Creative Breakthrough

Creative Breakthrough

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Creative Breakthrough episodes

  • Actor Rizwan Manji - How to Be Successful in Hollywood
    Rizwan Manji is best known for playing Rajiv, the hysterically officious, scheming assistant manager of a call center in the NBC comedy OUTSOURCED. Currently, Rizwan can be seen on the popular SCHITT’S CREEK and Perfect Harmony. Hear how Rizwan landed these coveted roles and what advice he has for creatives on their journey.
    37 min
  • Radio Host Lady Laura Diaz: How to Be Seen and Heard
    The Host of "Mix Morning Show with Laura Diaz", Laura is the definition of hard work, grit, and hustle. A former news anchor and reporter, Laura shares with us her story, including what it means to hustle and how she’s dealt with the haters especially when it came to her race and ethnicity. Laura is an alum of UCF and UF College of Journalism and Communication.
    34 min
  • How to Find Your Creative Passion
    What’s your passion? If you are unsure, this episode is for you! Stop spending money and time on expensive courses, books, and Instagram quotes. Instead tune in to this episode of Creative Breakthrough where Shereen Kassam aka Funny Brown Girl will provide you tips and advice on how to find your passion.
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    23 min
  • Comedian Maz Jobrani: How to Take Charge of Your Dreams
    Hear how Maz Jobrani went from being a PhD student to an internationally known stand-up comedian. Maz discusses the importance of following your dreams, practicing your craft, and making opportunities for yourself. Maz Jobrani has been seen on CBS’s SUPERIOR DONUTS and is a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL COMEDY TOUR.
    49 min
  • How to Create a Positive Mindset and Believe You Are Enough
    In episode three, Shereen talks about the importance of believing in yourself, pursuing your passions wholeheartedly, and not listening to the doubters.  Talking about her challenges pursuing acting, Shereen discusses how she had to believe that she is enough and to stop doubting herself.
    15 min
  • Film Director Tina Mabry: How to Turn Rejection Into Success
    Tina Mabry is a writer, director, and producer for television and film. She has worked on hit TV shows including Queen Sugar, Power, Queen of the South, Insecure, and Proven Innocent. She also supported the movie, The Hate U Give. Learn real-life strategies from Tina on how she became the biggest name in the industry! Tina discusses moving to LA, getting her MFA, directing her first film, navigating film festivals, and following your dreams! More information: www.funnybrowngirl.com/podcast
    1 hr 4 min
  • Meet Shereen Kassam aka FunnyBrownGirl
    In this introduction episode, I share with you who I am and why I decided to start this show. I share with you my corporate journey, and how my career inspired me to pursue my creative passion and turn it into a profitable brand. I also talk about the inspiration of this podcast.
    13 min

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Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time…