How to Authentically Woo Influential People to Achieve Success with Mike Gauyo

06/14/22 • 40 min

Today, we’re looking through the eyes of queer Haitian writer, Mike Gauyo, as he shares his origin story to where he is now with the rapid growth of Black Boy Writes Media. Mike is known for his writing on the HBO hit series “Insecure,” along with the Netflix series “Ginny and Georgia.” Mike shares how he’s grown into his most authentic self and found peace with all facets of his identity. He talks about his production company and mentorship program, and his passion for creating access for young black writers. To wrap up this rich conversation, Mike and Bryan discuss blazing trails of their own so others won’t have to struggle in the same way.

Today on The SimplyBe. Podcast:

Mike’s writing & authenticity journey as a queer Haitian
Creating access for young black writers
Initiating change from within a system
Finding peace with all facets of your identity
Creating ‘concrete’ trails for generations to follow

Follow Mike:

IG: @b.l.a.c.k.b.o.y.w.r.i.t.e.s
Website: www.blackboywrites.com

IG: @jessicazweig / @ibryancarter / @simplybeagency
Buy Jessica’s Book “Be.” here
Visit simplybeagency.com
Visit jessicazweig.com

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on The SimplyBe. Podcast:

Mike’s writing & authenticity journey as a queer Haitian
Creating access for young black writers
Initiating change from within a system
Finding peace with all facets of your identity
Creating ‘concrete’ trails for generations to follow

Follow Mike:

IG: @b.l.a.c.k.b.o.y.w.r.i.t.e.s
Website: www.blackboywrites.com

IG: @jessicazweig / @ibryancarter / @simplybeagency
Buy Jessica’s Book “Be.” here
Visit simplybeagency.com
Visit jessicazweig.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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IG: @jessicazweig / @ibryancarter / @simplybeagency
Buy Jessica’s Book “Be.” here
Visit simplybeagency.com
Visit jessicazweig.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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