Brain Burrow: Digging Deep into Psychology and Horror

Do you worry?  We all worry to some extent.  However, does your worry prevent you from trying new endeavors?

Loren Lepre says that worry doesn't have to stifle your creativity or your pursuit of your goals.

In this delightful Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, actor/producer/director Loren W. Lepre shares his perspective about facing fears and constantly evolving. 

He shares his advice on reprogramming your mind and asking yourself, "what is the worst that could happen?”   He also recommends putting aside worries of judgment from others.

During the interview, Loren talks about his musical influences and inspiration he collected from two 1980s actors.  Listen in to find out which ones.

Loren is a native of Carbondale P.A. who moved to Philadelphia in 1999 where he was a pro wrestler turned MMA fighter.

In 2010, he studied at Walnut Street Theater and started acting and since been in over 80 projects. He produced and directed the documentary Pennsylvania Hardcore, which covers the history of the ALL the hardcore bands over the last 30 years from Pennsylvania. Loren also created the action/thriller film, The Dark Military.

Loren is the owner of Average Superstar Films and is known for running 2 of the biggest and most active short film fest's in Philadelphia : Freedom Shorts and Liberty Massacre. [from IMDB.com]


Connect with Loren Lepre:
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Do you know who you are?  Do you know where you are going?

Many people wander but yet few have a purposeful direction.

In this powerful Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, actor Noel Gugliemi shares his perspective about life: Know Who you are and Talk to Everybody.

Noel shares about his life in Hollywood and how it didn’t change him. He believes in using his "known status" to help others and to "live life and be happy and love people."

He shares about the importance of embracing a sense of integrity and of self but also making sure to understand others.  He also cautions to surround oneself with positive influences and know the "saints from the ain'ts."

In his provocative summary, he talks about his true motivation and influence on his life. 

And for the first time in Brain Burrow history, a guest asks me a question.

From IMDB:
Actor, Producer and Founder of independent film company Entangled Entertainment, Noel Guglielmi was raised in Los Angeles and first cast -- without a formal audition -- in a Taco Bell commercial at the age of 15.

Discovered during an acting class as a boy, today he is one of Hollywood's most recognized faces with more than 150 large and small-screen credits to his name over a 25-year career.

Noel has worked with some of the best in the business, with roles in Fast and Furious, Training Day, Bruce Almighty, Purge Anarchy, The Dark Knight Rises, Fresh Off the Boat, CSI Miami, Bones, The Walking Dead and literally hundreds more.

His personal dedication to entertainment spans not only acting and producing but writing, digital content creation, stand-up comedy, talent recruitment, coaching and mentoring as well as motivational speaking.


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Do you inspire others to change? 
Do you collaborate toward mutually inclusive creative goals?

Peter Malone Elliott and Alexander Sharp do.

In this rare 2-guest Brain Burrow interview, Mark digs deep with the creative duo behind the home invasion feature film, Wired Shut.

Peter shares his take on storytelling,  “I am a storyteller that is interested in exploring the murky crevices of the human condition and in understanding why we do what we do.”  He believes stories let us grow as a human race.   

Alexander reminisces about his childhood and experimentation with filming (legos first and then “killing" his friends on screen).  He says when he is on set he feels "that is exactly where he needs to be. " He talks about the power of cinema bringing people together.

Wired Shut stars Natalie Sharp (CW’s The Flash), Blake Stadel (CW’s Riverdale), and Behtash Fazlali (CW’s iZombie).  The film is a horror/thriller with the sub-genre of home invasion. Peter and Alexander were inspired by the classics like Stephen King’s Misery, Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear, and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window.

Wired Shut Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfWF9ZE3dz0

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How much time do you spend sitting around wishing? 
Do you often think, "Someday I would love to..." versus actually doing it?

In this informative Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, iconic creature actor Walter Phelan has made a career out of "just doing it."

Walter has a prolific and diverse entertainment career.  He is a musician, special effects expert, actor, and makeup artist.  Listen to the interview to determine which he likes best.

As a product of the 1960s, he grew up a fan of the Universal Monsters and has always been fascinated by the idea of portraying a monster in a movie.   He shares about his random encounter with a famous actor in full monster costume.

Walter talks about the experience of portraying Dr. Satan and also shares some strong opinions about makeup schools.

He casually states the simple mantra, “You can do whatever you want to do.”

As an actor, Walter Phelan is best known for his iconic roles as Dr. Satan in House of 1000 Corpses (2003), as a Demon in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) and a Vampire in From Dusk till Dawn (1996).  Walter has also worked with K.N.B., EDGE FX, OPTIC NERVE and many others.

As a musician, he was part of the punk band RF7 who played with iconic bands like Social Distortion, Black Flag, Bad Religion, and Circle Jerks.

He is currently working on Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Connect with Walter Phelan:
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Do you feel you've lost that sense of childhood wonder?

Neil D'Monte has not lost his.  In fact, he makes sure to incorporate it into all of his work.  He would like to reactivate YOUR sense of wonder.

In this uplifting Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, writer, director, and actor Neil D'Monte talks about his goal to bring the magic of Hollywood back to the public.  

Neil also shares about his connection to childhood friends and the importance of keeping that connection. 

He also talks about his strategy to use self-deprecating humor (and how he witnessed this with George Clooney).  Neil talks about the joys and challenges of directing.  He says it is important to have a vision and a template to explain the vision.  

Neil D'Monte is an American artist, SAG-Aftra film actor and musician born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of the USC School of Fine Arts, he began his career as a comic book and storyboard artist, which segued into a successful acting career.

Neil made his feature film debut in 2003 with Vampires Anonymous, followed by the box office blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest in 2006. He can be seen as "The Pianist" in the spaghetti western/samurai epic Bunraku alongside Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. His theatrical training at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre allowed him to develop his skill at portraying offbeat and eccentric characters, for which he is quickly gaining notoriety among his peers in the film industry.

In addition to his work as an actor and a sought after artist, he is also touring/recording as a drummer with guitarist Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros/Lance Herbstrong/Satellite Party) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins/A Perfect Circle). Always up for a new challenge, D'Monte is also taking on co-writing and directing with his first proof of concept film, Bedbug and the preternatural feature film, Still Small Voice. [source: IMDB bio]

Connect with Neil D'Monte:
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2725964
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https://www.facebook.com/neil.dmonte


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Do you feel connected to the world around you?  Or do you feel...disconnected?

In Part 2 of this provocative Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, Amelia Kinkade talks about humans...and our place in the world.  In this episode, she also shares her perspective on embracing her role of Angela in Night of the Demons...and her motivation for her famous dance scene.

Amelia's primary work (and focus of her life) is connecting humans to a sacred space within themselves and teaching them to activate the other hemisphere (right hemisphere).  She has been teaching humans around the world for 19 years.

Amelia is passionate about teaching people to be present with love and learning to live in harmony with the other beings on this planet.  Her message reaches all religions, genders, and philosophies.  She truly “meets people where they are.” 

She is an inspirational speaker who lectures in 10-15 countries a year in the US, Mexico, Canada, England, Scotland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France, Portugal, Poland, Thailand, the Isle of Man, the Canary Islands, South Africa, Rwanda, and Zambia where she trains animal lovers from all walks of life including doctors and vets.

You can find Amelia's, "Whispers from the Wild: Listening to Voices from the Animal Kingdom" on Amazon.

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Do you find it hard to take care of others AND yourself? 

In this uplifting Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, comedian, model, actor, and influencer Lauren Francesca talks about her desire to heal people.

She shares, "When you heal other people then you heal yourself too."

Lauren also emphasizes the importance of finding your own outlets to allow recharging.  She says, "with outlets, you plug into them to get power...to get energy."

She talks about some helpful tips to reduce stress.  She also shares about the thing that scares her the most.

Lauren Francesca is originally from Queens, New York but currently resides in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her YouTube Channel 'iwantmylauren' and her various roles (mostly Lady Gaga) with popular YouTube channel Barely Productions.   Besides YouTube, Lauren is also an actor. She is known for her role of 'Mia' in the horror film Muck and 'Jules' in the comedy '#Lucky Number'.

Connect with Lauren Francesca:
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https://www.instagram.com/goddessofcomedy
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Do you ever feel that others get all the breaks? 
Do you sometimes feel that other people have it easier than you? 

In this gritty Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, director and actor Ryan Kruger talks about persistence in the face of failures.  He also says that pursuing a dream is a long road.

He warns that, "It [success] never happens overnight" and that even when people seem to have it easy... it is rarely the case. 

Ryan shares about knowing his goal, constantly working toward it, and not wasting time doing anything else.    He talks fondly about his childhood and getting together with friends to make films.  He also talks about his supportive parents (and their gentle guidance).

He also candidly shares how the drive to create art helped him climb out of the depths of depression.

Multi-award-winning Director Ryan Kruger is known for his unique conceptual shooting style bringing Narrative and visuals to his music videos spinning over the last 12 years. Working with Some of South Africa's biggest names in the music world. Picking up many awards and nominations from the likes of MTV and SAMA'S (South African Music Award) He has been regarded as one of SA's top Music video directors. But soon made his jump to feature films. Directing his first debut film "Fried Barry" in 2020, which he wrote and directed. [IMDB mini bio]

Connect with Ryan Kruger:
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Do you feel connected to the world around you?  Or do you feel...disconnected?

In this provocative Brain Burrow Digging Deep episode, Amelia Kinkade talks about humans...and our place in the world.

Amelia's primary work (and focus of her life) is connecting humans to a sacred space within themselves and teaching them to activate the other hemisphere (right hemisphere).  She has been teaching humans around the world for 19 years.

Amelia helps people with problems with their dogs, cats, showhorses, and more.  She also leads safaris in Africa and many other adventures around the world.  Check out the interview to hear about the biggest honor in her life…   

Amelia is passionate about teaching people to be present with love and learning to live in harmony with the other beings on this planet.  Her message reaches all religions, genders, and philosophies.  She truly “meets people where they are.”  

Amelia Kinkade was inducted into the horror movie Hall of Fame in San Antonio Texas at a film festival devoted entirely to her, celebrating her cult status as the first female monster in movie history. In addition to her starring roles in the Night of the Demons trilogy, Amelia starred on The Young and the Restless in the late 80's playing villianous vixen, Vivien. 

She is an inspirational speaker who lectures in 10-15 countries a year in the US, Mexico, Canada, England, Scotland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France, Portugal, Poland, Thailand, the Isle of Man, the Canary Islands, South Africa, Rwanda, and Zambia where she trains animal lovers from all walks of life including doctors and vets.

Connect with Amelia Kinkade:
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Do you stand by your work?   Do you stand by your decisions?

Stormi Maya can say that she does.

In this raw (and explicit) Brain Burrow Digging Deep interview,  Stormi shares her philosophy, "If I put my energy and my time into something I want it to be good.  I want to put my name on something to be proud of.”  

She believes in putting 100% into everything she does and expects people in her circle to do the same.  Stormi shares about her social anxiety and her quest to continuously improve.

Stormi candidly talks about the importance of keeping things real and not gaslighting. “I am full of silicone, not shit.”

Stormi Maya is the Lead Vocalist/Producer of Cinnamon Babe (Alt Rock/Metal/Punk Band). She is a film director & SAG actress known for Hustlers (2019), 2050 (2020), and Spike Lee's series, She's Gotta Have It (2019)

Connect with Stormi Maya:
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YouTube: Stormi Maya Music
YouTube: Cinnamon Babe
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8598252

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