In this episode of the Moana Nui podcast, we explore the themes of diversity in entertainment with various guests including illustrators, actors, filmmakers, and comic book creators. The panelists share personal experiences and discuss the importance of authentic representation, the challenges they face in the industry, and the measures they take to promote diversity and inclusion. They emphasize the necessity of telling diverse stories and the value of being loud and unignorable in the fight against tokenism and stereotypes. The conversation also touches on the power of indie creation and the responsibility to uplift others once success is achieved.
Moderator: Jabaar Lasley-King
Panelists:
00:00 Introduction and Host Backgrounds
00:57 Diversity in Entertainment: Setting the Stage
01:38 Meet the Panelists
06:20 Breaking Barriers: Personal Stories
08:59 Challenges and Stereotypes in the Industry
12:52 Navigating Bias and Representation
17:14 The Power of Authentic Storytelling
21:29 Experiences and Insights from the Panel
28:28 Navigating Diversity in Entertainment
29:07 Spotlighting Diverse Talents
29:50 Cosplay and Cultural Representation
31:29 Custom Toys and Indie Comics
33:30 Filmmaking and Personal Identity
37:14 Breaking the Mold in Comics
40:31 Advice for Aspiring Creators
48:48 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects
Where have you seen diversity in entertainment done well? Let us know in the comments!
This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi (https://www.papaolalokahi.org/).
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