A conversation with Maura Chanz, an actress, writer, and producer who has worked with Yara Shahidi (black-ish, grown-ish) and Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, The Game). We discuss getting into the entertainment industry when you’re not from LA, getting used to working with people you idolized, why some child stars go off the rails, and my favorite topic: dating.

You can follow Maura on Instagram @maurachanz and you can follow Damilare @dsonoiki

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(0:00) Intro
(2:54) Breaking into entertainment as an outsider
(10:05) Deciding to go to college
(17:20) Coming up and grinding alongside others in Hollywood
(30:30) Getting used to being around people you idolized
(43:22) Transitioning from acting
(57:47) Working with Yara Shahidi
(1:11:32) Dating