Building. Bridging. Boosting.

Helping creatives since 2020

The HiveMind Unified is a global exchange of information to advance the careers of underrepresented early-career professionals in Entertainment.

 

Let’s face it: navigating the industry can be tough.

Our goal is to help boost careers by providing exposure to organizations and allies looking to elevate people of color in the Entertainment industry.


Check out this year’s lineup!

  • Masters of the Hustle

    6:00-7:00pmEST

    Want to start your own production company? Preparing to star in your first major role? These professionals are crucial to ensure that creative talent is protected, compensated fairly, and that your public image are handled with care , especially in the complex environment of the entertainment industry.

  • Inside the Mind of a Showrunner

    7:00-8:00PM

    Join us for an evening of conversation and an interactive activity to get inside the mind of acclaimed Showrunner, Angela La Manna. Her credits include CHANNEL ZERO, MARVEL’S THE PUNISHER, the upcoming British limited series BEHIND HER EYES for Netflix and THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR (THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE season two).

  • The Greatest Flex with Jerrie Johnson

    8:00-8:30PM

    Join us for an evening of conversation with actress Jerrie Johnson, (HARLEM, SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST) to learn the ins and outs of navigating the industry with confidence and resilience. Jerrie is an alum of Penn State School of Theatre where she received her bachelor's degree in theatre with a minor in African American studies in 2016.

  • It's Your Shot: Mix + Mingle

    5:00pm-6:00pm

    Guests will be able to meet and learn from fellow Entertainment professionals in a casual setting.

    Plus, if you need new photos, we got you! This year, attendees will have the chance to update their look with discounted headshots on us!

So what is it that you do?

We help you think about your career!

We want to arm you with the knowledge of where to find opportunities, and more importantly, provide insight on what you can do once you have them!

 

We speak with the professionals.

We believe by talking to the people who’ve been there and done that, we can learn a few things in the process.

Keep your ears open for our new podcast, Coffee, Tea, & Dranks where we speak with professionals in the industry who channel the moments that made them and the lessons that didn’t break them.

 

“Show up and be present”

Actress, singer, and author, Vanessa Williams stops by to share how she has sustained her longtime career across multiple media platforms and how she is leaving a legacy for the next generation of artists.



And we share resources

Information is vital to our success. We must know, so that we can do. There are many lessons that could be spared if information is accessible


Check out who we’ve been fortunate to work with and receive insight from:

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Basically,

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

-African Proverb