On October 7th, The Creative Collective NYC kicked off its 6th annual CultureCon event in Brooklyn, New York. This year the conference was presented by Max and partnered with other major brands including Google, American Express, Shea Moisture, and Clinique.
Hundreds of aspiring creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners gathered to celebrate Black culture and the leaders who’ve pushed the boundaries in the media industry while also having access to skill-building workshops, career opportunities, and resources to help turn your passion into a career. The weekend kicked off with a panel dedicated to productivity and making the most out the time that you are spending towards working on creative projects. Day one also featured a host of celebrity guests and media creatives including Marsai Martin, Lola Brooke, Jayda Cheaves, Aaliyah Jay, and Terrell Grice of The Terrell Show.
Emmy award-winning actor, Jharrel Jerome took the stage as the first Creative Genius panelist to share his experiences as a young creative and his journey through exploring his ideas through all forms of mediums. Known for his work on the screen with works such as I’m A Virgo, Full Circle, and Moonlight, the Bronx native is transitioning into dominating another field-–the world of hip-hop. His debut single, “For Real” was released in 2020. Since then, Jerome’s been using music as an exploration and isn’t afraid to tap into different sounds. In his debut album project titled “Someone I’m Not,” Jerome adopted a unique approach by releasing each of its four parts individually, presenting them as distinct rap packs. The most recent installment, “Trip Pack,” became available just last week.
During his panel, Jerome spoke on his influences in juggling both his career as an actor while also creating his own…
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