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January 25, 2024 48 mins
Niena Drake isn’t afraid of hard work; she’s always expanding her business and philanthropic empire, hoping to create a long-term legacy in her industry. She says the key to her continued success is that she brings good vibes everywhere she works which leads to great relationships. Niena shares with Jeanne the top three must-haves a person needs to make it in the entertainment world; why inner awareness is key to your growth no matter what you do; how her take on competition differs from most everyone else; who her biggest cheerleader is; and what she considers the biggest lie young people are told.

About Niena

Niena Drake is a highly-respected Emmy-award winning showrunner and executive producer, director, DJ, founder, and philanthropist. Her media and television work includes on-camera appearances, hosting, TV and digital network project development and production with a variety of media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Netflix, Apple, HGTV, and OWN. As an on-camera host and DJ, Niena has worked with some of the world’s top brands, including Apple, Nike, McDonald’s, and Verizon, along with A-list celebrities including the Obamas, Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan, and Deion Sanders. She is currently starring as the official DJ for VH1’s new “Celebrity Squares,” hosted by DC Young Fly. She is a Columbia College National Alumni Board member, vice chair of the Advancement Committee, and a senior director at the Emma Bowen Foundation.

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