We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Niahisha Remy a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Niahisha, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you wish you had started sooner?
Great question! I have always had the dream of becoming apart of the News Industry. To be more specific, I was most interested in being an on camera talent, News Reporter and/or News Anchor to be more specific. It all started in Elementary School when I was told to read the morning announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance. From there I knew that public speaking was my passion. I would read and write, pretend as though I was in front of the camera doing the news voice, and watch the news as well as listen to their broadcasting radio station, sharpening my skills with each time I listened. I graduated high school and started college. I sat out of my second semester of college due to my financial aid and pursued business. I do not regret starting any of the businesses that I have done, but I do wish that I had finished school at an earlier timeframe and pursued my lifelong career dream of being on your television screen. Throughout my businesses the dream of being an on-air talent never left. I practiced my news voice when I could, and mentored with a News Anchor in a top 50 market. Although I wish that I started earlier in News/ Broadcasting, I gained great knowledge in the business industry and have an amazing insight on what to do next. With my vision still at the front of my mind, I am now a News Reporter in a top 100 market, while pursuing my Bachelors in Broadcasting Journalism.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am Niahisha Remy, preferably- Nai Remy. I am a News Broadcaster and an Entrepreneur with a great passion on telling people’s stories and pushing it in the eyes of many that can relate. I was an entrepreneur first with the specialization in cosmetics- selling lashes, lip-glosses, bundles, wigs, and much more. It all started during the pandemic. I was making wigs at first, but when I was laid off from work, I decided to take it to the next level to bring in more income. I then relocated to Atlanta Georgia which is where I started Short-Term Renting and Credit Repair. Although I loved doing business, my passion for broadcasting never left my mind. I shadowed at a News Station and decided to create a demo reel. I took my phone and mic, wrote scripts on certain events that were occurring in the area that I lived in and recorded myself reporting. I edited the video and emailed it to News Directors all across the nation landing my first on air position as a News Reporter with a pending degree.
I am most proud of never giving up and sticking to my word; If I say I am going to do it, you better believe that it’s going to be done. I am also grateful for my support system from customers/ clients in the Virgin Islands, where I was born and raised. At this time I am pushing my broadcasting skills to a higher level with news and with my podcast, Pretty Ordinary, with it’s first season airing on September 19th, 2023.
What sets me apart from others is my passion in helping our community. Whether it is with mentorships, products, telling their stories, I am always just a phone call away and that goes for everyone. I try to make myself relatable and place value on each individual that I come across.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Most definitely. I want to help young black women tell their story in whichever way possible. My goal is to tell as many stories as possible and help make a great impact in their lives. So many of us were taught to push things under the rug and I am willing to be the one to bring them to light. I love my community and will do whatever it takes to help each of us gain confidence and comfort in our skin. Let’s have the hard discussions, the ones that are filled with regrets, secrets and fears all while connecting on a deeper level- building a sisterhood over a glass of wine. That is my goal in my journey. I would like to cater to all young black women across the nation who struggle with feeling heard, seen, or understood. You are NOT alone.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
I think non-creatives can struggle with viewing the change in a creator. As a young creator/ journalist change is necessary for some. I won’t always be doing what I was doing 5 years ago, or I won’t be interested in certain discussions as I was 10 months ago. As a creator/journalist I am constantly reading upon new things and may have interest in visiting new places because of my mindset and vision. I don’t get too comfortable in certain situations because I know that something else may pick up on my interest a bit later and I’d love to get an insight on it. I am constantly changing and evolving and I do believe that non-creators may not understand that in me.
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