CEO and co-founder of MANG, Kyle Rossin joins us this week to discuss why he created the company MANG with his twin brother Keith, as well as their dedication to mangrove restoration. MANG is an apparel and gear company that operates out of Florida and is dedicated to their initiative, “Buy One. Plant One.”, which guarantees to plant a mangrove for each purchase made, helping to preserve coastal communities.

Follow Kyle and MANG’s journey:

Instagram: @manggear

Website: https://www.manggear.com/

This week actor Usman Ally joins us to discuss some of his theater, film and television roles. An Obie Award-winning actor and starring in shows like “68 Whiskey”, “Veep”, “A Series of Unfortunate Events”, “Suits” and more, Usman’s had an extensive career in acting, which we’ll be discussing. In today’s conversation we’ll also be commenting on representation and diversity in Hollywood, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the industry.

This week we’re talking about quarantine. How has it changed us? What has it taught us? We’re joined by Running Coach, Ali Schappert, who will be chatting with us about how she and her family have been handling their lives in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll also be discussing Ali’s recent decision to switch up her career and become a running coach, launching her own group AS YOU RUN, a USATF certified racing team.

Follow Ali’s Journey

Instagram: @alischappert

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/aylaandjude/home?authuser=0

This week’s guest is actor and director Elijah Allan-Blitz. An Emmy nominee and Lumiere award winner, Elijah specializes in directing virtual reality experiences, having directed work for Time Magazine, PBS, HBO and more. We’ll be discussing how he got involved in the film industry and what drew him to VR filmmaking specifically.

Follow Elijah’s Journey:

His Work: “Take Every Wave: Laird in VR”

https://vimeo.com/235618360

“Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War” Component

https://time.com/4499959/defying-the-nazis-vr-reaction/

Instagram: @elijah_a.b

To conclude our series, “The Women of Film and Television”, Freelance Producer Lane Cheek joins us. Known for her work on shows like the “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Bachelor” franchise, as a part of the Art Department, Lane’s worked behind the camera on a number of shows and films, and she’s now transitioning into a whole new world of writing and producing. We’ll be discussing how she started off in the industry and the progression of her career.

Follow Lane's Journey:

Instagram: @cheeklane

*Please note, in light of recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd, Handling It Podcast supports the Black Lives Matter Movement. We hope that during these next few weeks and onwards we all can educate ourselves, help one another heal, and work together to come up with solutions.

This week actor, writer, producer and director, Lynn Chen, will be talking with us today about her film I Will Make You Mine, which is now available for streaming. Not only does I Will Make You Mine mark Lynn Chen’s filmmaking debut, but it is also the third part of the Surrogate Valentine trilogy that was created by Dave Boyle. The feature film was also selected to premiere at the 2020 South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival. Lynn and I will be talking about her journey directing the film and starring in it as well.

More on I Will Make You Mine:

https://iwillmakeyoumine.com/

Follow Lynn's Journey:

Instagram: @mslynnchen

Our series "The Women of Film and Television" continues this week with guest Nimisha Mukerji. Nimisha has produced and directed award-winning work for both film and television, and she is a two-time CSA nominated director. Her debut feature film 65_RedRoses was one of Oprah Winfrey’s Documentary Club selections, and in addition to several other feature films Nimisha has directed, she has also been an episodic director for series on Disney, Vice, Amazon and NatGeo. Lastly, Nimisha’s most recent project she directed, the film Fashionably Yours, premiered on the Hallmark Channel in April.

Check Out Nimisha's Work:

Tempest Storm Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSj7t4_WwY0

After Winter: A Real Life Schizophrenia Treatment Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNDBInn5neE&t=6s

This week I'm chatting with actor Bria Samoné Henderson, who just had a breakout role in the FX Original Series "Mrs. America", which is airing exclusively on Hulu. The miniseries tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and looks at the actual women who fought for equality during this time, as well as those who opposed the movement. Bria will be discussing what it was like playing activist Margaret Sloan, as well as working alongside the show's talented cast and crew.

Follow Bria's Journey:

Instagram: @briasamone

This week I'm chatting with Amy Rawlings, Marketing Director at Rice Love. For those who don't know, Rice Love is an incredible company out of Hawaii that creates eco-friendly products like backpacks, tote bags and more, and then donates a kilo of rice to a family in need in India for every item they make. Founded with the idea that individuals can bring about great change, Rice Love works to end world hunger and conquer social and environmental injustices. Amy will be talking to us about her journey with the company and break down Rice Love's initiative.

Follow Rice Love's Journey:

Website: https://ricelove.org/

Instagram: @ricelovebags

This week I'm chatting with founder and CEO of Clove + Hallow, Sarah Biggers. As a makeup artist, Sarah had been searching for clean makeup and skincare products that were affordable and inclusive. She founded Clove + Hallow to create vegan and cruelty free cosmetics that were made in the USA and safe for your skin. Sarah and I will be chatting about her favorite Clove + Hallow products, as well as the company's Clean15 Guarantee. Hope you enjoy!

Check out Clove + Hallow:

https://cloveandhallow.com/

Instagram: @cloveandhallow

Follow Sarah's Journey:

Instagram: @thebiggersthebetter