Happy birthday to Jai Lennard, the first guest of the 7th and final season of Josiah's Voice: On Black Filmmaking. He is a New York-based Entertainment Photographer and mentor.

He has captured stunning images of influential figures including Regina King, Eva Longoria, 50 Cent, and Senator Cory Booker, and his work can be found in The New York Times, HBO, and The Hollywood Reporter. When he's not in the presence of superstars Jai can be found in the classroom passionately teaching and mentoring the next generation of amazing photographers. He is the founder of the non-profit Color Positive, a network geared toward the cultivation of Black talent behind the camera.

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Tanisha Miller-Jackson is a Pittsburgh-born lover of all things Motown, and a self-taught director and screenwriter. She has infused her love of Black music into her writing and business as an independent artist in the Black film space. Today, we discuss the power of lyrical and prosaic writing in film, living in Hollywood, contracts and management, and the importance of knowing one's value.

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Tanisha is also the Branding Maven for the Spinners!

Mel Jones is an American bi-coastal producer, screenwriter, and film and television director. In today’s interview, Mel shares stories from her film journey, from her days at Howard University, the Sundance Film Festival, producing the Netflix films Juanita and Really Love, her directorial debut in the digital space on her show Leimert Park (BET+), and more. All the while being a mother and guided by her mentor Stephanie Allain of Homegrown Pictures.

Mel drops gem after gem that multi-talented filmmakers and young parents alike can glean from.

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Are you struggling to decide how to move forward as an artist? Does everyone tell you to pick an interest because you have too many? Then you need to meet Jahbrielle Henning-Rayford, a Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenated creator with skills in directing, producing, photography, writing, and more.

Jahbrielle's career from industry employee to creative entrepreneur shows that the multi-talented don't have to choose one or the other, but with patience and discipline you can skillfully do "all the things". Jahbrielle's story includes assisting Issa Rae onset of the hit HBO show, Insecure, and various other HOORAE productions. You can find her photography work in galleries, and see her stamp on the musical talk show What, Say What, as well as the documentary, If These Locs Could Talk. Enjoy!

Michelle A. Daniel is a Las Vegas-based Executive Film Producer and Showrunner with over 10 years of experience in television, feature and short film, and digital media. In today's interview, we discuss the power of a creative mindset and the importance of an attitude of abundance.

Michelle gives a masterclass in film production as she explains the best practices for securing film funds, feeding the cast and crew, producer coaching, identifying a strong script, and much more. Enjoy!

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- www.showrunher.com

- Books: Showrunner

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Lande Yoosuf is a New York-based, Nigerian-American author, screenwriter, director, and producer. Today’s episode is all about being comfortable with being uncomfortable, getting specific about our dreams, and paving your own lane as a storyteller.

Lande is the founder of One Scribe Media where she has produced multiple short films of her original work, including projects based on her debut novel, Ko-Foe. Lande is also the co-founder of Black Film Space, a non-profit dedicated to the enhancement of filmmakers of African descent. 

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Marcis Cole is a Los Angeles-based Steady Cam Operator who's done fantastic work on Watchmen, Marvel Studios' Black Widow, Judas and the Black Messiah, Westworld, and more. We had a sobering conversation about not only film technology and camera tips and tricks, but Marcis shares poignant industry stories both on and off-set that highlight how important being a team player and overall good person truly is. With no pretense, he believes that humility and patience are your best assets when working as an artist. Enjoy!

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Follow Marcis Cole on Instagram: @Cam_Operator_Training

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Tiara Bryant is a Texan screenwriter, who along with her close friend, Dezell Lathon, a director out of Mississippi, joined forces to tell an original Black love story called, Perspective. The pair shares their experience making a short film, learning how their talents complement each other, bonding over heartbreak, and lessons from crowdfunding. We also share our film heroes, including the impact Issa Rae had on all four of us, and everything we learned working on the final season of Insecure. All that and more in today's new episode.

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Follow Dezell Lathon on Instagram: @Dezell_Lathon

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Amber Bickham is a Producer and Casting Director born and bred in Los Angeles, California, with credits on Black Jesus, Lazor Wulf, and In Living Color and collaborations with Russell Simmons, Kevin Hart, and more. She is the founder of the Manifestation Actors & Comedians Workshop, a fun and therapeutic way for performers to use their gifts as the vessel to manifest their heart's desires for the future. She offers her best film career tips and answers casting and producer questions in today's episode.

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Follow Amber Bickham on Instagram: ⁠@YeahAmberAmber⁠

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Michael Dennis a.k.a. Mike D, is a Philly-based storyteller, historian, and archivist. He founded the show, Reelblack TV, which curates and chronicles the Black American experience in film, music, interviews, and more across media: "Our goal is to educate, entertain, enlighten, and empower using the magic of film".

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