E1005: Rushion Interviews Paige Simpson, Vice President of 21 Laps Entertainment, and she discusses how attending an HBCU contributed to her success in the entertainment industry!

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Paige Simpson, Vice President of 21 Laps Entertainment share her journey through the entertainment industry.

Topics Covered

• Paige is the Vice President of Television at 21 Laps Entertainment, the production company behind hits like Stranger Things, Night at the Museum and Arrival.

• Current projects include 'Yasuke' which is now under development with Netflix. A story of a Black samurai that is in talks to star Lupin actor, Omar Sy.

• Previous shows worked on include Ambitions for OWN, Bigger for BET+ and comedy special Yearly Departed for Amazon Prime.

• Previous roles with Will Packer Media, Showtime, Scrap Paper Pictures and Academy Award-winning actress, Viola Davis.

• Paige is passionate about storytelling and mentoring the next generation of entertainment executives.

• Paige is a Spelman alum who studied biology before discovering her true calling of bringing diverse stories to life through television.

More on Paige Simpson

Paige Simpson is a creative visionary and television executive with over a decade of experience in Hollywood. As the current Vice President of Television at 21 Laps Entertainment, she works diligently to create amazing, diverse, and bingeable content for Netflix, as a part of the production company’s overall television deal with the streaming giant. Paige’s expertise and talent in television development allowed her to create a significant career path and work with powerhouse brands like Will Packer Media, Showtime and Scrap Paper Pictures.

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