On today's episode, I sit with Denise Stephanie Hewitt, "The NYU Student Ditching Class to Shoot the Met Gala" (via Cultured Magazine). We discuss her recent accomplishments which include being featured in Essence magazine as well as attending the Gordon Parks Foundation gala alongside some notable figures.

On this week's episode, I sit down with actress Isabella Tabio who has appeared on television shows such as Chicago PD, Rap Sh!t by Issa Rae, and numerous national commercials. She details her experiences as an actress while I parallel them with my experiences as a model. We also discuss how to cope with the inevitable challenges that exist in both industries.

Do you think that you are special? Social media may be contributing to this mindset with certain trends that lead people to believe that they are "different" from others. Although it is human nature to feel that you are, I think we must remember that nobody is special...because everyone is.

Damaging beauty standards have been ingrained in us for centuries, however, they continue to be perpetuated today through notions like "pretty privilege". And our perceptions of beauty are also shaped by our varying perspectives.

Manifestation is becoming an excuse to avoid work and be delusional, especially among Gen-Zers. And "aesthetics" are killing our individuality and sense of personal identity.