Hollywood’s Gatekeepers Are Changing ~ How Black Women Are Taking Over Media with Ashley King
Episode 165
The entertainment industry is shifting, but for Black women and other marginalized creators, success isn’t about waiting for an invitation—it’s about building your own table. In this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, casting director and entrepreneur Ashley King shares the realities of Hollywood, the power of self-initiative, and why community is the key to breaking barriers.
Ashley’s journey from aspiring screenwriter to casting director and media entrepreneur is proof that you don’t need permission to create opportunities. With over 50,000 engaged creatives in her Digital Influence network, she’s redefining what it means to take up space in entertainment.
🔥 In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How Hollywood still locks Black women out—and how to break in anyway
✔️ Why building your own platform is the fastest way to success
✔️ The Issa Rae blueprint—what we can learn from her rise
✔️ How Ashley scaled her casting email list from 20 people to 50K+
✔️ Why mentorship & networking are non-negotiable for career growth
🎧 Full episode notes here: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/black-women-taking-over/
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