Hollywood IQ

Want to create social change in Hollywood? In this episode, host Ri-Karlo Handy gets Ashlee’s best advice for how to start and scale a nonprofit — and make the biggest impact. Ri-Karlo and Ashley also delve into the difference between having a passion for making change and pinpointing the specific purpose of your nonprofit; coalition building with other stakeholders (schools, employers, organizations); securing multiple streams of funding revenue — and how to keep $ rolling in; why Ashlee loves disrupting people’s notions of who should be successful in Hollywood; the rewards of seeing tangible, life changes in the people they serve; and why building community and collaboration within the nonprofit space is essential. They also get a little spooky with Halloween coming up, as Ashlee shares her podcast, Flavors & Frights, while Ri-Karlo shares his experience starring in the movie Spell (2020). 

What is Hollywood IQ?

Hollywood IQ is a community where creators, storytellers, and innovators come together. We explore the strategies and tools you need to thrive in film, TV, digital content, and music — bridging the gap between Hollywood’s legacy industry and today’s fast-moving digital creator economy. Each week, we break down the business of creativity, sharing insights and lessons that help turn passion into profit — together.