The Industry Insider Podcast

Celebrity ghostwriter and Senior Contributor for Forbes and Business Insider, Pauleanna Reid joins Shantia B on the second installment of The Industry Insider Podcast. Pauleanna discusses pivoting through the current state of the world, mastering the perfect pitch, and the process behind celebrity ghostwriting. In addition, she shares end-of-year resolutions, how to attain multiple streams of income, and much more!

Founder of marketing and management consultancy Adison Ark, marketing professional, and licensed cosmetologist, Paris Guy joins Shantia B on The Industry Insider Podcast. The D.C. native shared her experience making the big move to NYC, friendships and business, and the importance of keeping your space sacred. In addition, Paris gives tips on how people can build their brand, the importance of therapy, and working with Angela Yee over the years.

On-air reporter, Amina Smith joins Shantia B on this episode of The Industry Insider Podcast. She shares her journey as an on-air talent, her experience covering the Mission Impossible world premiere red carpet in Paris, and how she landed her job with BET for their digital show "BET Breaks." In addition, we discuss if cold emails are truly effective, social media etiquette, and much more.

CEO of Platinum Boy Music Inc., multi-platinum BadBoy/Hitmen Record producer, and Trey Songz Music Director/Tour Drummer, Amadeus joins Shantia B on this episode of The Industry Insider Podcast. He discusses growing up in the Bronx, starting his music career in high school, and the first time he heard a song he produced on the radio. In addition, he reveals producers that are on his radar, advice for upcoming producers, and much more!

Producer at Revolt TV, Joed "Deeno" Esperance speaks with Shantia B on this episode of The Industry Insider Podcast. He discusses his passion for production, how he landed his position at Revolt TV, and the importance of treating everyday like it’s your first day at work. In addition, Joed explains the how he put in the work despite not having an internship, the process behind building a development center in Haiti, and creating a Carribean Relief Night which will take place at the Barclays Center, March 11th.