We recently had the chance to connect with Marie Jackson and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Marie , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
Walking a path or wandering? Let me put it this way—I don’t wander. I move with intention. Every step I’ve taken has opened doors: television exposure, creative arts, murder mystery shows, scripts, and a whole lineup of projects that keep coming. Wandering is about being lost. Me? I know where I’m headed. I don’t stress the clock, I just keep pushing forward, creating, and letting the work speak for itself
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Some people chase success—I chase the unknown and turn it into stories that stick. As a paranormal investigator, author, and filmmaker, I’ve logged over 200 investigations and built a brand that fuses supernatural truth with creative storytelling. Through my company, Ghost Link Productions, I bring paranormal encounters, psychological thrillers, and horror films to life in ways that feel real because they are real.
What sets me apart? I don’t just document the paranormal—I transform it into art. From my podcast Paranormal Impact, where celebrities and everyday people share their ghost stories, to Supernatural Sistas, a fearless TV series about four Black women investigators breaking stigmas and rewriting the narrative, I create experiences that are raw, cultural, and unforgettable. Add in my annual Smooth Criminal Murder Mystery Dinner, where prohibition themes meet Michael Jackson-inspired theatrics, and you’ll see I’m not just producing shows—I’m building worlds.
Right now, I’m working on film projects, my second memoir Ten Feet Above, and new creative ventures that push boundaries, blend cultures, and bring chills in ways only I can deliver.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
Jordan Peele has been my biggest inspiration when it comes to work. He’s an organic creative—someone who doesn’t just follow trends but creates new lanes. As a writer, producer, and actor, he’s paved the way for unique storytelling where the Black demographic isn’t just included—it’s highlighted, centered, and elevated. What stands out to me is how he blends horror, social commentary, and culture in a way that makes people think long after the credits roll.
Watching his work showed me that you can take real experiences, cultural truths, and even fears, and turn them into something that speaks universally while still honoring where you come from. That approach has influenced how I tell stories in my own lane—through paranormal investigations, re-enactments, and psychological thrillers. Peele proved that there’s power in authenticity, in telling stories that might have been overlooked, and in creating art that makes people feel both uncomfortable and understood at the same time.
He didn’t just teach me about storytelling—he showed me that as a Black creative, I don’t have to water down my vision to be accepted. That’s the energy I bring into everything I produce, from my podcast and films to my live murder mystery shows.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, there was a time I almost gave up. It wasn’t the work itself that weighed on me—it was the criticism. And what hurt most was that it came from my own people. I was dismissed, judged, and even attacked for having a unique belief system, an unconventional outlook, and a creative career path that didn’t fit into the box others wanted me to stay in. For a moment, I started to question myself. I thought about walking away, about silencing my voice, and conforming to the very community I was trying to bring change and representation to.
But then I realized—if I let that break me, their doubt would become my truth. So I decided to keep telling the stories, even if it meant enduring ridicule, whispers, and side-eyes. I knew my purpose was bigger than approval. If I could reach even a handful of people from the Black community—if I could inspire them to think differently, embrace the unknown, or see themselves represented in a space that often excludes us—that was success to me.
Looking back, I’m glad I didn’t fold. Because those very moments of resistance sharpened me. They forced me to own my voice, stand firm in my vision, and prove that what makes me “different” is what makes me powerful.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is authentic representation of Black voices and experiences in spaces where they’re often erased or overlooked. In the paranormal and creative industries, our stories are rarely told, and when they are, they’re filtered through someone else’s lens. I make it my mission to protect and showcase the authenticity of our narratives—whether that’s through my paranormal investigations, my films, my podcast, or my live productions.
For me, it’s not just about telling ghost stories or creating art—it’s about reclaiming space. It’s about showing that Black culture, spirituality, and creativity belong everywhere, even in spaces people don’t expect us to be. I’ll never water down our experiences to make them more “palatable.” Our truths, our fears, our humor, and our resilience are worth protecting—and that’s the cultural value I’ll always stand on.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m in the middle of the unknown—whether that’s standing in a dark corridor during a paranormal investigation, writing a scene that pulls from real supernatural encounters, or watching an audience react to one of my murder mystery productions. For me, peace isn’t silence—it’s alignment. It’s that moment when my purpose, my creativity, and my passion all meet. That’s when I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ghostlinkproductions.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritual_gatekeeper/?next=%2F
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGhostLinkTV/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParanormalImpact
Image Credits
Ghost Link Productions and Paranormal Impact
