Join DJ Hed and Gina Views as they sit down with the beautiful and talented Essence Atkins, mostly known for roles in Smart Guy, A Haunted House and the new sitcom Poppa's House. Essence gives an in depth conversation ranging from her first audition, being a part of the legendary UPN Black sitcom run and even the sisterhood she's experienced in the industry. She even gives insight on her relationship with The Wayans Family, notable roles, support for black women in leadership & MORE❗️

0:00 Intro

1:45 The Cosby Show Audition

4:11 Childhood Upbringing

12:00 Choosing Different Roles

13:55 Roles That Have Resonated With Her

18:00 Black UPN Sitcoms

20:30 Sisterhood Amongst Fellow Actresses

21:30 The Mowry Twins

22:50 Audition For Baby Boy & Carmen: A Hip Hopera

24:00 First Screen Test Audition w/ Lauryn Hill & Quincy Jones

26:40 Roles She Won’t Take

27:45 Working With The Wayans Family

34:00 Navigating Dating & Rumors

37:35 Infamous Affion Crockett "A Haunted House" Scene

40:00 Working On "How High"

41:30 DMs

43:40 The Pay Gap Between Men & Women

45:00 Support For Black Women In Leadership

48:00 Abstinence Journey

52:00 Worst Date

55:00 Movies Into Series

58:00 Dating Criteria