In Part 2 of this interview, cinematographer and filmmaker, Hans Charles discusses working with Ava DuVernay on the award-winning documentary, 13th, supporting diversity in Hollywood for roles behind the camera, and evolving as a parent to his two children.

In Part 1 of this interview, cinematographer, filmmaker and professor, Hans Charles discusses growing up in an insular Haitian family in Stamford, CT, taking an early interest in the arts, and viewing Black culture through a different lens while living in Atlanta and attending Morehouse University.

President and CEO of LeadersUp, Jeffery Wallace discusses turning a $1 million seed investment from Starbucks into employment opportunities for over 60,000 young people, growing social capital on his professional journey, and being committed to both financial prosperity and social entrepreneurship.

School psychologist Dr. Amber Willis discusses growing up in South Central Los Angeles, getting into college despite being labeled a “low performer” by teachers, taking a nontraditional route to obtain an advanced degree, and overcoming a personal setback that could have permanently altered her career.