Ep. 22 | How Do Union Artists Negotiate TV And Film Deals: Marietta’s Connection To MJ’s Career, A Moment Episode
delinaHOW COOL IS IT THAT WE CAN CONNECT THE DOTS BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT GUESTS?
In this moment episode, we will connect the dots between MJ and Marietta. You’ll hear the story about how they got to know each other.
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Welcome to the first Moment Episode of It Takes A Village To Raise An Entrepreneur! I’m your host, Delina Medhin, and this special clip is taken from one of our recent episodes focused on expanding your village by learning from those who have achieved what you aspire to.
In this moment, from Episode 13 (Navigating Racial Diversity, Personal Boundaries, and Assertiveness in the Beauty Industry), MJ and I discuss the importance of finding the right manager, agent, or lawyer. We also highlight Marietta Carter-Narcisse, our guest from Episode 4 (Real Talk: Expectations vs. Reality in the Entertainment Industry). It’s exciting to connect the dots between past and present guests and see how their journeys intertwine.
Join us for this insightful peek behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, learning from these incredible professionals. Whether you’re an aspiring creative entrepreneur or simply curious, this episode will inspire and inform.
Show Topics:
How union makeup artists negotiate TV and film deals
The role of managers, agents, and lawyers in entertainment careers
Marietta Carter-Narcisse’s mentorship and impact
MJ’s career highlights and experiences in the industry
Connecting lessons from past and present guests
Navigating the realities of the entertainment makeup world
ABOUT THE GUESTS
About Malika James (MJ)
MJ is a bicoastal TV and film makeup artist with over a decade of experience. She is an esteemed member of the Makeup and Hair Stylist Guild Locals 706 and 798. MJ has worked with celebrities such as Gabrielle Union, Danai Gurira, Andrew Lincoln, and Keke Palmer, and contributed to popular TV shows like Grownish and Blackish, as well as blockbuster films including The Hunger Games series.
About Marietta Carter-Narcisse
Marietta Carter-Narcisse is an internationally renowned makeup artist and educator with extensive experience as a department head on major film and television productions. Her credits include A Jazzman’s Blues, Genius: Aretha, Malcolm X, Tina: What’s Love Got To Do With It?, and Boyz N The Hood. She is a mentor to many artists and has been recognized with a Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild nomination.
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