From Set Life to Self-Made: How Producer Deniese Davis Carved Her Own Path in Hollywood

17/09/2025 45 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
From Set Life to Self-Made: How Producer Deniese Davis Carved Her Own Path in Hollywood

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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
 
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