We chatted with actor and Lyric Party game app creator Nikiva Dionne who initially ignored her childhood dream to be an actor despite the signs always being there. Having read the legendary book, The Alchemist, and going on a fast helped Nikiva come to the decision to quit her job in fashion and within three weeks she booked two commercial jobs. Nikiva breaks down pay for commercials, being Black in Hollywood and how content creation attracts casting directors. The @Insecure actress discusses how Issa Rae was intentional in creating a door for her and other people of color onto her show.  Nikiva is unapologetic about her religious faith and opening up to listen to direction from a higher power. We play her Lyric Party Game and learn how an all Black team helped Nikiva bring her Gaming app to life.

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Resources:

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
• When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary Thomas and Zondervan