Today we are talking with the Baltimore native, Noree Victoria, is a writer, actor, and filmmaker. Driven by curiosity and storytelling from childhood, Noree wrote her first book at the age of 7, won two national poetry writing competitions in middle school, and bypassed her senior year of high school to enter college at 16. Noree subsequently earned Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Creative Writing, Biology, and African Studies, and a Master of Science degree in Applied Information Technology, graduating with a 4.0 GPA.

After a stint teaching Biology in Baltimore’s public school system and a tenure as the youngest financial analyst at a fortune 500 corporation, Noree entered the film industry to “dig her tunnels instead of waiting outside doors”. As a multi-hyphenate creator, she won the Best Actress award at AMTC and was awarded a scholarship to study at the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts. While working on-camera, Noree continued her training at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England; and when the pandemic slowed Los Angeles film and TV production in 2020 & 2021, Noree completed a certificate at New York Film Academy for filmmaking.

She has appeared in various award-winning film & TV productions including Queen Sugar and The People vs. OJ Simpson, and several feature films in which she both starred and executive produced. Noree’s stage experience includes Letters Home performed for the original Tuskegee Airmen, Christmas in the City (parts 1 and 2), Snow White, Santa Monica’s New Year’s Eve Revue, and Human Frailties, which she also directed. Noree’s feature film directorial debut, ‘An Arrangement’, written by Helen Shang (Lord of the Rings, Hannibal, 13 Reasons Why) is currently making its world premiere, screening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

In 2023, Noree completed a Master Certificate in screenwriting, a program from which her first penned television series, ‘Neighborhood H’, has been optioned. Noree has also served two terms as the first Black female Vice-Chair of New Filmmakers Los Angeles - voted one of the top 25 film festivals in the world.

Most recently, Noree has begun her doctoral journey, working toward her PhD in Integral Health and Psychology.

In cherished spare time, Noree finds purpose in her family, social advocacy, fitness, & holistic wellness!

Website ( IMDB )

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2713973/

Instagram: @NoreeVictoria

Today we are vibing out! I got my good friend Victoria Styles here! Sharing her story, her life journey and some other fun questions! Tune in 🎊

Victoria (Styles) Foreman is a dynamic host, event curator who brings her small town roots into big rooms and bigger cities. She is originally from Gallatin Tennessee 30 minutes north of Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating MTSU in 2014, she worked as a retail operations manager before turning her passion for styling into a business.

During the 2020 pandemic, she launched her LLC as a styling consultant and built a successful five-year career in the industry. In 2022, Victoria expanded her influence by hosting her first Fearless Brunch. It began as a series of sold-out luncheons that allowed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and founders to have a space where they were free to express their personal challenges; while gaining knowledge and resources to fill in the gaps of stagnant business.

Victoria has made a name for herself in event hosting and curation. Her talent has since led her to larger stages. She's worked with conferences, hosted numerous red carpets, movie premieres, and more. Victoria's work has been featured on platforms such as Lifetime, ATL Plus Magazine, Peacock, and WOPM to name a few. She is also known for her genuine and bubbly personality, thought provoking questions, and desire to share stories. Victoria continues to thrive, creating space for her God-given gifts to shine and inspire others to live more Fearlessly.

Her Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/VictoriaSStyles

Instagram: @VitaminV_29

Terayle Hill is a multifaceted actor, producer, and advocate who proudly represents the values instilled in him by his HBCU experience. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts in 2016, where he honed his craft as a performer and storyteller. His time at Clark Atlanta cultivated his passion for empowering others, fueling his rise as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Hill’s commitment to community extends beyond the screen. He has served as an ambassador for the NAACP Annual Convention, using his platform to highlight the intersection of art, activism, and education. This role underscores his dedication to advancing equity and representation, principles that are deeply rooted in his HBCU upbringing.

With roles in major projects like Step Up: High Water, Cobra Kai, and Judas and the Black Messiah, as well as leadership in initiatives such as Everybodies Inc., Hill exemplifies how HBCUs prepare leaders to thrive in their fields while giving back to their communities. He continues to be a proud advocate for HBCUs and the transformative impact they have on shaping future leaders.