FILM/TV BRUCE COHEN Producer | American Beauty "Embarking on a career in film and television or already on that journey and wanting some help with next steps? Through consulation and advice, both practical and inspirational, I can help you craft a game plan." Bruce Cohen is an Oscar and Tony-winning, Emmy-nominated producer of film, television, theater, and live events. He received the 2023 National Medal of Arts from President Biden, for whom he served as co-chair of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, along with Lady Gaga. He won an Academy Award for Best Picture for AMERICAN BEAUTY and earned additional Best Picture nominations for MILK and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. His recent film and television projects as a producer are EX-HUSBANDS, BLINK TWICE, THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL, and RUSTIN. He was Emmy-nominated for producing the 83RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS, and as a career producer, he is a member of Producers United. He produced both the feature film and Broadway musical versions of BIG FISH, won the Tony for Best Play for co-producing THE INHERITANCE, was Tony nominated for co-producing SLAVE PLAY and as a co-producer of GYPSY starring Audra McDonald, now on Broadway. He lives in New York City with his husband and daughter. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC ALYSSA CASTIGLIA Director of A&R | A&R Research UnitedMasters Directly out of college, Alyssa Castiglia was hired at Island Records to start their A&R Research department. One of her first signings at Island was 21-year-old singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien . In September 2018, Castiglia spearheaded Island's deal with label Avant Garden, home to Emotional Oranges , THEY ., Chiiild , Slenderbodies , and Rynx . Castiglia then went on to serve as Senior Director of A&R at Primary Wave Music and concurrently, as an A&R consultant for Arista Records (Sony). At Primary Wave, she worked with such talents as Livvi Franc , M-Phazes , Tim Randolph , and two of the acts she signed at Island: Chiiild & Dante Jones from THEY . At Arista, Castiglia signed NYC’s own Princess Nokia as well as LA-by-way-of-Toronto R&B artist Idman . Alyssa is proud to now hold the position of Director of A&R/A&R Research at UnitedMasters , home to such inspiring artists as Brent Faiyaz, BigXthaPlug, Tobe Nwigwe, Superstar Pride, Liana Banks, Alina Baraz, Col3trane, and more. Alyssa is also honored to manage producer The Idiot , who is signed to Pulse Music, and singer/actor Algee Smith . VIEW ALL MENTORS

Check out our Film/TV mentors for Unlock Her Potential FILM/TV APPLY NOW ALICE GU Director | Cinematographer | Photographer KELLY GOODE Senior TV Programming Executive RACHEL RAIMIST Director BAO NGUYEN Director | Producer | EAST Films LENNON PARHAM Actor, Writer & Director SOPHIA CHANG Storyteller | The Baddest Bitch in the Room BRUCE COHEN Producer | American Beauty MARCELLE KARP Editorial/Creative Director | Brand Strategist | Marketing Magnet W. KAMAU BELL Comedian | Host | Executive Producer DEMANE DAVIS Television Director | Producer | Filmmaker MICHELLE RAIMO KOUYATE Former President | Sony Pictures Animation KATHRYN TYUS-ADAIR Former SVP Original Programming | Starz NAHNATCHKA KHAN Showrunner | Writer | Director VIEW ALL MENTORS

LENNON PARHAM Actor | Writer | Director "I will be a sounding board, a cheerleader, and brainstorm collaborator for the direction you would like to head in your career. I can help you set goals and get specific about where it is you’d like to go. My expertise is in entertainment, specifically being a writer-actor-director mostly in the comedy world. Can’t wait to get started!" Lennon Parham is an actor, writer and director based in Los Angeles. As an actor, she just completed filming on “Holland, Michigan” a thriller directed by Mimi Cave and starring Nicole Kidman and Matthew Macfadyen. And the new season of Minx (a comedy set in the world of 70’s erotic magazines) airs late this summer on STARZ. She directed two episodes of HBO’s acclaimed series “Somebody Somewhere” which just aired. Prior to that, she was a series regular on FOX's BLESS THIS MESS, for which she also directed two episodes. She co-created and starred in her own ½ hour USA series, PLAYING HOUSE, for 3 critically acclaimed seasons, also directing a HOOSIERS-inspired episode in Season 3. From TV, you may recognize her as Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ incompetent Senior Advisor, “Karen Collins” on HBO’s VEEP. Additionally, Lennon has made a number of memorable appearances on television including CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Netflix’s LADY DYNAMITE, AMC’s MAD MEN, ABC’s SCHOOLED, NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION and more recently BETTER THINGS. On the feature side, she also had flashy supporting roles in THE HOUSE, HORRIBLE BOSSES 2, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC and OTHER PEOPLE. She has written a comedy feature for UNIVERSAL and is currently writing another with her long-time collaborator Jessica St. Clair. She is a proud alumnus of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater and the University of Evansville. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

Check out our C-Suite mentors for Unlock Her Potential C-SUITE ANDREA HAILEY CEO | Vote.org BEKA TISCHKER Manager | Publisher | Wide Eyed Entertainment ELLA GUDWIN CEO | VisionSpring JESS TEUTONICO Executive Director | We Are Family Foundation NEAL SHAPIRO President & CEO | WNET ANIL DASH Former CEO | Glitch CARRIE GOLDBERG Attorney | C.A. Goldberg ELYSE CHENEY Founder and Agent | The Cheney Agency JIM LAHEY Owner | Sullivan Street Bakery PAUL BROUCEK Paul Broucek | President Music | WB Pictures ANNE CHOW Lead Director | FranklinCovey DANIELLE BELTON Editor-in-Chief | HuffPost GABE WHALEY CEO | Founder | MSCHF JON RUBINSTEIN Founder | Authentic RENATE NYBORG Founder & CEO | Amorai ANUSHKA RATNAYAKE Social Entrepreneur | myAgro DAVID LEVINE Chief Content Officer | Anonymous Content GORDON WILLOUGHBY Former CEO | WeTransfer MELISSA ROSENFIELD Founder | IFP Communications SARAH HARDEN CEO | Hello Sunshine BECKY CLEMENTS President | Tomorrow Studios DR. JORDAN KASSALOW Founder | VisionSpring HEATHER ANDERSON Chief Executive Officer | Global Health Corps MICHELLE RAIMO KOUYATE Former President | Sony Pictures Animation SUZY RYOO Co-Founder & President | Q&A VIEW ALL MENTORS

MARKETING ALIX TYLER Creative Director | Creative Strategist Instagram + Facebook “What can I do to stay inspired and brainstorm more effectively? How can I create a personal brand that will propel my career forward? How do you stand in front of a room full of people with confidence? And does a Creative Director actually get to be creative??” These are just some of the questions I can help you unpack. My process is a combination of inspiration and tangible, go-to tips and tricks. I’ll show you how to exercise your creative muscle, help you “own the room” when you present, and together we’ll hone in on your goals and build strategies to help set you on the path to success! Alix Tyler is an award-winning Creative Director and Creative Strategist at Instagram + Facebook, where she is seated at the table with CMOs, VPs and ECDs for some of the biggest fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in the world—including Gap, Sephora, Vans and Kate Spade. Alix and her team live at the intersection of creativity and technology where she partners with brands to inspire, educate and guide as they build creative campaigns that connect with the over 2 billion monthly active users on the platform. Before Instagram, Alix spent over a decade in advertising as a Creative Director/copywriter where she created campaigns for Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani, Fergie…and some very sexy chips and salsa for Frito-Lay. With nearly 20 years of industry experience under her belt, Alix specializes in creative problem solving and is known for creating work that is both strategic and visually inspiring. Alix is also a skilled and engaging public speaker—something which has helped her throughout her career. She has co-hosted a Facebook Watch show with Queer Eye's Tan France, spoke at notable design conference C2 Montréal, hosted a fireside chat with celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski, shared Instagram best practices with fashion legends Inez + Vinood and Mario Testino, guest lectured at Stanford University, and even ran an Instagram Story School for the entire Vans Pro Skateboard Team. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in anthropology, Alix is also a vintage lover, music video director, photographer and confirmed maximalist. She is a big believer that you should move through life with confidence but never take yourself too seriously. She is not afraid to admit she is a self-proclaimed Instagram addict. And no, she can’t get you verified. ALEXANDRATYLER.COM LINKEDIN VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV NAHNATCHKA KHAN Showrunner | Writer | Director Showrunner, writer, and director Nahnatchka Khan has become one of the most sought-after creators in film and television, known for some of the most innovative works in comedy including "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23", "Fresh Off the Boat", and "Young Rock". Khan is the founder of her film and TV production company, Fierce Baby, which focuses on amplifying new voices and perspectives in both comedy and drama. In 2019, Khan made her feature directorial debut with the Netflix comedy “Always Be My Maybe", starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. The film premiered to rave reviews and Netflix announced it was viewed by 32 million households in its first four weeks on the service. In 2023, Khan journeyed into the horror category with her feature “Totally Killer,” a time-travel slasher-comedy with Blumhouse for Amazon, which starred Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Julie Bowen and Randall Park. The film released for streaming on Prime Video to rave reviews. Most recently, Khan served as writer, director and executive producer on Peacock series Laid, which is based on the Australian television series of the same name by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher. The series from Universal Television stars Academy Award Nominee Stephanie Hsu. VIEW ALL MENTORS

Check out our Social Media mentors for Unlock Her Potential SOCIAL MEDIA APPLY NOW ALIX TYLER Creative Director | Creative Strategist | Instagram + Facebook VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV, C-SUITE BECKY CLEMENTS President Tomorrow Studios Becky Clements is President of Tomorrow Studios, a joint venture between ITV Studios and Marty Adelstein, with whom she’s worked for over a decade. In her role, Clements oversees the company’s robust development and current production slate. Becky is executive producer of multiple series including Tomorrow Studios’ SNOWPIERCER starring Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs (TNT); iconic Japanese anime properties COWBOY BEBOP, starring John Cho, and ONE PIECE (Netflix); and PHYSICAL starring Rose Byrne (Apple). She is also executive producer of HANNA (Amazon) and LAST MAN STANDING (FOX), starring Tim Allen. Previously, Clements served as executive producer of GOOD BEHAVIOR (TNT) and AQUARIUS (NBC). Clements, who began her career in New York at THE JON STEWART SHOW and The NFL Today, rose to the position of Executive Vice President at Brillstein Grey Television, where she shepherded over 50 pilots and long-running hit series including NEWSRADIO, JUST SHOOT ME and SAMANTHA WHO. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC JOEY BADA$$ Rapper | Actor | Philanthropist | Pro Era Records, Badmind Records Joey Bada$$ is a rapper and actor born and raised in Brooklyn. At 17 years old, he and his Pro Era crew took the rap world by storm with the release of his first mixtape, “1999,” which is now considered a classic. His two subsequent studio albums, “B4.DA.$$” and “All-Amerikkkan Badass,” helped elevate him to become one of the hottest names in music. His standout role in the hit TV show MR. ROBOT put his acting talents on display for the world for the first time and has led to multiple roles since. 2019 saw him expand his acting career with a role as Inspectah Deck in HULU’s WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA, as well as recurring appearances in BET sitcoms BOOMERANG and GROWN-ISH. He recently starred in the 2021 Academy Award-winning Netflix short film TWO DISTANT STRANGERS, where he played protagonist Carter James. He also appears as Unique in the upcoming STARZ original series POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN. WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TWITTER SOUNDCLOUD SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC VIEW ALL MENTORS

GRACE TRAN Director of Global Series Universal International Studios "As a mentor I can help you establish an understanding of the international tv landscape. I will help you navigate the tv development process both domestically and globally, which can range from helping writers shape their vision into a show to helping producers identify and learn the co-production model. I can also help you develop an understanding of the Current television process from the early scripting to cut stages." Grace Tran is the Director of Global Series at Universal International Studios, one of the scripted studios at Universal Studios Group at NBC Universal. She works across both scripted Development and Current across the US, UK, Australia, and Canadian series. She works production companies across the globe such as Heyday Television, Lark, and Matchbox Pictures to identify, develop, and sell global series. She has helped launch series such as Liane Moriarty’s APPLES NEVER FALL (Peacock), TRANSPLANT (NBC/CTV), and the Peabody winning series, WE ARE LADY PARTS (Channel 4/ Peacock). In addition to working with English language content and territories, she is helping to develop global projects for the Spanish speaking market as well. Growing up in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual household has informed her passion for telling global stories and hopes to continue creating shows that can help create bridges between cultures. A native of Southern California, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Communications and started her career at CAA. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV ERIC OBERLAND Development Executive Amazon Studios Born and raised in Milwaukee, Eric migrated west in his early 20s to break into entertainment with an eye toward working on impactful storytelling. Eric currently is a Development Executive at Amazon Studios, working directly with First Look and Overall talent deals, including Riz Ahmed, Michael B. Jordan, and Carlton Cuse, among others. Prior to Amazon, he ran the Scripted TV Dept. of LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Co., overseeing both development and production for six years. In his time at the company, Eric worked on shows such as Starz’ SURVIVOR’S REMORSE, Netflix’s TOP BOY & SELF MADE, and produced the “Career Mode” storyline for NBA2K20. Eric’s passion lies with working alongside tremendous creators and helping bring their stories to life. Prior to SpringHill, Eric worked in various capacities on-set for both scripted and unscripted productions, spent some time in post-production, and worked in Comedy Development at Warner Bros. TV. Eric currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jessica, and two children, Maya & Oscar. WEBSITE @OberlandEric @theghostmo VIEW ALL MENTORS

Check out our Publishing mentors for Unlock Her Potential PUBLISHING IJEOMA OLUO Writer | Speaker | Internet Yeller MAUREEN POLO Head of Direct-To-Consumer | Hello Sunshine VIEW ALL MENTORS

PUBLISHING IJEOMA OLUO Writer | Speaker | Internet Yeller Ijeoma Oluo is a writer, speaker and internet yeller. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race and most recently, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America . Her work on race has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among many other publications. She was named to the 2021 TIME 100 Next list and has twice been named to the Root 100. She received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award and the 2020 Harvard Humanist of the Year Award from the American Humanist Association. She lives in Seattle, Washington. WEBSITE VIEW ALL MENTORS

VANESSA ANGIULI Senior Director of A&R Interscope Records "As a mentor, I will customize a comprehensive plan to guide you through all you need to know about the music business. We will have detailed discussions about everything from songwriting to revenue, record labels and legal agreements. I will help you understand the basic building blocks of the music industry and how to get your foot in the door." The most beneficial lessons in my career have come from having a mentor and being a mentor. Paying it forward is one of the most important things people can do for each other. Programs like UNLOCK HER POTENTIAL allow women to build a strong set of skills that will act as a foundation for their paths forward. I am excited to partner with a candidate who is driven, organized – and a lover of music. I have a lot to teach – and even more to learn! My role as an A&R is dependent on my ability to scout and develop new talent. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to work alongside some of the industry’s leading songwriters, producers and recording artists. I am passionate about building and fostering mutually-beneficial relationships within the creative community. Vanessa Angiuli is a Senior Director of A&R at Interscope Records where she has worked with artists including: Selena Gomez, BLACKPINK, Tainy, 5 Seconds of Summer, X Ambassadors, Jacob Banks, Towa Bird and many more. Born and raised in New York, she began her career at Platinum Sound Recording Studios working under Grammy Award-winning producer Jerry ‘Wonda’ Duplessis . After a string of internships at Crush Music and QPrime Management , she landed her first job as an Executive Assistant and Junior Day-to-Day at TMWRK Management . Vanessa also worked briefly as an A&R coordinator for songwriter/producer Tim Anderson . PRONOUNS: She/Her MUSIC VIEW ALL MENTORS

IJEOMA OLUO Writer | Speaker | Internet Yeller Ijeoma Oluo is a writer, speaker and internet yeller. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race and most recently, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America . Her work on race has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among many other publications. She was named to the 2021 TIME 100 Next list and has twice been named to the Root 100. She received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award and the 2020 Harvard Humanist of the Year Award from the American Humanist Association. She lives in Seattle, Washington. WEBSITE PUBLISHING VIEW ALL MENTORS

MENTEE & MENTOR RESOURCES THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND The program is one hour per month from January 1 - December 31, 2024 The mentee is responsible for reaching out and scheduling the session with the mentor If possible, we suggest establishing a set time every month to speak to avoid time spent scheduling e.g. 2nd Tuesday o f the month at 3pm Feel free to copy us in the initial email and move us to BCC once you've made contact This is a strictly professional relationship Should any issues arise, please contact the team at support@unlockherpotential.com If you plan on spending more than 3 months abroad in 2024, you must alert your mentor and the UP team (support@unlockherpotential.com ). They may choose to discontinue the mentorship due to difficulty of scheduling. SUGGESTED ICEBREAKERS TO LAUNCH THE CONVERSATION Set the ta ble i.e. discuss mutual goals and expectations. How do you remain motivated? What is one of the biggest lessons you learned? Why do you do what you do? How did you choose your path? How do you make the most effective use of your time? How did it feel to change your career path? Did you envision your career as it is today? What's one lesson you wish you'd learned earlier? Did you have a mentor? How have they influenced you? BONUS TIP You might want to read through the Top 10 Tips to Maximize Your Mentoring and 40 Questions to Ask Your Mentor. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT 2024 BRINGS FOR EVERYONE! DOWNLOADS UNLOCK HER POTENTIAL GUIDELINES & RULES UNCONSCIOUS BIAS DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD PDF

FILM/TV SAMANTHA MILITANTE Director of Current Series FX Networks Samantha Militante is a director of current series at FX Networks, where she works on comedy, drama, and docuseries across all of FX Networks. Currently, she is overseeing ATLANTA, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, SNOWFALL, MAYANS, & RESERVATION DOGS. In addition, she helped develop and launch the initial FX docuseries slate, including shows like CHILDREN OF THE UNDERGROUND, HIP HOP UNCOVERED, THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL OF ALL, and HYSTERICAL. Before joining FX, Militante began her career in the mailroom at Gersh and went on to work for multiple agents within the motion picture literary department. "I am incredibly grateful to have Samantha Militante as my mentor. From the start, she has actively supported my aspirations of being a TV writer, both in affirmation and in action. As an executive, she has given me invaluable insights from the development process to navigating the TV industry (and life!) as a woman of color, and has provided me with resources that have tremendously helped my writing craft. Her wisdom and talent is matched by her kindness and generosity, which altogether have helped me build greater confidence in myself, my work, and the path I’ve set on. Thank you, Sam!!" — Chloe VIEW ALL MENTORS

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FILM/TV RACHEL RAIMIST Director "Are you a director or filmmaker seeking to develop your craft and career? Let’s build together. We’re living in a time of profound change in both the industry and the world. This makes the time you invest in yourself and the work we do together even more important. Together we can deepen your creativity, develop your voice, sharpen your skills and chart a clear path forward. My focus is on you—your talent, your goals and your growth. Whether you seek to map a long-term career plan, need to recut your reel or you want to learn how to pitch with confidence, I’m here to support your creativity and your journey. What I offer through this program: - Monthly one-on-one virtual meetings - Constructive feedback on your work (short films, short film scripts, reel, website) - Directing craft and industry advice - Workshop tutorials on digital tools for directors - Insight into navigating the industry What I don’t offer: On-set shadowing opportunities If you’re ready to invest in your growth and development as a director, I’m here to help guide that process with honesty, experience and good vibes." Dr. Rachel Raimist (she/her/ella) is a trailblazing television director and former tenured college professor whose work centers on smart women, messy families and wild teens. Her directing credits span drama, comedy, action, musicals, science fiction and fantasy. She has brought her distinctive voice to hit series including Elsbeth (CBS), Bel-Air (Peacock), The Spiderwick Chronicles (Roku), Sex/Life (Netflix) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), among others. She loves directing teens and wild animals. At the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Raimist made history as the first woman appointed Co-Chair of the Special Projects Committee and was named Co-Chair of the Disability Committee by DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter. She also serves as Alternate Co-Chair of the Women’s Steering Committee and formerly held the same role on the Latino Committee. A passionate advocate for equity and representation, Raimist co-founded the DGA’s annual Women’s Day and leads initiatives spotlighting groundbreaking, diverse directors. She continues to champion inclusive storytelling both on screen and behind the camera. When not behind the camera, she teaches directing for Sundance, African Creative Television, the Tyler Perry Dream Collective Director's Workshop, AFI's Directing Workshop for Women, Netflix, the Stowe Story Lab, the Latino Film Institute and top film schools around the world. https://www.rachelmakesmovies.com/ https://www.thepeoplesfilmschool.com/ https://www.instagram.com/docraimist VIEW ALL MENTORS

KATHRYN TYUS-ADAIR Senior Vice President of Original Programming Starz "Here to shed light on the role of a creative executive, working with talent as they create content for film, television and streaming. Bring your questions and curiosity. Excited to enlighten and support." Kathryn Tyus-Adair is Senior Vice President of Original Programming at Starz where she has recently championed, developed and overseen production of series: BMF, BLINDSPOTTING, RUN THE WORLD, THE SERPENT QUEEN, STEP UP and VIDA. She has also developed and served as a production executive on OUTLANDER, POWER and THE SPANISH PRINCESS. Before joining STARZ, Kathryn oversaw TV and film development and production for industry icons Robert Redford, Halle Berry and Don Cheadle. With Cheadle, she was a producer of the Bill Murray film ST. VINCENT, as well as an executive on Showtime’s HOUSE OF LIES and on the Sony Pictures Classics’ Irish film THE GUARD, starring Brendan Gleeson. Kathryn’s earlier television work included series development for SESAME STREET producers Children’s Television Workshop. She later championed acclaimed Showtime series SOUL FOOD and the films BARBERSHOP and MEN OF HONOR for writer/director George Tillman’s State Street Pictures. Prior to joining Starz, Kathryn segued to the buyer side of the business as a Drama Development executive for NBCUniversal’s UTV Studios, selling and developing series across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC NIKI SHERROD Executive Vice President of Music Warner Bros. Pictures Did you know that the marriage of music and film involves much more than making a cool music playlist and trying it to picture? I’d love to discuss the extensive process it takes to get to the final result of what you see and hear on screen. Niki Sherrod moved to Los Angeles from Nashville to pursue a career in entertainment…and experience a change of scenery. She started out as an assistant to a motion picture talent agent @ CAA. After a year, Niki moved on to Atlantic Records, working in the soundtracks division, and subsequently worked for all of the Warner Music Group labels, pitching artists for various film & TV opportunities. Since 2006, Niki has worked for Warner Bros. Pictures (now a division of Warner Bros. Discovery), where she is currently Executive Vice President of Music in both the theatrical animation and live action space. Niki has overseen the music on behalf of the studio for such films as PROJECT X, THE LEGO MOVIEs, GRAVITY, THE JOKER, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH and SPACE JAM 2, among many others. VIEW ALL MENTORS

W. KAMAU BELL Comedian | Host | Executive Producer "As someone who has navigated a unique path through my career, but has somehow managed to make some headway in this business in comedy, writing, producing, and directing, I can help you brainstorm ideas and come up with plans to get ahead in your chosen career" W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian and the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning CNN docu-series UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA WITH W. KAMAU BELL. His latest stand-up comedy special, PRIVATE SCHOOL NEGRO, is available on Netflix. Kamau wrote a book with the easy-to-remember title, The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian. He’s the ACLU Celebrity Ambassador for Racial Justice and serves on the advisory boards of Hollaback! and Donors Choose. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

Check out our Culinary mentors for Unlock Her Potential CULINARY JIM LAHEY Owner | Sullivan Street Bakery VIEW ALL MENTORS

DEMANE DAVIS Television Director | Producer | Filmmaker DeMane Davis is a Television Director, Executive Producer and Filmmaker who has an overall creative deal with Warner Brothers Television Group and is currently EP on the TV series “Brilliant Minds” starring Zachary Quinto (premieres 9/23 on NBC.) DeMane’s TV directing career began when Ava DuVernay invited her to direct Queen Sugar. Since then she has directed and produced the pilot of Found, starring Shanola Hampton; Naomi; the Emmy nominated Netflix limited series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker; and Clarice. DeMane has helmed episodes of For The People, You, How to Get Away with Murder and Station 19. She has also directed over seventy commercials including the 2023 Super Bowl spot for PETA starring Edie Falco, selected as Best Celebrity Commercial by Entertainment Weekly. Both of the indie features DeMane wrote and directed premiered In Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and internationally at Edinburgh. LIFT starred Kerry Washington in her first leading role and received two Spirit Award nominations. DeMane’s previous career as a Copywriter/Creative Director spans twenty-five years and counts Nike, Snapple, Reebok, Coca-Cola and Blue Cross Blue Shield as clients. When not working DeMane supports The Innocence Project and the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. LOCATION: I Am Everywhere. Website Twitter Instagram FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS