Lemonade Stand Stories

Giavani is truly one of the most humble and positive people I know.  In an industry filled with ego, Giavani has none of it.  From my day on set, Giavani made me feel so at home with everyone.  His connection was genuine because that’s just who he is.  Even a few days later, when the cast was getting together for fun, Giavani sent me a text asking if I wanted to join.  Giavani’s credits his ability to love from his mom, who always supported him and believed in him.  Life hasn’t been easy for him.  Never really knowing his biological father, his step dad was the world to him.  Believed him, encouraged him, etc.  But after he passed away, Giavani lost a lot of confidence in himself.  In our podcast, we talked a lot about how he went about regaining a lot of his confidence back through acting.  We also chatted about little daily decisions and miracles that took place which eventually landed him a regular role on the Chosen.  Such a fun time chatting with Giavani.  Enjoy!

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Instagram: gcairo06
Twitter: @GCairo06 

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I don’t think there are words in any of the World’s languages that can adequately describe how charming and amazing Yasmine is.  Maybe Latin or Adamic, but I don’t think those languages are spoken anymore.  Yasmine truly is an incredible person with an incredible heart and she is so captivating to watch on the Chosen.  She plays Thomas’s possible girlfriend, possible wife, still not sure yet.  And she does an incredible job keeping things grounded and relatable.  We chatted about her role on the show but more specifically about the subscribing to the philosophy of miracles in life.  We talked about signs that would happen in our lives and  how circumstances sometimes feel so divinely orchestrated leading us to magical moments.  We also discussed how openness and space is what is needed to center yourself back in life.  We also had interesting conversations about immigrant parents and how the traditions she grew up with didn’t always support her choice of being an actress.  Lots of very insightful topics were discussed in this podcast.  Enjoy!

And please follow Yasmine at these social media handles:

IG Handle:  @yasalbustami

Twitter Handle:  @yasalbustami

Website:  yasminealbustami.com

IMDb:  imdb.me/yasminealbustami

YouTube:  youtube.com/YasmineAlbustami

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Today's podcast has been a special one.  I've known Jason Allred for almost 20 years now and Bryce and I connected a few years ago.  The two of them teamed up to create an anthology film "Mission Stories" which will make its debut May 7th.  Bryce directed the films which will hopefully turn into a series that will air on Deseret Book's streaming platform.  We had the chance to chat about our own personal mission stories and how the Lord brought us out of some of our hardest spots in life.  Mission Stories depicts honest and real challenges people have faced and how people have come out stronger.  Bryce and Jason shared some deep and insightful things that I was extremely inspired by.  In the end, I think I benefitted more than them.  Very awesome podcast!  Enjoy.

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Eric is an ageless guru. Seriously since the many years I've known him, he hasn't aged a day. He is the king of "Yes, and..." In the world of improv, the "Yes, and..." rule is the one rule to follow. You agree and accept what has been given to you, and you add upon it. Eric talks about how this rule not only applies to improv but to life itself. We chatted about where to find your source of fulfillment in a career that ebbs and flows so frequently. We also chatted about his new show, "Prank Academy" playing currently on Pluto TV, and how positive pranks have the ability to lift people's spirits.  It was great catching up with Eric and seeing how the Lord has worked in his life. I hope you enjoy the podcast!

Follow Eric here:

Insta, Tik Tok, Twitter: @ericartell

Check out his show! https://pluto.tv/live-tv/afv-tv

Sign up for his improv class: https://improvwizards.com

He even has his own bitcoin, no joke! https://bitclout.com/u/ericartell

And your life wouldn't be complete unless you participated in his D&D livestream: https://twitch.tv/fracturedroll

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Jordan truly is a legend.  He has had the courage and ability to take a perceived weakness and turn it into a massive strength in his life.  Being born with many health issues including cerebral palsy, Jordan felt the shame that came from being bullied in High School.  Growing up shy, he had discovered that being on stage made him feel very, very alive.  But that passion for acting often led him to facing insecurities because of his limp.  He found that casting directors would look down at his feet whenever he walked in the room.  This made him feel quite insecure as he journeyed through life.  Then, when the Chosen miraculously came in his life, director Dallas Jenkins, had the foresight to use his illness to bring great depth and power to his character.  Now Jordan hopes to inspire people everywhere that you can use whatever perceived insecurity you have and turn it into a force for good.  In addition to being on the Chosen, Jordan is currently looking for opportunities to go speak to youth about the dangers of bullying and how to be a force for good in the world.  Truly an honor to have him on the podcast.  Enjoy!

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@TheJordanRoss on FB, Insta, and Twitter

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Randy Garn truly is a serial entrepreneur.  From selling worms to local fisherman to opening up miniature golf courses, to taking out women's garbage for $1, Randy loves the idea of being self sufficient by truly serving others.  He loves working with his best friends in everything that he does.  And he absolutely LOVES people.  This he feels is the secret to all of his success in life.  He truly has desires to serve and love people.  Instead of thinking of how much financial gain he could make with a deal, he thinks about how best to serve someone.  This has attracted much of the success in Randy's life.  Above all, his relationship with his Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have come first in his life.  By prioritizing them first in his life, he has felt that everything else just magically fell into place the way it was meant.  Randy exudes joy.  He has an incredibly infectious personality and it has helped him to win the hearts of others.  He truly has gathered many wonderful people into his life and is constantly thinking of how to best lift others up.  Super fun catching up with him.  Enjoy the podcast!

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Rick Macy is not a force to be reckoned with. Truly a man of God, he has been led his whole life to shine his light into the world. 

Growing up, acting was the furthest thing from Rick's heart. But even as a sophomore in high school, when his uncle who served in WW2 asked him what he was going to do with his life, Rick had absolutely no idea. He didn't play baseball professionally and was at a bit of a loss where to go. On a whim, while at BYU, he decided to give acting a shot. He was terrified to perform on stage, but kept pushing himself to face his fears. 

Still unsure if this was to be his profession, he turned to his faith and asked God if this is what he was meant to do. He knew raising a family would be tough as an actor. Yet he asked anyway. After a profound spiritual experience, Rick used his acting talents to share his love of God with the world, and we are all better for it! Rick has been in some amazing productions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and his performances have literally healed people. 

Rick remains very humble and has inspired thousands of students to build their solid foundation before they commit to acting. And I was honored to be one of those students. 

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Brad and Melissa Johnson are an epic couple. Together they have created many film projects and are constantly trying to better the world. Currently the three of us are partners in a kids show called Let's Get Epic!, where our characters use the power of "Epic Mode" or the power that is inherently within them to face their challenges. The show is all about helping kids learn that they have incredible self-worth and power. This has been a project the three of us have worked on for a few years and now is being launched on Angel Studios. The three of us got together and chatted about why we make movies, why we are excited about Let's Get Epic, and the various challenges we faced as kids. It was an absolute blast doing this podcast. Hope you enjoy!

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Michael Flynn is an absolute legend. His voice alone could soothe the nations. He is a prolific actor that has been in over 100 movies! Just check out his IMDB! 

He's been in the film business since the 80s and has acted in movies like Footloose, The Best Two Years, and the Lamb of God to name a few. He has a motto for his incredible success: Never give up. And he hasn't. He will never retire. He loves what he does—so much so that in this business that is more volatile than investing in Bitcoin, he has thrived. Even in tough times, he has been able to make it through and care for his family. 

Michael can be seen in front of and behind the camera. One of his most recent films, "Who We Are", is one that he directed and touches on subjects that are quite sensitive in our community. But he knows it's important to talk about. And does in a powerful way. 

Michael is a good man that I've had the pleasure of knowing for over 15 years now. His insights in this podcast have been so powerful and poignant. 

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The world became a far far brighter place on October 8th, 1976, when Kirby decided to be born and grace the world with an insane amount of joy.  

Known in the acting community to be the lovable and hilarious man, Kirby has been able to share his immense talents with the world in movies like Singles Ward, The RM, Best Two Years, and Saints and Soldiers.  

He has also been a part of many an improv troupe and has voiced over 1,000 audiobooks. He has made audiobooks cool again! 

Currently, he's on the BYU TV show "Making Good" where he is able to shine a light on organizations that are doing a tremendous amount of good in the world. 

But most importantly, other than his Heavenly Father, his family brings him the greatest source of joy. 

We chatted about remaining joyful in an industry that has so many ups and downs. We also chatted about the importance of finding and staying true to your authentic self, and not letting anyone dissuade you from who you really are. Fantastic convos. Enjoy!

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