Episodes
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Episode 32: To AI or Not To AI
AI fooled me. Then Jill Scott's social media AI music post made me ask a much bigger question: What happens when we stop caring whether our favorite music comes from a real person? For a deeper dive into this topic, read my companion essay on Substack! Follow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram…
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Episode 31: A Tale of Two Cities | My Lyft Ride From Malibu to Skid Row
What do a breathtaking Malibu mansion, a terrifying mountain road, a recurring dream, and the streets of Skid Row have in common? At first glance... absolutely nothing. But during one crazy day behind the wheel of my car, two Lyft rides took me on a journey I never saw coming. Along the way, I...
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Episode 30: A Lyft Ride to Egypt
One thing I learned recently is that every person carries a piece of home with them. Yesterday, home happened to be Egypt—and for fifteen minutes, my Lyft became the bridge between two worlds. Follow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram at @wordygirlent and on Facebook at WordyGirl Entertainment...
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Episode 29: A Change Is Gonna Come
A new year is approaching, so it's time to make some changes to the podcast! Tune in to find out what's brewing for WordyGirl Entertainment!
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Episode 28: Celebrate Your Small Wins
How do you eat an elephant? Bite by bite. If you have a hard time tackling your to-do list, this episode gives you a little motivation to get ish done and celebrate those baby steps along the way!Follow WordyGirl Entertainment:Instagram: @wordygirlent YouTube: @wordygirlentertainmentFacebook at...
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Episode 27: What Kind of TV Show Should I Write?
If you want to write a TV show, but don't know what kind of show you want to write, tune in to this episode! During this Pick My Brain Script Consulting Zoom call, I give a client advice on how to adapt her novels in to a TV show.Follow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram and Twitter at...
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Episode 26: Finding Your Script's Story Engine
I pulled out an old pilot script I was working on a long time ago. I didn’t finish it because I was having a hard time coming up with the story engine. I can spot story engine problems easily in other people’s scripts, but it’s a struggle creating my own. I was given advice to check out the show...
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Episode 25: The Hard Truths of Screenwriting
Being a new writer trying to break into Hollywood can be daunting. No new writer wants to hear that it's hard to get a foot in the door, but hearing the hard truths can help them figure out how to get around the obstacles in their way.Mentioned in this episode:Craig T. Williams | Black...
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Episode 24: Kelly Edwards | Pursuing Your Writing Passion
Former Development Executive Kelly Edwards shares how pursuing her true passion for writing led her from the executive desk to the writers room and becoming a staff writer for Fox's new hit show Our Kind of People.Check out Kelly's book The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series...
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Episode 23: Sarunas Jackson | From Hoopin' to Hollywood
Actor Sarunas Jackson shares his path of playing professional basketball over sees to becoming a Hollywood leading man.Catch Sarunas on HBO's Insecure and BET's Games People Play!Listen to the WordyGirl Entertainment podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts....
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Episode 22: Barry Brewer | Chicago's Funniest
Actor and comedian Barry Brewer shares his journey from being a teenager performing stand-up in churches to starring in his own stand-up comedy special, Chicago I'm Home, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.Follow Barry on on Instagram and Twitter at @barrybrewerjrFollow WordyGirl Entertainment…
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Episode 21: Monti Washington | How It Started vs How It's Going
Actor, poet, and motivational speaker Monti Washington shares his roller coaster journey from a tough childhood growing up in foster care to becoming a talented actor and motivational speaker.Follow Monti on Instagram at @monti_washington and @montivationFollow Monti on Twitter at…
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Episode 20: Jason Edmonds | Music in the Blood
Jason Edmonds shares his journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming a singer/songwriter/producer to establishing himself as an entrepreneur in digital music streaming.Follow Jason on Instagram at @jpedmonds. Check out his website at musicmaven.comFollow WordyGirl Entertainment:...
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Episode 19: Music Composer Ainz "Brainz" Prasad
Join me for a fun chat with Music Composer Ainz "Brainz" Prasad as he shares the many levels of his success from how he got his start as a Music Producer by signing a publishing deal with legendary singer/songwriter Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds; to producing music for artists such as Jamie Foxx…
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Episode 18: Raychel Smith: From Intern to TV Producer
Raychel Smith shares her journey in the television and film business starting as an intern and advancing to a television producer. Her latest project, Tough Love: LA, a drama series following six millennials as they navigate the winding road of newfound adulthood, can be seen on TVOne.Follow...
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Episode 17: Ericka Nicole Malone | The Quadruple Threat: Writer/Producer/Director/Actress
Ericka Nicole Malone shares her secret to juggling writing, producing, directing, and acting across TV/Film and theatre.Follow Ericka on Instagram at @erickanicolemalone and on her website at erickanicolemalone.comFollow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram and Twitter at @wordygirlent Follow...
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Episode 16: Emmy Award Winning Hair Stylist & Costume Designer Theresa Broadnax
Emmy Award winning Hair Stylist and Costume Designer Theresa Broadnax shares how she used her passion for hair styling and fashion to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Follow Theresa Broadnax on Instagram at @houseofbroadnax and on her website at houseobroadnax.comFollow WordyGirl…
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Episode 15: Phonz Williams | The Journey from P.A. to Writer/Producer
In this episode, I chat with screenwriter and producer Phonz Williams about the journey from starting as a production assistant to writing and producing television shows.Follow Phonz on Instagram at @phononzell and Twitter at @phonzwilliams.Follow WordyGirl Entertainment Instagram and Twitter at...
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Episode 14: Meagan Daine | Inside the Writers' Room
Screenwriter Meagan Daine shares what it's like to be inside the coveted television writers' room. Follow Meagan on Twitter: @writeordienow Follow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram and Twitter at @wordygirlent & Facebook at WordyGirl Entertainment.Visit our website at www.wordygirlent.com
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Episode 13: Vanessa Middleton | Showrunner "Games People Play"
In this episode, I sat down with showrunner Vanessa Middleton to chat about her career as a screenwriter and how she runs the writer's room for the BET hit show "Games People Play," Executive Produced by Tracey Edmonds for Edmonds Entertainment, starring Lauren London.Follow Vanessa on Instagram…
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Episode 12: Ben Cory Jones | Showrunner "Boomerang"
In this episode, I chat with screenwriter, producer Ben Cory Jones about his journey as a writer producer and his new gig as showrunner for the BET comedy series Boomerang, loosely based on the iconic 90's era film, starring Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry.Follow Ben on Instagram & Twitter...
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Episode 11: Colette | Film Review
In this episode, I review the film Colette (based on a true story) staring Keira Knightley and Dominic West. IMDB logline: Colette is pushed by her husband to write novels under his name. Upon their success, she fights to make her talents known, challenging gender norms.
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Episode 10: Cornell Thomas | A Positive Light
In this episode, I chat with author and motivational speaker Cornell Thomas about the power of positivity and creating his upcoming television show On Purpose, focused on helping people in need all over the world.Follow Cornell! ---> Instagram: @cornellthomas34 | Twitter: @CornellThomas |…
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Episode 9: Ivy Box | The 365 Go Get H.E.R.S. Guide
In this episode, I chat with Ivy Box author of The 365 Go Get H.E.R.S. Guide and former cast member of BET's College Hill Interns. Ivy shares business tips for women and men, and reveals what it's like to be on a reality show.Follow Ivy on Instagram and Twitter at @msivybox and visit her website…
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Episode 8: Tracey Edmonds | Anatomy of Producing a Film
Check out my first one-on-one interview on the podcast! I chat with Television & Film Executive Producer Tracey Edmonds about the duties of a producer, her upcoming projects, and her advice to aspiring producers.Follow Tracey on Instagram & Twitter at @traceyeedmonds and on her health, wellness &...
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Episode 7: Queen Sugar S3 E306 | Delicate and Strangely Made
In this episode, I recap and review Queen Sugar S3 E306 | Delicate and Strangely Made. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @wordygirlent Check out my blog at https://bit.ly/2tyzP8u
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Episode 6: Queen Sugar S3 E305 | A Little Lower Than Angels
In this episode, I recap and review Queen Sugar S3 E305 | A Little Lower Than Angels.Check out my website at www.wordygirlent.comFollow me on Instagram & Twitter at @wordygirlent
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Episode 5: Ocean's 8
This week guest co-host, Lavetta Cannon joins me for a review of Ocean's Eight starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Ann Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Rihanna, and Akwafina. Check out Lavetta's podcast Notorious Women at https://apple.co/2MUZtNJ Follow WordyGirl...
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Episode 4: Queen Sugar S3 E304 | No Haven in My Shadow
In this episode, I recap and review Queen Sugar.
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Episode 3: Scandal S7 E18 | Over a Cliff
In this episode, I review and say goodbye to my favorite TV show of all time.
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Episode 2: Writing Is Rewriting
In this episode, I discuss my rewriting process: story, characters, dialogue, scene work, word smiting, etc.
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Episode 1: Get Busy Writing Dammit!
In this episode, I talk about my procrastination when it comes to writing and how I plan to overcome it. Also, I explain what the WordyGirl Entertainment podcast will be about.