#WeNeedToTalk

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda talks with TV writer, Chas Jackson. They chat about how his path led him to be a writer on the television show Grown-ish, the adversity he faced as a Black male writer and achieving his dreams, the struggle of being a diversity hire versus being hired because you're qualified, and the importance of being able to tell authentic stories from the Black experience. 

Chas is an award-winning slam poet from the Bay Area. After completing his studies in Writing for Television at UCLA he lived in Cameroon West Africa creating original content for MTN telecommunications. Chas wroteor the award-winning web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl starring Issa Rae. He was a Napa Valley Writers Fiction Fellow as well as an Official Selection in the New York Television Festival’s first script competition. He went on to win a development deal from the competition with One X Studios in 2016. Last year he was selected for the 2021 Disney Writers Fellowship. Chas most recently wrapped as a Staff Writer on the Freeform comedy GROWNISH.

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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the creator of The New Evangelicals, Tim Whitaker. they chat about the creation of the group, the church, Christian nationalism, what led Tim to being his deconstruction journey and more. A powerful conversation for people in flux with their faith or that are on the deconstruction journey. 

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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Social Media Influencer and Youtuber Joshua David Evans. They chat about his journey to sobriety, being liberal in a red state, the pros and cons of social media, and the importance of continuing to educate yourself on social issues. This conversation is important and so needed! 

Originally from Georgia, Joshua studied music, acting, and entertainment at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. From there he went on to perform professionally in Broadway tours, commercial work, and eventually YouTube where his debut album reached the iTunes top 100. Joshua now works behind the scenes, helping brands and companies establish new media relations. 

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On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Activist and Digital Creator Barrett Pall. They share a beautiful conversation about advocacy, activism, antisemtisim and more. Barrett Pall is a Life Coach, Activist, and Digital Creator, who reaches over 2 million people across his social platforms. Throughout his humanitarian work he has traveled to all 7 continents, which lead to him being profiled by the UN at the UNGA in 2019. In 2016 Pall hiked 800 miles on the PCT, and since then his mission is to fully lean into helping the world heal. Barrett welcomes you to join his Love Army where together our purpose is to empower, educate, and inspire as many humans as possible.

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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum, singer, songwriter and Host Miklaha Gordon.

They chat about her using music as a way to cope as a sexual assault survivor, the concept of forgiveness, the loss of her grandmother, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, her growth from American Idol to now and her latest album, "Vivian". A moving, and heartfelt conversation. 

Mikalah Gordon knows how to take multifaceted to a whole new level. A Vegas native and proud LGBTQ+ Italian-American, Mikalah channels her love of family, her culture, and entertainment across music, comedy, acting, and as a TV personality/host. At only 17 years old, her time as a Top 12 contestant on American Idol Season 4 kick started her career with a national audience that took to her unique stage presence and powerful vocals. Mikalah would soon after return to Idol as a co-host for “American Idol Extra” and go on to create her own YouTube series, Idolatry, where she interviewed former coaches and contestants. 

Comedy is also an integral part of Mikalah’s life, getting her stand up start in the LA Comedy scene— headlining The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store—allowing her to return to TV in a whole new way, starring in the WB sitcom “Living with Fran” alongside Fran Drescher, and serving as a field correspondent for “The Tyra Banks Show” and “The TV Guide Network.” Joining the ranks as YouTube star solidified Mikalah as a comedic triple threat, with her viral portrayal of Melania Trump landing her on a recent sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live to reprise her role alongside comedian John Di Domenico. Mikalah has also proven herself to be a skilled dramatic actress, previously starring in the CBS hit show “The Unit.”

Mikalah currently serves as the host for Channel Q’s Morning Beat, discussing the latest in LGBTQ+ news, pop culture, and entertainment.

Malynda offers some thoughts to consider on this bonus mini episode of #WeNeedToTalk. She discusses her thoughts on the artist formerly known as Kanye West,, Antisemitism, Anit-Blackness, Elon Musk and kindness.

#WeNeedToTalk full episodes will return next week with special guest Miklaha Gordon.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Global Leader and Senior Fellow of the Tel Aviv Institue, Hen Mazzig. They discuss antisemitism, zionism, Black Jewish Unity and White supremacy. 

For a decade, Hen Mazzig has been an educator on Jews with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, and credited by historians as the founder of Mizrahi Heritage Month.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with New York Times Best Selling Author Eleanor Herman about her latest book Off with Her Head. They explore the history of misogyny, how it shows up is everyday society, the hypocrisy of reactions towards men, how participation in one "ism" usually means participation in other, and how we as a society can begin to break down misogyny. 

Eleanor Herman is the New York Times bestselling author of
Sex with Presidents, Sex with Kings, Sex with the Queen, and
several other works of popular history.
She has hosted Lost Worlds for the History Channel, The
Madness of Henry VIII for the National Geographic Channel,
as well as a second season of America: Fact vs. Fiction for the
American Heroes Channel.

Her latest offering, OFF WITH HER HEAD uses Herman’s signature wit and sharp eye to oust the unsettling pattern of misogyny impeding
female leadership worldwide.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda sits down and talks with Actress Tiffany Daniels, about her career growth, struggles of race and misogyny in the industry, how she grew into the Black culture being bi-racial,  and the importantce of being on an all Black sitcom in 2022.

Tiffany Daniels was born & raised in San Diego, CA.
She graduated from the San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts. Tiffany also began working at The San Diego Civic Light Opera at the age of 16, performing in a
variety of musical theatre productions.
After high school Tiffany attended Cornell University & received a bachelor of science in Hotel & Restaurant Administration. Upon graduation ,Tiffany received a dance
scholarship to Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood where she trained full time in different areas of dance, voice, & improv. After completing the scholarship program,
Tiffany began building a large body of work in multiple commercials, films, television & stage appearances.
She has also had the pleasure of dancing for both the NBA & the NFL with the LA Laker Girls in 2005-2006 & the LA Charger Girls in 2017-2018.

Currently you can catch her playing “Trish” (the mom) on Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay!”
Tiffany has trained at the Master Level with Anthony Meindl's Acting Workshop, Stan Kirsch Studios, & Christinna Chauncey.

She is signed with BRS/Gage theatrically, A3 Artists Agency commercially, & Go2Talent Agency for dance representation. Tiffany is managed by Jeffrey Brooks at Redrock Entertainment. She is a proud member of Actors Equity, & SAG-AFTRA.