This Immigrant Life Podcast

Sasha-Gay Lewis and Denise Khumalo

Two black, immigrant award winning women director/producers share the good, bad and ugly of working in the film industry. Through honest and vulnerable conversations they create a safe space where other immigrants can feel seen, heard and understood.

Episodes

  1. Therapy for Industry Professionals

    08/25/2023

    Therapy for Industry Professionals

    As creatives, we inspire, entertain, and heal others through our work. But, how do we take care of ourselves when the work and the industry triggers us on a daily basis?

    51 min
  2. Finding Your Tribe

    08/11/2023

    Finding Your Tribe

    It's not an easy undertaking to find your community. Not everyone is successful, but if you're fortunate enough, it will change your life.

    36 min
  3. Know Your Worth

    08/04/2023

    Know Your Worth

    Understanding the value you add to a project, and assessing your relationship with money to empower yourself to be in a better position to negotiate.

    46 min
  4. The Business of Art

    07/29/2023

    The Business of Art

    As an artist, You are a business and a brand. Your talent should provide for you. What are you worth?

    28 min
  5. Strike! While the Iron is Hot

    07/22/2023

    Strike! While the Iron is Hot

    In this episode we discuss and explain the reasons for the WGA and SAG AFTRA strikes.

    24 min
  6. Advocate vs Mentor

    07/14/2023

    Advocate vs Mentor

    The journey to a successful career requires more than just a mentor. You will need to have advocates.

    43 min
  7. The Dream vs The Reality

    07/05/2023

    The Dream vs The Reality

    The idea of what we told ourselves about how our life would be in America and the actual reality we faced. The American Dream was all a lie!

    50 min
  8. Navigating Immigration

    06/17/2023

    Navigating Immigration

    Our first guest,Immigration Attorney and Founder of Global Talent Immigration Group, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Profumo talks about O-1 visas.

    54 min
  9. Leaving Our Countries

    06/08/2023

    Leaving Our Countries

    The sacrifices made in pursuit of your dreams. Denise and Sasha discuss adjusting to America after leaving Zimbabwe and Jamaica.

    44 min
  10. Welcome to "This Immigrant Life"

    06/03/2023

    Welcome to "This Immigrant Life"

    Meet the hosts! Award-Winning Director/Producers Sasha-Gay Lewis and Denise Khumalo share their experiences of navigating the film and entertainment industries as black, immigrant women. A space that is both their profession and passion but also one of pain.

    28 min
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Two black, immigrant award winning women director/producers share the good, bad and ugly of working in the film industry. Through honest and vulnerable conversations they create a safe space where other immigrants can feel seen, heard and understood.

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  • Creator
    Sasha-Gay Lewis and Denise Khumalo
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    10