Listen "From Set Life to Self-Made: How Producer Deniese Davis Carved Her Own Path in Hollywood"
Episode Synopsis
In this premiere episode, Deniese Davis, celebrated producer and longtime collaborator of Issa Rae, breaks down the real behind-the-scenes of building a producing career in Hollywood. From her early days creating short-form content to producing HBO’s Insecure and the feature One of Them Days, Deniese shares how she carved out a space in a crowded industry. We talk about why building your own thing first can change everything, how key partnerships shaped her path, and how to create standout work without blockbuster budgets. Whether you’re early in your production journey or deep in the game, this episode is a masterclass in building with purpose.
Resources & Links mentioned:
Find Your People Program
Pop Culture Collaborative
SO YOU WANT TO BE A PRODUCER
Small Screen, Big Picture
Connect with Deniese:
Instagram: @msdeniese
Stay Connected:
Follow the podcast: @buildingboldlypodcast
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @waxandgold
Learn more + get exclusive resources at www.buildingboldlypodcast.com
Subscribe, leave a review, and tag us while you’re listening @buildingboldlypodcast – we love hearing from you!
Follow my creative life + stay in touch on IG: @arianaaustin
Produced by: Wax & Gold Media
Resources & Links mentioned:
Find Your People Program
Pop Culture Collaborative
SO YOU WANT TO BE A PRODUCER
Small Screen, Big Picture
Connect with Deniese:
Instagram: @msdeniese
Stay Connected:
Follow the podcast: @buildingboldlypodcast
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @waxandgold
Learn more + get exclusive resources at www.buildingboldlypodcast.com
Subscribe, leave a review, and tag us while you’re listening @buildingboldlypodcast – we love hearing from you!
Follow my creative life + stay in touch on IG: @arianaaustin
Produced by: Wax & Gold Media
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