Welcome to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, a podcast dedicated to elevating HBCU Stories while highlighting diversity equity and inclusion in the Entertainment Industry.
Each week, join your host, Stacy Milner as she ignites solo and guest conversations with some of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies, as well as amazing thought leaders, storytellers, and change agents who are paving the way for HBCU & MSI students.
To learn more about EICOP and HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, visit: https://eicop.org/
From Pages to Possibilities: Tyler Fisher’s Journey to Access, Exposure, and Self-Made Opportunity
What does it take to turn hardship into hope, and pain into powerful storytelling?
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tyler Fisher, an LA-based writer, director, and producer whose career journey began not on a soundstage, but in a Charlotte shelter.
From homelessness to Hollywood, Tyler’s story is a beautiful tapestry of resilience, faith, and finding purpose through storytelling.
With raw honesty and creative grit, he shares how a devastating football injury in high school redirected his path from the field to the page, and how writing became both therapy and a launchpad for self-publishing books, launching a clothing brand, and ultimately found his voice through film.
Here's How We Can Stay Connected:
Visit The Website: https://eicop.org/
Follow Us On Social Media: / hbcuinla
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Support by Donating: https://eicop.org/donate/
25 Apr 2025
Pivot with Purpose: How Culture, Curiosity & Confidence Shaped Hannah Powell's Career
How do you pivot with purpose?
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Hannah Powell, Morgan State University alum and current Executive Assistant to the VP of Social Media at Disney’s National Geographic.
From switching majors mid-college to taking a leap of faith into the entertainment world, Hannah’s journey is filled with bold pivots, powerful moments of mentorship, and unwavering belief in God’s timing.
She opens up about how her multicultural upbringing, love for music, and experiences in the HBCU IN NY program shaped her perspective, as well as how she turned rejection into redirection, found her voice in rooms that weren’t built for her, and discovered purpose in every twist along the way.
Here's How We Can Stay Connected:
Visit The Website: https://eicop.org/
Follow Us On Social Media: / hbcuinla
Apply For An Internship: https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/
Support by Donating: https://eicop.org/donate/
26 Mar 2025
Rance Ward: Grit Will Guide You
What does it take to break into the entertainment industry?
In this episode, we sit down with writer, director, and producer Rance Ward to discuss his inspiring journey from a young film lover watching Spike Lee to a staff writer in Hollywood.
Rance opens up about his first internships, the impact of HBCU IN LA, and the resilience needed to succeed in a tough industry.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn your passion into a career, this episode is for you!
Here's How We Can Stay Connected:
Visit The Website: https://eicop.org/
Follow Us On Social Media: / hbcuinla
Apply For An Internship: https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/
Support by Donating: https://eicop.org/donate/
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