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Cylla Senii on Turning Situationships into a brand, web series and podcast
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On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, Wize Grazette sits down with actress, writer, producer, and director Cylla Senii, the dynamic creative force behind the acclaimed web series and podcast, Situationships. Cylla shares her inspiring story of transitioning from corporate advertising to creating relatable, impactful Black storytelling, eventually landing her series on BET.
B-Sides Track of the Week: "Georgia Ways" by Quavo.
Cylla opens up about her multicultural upbringing between Queens and Georgia, balancing academic excellence and creativity, and how embracing her Afro-Caribbean and Asian heritage has shaped her unique voice as a storyteller.
Featured Quote:
"Sometimes things may not work out, or you might fail in one aspect, but as long as you never give up, you can still make it happen."
Chapters:
00:41 Meet Cylla Senii
01:03 Cylla's Background and Career Journey
05:19 The New York Web Series Scene
11:07 Situationships Podcast
13:09 Reflections on Success and Journey
15:44 Rapid Fire Round
Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, rate, and review Behind the Mic on your favorite podcast platform.
Guest Socials & Links:
Follow Cylla Senii: @CyllaSenii (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
Credits:
Hosted by Wize Grazette. Special thanks to Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for editing and producing this episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 episodes
Manage episode 478166431 series 1363812
On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, Wize Grazette sits down with actress, writer, producer, and director Cylla Senii, the dynamic creative force behind the acclaimed web series and podcast, Situationships. Cylla shares her inspiring story of transitioning from corporate advertising to creating relatable, impactful Black storytelling, eventually landing her series on BET.
B-Sides Track of the Week: "Georgia Ways" by Quavo.
Cylla opens up about her multicultural upbringing between Queens and Georgia, balancing academic excellence and creativity, and how embracing her Afro-Caribbean and Asian heritage has shaped her unique voice as a storyteller.
Featured Quote:
"Sometimes things may not work out, or you might fail in one aspect, but as long as you never give up, you can still make it happen."
Chapters:
00:41 Meet Cylla Senii
01:03 Cylla's Background and Career Journey
05:19 The New York Web Series Scene
11:07 Situationships Podcast
13:09 Reflections on Success and Journey
15:44 Rapid Fire Round
Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, rate, and review Behind the Mic on your favorite podcast platform.
Guest Socials & Links:
Follow Cylla Senii: @CyllaSenii (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
Credits:
Hosted by Wize Grazette. Special thanks to Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for editing and producing this episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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