I’m 7 months into the year and 10 months post-quitting Tech — here’s the progress I’ve made against my 2023 vision board as a talent and CEO.

1) DATING UNSETTLED IRL: “I plan to host in-person experiential events for my comedy podcast in LA, OAK, CHI, ATL, NYC, LON and wherever else I’m demanded”

– Progress: I’ve hosted an in person podcast recording in ATL and Unsettled events in OAK, LON. NYC is coming up on August 16th, and LA later this fall. https://lnkd.in/gFwmG_ur

2) OPM: “I trust the universe will connect me with sponsors, grants, scholarships and fund leaders who see the vision and need to reach my audience or reach their audiences through me, just as 2022 did.”

– Progress: I’ve been rejected for at least 3 funds this year, but have been actively partnering with Fanbaseapp on production of 10 episodes this season and Snap Inc. on my weekly show. Fever-Tree sponsored signage at our Oakland event and #MissionWorksUK assisted in LON – every little thing helps.

3) BEAUTIFUL, PROFESSIONAL SETS: “It’s time to take my Joy Ofodu shows out of the home studio and onto sets my team and I design (Donnita Shaw, Isaac Deol, Jazmyn Breanna ).”

– Progress: This happened in May, with the help of these exact folks and Fanbase! 0 to 10, look how gorgeous it turned out: https://lnkd.in/gQMx_pCy
I’m proud of seeing the show look the way it did in my dreams.

4) ABUNDANT CASTING CALLS: “We’re off to a great start already on Day 16, and I dream of even MORE opportunities to apply my #voiceacting talents to kids’ animation (#Nickelodeon#Cocomelon#Dreamworks#Disney)”

– Progress: I worked on a kids animated series in March, and have since auditioned a lead for one of the companies above prior to the strike. I’ve worked on Rebel Girls, Sequence and more this year from more than 30 auditions. I also booked Disney Parks VO with a trip to Louisiana! https://lnkd.in/ebxNPi8J

5) THE UNEXPECTED: “Half of the cool things that happened last year were outside the scope of my imagination. In 2023, I’m making room for unexpected calls, visitors, emails, stages, roles, challenges and delights.”

– Progress: The unexpected has happened weekly. I was just asked to cook up something crazy good with LinkedIn. I signed to Carrabino Management and SBV Talent this spring when I had virtually given up on representation. I certainly didn’t expect to fly to France with Meta and represent SFV advertising success. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products flew us to Disneyland with VIP access, as well as the Disney Cruise Line. I spoke at the Umu Igbo Unite Corporation National Convention about dating this weekend and had a touching conversation. I’m challenged by Snapchat and my podcast, plus financial and time management.

I have 5 months left but can already claim abundant success for the year, exceeding my prior goals. #entrepreneurship#progressreport#marketingandadvertising#entertainmentindustry