In this episode of Noir in Media, Natalie Nadeen sits down with entertainment publicist and Project Four PR founder Amira de Vera, who shares her expertise on building visibility and lasting careers in Canada's entertainment industry. With over 15 years of experience, Amira offers insights into what makes a story newsworthy, the evolving media landscape, and publicity's role in building a Canadian star system. She also reflects on her career journey, entrepreneurship, and the importance of representation in shaping the future of Canadian entertainment.

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In this episode of Noir in Media, Natalie Nadeen sits down with business operations consultant and event producer Tracy Paulotte to explore the often-overlooked business side of the entertainment industry. Together, they discuss breaking into media behind the scenes, turning creative passion into a sustainable career, navigating funding and entrepreneurship, building an authentic personal brand, and why collaboration, community, and understanding the business of your craft are essential to long-term success.

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In this episode of Noir in Media, Natalie Nadeen sits down with writer, actor, and filmmaker Shanice Bowrin to explore her unconventional journey into filmmaking, creating opportunities outside the traditional system, and telling stories rooted in horror, Caribbean folklore, family, and Black queerness. Together, they discuss authentic storytelling, independent filmmaking, representation beyond stereotypes, and why embracing what makes you different may be the key to building a lasting creative career.

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