About Mara
Television writer and showrunner who created the sitcom Girlfriends at age 30, becoming the youngest African American showrunner on broadcast network television. Created Being Mary Jane, BET's first drama series, and co-created the romantic drama Love Is for OWN. Founded Story27 production company with Netflix and created the teen drama Forever. Published her debut novel The Revelation of Dionne Daphne through Storehouse Voices.
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AuthorProducer / DirectorMotivationalCreative ProcessFemale FriendshipsMentorshipStorytellingWomen'S Narratives
Known for
- Girlfriends
- Being Mary Jane
- Love Is
- The Revelation of Dionne Daphne
- Story27 production company
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