Georgina began her production career at just 17, and over the last 18 years has built a dynamic portfolio across music videos, television, film, and commercials, working with both boutique teams and major studios.

Her first breakthrough came on the launch of The X Factor USA, a role that led her to WAG Entertainment and truly set her career in motion.

Today, Georgina is an award-winning Production Manager and the founder of her own creative coaching enterprise, where she empowers emerging talent entering the industry. She brings a mentorship-first mindset to every project using each production as a chance to teach, connect, and celebrate the vibrant community that keeps this industry thriving. 

The Art Of The Graft, is a podcast dedicated to creating a safe and open space for people from all backgrounds to share their stories. Each episode explores the highs and lows of their journeys within the world of production, offering honest reflections on what it means to navigate this industry as a minority. It’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the diverse voices shaping the craft.

On todays episode we have the wonderful Producer Director, Mani D-Whyte.

Mani’s career is filled with incredible milestones. At just 16, Mani founded a non-profit organization called Turn Up Broadcasting that continues to thrive today  creating opportunities for young people eager to break into production. Through this work, he’s built an inspiring network that supports and develops TV projects written and led by emerging creatives.

He worked as a runner on Britain's Got Talent, where he first learnt about the role Producer Director which pushed him to want to pursue a career in and later had his big break working behind the scenes as a PD for The KSI Show. That experience opened the door to even bigger projects, including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Big Brother, Married at First Sight, and most recently, Netflix’s Building a Band.

In our conversation, Mani shares how preparation, continuous learning, and a commitment to growth have been the driving forces behind his success and what you put into your craft truly determines what you get back. At the time of recording Mani was off the next day to do I’m A Celeb, the man is truly non stop, the graft just keeps grafting.