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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 36M

EP13: How 'Insecure' Was Actually Made With Producer Deniese Davis

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In this conversation with TV and Film Producer Deniese Davis, we dive into Deniese's big pivots, from producing Issa Rae’s award-winning web series "The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl" to producing the HBO hit series, "Insecure," then launching her own production company, Reform Media Group, and most recently producing "One of Them Days" as well as "Hard Feelings," financed by Tyler Perry Studios. We also explore the cultural impact of "Insecure," how to stop waiting for permission to creatively pursue what you love, how you have to learn to wear many hats as a producer, how creatives can meet this inflection point in the TV and film industry, and how stepping out of your comfort and betting on yourself pays off. You can find Deniese on Instagram ‪@smsdeniese -- Find out more about The Producing Playbook Deniese created at: https://www.theproducingplaybook.com/ -- Thanks for listening! If you haven't, please subscribe. It really helps our channel more than you know.

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