Episode 1: Lynaia Jordan on Overcoming Domestic Violence and Building a Career in Film

In this episode of Connect Like Minds, host Sharryse Piggott interviews Lynaia Jordan, a director and screenwriter whose journey from surviving domestic violence to building a career in film is nothing short of inspiring.

Growing up in the housing projects of Baltimore, Lynaia faced adversity at every turn. After escaping an abusive relationship, she made a powerful decision to change her life — and use storytelling as a tool for healing and impact.

This conversation explores resilience, breaking generational cycles, finding purpose after trauma, and what it really takes to step into your calling. Lynaia’s story proves that survival is only the first chapter.