Nia Hill is an accomplished actress, entertainment executive, producer, and master of reinvention. Like many of us, her earliest attempts at reinvention happened after she started a new school in LA. She was immediately introduced to a new set of beauty and style expectations that were different from what was allowed at her prim and mandatory-uniform Catholic School. Growing up traveling between parents and cities, Los Angeles and Atlanta, provided her with the foundation to assess and adapt to new surroundings quickly. While her mother was stricter in how she allowed Nia to self-express, her father, a well-known comedy agent, was more lenient. Her early exposure to the entertainment business, coupled with music video inspiration on BET, Nia quickly carved out her own path personally and professionally.During our conversation, Nia shared that while she studied acting in college, her father dissuaded her from pursuing a career in acting. The Harlem Renaissance inspired her to move to New York during the early 2000s. After interning at the famous Apollo Theater, she embarked on a career as an executive and landed roles at Comedy Central, The Chappelle Show, and even MTV. Despite a successful career and blossoming relationship with her now-husband, Bill Burr, she was unfulfilled. She transitioned to a full-time stay-at-home mother, but still felt called towards creative work. Nia decided to invest fully in herself and her interests, only to find that she was the career of her dreams. Her current role, as a purveyor of the best in Black fine dining, is created in her image; truly original, funny, and endlessly entertaining. Tune in as we discuss:

Why Nia Isn't Pursuing A Professional Comedy Career

Why She Didn’t Feel Beautiful Growing Up

Growing Up Between Atlanta & LA

Her Nepo Baby Experience

How Summer School In LA Helped Reshape Her Identity 

Finding Style Inspo On  BET

Her Experience In Y2K Harlem 

How The Harlem Renaissance Inspired Her Move

A Mild Diddy Run-In

What Early 2000s Braid Shops Were Like

Defining Her Second Wind Career

From Acting & To Media Exec

Recovering From Corporate Unhappiness

Why She Felt Unfulfilled As A SAHM

The True Cost Of Investing In Herself

Why Vanity Inspired Her Public Rebrand

Building Her Team With Personal Connections

The Day-To-Day Stylist Rundown

How People Responded To Her Evolution

Invest In Yourself, Even If It’s Small

Beginning Her Fine Dining Journey

Why She Chooses To Highlight Black Chefs

LA Food Lightning Round