Episode 1: Wearing All The Hats (with Andrea Lewis)

An Incredible conversation! Kat interviews Andrea Lewis, a multi-hyphenate creative who shares her journey and path from child actor on Degrassi The Next Generation to producer of her incredible Netflix Series. They discuss the realities of starting your own production company and the successes and lessons learned as Creative Director of Jungle Wild Productions, and the impact of her projects like 'Black Actress' and 'The Black Beauty Effect.' Andrea speaks on the importance of passion, networking, and problem-solving in the creative industry, while also sharing valuable lessons learned along the way.00:00Introduction to Multi-Hyphenate Filmmaking08:22The Journey from Child Actor to Producer11:15Creating Opportunities in the Industry14:21The Birth of Jungle Wild TV17:12The Concept Behind 'Black Actress'20:22Casting and Collaborating with Industry Icons23:19'The Black Beauty Effect' and Its Impact42:45The Journey of Idea Development47:06Navigating Industry Challenges50:53The Long Road to Production55:10Maintaining Authenticity in Storytelling56:55The Interplay of Roles in Filmmaking01:01:41Problem Solving and Persistence01:06:21Lessons Learned