Black Girls In Media, The Podcast

If you love Grey's Anatomy, Queen Sugar, or the feature film Really Love then this episode is for you!. Felicia Pride shares her transition from freelance writing to screenwriting, following your purpose, and more. 

POP Sugar's News Editor, Njera Perkins talks about overcoming writers block, the necessary timing of "pivoting," and so much more. 

In celebration of International Women's Day, it was only right to feature a superstar that you may have seen on TMZ, E! The RunDown, and Revolt. Shynieka Taylor is known to work the screen but before snatching outstanding roles, she had quite the journey. Taylor opens up about knowing who you are, working behind the scenes, and tips on getting to a level of media success.

Kayla Brantley is a multimedia journalist wearing the hats of writer, producer and on-camera correspondent. Brantley currently reports for DailyMail.com where she covers anything from breaking news, to viral videos, to the latest celebrity gossip. Brantley takes her written stories on screen as a correspondent for Emmy-winning DailyMailTV, a nationally syndicated entertainment news show. Find Brantley giving America the rundown on the top stories from around the world every Monday thru Friday. Brantley has interviewed some of your favorite celebrities, including Jon Hamm, Don Cheadle, Idris Elba, Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, Tia Mowry, Anthony Mackie and more, either on the red carpet or from the comfort of her home during virtual press junkets.

BGIM Podcast Chatted it up with multi award winning screenwriter, Antoinette 'Toni' Fernandez. Fernandez has won over 72 accolades for her projects.Listen to why her project 'Got The Juice' being one her favorites, advice on becoming a screenwriter and tips to navigate in any field of media. 

Our co hosts Kelly Ray and Shelby Smith have decided to take the next steps in their career. Join us as we say talk about our favorite moments on the show, moments together and grab a tissue because it get's emotional. This isn't goodbye but, a see you later ! Best of luck to them xo

On Today's episode of Black Girls in Media we sat down with New Jersey radio personality Amira Lawson @teawithmirab and talked to her about her journey of starting her own radio station and how to know when to leave an unfulfilling work situation 

Thank you for supporting Black Girls in Media the Podcast. You can keep up with our cohost Danteé, Kelly, and Shelby  on Instagram at @danteesinferno, @itskellyray, and @shelbsdsmith. Also, make sure you are following the official Black Girls in Media Podcast Instagram @bgimpodcast.

Confused on how to do taxes? Look no further! We had a conversation with IRS Enrolled Agent, Asia Johnson of @ms.elitetax, about best practices for black girls in media. Get your pens & pads ready to document how to prepare to file taxes. Adulting is hard, but we're here to ease the transition. 

On today's episode, we spoke with social media influencer and entrepreneur Morgan Fitzpatick @_morgoo about what's it like being a black influencer in 2021.

Thank you for supporting Black Girls in Media the Podcast. You can keep up with our cohost Danteé, Kelly, and Shelby  on Instagram at @danteesinferno, @itskellyray, and @shelbsdsmith. Also, make sure you are following the official Black Girls in Media Podcast Instagram @bgimpodcast.

Therapy is for everyone, especially for our creatives/media girls. Dr. Danita breaks it down for all of us on the podcast on the importance of therapy, mental health, and the mental state of the black creative.

Thank you for supporting Black Girls in Media the Podcast. You can keep up with our cohost Danteé, Kelly, and Shelby  on Instagram at @danteesinferno, @itskellyray, and @shelbsdsmith. Also, make sure you are following the official Black Girls in Media Podcast Instagram @bgimpodcast.

How many of us have tied our worth to a rejected opportunity ? Learn more about how Chantal Rochelle dealt with rejection in her career.

Thank you for supporting Black Girls in Media the Podcast. You can keep up with our cohost Danteé, Kelly, and Shelby  on Instagram at @danteesinferno, @itskellyray, and @shelbsdsmith. Also, make sure you are following the official Black Girls in Media Podcast Instagram @bgimpodcast.

Learn the Public Relations basics, what type of PR your biz or brand might need and how to start a firm if this is your field of work.  Thank you for supporting Black Girls in Media the Podcast. You can keep up with our cohost Danteé, Kelly, and Shelby  on Instagram at @danteesinferno, @itskellyray, and @shelbsdsmith. Also, make sure you are following the official Black Girls in Media Podcast Instagram @bgimpodcast.

Happy Holidays! First, we would like to say thank you! We appreciate all of the support we received during season 1, and we cannot wait to bring you better topics, guests, and discussions in season 2. We decided to let ten of our listeners participate in our Christmas season finale. Listen as we decided who is on the naughty or nice list, what it is like getting hired during a pandemic, and how we are going to be "Where the money Reside" in 2021. From the Black Girls in Media Podcast family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

India Monee' is a media maven, journalist, creative strategist, influencer, and above all else, a storyteller. 

After graduating from Prairie View A&M University, she packed her bags and headed to the DMV from Dallas, Texas. While there, she worked as a promotion and social media assistant for Radio One Baltimore and hustled as a freelance creative strategist and personality.

Since returning back home to Dallas, India is now a digital producer for the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. She has also started a platform called The Journal Entry where she combines her love for creating content and journaling to promote self-improvement.

Living by the quote, “It’s not what the dream is, but what the dream does” her goal is to use her voice and multimedia talents to leave an impactful mark not only as a digital footprint but in real life. She’s dedicated to living her life to the fullest and making her dreams come true to inspire others to do the same.

Follow her to stay connected! 

WEBSITE: INDIAMONEE.COM

EMAIL: INDIAMONEE1@GMAIL.COM

Our cohost chatted about all things pop culture: The Soul Train awards, Black Friday Shopping, and how they celebrated Thanksgiving.

Are influencers taking the role of journalist? Are Journalism degrees and skills needed? Tune into this candid convo. 

Listen to this vulnerable conversation with Zayna Allen about her experience being fired, getting on her feet and moving forward to be a trailblazer in the media industry. 

In this episode, we interviewed media personality Zayna Allen who shared with us her struggles within the media industry and how she remains true to herself.

Washington D.C. Corespondent Raquel Martin spoke with our co-host Kelly Ray about what it takes to became a political reporter in D.C. and why it is important for everyone to vote in the upcoming election.

Happy October! Here is your fall treat. A bonus episode recorded a few months ago between BGIM Creator Tasha McCaskiel and sports business professional Brooklyn McDaniels. 

They discuss navigating the sports corporate world, lessons learned while getting older and more. 

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Twitter - @beelynmcdizzle

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Brooklyn McDaniels is a 23-year-old sports business professional hailing from Canton, Ohio. A Buckeye through and through, she attended The Ohio State University where she received a degree in Communication Analysis with a minor in Legal Foundations. During undergrad, she was recognized in the 6th Edition of Who’s Who in Black Columbus and named 1 of 20 Outstanding Seniors in a graduating class of more than 10,000 students. Upon graduating with honors from Ohio State, Brooklyn kicked off her career in New York, NY as one of 7 individuals selected for the National Football League’s prestigious Junior Rotational Program. After 1.5 years rotating through Event Strategy, Business Development, and Partnership Management, she accepted a permanent role in the Sponsorship department. She currently manages the day-to-day relationships of 6 of the League’s largest, and most critical corporate partners (e.g. Bud Light, Gatorade, Bose). Brooklyn is most commonly known for her gregarious personality and her ability to rally individuals with enthusiasm. She exudes leadership and confidence placing her at the forefront of each of her various involvements. A strong advocate for personal and professional mentorship, Brooklyn dedicates her time to sharing her experiences, knowledge, and learnings with future generations. At the core of her interests, Brooklyn aspires to exercise creativity at the intersection of media, communications, and sport.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we interviewed media personality Lyndsay Christian who is surthriving breast cancer. Learn more about her journey and how she is still dominating the industry despite her diagnosis. 

Where do I meet connects? What should my cover letter look like? What should I be involved with during school? How do I navigate post grad employment? All your questions answered with The Sarai Ashari (@thesaraiashari), CNN Underscored Editorial Coordinator. 

A look into our testimonies navigating the media industry and advice to keep your head on straight! 

Breonna Taylor, Voting, BGIM Conference & Words of encouragement for those starting school, recent grads, are trying to make their way in this industry . Welcome to the new podcast! 

Nakia Stephens is an award-winning screenwriter/filmmaker born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a graduate of the first public HBCU in Georgia, Savannah State University, where she studied Mass Communications with a concentration in Radio/Television Broadcasting. During her undergrad tenure, Nakia also Studied writing in Shanghai, Beijing, and Ghana. After receiving her degree, Nakia went on to work and study screenwriting in Los Angeles, California. Her travel and studies helped influence her love for storytelling so much that in 2014 Nakia decided to be the master of her own fate by creating the Damn Write Originals screenwriting Label. Nakia is an avid champion for Women and People of Color and as Founder and Chief of Content for Damn Write Originals, she is devoted to telling authentic and purposeful stories. Since the launch of her Label, Nakia has had over 20 of her screenplays produced to screen including her most notable projects: Suga Water, Cream x Coffee, and Novella. Nakia has been featured and recognized for her work by festivals and platforms such as BLAVITY, ABFF, Rolling Out Magazine, and Black Girls Rock! She also garnered partnerships with major media outlets such as Revolt TV, Black&Sexy TV, BETher and most recently inked a development deal with Earvin "Magic" Johnson's cable network, aspireTV.  Nakia believes in the magic of storytelling and always creates art with a purpose greater than self.

In this episode, Nakia speaks on her journey to creating her production company, and gives tips on getting into the industry

Thanks for listening! 

xoxo @blackgirlsinmediainc

Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is a fashionista encouraging thousands of women to fully grasp their worth in Christ through her Cosmopolitan UK nominated brand, Adorned in Armor, and Dressed for Battle Podcast. The Teen Vogue "It Girl" turned Teen Vogue fashion writer was crowned Miss Black New Jersey in 2018 and is dedicated to showing everyone that their crowns have always existed. The Haitian-American beauty queen graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rider University, earned her Master's degree from Syracuse University, and most recently, signed a three-book deal with Baker Publishing. Her first book, Claim Your Crown, is available at all major book retailers nationwide and the free devotional is also available on the YouVersion Bible app with over 50,000 completions around the globe. Tarah-Lynn's features include: CBN, Haitian Times & more!

In this episode Tarah tells us her journey in getting her successful book published, dealing with battles and more! Thanks for listening and don't forget to share and subscribe to our podcast!

xoxo BGIM

Abigail “Abby” Loth is the creator of Women Empowerment 101 and a sought after speaker, mentor, and trainer. Abby made a devotion to herself to turn her trials into triumphs by empowering women to grow to be their best self – mentally, physically, spiritually, And financially. Her impactful empowerment assignments have helped hundreds of women find and pursue their purpose in life despite any unfair or broken start. Abby is anointed with the ability to create wholeness and fearlessness into anyone who has her attention.

Abby utilizes her story and insurmountable obstacles, and faith to build purpose and passion into others. Her specific and actionable strategies have allowed her to create strength, peace, and substance with her audience moreover allowing her to pursue her dream of enabling others to find faith, and release fear each day of their life. Abby shares with us how she overcame her obstacles and left us with many comforting words of wisdom to carry on for the rest our lives. She has her 2nd book coming out as well so be sure to stay connected with her! 

xoxo Black Girls in Media 

Follow Abby on Instagram @abbyroselynn_

Women Empowerment 101- @womenempowerment.101

Born and raised in New York, Ashley Nicole Moss is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a BA in Multimedia Journalism. She started her television career in 2015 (while still in college) at SFL-TV, The CW as an entertainment correspondent. From there, she became a sideline reporter and then quickly, co-host of ‘Generation Nexxt’, a youth football show on NBC 6. In addition, she’s reported live from multiple Orange Bowls, interviewed Pat Riley and starred in/produced in various sports documentaries (one award-winning). Currently, she can be heard as the co-host of iHeart Radio’s “The Greek Zone” weekdays @ 2PM on 940 Winz.

Ashley gave us top requirements to make it in radio and on air TV; she also shares with us the value of failure and how her path brought her to where she is today. 

Follow her on Instagram @ashnicolemoss