Episode One – From Set life to self-made: How Producer Deniese Davis carved her own path in hollywood

Entrepreneurship

Sep 17

Written By Sereth Design

Deniese Davis, producer behind HBO’s Insecure, Rap Sh!t, and One of Them Days gives us the inside scoop about how she made it in Hollywood while still making work that matters to her. Listen here.

Guest:

Deniese Davis, Founder of Reform Media
Executive Producer: Insecure, Rap Sh!t, and One of Them Days

About the episode:

In this premiere episode, Deniese Davis, celebrated producer and longtime collaborator of Issa Rae, breaks down the real behind-the-scenes of building a producing career in Hollywood. From her early days creating short-form content to producing HBO’s Insecure and the feature One of Them Days, Deniese shares how she carved out a space in a crowded industry. We talk about why building your own thing first can change everything, how key partnerships shaped her path, and how to create standout work without blockbuster budgets. Whether you’re early in your production journey or deep in the game, this episode is a masterclass in building with purpose.