Projects
Rudy’s Girl Media is a multimedia company based in Martinsville, Virginia with a diverse catalog of film, television, and web and print projects.
Here are a few recent projects we've completed.
MAHOGANY BLUES
Poetry & Affirmation Book
In Mahogany Blues, the journey of self-discovery takes center stage, weaving together poetry, affirmations, and poignant reflections that explore the highs and lows of living authentically. From moments of unshakable joy to the depths of internal conflict, this collection captures the complexities of what it means to navigate identity, love, and resilience.
With unflinching honesty, the author invites you into a world where masks are shed, and truths—both beautiful and bitter—come to light. Whether you’re confronting your own questions of identity or simply seeking solace in shared experience, Mahogany Blues is a celebration of growth, imperfection, and the endless journey toward self-acceptance.
MOLASSES
Drama Series
Molasses is a gripping, suspenseful series set in Martinsville, Virginia, exploring the sticky situations people find themselves in when past sins come back to haunt them. Created, written, and directed by Natalie K. Hodge, and produced by Rudy’s Girl Media in collaboration with JSL Productions, this series promises to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and complex characters. The narrative centers around Bradley Lincoln, who inadvertently unearths a haunting mystery tied to a local piece of art, leading to a cascade of revelations that beg the question:
Who do you really know?
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Hometown Hustle
Web Series
Following the journey of fearless entrepreneurs who voraciously dare to dream a different dream in southcentral Virginia and who are not afraid to risk it all to make it happen.
"Small, rural communities are often overlooked in the media, even when producers set out to showcase the importance of small businesses.
I wanted to change that narrative.
Small businesses make a BIG investment, especially in a small community."
- Natalie Hodge
Hometown Hustle Guide
Entrepreneur Workbook
Hometown Hu$tle Guide: Simple Tips for Entrepreneurial Success provides readers with tangible and accessible information to launch or re-launch a small business.
Do you need funding, a support network or even a business plan? This guide will help you in every step of the process to building your small business dream.
The Hustle Inspiration logs found at the end of each chapter help readers develop a customized blueprint for their small business enterprise. The activities, entertaining examples and engaging storytelling make this a book anyone can learn from and enjoy.
Stolen Crowns
Short Film
Stolen Crowns was created to inspire conversation about the impact of domestic violence on families and communities. The producers look forward to bringing this powerful project to schools, organizations and businesses invested in heightening awareness and connecting to resources.
Virtual and in-person sessions are available and can be customized to meet each group's individual needs.
Contact Executive Producer Charika Carter at r.carterbranding@gmail.com to book a screening or training.
SELL
Short Film
Sell tells the story of Demetrius, a former drug dealer who struggles to make ends meet in a world where he can no longer hustle. An unlikely partnership with an entrepreneur on the brink of disaster presents the pair with an opportunity to thrive. The short film tells a tale all too common and shines light on issues related to re-entry and the current economic climate.
Whether you left your job, your job left you or you sense a transition in the near future, From Unemployed to Unstoppable: A 30-Day Transformation Guide will help you make sense of career confusion and chaos. Ever said, “there has to be something more for me in life than this?” If so, start the 30-day journey today to find what more really is. Writer, entrepreneur and leadership coach Natalie K. Hodge provides readers with an accessible process based on actual workforce development and career coaching experience. Natalie’s light-hearted approach helps individuals at every phase of their career exploration journey tackle transition anxiety and discover joy. Daily exercises keep procrastinators and those easily distracted plugged in to a month-long system that produces results!
From Unemployed to Unstoppable: A 30-Day Transformation Guide
Personal and Professional Development Book
METALLIC DUSTY ROSE
Poetry Book
This colorful collection of original poetry entices readers to embark on a rhythmic journey through life's triumphs and travails. In her stylistically unique offering, Natalie passionately delivers universal tales of personal evolution, loss, heartache and love. Though the topics are familiar, Natalie's distinct poetic voice inspires readers to examine these sometimes-emotional moments with new perspective.
