We recently connected with Jazzmine DuBose and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jazzmine, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to go back in time and hear the story of how you came up with the name of your brand?
Well, growing up I was bullied in school, not for too long because I don’t play that lol. But I was darker than I am now and I got picked on about it. People loved ending the roast session by saying “with your black ass” or “that black ass girl” and they thought they ate not knowing I always loved my chocolate skin so it never phased me just made me better at roasting them back lol. So fast forward to collage I used “Black” or “BlackGirl” as my nickname when I pledged so my sisters call me it and I love it. So BlackGirlMedia was the lemons I turned into chocolate cake.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a photographer, I do videography as well. But I’m an aspiring TV and Film director. What I’m most proud of is my growth in photography. Even though I am still learning everyday, it makes me happy to see my clients happy and even receive messages about how far I’ve come! I have Been blessed with being in rooms with superstars or big names in LA. And I would not change my path for anything
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
Well, when so first started working on my film(docuseries), I had a lot of people talking down on it and trying to stop it from being finished. But remembered my girl Issa Rae and I pushed through and I had the premiere for the first part of film just last month. And I’m beyond excited about it and cannot wait to finish the last two parts.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
People already knew me from singing and doing plays, so once I picked up my camera those same people began to book me. Then from me just Being myself, I made new connections and built relationships outside of my circle and now BlackGirlMedia is a brand. People see me now and say “BlackGirlMedia in the building” I’m not just Jazz anymore.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blck.girlmedia_/
Image Credits
Jazzmine “BlackGirlMedia” DuBose