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Media & Entertainment Podcasts

Curious about what it takes to be a female in Hollywood? Want advice on projects from today's leading ladies? Ready to advocate for women in film, music, and entertainment, including yourself? You're in the right place! Welcome To the She's So Reel Podcast where we share real stories and expertise from female creators, artists, and many more in the industry. We discuss inclusivity, representation, storytelling, skill development, inspirational stories, and much more. Tune in every Thursday where hostess AJ Joyce brings you fun, down-to-earth conversations with talented female creatives in film and entertainment to help YOU become the REEL deal. Press play to soak in all the girl power!

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Curious about what it takes to be a female in Hollywood? Want advice on projects from today's leading ladies? Ready to advocate for women in film, music, and entertainment, including yourself? You're in the right place! Welcome To the She's So Reel Podcast where we share real stories and expertise from female creators, artists, and many more in the industry. We discuss inclusivity, representation, storytelling, skill development, inspirational stories, and much more. Tune in every Thursday where hostess AJ Joyce brings you fun, down-to-earth conversations with talented female creatives in film and entertainment to help YOU become the REEL deal. Press play to soak in all the girl power!

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@shessoreel

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English


Episodes
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Season One Closeout Letter

5/13/2021
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: @ajsoreel SSR Twitter: @shessoreel SSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/season-one/ SSR Newsletter:...

Duration:00:24:54

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Miami Golde Talks Féminin Rör's Starting Legacy Between The Intersection of Pop Culture, Tech & The Music Industry

5/6/2021
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...

Duration:00:31:35

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Meet Director & Producer Mel Jones Behind "Leimert Park" Series

4/29/2021
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...

Duration:00:39:15

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Feel "The Joy of Acting" With Actress & Acting Teacher Joy Brunson

4/22/2021
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...

Duration:00:52:00

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Meet Founder & Executive Producer Raeshem Nijhon Behind Culture House

4/15/2021
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...

Duration:01:00:37

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Meet Singer & Songwriter Tamar Kaprelian Behind The Nvak Foundation

4/1/2021
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,...

Duration:00:57:22

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Singer & Songwriter Niambi Ra on Her New EP "Nebula" & Manifesting Your Power

3/25/2021
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: @niambira Niambi Ra's Twitter: @niambilove Niambi Ra's Website: niambira.com Niambi Ra's Youtube:...

Duration:00:46:38

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HERstory Awards Special

3/18/2021
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: @ajsoreel SSR Twitter: @shessoreel SSR 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...

Duration:00:21:33

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Meet Filmmaker & Cinematographer Michelle Marrion Behind "Justice of the Pies"

3/11/2021
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...

Duration:00:49:25

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Meet Filmmaker Ella Mische Behind Short Film "Harfa"

3/4/2021
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...

Duration:00:48:10

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2021 Update

2/25/2021
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: @ajsoreel SSR Twitter: @shessoreel SSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/2021-update/ #ShesSoReel...

Duration:00:34:25

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REWIND: Meet Co-Founder Lande Yoosuf Behind Black Film Space

2/11/2021
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,...

Duration:00:51:48

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REWIND: How Film & TV Composer Dara Taylor Trailblazes The Way For Future POC Composers

2/4/2021
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...

Duration:00:49:20

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REWIND: How Jade Asha Can Turn You Into An "Actorpreneur"

1/28/2021
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....

Duration:00:48:58

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REWIND: From Senior VP At Discovery Channel To Launching Everywoman Studios: Abby Greensfelder On Producing Female Focused Content And The Inaugural Propelle Program

1/21/2021
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...

Duration:00:51:27

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REWIND: Meet The Ladies From The Femme Regard Podcast

1/14/2021
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...

Duration:00:59:14

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REWIND: Pay It Forward Through Collaboration With Actress & Filmmaker Teharah J

1/7/2021
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...

Duration:00:36:59

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Writer & Director Felicia Pride Explores The Strength Of Black Women in Directorial Debut"tender"

12/31/2020
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...

Duration:00:39:40

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Meet Co-Founder Lande Yoosuf Behind Black Film Space

12/24/2020
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...

Duration:00:51:48

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How Grammy-Nominated Music Industry Hyphenate Jenna Andrews Takes On Mental Health In Entertainment With "The Green Room"

12/17/2020
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,...

Duration:01:03:12