Stopping by the So She Slays studio is trailblazing filmmaker Karen Chapman, whose bold and impactful storytelling is shaking up the film industry with her new film Village Keeper. A film that The Hollywood Reporter has deemed a "hidden gem" and is an official selection for the Toronto International Film Festival.

Born into a Guyanese family, Karen's creative problem-solving skills were nurtured from the start, and her fearless approach to tackling real issues has earned her major accolades—including the International Hollywood Foreign Press Residency Award at the Golden Globes!

Village Keeper is based on her short film Measure. This powerful drama touches on the challenging but important topics of generational trauma and domestic violence, bringing raw realism to the big screen. Starring an incredible cast, including Olunike Adeliyi and Zahra Bentham, Village Keeper goes beyond entertainment—it’s a mirror reflecting the complexities of family, survival, and healing.

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Adria started in her kitchen with fewer than 100 orders in a year—until a viral moment on social media skyrocketed her business to thousands of orders, catapulting EcoSlay into a major player in the beauty world. Adria shares how she built EcoSlay, a Black-owned and woman-owned brand that’s redefining beauty standards by “Slaying Your Look and Not the Planet.”

From sourcing ingredients from a local Black-owned farm to receiving rave reviews for her products, Adria’s commitment to sustainability and community empowerment shines through. But it doesn’t stop there—Adria’s Ecobator program is a game-changer for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs, offering the resources, guidance, and infrastructure to bring their dreams to life.

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This week on So She Slays, Chauncey and Heather are back with another raw, real, and inspiring episode you won’t want to miss! Joining them is the incredible Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed psychologist, author of Sisterhood Heals, host of the wildly popular Therapy for Black Girls podcast, as well as the recipient of Glamour magazine's prestigious "Game Changer" award in mental health.

Together, they dive deep into what it’s like being a Black woman in corporate America, the mental shift between who you are at work vs. outside the office, and how we can challenge outdated corporate norms to create spaces that truly represent everyone. 🙌🏽💼

Expect candid conversations, bold insights, and a few laughs as always! If you’re navigating the corporate world and ready to challenge the status quo, this episode is for you.

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