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An Interview with LaFaye Baker, Stunt Coordinator & Executive Director of Diamond in the Raw
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WICT Wisdom's Stephanie Cobian interviews LaFaye Baker
Stephanie is joined by LaFaye Baker, Stunt Cordinator & Executive Director of Diamond in the Raw.
LaFaye Baker is the first African American stuntwoman to coordinate a big budget project, HBO’s special Introducing Dorothy Dandridge starring Halle Berry. LaFaye is an Intimacy Coordinator and also the founder of the Action Icon Awards which recognizes the achievements of stunt women, actresses, and sports enthusiasts, all the while benefiting Baker’s Diamond in the RAW a 501c3. The organization is devoted to empowering and transforming the lives of foster care and at-risk teen girls between the ages of 12-18 through the arts and S.T. E. M. education. Recently, Baker recently launched, The Stuntwoman’s Journal and an activewear clothing line, Stuntwoman Xtraordinaire a brand for the aspirational and unapologetic WOMAN living a phenomenal LIFESTYLE.
LaFaye shares with Stephanie what it took to become a Stuntwoman, Stunt Coordinator, and Intimacy Coordinator and what's involved to help make the actors feel the most comfortable on set. She also shares some of the mentors who helped her get her start. They then dive into what led to LaFaye starting Diamond in the Raw and the Action Icon Awards as her own way to give back and help others get their start in the entertainment industry.
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