In this episode of the Moana Nui podcast, we explore the themes of diversity in entertainment with various guests including illustrators, actors, filmmakers, and comic book creators. The panelists share personal experiences and discuss the importance of authentic representation, the challenges they face in the industry, and the measures they take to promote diversity and inclusion. They emphasize the necessity of telling diverse stories and the value of being loud and unignorable in the fight against tokenism and stereotypes. The conversation also touches on the power of indie creation and the responsibility to uplift others once success is achieved.

Moderator: Jabaar Lasley-King

Panelists:

• Nuri McAdams

00:00 Introduction and Host Backgrounds

00:57 Diversity in Entertainment: Setting the Stage

01:38 Meet the Panelists

06:20 Breaking Barriers: Personal Stories

08:59 Challenges and Stereotypes in the Industry

12:52 Navigating Bias and Representation

17:14 The Power of Authentic Storytelling

21:29 Experiences and Insights from the Panel

28:28 Navigating Diversity in Entertainment

29:07 Spotlighting Diverse Talents

29:50 Cosplay and Cultural Representation

31:29 Custom Toys and Indie Comics

33:30 Filmmaking and Personal Identity

37:14 Breaking the Mold in Comics

40:31 Advice for Aspiring Creators

48:48 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects

Where have you seen diversity in entertainment done well? Let us know in the comments!

This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi (https://www.papaolalokahi.org/).

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