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Tia Smith
Film & TV Executive Producer/Director/ Consultant + CEO of talentedSOL productions
About me
I'm an award-winning Executive Producer, Director, Creative Consultant, and Industry Trailblazer with a career spanning over two decades in television, film, digital and live events. I’ve produced over 4,500+ hours of content, including 15 films, 2 documentaries, 4 major award shows, and 5 national commercial campaigns—bringing culturally resonant stories to audiences worldwide. I’m the Founder of talentedSOL Productions, a company dedicated to developing, consulting, and producing impactful content for studios, networks, and streaming platforms. My work has appeared on Amazon, Hallmark, TVOne, BET, VH1, MTV, Lifetime, and major streaming services. I serve as Vice President of the GRAMMY Recording Academy, and sit on the National Board of the Producers Guild of America, and the Gospel Music Association. I’m a judge for the Television Academy, NAACP Image Awards, and New York Film Festivals, and I was honored to represent the Producers Guild of America at the United Nations' 'Commission on the "Status of Women: The Role of the Producer' Summit." For my contributions to entertainment and media, I’ve received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House, the TrailBlazer Award from African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC), and a Proclamation from the City of New York recognizing my artistic influence. Here are areas I can advise on: *Producing film & TV – From concept to execution, I specialize in developing and delivering compelling, high-quality content. *Creative career strategy – Navigating the entertainment industry, elevating your brand, and building longevity in media. *Story development & feedback – Helping creatives shape narratives that resonate and drive impact. *Live event & award show production – Structuring and executing high-profile events with seamless creative direction. *Project positioning & industry navigation – Understanding the business side of entertainment and how to position content for success. *Pitching & packaging for studios & networks – Refining and selling scripted and unscripted projects to key industry players. *Leadership & executive coaching – Providing insight for media professionals looking to break into or advance in the industry.
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Common questions
Most of our experts offer 1:1 video consultations ranging between 15 - 60 minutes. During the booking the process, you will be able to select the duration that makes sense for you.
Generally speaking, most of our customers have been delighted with how much they achieved during their live 1:1 video consultations. We have over 5,000 five-star reviews and a high percentage of our customers rebook the same expert or additional experts because their experience exceeded their expectations. Our most popular sessions are 30 minutes long, but you can still get a lot done during a 15 minute session.
Yes. In fact, many of our customers book the same expert or a group of experts on a regular basis. There are no limits.
Many of them have shared their desire for Intro's mission — to give everyone access to anyone, empowering each other to build a better world. They also love paying it forward and helping others advance in their journey. With Intro, they now have an easy-to-use platform that makes it simple to connect with like-mind folks like yourself, while also being compensated fairly for their time. In some cases, our experts are also donating a portion or all of their proceeds to the charity of their choice.
All of the times presented on our website, marketplace, and mobile app are local to your time. For example, if you're based in New York, the times will be presented in ET.
Yes! People from all over the world will have access to the most in-demand experts. We currently accept all major credit cards in USD.
Many of our experts sell out quickly. You can wait until they unlock more sessions or if they've enabled our Request a Booking feature, you can request a booking by sending them times that work for you at least seven days out. This feature is free to use and you'll only get charged when they confirm the booking (a credit card pre-auth is required).
It depends on the specific expert. Some experts add sessions weekly and others add sessions monthly. We recommend booking as soon as possible to not miss out.
Yes. You can reschedule calls at least 48 hours before the session. For any cancellations, or reschedules within 48 hours of the session, we do charge a fee to compensate the expert for the last minute change. All cancellations or reschedules must happen in our mobile app.
Yes! We're confident that you'll love your first session, but in the rare case that it did not meet your expectations, let us know and we'll make things right.
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