In this week’s episode of Act UP!, Rhavynn Drummer sits down with the incredibly talented actor, executive, and producer Isaiah John, best known for his series regular role as Leon Simmons on FX’s Snowfall. Isaiah takes us through his journey to stardom, from nailing his iconic audition for Snowfall to navigating the unique landscape of being an actor in the Southeast. With wisdom and insight, he opens up about his rise to fame, his dream mindset, and what it takes to thrive in the industry. Whether you're a fan of Snowfall or just love hearing inspiring stories from the entertainment world, this episode is a must-listen!
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Time Stamps:
8:15 TOO BROKE TO BE NERVOUS
11:21 TRANSITION FROM REGULAR JOB TO BEING A STAR
12:30 JUST LET GO
23:34 SQUARE 1
26:40 QUESTIONS
27:45 I’VE LEARNED TO FACE MYSELF
31:00 HOME
33:10 FACING FEARS (FAITH IN THE NEGATIVE)
35:15 WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL ALIVE
40:05 EVERYTHING ISN’T SINGLE PARENT HOME, I WANNA TELL UNIVERSAL STORIES
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Credits:
Talent:
Host: @rhavynn
Guest: @isaiahkjohn
Executive Producer: @rhavynn
Executive Producer: @tedyp
Producer: @tiffroshae
Production Coordinator: @twill.productions @thadwilson_
Production Assistant: @aleexandriac
Production Assistant: @nordiaameggie
Production Assistant: @patrickyoungjr_Production:
DP: @twill.productions @thadwilson_
Sound - Audio/A1: @dj_bluue