Weighing in on the Way In with Maureen Aladin Maureen Aladin

In this episode we're weighing in on Brittany Ortiz's way in!

From starting out as Angie Martinez's personal assistant to rising up as her producer on one of the hottest podcasts - In Real Life, Brittany Oritz is stepping into herself as a powerhouse producer and it's glaringly apparent that she is on her way to claiming the same title as a Director in the very near future.

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On this episode of the podcast, we're weighing in on Diamonde Williamson's way in.

Diamonde Williamson is Founder and CEO of third and wonder production house, the go-to media and production company for black women and black culture – specializing in branded, documentary, and unscripted formats. She's created hundreds of videos for notable clientele like: The Oprah Winfrey Network, Google, Warner Bros., Essence, and more. The
multi-hyphenate thrives in her ability to tell authentic, innovative, and quality visual stories. Diamonde’s mastery and passion is evident through her diverse professional experiences and the content she creates, like Webby Honoree competition series, Biz Bestie Showdown, original documentary, Best Friends Not Forever, and the highly praised podcast Creative
Women Wanted. Her continued goal is to build community and produce entertaining, empowering and relatable art for Black women.

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On this episode of the podcast, we're weighing in on Kanyessa McMahon's way in.

Kanyessa McMahon is a powerhouse! Armed with a BA from Pratt Institute and dual graduate degrees from New School in Media Studies and Media Management, she's a triple threat in the ever-changing world of mass media. With 12+ years of experience, she's left an indelible mark working globally with top athletes and entertainers.

Kanyessa has shaped the voices of leading brands creating authentic content and uber successful marketing campaigns for the likes of Nike (one of her first clients with her production company "Suddenly There"), Adidas, (Red), NFL, MTV & more. She's produced and directed 450 digital films and collaborated with giants like i am OTHER, Estee Lauder, Spotify, Ford, and Disney. The spotlight found her early on – in her 20s, when she and her production company took center stage on the cover of Black Enterprise, an iconic moment in her remarkable journey.

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Today we're weighing in on Fab Roc's way in.

Fab Roc is a creative powerhouse with a diverse skill set. As a seasoned creative director, writer/producer, DJ and Reiki, Fab Roc brings over 5 years of expertise in directing marketing and ad campaigns, developing compelling video content, and crafting promotional campaigns, movie, and television trailers.Her passion lies in storytelling through a unique, authentic, and eye-catching lens.

Fab Roc's portfolio boasts notable projects, including contributions to BETs Twenties, Travel & Noire's Bougie & Abroad, 21ninety's Looking for a Sign & Asking for a Friend, Netflix's Strong Black Lead, The Block is Hot with Hashtag Booked, and Blavity's A week in My Wash & Go.

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DeMira Pierre is an accomplished producer and executive who has worked with a variety of media outlets such as BET Networks, Buzzfeed, iheartMedia and at YouTube as the Creative Executive of Racial Justice & Impact.

In this first episode of Season 2 of Weighing In On the Way In w/ Maureen Aladin, DeMira Pierre discusses being a pioneer in the world of podcasting, using Twitter to reach out to movers and shakers in the industry, applying to jobs she did not "qualify for on paper," getting past Google bots and landing her first 6 figure job (with all the perks) at YouTube. She also delves into how her faith plays an important role in trusting the path she knows is destined for greatness.

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2a thoughts in this new year. Change, Distractions and finding that quiet space.

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