was also a way for me to gain more exposure and promote some of my personal projects while interviewing and meeting some really cool people it just kind of works .
How did you balance the dream and a family ? You are a mother correct ?
Yes . I am A mother I have three beautiful children . My son works in Manhattan in digital marketing so as an adult he doesn ’ t need much from me now . When he was younger I was in real estate . My daughters both in school aren ’ t babies anymore and as they got into their teen years it freed me to go back into the arts . The balance is not always easy but the fact is I needed to go back for my sanity . I don ’ t make much money in fact I don ’ t really are living , I ’ m working at that . I hope to become union and have more opportunity soon . I do it because it makes me happy and the support and encouragement from everyone around me has been absolutely amazing . I take my youngest one with me sometimes to two festivals or onset we ’ ve even done photo shoot together . Fortunately the flexibility of most of what I do allows me to still prioritize my children and pick and choose how I spend my time and what projects like take
What were the most difficult challenges have you faced in this industry & How have you dealt with those challenges ?
My most difficult challenges have been not earning a living and having doors open to some bigger production opportunities . I ’ m still working at that . I ’ m very fortunate that many people have recognized my talents once they ’ ve met me and I ’ ve been on a project I ’ m always welcomed back and off an elevated once I ’ m there . I ’ ve made many wonderful friends . In regards to my media that has become a growing part of me both radio , TV and social media , my biggest challenge has been to find sponsorship ! I own and support my own shows that means paying for airtime engineering travel additional equipment or technology camera equipment tripods etc . etc . etc . it ’ s all on me . How do I deal with it I just keep looking forward . i ’ m just building it I ’ m not even sure what I ’ m building sometimes but I ’ m building it . And others are paying attention . I ’ m confident that I will have sponsors soon . My radio show is international and I broadcast live to 44 + countries my TV channel is now on 50 platforms and as we all know social media is endless . Is it worth it ? Is it worth it ? Yes . I ’ m able to touch people and bring them an experience whether it ’ s artistic because I ’ ve done something or whether I ’ m introducing somebody else or I ’ m introducing people and opportunities to each other . I feel like I have something to give and share so that ’ s why I do it . Of course I really do need to start earning a living !
Why didn ’ t you quit ?
I didn ’ t quit because it ’ s part of who I am . It ’ s part of my gut . Those that have known me the longest are not surprised I found my way back into the arts one bit . I didn ’ t quit because I ’ ve had so many people that I respect tell me not to people that I ’ ve asked point blank to be blatantly honest with me . Who have told me that I am talented and I have a natural way of touching people as well as being a gifted storyteller , that I should continue and that I am doing what I was always meant to do . And in my heart I know that that is true .
What ’ s your biggest accomplishment as of today ?
My biggest accomplishment ? Besides becoming a mother three times and being a Dv survivor ? Gosh I ’ m not sure . I was recently interviewed by the Huffington post that was pretty cool . I was exclusive hair and make up for JOYCE Dewitt a few years ago that was very special and we became friends . Being considered for my first assistant director appointment is definitely a highlight . It ’ s a very prestigious position and I am honored to be considered as well as confident . I suppose creating and producing my own radio shows as well as becoming a tv channel partner and producing my shows there as well is right up there ! I don ’ t know becoming a social media personality wasn ’ t something I anticipated either . I don ’ t know perhaps my biggest accomplishment is still in front of me I like to believe that that is true .
What would you like to tell anyone pursing a goal ?
What would I tell someone pursuing a goal ? I would tell them to trust their instinct and keep working and take every opportunity offered and go through those doors and windows when they ’ re in front of you and to have the confidence to believe in yourself to do it . I would tell people not to lose hope because they think that it ’ s too late because it ’ s never too late .
What would you like to see in EVDG magazine ?
What would I like to see in the EVDG ? I ’ ve told you for years I ’ d like to see and EVDW ! Every day woman : - ). yourmagz 21