Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick

Decorating the Set (Interview with Tracey Baker-Simmons!)


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Welcome to the Season 6 Finale of Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  This week on Decorating the Set, the Season 6 Finale, we are bringing you special guest, Tracey Baker-Simmons.  A brilliant creator and Executive Producer who started in the music industry and then became a pioneer of reality television. In addition, Tracey is the co-executive producer on the upcoming Peacock reality series, Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together!  So much to learn from this phenomenal woman!  What a wonderful way to end another epic Season of Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home!

The Interview with Tracey begins at Time Code: 3:53

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GUEST BIO: TRACEY BAKER-SIMMONS

Tracey Baker-Simmons is a 25+ year Entertainment industry veteran and seasoned film and television producer, recognized as one of the pioneers of Reality Television. She began her journey in the music industry, where she honed her skills, eventually segueing into producing national commercials for prominent brands like Sprite and McDonald’s. She also spearheaded the production of numerous music videos with acclaimed artists such as Brandy, Nas, Monica, and numerous others.

In 2004, Baker-Simmons made a significant transition into Reality Television by pioneering the hit series “Being Bobby Brown,” featuring the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. This marked a pivotal moment in her career, showcasing her knack for producing captivating and influential content in this burgeoning genre.

In recent years, Tracey Baker-Simmons has concentrated her efforts on content development, while thriving as a Showrunner and Executive Producer in the Non-Scripted landscape. Notably, she served as Executive Producer and Director for the acclaimed Hip Hop series “Hip Hop Treasures,” featuring Icons like LL Cool J and Ice-T. Her contributions extended to the Hulu series “The Conversations Project” and an upcoming Women in Hip Hop series slated for release on Showtime. Her portfolio spans collaborations with major networks such as Showtime, Bravo, OWN, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, BET, TNT, TBS, TV1, A&E, TLC, Oxygen, WEtv, Hallmark, Hulu, and continues to grow. Moreover, Baker-Simmons serves on a White House Media Group, ECCO, originally formed under the Obama Administration and now serving the Biden Administration.

Tracey is an expert in the area of packaging, selling and producing Reality Television. Her experience ranges from challenging celebrity talent to intuitive college students and all other personality types in between. Her mission revolves around imparting the art of shaping authentic narratives by allowing real people’s stories to resonate powerfully with audiences.

Follow Tracey on Instagram: @tbakersimmons 
Tracey’s Website: https://www.traceybakersimmons.com/
TV Decoded Website:  https://www.realitytvdecoded.com/
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For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she’s composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story.

Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood’s magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are.

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