In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk what is burnt out and how to get cope with it working in the entertianment industry becasue we know it too well. 

“Fatigue happens to your body, but burnout exhausts your soul.”

Show notes:

https://www.target.com/p/burnout-by-emily-nagoski-38-amelia-nagoski-paperback/-/A-77587675

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk navigating leaving a big entertainment company to start you own company Director and production company owner Diamonde Williamson.

Show Notes:

https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Guide-Starting-Business-talent/dp/1472141091/ref=asc_df_1472141091/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507975958237&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1216155073570232642&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060325&hvtargid=pla-565292021663&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person/dp/1476777098/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622837528&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Lifetime-Lessons-Learned-Company/dp/0399592091/ref=asc_df_0399592091/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385670979566&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5870016041830586455&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060325&hvtargid=pla-718891078975&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=79288120955&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385670979566&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5870016041830586455&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060325&hvtargid=pla-718891078975

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/heart-and-hustle-use-your-passion-build-your-brand-achieve-your-dreams-patricia-bright?variant=32180898529314

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk navigating new and old friendships are your career gets laser focused. We will cover everything from hometown friend break ups to how to vet friendships in the entertainment career space. 

Show Notes:

https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/organizational-and-employee-development/pages/how-to-balance-work-and-friendships-after-college.aspx

https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Crisis-Finding-Keeping-Friends/dp/1594861579

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk climbing the ladder from intern to fashion editor and chief with Wonderland Magazine's Toni Blaze. 

Show Notes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQr6H3KTImg

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/03/9554389/shiona-turini-fashion-career-advice-interview

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk relationship balance, supportive/non supportive partners, dating woes and do's and don't of dating life in the industry.

Show Notes:

https://medium.com/publishous/how-to-balance-creative-ambition-with-your-relationships-a37040da9a6a

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk authentic style, key basic pieces, make up and workplace etiquette with Film/TV Costume Designer Paula Renee. 

Show Notes

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/what-to-wear-to-work-dress-code-shopping-guide

https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Assistants-Handbook-Aspiring-Players/dp/076114

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jun-14-ig-jobhunt14-story.html%3f_amp=true

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk political beauty in the industry, hair and colorism in the workspace.

Show Notes:

Palette: The Beauty Bible for Women of Color By Funmi Fetto

In this episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk what is mentorship, the various kinds of mentors and how to find a mentor in Hollywood with Screenwriter/Executive Producer/Show runner Raynelle Swilling. 

Show Notes:

The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women by Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda McLean

https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/how-do-i-find-a-mentor-in-hollywood-during-lockdown.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannegarrett/2019/10/09/the-off-book-mentoring-circles-of-medias-elite-how-lena-waithe-meagan-good-and-other-powerful-black-women-are-lifting-the-next-generation/?sh=7f3ea4f45ee6

n this season's finale episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk momentum, covid productivity and reflecting on how your goal crushing is going thus far.

Show Notes:

Success Under Stress: Powerful Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure's On Sharon MeInick

Get In Motion and Keep Your Momentum by Lana Brooks

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

In this season's finale episode Akiya and Nyesha will talk reflection of the past year, tools & strategies to achieve your goals and vision boards with guest Creative Entrepreneur, Lifestyle Blogger & Influencer Ada Rojas of AllthingsAda.com . A special announcement of our first merch product is also delivered on this episode!  Happy New Year to you all!

Show Notes:

What I know for sure by Oprah Winfrey

The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Sean Covey, Chris McChesney 

Big Magic by  Elizabeth Gilbert

Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story  Documentary By Sean P.Diddy Combs