Behind the Lens: Donuts and Directing with Huriyyah Muhammad

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 post40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at workhttps://www.afi.com/news/tag/afi-dww/https://www.blacktvfilmcollective.org/DEI Is A Trillion Dollar Blind Spot. Sephora Gets It - You Should TooChocolate With SprinklesHuriyyah Muhammad Instagram   Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.