*Minda Harts, author of the best-selling book “The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table,” left corporate America to build her own media presence. Her debut book inspired a short film and an upcoming psychological thriller featuring Kyla Pratt, for which Harts served as executive producer.
As Business Insider reports, through her production company, Queen of Arts Productions, she directed a short film this summer and is now adapting her third book, “You Are More Than Magic,” into a coming-of-age story. Drawing from her experiences in Hollywood and corporate life, Harts shares tips for achieving success in both industries.
Prepare for your goals by leveling up your skillset
“One of the things that I was really heavy on in ‘The Memo’ is talking about preparing for your next best thing and making sure that you’re upskilling and investing in yourself,” Harts said, per Business Insider.
“I knew at some point I wanted to create content outside books, and I wanted to be ready when that opportunity presented itself,” she said.
Networking is key
“Success is not a solo sport,” Harts said. “You never know when someone is going to give you an opportunity, or you can speak someone else’s name in the room.”
“Just like a traditional 9-to-5, film and TV is about who you know as well and who can give you opportunities,” Harts said. “So I’ve been pushing myself in that way to show up in different spaces and places to be able to build out my network because I want to do other projects outside ‘The Memo’ as well.”
Advocate for others
“We all have a voice, we just have to decide how we want to use it,” Harts said.
“The one question I ask myself is, who’s missing from the table? If we all can ask ourselves that in every part of the production process, then I think we’ll have a more equitable Hollywood,” Harts said.
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