In this episode of This Might Get Me Canceled, Sharifa Daniels sits down with writer, director, and unapologetic Black nerd Cheyenne Ewulu—the creator behind The Comic Shop, one of the most successfully crowdfunded TV pilots on Kickstarter.

Cheyenne breaks down the real reason she walked away from traditional gatekeepers and what it took to build her own lane from scratch—no reps, no fancy access, just community, creativity, and pure grind. We talk about going viral with purpose, building a world that reflects Black nerd culture without compromise, and why showing up every day made all the difference.

This one is for the creators, the visionaries, and anyone who's tired of waiting to be picked.

🔹 Why Cheyenne almost scrapped The Comic Shop
🔹 How she raised over $100K through intentional storytelling
🔹 The power of showing up online—consistently
🔹 What visibility means for Black nerds in TV
🔹 Why originality isn’t dead—it’s just underfunded

If you’ve ever felt unseen in this industry or unsure about going indie, this conversation is your sign to bet on yourself.

On this episode of This Might Get Me Canceled, I chop it up with director and screenwriter Thembi Banks—and we go there. From her indie film Young. Wild. Free. to working on shows like Survival of the Thickest, Forever, and Running Point, Thembi walks us through her real-life journey navigating Hollywood post-strike, as a mom, as a Black woman, and as a creative who never let “no” stop her.

We talk about:

• Why perseverance is her superpower
• How she got Young. Wild. Free. made (after getting shut down on day 2 of shooting)
• The beauty of a Black crew and Black support
• Balancing motherhood while directing
• The myth of “timelines” and why she had to choose herself
• Why the future of Black TV might be indie

This isn’t about overnight success—it’s about staying in it, betting on yourself, and not waiting for a green light when you are the green light.

🎧 Tap in for a conversation that’s part inspiration, part blueprint, and all heart.