Coffee, Tea & Dranks

MC Gran Productions
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The HiveMind Unified began in 2020 as a resource hub for professionals of color in the Entertainment industry. We started Coffee, Tea & Dranks to continue our efforts to expose early career professionals to paths they can take in the entertainment industry by sitting down with the people who have been there, done that, and who never hesitate to give back by sharing their story. Creator/EP: Kareema Bee Director/Producer: Sandra Smith Story Editor: Shirlyn Cesar Audio Engineer/ Music Producer - Carl Kevin Robinson, Jr. Supported by The Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stonybrook University

Episodes

  1. 12/21/2021

    Vanessa Williams on showing up with your best self

    In this episode of Coffee, Tea, & Dranks, Vanessa Williams discusses the lessons she learned being crowned the first Black MIss America, how she successfully pivoted to a music and acting career, and her plans to help change the face of Broadway. Creator/EP: Kareema Bee Director/Producer: Sandra Smith Story Editor: Shirlyn Cesar Audio Engineer/ Music Producer - Carl Kevin Robinson, Jr. Supported by The Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stonybrook University VL Picture credit: Kate Best

    33 min

  2. 12/08/2021

    Tommy Oliver & Codie Elaine Oilver on establishing creative ownership

    In this episode of Coffee, Tea, & Dranks, Tommy Oliver & Codie Elaine Oliver discuss the lessons they learned as indie filmmakers, how they grew an idea for a documentary into a long-running TV series, the power of believing in your own work, and what's up next. Creator/EP: Kareema Bee Director/Producer: Sandra Smith Story Editor: Shirlyn Cesar Audio Engineer/ Music Producer - Carl Kevin Robinson, Jr. Supported by The Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stonybrook University

    30 min

  3. 11/19/2021

    Karyn Parsons on embracing the flaws that make a lasting impression

    In this episode of Coffee, Tea, & Dranks, Karyn Parsons, best known for her role as the Fresh Prince of Bel Air's Hilary Banks discusses the lessons she learned as a young actress, how she transformed into her most iconic role, how she uses the power of the imagination to educate youth on Black history, and what's up next. Creator/EP: Kareema Bee Director/Producer: Sandra Smith Story Editor: Shirlyn Cesar Audio Engineer/ Music Producer - Carl Kevin Robinson, Jr. Supported by The Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stonybrook University

    41 min

  4. 11/04/2021

    Danyel Smith on turning dreams into checklists

    In this episode, Kareema Bee, founder of The HiveMind Unified talks with former Vibe editor-in-chief, Danyel Smith about her life growing up in Oakland, an interview experience that turned into a life long learning lesson, the moment she knew she was a writer, and what's up next. Creator, EP: Kareema Bee Director/Producer: Sandra Smith Story Producer: Shirlyn Cesar Editor - Carl Kevin Robinson, Jr. Supported by The Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stonybrook University

    28 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

The HiveMind Unified began in 2020 as a resource hub for professionals of color in the Entertainment industry. We started Coffee, Tea & Dranks to continue our efforts to expose early career professionals to paths they can take in the entertainment industry by sitting down with the people who have been there, done that, and who never hesitate to give back by sharing their story. Creator/EP: Kareema Bee Director/Producer: Sandra Smith Story Editor: Shirlyn Cesar Audio Engineer/ Music Producer - Carl Kevin Robinson, Jr. Supported by The Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stonybrook University

Information

  • Creator
    MC Gran Productions
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Coffee, Tea & Dranks