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A melanated self development and empowerment platform that encourages our listeners to look at life through a different lens (other perspectives).
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In this episode Sha from TingzNice stopped by to chat about her carnival experience and expertise. TingzNice is a platform made to highlight the Caribbean diaspora she is your carnival mentor! Ever since COVID-19 we haven't had a carnival since and in this episode Sha and I get to relive some of our carnival memories while sharing tips and tricks that you'll need once we're back on the road!Be sure to check out TingzNice on social media!https://tingznice.com/ Instagram/Twitter: @tingznice Colored Lens Podcast & Lifestyle https://www.podpage.com/colored-lens/Instagram/Twitter: @coloredlenspod
Aria stops by to talk about the three key things she's learned while striving towards her personal and professional goals. She also gives a personal life update on how she landed a promotion at NBCUniversal and pivoted her career path into marketing and business. This episode also includes a PRODUCT GIVEAWAY! Edge Naturale teamed up with Colored Lens to give you a FREE JAR! Edge Naturale is a follicle enhancer made to restore thinning or damaged edges. If you would like a chance to win all you have to do is take a screenshot of this episode or repost our social media post. Make sure to tag both @coloredlenspod and @edgenaturale. The winner will be selected by June 5th 2021.
Lauren better known as Lo Harris is a black artist, illustrator, and animator based in Brooklyn, NY. Lo Harris stopped by Colored Lens to share how she established a freelance career in art. She has always treated her art as a hobby until one day she rediscovered her passion and transformed her career (Lo Harris previously worked at NBC). She shares many amazing tips and advice for early creatives who are looking to establish themselves.You can connect or look at Lo Harris Art at @loharris_art on Instagram or check out her website directly http://loharris.com/ Be apart of the Colored Lens Crew: Instagram - @coloredlenspod Twitter - @coloredlenspod Facebook - Colored Lens Podcast Facebook Private Group - Colored Lens Crew - Career Advice, Insights, and Tips
Our Guest Crystal Nedd (@neddyandfriends_gd) stops by to have a conversation on some 'struggles' millennials face in Grenada when looking to improve themselves. What does success look like for you? How can you succeed in this thing called adulting?This episode is Sponsored by Face of Grenada.If you're interested in entering our raffle for a free resume and cover letter follow these steps below!1.Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode2. Share on your social media be sure to tag us both so we can see it Instagram @coloredlenspod and @faceofgrenadaFacebook 'Colored Lens Podcast' and 'Face Of Grenada' AND THAT'S IT. GOODLUCK. Make sure you're staying apart of the Colored Lens CommunityFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/coloredlenspod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coloredlenspod/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/coloredlenspod
Onika Richards (who works in Digital Media) stopped by to chat with Aria about life after graduation. We both share our experience working in the media and entertainment industry while having the follow up conversation about defining success.Onika Richards spends her 9-5 working in Digital Media and her 6-11 is spent as a Publicist. She also has a YouTube channel "Onika Richards" which focuses on Career Advice and her career journey.
The unfortunate recent events remind us that for many years our black community has faced years of racism, oppression, and injustice. It never went away, we just got more cameras to capture these stories. We stand against racism and violence. Enough is enough. #podcastersforjustice { Here's my take as an Afro Caribbean immigrant living in the U.S.}
Many of us have been taught to look at success based on our career path or material wealth such as cars, home, and money. In this episode, Aria shares her insights on this outlook of life. How do you define success? Does an education determine success? If so do you need a degree for creative roles in the entertainment industry? She drops the gems on how you can achieve success in your own life.
Massiel Encarnación, known as Massi, stopped by Colored Lens Podcast to discuss the affects online media has on our body image and insecurities. As an online coach that focuses primarily on women of color, Massi shares the most important steps you need to take when trying to achieve the "perfect" body. Aria and Massi also has a great conversation on the pros and cons of social media when it comes to health, fitness, and the conversation around our bodies.
Aria discusses how the media industry is being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and how some are taking an unfortunate advantage of the outbreak. Let's talk about different aspects of the industry that you didn't realize would be affected. Do you believe streaming services will take "advantage" of those who are quarantined at home or will that be crossing an ethical limit? Also, for those of you who we're in the middle of the job searching process how do you go about finding your dream job during the Coronavirus outbreak? Aria shares her tips and tricks to making your time spent at home work to your advantage.*please note this episode has no health expert experience on the current outbreak, please everyone be safe and refer to cdc.gov for updates on the situation*
In this episode, Aria discusses what loves look like in the black community and how social media has played a toxic role in relationships especially in the millennial community and how you can make your current or future relationship work out. She also invites her partner, Shakeem to share his insights on how men can make their relationship work. Aria & Shakeem Q&A session begins at 25:00.
In today's age, is there a difference between a celebrity and an influencer. Do you feel like influencers needs to have a certain look, following or personality? Let's chat about it. If you're considering becoming an influencer, content creator, or own a brand this episode shares the influencer marketing secrets!
It may be the holiday season but did you know November is Homelessness Awareness Month? Most times blacks and hispanics are the only ones represented among the poor. Aria breaks down the stereotypes that we see in media and the news along with looking at the Award Winning Series - Shameless.
You ever realize that you know that the killer is coming in horror films because of the song? Aria chats about music and how it plays an important role in the TV shows, films, and even videos that your watching on a daily basis. She also shares her thoughts on Rhythm + Flow with Cardi B, T.I., and Chance the Rapper and how Hip Hop music and what she listens to affects her daily energy. Check it out!
In this episode we get to know our host Aria and the reason behind Colored Lens! She discusses her experience in the media industry, her struggles post graduation, and what she've been currently up to!
In this episode we look at the tips and tricks that are used to make some of your favorite blockbuster films like "Avengers: End Game," "Captain Marvel," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Fate of the Furious," and many more! With these tips and tricks in mind we'll explore whether Jordan Peele's film "US" would be best described as a blockbuster film or a box office success.
There are 2 reasons documentaries such as "Surviving R.Kelly" and "Leaving Neverland" were produced and released on Cable Entertainment platforms. Society is only focusing on one reason - creating a social change. These documentaries tell the story of why two black men, with a powerful legacy, are now facing multiple allegations in the #MeToo era. However, there is a 2nd reason for both those documentaries being produced in this generation. Tune in to find out.
It's Women's History Month so we're kicking things off discussing hair in the media industry. Have you heard of the news anchor bob? Are you a Shonda Rhimes fan? And how do you wear your hair on the job?
Welcome to Colored Lens Podcast. A podcast that will talk about anything and everything in the media but through a colored lens while exploring what it's like for any minority group to be successful in the entertainment industry.
A father is someone who's the male biological parent of the child. A dad a male parental figure that is present and in a child's life. This is a conversation about the guys, for the guys, by the guys. Julian from Melanin Dads Podcast stopped by Colored Lens to have a conversation of what being a black dad/father means to him. How do we break generational curses? We unpack many common stereotypes about black fathers and where it was rooted from. A conversation for anyone to check out!
Patricia Ambroise from New York stopped by to talk about her experience as a key makeup and grooming artist in the media and entertainment industry. She's been in the industry for over 10 years and have worked on feature films, television, music videos, commercials, and print. We talked about the challenges and rewards working in the industry while looking at how social media has changed the game and opened new doors. If you're considering a career in beauty, cosmetics, and/or freelancing listen to this episode! Patricia shares great advice on how you can start your journey. You can connect or look at Patricia's work at @themakeupsavant on Instagram or check out her portfolio www.patriciaambroisemakeup.com. Be apart of the Colored Lens Crew: Instagram - @coloredlenspod Twitter - @coloredlenspod Facebook - Colored Lens Podcast Facebook Private Group - Colored Lens Crew - Career Advice, Insights, and TipsThis month is Women's History Month - #shareherstory
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