A Multi-Hyphenate in Her Twenties: From Engineering to Art, and Everything in Between with Ijeoma Asonye

In this engaging conversation, Surayya Walters interviews Ijeoma Asonye, a multi-talented artist and engineering student, about her diverse creative pursuits and the importance of safety in the entertainment industry. They discuss the impact of child stars, the shift of Gen Z away from media careers, and the intersection of art and engineering.

Ijeoma shares her experiences as a young black woman in a predominantly white institution, her journey in writing and filmmaking, and her vision for her studio, E Ozie Studios, which aims to bridge art, tech, and nature. The conversation emphasizes the significance of intuition and faith in navigating creative paths and the need for more representation in STEM fields.

Takeaways

Ijeoma identifies as a multi-hyphenate artist, showcasing her diverse talents.

The conversation highlights the importance of safety for young talent in the entertainment industry.

Gen Z is shifting away from media careers in search of stability.

Ijeoma emphasizes the need for community and support on film sets.

Creativity and practicality can coexist in one's career choices.

The importance of following one's intuition in creative pursuits is discussed.

Ijeoma's book, 'The Beautiful Math of Coral,' blends STEM and art.

The conversation explores the challenges of being a multi-disciplinary artist.

Ijeoma aims to create a space that merges art, tech, and nature through E Ozie Studios.

Faith plays a crucial role in Ijeoma's decision-making process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ijeoma: The Multi-Hyphenate Artist

02:50 The Impact of Child Stars: Safety in Creative Spaces

06:03 Creating Safe Spaces in Film: Ijeoma's Vision

09:04 Gen Z's Shift: From Entertainment to Stability

11:45 The Future of Entertainment: Will Gen Z Change the Game?

14:00 The Creative Journey: Ijeoma's Artistic Evolution

17:09 Finding Your Medium: Film vs. Writing

20:02 The Balance of Creativity: Doing Too Much or Not Enough?

23:00 Connecting with the Inner Child: The Roots of Creativity

32:11 Embracing Creativity and Giftedness

33:37 Navigating Cultural Expectations

37:17 The Intersection of Engineering and Creativity

43:38 Diversity and Representation in STEM

47:55 Bridging Art and Science: The Beautiful Math of Coral

53:12 Building a Creative Studio: EOZ Studios

58:16 Faith and Intuition in Creative Pursuits