ABOUT
Founded in 2016, HNTT Productions is a visionary media and consulting company based in Oakland, California, dedicated to shifting culture through powerful storytelling. We create, produce, and consult on transformative film, television, documentary, and event productions that center the voices and experiences of Black women and underrepresented communities.
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With deep roots in corporate leadership, entertainment, and DEI strategy, HNTT fuses creativity with purpose—developing bold, impactful content that sparks dialogue, drives equity, and inspires change. From the acclaimed Invisible Women series to live experiences and branded consulting work, we lead with intention, innovation, and integrity.
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At HNTT Productions, we don’t just tell stories—we reclaim narratives, elevate truth, and create space for those too often left out of the frame. We are the Head and Not the Tail—unapologetically leading the charge for visibility, inclusion, and lasting impact across industries.
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MELODY SHERE’A, CEO/FOUNDER
Melody is the Founder and CEO of Head Not The Tail Productions, a purpose-driven media company with a mission to amplify powerful stories that inspire equity, visibility, and systemic change. With over 20 years of leadership in corporate finance and a background as a SAG-AFTRA performer, Melody brings a unique blend of business acumen and creative vision to film, television, and social impact storytelling.
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She is the director and co-author of the acclaimed Invisible Women series, used in DEI trainings and universities nationwide, and a co-host of the Invisible Women Podcast. Through HNTT, she’s produced films, documentaries, podcasts, and live events that center the experiences of Black women and marginalized communities.
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A strategic force in economic equity and inclusive innovation, Melody co-founded The Equal Balance Movement and serves as California State Bill Director for End Workplace Abuse. She sits on multiple boards, advises mission-driven startups, and invests in women-led and BIPOC-founded ventures. Her mission is clear: to close the racial wealth gap, accelerate leadership for underrepresented communities, and create media that moves culture—and equity—forward.
MONICA SIMMONS
COO/CO-FOUNDER
Monica is a visionary creative, executive producer, and equity-driven leader whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, social impact, and cultural change. As Co-Founder at HNTT Productions, Monica brings over a decade of leadership experience from Silicon Valley’s tech start-up sector into the heart of film, media, and consulting—blending sharp business acumen with a passion for authentic, purpose-driven storytelling.
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A fearless advocate for representation, Monica is the executive producer behind the acclaimed documentary Invisible Women: Being a Black Woman in Corporate America. Her work shines a necessary spotlight on race, gender, and systemic inequality in the workplace—amplifying voices too often unheard.
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Beyond production, Monica is the force behind transformative platforms like the Black Women Thrive Summit and The Equal Balance Movement. Certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and with a background in Business Marketing and Fashion Merchandising, Monica is not only shaping narratives behind the camera—she’s styling them too. Whether producing films, consulting with global brands, or leading workshops, Monica is building a legacy rooted in visibility, empowerment, and bold creative disruption.
