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Instagram: @therealniahill
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-t-hill-479a5b143
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niathill
Learn more about ODX Studio: odxstudio.com
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Episode Summary:
In this season finale of The Jeremy Haselwood Show, Jeremy reconnects with a silent, but powerful force in the entertainment industry, the multi-talented Nia Hill. From her early days in Oklahoma as the child of two musicians, to becoming a Grammy and NAACP Image Award-winning creative professional, Nia's journey is one of soul, vision, and resilience.
Nia reflects on how being raised in a predominantly white neighborhood shaped her perspective, how music and poetry became her early outlets, and how she navigated a non-traditional path into the entertainment business. She and Jeremy also share personal stories about their Oklahoma roots, Atlanta hustle, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in the industry without losing yourself in the process.
In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Nia also opens up about being on the autism spectrum, how that has influenced her worldview, and why neurodivergence has been both a challenge and a gift in her creative process. She talks candidly about embracing her difference rather than masking it, and why more inclusive spaces in entertainment are still desperately needed.
This isn't just a conversation about accolades, it's a deep dive into identity, intention, legacy, and the unseen spiritual forces that guide purpose-driven creatives.
In This Episode, You'll Hear:
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How growing up in an isolated cultural environment informed Nia's artistic voice
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The generational influence of music in her family and how that sparked her creativity
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How discovering she was on the autism spectrum brought clarity to lifelong patterns
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The role of spirituality and divine timing in her creative breakthroughs
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Why Nia chose to create her own studio instead of chasing mainstream validation
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Her thoughts on legacy, storytelling, and the need for Black women to take up space with intention
Memorable Quotes:
"I come from a long line of musicians, it's in my blood. But I didn't always have the language to call myself an artist."
"There came a point where I stopped waiting for permission. I had to create a space that honored the stories I wanted to tell. That's how ODX was born."
"My gut has never lied to me. Every time I ignored it, I paid for it."
"I tell stories for the people who don't always see themselves on screen...people like me."
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About Nia Hill:
Nia T. Hill is a visionary entrepreneur and creative leader whose breadth of
transformative entertainment work spans film, television, music, and theater. Her work
consistently anticipates the moment and resonates in the zeitgeist of popular culture.
Hill is a cultural steward for the people and communities her projects reach. A
theatrical distribution partnership between her company's The Momentum Experience
and Mark Cuban's Magnolia Pictures reimagined audience engagement and produced
a 250% return, which continues to generate revenue today. Her documentary, Colored
My Mind, explored the lived experiences of children with autism, earning her a Best
Director honor at the Cannes Film Festival AmPav. After screening at the White House,
the film helped catalyze public policy shifts that ultimately contributed to a $3 billion
dollar U.S. federal funding allocation for autism services in marginalized communities.
Born and raised in Oklahoma with parents who were musical artists, Hill developed a
deep appreciation for the artform early. Through her Strange Fruit Films production
deal with Viacom, Hill helped shape a new era of unscripted and faith-forward
programming, overseeing a $240 million slate that included Family Crews, Vindicated,
and the long-running hit Sunday Best, hosted by Kirk Franklin. Earlier in her career, Hill
independently financed and produced the gospel stage play I Know I've Been
Changed, Tyler Perry's first ever national musical tour.
Hill's forthcoming biographical musical, I'm Every Woman, chronicles the life and
legacy of her longtime creative collaborator, the legendary Chaka Khan. The musical's
much anticipated debut is this spring in London at The West End Theater,
underscoring Hill's ongoing commitment to preserving and recontextualizing Black
musical heritage on a global stage.
"I don't know if we talk enough about collective joy, says Hill, "but moving out of survival
mode is a goal."
