Have you ever wondered what it’s like to speak to your alma mater and pretend like you’re really cool? I do. It was all an act, but I did it!

In July, I was asked to speak with UNC Student Television recent grads about life after school. What is our career like? What was our path? There were a few of us on there that represented various angles of the film industry – talent representation, commercials, news, documentary, and film. And, we were all from different years of graduation, too – so some of us have been in the industry 2 years, 10, or 30! The coolest part for me was ‘meeting’ Adam Reist who was the creator of General College, a show I also produced while at STV. General College would get a revamp every few years with new storylines and characters, but always stayed ‘General College.’ I really hope it keeps going – it’s kind of a staple for UNC, especially since Billy Crudup was one of the original actors. And, here’s one of my General College episodes. (You may also see a familiar face… before I committed to “Ashley Maria” as my professional name)

I hope you enjoy this interview – we answer questions about our careers, film school, advocating for your career, and yes I talk about Pioneers in Skirts.  Enjoy!