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The Team
Who We Are
Brandi Reed
Director
Brandi was introduced to the Chicago music scene in 2014, during a time where there weren't many Black women producing and shooting music video in a male dominated industry, but she changed the narrative.
LSHY produces commercials, music videos, and films. Brandi made videos for respected Chicago artists. she has worked with notable companies and organizations like Facebook, Puma, and Lyft.
Romel Moore
Sound Director
Romel has over 15 years of musical experience. He is a certified A/V specialist with an extensive background in broadcast and music production. Professionally known as Ro Marsalis, he is a gifted artist and music producer.
Romel is the owner and operator of Feature Form Studios, based in Chicago, IL - where his mission statement is that an artist always leaves with more than they came with.
Karla Hargrove
Writer
Karla Hargrove brings a diverse background of education and life experiences into her healing work as a trauma-centered psychotherapist. She received a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is an IL Certified Domestic Violence Advocate. After earning her Masters degree, Ms. Hargrove collaborated extensively with adolescents in a group counseling/clinical mentoring program called Working On Womanhood as a Senior WOW Counselor for Youth Guidance. She has additional training with individual adults, couples, seniors and psychotherapy groups from Center on Halsted, Lakeview Pantry and Salvation Army Family and Community Services.
Ms. Hargrove offers a vulnerable space that empowers clients to become stakeholders in their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational wellness. Instilling hope, validation, compassion, and empathy in client narratives are an ongoing portion of her clinical care. She enjoys building relationships with diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups that are open to a humanistic, collaborative and strengths-based approach that focuses on the whole person.
Ms. Hargrove is participating in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Training Intensive for Diverse and Marginalized Communities through UC San Diego. Upon completion, she will be a Certified Teacher of MBSR — an evidence-based approach to stress reduction through mindfulness and meditation. This blends into her advocacy for inclusivity, healing justice and community resilience.
