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EP 13 - Plus Size Representation and Owning your Worth in Hollywood ft Nzinga Imani | LET THERE BE ART: PODCAST -Ep. 13
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On episode 13 of the Let There Be Art Podcast, Devin Mykel sits down with the multitalented Nzinga Imani. From her spicy role on All the Queens Men which extended her an invitation to audition for Tyler Perry’s, Sistas, thus leading to her role as a series regular on Tyler Perry’s Zatima, Nzinga is making her presence known in the entertainment industry. Nzinga was already a reputable figure in the plus sized community prior to blessing our tv’s with her online boutique, Shop Nimani as well as a powerhouse in the influencer space. Tune in as she recounts a hilarious Tyler Perry encounter, discusses the impact of the actors' strike, and reveals her aspirations of directing musicals. Featuring thought-provoking discussions on the industry's pay gap, AI's influence, and much more!
00:00 Coming up on this episode
01:43 Nzinga update
06:00 Welcome Nzinga Imani
06:51 Nzinga's Acting Journey and Challenges
19:14 The Impact of the Writer's Strike
21:29 Balancing Multiple Hustles
30:05 Early Inspirations and Career Beginnings
38:18 Navigating Team Dynamics in Entertainment
39:38 Challenges of Managing PR Independently
40:48 The Importance of Passionate Team Members
42:45 Getting jumped by IT’s kids at a party
44:43 Misconceptions About Acting and Celebrity Life
46:21 Balancing Multiple Roles and Business Ventures
50:05 Sign Drop Collab
50:46 Gem of the Week
58:57 Trivia Time
01:05:00 Dream & Nightmare
01:08:53 Let There Be… Manifestation
01:11:16 Closing Remarks
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