Series 1 Episode 4 Summary:

Athene Parker is in glorious conversation with Selma Nicholls. Selma is an award winning casting Director and the Founder of Looks Like Me Casting. Selma has an extensive history of the arts, dance and theatre, and is a proud board member of Punchdrunk Entertainment. She has been committed to addressing the imbalance of representation on screen and in the arts since founding Looks Like Like Me Casting in 2015 - after her daughter aged 3 questioned the fact that no one ‘looks like me’ - Selma began this movement well before diversity and inclusion was an expected norm, and has always been ahead of the curve ensuring all nationalities, genders and abilities are represented.

A woman who has been no stranger to challenges, as a single mother, business founder, and a pioneer in this field, Selma still has the sweetest nature and brings energy and optimism to everything she does.

Awards:

Black British Theatre Awards - Best Casting Director Recognition

Casting Directors Association Awards - Best Casting of a Live Performance 'Rumble in the Jungle'

Casting Directors Association Awards - Best Casting of an Open Media 'Queen Charlotte Global Orchestra Promo'

The chat is weaved around a trip down a musical memory lane. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Track 1 - Rasta Medley - Groundation - Nyabinghi Drumming of Jamaica

Track 2 - Kirk Franklin (Love Theory)

Track 3 - Cutty Ranks (Who Say Me Dun)

Track 4 - Erykah Badu (Bag Lady)

Track 5 - Little Simz (Point And Kill feat. Obongjayar)

Track 6 - Nina Simone (Here Comes The Sun)

The emPOWER Breakfast - Selma Nicholls Spotify Playlist

We asked Selma if she wanted to share any resources with you that mean something to her so please see her note below.

Books:

Be More Human - Rethinking the Rules of High-Performance Teamwork, by Caspar Craven

Ego is the Enemy - The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent, by Ryan Holiday

48 Laws of Power, by Robert Greene

Masterclasses and Podcasts:

LOVE all Masterclasses, especially Spike Lee, Issa Rae, Serena Williams, Chris Voss https://www.masterclass.com

Love https://www.youtube.com/c/YourAuntiesCouldNever

and love https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO

Currently on a journey of living with grief and joy in my heart at the same time and enjoying long hugs from adults like never before. The beauty of life is learning something new everyday. Selma x

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