Kamari Somers: Turning Preparation into Opportunity
Over the past five years, Kamari Somers has been working her way up in the film industry in Pittsburgh and around the US…
Alex Newell: There’s Only One of You
Alex Newell is known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist (for which they earned a Critics Choice Award nomination)…
Reese St. Amant: Reinventing Yourself with Joy
On our final episode of the season, propmaster Reese St. Amant shares her experience in one of the most unsung professions in the entertainment industry: the art department! From set design and dressing, to painting and props, to working with exotic animals—Reese has done it all, and with aplomb. Listen as she talks to Anya and Fanshen about standing out as a Black woman in props, gaining the trust of the actors and staff around you, having a strong work ethic, working while dyslexic, living on a farm and staying centered while thriving in Hollywood, and the joy of constantly reinventing yourself.
Winter Dunn: Figuring it Out as You Go Along
"Trust yourself, even if that means not really know what's next. Because what's next is coming."
Today, our hosts Anya and Fanshen speak with triple-threat/award-winning actress, producer, and director Winter Dunn! Currently a Directing Fellow at Film Independent, Winter talks about breaking in and putting yourself out there to get ahead, building a body of work, being prepared for the right opportunity, the development and creation of her first film, JUNEBUG, and figuring it all out as you go along.
TIME'S UP X SISTA BRUNCH LIMITED SERIES - Latasha Gillespie and Miki Woodard: Taking Risks, Playing to Win
In our last episode of the series with TIME'S UP Foundation, Amazon Studios Global Head of Diversity Latasha Gillespie and Head of Good Robot at Bad Robot Miki Woodard talk with Fanshen and Anya about the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, bringing up the next generation of executives and talent, why risk-taking pays off, and the limitless power of listening to yourself.