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Consulting agency helping creatives, leaders, and businesses turn vision into reality.
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I’ve been exploring who I am without outside noise or expectations and I feel more aligned and in tune with myself and my purpose than ever. Actually, I think it might be time for a reintroduction 🤔 👀

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The Devil Wears Prada: Reimagined | Styled By Shae 🤍✨
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@lifeoftanyamarie as Andy
@lovechanellenje as Miranda
@_marvella___ as Emily
@oliversimsiv as Nigel

CREW
Casting & Director: @lifeoftanyamarie
Creative Producer: @yourfriendcrystalc @thrivingincolor
Production Design: readysetkelsey @_productionhouse_
DP: @adrianthims
Fashion Stylists: @styledbyshaeofficial @bigbuzo @itsme__chas
Hair Stylist: @byjessicabanks
Makeup Artist: @blendedbycassie
Photographer + BTS: @marricaevans
BTS: @dmthecreator
Lighting: @peter.sanjur
PA: @kennen_dickens
PA: @itsantheny

Credit:
@micaela @20thcenturystudios @tdwp2 @annehathaway @merylstreep @disney @disneyplus @drinkolipop @voguemagazine @lincoln @whowhatwear #thedevilswearsprada #thedevilwearsprada2 #merylstreep #stanleytucci #annehathaway

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Stylist Pulls: TDWP Reimagined
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Styled this concept shoot for @lifeoftanyamarie in 7 days… developing the creative direction, sourcing vintage pieces, and pulling heavily from my personal archive to recreate iconic Devil Wears Prada moments through a modern lens.
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From mood boards to thrifting to late-night fittings and shoot day styling, this is a small look behind the process 🤍
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CREW
Casting & Director: @lifeoftanyamarie
Creative Producer: @yourfriendcrystalc @thrivingincolor
Production Design: readysetkelsey @_productionhouse_
DP: @adrianthims
Fashion Stylist: @styledbyshaeofficial
Hair Stylist: @byjessicabanks
Makeup Artist: @blendedbycassie
Photographer + BTS: @marricaevans
BTS: @dmthecreator
Lighting: @peter.sanjur
PA: @kennen_dickens
PA: @itsantheny
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#wardrobestylist #behindthescenes #thedevilwearsprada #thriftedfashion
@voguemagazine @20thcenturystudios @tdwp2

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You all saw the videos… but these are the people who made it real. BTS of our Devil Wears Prada project, told by the ones who built it together.

This is part of my Becoming Her series because this project shifted something in all of us. It showed us, in real time, that we’re becoming the creatives we always knew we were meant to be and that there’s real power in doing it together.

To everyone who watched, commented, shared, and poured love into this project… we felt every single bit of it. The way you all received this was so aligned with what we felt creating it, and that meant everything to us.

And we hope this inspires you to go after the big dream. The one that feels a little scary. The one you keep putting off. Start it. Build it. Bet on yourself.

We hope we made you proud. This is just the beginning…

CAST
@lifeoftanyamarie as Andy
@lovechanellenje as Miranda
@_marvella___ as Emily
@oliversimsiv as Nigel

CREW
Casting & Director: @lifeoftanyamarie
Creative Producer: @yourfriendcrystalc @thrivingincolor
Production Design: @readysetkelsey @_productionhouse_
DP: @adrianthims
Fashion Stylists: @styledbyshaeofficial @bigbuzo @itsme__chas
Hair Stylist: @byjessicabanks
Makeup Artist: @blendedbycassie
Photographer + BTS: @marricaevans
BTS: @dmthecreator
Lighting: @peter.sanjur
PA: @kennen_dickens
PA: @itsantheny

Credit:
@20thcenturystudios @tdwp2 @annehathaway @merylstreep @disney @disneyplus @drinkolipop @voguemagazine @lincoln @whowhatwear #thedevilswearsprada #thedevilwearsprada2 #merylstreep #stanleytucci #annehathaway

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It’s been one year since I launched @thrivingincolor ! 🎉

I’ve learned so much about who I am, the impact I want to make, and how I want to do it. To my clients, thank you for putting your faith in me and trusting me to help grow your businesses. It is not something I take lightly.

My personal goal this past year was to prove to myself that I could run a business, doing something I love/makes an impact, and support myself, my family, and the life we want to live.

AND I DID IT ALL! 👏🏾

To anyone who has experienced a career pivot or loss, as you go into your next chapter, know the value that you bring and share that with the world in YOUR way. Bet on yourself and you will win EVERY SINGLE TIME! 💕

#entrepreneurship #growth #motivation

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🎤 Speaker Announcement: Please help us welcome Crystal to Owning Your Influence International Women’s Day Brunch ✨

📍 Dallas, TX
🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026
🔗 IWDBrunch2026.eventbrite.com

Crystal is a consultant, strategist, and founder of Thriving in Color, a strategic consultancy dedicated to helping founders, creators, and teams grow with intention and clarity.

With over 15 years of leadership experience across global brands including Nike, Apple, and LTK, she has built a career bringing strategy to creative ambition and creativity to corporate thinking.

In her former role as Senior Director of Creator Success at LTK, she worked closely with creators and entrepreneurs, helping transform big ideas into sustainable, scalable businesses. Today, she channels that expertise into consulting, workshops, and speaking, meeting leaders where they are and equipping them with the tools to move forward confidently.

Crystal represents what Owning Your Influence is about, building with intention, leading with strategy, and turning vision into measurable impact.

✨ Join us in Dallas for a meaningful International Women’s Day celebration designed for women who are building, evolving, and leading boldly.

🎟 Tickets are available now. SAVE $$$ with the code Crystal

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Four years ago, I decided that I needed a new challenge in my career.

Though still photography will always be my first love, I chose to pivot most of my creative energy and career toward directing commercial films. The biggest challenge was: Filming costs money, a lot of it. And filming requires skilled people, a lot of them.

I remember talking to Joe about this years ago, afraid to take the leap. His words were always, “you’ll find your people.” I miss his wisdom so much.

Once I conquered my fear, I went to work and put my money where my mouth was-- ALL OF IT, retirement funds and all.

I’m happy to report that I am a happy broke man who's chasing a dream.

And the “lots of skilled people,” you might ask? That’s when I get emotional. Just as Joe had predicted, I found my people, many of whom have become friends for life. People who believed not only in my scripts, but in my ability and my vision to pull off some truly megalomaniac ideas.

Some helped with their time, others with mentorship and real emotional support. I can see every single face, every single “dude, that’s crazy ambitious...let’s roll.”

You are too many to list. I told you it takes lots of people. And at the risk of leaving someone out, for which I apologize in advance, I have to mention a few people without whom I could never have put this reel together. The first ones who believed in me: my late Joe, Justin Jones, Lee Puentes, Dan Hurst and his elite squad at Via Films, Chad Windham and his super soldiers at PPB, my "roommates" Shezad & Diego from DhD films, my brother Emerson and Dan Vieira, Julinho, Karol, and the whole Amary Films team who went out of their way to produce this last one, and finally, my brothers and mentors, Matthew Understood and Stephen Snavely.

I am forever grateful to everyone named here, to all the amazing production teams, crews, casts, and to anyone who has ever grabbed a C-stand on my sets.

You are the “World” in PedrontheWorld.

Brigadu and cut!!! ❤️🎬

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Felt blessed to be born a Black woman✨def won’t delete later (or ever).

#bhm #blackwomen #blackhistory

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Happy Black History Month Queens! Rooting for you always🤎👸🏾 Tag a few queens you’re rooting for!
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#bhm #blackhistorymonth #blackwomen

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If you’re creating content without a clear plan, these strategy sessions are for you. I’ve helped creators turn their platforms into thriving, sustainable businesses and I want to help you make 2026 your most strategic year yet! ✨

Comment “2026” and I’ll send you all the details.

In the Dallas or Houston area? I also have limited in-person sessions available. 🫶🏾

#2026planning #goalsetting #strategy

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THRIVING IN COLOR

What an awesome event held by @justcallmecrystal .. So many gems given out at this event! I am more than greatful to have the opportunity to capture this monumental moment for this influential movement.

🎥 @kibwephotography

#houstonvideographer #houstoneventvideo

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Bright colors. Bold energy. A room full of women empowering women. 💛💖🧡Thriving In Color(@thrivingincolor) was more than an event—it was an experience rooted in intentionality, creativity, and community. A safe space for creators to connect, collaborate, and grow and a time was had! We were obsessed with every minute of it! ✨

#mobilebar #houstonmobilebar #houston #mobilebartending #events #explore #content

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