ChoBiznes

Lisette talks about her epic dance journey, her passion for food, being a wife and mother of 2, and balancing it all during the quarantine with no superwoman cape in sight. I'm excited for you all to here the story, behind the story, from my sista from another mista, Lisette Bustamante. 

In the first episode of Chobiznes Season 2, world-renowned artistic director and Choreographer Luther Brown talks Jamaica, Toronto, music, and of course his epic choreography career. From choreographing work with Janet Jackson to P.Diddy to Nicki Minaj and more, Luther's movement and soulful creations keep our minds blown time and time. 

This is a special episode of Chobiznes Podcast, bringing to you the inside story of someone who has created a life despite tragedy that has offered opportunity in a unique and epic way.

 Andy Funk, has finally written his book, which is called The Monsters Family: It’s Not “Just Business,” and it releases today! Please join me in celebrating this monumental achievement.

Having lost his older brother Alan to leukemia at a young age, Andy pushed himself to the limits of human endurance, embracing the hustle of entrepreneurship. With his wife, Becky, he founded two successful businesses, one of which transformed the world of hip hop dance, forever—all while raising a family and navigating several family health crises. Keeping a laser focus on customer service has been key to his family’s success.

Monsters of HipHop has become the respected leader in one of the toughest industries, being called upon to produce auditions and casting for the likes of Disney, Universal, Sony, and Janet Jackson, to name a few. From creative directors and choreographers to dancers of all ages, Monsters’ footprint can be seen in all aspects of the entertainment industry.

Thirty years, two businesses, and three kids later, Andy’s uncommon story is one of perseverance, vision, inspiration, and love. His proudest moments, besides the achievements of his children, are the moments when he sees Monsters kids’ dreams coming true.

The Monsters’ Family is part memoir, part aspirational, and completely inspirational. At once poignant, funny, personal, and completely relatable, it’s the story of a man loving so deeply that strangers become friends and friends become family. For him, running Monsters of HipHop is anything but “just business.”

I’m ordering my copy today on Amazon and invite you to do the same. For every copy of the book purchased in February 2020, $1 will be donated to THON, a charity near and dear to Andy’s brother Alan’s heart. After Feb. 2020, charitable contributions to THON, Make-A-Wish Foundation, or similar will be continued at the same rate: $1 for each book purchased.

Be inspired!

Closing out Chobiznes Podcast's Season 1, with one of my favorite talents, friends, and Capricorn's. Take a listen to this episode to hear how the creative movement, wizard himself, took his destiny in his own hands and went for it! By taking a sharp turn away from pursuing NASA goals, Kevin instead dove head first in to going after his dance dreams. Which spawned in to Choreography & Creative Direction. His journey led him to working with Missy, Madonna, Becky G, NKOTB, and many more. 

Recently engaged, Kevin has the heart, balance, and drive to make it ALL Happen!

Let's hear how this "Patient Hustler" goes after it, and continues to.

Happy Birthday to my big Bro! DJ DWreck.  I can't really remember a time not knowing you. Sitting back and to watch your Crazy incredible journey through the years has been amazing! I can’t wait for everyone to hear your story from Rapper in The Bay Area to world renowned DJ “ Wild N Out in Hollywood, and everything in between.  Everybody click the link in my bio to hear how the birthday boy found himself exactly where he’s suppose to be.

Trina Johnson defines the true meaning of "behind the scenes".   Having been the Cast Producer and Talent Coordinator for Americas Top Model for multiple seasons, executive asst to Ralph Faquar TV Executive, and most recently the executive asst to Eve. Trina has proven the skills it takes to multitask and execute at the highest level.  Juggling the chaos of industry tasks, and putting out production fires daily. She's honed these tricks as  having to strategize a full plate at all times. Working on Executive Producing some film projects of her own that are in the pipe line, which she also wrote, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing and supporting the creativity and contribution that Trina is about to put out in to the industry and the world. 

A Petite & Powerful Product of Passion & Professionalism. I believe that say's it all when It comes to Miss Aurelia Michael who's taken this thing called Show Business in to her own hands. Swinging from coast to coast, Aurelia has found her lane in theatre, stage and Broadway, where she got to grace the stage in the "The Donna Summers Musical" & "In the Heights". On her journey of living her best life, she maintains a crazy high impact work out in rain sleet or snow, while coaching her mentees on how confidence is always key.  Take a listen to this episode of Chobiznes and get a glimpse of how Aurelia juggles it all from the Bronx to L.A. 

If I were to define what the reality and magic of Show Business really looks like, Marissa Van De Borre would come to mind. You can catch Marissa acting in  a bit part, performing as a Shakespearean Thesbian on the weekends, or at her "day job" as an Emmy  winning producer on America's favorite Court TV show Judge Judy.  She's figured out how to make it "Work" for her. Which is half the challenge. Marissa has traveled from far places to live her dream. Born in Germany, raised in the midwest, but working in L.A. She's a World of inspiration and a true example of how in this industry.. never fail to expect the unexpected. Check out this episode of Chobiznes where Marissa explains just how she did that.

Lorde Sanctus is one of the coolest people, I've had the pleasure to work with.  He's a gifted, rapper, producer, and creative facilitator, connecting the coast one beat, and new artist at a time. Lorde Sanctus is on a mission to put his home town of San Luis Obispo California, The Coast.. 805 is what they call it on the map.  From the journey of a battle rapper, to evolving his name a few times, Lorde Sanctus is ready to serve his purpose and show the world what's happening on the Beach!

Sienna Lyons & Lee Daniel are two of my favorite people, talents, and couples.  Cool and collected as individuals and a pair, yet power houses as dancers and choreographers.  I guess it makes sense for the two Geminis, who are newly engaged and newly fired up, for all of the exciting things they have in their pipeline. Check out my newest episode of Chobiznes Podcast, as we dive deeper into the choreographers/Coaches behind the Viral phenomenon #kidsbop and their journeys and adversity in dance to this point. Plus we can't leave out the details on how Lee proposed, to his long time love Sienna.