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Here is my love letter to you all for your lovely support over the past year to launching She's So Reel Season One. Season Two will be back in late summer/ early fall 2021. Wanna hear a certain topic or person on the show? Email me at heyaj@shessoreel.com and give me a holla! Until next time, keep it reeeeel! Sign for my newsletter to stay up to date too!SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/season-one/SSR Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e857629b68c420026ab7064#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel #STOPASIANHATE *This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info

Today we get to meet the delightful music industry hyphenate Miami Golde who is the head honcho for Féminin Rör , a new digital space that highlights women in the intersection of pop culture, tech and the music industry. Miami Golde prides herself in being a creative which you will here today.  Get ready to learn about this trailblazer and her inaugural space!Season One will end on Thursday, May 13th. Season Two will pickup late summer/early fall 2021. Thanks for all the love and support! Féminin Rör 'Gram: @femininrorFéminin Rör  Website: https://www.femininror.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/miami-golde/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel #STOPASIANHATE *This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info

We have a gem in the house—Mel Jones is a multi-talented producer, writer and director. The Howard University alum holds a Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television and Film and later earned her Master of Fine Arts in Producing at the American Film Institute. Mel worked for Stephanie Allain’s Homegrown Pictures for 8 years and rose through the ranks serving as the President of Production for 5 years. She produced a film each year of her tenure. Jones’ credits include Sundance Film Festival hits, such as Justin Simien’s Dear White People and Gerard McMurray’s Burning Sands. Subsequent films include Netflix original film Juanita starring Alfre Woodard and Blair Underwood and The Weekend starring Sasheer Zamata and Y'lan Noel which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Most recently, she served as director on Hulu's recently launched Initiative 29 in collaboration with Disney+ and ESPN+'s Black History Always, two new initiatives to tell and share more Black stories all year round.

Today it’s all about Joy! Best known for her role as “Shauna Andrews” on NBC’s hit show THIS IS US, actress Joy Brunson has been contributing powerful performances on screen for over ten years. Other favorite roles included “Donna” in EMPIRE, “Nia Jones” in SNOWFALL and “Sandy” in ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID.  Joy graduated with a B.A. in Women’s Studies with a Concentration in Black Performance from Spelman College.  Joy has spent her life following her passions of acting, golf and community service.Founded in 2011, Joy created her first Non-Profit Organization TEE 2 TEA. The organization focuses on mentoring young minority girls ages 8-18 through the game of golf. In 2020 Joy officially began her acting school, The Joy of Acting. Created as a safe space for actors of all levels to grow and learn, The Joy of Acting Studio now has on-going classes, private coaching and community talks each quarter. Hoping to utilize her platform in order to help the next generation of leaders grow with confidence, Joy continues to vo

We got something culturally impactful today y'all! Let me introduce, Raeshem Nijhon, who is the Founder and Executive Producer of Culture.House where she develops and produces film, television and events at the intersection of pop culture and politics. Her work is led by themes that flip the mainstream cultural script to bring impactful narratives to a broad audience with big entertainment value. Raeshem is committed to a deeply diverse “content supply chain” that centers the connection between the lived experience of those creating the work and the work itself which we discuss today. We get a behind the scenes glimpse of how Raeshem created Culture House as a Black, Brown and Women owned premium film and TV production company with diverse, inclusive, culturally productive practices . They specialize in non-fiction film, television, cultural narrative shift, while also creating opportunities for people of color, women and queer people, and non-traditional voices on both sides of the camera.  And boy, do

We have a wonderful guest onboard today! Tamar Kaprelian is an Armenian-American artist, activist, and music industry veteran. A graduate from Columbia University she signed with RCA and Interscope Records and honed her craft as a songwriter with some of LA’s top songsmiths. In 2015, she represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest; and in 2016, she founded Nvak Foundation, which was named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies” in 2020. Her non-profit provides hyper-local, world-class music education and resources to female and non-binary musicians living in underserved communities globally. We also talk about her most recent music venture, Nvak Collective, a female and non-binary focused talent incubator and record label that super serves musicians from emerging markets like the Middle East, North & East Africa, and Eastern Europe. We get a glimpse of another venture Tamar is starting called Song Start. Get ready for this powerhouse! Let’s listen in now!*Please be mindful that some of th

We have the energetic singer and songwriter Niambi Ra sharing her story on her musical career. We explore her inspiration behind her stage persona, what her new EP Nebula will deliver to fans and what manifestation looks like to her! Get ready for a power punch of a dialouge because Niambi's got some flavor! Tune in now to hear the fabulous Niambi Ra! Niambi Ra's 'Gram: @niambiraNiambi Ra's Twitter: @niambiloveNiambi Ra's Website: niambira.comNiambi Ra's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddXeV1ouvRP3nqrYFNyunANiambi Ra's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SfU67IJOzPioxQqVM69f8?si=Mdhs05qwQRO_ysg7koErPwNiambi Ra's Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/niambi-ra/1460333194SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/ellamische/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel #STOPASIANHATE*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my dis

I am taking this episode to two award seasons that catch the most attention and set the tone for where we stand in the entertainment world—the Grammys and the Oscars. Women are making herstory! SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/ellamische/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel #STOPASIANHATE*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info

As we continue to celebrate International Women's History Month,  we are highlighting cinematographer and filmmaker, Michelle Marrion! We talked about her short film, Justice Of The Pies, which has been also added to the documentary film series, FIVE, where it follows the journey of five women from five countries across the globe who have each set out to start a purpose-driven business to improve and uplift their communities. Commissioned by Mastercard as part of their gender balance commitment, ShortsTV partnered as a distributor to advance their diversity commitment and showcase short film directors. From touching on her HBCU background to her humanitarian projects with UNICEF and more,  listen in to hear the gracious Michelle Marrion and her journey to creating Justice Of The Pies! Let's support female entrepreneurship! FIVE is now available on ShortsTV, and will be available on demand on Vimeo and other providers in early March.Learn more about FIVE: ​https://fivefilmsmc.com/Justice of the Pies

Happy Women’s History Month! We are kickstarting the month with Ella Mische, who is an  award-winning director, actress, producer,  and writer, running her production company, Galileo Films. She recently directed a short film called Harfa that will premiere as part of FIVE , the documentary film series that follows the journey of five women from five countries across the globe who have each set out to start a purpose-driven business to improve and uplift their communities, commissioned by Mastercard.  In Ella’s short film, Harfa, she follows the entrepreneurial spirit of Irena Orlovic who builds Harfa, a publishing house, inspired by her searching for ways to teach her young daughter with a developmental disability in their native language.  When you watch it, it’s very heartwarming for sure. Support Ella, other female filmmakers as well as female entrepreneurs by watching FIVE premiering on ShortsTV on March 6 at 8/7c, and will be available on demand on Vimeo and other providers in early March. For the lates

Hi all! Here’s my catch me up with AJ episode! I talk about my month loooooonnnngggg break, what’s new with She’s So Reel, new entrepreneur hustle, what I am curious about in entertainment and more! All your questions will be answered when you tun into this episode! Happy Black History… YEAR! And Happy International Women’s History Month as well as YEAR! WE RULE!SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/2021-update/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

We are rewinding  for the giggles and fun!  Lande Yoosuf is a writer, director, and producer with over 12 years of production development and casting experience, and has worked with several networks, including MTV, NBC, WEtv, truTV, and Bravo, and others. She has an affinity for telling stories that explore media influence, sociology, gender/race relations, pop culture, and self-image themes. Her Short Film,Privilege Unhinged,​screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, the DC Black Film Festival and is currently airing on Shorts TV. Yousuf also wrapped her festival run for her second film ​Second Generation Wedding​, which screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now developing the film for feature-length adaptation under One Scribe Media.​ One Scribe Media is currently developing a slate of feature films, documentaries, and television pilots. As Co-founder and Partnerships Director of Black Film Space, Lande works to contribute to increased c

Rewinding back—I finally get to explore one of my favorite aspects of movies and tv shows—music scoring! I am bringing on score composer and producer Dara Taylor! Dara has contributed to films major films like Bad Moms, A Bad Mom’s Christmas, the action-comedy sequel Shaft, Pitch Perfect 3, and many more. As for tv shows, her musical voice stretches all the way from Amazon series The Boys to CW’s Supernatural. Today, we hear how Dara’s story leads the way for future black female composers and how she continuously integrates her fresh score styling with current and upcoming projects. Ladies and gents—welcome Dara to the show! DT's 'Gram: @darataylormusic DT's Website: www.darataylor.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/dara-taylor/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

We are rewinding to THE ACTORPRENEUR! Born and raised in London, Jade is a multi-award winning actor. Now with over 60 acting jobs, spanning TV, Film, and Theatre, and 500 Voiceover jobs to date, Jade is a well-established face and voice internationally. She earned several best actress nominations for her role in THE INTENT(Netflix), the best acting duo in THE CONTRACT and you can also view NO SHADE on Amazon prime. She is also a writer, producer, and owner of London Independent Pictures. Today we catch with Jade to discuss all her experiences and advice in her new book, ACTORPRENEUR. Released on Nov 4th, Jade details her advice as a working actors guide to staying busy, happy, and healthy. It shows actors how to take control of their careers by creating their own work and taking advantage of marketing and social media. It covers all areas of the business including training, photoshoots, agents, auditions, performing intimate scenes, working onset, creating your own work, and many more. Get ready to dig deep

Rewinding back this fun one! Have you ever wondered who was behind shows like Say Yes To Dress, MythBusters, The Last Alaskans,  Deadliest Catch, or Planet Earth?  Discovery Channel’s former Senior VP of programming and development, Abby Greensfelder, was the driving force behind several award-winning nonfiction and unscripted content. After she left her first co-venture production company, Half Yard Productions, she ventured into a new entrepreneurial journey starting her own media company wonderfully known as Everywoman Studios where the mission is to highlight female-focused stories that create a positive impact. Today, Abby is sharing her continuous efforts to amplify female talent in the entertainment industry. Her studios have recently partnered with Realscreen to offer the inaugural Propelle program which is a female-focused accelerator for aspiring female creators.  One winning project will receive up to US$20,000 to further develop their project and make it production-ready. Abby discu

Rewinding to the Femme Regard Ladies! There are many other podcasts before me that have been making waves by spotlighting women in the forefront in filmmaking. I stumbled upon a The Femme Regard Podcast with Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez when reading one of my podcast newsletters from Pod Movement. I was so surprised they highlighted a podcast in the film! I reached out immediately! They were too cool and humble! Today they are going to talk a bit about their mission as a film production company to tell stories from the female gaze and put more women behind the camera. They also will share their story about the origins of their podcast and what they can offer you as a listener interested in filmmaking. When you listen to it, it’s gonna sound more like girlfriends laughing over drinks! This show was pre-recorded some ago but be sure to catch the new season on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and much more. All the links to their podcast will be in the show notes! Hope y’all enjoy it! Let’s welcome on the ladies fr

Rewinding to this lovely lady—Teharah J. is sharing wonderful gems with us today. Actress, producer, director, and much more under Teharah's reign! You might have seen her on Showtime's The Chi or firefighter drama favorite Chicago Fire. Her acclaimed success stems way back from playing on Broadway and working on indie films. Her experiences have led her to recognize a lack of opportunities for women, especially women of color, in independent filmmaking. Through Teharah J Entertainment, she focuses on impactful events, film production, and advocacy as a response including her WOC Film Collaborative. Teharah's efforts to provide a platform for young women and women of color are fantastic! If you are looking for a place to connect and collaborate to expand your skills in the film industry, she has something amazing to offer. I don’t want to give any hints away on what she is working on but, I’ll let the conversation speak for itself! Press play now! Don't forget to leave a review if you love this! Teharah J 'Gr

New guest on the show! Felicia Pride is a Film / TV writer and director. She was a writer for two seasons on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar and currently writes on Grey's Anatomy. She sold a drama pilot, a book adaptation, to NBC's Universal Cable Productions. She sold the erotic romance Deeper to Universal Pictures and is the co-writer and executive producer of the film Really Love, produced by Macro, which won a Special Jury Prize at SXSW. She recently made her directorial debut with tender, a short film she also wrote, which won a Lionsgate / Starz award at BlackStar Film Festival and several other accolades.  Today, we catch up with Felicia, talking about her start in the industry, her Gen X production company, felix and annie, and her inspiration behind tender.  It was like talking to a homegirl down the block. Get ready with the cool and chill vibes from the eclectic Felicia Pride.Felicia Pride 'Gram: @feliciapridetender movie 'Gram: @tendermoviefelix and annie 'Gram: @felixand

Get ready for the giggles and fun! We have a new guest this week! Lande Yoosuf is a writer, director, and producer with over 12 years of production development and casting experience, and has worked with several networks, including MTV, NBC, WEtv, truTV, and Bravo, and others. She has an affinity for telling stories that explore media influence, sociology, gender/race relations, pop culture, and self-image themes. Her Short Film,Privilege Unhinged,​screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, the DC Black Film Festival and is currently airing on Shorts TV. Yousuf also wrapped her festival run for her second film ​Second Generation Wedding​, which screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now developing the film for feature-length adaptation under One Scribe Media.​ One Scribe Media is currently developing a slate of feature films, documentaries, and television pilots. As Co-founder and Partnerships Director of Black Film Space, Lande works to contribute to

 Today we have the fantastic Jenna Andrews! She's a singer, songwriter, and vocal producer whose credits include Benee's addictive "Supalonely" (currently still going strong worldwide with close to 500 million streams) and BTS' bonafide hit "Dynamite" and "Savage Love". Her career began as an artist herself signed to Island Def Jam, to writing for Drake + Majid Jordan and J-Lo and Noah Cyrus to name a few, to consulting for Barry Weiss' RECORDS label to her joint venture with Weiss, publishing company Twentyseven Music at Sony/ATV. Jenna recently launched The Green Room - a conversation series centered around mental health in the entertainment industry. In partnership with The Jed Foundation (suicide prevention for teens non-profit org) and She Is The Music (nonprofit organization increasing the number of women working in music), Jenna features an artist and a mental health professional in each 45-min discussion. Past guests have included Lennon Stella, Kiesza, Pixie Lott, Rebecca Black, and more. By con