I Am Charlie: The Teenage Years
I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS is a scripted podcast series created to give voice to a culture and generation grappling with fear, identity, and acceptance in a complex world.At the heart of the story is CHARLENE “CHARLIE” REAVES, a bright, curious, and courageous Jamaican-American teenager coming of age in a society—and a culture—that often condemns who she is. Through her eyes, we explore the tension between tradition and self-expression, family and individuality, shame and self-love.Charlie’s world is full of laughter, love, and conflict. Her Jamaican roots run deep, but so do the expectations and taboos tha...
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In Episode 2
We explore the inner thoughts of Charlie about her first crush. Her brother, Junior rushes in to rescue Cyndy. They miss curfew and scheme to get out of trouble. We encounter Charlie and Junior's Mom, Rosa Lee Reaves and G.O.'s adoptive Mom, Crystal Washington.
Ep.007 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 9 - Wonderwheel + Talkback
This is the final scene of our Pilot Episode. Listen as Marishka, Cece and Bradford close us out. Credits included. And ready yourself for Episode 2!!!
Ep.006 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 8 - At the Arcade + Talkback
Our trio Charlie, Junior and George are in the arcade. The boys are in competition. Charlie waits patiently.
Marishka, Cece and Bradford unpacks and relate.
Ep.005 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 7 - Cotton Candy Stand + Talkback
Cotton Candy Stand where Charlie meets her first secret crush. Marishka, Cece and Bradford reveals their 1st crush.
Ep. 004 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scenes 5 and 6 - Nathan's Hotdog Stand and Cyclone Rollercoaster + Talkback
Charlie, Junior and George enjoy the Nathan Hot dogs and Cyclone Rollercoaster. Then, Marishka, Cece and Bradford share their thought and experiences.
Ep. 003 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scenes 3 and 4 - The Train to Coney Island + Talkback
In This episode, Marishka, Cece and Braford unpack scenes 3 and 4.
The trio Charlie, Junior and George ride the Brooklyn bound f train from Queens to Coney Island. We invite you to comment and submit your experiences.
Ep. 1 - I Am Charlie: The Teenage Years - Pilot
MPTP Productions and MUIDEM proudly present the complete pilot episode of "I Am Charlie - Allow Me to Introduce Myself".
Don’t forget to share every episode with your community of friends. Follow along as Charlene “Charlie” Reaves embarks on her journey of self-discovery—learning, growing, and becoming the person she’s destined to be.
Ep. 002 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 2 - High School Hallway + Talkback
Marishka, Cece and Bradford listen, unpack and discuss scene 2.
Ep. 002 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 2- High School Hallway + Talkback
Marishka, Cece and Bradford listen to scene 2, unpack and relate.
Ep. 001 Allow Me To Introduce Myself: Scene 1 - High School Classroom + Talkback
Episode 1 - I Am Charlie: The Teenage Years - Allow Me To Introduce Myself - Scene 1 Including a Talkback & Discussion
Creator/Director Marishka S. Phillips sits with producer, Bradford "Jazzy" Smith and influencer Cece Hendricks of Remote Reviews w/ Cece, to introduce the podcast and unpack episode 1, scene by scene. We start this scene 1.
We will introduce our main characters Charlie, Grown-up Charlie, G.O., Junior, Cyndy and our Narrator. Listen along as we find our connections and journeys through the events of Charlie's life.
We invite you to comment and share. Looking...
I Am Charlie The Teenage Years: Season 1 - Episode 1 - Trailer
Welcome to I AM CHARLIE: THE TEENAGE YEARS, a powerful new scripted podcast series that gives voice to a young woman’s journey of self-discovery, culture, and courage.
Meet Charlene “Charlie” Reaves, a 15-year-old Jamaican-American girl growing up in a world where identity and expectation collide. Through laughter, heartbreak, and resilience, Charlie learns to navigate her dreams, her family, and the truth of who she is — even when her culture tells her not to be.
Told through the lens of Grown-Up Charlie, whose sultry, poetic voice narrates from the future, we’re taken on a raw and in...
