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About the picture: Sometimes creatives (like me) want to come from behind the camera and, for once, be the star. This day was my time to shine! The ladies behind me were truly a blast to work with and personified professionalism, grace, and poise. All of them enjoyed my photobomb (well, almost all of them).

Most of you know me from my day job in communications and marketing. I love that work. But production is where I started (I am a creative), and it's still what keeps me grounded in communications. I still own and operate No Exit Productions, and recently, I had the chance to be behind the camera at IMPACT Magazine's inaugural Black Women Defining Television Beauty Lounge & Luncheon Experience at the Beverly Wilshire during Daytime Emmy Week. My job was to capture the afternoon and interview the people who made it special.

What stood out to me most was the intention behind it. IMPACT made a point of giving Black-owned businesses a real seat at the table, not just a logo on a step-and-repeat. Founders got to connect directly with people shaping television and culture, with Tabitha and Chance Brown serving as Founding Brand Partners.

Thank you to IMPACT Magazine CEO Tunisha Brown for inviting No Exit Productions to help tell this story. It was an honor to be there. Working with the phenomenal “hostess with the mostess,” Tyna Edwards, made the day not only productive but super fun! Essence Magazine also covered the event; you can read the article here.

Thomas Y. Lynch