The Entourage Podcast

Endyia Kinney-Sterns is an accomplished television producer and network executive with over 15 years of entertainment television experience.

Named one of the "Top Female Executives in Hollywood" by Essence Magazine, Kinney-Sterns has been instrumental in identifying and developing new programming for a variety of networks. #theentouragepodcast

During this episode she shares:

• How to pitch your show/idea to a network
• The creative process behind developing a new show
• The steps to take in order to live your life on purpose

Social media:

• Endyia Kinney-Sterns website: endyiaksterns.com
• Endyia Kinney-Sterns on Instagram: @msendyia
• The Entourage Podcast Website: theentouragepodcast.com
• The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast
• The Entourage Podcast on Facebook: The Entourage Podcast

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV"by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for:

writers, tv writers, filmmaker, director, producer, writer, tv writer,television, television writer, creatives, makeup artist, singer, dancers, authors

Show notes: Sam Kohl, also known professionally as iUpdate, is an American YouTuber and journalist, best known for his Apple-focused videos, as well as his podcast, Genius Bar. #theentouragepodcast

During this episode he shares:

• Motivation to maintain consistency
• The amount of time it takes to develop your craft
• The intersectionality of tech and culture

Social media:

• Sam Kohl on instagram: @iup.date
• Sam Kohl on YouTube: iupdate
• Sam Kohl on Twitter: @iupdate
• The Entourage Podcast Website: https://www.theentouragepodcast.com/
• The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast
• The Entourage Podcast on Facebook: The Entourage Podcast

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV"by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for:

writers, tv writers, filmmaker, director, producer, writer, tv writer,television, television writer, creatives, makeup artist, singer, dancers, authors

The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic collectively caused everyone to be on a timeout. Thehosts discuss how the pause has shaped their dreams, safety, and fears. #theentouragepodcast

During this episode, they share:

The fear of the COVID 19 pandemic

• How Creativesare coping
• Giving yourself grace as an artist
• The Impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement
• Hope for the future
• New Creatives that have risen from the pandemic

Social media:

• The Entourage Podcast Website: https://www.theentouragepodcast.com/
• The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast
• The Entourage Podcast on Facebook: The Entourage Podcast

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV"by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for:

writers, tv writers, filmmaker, director, producer, writer, tv writer,television, television writer, creatives, makeup artist, singer, dancers, authors

Season two is coming to a close. Randy, Vannesia, and Javi come together to reflect on season two. During this episode we talk about the challenges we faced during the pandemic and what we look forward to for season three. It has been a fun time giving you all new episodes week after week. We have more people coming under the spotlight for season three (we're gearing up to knock out interviews as this airs!), but wanted to pause and reflect back on the richness that has blessed our ears and yours. Thank you to the artist and creatives for sharing their stories and thank you for listening!

Who this episode is for: dancers, choreographers, creative directors, artistic directors, actors, producers, singers, viewers, listeners, people

• The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast #TheEntouragePodcast
• The Entourage Podcast on Facebook: The Entourage Podcast #TheEntouragePodcast

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

During this episode, he shares:

• The knowing of being effective in ministry.
• Understanding your gift.
• The importance of music, Prayer, and worship.

Bio

Jamel Strong is an ordained minister, singer and songwriter, that sang his first solo at the age of six and has not stopped singing since. As a teenager, Jamel sang on his first National Recording, which was released on the Tribute Recordslabel and executively produced by Ben Tankard, and has sang on dozens of national recordings since. He has been the featured guest vocalist on numerous Billboard charting projects such as: Dr Leonard Scott's Live in Birmingham; He Is Lord, and Dynamic Praise Choir of Oakwood University; God Restores.

After entering college on a music scholarship, he went on to complete a Masters degree in Language Arts Education and completed his tenure in education as a Curriculum & Instruction Specialist for the school district. Elder Strong presently serves as Assistant Pastor in ministry with his father at Fountain of Life Ministries. He has had the pleasure to write and/or minister with some of the world's greatest Gospel artists: Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark and the Clark Sisters, Bishop Walter Hawkins, Kim Burrell, Pastor Marvin Sapp, Dr. Leonard Scott, Benita Washington, James Moore, Maurette Brown-Clark and most recently wrote a song that was recorded by Jason Nelson and Tasha Page-Lockhart entitled I See the Lord, that debuted at number one on the Billboard Gospel charts.

• Jamel Strong on Instagram: @JamelStrong
• Jamel Strong on Facebook:@JamelStrong
• Jamel Strong on Twitter: @JamelStrong
• Jamel Strong Website: Jamel Strong-Website
• Link to Single: My Hands Are Lifted Up - Single

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for: creatives, singers, songwriters, artists, background vocalists, BGVs, background singers, producers, engineers, soloists, entrepreneurs

During this episode, he shares:

• How to fulfill your purpose
• The knowing of Validation vs. Affirmation
• Understanding your gift.
• The importance of Actor vs. Life Balance

Bio

Chester Gregory is an award-winning Broadway veteran and recording artist. The New York Times calls him, "jaw dropping...over flowingly charismatic," stating "Gregory has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand." His Broadway credits include starring in Motown: The Musical (Berry Gordy), Hairspray (Seaweed), Sister Act (Eddie), Tarzan (Terk, Original Cast), and Cry-Baby (Dupree, Original Cast). National tours include Motown: The Musical (Berry Gordy), Sister Act (Eddie), Dreamgirls (James "Thunder" Early). Mr Gregory's breakthrough role came with his outstanding portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story, launched at Chicago's Black Ensemble Theatre and culminated at New York's renown Apollo Theatre.

• Chester Gregory on Instagram: @ChesterGregory
• Chester Gregory on Facebook:@ChesterGregory
• Chester Gregory on Twitter: @ChesterGregory
• Chester Gregory Website: ChesterGregory.com
• Link to album: https://ampl.ink/obvGw

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for: creatives, actors, songwriters, artists, producers, production assistants, actresses, entrepreneurs, TV, film

During this episode, he shares:

• How to walk into your gift.
• Learning how to navigate as a black man in America.
• Understanding your gift.
• The importance of living in the moment.

Bio

An established Broadway actor who has starred in shows like Motown the Musical & Hamilton the Musical, Bryan Terrell Clark has successfully transitioned into TV & Film. He has already worked with the greats, such as Ava in both When They See Us & Queen Sugar on OWN and has so much more in store! .

• Bryan Terrell Clark on Instagram: @therealbtc
• Bryan Terrell Clark Facebook: Bryan Terrell Clark
• Bryan Terrell Clark on Twitter: @therealbtc

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for: creatives, actors, songwriters, artists, background vocalists, BGVs, background, producers, production assistants, actresses, entrepreneurs, TV, film

During this episode, he shares:

• How to walk into any environment and be ready to contribute
• Learning how to confront your ego and your insecurities
• Understanding your contribution to each opportunity
• The ability to contribute freely with authenticity
• How to deal with opportunists
• How to address vulnerability in creation
• How to healing from your past hurts
• The importance of protecting your space

• Jamel Strong's IG Live Episode: https://bit.ly/2NpjywU
• Chelsea West's Episode: http://smarturl.it/theentouragepodcast
• Jarrett Dyson's Episode: http://smarturl.it/theentouragepodcast
• Scriptures: Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:12-13, Matthew 7:12, Roman 1:16, Ephesians 3:20

• Myron Butler's new album 'My Tribute': smarturl.it/MyTribute
• Myron Butler on Instagram: @mrmbutler
• Myron Butler on Facebook: Myron Butler and Levi
• Myron Butler on Twitter: @myronbutler

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for: creatives, singers, songwriters, artists, background vocalists, BGVs, background singers, producers, engineers, soloists, entrepreneurs, designers, marketers, graphic designers, artists

A polished, versatile broadcaster with more than 20 years of experience, Mike Hill joined FOX Sports in August of 2013. He currently fills a variety of hosting roles, including providing game breaks during FOX NFL, FOX Sports and Fox Soul.

Hill has demonstrated his aptitude across a variety of platforms during his broadcast career, one that began in 1995 when he accepted a position as the sports director at WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, Md. After then spending a year at KSEE in Fresno, Calif., he landed at WKRN-TV in Nashville in 1997, where he won two Sports Emmy Awards for his in-depth coverage of local high school football and was named the "Best Sportscaster for People Who Don't Love Sports" by The Tennessean. Hill spent four years in Music City before making his first foray into the national television realm as a host on FOX Sports Net. After three years at FSN, he served as a sports reporter at KXAS-TV in Dallas from 2002-04 and then made the biggest move of his career by joining ESPN in 2004. Hill, now a devoted father and Author of new book Open Mike, set to release July 7, 2020

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During this episode, he shares:

• How to advocate as a Black person or ally for Black people
• Addressing fear and expressing yourself in a workplace environment
• Healing trauma and mental health issues in the Black community
• His career history as a US Veteran, Emmy award winning broadcaster, and author

• Mike Hill on Instagram: @itsmikehill
• Mike Hill on Facebook: Facebook.com/MikeHillSports
• Mike Hill on Twitter: @itsmikehill
• Pre-Order Mike's new book Open Mike: Pre-Order Now

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for: creatives, journalist, TV Host, authors, sports analyst, writers, TV producers, Sports Broadcasters, entrepreneurs

Karen Jackson is originally from Cleveland Heights Ohio moved to Nashville to attend Fisk University. Following graduation, she began her career in marketing working in the music industry at EMI Gospel and later for Motown Records. Karen was the Director of Marketing for their Gospel division, and oversaw all branding, marketing, and publicity for the label. With over 17 years of marketing experience, she has worked with many high-profile, Grammy Award winning artists and was recognized by Billboard Magazine in their annual 30 Under 30 Music Executives to Watch. In 2015 Karen graduated with an MBA from Auburn University and joined Nelson Books in 2017. She operates as the Senior Director of Marketing and develops strategic campaigns for New York Times bestselling authors Jefferson Bethke, Donald Miller, Jen Hatmaker, Bob Goff, and Gary Sinise.

#theentouragepodcast

During this episode, she shares:

• Traditional marketing vs. experiential marketing
• Merging your uniqueness with marketing data
• The importance of understanding a customer's need
• How to craft clear messaging
• Why listening to your gut is essential when marketing

• Karen S. Jackson on Instagram: @thepinkelbow

Intro/Outro Music:

"Waiting IV" by Celeste Betton

• Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
• Instagram: @celestebetton
• Facebook: Celeste Betton

Who this episode is for: creatives, singers, songwriters, artists, background vocalists, BGVs, background singers, producers, engineers, soloists, entrepreneurs, designers, marketers, graphic designers, artists