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Laila Odom joined the cast of the Tyler Perry series “Zatima” streaming on BET+ and BET networks as Zack’s ex-girlfriend ‘Connie’. She is now a series regular entering her 3 season alongside Devale Ellis (Zack) and Crystal Renee Hayslett (Fatima).

Beyond acting, Laila is committed to leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle which she shares regularly on social media through international travel, beauty, skincare, workout, and style content. She advocates for Black women’s ealth and wellness through a holistic lens – education followed with action. Her storyline as ‘Connie’ on “Zatima” inspired Laila to partner with American Cancer Society as a Voices Ambassador.

Executive Producer and show-runner, Amber J. Mike is a force within entertainment content creation. With 23 years of production experience, Amber’s expertise crosses a variety of genres, including live, talk, video podcasts and digital formats. Her credits include content for FOX, BET, OWN, VH1 & Facebook. Her passion for content is evident in all that she does. From casting talent to development and in her current role as Senior Director of BET Digital Originals, Amber infuses her innate ability to connect with production teams and talent. Named a Realscreen Summit mentee in 2018, Amber is driven to create positive, uplifting content that’s inclusive of people of color. Her commitment to creating authentic, high-level programming for digital and traditional television spaces drives her achievements. Amber lives in Los Angeles and is a mother of a Morehouse College student.

Siobhan St. John is a dynamic speaker, author, and seasoned coach with over 22 years of experience in athletics, including 10 years as Assistant Cheerleading Coach at The Ohio State University. A former dancer and captain for the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Brooklyn Nets Dance Team, where she danced for 8 seasons. She has been featured in the NBA’s Hoop Magazine and in Complex Magazine’s video entitled, “What it takes to be a Brooklynette.” Siobhan has traveled the world dancing in Countries such as Spain, France, China, the Philippines, Germany, and Turkey, to name a few. A childhood cancer survivor, Siobhan, has overcome some of life’s toughest challenges. These Pivotal experiences laid the foundation for her memoir: Scars Left to Heal and shaped her passion for empowering others to grow through adversity.