Contributors

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Nicole Collins

Nicole Collins is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and host from Louisiana. Although she was born and raised in Alexandria, her 12 years in New Orleans is where she developed a passion for music and filmmaking. Her acting credits include HBO's 'Treme' and 'Twelve Years a Slave'. Nicole's hosting talents have landed her gigs with the NBA, Essence Festival, and We-TV. Nicole has written, directed, and/or produced over 20 film projects. Nicole has received several grants for both her film and philanthropy work. In January 2020, Nicole directed and produced the 2021 ABFF selection, Maternally Yours, a web series executive produced by comedian/actor Lil Rel Howery which is currently streaming on KweliTV. The pilot, H-Town, that she co-wrote and directed, was accepted into the 2021 Just for Laughs Festival’s Pitch Competition. Nicole is the mother of the 11-year-old actress Aadyn Encalarde and a New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) board member.

http://www.magnoliaaproductions.com
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Nicole Lovince

Nicole Lovince is a multi-hyphenate -Actress, Singer/Songwriter, Podcaster, Public Speaker and Certified Theta Healer. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. She song writes, produces, and performs original music under the name “Free The Unicorn” in the alternative metal pop r&b genre. She has roles in such films and tv shows as Pitch Perfect and Dear White People. Nicole has an extensive background in on camera acting, live stage performance, and content creation. She uses her social media to share her intuitive insights and experience through art, entertainment, and the power of manifestation. She is the creator and curator of The Goddess Bath Experience. She helps women from diverse backgrounds create and learn to sustain a ritual self care practice called "The Goddess Bath" an intentional ritualist bath that will transform you inside and out.

http://www.nicolelovince.com