Let’s Talk: the Moments You Can't Miss

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NYC EVENT THIS SATURDAY

We're hosting a panel and networking event THIS Saturday at 6 PM in Brooklyn, NYC. The event is open to all identities and creative fields!

From digital illustration and UX/UI design to tv/film production to digital media and in-depth journalism, we'll hear the actionable steps these women took in their careers via an immersive panel. It'll be a night of learning and conversation (with desserts, a free raffle- valued at over $100, and more). Bring your friends! 

Industry News

Women Kick Ass at the Box Office

The film Captain Marvel has been kicking about as much ass as its namesake. The film has already grossed $200 million and is expected to rake in another $68-70 million this week. At this rate, many project that the film will eventually surpass the $1 billion mark. You know, in case you needed any more proof that women-led superhero movies are commercially viable. Read more here.

Lilly Singh, the Queer WOC Taking On Late Night

Diversity is lacking in many places in the world and late night TV is one of them. Lilly Singh is about to change that with her new NBC talk show A Little Late With Lilly Singh. Making her name on YouTube, Singh’s turn to the more conventional format of Late-Night Television marks a validation of sorts of the many creators who self-publish videos on the site. Of the opportunity Lilly said, “I get to make it inclusive, I get to create comedy segments, and interview people and really create something that I believe in and I'm so honored and humbled, truly.” Keep Reading

Other news:

Netflix cancels One Day at a Time

and everyone is rioting because of the representation being taken away, Quartz has an awesome

list of films

made by women, Aidy Byrant's Shrill releases on Hulu and includes

incredible plus size fashion

and

lessons in

self love

, Black actress in Hollywood

speak out about lack of Black hair stylists

in the industry,

on Twitter for more!

From TheLightLeaks.com

March: Comedy Corner

Break up the March blues with this roundup of funny / trippy / cute / thoughtful and very binge worthy tv shows. No need to even watch the entire season (but we don’t blame ya if you’re tempted after getting a taste with these episodes). Read more

Welcome to the Hustle

The Hustle is The Light Leaks' newest resource tailored to YOU! Ask us questions, if we can’t answer from our own experience, we’ll find someone who’s able to. From creative block to actionable career steps, hit us up with your questions at [email protected] with “the Hustle” as the subject line. We got you.

Let’s get to it: Internships! They’re pretty mysterious. Seems to have one, be looking for one, or somewhere in between. Read here on how to find one

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