On this next episode of Hoy En Dia TV, our special guest is know as a dynamic creative powerhouse, filmmaker, author, vocalist, plus model, and diversity advocate. As CEO of DreamEmpire Films, Joyce Licorish wrote, directed, and produced Garden of Dreams (2025, now streaming on Amazon), helmed Finding Tony (2024), and is currently negotiating an international film adaptation of her bestselling novel The Lost Locket. Her screen credits include appearances in Empire and The Exit, and she won Best Episodic Pilot at KingdomFest 2023 for The Bridge.
A celebrated vocalist and Cobb Idol 2021 winner, Joyce has opened for legends like Chaka Khan, Babyface, and The Isley Brothers. She fronts the neo-soul band SoulCandy and performs with The Tre Denard Band in Atlanta. Her voiceover work includes campaigns for Subway and Amazon Audible, and she also coaches aspiring voice talent.
On stage, Joyce is acclaimed for her role as Effie in Dreamgirls (produced by FOX TV’s Bob Harbin). She produced and starred as Sophia in a national tour of The Color Purple, adapted and directed the first-ever musical of The Five Heartbeats, and created the original hit Birth of Soul. Her theater work spans major productions with the Indianapolis Opera and co-directing titles like Ain’t Misbehavin’.
As an author, Joyce has written multiple Amazon bestsellers, including The Forgotten Timepiece and The Lost Locket from the Heirloom Trilogy. Her newest works—Falling in Dubai (BBW romance) and And So It Is (a manifestation guide)—are quickly gaining national buzz. She also leads the One Race Human Race Foundation, championing diverse voices in the arts.
Tune in to another amazing episode of Hoy En Dia TV!
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