Terry McMillan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Mama and more. With Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love and Terry McMillan Presents: Forever on Lifetime she is stepping into the role of executive producer for the first time.
Messiah Jacobs is the CEO of Four Screens Productions and executive producer of 'Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys.' He spoke to A+E about his two decades in the entertainment industry, managing Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s estate and the art of structuring a story.
Mario Diaz is the showrunner of the two-night special event, The Chicano Squad. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, his passion for film brought him to New York University to study film, but an early job producing news segments put him on the path to documentary filmmaking and an Emmy Award win.
Mari Keiko Gonzalez is the editor, executive producer, and co-writer of 'James Brown: Say It Loud.' She spoke with A&E about what inspired her to work in the editing field and whether she’s seen diversity, equity and inclusion change in the workplace.
Matt Kay is the director and cinematographer for the A&E and Lifetime special event, "TLC Forever." He has been making documentaries for the last 12 years. He spoke with A&E about creating films that contribute to social change, and the responsibility that comes with documenting pop culture icons.
Courtney LeMarco is the executive producer and showrunner for the the Emmy®-nominated and Critics Choice Television Award-winning series, Hoarders. He spoke with A&E about what excites him about the future of his field and how he views diverse workplaces like an enriching culinary experience.
Taryn Maitland is the senior production manager for the upcoming A&E documentary special James Brown: Say It Loud. Currently managing design, motion graphics and animation at BWA Studios, she has worked in production management for television, film and advertising for over 15 years. She spoke with A&E about the evolving nature of her field.
Ramona Roye is the set designer/production designer on the upcoming A&E series, Hip Hop Treasures. Originally from Jamaica, West Indies, she has worked in entertainment and design for over 11 years, and divides her time between set design and creative direction. She spoke with A&E about the evolving nature of her field.