Hollywood IQ 102: How Does Reality TV Really Work?

In this episode of Hollywood IQ, Oji Singletary, showrunner of The Braxtons, which drops this week, shares his incredible journey from growing up in Black Hollywood family, to becoming one of the most trusted showrunners in the reality TV business. Oji opens up about his father, and starting as a production assistant, before transitioning later to camera work and directing. Oji and Ri-Karlo talk about the importance of mentorship and building trust in an industry where reputation is key. Oji and Ri-Karlo exchange personal stories and behind-the-scenes drama. Check out our Substack for our resources at hollywoodiq.substack.com. 

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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.