March 19, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of Clocking Out, we dive into the inspiring journey of Amber Williams, a Brooklyn native with deep Caribbean roots. Growing up in a vibrant immigrant community, education and ambition were ingrained in her from a young age. Though she initially aspired to be a lawyer, a pivotal summer program introduced her to the world of television, setting her on a path toward media and storytelling.
Amber studied Film & Television at Hobart College, gained hands-on experience through internships, and landed a job in media advertising post-graduation. However, she craved creativity beyond spreadsheets, leading her to a career transition into production. By leveraging LinkedIn and networking at film sets, she transitioned into freelancing on major productions like Billions and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Yet, she knew there was still something missing. She wanted to be the person that creates the stories. From then on, that became her long term goal.
To make those dreams a reality, she applied to NBCUniversal’s East Coast Page Program and was accepted. Through that program, she landed a role at Peacock, where she helped launch key marketing campaigns. Around the same time, she earned her MFA in Screenwriting at Emerson College, further solidifying her path as a storyteller. After three years, Peacock let her go, but that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her ultimate goal: writing and creating authentic stories for television.
Amber’s journey is a testament to resilience, strategic career transitions, and the power of pursuing your passion. Tune in for her remarkable story of navigating the entertainment industry on her own terms.
Connect with Amber at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-williams-mfa-0632b99a/
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Amber studied Film & Television at Hobart College, gained hands-on experience through internships, and landed a job in media advertising post-graduation. However, she craved creativity beyond spreadsheets, leading her to a career transition into production. By leveraging LinkedIn and networking at film sets, she transitioned into freelancing on major productions like Billions and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Yet, she knew there was still something missing. She wanted to be the person that creates the stories. From then on, that became her long term goal.
To make those dreams a reality, she applied to NBCUniversal’s East Coast Page Program and was accepted. Through that program, she landed a role at Peacock, where she helped launch key marketing campaigns. Around the same time, she earned her MFA in Screenwriting at Emerson College, further solidifying her path as a storyteller. After three years, Peacock let her go, but that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her ultimate goal: writing and creating authentic stories for television.
Amber’s journey is a testament to resilience, strategic career transitions, and the power of pursuing your passion. Tune in for her remarkable story of navigating the entertainment industry on her own terms.
Connect with Amber at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-williams-mfa-0632b99a/
Follow Raymond:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmlee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raymondlee.co
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoutpod
X: http://twitter.com/hrentrepreneur
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@clockingoutwithraymondlee/videos
Become a guest on Clocking Out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTQmww_Gvld1zfLzTmS16PDfZvltFna7Gh6iSYehL-maUvA/viewform
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