Distance Makes the HeART Grow Fonder

Eugenia Kuzmina is a Russian-American actress, comedian, and model. Her father was a renowned nuclear physicist, who was one of the first responders to the Chernobyl disaster.  At age 15 she was noticed by a scout at Nathalie Models Europe. She signed a contract and moved to Paris at 15 to work with such brands as Cartier, Dior, Armani, Hermes, Loreal, Vogue among many others... After Ford Models, then IMG resigned her contract and moved her to the US, she was noticed by Rodrigo Prieto (cinematographer "Wolf Of Wall Street," "Babel") to appear in his directorial debut opposite Elle Fanning "Likeness." The movie was screened at Tribeca Film Festival and received excellent reviews. John Turturro cast Eugenia to play opposite him in a film with Woody Allen "Fading Gigolo." Recently Eugenia worked opposite Bill Murray in "Rock The Kasbah", Milla Kunis and Christina Applegate in "Bad Moms ", Guy Ritchie's " The Gentlemen ". Eugenia's Tv credits include " Spy City ", "True Blood," "New Girl," "Castle," "The Comeback," "Lady Dynamite"," Tour De Pharmacy ", etc Eugenia is very passionate about comedy and writes and performs Stand Up regularly at The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory. Her other hobbies include motorcycles, doing her own stunts, languages (French, Portuguese) , and supporting environmental causes around the world.

In this episode, we chat with James Harmon Brown, a Daytime  Emmy-Award-winning writer for his work on the soap opera "Guiding Light". He began his career as a columnist for the Los Angeles Times before transitioning to television writing and has since worked as a head writer for several soaps, among his personal favorites, “Port Charles”. He also co-created the ABC-TV daytime drama "The City". Aspiring writers will find his wisdom and guidance both easily applicable and inspiring!

Felicia Madison is the Talent Booker and New Talent Director at West Side Comedy Club. She also performs on stages throughout NYC and you can tune in weekly to her podcast "MT Nesters.” Felicia’s comedy draws from her experiences as a stay-at-home mom in an affluent part of the world to poke fun at marriage, parenthood, and life in general. Her charming yet vulnerable wit makes this episode feel like a conversation with that best friend that knows just how to get you to giggle. 

In this episode, we chat with renowned voice Casting Director, Director, and Producer, Ned Lott. Not least among the thoughtful and sparkling anecdotes in this interview, is the incredible story about how he found the voice for the iconic lion Aslan in motion picture sensation, The Chronicles of Narnia. Over the course of his prolific career, Lott has Voice-Directed and cast the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, AnnaSophia Robb, Forrest Whitaker, and Paul Giamatti.

In this episode, we chat with Award-winning actor, and Co-Founder of Never Not Ready productions, Jared Boghosian. He shares with us what it's like to work on hit shows like SWAT and the inspired methodology behind Never Not Ready. 

In this episode of Distance Makes the Heart Grow Founder I chat with wildly successful musician and member of the Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn. We discuss everything from his love of bike riding throughout quarantine to his experiences working with the beloved, Lou Reed. You don't want to miss this conversation with the inspiring and humble soul that is Kevin Hearn! 

In this episode of Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder I chat with professional Dancer, actress, fitness instructor, and former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Amber Strauser. Among her many accolades, Amber created her own Dance scholarship for up-and-coming talent and is currently operating two successful businesses in both the fashion and fitness communities. Amber's innovative and enthusiastic spirit will have you inspired to get up and follow your own creative instincts!

Mike Manning is an award-winning actor and Emmy-winning producer. Hitting the ground running when he first appeared on the scene in 2010, Manning has forged an enviable career with a wide variety of characters on screen and stage. As an actor, Manning is most known for his role in Disney's popular snowboarding movie "Cloud 9," and MTV's "Teen Wolf." Manning's other TV credits include "Hawaii Five-0" on CBS, "Major Crimes" on TNT, a recurring role on multiple Emmy-winning series "The Bay" on Amazon Prime and Popstar! TV, "Crash & Bernstein" on Disney XD, Hallmark's "Operation Cupcake" and the series regular role of Charlie on NBC's "Days of Our Lives."

In this episode of Distance Makes the HeART Grow Fonder I chat with rising British figure skating star Romy! We chat all about how she is keeping her passion and love for skating alive during the quarantine, Ice The Movie, and of course both of our favorite foods... Pancakes! You don't want to miss this episode with this wonderful, eloquent young lady!

About my guest: 

Romy is a member of the British Ice Skating Squad. She competed at the British Ice Dance championships 2019 and is also a Brand Ambassador for skatewear company Frozen couture and Britan's Ambassador for Ice the movie. 

In this episode of Distance Makes the HeART Grow Founder I chat with award-winning Producer and Director, Timothy Woodward Jr. Timothy talks about his experiences working with movie star Kris Kristofferson, his multi Emmy nominated Digital Drama Series, Studio City, and what preparation meeting opportunity means for him as a filmmaker. His latest film, 'The Call' staring horror icons Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell is the perfect Halloween treat for fans of the genre check it out at a theater or drive-in near you!