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WOCSTAR MEDIA FELLOWS

We support diverse artists and creators who use their talent and imagination to change perceptions and positively impact our world.

Nicki Micheaux

Wocstar Media selected actor, writer, and director Nicki Micheaux as its 2024 Wocstar Media Fellow. Nicki embodies the creative entrepreneur who uses their talent to take people on powerful journeys. Nicki wrote, produced, and directed “Summer of Violence” to spotlight a black woman’s coming-of-age story.

DR. RON SIMONS

Wocstar Media's Fellow, Dr. Ron Simons, was a celebrated five-time Tony Award-nominated, four-time Tony Award-winning, and four-time Sundance Film Festival-selected producer.

Dr. Ron Simons passed away on June 12, 2024.

He remains a cherished member of the Wocstar family and a beloved Wocstar Media Fellow.

During a recent Wocstar Media Lunch n' Learn, Dr. Simon shared beautifully about his inspirational career and the transformative power of storytelling.

LUNCH N’ LEARN

We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and are on a mission to change the stories and narratives about people and communities of color. Our webinar "Lunch n’ Learns" is the first conversation about the challenges and opportunities for diverse storytellers. More importantly, we can talk about ways we can work together to have an impact. Through conversation, This series explores challenges and growth areas for diverse artists and storytellers. 

PODCAST

Wocstar Media presents “VCs off the Record.” This podcast is for founders, startups, and investors seeking brutally honest insights and free info about raising capital or investing funds. Have you ever tanked an investor meeting, been ghosted by a VC, or, even worse, made a bad investment? Well, we talk to some of the top investors, venture capitalists, and women who have raised money for their startups so that you get some real answers on how to nail a pitch, secure your bag, or rebound and recoup from rejection! Join our host Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, co-founder of the Wocstar Fund and champion for female entrepreneurs, as she goes “off the record.”

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It all begins with an idea.

Wocstar Media ONLY accepts submissions from established creators or their agents and representatives after consideration.

It does NOT accept unsolicited submissions, including, without limitation, proposals, pitches, scripts, ideas, or concepts.

THE TEAM

Executive Director, Wocstar Media Foundation

MELODIE GATZ

Council Member, Wocstar Media Foundation

Creative Director and CCO, Wocstar Media

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