FICTION
I am kind of excited to share a major underground connection that occurred last week. Miah Saucy Media asked to interview me. OMG! This really pushed us in a great direction. Everyone who is anyone knows who Miah Saucy Media is. Her uncle was Clarance Avant (Black Godfather of Hollywood). Her and her team are beyond amazing! They've dabbled in Hollywood and now they do business in the underground world of our entertainment system. This interview was such a big deal and a HUGH edition to what me and my team are doing. Oh, and Miah has pledged her allegiance to join us in our quest for some fantastic team building in this entertainment industry.
They asked me about the background story of The Love Bug Series. Well, as most people know, I had been working behind the scenes as a Media Writer on networks such as: BET, MTV, Inside Edition, Glamour Magazine, O' Magazine and a host of other publications and major networks. I've landed contracts with a lot of your well-known producers in Hollywood. I facilitated and co-hosted many different awards shows in America and overseas. I have even had bloggers and other writers highlight me in their writing or borrow episodes of my life and add it to theirs, for entertainment purposes only. The most important thing I was proud to share in my interview with Miah Saucy Media, was the Black WallStreet we built in the underground industry of entertainment. I took the wealth of all my experience I gained from my networking years at Columbia College Chicago. I blended all of my alliances of the good people I've met along my journey and organized the strength of our communities to create the underground network of Black WallStreet Entertainment. People love to call us "Black Hollywood" and we certainly do not mind, but we define ourselves as Black WallStreet Entertainment to the world. When they asked me why, I gladly explained. First, I really have to acknowledge all of our friends and family. They were all a momentous part of this entire movement. A lot of the Chicago actors, actresses, producers, writers, film directors, musicians, poets, production companies, colleges and universities did business within Hollywood or had worked in Hollywood and they were tired of how that particular direction was going. We all got together and communicated higher expectations. We used the power of social media and regular people who cared deeply for the arts and entertainment to drown and bleed heavy into our own narrative, rules, and regulations. Something so unthinkable, yet so simple was initiated. All of the community meetings, forums and hearings willed all the power back to the people. The people funded it. We didn't have rich millionaires pouring into us or as investors. When I tell you this was a grassroots effort, that is exactly what happened. We are extremely blessed because the money is still running over like milk and honey.
We wanted to create something special, something new like trust. We decided to construct an entirely different vibe. The people were ready and on board. We asked for donations and our community showed up and showed out in funds. It wasn't just the higher income folks. It was all kinds of people with many income levels. They called us the "New Motown" in our community. We have our own production companies, our own media companies (Miah Saucy Media), our own PR firms, and talent agencies. We even established our own union! The power of the people and our community helped to fund our mission.
I am grateful for the integrity, the phenomenal board of directors, and our pledge as a whole in "our" entertainment industry to launch a new era of hope, love, and professionalism. Bj Armante's Talent Agency is one of many agencies that has partnered with us. The members within our Black WallStreet family could make millions of dollars over in other arenas of the entertainment industry but they do not elect to do so. They're more accustomed to a union that fights for them and their families. They always promote how their children can go on auditions alone and will always be safe and protected. We certainly do not advise that parents send their minors, or any young adults on auditions by themselves, but we do take pride in putting stringent policies and security measures in place to avoid abuse, discrimination and inappropriate sexual advances. The energy placed on our team and the entire Black WallStreet Entertainment family is determined to continue living and working towards our mission. We understand and have set aside the evidence to show how much love the community has for us doing what we are doing and how there is enough money to share with all of us. Our team love what they do, and they make enough money to provide for their families and live in abundance. They are extremely comfortable with not making millions of dollars every year. They still have great lives. They are happy, stress-free and surrounded by safety and love.
Back to the nitty gritty! I've been afforded the opportunity to collaborate with a lot of beautiful spirits. What I did was instituted my own non-profit organization as a production company. I named it The Love Bug Series. I already had a slew of volunteers and various people in the arts from television production crews to videographers, wardrobe assistants and stylist. I used a lot of my own money and built my dream. My production company was founded by love. I thought all about family celebrations and occasions. I even sprinkled in health and wellness due to so many people dealing with higher quantities of stress, anxiety, mental illness and the challenges of life. Some individuals said it wouldn't work but it did. I am so pleased with myself for not listening to them. We have been extremely busy and blessed. My production studio allows individuals to create the best memories as they reenact their favorite songs and videos. It's different from You Tube because they get to dress up in whatever attire they select and make their very own replica videos. We've had people from all over the world come to our Chicago locations to celebrate their birthdays, anniversaries, proms and special holidays. We receive a lot of students who believe in our mission. They work for free (for experience) but we give them a small stipend. I also flirted with the idea of having a celebrity karaoke in the basement of my production company. It's a spacious basement. I am still working on getting that together.
They wanted to know if I did any other work prior to landing a steady paying job and contractual assignments. I conceded to using some of my father's contacts. I used to work for my dad's friends Mr. and Mrs. McDermoth. They are the top and best criminal attorneys in the world. I wasn't interested in the law my dad did, so he always asked Claire and John if I could work at their firm for the summer. My dad has his own firm. He specializes in corporate contracts. Entertainment law is his second baby. I'm the youngest of 7. My mom said the number 7 was her sign to having no more kids. The number 7 is the number of completions. I was her last child. My mom used to work in education as a high school superintendent, but she didn't care for the politics that ran around getting on her nerves, so she quit. At 47 she became a radiologist. So, it is never too late to change careers. My dad is heavy into politics. He is my Mr. Wonderful father. My mom is totally my Ms. Awesome mommy. What they have given to me are all the things I'm giving back to the universe.
They asked me about the background story of The Love Bug Series. Well, as most people know, I had been working behind the scenes as a Media Writer on networks such as: BET, MTV, Inside Edition, Glamour Magazine, O' Magazine and a host of other publications and major networks. I've landed contracts with a lot of your well-known producers in Hollywood. I facilitated and co-hosted many different awards shows in America and overseas. I have even had bloggers and other writers highlight me in their writing or borrow episodes of my life and add it to theirs, for entertainment purposes only. The most important thing I was proud to share in my interview with Miah Saucy Media, was the Black WallStreet we built in the underground industry of entertainment. I took the wealth of all my experience I gained from my networking years at Columbia College Chicago. I blended all of my alliances of the good people I've met along my journey and organized the strength of our communities to create the underground network of Black WallStreet Entertainment. People love to call us "Black Hollywood" and we certainly do not mind, but we define ourselves as Black WallStreet Entertainment to the world. When they asked me why, I gladly explained. First, I really have to acknowledge all of our friends and family. They were all a momentous part of this entire movement. A lot of the Chicago actors, actresses, producers, writers, film directors, musicians, poets, production companies, colleges and universities did business within Hollywood or had worked in Hollywood and they were tired of how that particular direction was going. We all got together and communicated higher expectations. We used the power of social media and regular people who cared deeply for the arts and entertainment to drown and bleed heavy into our own narrative, rules, and regulations. Something so unthinkable, yet so simple was initiated. All of the community meetings, forums and hearings willed all the power back to the people. The people funded it. We didn't have rich millionaires pouring into us or as investors. When I tell you this was a grassroots effort, that is exactly what happened. We are extremely blessed because the money is still running over like milk and honey.
We wanted to create something special, something new like trust. We decided to construct an entirely different vibe. The people were ready and on board. We asked for donations and our community showed up and showed out in funds. It wasn't just the higher income folks. It was all kinds of people with many income levels. They called us the "New Motown" in our community. We have our own production companies, our own media companies (Miah Saucy Media), our own PR firms, and talent agencies. We even established our own union! The power of the people and our community helped to fund our mission.
I am grateful for the integrity, the phenomenal board of directors, and our pledge as a whole in "our" entertainment industry to launch a new era of hope, love, and professionalism. Bj Armante's Talent Agency is one of many agencies that has partnered with us. The members within our Black WallStreet family could make millions of dollars over in other arenas of the entertainment industry but they do not elect to do so. They're more accustomed to a union that fights for them and their families. They always promote how their children can go on auditions alone and will always be safe and protected. We certainly do not advise that parents send their minors, or any young adults on auditions by themselves, but we do take pride in putting stringent policies and security measures in place to avoid abuse, discrimination and inappropriate sexual advances. The energy placed on our team and the entire Black WallStreet Entertainment family is determined to continue living and working towards our mission. We understand and have set aside the evidence to show how much love the community has for us doing what we are doing and how there is enough money to share with all of us. Our team love what they do, and they make enough money to provide for their families and live in abundance. They are extremely comfortable with not making millions of dollars every year. They still have great lives. They are happy, stress-free and surrounded by safety and love.
Back to the nitty gritty! I've been afforded the opportunity to collaborate with a lot of beautiful spirits. What I did was instituted my own non-profit organization as a production company. I named it The Love Bug Series. I already had a slew of volunteers and various people in the arts from television production crews to videographers, wardrobe assistants and stylist. I used a lot of my own money and built my dream. My production company was founded by love. I thought all about family celebrations and occasions. I even sprinkled in health and wellness due to so many people dealing with higher quantities of stress, anxiety, mental illness and the challenges of life. Some individuals said it wouldn't work but it did. I am so pleased with myself for not listening to them. We have been extremely busy and blessed. My production studio allows individuals to create the best memories as they reenact their favorite songs and videos. It's different from You Tube because they get to dress up in whatever attire they select and make their very own replica videos. We've had people from all over the world come to our Chicago locations to celebrate their birthdays, anniversaries, proms and special holidays. We receive a lot of students who believe in our mission. They work for free (for experience) but we give them a small stipend. I also flirted with the idea of having a celebrity karaoke in the basement of my production company. It's a spacious basement. I am still working on getting that together.
They wanted to know if I did any other work prior to landing a steady paying job and contractual assignments. I conceded to using some of my father's contacts. I used to work for my dad's friends Mr. and Mrs. McDermoth. They are the top and best criminal attorneys in the world. I wasn't interested in the law my dad did, so he always asked Claire and John if I could work at their firm for the summer. My dad has his own firm. He specializes in corporate contracts. Entertainment law is his second baby. I'm the youngest of 7. My mom said the number 7 was her sign to having no more kids. The number 7 is the number of completions. I was her last child. My mom used to work in education as a high school superintendent, but she didn't care for the politics that ran around getting on her nerves, so she quit. At 47 she became a radiologist. So, it is never too late to change careers. My dad is heavy into politics. He is my Mr. Wonderful father. My mom is totally my Ms. Awesome mommy. What they have given to me are all the things I'm giving back to the universe.
