Jazz visionary Stix Bones sits down with Quinn Lemley to share the soulful journey of being a working musician, composer, and fellow Recording Academy artist.Founder of Urban Jazz Vision, Stix opens up about the importance of music theory, his open-ended horn charts, and how his music invites listeners to indulge in the moment. His philosophy? Fellowship, heart, and mindset are everything.From performing at the Grammy's to crafting over 100 recordings, Stix reveals how he channels inspiration, emotion, and discipline into every beat — blending intellect and groove with a deep purpose.

Quinn Lemley sits down with cabaret powerhouse Goldie Dver — Philly born, NYC forged, and forever fabulous. Goldie shares:• Her journey from the 1970s NYC scene to international cabaret stages.• The deeply personal role her late husband, Paul played in her rehearsal process and artistry.• Her new critically acclaimed Randy Newman tribute show, “You’ve Got a Friend — Celebrating the Songs of Randy Newman”, which debuted at London’s renowned venue Wilson & Gould’s The Crazy Coqs in October 2025, was inspired by her personal friendship with Randy himself.• Her heartfelt charity work with Goldie’s Kids for St. Jude, using her voice and stage to uplift children in need.Join us for a show that blends glamor, grit, love, and legacy — where cabaret becomes life, and life becomes art.QuinnLemley.com

Philly-based singer, actor, and entrepreneur Blair Johnson sits down with Quinn Lemley to share how he turns life into performance — and performance into purpose.Fresh off his New York City debut of Shaken and Stirred, Blair opens up about his audition for RENT, how he treats every opportunity like a concert, and why he leads with emotion over words.A digital-age showman, he breaks down his strategy for building audiences through content creation, choosing material that mirrors his story, and showing up — fully.And his biggest motivation? His daughter.This episode is filled with charisma, vulnerability, and the drive to "do the doing" — no matter what.

Quinn Lemley welcomes Renée Lee Rosenberg, international speaker, talent development coach, and author of the upcoming book The Artichoke Assessment: Peel Life’s Layers to Reveal Your Purpose.With wisdom, heart, and humor, Renée shares how to uncover your core purpose, boost intergenerational productivity, and lead with emotional intelligence — all through the power of positivity.

This Sunday on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley dives into danger, desire, and deception with debut novelist Lee Sato, whose breakout lesbian espionage thriller, Hornet’s Nest, has just launched on Amazon.Lee opens up about her creative process, where her inspiration comes from, and how she turned personal fire into a fierce, fast-paced spy story. As she hits the road for her book tour, she invites readers into a world of secrets, suspense — and fierce female power.Hornet’s Nest — Available now on Amazon

Quinn Lemley meets Olympic cycling coach Greg “Wingtoe” McKenzie at the iconic Skyscraper Harlem Race, sponsored by Foxworthy Realty.Greg shares what it really takes to become a world-class athlete: not just speed, but discipline, grit, and showing up—again and again. Whether you’re chasing medals or mastering mindset, his story is a blueprint for greatness.

This Sunday on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with model, actress, comedian, adventurer, and author Wendy Stuart, whose memoir She’s The Last Model Standing is a hilarious, heartfelt ride through the world of fashion, fame, and fearless reinvention.From dancing with shamans in the Amazon to fitting for Michael Kors, Wendy brings her signature wit and wanderlust to every role — and every runway. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind force of nature!

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This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley explores the future of creativity with special guest Howard Bloom — author, thinker, and music industry legend. Together they tackle one of today’s biggest questions: Will AI replace writers, artists, and creators, or simply give us new tools to amplify our genius?From the typewriter to ChatGPT, Bloom explains why every technological leap reshapes creativity — but never destroys the human spark.#SecretsOfTheStage#HowardBloom#WritingAndAI#FutureOfCreativity#QuinnLemley#AIAndTheArts#WillAIReplaceUs#MNNtv#CreativeRevolution

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with Queens-born rapper Ben Bacardi, who turned personal struggle into lyrical fire. After battling depression and anxiety, Ben returned to his roots — music — and released his debut EP, Prescription to Rap, a raw, beat-driven journey of healing and hope.Influenced by legends like Jay-Z, Biggie, and Nas, Ben blends old-school hip-hop with the energy of rock and soul. A father, entrepreneur, and artist, he shares how rhythm, resilience, and love fuel his rise — one track at a time.

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley welcomes two powerhouses of style:Madonna Williams — AKA Diva, international TV host, celebrity stylist, personal shopper, and owner of Glam Sense Beauty Bar. AlliE B — designer, seamstress, and founder of Violaceae Couture, where fashion and passion become one-of-a-kind couture.Together, they spill the secrets on style, design, fashion week, and what it takes to be irresistibly fabulous in NYC and beyond. ✨💃 #SecretsOfTheStage#QuinnLemley#MadonnaWilliamsDiva#AlliEB#ViolaceaeCouture#GlamSenseBeautyBar#StyleIcons#FashionWeekNYC#CoutureQueens#CelebrityStylist#FabulousAndFearless#MNNtv#NYCFashion