Woman with a Purpose: Kanisha Madison on Screenwriting and Passion
Welcome to the second episode of the Woman with a Purpose series! Today, we're chatting with Kanesha Madison, a powerhouse juggling motherhood, a career, and a budding passion for screenwriting. Coming to us from Durham, North Carolina, Kanesha is on a mission to make her mark in the comedic horror genre, aiming to be the female Jordan Peele.
Kanisha spills the beans on her journey from broadcast journalism to screenwriting, sharing how she manages a full-time job and family life while chasing her creative dreams. She talks candidly about battling writer's block and the importance of being a self-taught screenwriter, learning the ropes outside the traditional classroom.
Tune in as Kanisha dives into her completed screenplay, a short comedic horror film, and her innovative plans to bring it to life, like filming on an iPhone. She also dishes on her marketing strategies and the importance of safeguarding her creative ideas.
Kanesha leaves us inspired with her message to women and aspiring female writers: stay laser-focused on your goals, embrace your passions, and set an example for future generations. Her story is all about determination, creativity, and the magic of turning dreams into reality.
(00:00) The Whole Lotta Woman podcast explores what makes us a whole lotta woman
(01:10) Kanisha Madison writes short comedic horror films
(03:51) How'd you get into screenwriting? Is that different than playwriting
(05:12) How long did it take you to finish your latest screenplay
(07:49) Are there resources or grants that help fund startups like this
(09:37) How do you market your script once you put it all together
(11:57) You say you did this in a month and a half
(14:55) so how did you feel when you guys finally finished the script
(17:19) What's your plan for next project after this one
(19:30) Kanisha says it's hard to balance life and your passionsJoin the conversation!
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🗣️ Quotes from Kanisha Madison
"Nobody wants to work for somebody forever. You want to work on your own passions and be determined to get that stuff done."
"Keep going for your goals, stay positive, stay focused, continue praying, continue manifesting."
"You have to basically take out time to learn the editing process for these different softwares."
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🗣️ Quotes from Podcast Host
"All I'm hearing is determination and motivation, girl. Like, this is crazy."
"You utilize the free time you did have for yourself and your purpose and your passion."
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✍️ Episode References
Jordan Peele
[Jordan Peele on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1443502/)
Blumhouse Productions
[Blumhouse Productions](https://www.blumhouse.com/)
Kickstarter
[Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/)
iMovie
[iMovie on Apple's Website](https://www.apple.com/imovie/)
Tubi
[Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/)
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🔑 Episode Keywords
Whole Lotta Woman, Kanesha Madison, Screenwriting, Horror Comedy, Female Jordan Peele, Blumhouse, Creative Process, Self-Taught, Determination, Balancing Motherhood, Passion Projects, Kickstarter Campaign, Iphone Filmmaking, Independent Films, Women Empowerment, Goal Setting, Generational Change, Female Screenwriters, Creative Block, Manifestation
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