA All-Star2021 GRAMMY Awards2021 Presidential Inauguration (Inaugural Events)Live from E! Emmy Awards51s NAACP Image AwardsMTV's Unscripted AwardsBET Honors & more. Here's what we're talking about on today's episode:How Krystal transitioned from an intern at BET to scripting for award showsWhat the pre-production and “day of” production looks like working in the Script Department for The Grammy’s, NBA All Star Game and Oscar’s Red CarpetWhat the script department does for live productions How Krystal prepares for her gigsWhy she started her production company, A Knight’s VisionThe one thing Krystal prays for on shoot days that I have never thought to pray forThe skills you can be as a producer to these award showsWhy she never gave up on her dreams What she learned from being in the room with the best in the gameIf you like this episode, please like and subscribe! Rate + review :D
Sep 27, 2022
33 min
Life: Asking For What I Want, Five Books To Keep You Creative & 13 More Creative Affirmations that Affirm and Encourage the Artist in You
We're all artists in some form or fashion. It may not be in the traditional sense but what is traditional anyway?One of my jobs through this podcast is to speak to and support your inner artist and today, that's what I'm doing! Here's what's happening in today's life episode:I'm sharing five books that have affirmed and encouraged the artist in me (I hope you want to immediately go buy them!)What I've learned since being in LA now that I'm feeling more settled (I'm feeling brave)13 creative affirmations that speak directly to you as a creative (you'll want to sit down and close your eyes for these)If you're in need of some encouragement or a new perspective, you'll love this episode. 
Sep 20, 2022
12 min
Quality Control Music's Mission for their TV and Film Projects with Quality Films, Director of Development, Kandace Brown
I've admired the work QC (Quality Control Music) has been doing with Quality Films since the inception. What they are doing is really genius so getting the opportunity to talk to Quality Films' Director of Development, Kandace Brown, is super exciting to me. I have so many questions about their content and strategy and Kandace answered them. On today's episode we discuss:How Kandace got started in development (shows the power of relationships)The mission of Quality Films The thought behind the pitch for "Caresha, Please"The mission of QC Artist, Lakeyah's, upcoming documentary series on BET+Why it was important to tell Lil Baby's story now Her thoughts on the television industry How she takes care of herself The vision for Quality Films More information on Kandace: Kandace Brown: Director of Development for Quality Films. Runs development for the music label Quality Control Music’s TV/Film production arm, overseeing the department’s creative development roster for all platforms and across all content genres, including scripted film, television, and documentary, reality, formats, competition, podcasts and more.  Helping build and grow the department with content including “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” on Amazon Prime Video, the upcoming premium doc series “The Impact ATL” on BET+, and just wrapped production on the company’s first two scripted films, “Waterboyz” and  a hybrid animated live-action movie “Takeover”, both starring Quavo of the hip-hop mega group the Migos. Previously, Kandace worked in scripted and non-scripted at Michael Strahan’s SMAC Entertainment where she worked on Hip-Hop star Wiz Khalifa’s Apple Music Doc “Behind The Cam” and Football legend Deion Sander’s 30 For 30 on ESPN.  Prior to SMAC, Kandace was at BET Networks working in the original programming, music programming, and talent relations departments where she worked on the network’s tentpoles including BET Awards, Black Girls Rock!, Social Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards. Additionally, she worked on the teams that shepherded ”The New Edition Story” and “The Bobby Brown Story” amongst others.
Sep 13, 2022
23 min
What it's Like Working in Social Media for Networks and Streamers with Senior Team Lead of Brand Social at HULU, Tori Carter
We're headed to a different department in television today and that is social media marketing! I'm excited to dig in here because as a Director and Producer listening to Tori Carter, my brain was like WHOA. Because there's so much to know and think about when it comes to working in social at networks and streamers. Here's what we're talking about today: Her day to day being new to TV marketing at BETWhat it was like working at BET and her different roles thereHow she promoted the 2020 BET Awards amongst the social justice movements and the pandemic How she fought for BET’s access to the Oscars Red Carpet How she got the job at HuluHer day to day working at Hulu in brand socialHow she evolves her tactics at work as the algorithms evolve What she does when working in social media is too much (because as a user chile it is too much) How she stays creative working in social media Her favorite reality show and why we should all watch it About today's guest:Keturah “Tori” Carter is an accomplished social marketer + creative storyteller. As the current Senior Team Lead of Brand Social at Hulu, Tori uses her skillset to lead creative campaigns on social in support of Hulu’s original content slate while finding new, innovative ways to engage Hulu’s diverse streamers. In addition, Tori empowers everyone around her to use their innate creativity to not only best represent the corporate brand but to challenge themselves to think bigger and find their professional spark.Tori has impacted various brands with her attention to detail and the extreme level of grace she brings to each new project she touches. At the age of 27, Tori has been able to lead high-level campaigns for brands like BET, Paramount, Bravo, SYFY, and more! From dominating social with 30 million views in one night with her creative vision for social for the 2020 BET Awards to igniting the “Bravoholics” ahead of the launch of season 6 of Real Housewives of Potomac - her passion for marketing both entertains and empowers an audience to move has managed to bring each company she touches a series of consistent wins.
Sep 6, 2022
32 min
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