#WeNeedToTalk

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with her longtime friend, Actress Amy Argyle. The two chat about mental health, navigating the industry and world as a Black Female, privilege, the lack of empathy towards the Black community and more. 

Amy Argyle brings a grounded honesty and personal spark to all of her roles.Having started her career in Dallas, Amy has continued here in LA the last 17 years.

She’s appeared in over 100 commercials,  several popular tv shows and studio and indie films opposite some of the biggest names in the business, voiced characters in several serial podcasts, and is a 2 time film festival award winner.

Amy has also been an active stage actress, performing in plays in various theatres around Los Angeles. Her last production was for the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival where she produced and starred in a play she had translated to English from Spanish after seeing it in Mexico City the year before.Outside of the entertainment world, Amy is passionate about helping inspire others by sharing her personal stories of healing from childhood traumas and shifting her life from one of lack to thriving through deepening her connection to God/Source and shifts in mindset. She also loves to discover and share ways to be more eco friendly and sustainable in our every day lives.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Founder of Transgender Talent, Hollywoods first talent management company that exclusively represents transgender and non-binary talent. Malynda and Ann talk about her journey to self discovery, what led her to start the agency, what needs to change in Hollywood and what stereotypes of the Transgender community she wants to change.

Transgender Talent was founded in 2015 offering a safe and encouraging environment that fosters the talent of transgender actors by providing all management services as well as emotional and psychological support and more to their clients as they navigate the critical industry of film and television. Starting with three clients and now boasting a roster of almost 50, Transgender Talent is the most well-known and well respected management firm for transgender performers in the industry. Ann Thomas is second generation transgender. She and her father came out to each other in the early aughts after Ann, while caring for her father who was dying of cancer, found women’s clothing in her father’s closet while cleaning up the home. That prompted a very deep and emotional conversation resulting in them both coming out to each other.  (We have wonderful video, as well as a one hour podcast about it in depth with Dr Drew.) Since founding Transgender Talent  LLC, Ann has been a focal point, north star and important voice for many transgender performers who have come seeking a career in the entertainment industry. She has been quoted in articles from CNN to Rolling Stone and more but has never had a profile on her journey and the great work she does every day for others. They have three employees and are quickly growing. The management company provides its talent with all the tools they need to get started in the business: to find an agent, get jobs, advise on medical issues, hormone treatments, passports and more. They help provide a space for these artists often at a very vulnerable point in their careers and give them the platform and opportunity to succeed. The company boasts a talent, voice over, music and production division committed to telling transgender stories. 

On todays episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda flies solo and chats about things that she feels we should be talking about. Jeff Bezos, Cannabis, Tommy Bryant and Self Worth. Listen to this in depth and vulnerable episode!

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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Author and Army Veteran Dr. Pamela Gurley. The two chat about the challenges of being a Black female in America, breaking down stereotypes that plague the Black community, what representation means and her new children's book series Brown Girl, Brown Boy.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda Chats with Actress and Author, Elisa Donovan. The two chat about everything from her career achievements that started in the 90's, navigating the entertainment industry, and her new book “Wake Me When You Leave”.  This book is a personal memoir that details how she healed after losing her job, her relationship, and her father to cancer, all over a very short period of time.

For over 20 years, Elisa Donovan has been a part of iconic pop culture phenomenon’s. She began her film career originating the role of Amber in the iconic Paramount Pictures comedy Clueless. She followed that up with a turn on another pop culture sensation, the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, playing bad girl ‘Ginger LaMonica.’ She then went on to reprise her role of ‘Amber’ for three seasons on the television series of Clueless. During which time she shot the Paramount/SNL Films comedy A Night At The Roxbury. Then for three seasons Elisa played ‘Morgan Cavanaugh’ on the monster hit series Sabrina The Teenage Witch. Elisa has had recurring roles on multiple other TV series, and has starred in numerous telefilms, including Your Love Never Fails, Eve’s Christmas, 12 Wishes Of Christmas and It Was One Of Us.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Singer and Actress Michelle Williams. The two talk about her career, her battle with depression, her time on The Masked Singer and her new book Checking in.

Michelle Williams is a Grammy Award-winning recording artist and actress who rose to stardom as a member of the R&B mega group, Destiny’s Child, and most recently appeared as the Butterfly on Fox’s hit series, The Masked Singer. Her successful solo albums include Heart to Yours; Do You Know; Unexpected, which spawned the internationally charted single, “We Break the Dawn”; and Journey to Freedom, which featured groupmates Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland on the single, “Say Yes.” Also a talented actress, she debuted on Broadway in Aida (2003) and starred in productions of The Color Purple (2007), Chicago (2009–10), What My Husband Doesn't Know (2011) and Fela! (2013). Michelle is passionate about raising awareness about mental health and about sharing the lessons she has learned in her own struggle with depression.

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Joanne Molinaro aka The Korean Vegan. The two chat about her transition into veganism, how food played in a role in her life growing up,  sharing her culture with the world, the importance of family and her new cookbook, The Korean Vegan. 

Joanne Lee Molinaro is a lawyer by day  and one of TikTok’s hottest chefs of all time. Late last year, Joanne struck a chord with her stunning videos cooking classic Korean dishes and musings on justice, love, life, hardship, success, jealousy, and family. In two months, her Tiktok grew by over 2 million followers in 2 months (a video talking about her traditionally aloof father supporting her in her divorce - something that seemed very uncharacteristic of her Korean father- has over 10 million views). 

On this bonus episode of #WeNeedToTalk to talk Malynda reflects on The Fourth of July, what freedom means and Frederick Douglass's famous speech.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Social Justice Advocate Courtney Nichole. The two chat about her acting journey, her passion for children's education, knowing when it's time to make a shift in your life, and the importance of body positivity.

Courtney Nichole is a Chicago native and multi-faceted actress that is currently starring as a series regular on Tyler Perry’s new
comedy series, “Assisted Living”.