GINA SEDMAN — JOURNALISM & MEDIA BIOGRAPHY

CEO • Publisher • Journalist • Media Executive

Gina Sedman, internationally known as “The Black Girl Hippie,” is a multi‑award‑winning American creative and respected entertainment journalist whose work spans more than two decades across celebrity media, independent arts, and global entertainment publishing. Born in Chicago, raised in Inglewood and Los Angeles, and now based in the United Kingdom, Gina has built a reputation for integrity‑driven journalism, family‑friendly content, and a distinctive editorial voice that celebrates authenticity, creativity, and independent artistry.

A fully self‑contained creator, Gina writes, produces, designs, edits, and publishes her own work across music, film, and media. Her warm presence, retro 1970s‑inspired style, and instantly recognisable voice have made her a standout figure in both entertainment and journalism.

A Trusted Journalist With Over 350 Interviews

Gina has written and conducted more than 350 interviews with A‑list celebrities, award‑winning entertainers, and independent artists across film, music, television, and business. Her interview portfolio includes:

Her interviewing style is known for being respectful, thoughtful, and deeply human, offering a safe and uplifting space for artists to share their stories. Gina’s commitment to clean, family‑friendly journalism has earned her trust across the entertainment community, making her publications a preferred platform for artists who value integrity.

Founder & Publisher of Global Media Brands

Gina Sedman is the CEO, Founder, Owner, President, Head Editor, and Publisher of several internationally distributed entertainment publications under her parent company, GNA Universal Media.

Her media brands include:

The Indie Post Magazine

Gina launched The Indie Post Magazine during the global pandemic — a time when artists, entertainers, and small businesses were struggling to stay visible and active. With live performances halted and film production paused, Gina created the magazine as a way to support others while keeping her own creative career alive.

What began as a survival‑era project quickly grew into one of the most successful independently run entertainment magazines, becoming a trusted outlet where hundreds of creatives were showcased, celebrated, and given a platform during one of the most challenging periods in modern history.

Today, The Indie Post Magazine is distributed worldwide in print and eBook formats through Amazon, Amazon Unlimited, Barnes & Noble, and bookstores across the globe.

Magazine: https://www.theindieposts.com/the-indie-post-magazine

What Is Hip Magazine

Also launched during the pandemic, What Is Hip Magazine became an unexpected success story — a retro‑inspired, family‑friendly entertainment publication that continues to thrive today. Its clean content, uplifting tone, and celebration of independent artistry have made it a favourite among readers and creatives alike.

Additional Media Platforms

Gina also founded and oversees:

Her media ecosystem champions independent creativity across journalism, music, film, and broadcasting.

A Signature Visual Identity in Magazine Publishing

Gina is known for her distinctive magazine covers, each one designed personally to reflect the personality and artistic identity of the person she interviews. Her covers stand out for their:

Every cover is crafted with intention — a visual tribute to the individual being featured, making her magazines instantly recognisable and widely admired.

A Multi‑Disciplinary Creative Journalist

Beyond her editorial work, Gina’s journalism is deeply connected to her broader creative identity. She has completed seventeen films and seventeen albums, including her latest multimedia project Who’s Clyde, which merges cinematic storytelling with music. Her ability to move fluidly between journalism, filmmaking, and music gives her interviews a depth and perspective rarely found in entertainment media.

A Champion of Independent Voices

Through her magazines, radio platforms, and media networks, Gina continues to uplift independent artists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, and entertainers worldwide. Her work provides visibility, opportunity, and professional recognition to creatives who might otherwise go unheard.

Her journalism is defined by authenticity, curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to telling real stories — a legacy she continues to build across continents.



Artist Interviewed by: Gina Sedman


Aaron Akins

Acantha Lang (US/UK Singer)

Alan Delabie

Alena Analeigh

Allen Parr

Amanda Cole (Envouge)

Anthony Hamilton

Aphrose (Canadian Singer)

Aurora Lewis

Bella Maori

Beth Griffith Manley (The Voice/Kem, and Najee & former background singer for Anita Baker)

Bobby Rush (Grammy Award Winning Blues Artist)

Bonita Burney Simmons

Brenda Russell

Brian Haywood (Country Singer)

Charles D. Clark (Actor, Harriet, Empire)

Chase Huna

Christian de Mesones (Music & Me)

Christian Keyes (Actor & Movie Producer)

Claudio Corona (UK Hammond organist)

Con Funk Shun (Felton Pilate)

Congfusion

Crutchfield Jones

Dan Costa

Darrin Henson (Award winning Film & TV Actor/ Choreographer, The Family Business, Stomp The Yard, Soul Food, MTV Award Winning Choreographer)

Darryl Evan Jones

Dee Harris

DeeAnn DiMeo

Des Oliver (Composer London Orchestra)

Desirae Benson (publicist)

Desmond Parson (Entertainment)

Desreta Jackson (The Color Purple)

Devon Howard (Singer)

DJ Mogsy

Dominique Hammons

Doug E. Fresh

Dr. Robert Jamison

Eddie Levert (The OJays)

Eric Darius (Saxophonist)

Eric Nolan (The OJay's)

Erisa Nicole (Saxophonist)

Frank McComb

Gary Palmer

George Whitty and “Ambassador of Soul” Ellis Hall

Georgie B

Gerald Albright

Gina Sedman

Glenn Jones

Glynis Albright (The Waffle Queen)

Grammy award-winning vocalist, Lisa Fischer

Gregor of OLUMA (European band)

H'Atina Tacara Wyvette Wilson (BA&P)

Hailey Newman (Country Pop Rock Singer)

Haley Taylor Schlitz

Hans-Peter de Zeeuw

Harriet O'Kelley Legends

Hi-Five

Howard Hewitt

Jacinth (Music & Me)

Jakiem Joyner (Smooth Jazz Artist)

Jason Shand

Jaunita Wynn

Jay Hayden

Jennifer Holliday (The Dreamgirls)

Jesse “JTJazz” Thompson

Jewelle Blackman (Broadway "Hadestown" actress)

Joanna Blakes

Joe Jennings Jr.

Joe Tatton Trio (UK Band)

John Armato

Jon Gibson (Gospel Artist)

Jonathan Butler

Jonna Naegele

Juan Escovedo

June Kuramoto (of Jazz Band Hiroshima)

Kait Sardin (Irish River Dancer)

Kait Sardin (The Indie Post)

Karon Joseph Riley (The Black Hamptons)

Kartier Conway (Tapp Dancer Showtime At The Apollo)

Karyn White

Keith Robinson (Dreamgirls movie actor)

Keith Washington (The Black Hamptons, Family Business & A House Divided Actor, William Johnson)

Kenny Lattimore

Kevin Flournoy

Khadija Kahiem

Khaeem B. Yisrael

"Koko-Jean & The Tonics"

Lance Vantile Whitfield

Larry D Dodson (The BarKays)

Latoya London

Lena Mingo

Lenny Williams (Tower of Power)

Levelle

Linda Tavani (Peaches & Herb)

LisaRaye McCoy (Actress)

Lizz Springer (business analyst)

Lori Williams

Lou Gossett Jr. (Oscar Award Winning Actor)

Malo

Margo Thunder

Marilyn Scott

Mark Lantero (US Award Winning Actor)

Marqueal Jordan

Marvin Dexter

Melba Moore

Meli'sa Morgan

Melvin Riley (Founder & lead singer of Ready For The World)

Michael J. Calhoun (Grammy Award Winning Guitarist for Dazz Band)

Miki Howard

Miriam Nubnqueen Graham

MT Jones (UK Singer)

Najee

Narci Rodriguez da trio

Narisha

Nicole Cummings

Nikea Marie Packet

Norman Golden III

Ola Onabule

Oleta Adams

Omar Wilson

Patrick Leaonard

Patrick Leonard (renowned songwriter/producer)

Paul Anthony (Full Force)

Paulette Jackson

Phil Perry

Philip Brandon (TV Actor & Jazz Vocalist)

Randy Hall

Ray Lewis (The Drifters Lead Singer, former)

Richard Shaw

Rick Leon James (Bass Player)

Rob Morrison

Robert Kool Bell (Kool & The Gang)

Rodrick Harper

Roger Hill

Ronnee Martin (America's Got Talent)

Ruff Endz

Sam Rucker (Entertainment)

Samuel L. Thompson III

Selina Albright

Sergio

Sharon Rae North (Music & Me)

Sherree Patrice (Music & Me)

Shirley Murdock

Shy Speaks

Sir Charles Jones

Son of Pearl Tedi Robinson

SpellBound

Stephanie Spruill

Steven Russell Hart (Troop)

Tamika Scott

Tamil Robinson

Tasha Funes (Aviation Business Owner)

Terri Green

Terrie Rimson (Music & Me)

Terry J Harris (Music & Me)

The Critics (African Filmmakers)

The Cross Family of Ft. Lauderdale Florida

The Whispers

Tiago Coimbra (Bassist)

Titus Maz

Tom O Grady (Resolution 88 & Keyboards for Incognito)

Toni Green

Toni Green (International Blues/Southern Soul Artist)

Tony Exum

Tony Walk

Torri "Shonuff" Nelson (Female 13X World Boxing Champion/ Inducted into the female world champion hall of fame)

Troop

Varv

Victor Orlando (Percussionist for Gapp Band)

Victory Brinker (NAACP Nominee (Award Winning Filmmaker) Aurora Threats, (America's Got Talent contestant & Guinness Book of World Records inductee, Young Opera singer)

Walter Williams (The OJays)

Wendy Moten

William Demps

William J Johnson

Yancyy (Saxophonist)

Yolonda Charles (UK Bassist) 


Gina gives God all the glory and honor and credits Him for any success she has accomplished.


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