My first semester in law school. It was the only time I didn’t make any A’s, only C’s. And I was not necessarily humbled, but I was enlightened by the experience. I learned that defining myself by grades, lists, honors and so on did little to service my soul. It really made me question my purpose… Read More @cocoelaineg @sasha_and_condi: What’s a defining moment in your life?

I’ve been “running” away from the industry for a lot of my adult career. I’ve always loved writing, but sought the more “practical” route as an attorney, then a teacher. I finally went back to school to get an MFA in playwriting, and after taking a screenwriting course, fell in love with TV/Film (again). My… Read More @cocoelaineg @sasha_and_condi: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media? IG: @charia Twitter: @chareeuh  The world is such a mess right now, and I honestly find it hard to imagine anything beyond the next dawning day. My goal for as… Read More @charia: What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media?

When I was younger I collected tags from clothes that I thought were cool 😂. Now, I collect random information about media and music. Ask me anything about Mariah Carey. Seriously. Anything.

STAY TRUE TO YOU! Your vision, your voice, your desires for yourself and your project is everything. You are the master of your own experience; no one can tell you how to tell it. You are the baddest bitch you now. Never forget that!

STAY TRUE TO YOU! Your vision, your voice, your desires for yourself and your project is everything. You are the master of your own experience; no one can tell you how to tell it. You are the baddest bitch you now. Never forget that!

Probably directing my first short film “With(Out) You.” I never thought I would be a director–it was never in my plan. I have been a writer for more than half my life and I know, without a doubt, that I am very good at it! But, when my friend asked me to direct her short,… Read More @charia: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

Hmm…Maybe the first time I was cast into a musical in high school. I was always a wayward child (Gemini moon, Aquarius rising), and finding a hobby or anything that I genuinely liked was hard. Discovering theater took me down a path of discovering that I not only needed to work in entertainment, but that… Read More @charia: What’s a defining moment in your life?

I have been a writer for as long as I can remember. I have always wanted to allow people to feel the range of joy and emotions that I have felt from media. Telling stories that 12 year-old me would have loved to see is my mission. I want to make Black girls everywhere feel… Read More @charia: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media? @ShirleyVernae or www.shirleyvernae.com. My goal is to write, produce and direct scripted shows and films. I need greenlighters and people with power and money to take risks on me! Making history… Read More @ShirleyVerna: What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media?