What does it take to make it in the media and entertainment industry? We chat with - Kristen V. Carter - content creator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker from Newark, New Jersey.  SOME OF THE THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: - How Kristen's boarding school experience shaped her - The strength of a mother's love - The moment Kristen realized she had potential to thrive - What Kristen's first jobs in media taught her - The benefits of being a freelancer in the entertainment industry - Building strong relationships - Why you have to study television credits - How to stand out in whatever job you're in - How to stay encouraged - Creating a yearly action plan - The keys to telling a good story - Launching Trust Your Magic - Combatting the "starving artist"... and more! Kristen has produced for a variety of television’s top series including NBC's The Voice and Black Girls Rock.  Kristen's professional experience spans across a number of formats including documentary, competition, live events, digital content, and narrative film. Kristen's multimedia company JazziDreamer Entertainment LLC specializes in writing, consultation, and production services. Most recently, Kristen wrapped a Director of Unscripted Development position where she co-executive produced the documentary show Motherly Love, a companion special to the record-breaking documentary series Black Love on the Oprah Winfrey Network. In her role, she had a hand in selling two cable specials in just nine business days. Kristen continues to develop television projects independently while also writing and producing hit cable programs. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! RESOURCES & BOOKS MENTIONED:A Better Chance Black Widow Podcast A Return To Love The Mastery of Love The Four Agreements The Secret ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF CHARLAMAGNE'S BOOK "BLACK PRIVILEGE - OPPORTUNITY COMES TO THOSE WHO CREATE IT": http://www.dreamsindrive.com/win SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/kristen-carter SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND KRISTEN CARTER ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kristenvcarter Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kristenvcarter Web: http://www.kristenvcarter.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join