Taboo Talk

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day. Guest star Shawn Cornelius is a singer , actor , musician , radio host , author , screenwriter , director and a stand up comedian by career.

He graduated from Shaw University in Raleigh NC with a BA Degree in Theatre Arts.

Shawn is a veteran entertainer with

many credits to his name.

Shawn aka The Romantic Funnyman has been a stand up comedian for over two decades and has appeared on BET Comic View ( 4x All Star ) , HBO comedy tours , Cruise Ships , over 250 colleges and headlines nationwide comedy clubs across the country.

He's also a modern day renaissance man as he has authored a book Expressions of Love & Romance , a radio show of the same name , released 3 music albums ( cds ) and 2 live comedy dvds.

In 2017 he created the music tribute show band called The Legends Of Soul starring Shawn Cornelius. His show has appeared on the main stage at B.B. Kings NY , Lucilles Bar & Grill , Groove , Cafe Wha , The Poconos and several venues in NY and NJ.

A few of his acting credits include Law & Order , The Jackie Robinson Story, Hollywood Outlaw where he portrayed Cedric The Entertainer , Footprints and a starring role in the stage play Best Kept Secrets and the musical Back In The Dayz.

In 2019 Shawn revised a one act play he wrote at Shaw University called When Blood Runs Cold and wrote a screenplay called Whatever It Takes The Movie "When Blood Runs Cold". Also from that he released a romantic short Just Say You Love Me and a prequel to the film called Baker "When Blood Runs Cold" The Prequel.

He also wrote and released a romantic short film soundtrack called Just Say You Love Me.

Shawn is one of the writers, producers, directors and stars of the film

He also is the music supervisor , producer and performer on songs for the score and soundtrack.

They started filming in NYC in March of 2019 and finished Sept 15 2019 with a Jan 2020 release date.

For more info visit his website

www.shawncorneliusentertainment.com

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day www.ladycharmaineday.com. Guest star: Neil Blake. About Neil Blake:

Neil Blake has worked behind the scenes in the television industry for over 30 years primarily as a director and associate director.

In 2001 Neil launched the BlakeRadio Network which was a streaming service featuring nine channels; including the very successful streams

Music Massage, Joyful Noise and Rainbow Soul which featured over 25 talk show hosts whom many went on to have their own successful podcast platforms.

The entertainment portal also featured video streaming and articles. Neil ended the project after 15 years because of the lack of revenue and the changing landscape of music streaming and podcasting.

Currently Neil is focused primarily on his photography business.

His work can be seen at NBEventProductions.com &

NeilBlakePhotography.com.

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day.www.ladycharmaineday.com. Guest star: Gloria Gantt. About Gloria Gantt: In September 2018 the vision and name BETTERMAG magazine was given to Gloria when she sought God in finding the purpose of her life. It was imparted to her from God that she was to launch a holistic health magazine proclaiming, A NEWNESS OF LIFE through spiritual living, according to the Word of God, that would yield better health which was attainable to all. In March 2019, BETTERMAG debut in Westbury, New York. Gloria Gantt the visionary of BETTERMAG brings forth a refreshing outlook to the holistic lifestyle. She is a Registered Nurse by profession and incorporates care, love, and knowledge in the articles and content of BETTERMAG. Gloria was the Founding Editor and Publisher of New Life Spiritual Living For Better Health Magazine, the Senior Editor of Changing Times Publication, Health Editor of Devoe Street Times, and TV host of Being Real with Gloria Gantt on Cable Vision, NY. She has been interviewed on Up and Coming Entrepreneurs on WGBB Radio, NY; Gospel In the City Bronxville Network; Lions Roar International TV; and Outreach Today Long Island , NY. BETTERMAG is a holistic magazine catering to the total fulfillment of health for your spirit, soul, and body from a biblical perspective. It operates from the notion of, Be ye transformed from the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2) For Man shall not live by bread alone. (Luke 4:4) and You have chosen what is Better…And it will not be taken away from you. (Luke 10:42. Major contributors and supporters of BETTERMAG are Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bishop Noel Jones, Joel Osteen, Dr. Betty Price, Dr. A.R. Bernard, Vera Moore, Gospel Artists CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Songstress Gladys knight, Actor Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover, Trina McGee-Davis, Louis Gossett Jr. to name a few.

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day www.ladycharmaineday.com Guest star: Zak Sandler. About Zak: Zak Sandler is a mental health advocate with a musical twist. He has played piano on Broadway for WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, MOTOWN, and THE COLOR PURPLE. Zak frequently speaks about his bipolar, having appeared on “This Is Actually Happening” (podcast with 44K+ plays), and “Moments of Clarity” (radio show with 1M+ listeners). He won the 2018 Young Leader Award from the New York State chapter of NAMI, and is a featured speaker with This Is My Brave and the JED Foundation. Zak’s musical, INSIDE MY HEAD, about a young man learning to work with his bipolar, premiered at NY Theatre Barn and was a semi-finalist at the O’Neill Theater’s National Music Theater Conference. It will be touring the US in 2020. He is also creating and hosting a docu-series / podcast, “Insanely Talented,” that explores the link between mental conditions and creativity among celebrity and up-and-coming artists. Zak no longer uses the phrases "mental illness" or "bipolar disorder", because he feels they imply there's something wrong with him. He prefers the terms “mental conditions” and simply, “bipolar”. Our words have the power to end the stigma! Zak is a Yale, B.A., Music, 2008 alumni. For more information on Zak visit his website: www.zaksandler.com

Guest starring Lashawn “Suga Ray” Marston Artist - Author - Educator - Philanthropist

Lashawn Marston, aka "Suga Ray", a Queens native, was born on March 14th, 1984 to Leroy Evans and Kim Marston and was the youngest child of both parents. He attended several schools in Western Queens, including P.S. 111, P.S. 76, I.S. 204, I.S. 126, and I.S. 145, where he graduated with honors. He finished at The Door, a high school equivalency program in Manhattan, where he received his High School Equivalency Diploma in August 2000.

Lashawn has had to overcome great personal adversity (losing his dad at a young age, being shot, going to prison) and in 2007 made a conscious decision to remove himself from the destructive path he found himself on and instead decided to use his time to help families and individuals that were burdened with their own trials. Lashawn began volunteering his time alongside countless community activists, such as Erica Ford in Queens and Geoffrey Davis in Brooklyn. With the guidance of these two giants, "Suga Ray", built a global name for himself.

He has traveled throughout the U.S addressing many issues that plague the Nation, especially the people and communities that have been historically underserved. Lashawn has additionally become an artistic figure within his own right, landing a leading role in a 2010 production of, "Love Doesn't Hurt", a stage play revealing domestic abuse, as well as being known as a dynamic Spoken Word artist under the name of "Suga Ray".

After the birth of his daughter, Usha, in 2016, Lashawn committed to writing and publishing a book dedicated to her, and in August of 2017, ?“Dear Usha: Messages To My First Born”? was released.

Lashawn has made great strides in his quest for personal growth, as well as in improving the situations and conditions of the world at large.

www.lashawnmarston.com

Marla Schultz is a headlining standup comedian, speaker, actress and media personality. Her most important role to date is being The Slayer of Shame, saving lives one punchline at a time. Crediting her comedy superpowers for the personal successes in her own life trajectory, she fervently communicates that humor heals and creates compassion within ourselves and with others. Marla’s engaging sense of humor in her live performances and social media supports a loyal, global fan base at main stage comedy clubs, theaters and on cruise lines. For two years she toured nationally with fellow comedian Chelsea Handler and has entertained the U.S. Military troops overseas. Marla’s a comedy festival favorite and has appeared at: The Nantucket Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Laughing Devil Comedy Festival, Los Angeles Comedy Festival, Raleigh’s Oak City Comedy Festival, The Toyota Comedy Festival, Marshall’s Women Comedy Festival and Boston’s Women in Comedy Festival. Marla is a regular guest on Sirius XM Insight’s Tell Me Everything with John Fugelsang and podcasts.  She also offers customized workshops and presentations, providing keynote speech writing and editing. Marla’s wanderlust takes her to the far corners of the world, resides and colludes in New York City with husband Mark and their Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka puppy, Teddi B. For more information MarlaSchultz.com

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day www.ladycharmaineday.com. Guest speaker Mrs. Arlene Day aka Mama Day. About Mrs. Arlene Day aka Mama Day:

 Mrs. Arlene Day aka Mama Day is a author, mental health Advocate and motivational speaker. She is a 73 year old retired LPN (licensed practical nurse) with over 40 years experience. Mama Day alao worked for the airport for 17 years waving in and parking planes. Mrs. Arlene Day is a NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenter, NYC Parks Department Senior Swim Olympics Champion since 2016 and medalled swimmer. Mama Day is a proud mother of three grown children who all graduated from universities and are happily married. Mama Day is also a proud grandmother of four: three girls and a boy. Mrs. Arlene Day serves on the board of directors for t Saint Mary’s Senior Marlins. She  also serve as the Vice President for the Saint Mary’s Senior Marlins. Mama Day thanks her children, grandchildren, family and friends for their support as in all her endeavors. She hopes to be an example for others that you are never too old to start something new and that happiness is a choice, choose to be happy. For more information on Mrs. Arlene Day aka Mama Day visit www.mrsarleneday.com

Taboo Talk Featuring Lady Charmaine Day. On this episode, Lady Charmaine Day shares wellness tools for good mental health that anyone can use if they want good mental health, peace of mind, happiness and contentment. This is a show that you don't want to miss.

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day helps individuals transform their mind, body and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ. On this episode of Taboo Talk, guest star Gina Rizzolo-Epstein shares wellness tools for good mental health that anyone can use.

About Gina Rizzolo-Epstein:

Gina left Pitman for New York City in 1984 to go to the Fashion Institute Technology.

There she worked full time in the Fashion Industry while she went to school. She earned as Associates Degree In Fashion Merchandising and Buying. Her Fashion Career lasted 18 years. It was her good fortune to go the New School University in New York City to get her undergraduate degree in Film Studies. Gina graduated with honors in the Spring of 2004. She then entered and graduated from the Media Studies Graduate Program the following fall at the New School where she met Jesse.

Once they both graduated they embarked on the adventure of owning their documentary filmmaking company J&G Media. Gina and Jesse were married in 2008. In 2013, at age 50, Gina gave birth to their beautiful daughter Myah.

Gina volunteered for the National Alliance of Mental Illness as a speaker for NAMI's In Our Own Voice Program. 

In 2017, she embarked on a career as a blogger and children’s book writer. The name of Gina's blog is Gtopia and it encompasses her life in Costa Rica, being a mother, wife and advocate for others. As Gina's hero Carrie Fisher put it, we have to go out and be heroes for those who can’t.

Whether you are viewing one of her films, reading one of her Gtopia blog posts or attending one of her presentations, Gina wants people to be left with the experience of being with someone who is authentic.

For more information on Gina visit www.ggtopia.com

This is an episode you don't want to miss.

Taboo Talk featuring Lady Charmaine Day helps individuals transform their mind, body and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ. On this episode of Taboo Talk, guest star Michael Weitzman shares wellness tools for good mental health that anyone can use.

About Michael Weitzman: I am an Engaged 58 year old Professional Maximum Impact Awareness Speaker & Performer

on my Workshop/Presentation called: THE 3 AMIGOS OF MENTAL HEALTH. a NAMI In Our

Own Voice Speaker & Member, an Assistant Care Coordinator for St Vincent's Hospital, a Peer

Academy Graduate with Provisional Certificate, a Trained Peer Support Specialist, a Paramus

Stigma Free Zone Speaker & Member, a Trained Mental Health First Aid, have 2 Adult Girls I'm

very close to, has performed twice with Stand-Up for Mental Health and perform my own Stand

Up Comedy based on Mental Health, & writing my Book & Screenplay for my Movie that will be

the Book & Movie of All Books & Movies on Mental Health, Mental Health Challenges, & so much

more!

This is a show you don't want to miss!!!

Michael Weitzman can be reached at 914-523-5766 or [email protected]