Nyla Symone Talks with Tasha Masco: Building a Community for Black Women in Media.

In this episode of ‘We Need to Talk’ podcast, host Nyla Symone interviews Tasha Masco, founder of Black Girls in Media (BGIM). Tasha shares the origins of BGIM, which started as a group chat in 2018, and how it grew into a community and event series for Black women in the media industry. She discusses her experiences navigating the media industry in cities like New York and Los Angeles, the challenges she faced, and the importance of creating a support system for Black women. Tasha also talks about her decision to take a two-year break from hosting events, her return with a major conference in New York, and how she balances her career with her passion for empowering other women. The conversation highlights Tasha’s resilience, her love for pivoting in her career, and the importance of mental preparation and community support.