Speaking
SPEAKING AND INTERVIEWS
Episode 2: Getting Into The Writers’ Room w/ TV Writer, Dr. Nikita T. Hamilton on The Millennial PhD: Creative Survival
“From USC to the "A Million Little Things" writer's room, Nikita T. Hamilton, PhD. shares her experience and talks us through "how the sausage gets made" in Hollywood. If you've dreamed of leaving academia to pursue any type of writing or the entertainment industry, this is the episode for you. Dr. Hamilton shares about her journey, and drops key inspiration and wisdom along the way. She breaks down the different roles and levels in Hollywood's TV writers' rooms and talks networking, diversity, and finding your people in the cutthroat industry that is entertainment.” - Dr. Carmela Muzio Dormani
Description of Photo: Index card that reads “The Millennial PhD: Creative Survival (in academia & beyond) is on the left side and a cup of coffee atop a saucer is on the left. October 2021.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Logo. January 2021.
“How They See Us: Television, Black Representations, and What They Mean for Black Lives” for the IDEA Lecture Series
Dr. Hamilton conducts a presentation integrating the history of Black representation in television and film through the lens of academia and industry, her dissertation research, and the ways in which representations brought to life on-screen can very much have real world consequences.
Episode 8: Let’s Talk, Bold Storytelling w/ Nikita Hamilton on Let’s Talk, Peaches
Nikita discusses what it’s like to write for television as a profession as well as how she tackles difficult topics that are potentially controversial, but incredibly important for the world to see with hosts Lindsy and Nicole Avritch.
Description of Photo: Nikita with arms folded. Words “Special Guest Nikita Hamilton” are at the top. November 2020.
New York University - Los Angeles Website Logo. September 2020.
“Diversity, Inclusion, Empowerment and Representation in the Media and Entertainment Industries” lecture in NYU LA class led by Dr. Rebecca Lee Johnson
Nikita was invited for a Q&A with Professor Johnson and her students regarding her experiences with diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.
“Meet Nikita T. Hamilton: TV Writer,” Shoutout LA
Interview discussing Nikita’s approach to risk-taking, her career, her favorite spots in LA, and the people who are her biggest supporters.
Description of photo: Nikita standing outside with arms folded in a multi-colored shirt and jeans. July 2020.
Panel: Writing Our Way Into America, Define American Summit 2019
Dr. Nikita T. Hamilton (The Bold Type), Dino-Ray Ramos (Deadline), Monica Macer (Queen Sugar), Mary Angélica Molina (Party of Five), and Aaliyah Williams (Genteftied) their own television and film projects and experiences, what it means to them, and how they envision long-lasting industry-wide change at the Define American Summit.
Panel: Conversation is Crucial to Defining What “American” Means, WFPL, Louisville’s NPR Station
Nikita Hamilton (Writer/Comedian), Ryan Eller (Define American Executive Director), Zahra Noorbaksh (Comedian), and Christian Arteaga (Actor) discuss how they define “American” as the national conversation focuses on immigration, identity and citizenship.
Actor Christian Arteaga (top center), Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh (top left), Host Rick Howlett (left), Comedian Nikita Hamilton (bottom right), Define American Executive Director Ryan Eller (top right). October 2019.
Nikita with Go Help Yourself hosts Lisa Linke (left) and Misty Stinnett (right). July 2019.
Mini-sode 27, Go Help Yourself Podcast
On this edition of the weekly beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from Revolution from Within and we have a very special guest: Dr. Nikita T. Hamilton!
Staffing Panel, Untitled Ladies Script Club
Conversation about what it’s like to be staffed in a writers’ room as well as a Q&A with audience members.
Kaitlin Mamie (Moderator), and writers Niki Schwartz Wright, Ali Gusberg, and Nikita (from left to right). July 2019.
Description of Photo: Nikita leaning against a wall in a floral print dress that is red, white, and blue. March 2019.
“Conversations with the Inspiring Nikita T. Hamilton,” Voyage LA
Interview discussing the start of Nikita’s career, what shaped her as person, and what her focus is at the moment.