With so much great content on television, in the movies, and on streaming services, the women of Industry Scoop discuss some of their favorites as well as those that may have missed the mark. Reflecting more specifically on the clear color shift in Hollywood, they pose the question:  is it enough?

Tune in and join this relaxed conversation about race, color, and culture in the entertainment industry and how there is always room for improvement.

KEY POINTS:

• Is Industry Scoop satisfied?
• Inclusivity and colorism in Hollywood
• Accuracy versus entertainment
• The history of colorism
• Putting action to manifestation

QUOTABLES:

“It's easy to sit on the sidelines like you say and judge it.” 

“There's so much pain in the history of African Americans with colorism and we have been pitted against each other. They're fighting it now.” 

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We are so excited to have Actress, Model, Singer, Writer, and all-around boss babe Nzinga Imani join us in this episode to show us how she moves with absolute confidence in everything she does! 

But don't be fooled - the path to her success was not an easy one. Tune in to find out how she deals with negativity on social media, overcomes her body image issues, and moves with confidence. 

KEY POINTS:

• Behind the scenes of shooting All the Queen's Me
• How Nzinga Imani's career started 
• Dealing with negativity online and offline
• Overcoming body image issues 
• Advice for aspiring actors 
• What it takes to be an influencer 

QUOTABLES:

"I'm gonna do what makes me happy, and ya'll are gonna fall in line or I'm gonna be around some other people."

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With the dust settling down from the pandemic, your hosts take a look at some of the most important pivots you should make as an actor to not only survive but thrive in the industry post-COVID. From taking the right headshots to selling yourself on Instagram, your Industry Scoop hosts cover some of the most crucial bases to make it in this ever-evolving industry. Tune in and link up with the Industry Scoop today! 

KEY POINTS:

• To vaccinate or not to vaccinate
• Are you an actor on social media? 
• A look at actor headshots and resumes 

QUOTABLES:

“Don't let not having an agent prevent you from being successful, or anything prevent you from being successful. You're your number one advocate.”

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One thing that sets the ones who have a burning desire apart from the ones who don’t are the sacrifices that they are willing to make. In this episode, your hosts dive deep into making sacrifices for your passion, what that entails, and how to be intentional with it. Tune in to shift your perspective on what sacrificing means to you, and how to set yourself apart from the rest through the sacrifices you are making for your craft. 

KEY POINTS:

• Replacing bad habits with good ones
• Why it’s important to be intentional with sacrifices 
• Making room for bigger and better things 
• Practicing gratitude in your sacrifices 

QUOTABLES:

“The key is, when you lay down one thing, make sure you're picking up something that's going to serve you well, that's going to serve you on the journey and move you forward and not keep you stuck or move you backward.”

“You have to be willing to let go of some folks to make room. You don't just let go to be letting go. You're letting go to make room for the good. You're making room for the better. You're making room for the higher.”

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Everybody wants the fame and fortune that comes with being a celebrity. But should that really be the number one goal to have as a creative? In this episode, your Industry Scoop hosts chat about being a creator versus being a celebrity and what it’s like to be chasing both. They also chat about entitlement and the attitudes that creatives need to adopt when pursuing a career in this industry. 

KEY POINTS:

• The problem with entitlement
• Respecting your opportunities 
• Not everybody is cut out for this 
• What are you chasing? 

QUOTABLES:

“Just do the work, don't quit, don't attach yourself. Have goals, but don't attach yourself to things and understand you will be where you're supposed to be.”

“Longevity is in the opportunity and experience.”

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Many of us fear criticism, even when it’s constructive. But when we invite it with an open heart and mind, we open ourselves up to amazing, endless possibilities! In this episode, your hosts invite one of their actors to share how he dealt with negative feedback and used it to his advantage in his acting career. Tune in as he shares his stories and the many lessons learned from them, and witness for yourself the benefits of receiving feedback! 

KEY POINTS:

• Tapping into the power of feedback
• How to make the best out of negative feedback 
• Why you need to ask for feedback 
• Does feedback correlate to insecurity? 

QUOTABLES:

“I realized I enjoyed the push. I just had it. I like being critiqued so I can get better and get stronger at my chance to overcome.”

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We all know that your network is your net worth. But how does translate into the entertainment industry and you as an actor? 

In this episode, your hosts will teach you how to create opportunities through relationships that you can (and should) build within the industry. Learn how to tap into the power of relationships by building them through different online platforms, and start booking those auditions! 

KEY POINTS:

• The power of building your own relationships 
• Ways to build relationships with casting directors 
• Does your IG look like you’re an actor? 
• Why you need to be connected to your industry 

QUOTABLES:

“You got to be in it to win it. So if you’re not following them and you're clueless, you can miss out on opportunities.”

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As we start to move back to face-to-face auditions, vaccination requirements are becoming a big topic in the entertainment industry. So it begs the big question - to vaccinate or not to vaccinate? 

In this episode, your hosts discuss the role of vaccinations in the entertainment industry and explore the possible reasons to be vaccinated and unvaccinated. They also discuss what our entertainment industry could possibly entail down the line, and what you can do to adapt to these changes as an actor or practitioner in this industry. 

KEY POINTS:

• The opportunity cost of being unvaccinated 
• The role of vaccinations in the entertainment industry 
• What the future of our industry looks like 

QUOTABLES:

“We got to eradicate this disease, it's a team effort. And it has translated all the way down to this industry, which is how powerful and important this disease is.”

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The craft of an actor requires a huge deal of tying your struggles and pain into your art form, and sometimes that takes too big of a toll on even the greatest of actors in our industry.

That is why in this episode, your hosts talk about the importance of self-care as a creative, and the measures you can start putting in place to protect yourself in your line of work. So join in on this important conversation, and begin your path to finding strength and support in others within your industry. 

KEY POINTS:

• Protecting your mind as an actor 
• The importance of having a support system 
• Having the necessary tools to cope 
• Why every creative needs an accountability partner 

QUOTABLES:

“Life will give you experiences to build your toolbox. And sometimes those experiences are not always happy, hunky-dory. Sometimes, the universal set on your shoulders, very heavy experiences. And if you don't have the necessary tools to channel those experiences into the right direction, they make you or destroy you.”

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Feel like you need to up your self-tape game? If your answer is yes, then this episode is a must-listen! 

In this episode, your hosts will be revealing the secrets to creating a self-tape that will help you make lasting impressions and secure bookings. So grab a pen and paper because your hosts will be sharing some top tips and hacks you absolutely need in your self-tape studio. 

KEY POINTS:

• 5 things you need in your self-tape studio 
• Self-tape hacks you should be doing 
• When is the best time to record your self tape? 

QUOTABLES:

“Every actor should have their self-tape studio in their luggage with them, they should be ready to audition wherever they are in the universe.”

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