I’m proud to say, that my TEDx Eustis talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch at My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.com/tedx or On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kchNWYVUqaw.  or  TED.com https://www.ted.com/talks/shereen_kassam_chicken_wings_made_me_unstoppable I encourage you to check it out, hit the like button, and share it with someone! I also share my advice and tips on how to be a TEDx speaker! Including how to submit a stellar TEDx...

Hi Creatives, a couple of month ago I was honored to be selected as the keynote speaker for a virtual event titled, “Unstoppable.”.  Today, I will share the recording with you all – my journey to being Unstoppable! Show notes at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com 

Hi Creatives, This week we chat with Nelu Handa, a writer on A Little Late with Lily Singh.  Nelu is a writer, actor, improvisor, and comedian.  You’ve seen her on Netflix’s Workin’ Moms and The Van Baron Show.  Nelu shares with us how she’s navigated her creative journey, leaving her 9-5 job to be a 24/7 Creative, and more! Show notes at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com   

Hello creatives! This week Ali Velshi, television journalist, from MSNBC joins us to share how he went from studying religion to becoming a globally recognized journalist.  He shares tools to become successful in one’s creative journey, as well as his secret sauce for success.  Ali and I also talk about Twitter trolls and living up to our immigrant parents’ expectations.  Show notes: CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com.  

Hello Creatives! Bevy Smith joins me this week to talk about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie.  Bevy shares inspiration and wisdom on everything from finding the courage to leave her 6-figure corporate job, transitioning from being a fashion executive to a media personality, becoming an entrepreneur, and more! She even drops a special Bevalation solely for listeners of Creative Breakthrough!  

Hi Creatives! This week I share BIG news – Spotify called me! I also talk about setting intentions for 2021 vs setting goals, our guest next week – Bevy Smith to chat about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie, and of course why Spotify called me! 

Disney Channel and BET favorite, and seen Lifetime alongside Kelly Rowland, actor Jaime Callica takes the hot seat to chat about growing your social media (he has 81.8K IG followers), pursuing your passion, and being part of Tyler Perry’s TV show Ruthless.  We also chat about staying positive, being grateful, and working smarter.  Real life advice plus motivational messages all rolled up in one episode! Learn more at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com   Show Notes

Hi Creatives! This week I answer all your questions about starting and running a successful Side Hustle.  With experience running a profitable comedy career, podcast, and ecommerce business, Shereen Kassam answers all your questions, plus shares with you what she wished she knew when starting out.  Learn more: www.creativebreakthroughpodcast.com       Welcome to the side hustle series of this podcast.  In episode 1, I shared how to start a successful side hustle in 3 easy steps. ...

Hi Creatives! This week we chat with storyteller Nia Malika Dixon who shares her creative journey and how she moves with purpose.  Nia shares her journey to LA, finding her own production company, and creating and launching a film festival.   Learn more at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com

Hi Creatives – I’m Shereen Kassam – comedian, podcaster, actor, speaker, and entrepreneur. This week we chat with Henry Gibson, a financial coach and investment advisor about maximizing our creative and side-hustle profits. Henry shares tips and advice to start a side hustle set up for success Catch a new episode every other Thursday.

Hi Creatives – I’m Shereen Kassam – comedian, podcaster, actor, speaker, and entrepreneur. This week we chat about an interview I did with Islam Channel about losing my radio show for refusing to apologize for being Muslim. I talk about my learnings from the experience, my advice to creatives, and how I have grown. Catch a new episode every other Thursday.

Hi Creatives – This week I share how to start a successful creative hustle in 3 easy steps. I am a serial side hustler, between comedy, podcasting, and multiple ecommerce stores, all while holding down a 9-5 corporate job. I share with you my ideas, tips, and suggestions to start your own successful side hustle and begin your entrepreneurship journey.

Hi Creatives – This week we continue our conversation with Bob Sumner, the co-creator of HBO’s Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam, a recognized force in the world of comedy and the man behind most comedy legends. With never 25 years of experience, Bob has discovered many of the top gifted comedians that have graced the stages and big screens around the world, including Kevin Hart, Bill Bellamy, Dave Chapelle, Cedric The Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. One day, he will add me to this list!

Hi Creatives – This week we chat with Bob Sumner, the co-creator of HBO’s Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam, a recognized force in the world of comedy and the man behind most comedy legends. With never 25 years of experience, Bob has discovered many of the top gifted comedians that have graced the stages and big screens around the world, including Kevin Hart, Bill Bellamy, Dave Chapelle, Cedric The Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. One day, he will add me to this list! Catch a new episode every...

Hi Creatives – I’m back with to kick off Season 3! In this episode I share how I’ve been spending my summer without a job and no comedy, our guests for this season (I’ll give you a hint – we have Bob Sumner, Jaime Callica, Ali Velshi, Saqib Keval, and Nelu Handa!), and more! Catch a new episode every other Thursday.

How to Start a Successful Side Hustle; Hiatus until September 10th   Host Shereen Kassam, a serial side hustler, shares her tips and advice on starting a successful side hustle and ideas to get you started.  She also shares her thoughts about the recent murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how as a creative you can get involved.  Also, we are taking a summer break to focus on self-care and wellness. We will be back with new episodes on September 10th!

Tina Mabry, a writer, producer, and director whose credits include Insecure, Power, Queen Sugar and more shares with us how to positively deal with rejection, how to stay optimistic, and how to be persistent in one’s creative journey.

Felicia Pride releases her new short film this week, Tender! In this episode we chat about her move to LA, winning NBC’s Writers on the Verge, starting her own production company and more! Felicia goes in-depth about creating a positive mindset, self-care, and patience. More at creativebreakthroughpodcast.com.

Tissa Hami shares how her stint in unemployment after 9/11 helped her discover her creative passion – stand-up comedy. As we naviage COVID-19 and the lay-offs and furloughs that are resulting from this global pandemic, Shereen shares this past interview to inspire creatives that this is a wonderful time to breathe life in to your passions.

Damon Williams is an internationally touring comedian who has been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, and The Tom Joyner Sky Show.  We chat about the emotional and financial impacts of COVID-19 and Damon’s advice to creatives during this unprecedented time.  Participate in Damon’s #steptothemic competition on Instagram   Shereen Kassam aka Funny Brown Girl shares her thoughts from self-quarantine – everything from how she’s surviving without comedy to almost being arrested...

Jeff Friday, the CEO and Founder of the American Black Film Festival, shares his secret to being successful not only in one’s creative pursuits, but also in one’s life goals. Jeff shares his advice for creatives on their journey and the importance of participating in festivals such as ABFF.

Last week, I attended the Playlist Live conference in Orlando, Florida and had the chance to rub elbows with YouTube, TikTok, and podcast content creators who shared their strategies, advice, and tips to be successful. I share key takeaways on dealing with burnout, writers block, building your personal brand, and much more! Speakers included LeeThe4th, syd’s vids, and Jay Mendoza.

This week, we continue to chat with Maaza Mengiste, a Corporate America consultant turned author of The Shadow King. Mengiste worked her fair share of corporate jobs in management consulting, advertising, and film, before realizing her true calling was writing. We talk about how she stays motivated, the importance of telling your story, and advice for creatives on their journey.

This week, we chat with Maaza Mengiste, a Corporate America consultant turned novelist. Mengiste worked her fair share of corporate jobs in management consulting, advertising, and film, before realizing her true calling was writing. We talk about her “restlessness”, transitioning from corporate to creative, authoring two internationally acclaimed books and much more!