Hyphens Haven Dréa Lewis

Being a multi-hyphenated Black woman working as a writer, director, actor, and producer can be traced as far back to the 1910s. Here's an introduction to 10 Black women and an invitation to research them more.Madame E. Touissant WelcomePearl WebbDrusilla Dunjee HoustonBirdie GilmoreTressie SoudersMaria P. WilliamsAlice B. RussellZora Neale HurstonEloyce King Patrick GistEslanda Cardozo Goode RobesonInfo on "The Delilah Factor" can be found at https://www.dreamofdrea.com/tdf/Now is a great tim...

Haven Brady, Jr. is a rising star in the sport of boxing fighting in the super featherweight division. He has performed in arenas across the United States like MGM Grand in Vegas, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, to Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is from Albany, GA and is building an impressive resume. Follow him on Instagram and FacebookNow is a great time to act on your dreams! If this episode helped you, please share to a friend!https://www.instagram.com/HyphensHaven/http://www.dre...

Connect to Jay Allen on InstagramConnect to Jay Allen on FacebookSwirl Films WebsiteAs Co-Head of Development at Swirl Films, Jay Allen is a results-driven professional who is committed to bringing compelling content to audiences worldwide. He oversees the entire content production process, from conception to post-production, serving as the main liaison and point of contact for the projects he leads. Jay's most significant accomplishment to date was taking the popular TV One television series...

It's the first episode of 2024! Oscar nominations have been announced and there are stats to discuss as it relates to women working behind the camera. 24 women-led production companies are spotlighted as well! Let's get to know them!Articles to connect to: Center for the Study of Women In Television and FilmThe 1st Woman to Own a Film Production CompanyNow is a great time to act on your dreams! If this episode helped you, please share to a friend!https://www.instagram.com/HyphensHaven/http://...

Greg Waddle is in his 23rd year of membership in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union, also known as (IATSE). He is a candidate for President of IATSE Local 479. He is also a political and technical sector consultant in Georgia, and the co-founder of Film Artisans Craftspeople and Technicians For Innovation, Diversity, and Inclusion, formed in 2016. This advocacy group promotes diversity in film and media productions. His resume lists a number of Academy Award w...

Vivek Maddala is a four-time Emmy® award-winning composer and multi-instrumental performer. He has scored dozens of feature films, theater & dance productions, as well as TV programs. Additionally, he has produced music for a number of rock, jazz, and world music CD releases -- and his live performances collaborating with celebrated artists have enchanted audiences from around the globe. HIs resume includes over 50 titles, with his one of his projects available on MAX, the animated h...