TBG University: My Dream Job as a Filmaker
Therapy for Black Girls
iHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
4.8 • 5.8K Ratings
🗓️ 28 April 2026
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
For this episode of TBG U, council member Mikayla Weary, who’s been dreaming of a career in storytelling and documentary work connects with someone who’s already blazing that trail—filmmaker Taylor Hosking. In their conversation, Mikayla and Taylor explore what it really looks like to build a creative career from the ground up, how Taylor found her voice as a filmmaker, and the behind‑the‑scenes realities of working in documentary film. They also talk about navigating identity, community, and purpose while pursuing a path that isn’t always linear.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey y'all. |
| 0:08.4 | Thanks so much for joining me for this episode of Therapy for Black Girls University. |
| 0:12.7 | Today I'm passing the mic to TBGU council member Michaela Weary, |
| 0:16.6 | who's sitting down with someone living her dream job documentary filmmaker. |
| 0:20.9 | We'll jump right into the conversation after word from our sponsors. |
| 0:27.5 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:30.5 | Guaranteed human. |
| 0:35.3 | For this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a conversation led by council member |
| 0:39.7 | Michaela Weary, who's been dreaming of a career in storytelling and documentary work. |
| 0:44.4 | So it felt only right to connect her with someone who's already blazing that trail. |
| 0:48.6 | Filmmaker Taylor Hosking. |
| 0:50.8 | In their conversation, Michaela and Taylor explore what it really looks like to build a creative |
| 0:55.1 | career from the ground up, how Taylor found her voice as a filmmaker, and the behind-the-scenes |
| 1:00.2 | realities of working in documentary film. They also talk about navigating identity, community, |
| 1:05.5 | and purpose while pursuing a path that isn't always linear. Whether you're a student, |
| 1:10.5 | a creative, or someone |
| 1:11.5 | dreaming about your next chapter, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and a reminder that |
| 1:16.8 | your passions are worth following. If something resonates with you while enjoying the conversation, |
| 1:22.2 | please share with us on social media using the hashtag TBG in session. Or join us over in our Patreon to talk more about |
| 1:29.4 | the episode. |
| 1:30.4 | You can join us at community. |
| 1:31.9 | Dot Therapy for Blackgirls.com. |
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