The Journey Told

Melissa Lori is a professional model, singer/songwriter, reiki master & teacher, spiritual advisor, and influencer.

Tune In To Gain Some Life Gems You Can Take On Your Journey

2:41- Owning Your Superpower

6:12- Making Mistakes In the Business

9:43- Ask The Questions

10:48- Tapping Into Your Psychic Ability

13:50- Self Care

Tell and Tell Secret- I am deeply deeply shy when it comes to singing in front of other people.

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From The Netherlands, born in Rotterdam you will learn about the life story of Michon Vanas.

Michon grew up in East and Southern Africa (lived in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya) from ages 3 to 18 due to her father’s work. She is the youngest

of 3 sisters and a big sports player: varsity football (captain), varsity volleyball, junior go-karting champion of Mozambique, and club swimming. Michon

studied school in London, BSC Environmental Economist at LSE (The London School Of Economics & Political Science).

Michon started modeling with NEXT Model Management in London at 19 during her 1st year at LSE and was scouted by Alice Sinclair, was a winner of the first season of Make Me A Supermodel Britain, and a fellow student at LSE.

Based in London & modeling full-time internationally (2012 - 2016)

Based in Los Angeles & modeling full-time in the US (2016 - 2018)

Based in New York & modeling full-time (2018 - 2020)

INSEAD MBA Student (Fontainebleau & Singapore) (2021)

VP Partnerships for Model Alliance (non-profit serving models) - (2020 & 2021)

Based in NYC (2022 to present)

3:54- Journey to Being A Model

8:38- Taking The Risk

13:30- Exercising Your Own Power

16:03- Building A Team to Expand

18:47- Tips To Succeed As A Model

Tell and Tell Secret-I am working towards getting my green card to stay in the United States. It is quite exciting!

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As a contemporary street artist, Seek One has built his name in the fine art community by developing 1 of 1 pieces that fuse iconic figures, vintage media, and street style together. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Seek One began writing graffiti at a young age. After years of experimenting with street art, photography, and other various art forms, Seek One developed his own unique style. His work has been featured in galleries across the world from The Hamptons to Dubai, Art Basel Miami, magazines like Forbes and MAXIM, and owned by top celebrities, athletes, and influencers.

Artist Statement - "As a contemporary artist, I aim to develop one of one pieces of fine art that bring iconic figures, vintage media and street style into one. My work stems from my background as a graffiti street artist and photographer while also depicting nostalgic influences from my childhood and world travels. Mixed with my obsession with popular culture and its influence on society; this drives me to channel that influence and incorporate it to my work. Blurring the lines between urban culture and fine art has established my unique style of art bringing iconic images and street style together. My goal is to create timeless pieces of fine art that everyone can connect with."

Tune in for an transparent conversation on the journey and creativity of Seek One!

1:05- The Journey

2:56- Stardom Realization

7:37- Advice For Others in Industry

11:40- Upcoming Projects

13:10- "I AM"

13:59- Growth and Expansion

Tell and Tell Secrets:

"I love to play golf, which is something people wouldn't expect from a street artist, It is a sneaky hobby and something O have started to enjoy as I got older"

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@seekoneart

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Jessica Yatrofsky is a NYC-based artist and activist, known for film and photographic work exploring body politics, beauty, and gender. After receiving her MFA from Parsons the New School for Design, she published her first photography monograph, I Heart Boy, with powerHouse Books in 2010, and her second photography monograph, I Heart Girl, in 2015 with her accompanying film "I Heart Girl - Video Screen Tests," capturing over 100 women featured in her series. The film premiered with i-D Magazine in 2016. 

Her photographic work has been exhibited internationally in addition to book signings with Barnes&Noble and Strand Books in NYC. In 2015, her film SUN IN MY MOUTH received an Honorable Mention in the LGBTQ “All Out Arts” Fresh Fruit Festival as well as screened during the Northside Film Festival in Brooklyn, New York. In 2016, Yatrofsky was featured in the cover story THE NEW PROGRESSIVES for the “Activists Issue” in Interview Magazine. Her work was featured in the NSFW:Female Gaze group exhibition at the Museum of Sex in NYC from 2017-2018. Yatrofsky’s work is part of the permanent collection at the Leslie-Lohman Museum for Gay and Lesbian Art.  

In 2016, Yatrofsky founded the NY FEM FACTORY, a feminist collective that has hosted and curated literary readings, art exhibitions, and live immersive events in North America and Europe coinciding with the release of her debut book of poetry Pink Privacy. Yatrofsky and the NY FEM FACTORY recently completed a residency at the experimental Institut fur Alles Mogliche in Berlin including collaborations with Soho House Berlin and the German woman's publication, Libertin Magazine. In 2017, Yatrofsky and NY FEM FACTORY curated a live activation for “Performance is Alive” in the Satellite Art Show during Art Basel Miami. In 2018, Yatrofsky and the NY FEM FACTORY curated a reading featuring local female poets hosted with the Ace Hotel in NYC. This winter Yatrofsky and NY FEM FACTORY will cohost the YCC in Miami Beach, FL at the PULSE Art Fair that includes a live performance and curated installation for PULSE PROJECTS. 

Yatrofsky has curated panel discussions and hosted literary events with The Battery in San Francisco, CA, The Standard in both West Hollywood, CA and Miami, FL as well as participated in artist lectures for the Camera Club of New York, The Robert Giard Foundation, and the International Center for Photography in NYC. From 2016-2017, the Soho House hosted her touring conversation series “Gender Beauty & the Camera.”  In 2019, Yatrofsky moderated a PULSE PERSPECTIVES panel discussion on “Art, Mindfulness & the Power of Community” in conversation with SAG actor Tiffany Lighty. 

Tune in for this in-depth conversation which focuses on all things in the creative process!

1:02-I am an artist 

4:36-Inspiration Behind the Lens 

7:38-Observing The Surroundings

11:11-Art Style-Giving Everyone A Voice 

14:57-Being A Film Movie Lover 

19:29-3 tips for Artists 

20:20-Upcoming Projects 

24:04-I am 

Tell and Tell Secret:

I am a solid speed cuber. I solve the rubik's cube

Tell and Tell Secret:

"I have been cutting my own hair since I was 16 years old"

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Daniel Chidiac is the author of The Modern Break-Up book. The modern break-up is a viral must read. Celebs including Demi Rose, Lizzie Sobinoff, Addison Rae & more have read the book.

With over 5000 Amazon reviews and viral clips across social platforms, Daniel's thoughts are the hot topics across the globe!

Tune in for this in-depth conversation which focuses on all things relationships!

3:32- How The Book Was Created

7:00- Choosing The Right Partner

12:00- The Writing Process

13:25-Day in the Life of Daniel Chidiac

17:37-Tips To Help During The Breakup Phase

21:00- Mastering Moments

Tell and Tell Secret:

"I have been cutting my own hair since I was 16 years old"

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https://themodernbreakup.com

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Ross Mac is an Ivy-league (Wharton School of Business) educated, Chicago native dedicated to increasing access to financial education and literacy. As a former Wall Street professional for Morgan Stanley and Grosvenor Capital, Ross is now a media personality for BET, Revolt TV, and The Street who uses his brand to empower people through merging education and entertainment. Through his Maconomics brand, he has brought financial freedom to millions of people around the world with his latest Netflix Documentary called “Get Smart With Money.” He was also just named McDonald's 2022 Gamechanger.

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4:15 Being Black Working On Wall Street

5:30 Maconomics

8:20 Walking In Your Purpose

10:11- Netflix documentary "Get Smart With Money"

12:45- How did "Get Smart With Money Come Into Fruition on Netflix

13:51- Day In The Life

15:30- Companies in Production and Collaboration

19:05- McDonalds 2022 Game Changer

20:37-Tips To Help Someone Get Financial Assistance

23:35-Saving Money Is A Myth

Tell and Tell Secret:

I am very much in touch with my southside roots. I do a lot of hood things still. I am still me, still from the southside.

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@imrossmac

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773 232-2577

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Website

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Louisa Warwick is the founder of Marketing, Advertising & PR Agency Social Acceleration Group the go-to PR agency for fashion models, entrepreneurs & influencers. She is also a fashion model having been signed to Wilhelmina & Elite Model management for many years. Louisa is also an influencer with over 100k IG followers who ran cross-country for England and formerly a national level swimmer. She ran the NY Marathon 2X fastest 3hours23mins and is British.

Tune in for this conversation which dives into all things in the branding and influencer world!

1:19- Exploring What You Enjoy

4:00- The Journey To Starting Agency

8:00- Day in Life of Publicist

10:02- Benefits of Being Verified With Blue Check on Social Media

12:47- Agency Clientele Attraction

Tell and Tell Secrets:

I am pretty transparent

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Cocoa Brown is an actress and comedian whose credits include Tyler Perry’s critically acclaimed comedy series For Better Or For Worse on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network. She has also graced the stage as a. stand-up comedian for BET’s Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo and One Mic Stand.Brown has performed in many different comedy stage shows including BET's ComicView and One Mic Stand and Showtime at the Apollo.She later began appearing on television, playing guest starring roles on ER and Breaking Bad. She also played the leading role alongside Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Zulay Henao and Amy Smart in the comedy-drama film The Single Moms Club. She received positive reviews for her performance.The following year, she appeared in an supporting role in a comedy film Ted 2.

Brown played the role of juror Jeanette "Queen B" Harris in the FX drama series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story produced by Ryan Murphy.She also worked again with Ryan Murphy, playing the recurring role of Carla Price opposite Connie Britton and Mariette Hartley in the Fox drama series 9-1-1.

Tune In To This Transparent Conversation with Cocoa Brown

1:15- Some of The Best Training Came Under Direction of Tyler Perry

5:30- How the Cocoa Brown Journey Began

9:15- Having Confidence in Career

17:20- I Don't Have ALot of New Friends- Staying Grounded

20:30- Suicide Attempt

23:41- Movie with Will Packer

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@cocoabrownonefunnymomma

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Aba Arthur is an actress and writer. She has been featured in several film, television, and theatre productions including ‘Cobra Kai,’ and the popular American fantasy Netflix drama, ‘Legacies.’ She appeared in the NBC show, ‘Southland,’ and the comedic show, ‘Boomerang.’ She was cast as Nicole in the ABC television series, ‘Queens' and played Miss Gold in ‘Respect,’ a biopic of Aretha Franklin, starring Jennifer Hudson. In 2018, Aba wrote, produced, and co-directed her first film titled 'The Womb.' In November 2022, Aba appears in the highly anticipated sequel to Black Panther: ‘Wakanda Forever.’ Most recently, Aba has been cast in the role of Abena, in the new Oprah Winfrey adaption of ‘The Color Purple,’ due to release in 2023. She will also appear in Netflix’s upcoming drama, ‘Bad Monkey,’ starring Vince Vaughn.

Tune In to hear this transparent conversation!

2:04 Filming Wakanda Forever

3:00 Walking into Purpose

4:15 Honoring The Legacy

5:30 Filming Takeaways

7:30 Working with Oprah & The Color Purple

13:00 Staying The Course

Tell & Tell Secret:

"I am a huge country music fan. I’m a writer and if you listen to the lyrics they go there, the storytelling is like no other”

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@abathegoddess

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abaarthur.com

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Paola Diaz is the founder and owner of Aqua Intima, a fashion model, designer, and real estate advisor. She founded Aqua Intima with the purpose of reducing environmental impact by creating her designs out of recycled plastics. Paola holds a BS in from the University of Miami and is a real estate tech & innovation futurist.

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1:13- Childhood dream of being a fashion designer

3:02- Background to Success

4:22- Current Market of Real Estate

7:47- Importance of Marketing in Business

8:27- Self Love Practices

10:43- I am A Question

Tell and Tell Secret:

"A secret would be that I am good at doing different voices, I can do that without helium"

Contact Paola Diaz

Website

www.aquaintima.com

Instagram

instagram.com/paola1diaz

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