The Artist Pivot

In part 2 of the season finale I am joined by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon. She is the founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm dedicated to inspiring creatives to engage with their personal and business finances and Hell Yeah, Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping agency for creative businesses. Her career experiences in banking, business consulting, financial planning, and wealth management have informed her financial philosophies. She is a TED speaker and her work has been published or featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Vice, TIME, in other publications, and on NPR. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife.

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Paco de Leon
Instagram @thehellyeahgroup
Website: www.theheallyeahgroup.com

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by professional figure skater and choreographer turned Realtor Jermey Ten. Jeremy Ten is a Junior National Champion, the 2015 Canadian Silver medalist, and a 2 time world team member. He has traveled the world both competitively and professionally having toured with Bietak productions and Cirque du Soleil. Jeremy now works as a realtor in one of the World's hottest markets, Vancouver, BC while still staying involved in the sport he loves through choreography.

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Jeremy Ten
Instagram: @jeremyjten
Website: www.jeremyten.ca

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by BLUE. Hailing from Brooklyn, BLUE is a podcaster, photographer and brand consultant that started off as an independent music artist. He has taken his different experiences and pulled them together for conversations on his podcast blue Dope which has featured the likes of Selling Tampa’s Sharelle Rosado, Sistas Devale Ellis and Claire Sulmers of fashion bomb daily to name a few.

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BLUE
Instagram: @bluedopetv @blue @bluepictorial  

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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Shirine Babb is an award winning artist who is passionate and committed to diversity, creativity, and professionalism. In addition to more than 20 years of acting experience, Shirine has a BFA in musical theatre, a MA from East 15 Acting Conservatory in London and MFA from USD/The Old Globe in classical theater. Shirine supports students by serving as an Instructor at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and mentor to aspiring actors and artists.

Shirine is an AEA and SAG/AFTRA union actress, who can be seen in theatrical productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Regionally. Notable Broadway plays include Harry Potter: The Cursed Child and Lincoln Center’s production of Macbeth with Ethan Hawk. She is currently in Merchant of Venice, a coproduction between Theatre For A New Audience and Shakespeare Theatre Company. Her on screen appearances include national commercials and popular shows such as Iron Fist, Blue Bloods, and Madam Secretary. Shirine’s accolades include the Helen Hayes Award, Critics Circle Award nomination, Theater Circle Award nomination, and the ADELCO Award nomination. 

Shirine is the CEO and founder of ACTORSPREP LLC., the new online service providing quality readers to actors when they need them most. 

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Shirine Babb
Instagram: @shubabbs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shirine.babb

Actors Prep:
Instagram: @actorsprepllc
Website: https://actrsprep.com/

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by Actor, Producer, Teaching Artist, Writer, and Strategist Davon Williams. Two-Time Anthem Award winner, Davon Williams is an International performer, the Director of Communications for Black Theatre Coalition, and a TED Talk alum. He is committed to using his talents to bring about substantive social change within his industry. As a performing artist, he has appeared in several national/international commercials, worked on TV/film projects as a member of SAG-AFTRA, and is an award-winning stage actor who has been featured throughout America and Asia. He has served as a ghostwriter for several politicians,  aided in the Occupy Hong Kong movement, and wrote for leaders of the Freddie Gray uprising. His podcast “The Receipts w/ Davon Williams”, became a viral sensation that led to major policy changes within the industry along with the creation and passing of the landmark legislation - the Black Theatre Matters Bill.

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Davon Williams
Instagram: @daywilling
Website: http://www.davonwilliams.com/home
Youtube Channel/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCby_daXzNXlBjWcUWXLGo7g

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by Singer, Actor, Streamer, and now vlogger Renée Jackson. Born and raised in sunny Tampa, Florida, Renée grew up listening to her father play records. Influenced by Pop, Soul and R&B divas such as Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson, Renée found her gift of song. Her growing interest in all things music, would earn her a spot in the prestigious musical theatre program at Blake High School of the Performing Arts. During her senior year, she had the opportunity to audition for Pippin. It wasn’t until she landed her first lead role as “Leading Player” that her journey with musical theater would be sealed.

 Jackson later went on to study musical theater at Ball State University (B.F.A.), where she was able to hone her craft and expand on the fundamentals of singing, acting, and dancing. 

 Post collegiate training, Jackson took to the stage for several theme parks, cruise liners, and theaters both regional and international. After landing the role of Felicia Farrell in Memphis, Renée acquired a membership with Actor’s Equity. These opportunities helped shape and mold her into the professional she is today.

 Now a NYC-based actress, Ms. Jackson resides in Union City, New Jersey. When she’s not on stage, she can be found serving up life chats across social media as a live-streamer and blogger. Her down-time is filled with fitness, podcast, home-decor, dance, and natural hair care. She enjoys planning, personal development books, traveling abroad, and spicy foods.

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Renée Jackson
Instagram: @the.reneessence 

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On the episode I am joined by Carlita Victoria. Carlita is a Raleigh, NC native and a lover of cupcakes and laughter. Carlita founded Darkness RISING Nonprofit for Black mental health to create a safe space and mental health resources for the Black community, due to her personal mental health experiences. Selected credits:  DR. OZ, APPLE, AARP, Reg: IN THE HEIGHTS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, HAIRSPRAY, THE COLOR PURPLE, DREAMGIRLS, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Tours: BROAD COMEDY, CHUCK DAVIS & THE AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE ENSEMBLE, MADAGASCAR LIVE CHINA, CIRCUS CONELLI SWITZERLAND. Carlita is a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor and the Chief Wellness Advisor for the Harriet Tubman Effect.  

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Carlita Victoria
Instagram: @itsCarlitaV
Website: www.carlitavictoria.com
Darkness RISING Nonprofit: @DarknessRISINGProject

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by Actor and Teaching Artist Keisha Gilles. Keisha Gilles is a theater artist who guides humans as they grow in their artistry through light, laughter and love. Light, for times when we allow the shadows of doubt and fear to dim the glow. Laughter, for times when perfectionism and ambition make mistakes serious instead of opportunities to learn. Love, for the sensitive soul who honors her and the world by sharing their art. Currently, Keisha is a featured ensemble member in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. Recently, Keisha began working toward a degree in social work and applying that knowledge to my teaching artistry. Keisha made her Broadway debut with The Book of Mormon. She has also been on tour with The Book of Mormon and Aladdin, played The Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol at Hanover Theater, BJ in Smokey Joe’s Café at Stages St. Louis, and Marta in Company at Playhouse on Park.

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Keisha Gilles
Instagram: @quiche_keish_

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by Intuitive Healer/Performer/Teaching Artist/Entrepreneur Queen Shereen Macklin. Queen Shereen is a bright, bold and vibrant soul who embodies her vision of freedom, transparency and connection for all womxn-more specifically womxn of color who have often been silenced, downplayed or ignored. She is a native New Yorker who currently resides in her spiritual home of New Orleans. She earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from North Carolina A&T State University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. As a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, she has performed on stages across the United States and internationally, commercials, film and voiceover work.​ She loves creating and producing work with her soul tribe that inspires and heals. With over 20 years of experience as an educator and creator of theatre/dance programs for both children and adults in underserved communities throughout New York City, Los Angeles and New Orleans, she brings this same dedication and passion to the work that she continues to do as an Intuitive Healer, Professional Performing Artist, Certified Life Coach, Teaching Artist and Entrepreneur. Her mission is to embody and create safe spaces for womxn of color to discover, heal and inspire in order to be the fullest expression of themselves and reveal their true voices to the world.

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Shereen Macklin
Instagram:@iamqueenshereen
Website: https://www.queenshereen.com/

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com/podcast
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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On this episode I am joined by artist Hamadi Price. Hamadi has always been drawn to self expression and expressionism in general through art, whether movement and performance or visual mediums like photography and film. With a natural love for storytelling, art, culture and entertainment have always been at the heart of what excites and energizes him. He currently exercises many muscles as photographer, director, director of photography, and editor within his work. He's been published in various publications and media outlets such as The CUT, Billboard, Okayplayer, BRICK Magazine, Women’s Running Magazine and others.

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Hamadi Price
Instagram:@princehamadi

Ayana Major Bey
Website: www.ayanabey.com
Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot 

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