The Hollywood Finesse "Nurture The Dream, Learn The Business"

In today's episode closing out season 2, I was able to chat with the multi-talented Singer/DJ Myra Washington! From a musical family and daughter to two pastors, Myra shares her journey of coming out of her shell to becoming a well sought after DJ and Performer. 

ABOUT MYRA:

Dj Karma Camille aka Myra Washington has been named one of Music Connection's Magazine Hot 100 unsigned artist. 

The talented Singer, Songwriter, DJ born in Port Arthur, TX home of Janis Joplin and rappers UGK, the eldest of 3 kids that all have a had musical success, As a singer she has performed as a featured background vocalist on Simon Cowell's X Factor USA working closely w Simon, Khloe Kardashian, Britney Spears, LA Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, and Paula Abdul. 

 She performed as singer on countless stages including but not limited to, opening for acts such as Chris Brown, Estelle, Patti Labelle, Macy Gray, Jennifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, Babyface, Ron Isley, Shanice, The Ojays, and Eric Benet and at Essence Music Fest, As a DJ she has worked with some well known celebrities and professional clients including  MAC Cosmetics, DL Hughley, Kevin Hart, Torrie Hart, Shanice Wilson, Flex Alexander, and new comer Major and others to name a few. 

DJ Karma Camille/ Myra Washington has appeared in numerous commercials and television appearances, which has sparked national attention and is currently on an international tour with Prince and Michael Jacksons protég�' Judith Hill. And has recently released the single "Good" on all digital platforms.

*Tips and Strategy Topics:

How to book your own gigs, Manage your career without a manager, Lessons in the industry, navigating as a female DJ and more!

 

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Today's episode I get a chance to talk with entertainment veteran Reyna Joy Banks, who has been able to have a lasting career that spans from dance, creative direction and now a CEO of a brand geared towards supporting fellow creatives.  

 

ABOUT REYNA:

Reyna Joy Banks is a former celebrity dancer, thriving as a choreographer, creative director, artist developer, Voiceover actress, CEO, powerful speaker and successful author of the book "The 30 Day Journey To Loving the Woman In Me". Born and raised in a strong Christian family, Reyna Joy came to understand the need for her gifts and talents to be experienced beyond the four walls of a church building. With over nineteen years of experience, she noticed that her life's purpose was also beyond the world of dance. From conference speaking worldwide and moving in the gift of healing and deliverance, to 2 LIVVV workshop/master class tours, to dance tours, Grammy Stages, creatively directing music videos for big names, to theatrical and voiceover roles, Reyna Joy Banks' strengths, abilities and service to the public with joy and love have absolutely no limits.

*Tips and Strategy Topics:

How to build your faith, Trusting the process, Overcoming the feeling of not belonging, navigating as a CEO and more!

 

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2Livvv: https://www.2livvv.org/

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ABOUT SHOANA

Shoana Cachelle is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and host. After graduating from Temple in 1999, Cachelle's career began to flourish as she poured her energy into establishing and developing Cachelle International, a marketing and advertising firm headquartered in Monrovia, Liberia. CI became the umbrella company for her non-profit projects, Cachelle Connection (an organization geared towards promoting and showcasing talent), Cachelle's School Of Promise (a school for orphans), Cachelle Natural Hair & Makeup Salon (a young women's business building initiative), and Cachelle International Creative Arts Center (a performing arts program that also provides scholarships to underprivileged children throughout Liberia).  To add to her already crowded agenda, she also launched a Job Training Initiative (an effort geared to train young males in Business Management, Computers, Photography, and Customer Relations), a Teacher's Training Program designed to train young men and women the fundamentals of early learning and elementary educational skills, and developed the first Creative Arts Preschool in Liberia.  Over the last 5 years, Shoana has provided stable jobs to over 330 Liberian's, hosted over 25 creative arts camp programs for over 1000 children, trained teachers, nurtured performing artists, developed photographers, and currently has started a social media platform (My Sista's Journey), that unites, inspires, and empowers women globally. Shoana recently starred as a lead actor in her first feature film (Providence) directed by Hollywood Director, Roger Bobb along with Van Vicker. She currently lives in both the US and Liberia and travels between the two regularly.

 

*Tips and Strategy Topics:

How to build your brand, Marketing tips, and more!

 

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In this episode I speak with Author of "All Things Work Together" and host Ms. Porchia Carter, we discuss how all of her hardships, past traumas and experiences worked together for the good, making her the woman that she is today. Following you dreams aren't always easy but Porchia's story reminds us all that no matter what you've gone through, those very things will work in your favor. 

 

ABOUT PORCHIA:

Porchia Carter is an author, talk show host, actress, and producer. She has talents in many of the arts and has decided to use her gifts and talents to serve God's people in any capacity. She refers to herself as the Purpose Driven Creative. Her mission in life is to inspire young people to live their dreams while trusting God through the process of seeing those dreams manifest.

Porchia was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan for the majority of her life. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California where she has used her gifts of dance in ministry. She has hosted for various online networks and radio shows. And she has used her acting gifts to star in a short film and web-series. Some of her very own productions include shows like The Porchia Carter Show, Kingdom Talk, and Men Do Talk.

*Tips and Strategy Topics:

How to build your faith, Trusting the process, Overcoming childhood traumas, navigating the media industry and more!

 

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In this episode I got a chance to chat with Millennial dating host Yoni M! Not only does Yoni share her personal life journey but also her perspective on dating in Hollywood! She's able to not only curate conversations around life and relationships but also create a platform for others to engage with her unconventional topics and perspective. 

ABOUT YONI: 

Yoni M. is a vibrant on-air host and content creator who has a passion for curating intriguing conversations that highlight the good, the bad, and the awkwardness of dating, sex, and relationships. As the host of Yoni Talks TV, she encourages audiences to explore perspectives of the opposite sex and pushes boundaries on modern-day dating. Unconventional experiences in her own dating life often lead to stimulating and captivating conversations on how we approach dating in the present day. Her philosophy is that all relationships should fundamentally be fun and honest without the pressures of societal norms.

TIPS & STRATEGY TOPICS:

How to leverage your 9 to 5 for your dream, Networking, Media Industry

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In today's episode I had the privilege of speaking with MUA Akua Robinson who has been able to go from freelancing to building a beauty empire! She shares a lot of her wisdom about the industry and what it really takes to get quality clientele, build a lasting network and grow your brand on social media and much more!! 

ABOUT AKUA: 

Akua Robinson is a Professional Makeup Artist and Beauty Educator based in Washington, D.C. Her passion for beauty started at a young age where she originally wanted to be a Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and salon owner. 

After graduating from college with a Bachelors in Computer Information & System Sciences, Akua decided to revisit her dreams of becoming a Makeup Artist. As a graduate of Bennett Career Institute in D.C. with a concentration in Makeup Artistry, she has since worked on set for various projects including Real Housewives of Potomac, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Love and Hip Hop NY, Black Opal Cosmetics, Essence Magazine, Redskins.comTV, the Bad Boy Reunion Concert, and served as Key Makeup Artist for the Off Broadway production, Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical. Akua has also worked with beauty brands such as Mented Cosmetics, Danessa Myricks Beauty, AJ Crimson Beauty, Iman Cosmetics, and Stila.

In 2017, Akua decided to dive into the world of education and has been enjoying helping other Artists elevate their businesses, artistry, and become confident beauty pros. The following year she was invited to return to Bennett Career Institute and now serves at the Makeup 101 instructor. Talk about a full circle moment!

In 2019, Akua created the beauty networking community Friends in Beauty whose events serve as a safe space to support like-minded creatives on their quest to connect, network, and build genuine relationships within the beauty community. In May 2020 she launched the Friends in Beauty Podcast where, every week, she and her special guest share the keys to longevity and success in the beauty industry.

Akua's ultimate goal is to be in high demand for various creative and educational projects internationally and to continue to support beauty industry professionals with the tools they need to fulfill their dreams.

 

Tips and Strategy Topics:

On-set etiquette, What to do starting out, Marketing tips, Social Media branding and more!

 

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Akua Robinson: Instagram http://instagram.com/akuarobinson Friends In Beauty: http://instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Skin Queen Apparel: http://instagram.com/skinqueenrevolution

Website: http://akuarobinson.com

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In this episode I talk about how we can mentally stay in the game even during the times that we are in. There's so much going on in our world and Covid-19 has definitely rained on some peoples parade, but I wanted to encourage you to see the good in this year as we are in the last quarter and give you 3 steps to stay mentally focused on your dreams! 

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In today's episode we get a chance to bridge the gap between Entertainment and what we think we know about Business! I chat with marketing and branding strategist Elsie Achieng to get insight on how we can elevate our brands online and in the market place! 

ABOUT ELSIE:

Elsie Netia is a wife, a mother, and a full-time entrepreneur, having founded Elsie Netia Management, a digital management firm she built from the ground up. Elsie started her journey 11 yrs ago as a fashion designer but felt like she hit a glass ceiling. It was only until she met her friend and mentor Ann Mcreath that she realized that coming up with business strategies and marketing strategies felt more natural to her than sitting down to come up with a design, and so with that,  she decided to explore the brand strategy and marketing world, where she found mire success. Having worked with some of the most exclusive clients and some of the biggest companies such as Airtel Africa, The village Creative group and The Mastercard foundation. Elsie has been in business for a while, and she takes her time to also mentor and help bring up other young ladies interested in her field of work as a brand and digital strategist, and helps them navigate the world, her favorite quote is;                 "Always go the extra mile, its less crowded there." 

 

Tips and Strategy Topics:

How to build your personal brand, Launching a product in the market place, Marketing tips, Social Media branding and more!

 

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Mikhala Jene is a multi-talented singer/songwriter. We discuss her move from a small town to a big city and the evolution of her sound and growth as a woman. The pandemic hasn't stopped her creativity as she plans to put out new music this month!

ABOUT MIKHALA:

Singer, songwriter, artist and creative, Mikhala Jené, is a southern belle from Jacksonville, NC. Growing up, Mikhala expressed herself through various art forms from drawing to dance but it was music that ultimately captured her soul. Her voice is influenced by icons Aaliyah, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Brandy and Beyoncé. Mikhala's dynamic tone is often described as angelic yet powerful; a befitting description that reflects her time spent singing in the church choir. Mikhala eventually caught the ear of Deputy, Grammy nominated producer behind Rihanna's double platinum, hit single,"Bitch Better Have My Money," and who has also worked with the likes of J.Cole, Nas and Ne-yo, to name a few. Impressed by her talent, Deputy signed her to his production company. After garnering nearly 2 Million plays on SoundCloud, Mikhala and Deputy set out to continue their progress with their latest project, "Carolina Blues." Not only was Mikhala able to showcase her sonic excellence but tour with the likes of Ari Lennox. She has since surpassed over 350K streams on Spotify while continuing to perfect her craft. With a new project in the works for 2020 -- Mikhala is destined to breakthrough with groundbreaking art, love and integrity.

 

Tips and Strategy Topics:

How to remain authentic and true to who you are, Mindset, Boundaries, Self-care and more!

 

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Oi22AHLSthtJBlj5iM2Q

 

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In today's episode, I chat with Grammy Nominated International Artist Meaku! We chat about his journey in the music industry and much insight on how he manages being a artist and label owner! 

About Meaku:

Chibuike Franklyn Omeaku, known as Meaku, is a Multi-Award Winning Artist and Producer having been Grammy Nominated and Billboard Charted. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Meaku has been consistently acquiring global aficionadas with his blended style of traditional and contemporary R&B fused with Afrobeat and Pop coining his unique "Hybrid Vibes" musical genre. A sought out vocalist and producer with hits such as "All I See Is You" (2016) that garnered over 5 million streams on Spotify with video placements on BET Jams, VH1 Soul, and MTV U, and the hit single "Africa" reaching #1 on iTunes in Papau New Guinea, and #2 in Burkina Faso (2017). Meaku has also abetted his talents as a vocal composer to other chart topping hits such as Rufus Du Sol's "Treat You Better" which charted at #28 on the Billboard Electronic Charts (2018) earning him a Grammy nomination. In December 2016 he released his highly anticipated "Rooted" EP. The self recorded, mixed, and mastered project had extremely successful numbers in both downloads and streams. In 2019 Meaku unleashed his "Meaku Mondays" campaign in which he releases new hit singles every Monday of each week. A method in which he not only controls his musical narrative as the owner of his own label Islo Records, he is able to deeply connect with his fans and his love for consistently making music. Enriched with love, optimism, faith, and an immense dedication to his craft, Meaku plans to continue elevating sounds with his unique and multi-genre musical conquest captivating new and dedicated listeners worldwide bringing life and reason to his on going campaign "Love is Real" that predicates not only his body of work but the belief that music can one day again be synonymous with love and positivity.

 

Tips and Strategy Topics:

Authenticity, Spirituality, Label Ownership, Networking and more!

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Meaku: Instagram http://www.instagram.com/therealmeaku

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4D3KxbxGok1Oase3glMVNJ?si=55cBQLtRRX2VTi-r8l88dg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/meaku48

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