We were lucky to catch up with Imani Turner recently and have shared our conversation below.
Imani, appreciate you joining us today. Earning a full time living from one’s creative career can be incredibly difficult. Have you been able to do so and if so, can you share some of the key parts of your journey and any important advice or lessons that might help creatives who haven’t been able to yet?
Commit. The first step to making a living as an actor is making a commitment to yourself. …
Submit. Land castings like it’s your job—because it is! …
Improve. … Be natural
Maximize your skill set. …
Crush the audition. …
Prioritize paid work. …
Use unpaid work to grow your following…
Looking back on things I would continue to Grind hard.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is Imani Turner. I am a faith-driven actor. My parents enrolled me in dance classes and I have been performing ever since. Pursuing acting as a passion comes naturally. My talent agency is Hutson Talent Agency. Acknowledging my supportive family and friends. Their support on my social media platforms and my YouTube channel
Is greatly appreciated.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
I built my social media platforms with creating content using pictures from photo shoots and reels. I would suggest you be authentic to your audience. Good lighting is always best.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
For me the best part about being a artist is being on set. I love getting in front of the camera or audience to show case my memorized lines. I find joy watching myself on television and logging in to social media to see my face posted by a brand partner or seeing my work broadcast. 🔊
Contact Info:
- Website: https://turnerimani2015.wixsite.com/imaniturner?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imanniturner?igsh=MXh3bmF3eTFkbXd5Zw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: Imani Turner from Detroit, MI
- Twitter: imaniturner26
- Youtube: 09Bossychick
Image Credits
Photo Credits: Chris Mangune