Newark, New Jersey 07103 United States
Indigo Station Youth Positive Prevention Programing
Iasia Hemingway (Corporate Partner): She Got Skillzzzz
Iasia Hemingway (Corporate Partner): She Got Skillzzzz
Iasia Hemingway (Corporate Partner): She Got Skillzzzz
Iasia Hemingway (LADYi)
Iasia Hemingway, widely known as LADYi, is the visionary leader behind She Got Skillzzzz. She is a transformational coach, entrepreneur, mentor, and professional, as well as an accomplished All-American basketball player. Throughout her illustrious basketball career, LADYi earned numerous accolades, including being a two-time first-team All-State New Jersey Player of the Year, receiving the Street & Smith Honorable Mention, and being named to the New Jersey All-Decade Team. She was an Adidas Top Ten All-American All-Star, Nike Nationals First-Team All-Tournament selection, and ranked among the top 20 recruits nationwide by Scout.com. LADYi was rated among the top 5 power forwards in her class by All-Star Girl’s Report. Before turning 30, she was inducted into the Newark Hall of Fame.
Despite facing challenges due to a learning disability, LADYi overcame these obstacles and graduated from Syracuse University with a B.A. in Communications and Rhetorical Studies. Her professional career spans the WNBA, international leagues, and Division I college basketball.
Driven by a passion for community service, LADYi retired early from professional sports to focus on coaching and mentorship. She returned to Newark, where she has served as head coach for multiple AAU programs and West Side High School. Her organization, She Got Skillzzzz, is dedicated to community outreach and empowerment.
In addition to her work with She Got Skillzzzz, LADYi has expanded her impact through LADYi Massage Better LLC. This initiative aims to educate young athletes and their supporters nationwide on the importance of incorporating self-care into athletic conditioning. LADYi's commitment to excellence and community service continues to inspire and uplift those around her.
An empowered mindset never settles for anything less than greatness...and if we lose in the process of trying to become great; we either win or learn from our mistakes.”
-Iasia Hemingway,
CEO Game Changer
Iasia Hemingway (Corporate Partner): She Got Skillzzzz
Iasia Hemingway (Corporate Partner): She Got Skillzzzz
Our Mission
To inspire, influence, and invest in youth, empowering them to become game changers in their lives by leveraging the success and leadership skills I have acquired both on and off the basketball court.
Vision
Our vision is for youth to understand that their life's purpose extends beyond themselves and encompasses the lives of others, where each individual possesses the power to make a positive impact on those around them.
What We Do
She Got Skillzzzz is a Youth Enrichment Program that leverages the principles of sports to enhance youth engagement academically, in career training, and beyond. Participants in She Got Skillzzzz develop transferable skills such as confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, and determination. Graduates of the program gain access to summer youth employment, externships, and culturally relevant community-driven opportunities.
Our programs are supported through a series of partnerships with municipalities, community centers, faith-based organizations, school districts, relevant corporations, and professionals from various industries. These collaborations provide teaching, mentoring, and potential employment opportunities for students who complete our initiatives.
One of our flagship programs is an intensive 8-week Media Production Training Initiative. Over the course of this program, industry professionals from around the globe teach the fundamentals of media production, including camera operation, Film 101, and television and movie production. This training equips students with the skills to explore careers in media production. Students are given real-time assignments and production projects to complete individually and in groups. At the end of the eight-week session, students present two culminating projects to showcase their learning and achievements during the training.
Indigo Station Youth Positive Prevention Programing
Michael Mathis (Corporate Partner): Hands on Filmz Productions
INDIGO STATION LLC TEXAS: Houston Arts Education Campus
INDIGO STATION LLC TEXAS: Houston Arts Education Campus
Presenting Producer Michael Mathis
Michael Mathis, previously a Videographer/Producer for Ben Taub Hospital, found himself unemployed two years ago due to budget cuts. Leveraging local film talent and a compelling script, he produced 'Twisted Justice,' which amassed over 8 million plays on Tubi within its first month. Now, with several projects underway at his new Houston studio, Mathis aims to position Houston as a key destination for film producers globally.
INDIGO STATION LLC TEXAS: Houston Arts Education Campus
INDIGO STATION LLC TEXAS: Houston Arts Education Campus
INDIGO STATION LLC TEXAS: Houston Arts Education Campus
Hollywood Comes to Houston
North Houston welcomes Hands On Filmz, a new studio spearheaded by Michael Mathis. od Comes to HoustonLocated at 12941 I-45 North, this facility features 12 sound stages and specialty vehicles for rent. 'Twisted Justice,' Mathis's debut film, highlights the studio's capabilities, having achieved over 8 million views on Tubi.
“Our facility allows for rapid scene transitions and customized set designs, significantly cutting production time and costs,” Mathis explained. Available sets include living rooms, courtrooms, night clubs, and hospital rooms, along with police cars and ambulances.
Hands On Filmz employs skilled personnel for various behind-the-camera roles and plans to launch Hands On Filmz Academy. This vocational school will train Houston youth in essential film trades, while the Acting Boot Camp will develop local acting talent, fostering Houston's growth as a major film production hub.
Indigo Station Youth Positive Prevention Programing
Yonni Red (Corporate Partner): Red Loctician Academy
With over 20 years of experience in braiding, locking, weaving, hair restoration, and hair care within the cosmetology industry, Newark, NJ native Qiana Johnson, also known as Yonni Red, brings a proven track record of innovative styling options to her clients. Starting her journey as a braider at the age of 12, Yonni earned her cosmetology degree in New Jersey in 1998, enhancing her professional hair care skills.
Having worked in various beauty salons, including African braiding salons, blow dry bars, barber shops, and chemical service salons, Yonni has developed into a well-rounded stylist and hair care professional. Known for her perfectionism and love for challenges, she has mastered a wide range of skills, from braiding and weaving to coloring, locking, custom weaving, and hair restoration.
Yonni is a recognized expert and teacher in dreadlock styling and maintenance, hosting the "Master Locticians Course" since 2005, and launching an online class in 2018. She has innovated new styling techniques for locs, widely adopted by other locticians.
Committed to customer satisfaction, Yonni has trained hundreds of stylists and inspired thousands more through her YouTube channel, TheYonniRed Show, which has garnered nearly one million views since its inception in 2010. Her work has been featured in "Salon Digest" magazine's spin-off, "Forever Braids," showcasing groundbreaking styling techniques.
Yonni recently established a comprehensive curriculum for locs and dreads to promote consumer protection, addressing the need for skilled professionals in the industry. She has also launched a product line for locs, including shampoos, conditioners, and pomades focused on hydrating ethnic hair, which is crucial for hair growth. Known for her innovative techniques like Looms, Zstitch, Barrels, and Triple Barrels, Yonni dominates the loctician world, earning the title of "your favorite stylist's favorite stylist." She continues to educate, innovate, and inspire in her field.
Yonni Red (Corporate Partner): Red Loctician Academy
With over 20 years of experience in braiding, locking, weaving, hair restoration, and hair care within the cosmetology industry, Newark, NJ native Qiana Johnson, also known as Yonni Red, brings a proven track record of innovative styling options to her clients. Starting her journey as a braider at the age of 12, Yonni earned her cosmetology degree in New Jersey in 1998, enhancing her professional hair care skills.
Having worked in various beauty salons, including African braiding salons, blow dry bars, barber shops, and chemical service salons, Yonni has developed into a well-rounded stylist and hair care professional. Known for her perfectionism and love for challenges, she has mastered a wide range of skills, from braiding and weaving to coloring, locking, custom weaving, and hair restoration.
Yonni is a recognized expert and teacher in dreadlock styling and maintenance, hosting the "Master Locticians Course" since 2005, and launching an online class in 2018. She has innovated new styling techniques for locs, widely adopted by other locticians.
Committed to customer satisfaction, Yonni has trained hundreds of stylists and inspired thousands more through her YouTube channel, TheYonniRed Show, which has garnered nearly one million views since its inception in 2010. Her work has been featured in "Salon Digest" magazine's spin-off, "Forever Braids," showcasing groundbreaking styling techniques.
Yonni recently established a comprehensive curriculum for locs and dreads to promote consumer protection, addressing the need for skilled professionals in the industry. She has also launched a product line for locs, including shampoos, conditioners, and pomades focused on hydrating ethnic hair, which is crucial for hair growth. Known for her innovative techniques like Looms, Zstitch, Barrels, and Triple Barrels, Yonni dominates the loctician world, earning the title of "your favorite stylist's favorite stylist." She continues to educate, innovate, and inspire in her field.