Nicole Johnson is an artist, storyteller, and facilitator who has dedicated much of her career to helping artists dig deeper into their own stories and leverage them for social change. As one deeply connected to spaces and places where social justice is being actively discussed, Nicole brings a unique perspective about how Black actors and artists can be more comfortable claiming their authentic creative space while holding the systems we navigate accountable.

During this episode we discuss her production company and the M.O.V.E. initiative she founded which helps young artists learn how to move for the causes they care about artistically; the reckoning of our creative industry; and why now more than ever the need for honesty and transparency is critical for healing our creative sector.

About M.O.V.E: In her junior year of high school Nicole Javanna Johnson established Javanna Productions a non-profit 501c3 organization that presents a yearly effort entitled M.O.V.E. (Motivation Opportunity Vision Entertainment). In this effort, members are given the resources, encouragement and platforms needed to creatively raise funds and awareness for social issues and causes. Through M.O.V.E Practical Learning curriculums and artistic production activities, members of all ages participate in civics, artistry and community service in after school, summer programming and week-long traveling intensives year round.

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