In this episode of the She+ Geeks Out podcast, we welcome guest Huriyyah Muhammad, a writer, director, and producer, to discuss her journey in the film industry, the role of lifting up others in creative work, and her latest project 'Chocolate with Sprinkles'. Huriyyah also shares insights on breaking into directing, the impact of representation in Hollywood, and co-founding the Black TV and Film Collective. Before the interview, Felicia and Rachel discuss the importance of setting workplace boundaries and acknowledging how challenging it can be to maintain professional and personal well-being. 


Chapters:


00:00 Introduction to She Geeks Out Podcast


00:26 Discussing Workplace Boundaries


01:59 Navigating Authenticity and Boundaries at Work


05:21 The Impact of Values in the Workplace


08:45 Introducing Huriyyah Muhammad


10:06 Huriyyah's Journey into Film


21:13 Chocolate with Sprinkles: A Personal Story


25:48 Exploring Magical Realism in Film


28:26 Introduction to the Black TV and Film Collective


30:09 Challenges and Growth of the Collective


31:40 Industry Shifts and Representation


34:49 Media Literacy and Misinformation


39:38 Directing Ramadan America


43:18 Breaking into Directing


50:23 Personal Reflections and Parenthood


56:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Links:

• We Are Not Family Blog post (https://www.inclusiongeeks.com/articl...)
• 40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at work (https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-w...)
• https://www.afi.com/news/tag/afi-dww/
• https://www.blacktvfilmcollective.org/
• DEI Is A Trillion Dollar Blind Spot. Sephora Gets It - You Should Too (https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougmelv...)
• Chocolate With Sprinkles (https://www.huriyyahmuhammad.com/port...)
• Huriyyah Muhammad Instagram (  / huriyyahmwright  )

 






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