We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kamaya Walker. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kamaya below.

Alright, Kamaya thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

The most meaningful project that I have worked on to date is my short film called “It’s That Season”. It is a simple story about the progression of seasonal depression. As someone who has experienced seasonal depression and seen it on my family and friends, it felt like a story that needed to be told. From the outside looking in, seasonal depression can look lazy. It can look dirty. It can even look scary. However, it needs recognition and normalization. My project attempts to do that. It took so much to write. It was hard to act out, but luckily my support system was there to help me through it all

Kamaya, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where I studied Mass Media Production. I own a production company by the name of Kamera Ready Productions. Being at A&T really solidified my passion for TV and film. It also helped me advance in this industry. I would not be where I am today without organizations like HBCU in LA and Aggie Night Live.

What makes my company different from others is that I strive to make content that educates and doesn’t add to injury. I want Black people to see themselves in a possible light, instead of being reminded of our hardships through the media. In addition, I want to educate other races about Black experiences.

The thing that I am most proud of is my perseverance and determination. Calling back to my responses earlier, mental health is no joke. I have had some hard days, but I still remain focused on my goals. That is not to say that everyone should push through their mental health. I still recognize my burnout and act accordingly. This is what I want my supporters to know: take more than enough time for yourself. If you lose yourself, what else do you have?

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding part of being a creative is the positivity from others. Art is so subjective, no matter the medium. Artists are stubborn about the original form of their art, so it is hard to take criticism and edits. Therefore, when we feel praise, when someone feels the same way that we do about our work, it feels amazing. It’s gratifying. It reaffirms our passion.

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

My main source of clientele still stems from my alma mater. The students still there and the alumni have fueled my company. While I was in school, it was easy to see what people liked and didn’t like on campus and I could work with that. Now, I have had to pivot. I have to look at life from a larger scale. My audience is no longer my school. It is now the world. Therefore, since Aggie Pride is worldwide, I have to work my connections both on and off campus. I also don’t sleep on my family and friend connections. They support me and share my work with everyone they know, via word of mouth and social media.

Contact Info:

• Website: kamayawalker.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamsayshi/?hl=en
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamayawalker88/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFG3fzP6UqshwWpp5cV7pw/featured?app=desktop

Image Credits
William Teasley: https://www.butcallmewill.com/