Simone Berry has been named a Vogue Business 100 Innovator and enjoyed a two-decade career in fashion, streetwear, and celebrity brands.   In this episode of The Creative Block, Simone shares her latest venture, People of Crypto.  POC is a gaming hub in the Metaverse with a focus on Equity and Inclusion.  Along with Co-Founder Akbar Hamid, they have created a one of a kind Web3 gaming environment with a focus on creating a culture of acceptance.

To support, explore or get involved, see the POC links below:

https://www.peopleofcrypto.io/

https://www.instagram.com/peopleofcryptolab/

POC on Twitter

@People0fCrypto

To watch The Creative Block on You Tube, Click Below:

https://www.youtube.com/@vinpixstudios/videos

Trying to make sense of the failed FTX Exchange, Samuel Bankman and 477 million dollar hack/seisure headlines?  I sit down with Emily Tang, Vice President of Blockchain at USC to help me understand the rise and fall of this failed Crypto Exchange.  She shares her thoughts on SBF’s inner circle, the need for regulation and what it means to the Web3 space going forward. 

My conversation with Kara Bertok and Debralee Daco. Kara is the owner and host of Kara Karaoke, an online and in person karaoke and music quiz show. Debralee is co-host and accomplished stage actor and singer. 

Watch the full You Tube interview here:

https://youtu.be/t2Y1cV6KcSg

More on Kara Bertok:

https://www.karakaraoke.com/

https://www.karabertok.com/

https://www.facebook.com/KaraKaraokeEntertainment/

https://www.instagram.com/karakaraokeent/

https://youtu.be/U_DetWbotgU

Links for Debralee Daco:

https://www.facebook.com/debralee.daco

https://www.instagram.com/bazlabituin/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYm5Gs3TCtY

Veteran Comedian, Voice Over/On Camera Actor, & Ventriloquist, John DiCrosta talks stand up, voice over, puppets, Yo Yos and what it was like to meet his idols, The Smothers Brothers.

Watch the full You Tube episode here to see shots from our Bubble Room and Dunkin Coffee photoshoot:

https://youtu.be/DXjALJZAPSs

John on Social:

https://johndicrosta.com/ https://www.facebook.com/john.dicrosta/ https://twitter.com/JohnDiCrosta https://www.instagram.com/JohnnyD163 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwYTHT3LDMjulKUBt3PTaA

John's Animation Demo Produced by Donna Grillo:

https://soundcloud.com/donna-grillo/john-dicrosta-animation-demo?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

My conversation with director/producer Ashley Maria and producer/writer Lea-Ann W. Berst on their social impact project Pioneers In Skirts, a multi-award-winning film that examines the barriers and setbacks women confront in their careers. Analyzing the stereotyping and sexism that can chip away at a girl’s and woman’s pioneering ambition, the film helps viewers understand what they (themselves) can do to change it.  Be the change!

Full Interview with Ashley and Lea-Ann on You Tube: https://youtu.be/UY87UCKnOKo

Ashley Maria IG @itsashleymaria

Lea-Ann W. Berst IG @lwoodwardberst

Pioneers in Skirts:  pioneersinskirts.com

Pioneersinskirts.com/movie-impact-relay

Vimeo.com/ondemand/pioneerathome

VINPIX Studios | IG @vinpixstudios

Full Interview on You Tube: https://youtu.be/UY87UCKnOKo

Writer, Director Claire Kay shares her mental health podcast, 2020 Psych.  Along with her father Michael Hernandez, a double board certified Psychiatrist, they explore the stresses of of anxiety, the stay at home orders and popular self diagnosis among young people.  See more of Claire's episodes at @2020psychpodcast on Instagram.

Fashion Greek USC & Graphix Collab have been my go to print and design studio for creating one of a kind designs on repurposed apparel for the VINPIX brand. I sat down with owner Mark Yeung to hear about how it all began, surviving COVID and his thoughts on the future of fashion printing. We even got a chance to look a few examples of my product fresh from his studio.

Apologies to my audio listeners who have to “hear” about my product show and tell. Make sure and click the You Tube link below to see the samples we discussed.

https://youtu.be/GBAuzartb-Q

I’m lucky enough to call Marabina Jaimes my friend but the world knows her as a talented singer, producer, writer, Emmy Award winning actor and co-host of The Trend Talk Show.  She shares her origin story, creating during COVID and her exciting next chapter.

Inspirational Empowerment Comedian, Ernie G sat down with me to talk about life, inspiring youth and why humor matterns in our everyday lives.