Road To Seven

“We want to be on the biggest stages and biggest platforms, and have people view our stories and see them for the beauty and importance that they are.”- Ngardy Conteh GeorgeForgive me if I’m a little starstruck this episode — my guests are Alison Duke and Ngardy Conteh George, co-founders of OYA Media Group and winners of the 2021 RBC Women of Influence Ones to Watch Award.Alison and Ngardy founded OYA Media Group to bring an authentic perspective to media through socially relevant, life-changing stories that amplify Black experiences. Their documentary Mr. Jane & Finch, which they co-produced and Ngardy directed, premiered on CBC Docs POV in 2019 and won two Canadian Screen Awards.“It’s hard for us to keep up with how fast we’re growing,” Ngardy says. “A lot of the time, this industry is about timing — and it is our time. I think the industry is finally ready for our stories.”Press play for a fascinating look into a successful and uplifting creative partnership!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven po