It Doesn’t Work That Way..

The WATZS Podcast Network proudly announces the launch of "It Doesn’t Work That Way Podcast," a bi-weekly series hosted by Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle Zachery sisters and co-founders of WATZS Productions. This podcast delves into vital conversations across media, film, business, and life themes, highlighting challenges faced in these areas. The show focuses on key moments and processes related to life, purpose, and career, examining how skills align with vision while upholding integrity, patience and respect. Through engaging storytelling, the podcast presents real-world examples of both success and failure in pursuing ambitions. Each episode fosters meaningful discussions on relevant issues in the artistic and professional realms, providing in-depth analysis to enhance listener engagement.

It Doesn’t Work That Way.. is a news podcast hosted by Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle hosts It Doesn’t Work That Way.., a news show with 33 episodes published.

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  Representation at the top should protect the people inside it… right?

  May 27, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode of It Doesn't Work That Way, hosts Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle Zachery examine the complicated intersection of ambition, representation, and integrity through the lens of Netflix's America's Next Top Model documentary.</p> <p>What begins as a conversation about a nostalgic television phenomenon quickly becomes something much deeper: a discussion about the hidden costs of chasing opportunity in systems that were never fully designed for everyone's well-being.</p> <p>The documentary reveals uncomfortable contradictions—from a Black contestant being encouraged to close the gap in her teeth while a white contestant's gap was celebrated as editorial an...

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  If you’re talented, disciplined, and connected, shouldn’t the system reward that?

  May 13, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode of It Doesn't Work That Way, hosts Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle Zachery examine one of the most debated forces in the creative industries: gatekeeping. Gatekeeping is often presented as a way to protect standards, preserve quality, and safeguard culture. But what happens when protection becomes restriction? Where is the line between thoughtful curation and limiting access to opportunity? Drawing from their experiences as independent filmmakers, producers, and entrepreneurs, Kalisha and Kachelle explore the motivations that often drive gatekeeping—from maintaining control over information and access to preserving exclusivity, and, at times, protecting status in an evolving in...

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  Net-60 and the Reality of Creative Work

  Mar 4, 202636 minS0

  <p>In this new episode Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle Zachery are diving into a reality many independent creatives know all too well: the net-60 payout. Whether you’ve worked on an indie film, freelance production, or small creative project, you’ve likely encountered the experience of being paid long after the work is complete.</p> <p>In this episode, we unpack why net-60 payment structures exist, how delayed payouts impact creatives trying to sustain themselves, and the difficult balance between passion, professionalism, and cash flow. From independent productions to major companies, we explore the financial realities of creative labor and ask...

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  Sisterhood and creativity continued…

  Feb 18, 202630 minS0

  <p>In Part 2, the conversation goes deeper as we challenge the idea of whether family is automatically meant to be your built-in support system—or if purpose sometimes requires navigating misunderstanding, distance, or unexpected paths to fulfillment. Through honest reflections on partnership, creativity, and calling, Yvonne and Yolanda share what it means to build individually and collectively while protecting vision, identity, and alignment. This episode is a thoughtful exploration of ambition, sisterhood, and the reality that support doesn’t always look the way we expect—but purpose remains the assignment.</p> <p><br></p> <p>It Doesn’t Work That Way –</p...

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  Sisterhood, creativity, and what it means to pursue the work you genuinely love

  Feb 4, 202636 minS0

  <p>In the latest episode of "It Doesn't Work That Way," hosts Kalisha Zachery and Kachelle Zachery are diving into the powerful intersection of passion and assignment—what it truly means for women to discern their calling, honor their purpose, and keep building even when the spaces around them don’t always offer the support they need. Joined by special guests Yvonne Wilson, creator of YVONNE4EYES eye chart maker, stationery, and sketch artistry, alongside her sister Yolanda Wilson, interior designer and creative force behind 2AFROBLUE, this conversation explores sisterhood, vision, entrepreneurship, and the courage it takes to pursue purpose with intention. Toge...

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