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In this episode of "A Conversation With," my special guests are Felisha Norman and Nicci Bates.  This is an interesting pairing of names because when you hear the name "Norman Bates," a certain movie comes to mind. These two ladies will be talking to us about their production company Norman Bates Co. and their web series called "Just Jackie" and much more. 

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BIO FOR NORMAN BATES CO (Felisha Norman & Nicci Bates)

Felisha Norman and Nicci Bates formed Norman Bates Co. These two women knew the moment they learned each other’s last names; it was a match that was meant to be. Norman Bates Co is their production company that writes scripts for stage, film and produces a web series, JUST JACKIE. Felisha and Nicci created JUST JACKIE on a shoestring budget when they realized they needed to create their own jobs in Hollywood. These ladies have produced an NAACP award-winning play and have several scripts in various stages of development. Hollywood has very few Black female writers/producers, and these strong Black Women writing duo plan to make many waves in the industry.

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In this episode of "A Conversation With," my guest is Jezabel Montero.  Jezabel speaks about her career in filmmaking and what inspires her as a filmmaker. She is a bilingual actor, writer, director, and producer who has been involved in the film industry since childhood. She is a woman who has gone against all odds and made it in the film industry.

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Jezabel Montero BIO:

Jezabel Montero has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years.  She began as a child actor, starring in commercials at the age of thirteen.  She has been in countless Off-Broadway shows and has worked in all mediums. Jezabel is Cuban-American and a bi-lingual actor who has worked in both Spanish soaps and theatre.  She has worked with the crème de la crème in the New York Latino Theatre Community—Miriam Colon, Rene Buch, Carmen Rivera, Jose Rivera, Max Ferra, Eduardo Machado, Magdalena Gomez, Tony Mata, and many more.  She was the anchor for morning traffic and news radio for several New York AM and FM Stations in Spanish and English.    In 2008, she won the prestigious H.O.L.A. and ACE awards for Outstanding Achievement by a Featured Female Actor in a play for her comedic performance in “Dinner for Two” at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre.  In 2003, she co-founded Kismet Theatre Company, a non-profit theatre company based in Hoboken, New Jersey.  In 2007, she founded her own independent film company, Fuacata Films (formerly No Clout Productions).  Her first film, produced, directed, and written by her, “Blondes Are Latin Too,” won two awards for Best Documentary.  She hasn't stopped working both in front and behind the camera since.  Her first feature film, 13-time award-winning, Cassanova Was A Woman, was acquired by Gravitas Ventures and released in fall 2016 on most digital and cable outlets.  Jezabel works as a script doctor and is currently developing an LGBT comedy series, as well as working in two features,  a web series talk show and a docu-series in 2018-19.

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In this episode of "A Conversation With," my guest is K. Elle Jones. Getting your brand to stand out is one thing; getting it to stand out in a crowded marketplace is another.  I'm so inspired by all the great advice K'Elle Jones offers on entrepreneurship, brand development, and digital storytelling. 

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K'Elle Jones Bio

K. Elle Jones, the founder of ELLEvate NOW Creative Media, a personal branding & media production agency that specializes in brand development, digital storytelling, and branded entertainment, is an award-winning, 3-time L’Oreal Paris Women Of Worth nominee & #1 Amazon Best-Selling author, director, producer & filmmaker who is passionate about amplifying, producing & distributing diverse stories for Women of Color, GenXers, women-led brands, and companies.

Featured in numerous media outlets including MarketWatch, VoyageLA, Digital Journal, CBS & The Tamron Hall show, Elle created & produced “Beauty Behind The Brand Live,” an innovative, original remotely produced live television docu-series, where she spotlights the incredible, untold stories of high-achieving, brilliant women leaders, experts, creatives, founders and entrepreneurs who are often overlooked and underrepresented. The live docuseries is globally distributed on her streaming TV Network, the K. Elle Jones Network (KEJN), on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV & Chromecast through her distribution partnership with KP Media TV.

For more than 25 years with branding, marketing, advertising & entertainment industry experience with Fortune 500 brands and companies, including Limited Brands, Victoria’s Secret, and a host of pharmaceutical & wellness brands, Elle has been a champion for ALL women, especially women of color, consistently pushing the envelope to shift & normalize the culture of WOC & GenXers being powerfully represented, seen, heard & valued for their brilliance, work and contributions globally; all while maintaining ownership of their intellectual property.

Today, she consults leaders all over the world to position them as a trusted, stand-out authority in their industry, with a powerful personal & media brand driving their impact, influence, profitability & legacy.

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In this episode of "A Conversation With"  my guest is Angela White.  Ms. Angela White is a Film and Television Producer and Business Coach. She is the founder of Silver Lining Entertainment. She gives us a great behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to produce a film or television show. She talks about what got her into producing, and she shares her wisdom on how to become a professional filmmaker.   

This is your chance to learn from one of the Film Industry's most dynamic Film and TV Producers. Whether you're just starting as a filmmaker or you're interested in growing a team to help support your creative projects, Angela is your go-to, trusted advisor.

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In this episode of "A Conversation With"  my guest is J Nycole Ralph, an actress best known for her work on Broadway (The Book of Mormon (written by Matt Stone & Trey Parker, writers of South Park)) and award-winning films alongside Adam Sandler, Whoopi Goldberg, Jerry Seinfeld and more.

She's not only a sought-after actress but is also an artist-entrepreneurial coach. She has been able to thrive in her career, despite not having a background in business. We discussed how she got started in the industry and much more. 

J Nycole Ralph BIO:

As one of the top 2% of actors in the industry, J Nycole Ralph loves helping other artists and entrepreneurs make an impact in the world and get paid well to do it!  She was making $80K in her 9-5 job but got burnt out and started resenting going to work because it was not her actual dream.  She decided to change that, and she proudly boasts that she now makes six figs doing what she absolutely LOVES to do: she’s a Broadway/TV/Film actor and a bad bitch artist-entrepreneurial coach.  She loves to help boss divas do what she did and transition from their office job to being a professional BOOKING actress within 12 months, in an eye-opening way without having to put in tons of hours of work.   

J Nycole has been living her dream of performing on Broadway and touring around the world for the past several years, telling the heartwarmingly impactful yet hilarious story, The Book of Mormon (written by Matt Stone & Trey Parker, writers of South Park), while also working on several star-studded, award-winning films alongside Adam Sandler, Whoopi Goldberg, Jerry Seinfeld, Rosario Dawson, and Yara Shahidi, just to name a few.  She has also created her own comedic series called Working Out the Kinks, streaming on Black Oak TV, that not only makes you laugh but also uses hair as a vehicle to explore and educate on the differences between black and white culture.  Additionally, J Nycole is an executive producer on the American Black Film Festival feature film selection, Lola, the first African-American female boxing movie, starring Taja V. Simpson of The Bold and the Beautiful and Tyler Perry’s Boo 2.  

J Nycole is also a certified life coach and theta healer, and her mission is to carry out the legacy of entertaining while empowering and educating- a legacy left to her by her mother and grandparents to whom she gives thanks and honor, for without them, she would not be the woman she is today.

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In this episode of "A Conversation With," we talked with Dr. Ashley Little, The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC.  Dr. Little talks about her writing, magazine, business coaching, TV show, and other works! She is definitely a powerhouse woman in the marketing industry. Learn how to use your time wisely to get things done.

Dr. Ashley Little Bio:

Dr. Ashley Little is The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC, which encompasses her Media, Consulting Work, Writing, Ghost Writing, Book Publishing, Book Coaching, Project Management, Magazine, Public Relations & Marketing, and Empowerment Speaking. In addition, she is an Award-Winning Serial Entrepreneur, TV/Radio Host, International Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Media Maven, Journalist, Writer, Host, Philanthropist, Business Coach, Investor, and 12X Best Selling Author. As seen on Black Enterprise, Sheen Magazine (Print and Online), Voyage ATL, Fox Soul TV, NBC, Fox, CBS, BlackNews.Com, Vocal, Medium, Hustle and Soul, BlackBusiness.com, and many more.

She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. She is very involved in her community, organizations, and non-profits. Currently, she is the Co-Founder of Sweetheart Scholars Non-profit Organization 501 (C-3) along with three other powerful women. This scholarship is given out annually to African American Females from her hometown of Wadesboro, North Carolina, who are attending college to help with their expenses. Dr. Little believes it takes a village to raise a child and to never forget where you come from. Dr. Little is a strong believer in giving back to her community. She believes our young ladies need vision, direction, and strong mentorship. She is the CEO/Founder/Visionary of The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC, the first Black-owned company to launch books written and published by prominent alumni throughout the world who attended Historically Black Colleges & Universities. As authors, they share a powerful collection of stories on how their unique college experience has molded them into the people they are today. Our company’s goal is to change the narrative by sharing Black stories and investing financially back into our HBCUs to increase young alumni giving and enrollment.  Dr. Little is also the Editor and Chief of Creating Your Seat At The Table International Magazine and Writing and Publishing Coach for the WILDE Winner’s Circle. 

She is the Founder and Owner of T.A.L.K Radio & TV Network, LLC. Airs in over 167 countries, streamed LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Periscope. Broadcasting and Media Production Company. This live entertainment platform is for new or existing radio shows, television shows, or other electronic media outlets, to air content from a centralized source. All news, information or music shared on this platform are solely the responsibility of the station/radio owner. She is also the Owner and Creator of Creative Broadcasting Radio Station the station of “unlimited possibilities” and Podcast, Radio/TV Host. She is also one of the hosts of the new TV Show Daytime Drama National Syndicated Television Show which will be aired on Comcast Channel 19 and ATT Channel 99 in 19 Middle Tennessee Counties. It will also air on The United Broadcasting Network, The Damascus Roads Broadcasting Network, and Roku. She is CEO/Founder/Visionary Author of The HBCU Experience Movement LLC and CEO/Founder of Little Publishing LLC. 

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In this episode of "A Conversation With," we talked with Tamieka Briscoe, Screenwriter, and Director. Tamieka discussed her new hit web series, "QT," and much more. "QT" is a digital series produced by creatives of color and filmed remotely during the 2020 quarantine. Tamieka talked about her love for film and her reasons for creating "QT." 

Tamieka Briscoe Bio: 

Tamieka Briscoe is a screenwriter, author, and director from Washington D.C. Her works include the new hit web series QT—a project she wrote and directed remotely in the spring of 2020 while in quarantine—her debut novel, Like a Moth to a Flame, along with numerous blogs and essays on love, dating, and relationships for various platforms. Her articles have been featured in publications such as The Baltimore Sun and The Gazette. While writing fiction and blogging have always been her passion, in 2013, Tamieka added filmmaking to her repertoire with a documentary film entitled, The Single Life: Dual Perspectives on Modern Dating. Since then, she’s penned and worked on a number of film projects. A true connoisseur of all things media, she also hosts her own podcast, Talkin’ with T.B.

Tamieka is an alum of Bowie State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and went on to earn a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California, where she is a writing coach and works tirelessly on her film projects. She is a proud mother of two rising stars.

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In this episode of  "A Conversation With," we talked with Keema Mingo, Filmmaker, and Director.  Keema shares her knowledge of scriptwriting, and we discussed her new short film production "First" (Rom-Com).

Keema Mingo Bio:

HBCU Grad and Filmmaker Keema Mingo has done scripted and unscripted productions for 20+ years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Norfolk State University and her Master’s Degree in Film from Regent. She has worked in TV news; sports, public television; EP'd and hosted a radio show; wrote for an award-winning online magazine as well as wrote/produced/directed a variety of projects, music videos, commercials, and interviews. 

Moving to Charlotte in 2006, Keema has made a name for herself in the film industry. She does Hollywood productions and independent projects. She won Best Female Director for her short film, Fed Up. She cast extras for Fox’s Shots Fired, Oprah’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, TLC's Married by Mom and Dad, The 24th, Obamaland, among other union and non-union shoots. Keema also produces/writes/directs/casts feature films, digital series, and shorts.

Her most recent projects include CoProducing and Casting the psychological thriller Goodbye Butterfly, which debuted at number one on iTunes. She also just released her romantic comedy called FIRST. Keema wrote, directed, cast, and produced FIRST.

Keema's very first scripted web series, Repercussions the Show, is now on Youtube. Touting over 15,000 organic views, this series is another one of Keema's great accomplishments. 

As a former collegiate film school professor, Keema has created film-based courses called The Mingo Masterclass, which offers 'film school content without the film school price'. Keema teaches The Secrets of a Casting Director, Screenwriting Building Blocks, Scriptwriting Techniques, and Secrets to Making a Successful Film. 

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In this episode of  "A Conversation With," we talked with Actress, Screenwriter, Producer, and  Director Tiffany Yancey.  Tiffany discusses her newest  movie, "Holiday Heartbreak." 

Tiffany Yancey is a native of the Philadelphia suburbs and a 1997 graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in Communications. She started on her journey in the film industry as an actress almost 20 years ago after relocating to the Washington, D.C. area. In 2003 she worked her day job as an Advertising Sales Rep for the Washington Post and honing her theatrical skills at night. She began studying with notable Howard University acting teacher Vera Katz, who also taught prominent actors and Howard alumni, Taraji P. Henson, Isaiah Washington, and Phylicia Rashad. Afterward, she began performing in numerous stage, commercial, and independent film productions throughout the metropolitan area.

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In this episode "A Conversation With", we talked with award-winning filmmaker Jillian Bullock. Jillian gives insightful tips on how to create a successful script for your films and we discussed her film  "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives".

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Jillian is the CEO/President of Jillian Bullock Enterprises, LLC, an empowerment and entertainment company based in Pennsylvania. While Jillian attended college, she raised three children as a single mother and worked as a reporter for "The Wall Street Journal." After graduation from La Salle University, where she got a degree in Communications, Jillian got her start in filmmaking as an intern on Spike Lee's movie "Malcolm X." From there, she has worked on her own and other people's movies as an actress, writer, producer, director, and fight choreographer. Jillian got that last title because she is a former competitive boxer and martial artist. She holds two black belts, one in Tae Kwon Do and the other in Wing Chun. Now she trains in mixed martial arts.

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