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One of Hollywood’s most exciting rising stars of today, Skyh Alvester Black continues to make a mark and hone his talents as an actor, artist, and producer. This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction’ Anthony on Tyler Perry’s smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen’s Men”; Season 2 is currently airing on BET+. 

Topics Covered

Season 2 of "All The Queen's Men

Executive producing and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” 

His battle for homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime.

More Skyh Alvester Black

Additional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime’s critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Skyh also led season one of AMC ALLBLK’s legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh was recently seen starring on TV One’s feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-Award winning director Victoria Rowell. 

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One of Hollywood’s most exciting rising stars of today, Skyh Alvester Black continues to make a mark and hone his talents as an actor, artist, and producer. This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction’ Anthony on Tyler Perry’s smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen’s Men”; Season 2 is currently airing on BET+. 

Deji LaRay is a multi-talented actor, writer, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who is gearing up for the release of the new show he created, "Johnson." After realizing there was a stereotype against African American men not sharing emotions or expressing themselves, he knew the world needed a show that not only showcases the opposite but would also help close the divide between the understanding of men and women.

Topics Covered

Season 2 of All the Queen's Men

Executive producing and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” 

Skyh's battle for homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime.

"Johnson" on Bounce TV is now airing Season 2.

How did the idea for this show come about, and what was the process in making this project a reality.

More Skyh Alvester Black

Additional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime’s critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Skyh also led season one of AMC ALLBLK’s legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh was recently seen starring on TV One’s feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-Award winning director Victoria Rowell. 

More on Deji LaRay

LaRay can be seen starring in seasons 2 and 3 of the Amazon Prime series "Age of the Living Dead." He also spent six seasons on the Amazon series "Bosch," and appeared in three episodes during the first season of the OWN series "Greenleaf."

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Listen in as I have an honest conversation with Award-Winning Civil Rights Attorney, Best-Selling Author, Areva Martin Esq. discussing her book, AWAKENING, in which she continues to explore societal norms for gender roles within America’s average working environment. Challenging a supposedly forward- thinking society to look in the mirror and re-evaluate the archaic perspective of a woman’s role in and around the workplace. She intends for this 185-page book to be the average working woman’s manual to breaking outdated generational gender roles.

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Areva Martin has been identified as a California Super Lawyer for the last five years.

Founding member of Martin & Martin, LLP, one of Los Angeles’ premier African American female-owned law firms.

Areva Martin’s charity, Special Needs Network (SSN) recently raised more than 500K during a recent fundraising drive.

More about Awakening

“AWAKENING: Ladies, Leadership And The Lies We’ve Been Told” is a three-prong approach to defining, exploring and solving the five key falsehoods that have historically kept women at an inequitable position in society. While acknowledging the strides female leaders have taken in pushing the movement forward, the book takes an honest account of gender equity in our society today, including its myriad shortcomings. The final section is devoted to actionable items, strategies and solutions necessary to rebuild a society that not only values gender equity, but Martin's welcoming voice invites readers into a hard conversation. Real-world anecdotes give vivid context to this deeply researched book, which delivers an accessible understanding of the challenges we face along with the essential guidance to overcome them.

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With season 2 of "Johnson" airing on Bounce TV every Sunday, Thomas Q Jones is excited for viewers to see how the show tackles some tough topics like divorce, interracial love, sexuality, and finances. And as a executive producer on the show, he's also proud to be part of a team that is paving the way for other creators of color.

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Being a showrunner and executive producer.

Addressing Black male stereotypes with this show

How Cedric is paving the way in Hollywood for creators/producers like him and Deji

"JOHNSON's" take on divorce, interracial love, sexuality, finances, manhood

Season 2 airs Sundays, 8/7c

More about "Johnson:

"Johnson" is a dramedy that focuses on life-long best friends, all of whom share the same last name, centering around their intriguing and sometimes complicated journey of love, friendship, heartbreak, and personal growth in a world we all recognize. The series is produced in partnership with Cedric The Entertainer and Eric C. Rhone’s A Bird & A Bear Entertainment, Deji LaRay, and Thomas Q. Jones’ Midnight Train Productions. LaRay and Jones serve as showrunners and executive producers, with Rhone, Cedric The Entertainer, and Reesha L. Archibald serving as executive producers.

More about Bounce

Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off-network series, specials, and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, over the top on Roku and Apple TV, and on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks’ newest free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV Sling, and Xumo.

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Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...

Watch Trailer Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsgUZt40VX0

Stream Here on Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/overcomer-deluxe/1629059384

Stream on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/08cvalavBpPKGh23e97pt3

Topics Covered

‘Completion’ being a major theme on the album.

Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?

There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?

More on Overcomer

Overcomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011’s Madea’s Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann’s kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.

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Tonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate who has been delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. Her latest project, Aftershock, is an Original Documentary from Onyx Collective and ABC News Studios, streams Tuesday, July 19 on Hulu. It journeys into the world of childbirth complications experienced by minority women.

Topics Covered

What is MOVITA ORGANICS

PLEASE, BABY, PLEASE

Maternal death rate during birth.

Why C-Sections are so prevalent during birth.

THe importance and history of mid-wives.

More on Tonya Lewis Lee

Tonya Lewis Lee is a producer, film director, writer, entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate, delivering meaningful content that resonates with marginalized communities for over twenty years. As a television producer, Lee served as Executive Producer on the episodic Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It. She produced her first limited series, Miracle’s Boys, at Nickelodeon based on the Jacqueline Woodson Novel of the same name which remains classic television today.

Tonya Lewis Lee created Movita to help women gain a baseline of good nutrition, and a practice of positive choices that support a lifestyle of well-being. Tonya’s professional journey into health and wellness started in 2007 when she began serving as the National Spokesperson for the “A Healthy Baby Begins with You” campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. It was through this work as a women’s health advocate that her own health journey took form, ultimately embarking on a lifestyle of wellness. This personal health journey coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit led Tonya to create Movita for women.

Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.

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P-Valley fans were introduced to John Clarence Stewart this season as Big Teak, and he's quickly become a fan-favorite. I sat down with John to talk about the importance of the role, the process of booking this role and creating this character on-screen and impact on his career. 

Topics Covered

Importance of the role,

The process of booking this role and creating this character on-screen and impact on his career,

Feedback about the representation of this role that he's heard from viewers/fans

The impact of NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

More on John Clarence Stewart

John can be seen on the sophomore season of the Starz! crime drama series, P-VALLEY as Big Teak, created and written by Katori Hall. John starred on NBC’s ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST as Simon alongside Jane Levy and Skylar Astin. He reprised his role for a holiday-themed, feature-length film based on the Emmy-winning show, ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS which aired on Roku TV this past holiday season. John can also be seen on the Netflix anthology series WHAT/IF opposite Renee Zellweger. Prior to that, he recurred on both seasons of the Netflix / Marvel series LUKE CAGE. His other television credits include HAWAII FIVE-0, THE GOOD FIGHT, BLUE BLOODS, THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA, and GOTHAM.

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Mental health is something that's often swept under the rug. But it's important to talk about it and understand how it can affect our lives. In this episode, Schellie Fanfan, and I discuss the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, stress management, and offer some tips for overcoming negativity. Also, Daniel Carcillo, former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion, opens up about his struggles with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how psychedelics have helped him heal. In a raw and emotional interview, Carcillo discusses how psycho-assisted therapy using psychedelics has changed his life for the better. He introduces the motivation behind founding Wesana, his biotechnology company Wesana Health.

Topics Covered

Overcoming life obstacles

Counteracting emotional disturbances

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Symptom management (anxiety, depression, fear, self esteem, trauma)

Daniel’s journey leaving the NHL and his own personal struggle as a survivor of TBI (traumatic brain injury)

Daniel’s path to psychedelic-assisted therapy and his ultimate success with the treatment 

Founding Wesana (including the vision behind the company, the years of research that went into it–– as well as the pioneering work that the company is now doing in the mental health care space)

His work as an advocate for others afflicted by TBI

The future of psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating traumatic brain injuries and mental illnesses 

More on Shellie Fan Fan

Schellie Fanfan is a Haitian American female, born in Manhattan and raised in Queens Village, New York. She is the daughter of two strong parents who raised her with the values of honesty, ambition, kindness, family first and spiritual centeredness. Her father is a retired attorney and registered record administrator while her mother is a fashion designer and seamstress. She is the youngest of two daughters and a member of an extremely large extended family. Ms. Fanfan is the proud mother of Etana (18 years of age) and Philippe (16 years of age). She has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in addition to two Master’s degrees from Florida State University in Mental Health Counseling and Human Services and Systems. Ms. Fanfan is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor since March of 2005. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Mental Health and Behavioral Services which in an outpatient interdisciplinary agency for children, adolescents and adults. Schellie is also the founder and sole owner of Ask Schellie Consulting, LLC where she consults with individuals, businesses, ministries and organizations to maximize performance and productivity. She is an ordained Minister who uses spiritual and psychological evidenced based interventions to transform lives, businesses and organizations.

More on Daniel Carcillo

Daniel Carcillo is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wesana Health, a biotechnology company focused on developing the novel therapies of tomorrow and delivering new care paradigms today. A well-known speaker and advocate on behalf of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors and people dealing with mental health challenges, Mr. Carcillo spent nearly a decade researching different treatment regimens and consulting experts to find effective care for his mental health conditions. In 2019, Mr. Carcillo founded Wesana, bringing together leaders in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries to move forward his vision to deliver novel pharmaceuticals that help optimize treatment outcomes for patients with mental health disorders.

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Mental health is something that's often swept under the rug. But it's important to talk about it and understand how it can affect our lives. In this episode, Schellie Fanfan, and I discuss the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, stress management, and offer some tips for overcoming negativity.

Topics Covered

Overcoming life obstacles

Counteracting emotional disturbances

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Symptom management (anxiety, depression, fear, self esteem, trauma)

More on Shellie Fan Fan

Schellie Fanfan is a Haitian American female, born in Manhattan and raised in Queens Village, New York. She is the daughter of two strong parents who raised her with the values of honesty, ambition, kindness, family first and spiritual centeredness. Her father is a retired attorney and registered record administrator while her mother is a fashion designer and seamstress. She is the youngest of two daughters and a member of an extremely large extended family. Ms. Fanfan is the proud mother of Etana (18 years of age) and Philippe (16 years of age). She has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in addition to two Master’s degrees from Florida State University in Mental Health Counseling and Human Services and Systems. Ms. Fanfan is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor since March of 2005. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Mental Health and Behavioral Services which in an outpatient interdisciplinary agency for children, adolescents and adults. Schellie is also the founder and sole owner of Ask Schellie Consulting, LLC where she consults with individuals, businesses, ministries and organizations to maximize performance and productivity. She is an ordained Minister who uses spiritual and psychological evidenced based interventions to transform lives, businesses and organizations.

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Daniel Carcillo, former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion, opens up about his struggles with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how psychedelics have helped him heal. In a raw and emotional interview, Carcillo discusses how psycho-assisted therapy using psychedelics has changed his life for the better. He introduces the motivation behind founding Wesana, his biotechnology company Wesana Health.

Topics Covered

• Daniel’s journey leaving the NHL and his own personal struggle as a survivor of TBI (traumatic brain injury)
• Daniel’s path to psychedelic-assisted therapy and his ultimate success with the treatment
• Founding Wesana (including the vision behind the company, the years of research that went into it–– as well as the pioneering work that the company is now doing in the mental health care space)
• His work as an advocate for others afflicted by TBI
• The future of psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating traumatic brain injuries and mental illnesses

More on Daniel Carcillo

Daniel Carcillo is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wesana Health, a biotechnology company focused on developing the novel therapies of tomorrow and delivering new care paradigms today. A well-known speaker and advocate on behalf of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors and people dealing with mental health challenges, Mr. Carcillo spent nearly a decade researching different treatment regimens and consulting experts to find effective care for his mental health conditions. In 2019, Mr. Carcillo founded Wesana, bringing together leaders in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries to move forward his vision to deliver novel pharmaceuticals that help optimize treatment outcomes for patients with mental health disorders.

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