Today we’d like to introduce you to Ebony Powell.
Hi Ebony, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Creativity and storytelling have always been a part of my life. I started as a theater kid. My first role was Mary Poppins in the first grade and I remained heavily involved in theater throughout elementary, middle, and high school. I also began leading worship at my parents’ church when I was 12, so theater, music, and production became the places where all of my interests naturally intersected.
I ultimately earned my degree in psychology and became a teacher. Throughout my 10 years in education, I continued finding ways to bring creativity into the classroom and into the experiences I created for my students.
At the beginning of the pandemic, my husband and I were living in Los Angeles while he pursued his master’s degree at USC. We were also expecting our second child, so we decided to move back home to Houston. At that point, I wasn’t entirely sure what my next chapter would look like, but I made the decision to fully lean into producing. I drew on the support and knowledge of friends and family in the industry, learned as much as I could, and worked hard to build a new career. Eventually, my husband and I started our own production company, and we’ve been creating and producing together ever since.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. But honestly, I don’t think building something for yourself is ever easy. Entertainment and production are constantly evolving, so breaking into the industry, finding consistent work, and learning how to navigate the business have all come with challenges.
One of the biggest struggles, as it is for many creatives and production company owners, has been finding the balance between taking on work that pays the bills and pursuing projects that feed your soul. Getting people to invest in and believe in your vision is a dance…and sometimes a very long one…that isn’t for the faint of heart.
What has carried me through is resilience. My parents are business owners, and for more than 20 years, I’ve watched them work incredibly hard, adapt, and find a way forward. They’ve built not only successful businesses, but also a beautiful life that allows them to support their family and others around them. Their example taught me that if you want to build a lasting career in this industry, you have to develop a real sense of grit, tenacity, and persistence—and ultimately make those qualities your own.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My work centers on producing meaningful, high-quality stories and experiences from concept to completion. Through the production company I founded with my husband, I help bring creative ideas to life by building the right teams, managing the many moving pieces of production, and protecting the heart of a project throughout the process. I specialize in creating work that feels both polished and deeply human. My background in theater, music, psychology, and education has given me a unique understanding of storytelling, collaboration, and how to connect with an audience. I’m known for being resourceful, calm under pressure, and able to see both the creative vision and the practical steps required to execute it well.
I’m most proud of the fact that we built our company from the ground up. We took a vision, invested in it, and continued moving forward through every challenge and season of uncertainty. Each project represents more than a finished product. It reflects the trust people place in us and the team effort required to create something meaningful. What sets me apart is the way I lead with both creativity and care. I want the work to be excellent, but I also care deeply about how people feel while making it. For me, success isn’t only about what appears on the screen; it’s also about creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I don’t really believe in luck—I believe in God. I believe there has been purpose in my life from the very beginning and that my path was laid out long before I could fully understand it. The wonderful opportunities, unexpected detours, and difficult seasons have all been part of that journey.
I went through a divorce from my first marriage in my early twenties, and for a long time, I struggled to understand how something so painful could ever serve a purpose in my life. It wasn’t until nearly nine years later, when that experience allowed me to support other women walking through similar situations, that I began to truly understand that nothing we experience is wasted.
Even in college, I remember sitting in different classrooms, looking at the people around me, and thinking, “There is a reason I’m in this room with these particular people.” I’ve carried that belief with me ever since. Trusting that everything happens for a reason has helped me accept life’s highs and lows with greater peace and perspective.
Of course, hard work, discipline, and perseverance matter, but there is also a point when I have to surrender the outcome to God and trust Him with what I cannot control. That gives me tremendous peace. I don’t have to worry about whether I’m lucky or unlucky because I believe that what is meant for me will find me—whether it arrives as an incredible opportunity or as a difficult lesson I’m being asked to walk through.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://7972films.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackglass/
