From finding his unified voice to stepping into the power as a creator, RD Castleberry sits down with me to discuss his evolution into Hollywood.

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-How do you see your role as a storyteller going forward?

-How does The Writers Room empower underrepresented storytellers?

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Jeannette Reyes has moved from being told what stories to cover, to creating her own digital lane. On the latest episode I spoke with her about her pivot + purpose, working as an anchor with Fox5 DC, and how she is learning about self care.

-Walk us through your on air routine?

-What was that inner conversation that convinced you to step away from the anchor desk?

-The first time in front of a camera-what did you feel?

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I had a chance to chat with Michael Olyede about discovering his craft and navigating Hollywood. From Broadway and his artistic breakthrough, tv/ film and creative versatility to building community with Scene & Heard.

-How do you navigate the responsibility of representing multiple culture on global stages?

-How does your creative process shift between mediums?

-Balancing his artistic expression with the business side?

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I got a chance to chat with Danessa Myricks, (Founder of Danessa Myricks Beauty) and discuss what’s new for the holiday season. From the art of being self taught, building a brand and balancing her leadership, Danessa has pushed past any fears and found her voice! Support on Instagram @Danessa_Myricks & @Danessamyricksbeauty

Jiayu Lin (CEO of PopSockets) chats with Jamir Smith to discuss shifting PopSockets from a tech accessory to lifestyle brand.

In this conversation, Jiayu discusses:

-How to balance utility with self expression?

- Mentally mapping the future?

-Holiday 2025 strategies?

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I got a chance to chat with Olly Sholotan, who stars as Carlton Banks from the hit series Bel-Air. From his UCLA musical theater training to reimagining a legendary role to creating his own music label. Check out this latest episode as Olly answers questions like, “What stories are you hungry to tell next in your career?”

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I had a chance to sit down with Kalen Allen, who turned viral reactions into a Broadway career, Hollywood and The Food Network. He is a comedian , host, singer and all around creative force from his Kalen Reacts, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and films like Meet Me Next Christmas. Instagram @thekalenallen

I got a chance to chat with lead actor Biko Eisen-Martin from the hit Broadway play Table 17. Currently showing at The Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles, Biko delivers an excellent performance while talking to me about: the politics of becoming, how his poetry became a weapon and training to transformation. Check out Table 17 at The Geffen Theatre before it closed Sunday 12/7. Instagram @saybiko

I sat down Nathan Friedman, Co-President and CMO of Understood.org, and discussed the importance of neurodiversity and how it shapes the work at the company. From making workplaces more accessible, to Nathan’s pivot from corporate marketing to the non profit world. Support this amazing organization at Understood.org

From training roots, to Table 17, Micheal Rishawn shaped his acting path with emotional TRUTH at the center of his career. His character in hit play at The Geffen Theatre Table 17, which balances humor and heaviness has audiences still taking about his amazing work. Support this creative on Instagram @michaelrishawn