IN THE MOMENT with Michael D. Jones is an opportunity to get to know an eclectic array of individuals, ranging from filmmakers, authors, performing artists, philanthropists, musicians, fitness coaches, painters, self-help motivators, influencers and more.These impromptu discussions span the highs and lows of their careers, shedding light on real life struggles and how they've manifested adversity into success.

This week we have Nandy McClean.....

NANDY MCCLEAN HAS BEEN A WORKING PROFESSIONAL IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOR OVER 2 DECADES. SHE HAS WORKED ALONGSIDE AND DIRECTED AND HIRED BY TOP INDUSTRY TALENT IN MUSIC AND FILM SUCH AS PRINCE, RIHANNA,
INDIA ARIE, NICOLE KIDMAN, MARK WAHLBERG, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, BAZ LUHRMANN, TERRENCE HOWARD, QUEEN LATIFA, LIFETIME, NETFLIX, BET, BMI, HBO, BBC, NPG, ATLANTIC RECORDS, DEF JAM RECORDS, SONY MUSIC, AND FOX STUDIOS.

SHE IS AN ACTRESS, SINGER, DANCER KNOWN FOR MOULIN ROUGE! (2001), INVINCIBLE (2001) AND SURFER, DUDE (2008). NANDY IS WIDELY KNOWN AS A SINGER AND DANCER FOR THE ARTIST PRINCE FOR OVER A DECADE LENDING HER TALENTS ON PERFORMANCES SUCH AS PRINCE'S SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW (2007), BRIT AWARDS, PRINCE AMERICAN IDOL PERFORMANCE (2007) PRINCE SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PERFORMANCE (2007).

NANDY MADE HER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DEBUT WITH PRINCE'S SEXY MUSIC VIDEO "BREAKFAST CAN WAIT" (2013) BEING HIRED DIRECTLY BY THE ARTIST WHICH WAS THE CATALYST FOR HER SOON-TO-BE THRIVING CAREER BEHIND THE CAMERA. SHE WAS THEN COMMISSIONED TO PHOTOGRAPH THE ARTIST ALONG WITH DIRECTING PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS FOR HIS LAST RECORD "HITNRUN." (2015).

SHE THEN WENT ON TO DIRECT 4-TIME GRAMMY WINNER INDIA ARIE'S WELL-RECEIVED MUSIC VIDEO "STEADY LOVE" FEATURING DAVID BANNER. THE CONCEPT RESONATED WITH VIEWERS AS A REFRESHING DEPICTION OF BLACK LOVE WHICH WAS NOMINATED FOR AN NAACP AWARD (2019). NANDY WAS THEN COMMISSIONED BY NETFLIX TO DEVELOP AND DIRECT SHORT FORM EPISODIC CONTENT FOR NETFLIX’S NEW COMPANION SITE TUDUM, WHICH FEATURES POPULAR TV SHOWS SUCH AS STRANGER THINGS, EMILY IN PARIS, THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT, AND THE WITCHER (2021-2023).

NANDY MCCLEAN IS NOW FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION COMPANY NM FILMS (2015-PRESENT) BASED OUT OF LOS ANGELES, WHERE SHE CREATES MUSIC VIDEOS, COMMERCIALS, AND FILMS THAT AWAKEN THE HUMAN CONDITION. SHE USES VISUAL STORYTELLING, PARTICULARLY FOCUSED ON STORIES FOR MINORITIES AS A MEDIUM TO CREATE EQUALITY.

Check out her work at: NandyMcClean.com

Have any questions or perhaps want to be a guest yourself, drop us a message at michael@silverheartproductions.com

Until next time - Peace, Love, and Positivity.

IN THE MOMENT is Produced by Silver Heart Productions, LLC

Original Music & Composition, Arranged and Performed by Zakk Jones & Matthieson Nisch Quan

If you want to be considered as a guest, please contact us: michael@silverheartproductions.com