From pageants to Marvel – the many lives of Jaada Lawrence-Green!

Actress. Model. Singer. Business owner. Jaada Lawrence-Green started her career at the age of one - yes, one - and she hasn’t slowed down since.

In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren chats with Jaada about what it’s really like working in TV and film, how she ended up on Marvel’s Black Widow, and why she started a dressmaking business for beauty pageants at just 13.

Darren and Jaada dive into the highs and lows of the creative industry, the reality of rejection and how to stay grounded - and doing it all with a smile, even when you’re filming in the freezing rain in Wales.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to stand out in one of the most competitive industries around, this episode is for you.

Connect with Jaada:

Jaada Lawrence-Green is a British actress, model, singer, and former beauty pageant organiser who began her career at just one year old. Starting with modelling, she later pursued acting through formal training in performing arts. Her diverse career spans TV, film, theatre, commercials, and brand campaigns. Notable credits include a role as a body double in Marvel’s Black Widow and appearances in productions such as Breaking the Band.

She’s also an entrepreneur, having founded and run her own beauty pageant business at 13, including international costume design. Jaada is known for her creativity, business acumen, and relentlessly positive mindset, navigating the pressures of the entertainment industry with maturity and resilience. She’s passionate about taking on challenging roles—particularly in genres like horror—and remains open to future ventures behind the camera.

Website: https://jaadalawrencegreen.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaadalg/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaadalg

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

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