In her dual roles at UP Entertainment and AspireTV, which is run entirely by female executive leadership, Ingram delivers premium lifestyle content and programming that’s relatable to a growing number of Black millennial viewers. She takes the brand’s #seeyourselfhere promise personally, and ensures it’s reflected in all programming. Ingram credits the mentorship of a former boss with helping her succeed. “As a young woman of color in this industry, it was vital to have an established and respected voice as my advocate but most importantly, his commitment to my development and ensuring that I had the same opportunities as my peers,” she says.
Do you have an example of male allyship that made a difference to you?
I attribute so much of my journey as GM to the allyship of my former boss and mentor. As a young woman of color in this industry, it was vital to have an established and respected voice as my advocate but most importantly, his commitment to my development and ensuring that I had the same opportunities as my peers. He understood his privilege as a male and used that to empower myself and other women and I am forever grateful that he remains an ally and friend still today.
What one female empowerment book do you think every woman should read?
“Becoming,” by Michelle Obama and/or “You are a Bada$$,” by Jen Sincero.
