In part one of of this special two part Reppin, we met Pardeep Kaleka a first-generation immigrant from Punjab, India who lost his father at the hands of a white nationalist. Pardeep took his grief and transformed into into something powerful and positive.  Now In Part 2 of this compelling conversation, we meet Arno Michaels who takes us deep into the world of extremism. Arno was a former founding member of one of the largest white nationalist groups in the 90s. He bravely shares his journey...

Disclaimer: This episode contains violence and graphic content. Listener descretion is advised. What happens when you bring two very different people together, with opposite backgrounds and beliefs? Can something powerful and positive come out of a violent act and devastating loss? You're going to hear an inspiring story of perspective and transformation. Today, Pardeep Kaleka is a first-generation immigrant from Punjab, India. His father, a visionary, made the courageous decision to uproot...

The American Dream is a globally revered ideology. But have you ever stopped to break down what that actually means or includes? Well, my guest today dives into that with first hand experience. David Siev, the director behind the powerful documentary "Bad Axe," has made a significant impact in the film industry by earning a coveted spot on the prestigious Oscar shortlist for Best Feature Documentary. Through the lens of his multicultural background, with a Mexican mother and Cambodian father,...

Romina D'Ugo, a Canadian actress and dancer known for her roles in Designated Survivor, Nurses, and Rookie Blue, shares her powerful journey in this episode. Listen in on my conversations as Romina shares a deeply personal story of tending to her ailing father, which then inspired her to be a hospice volunteer. She shares the pressures and guilt she struggled with while balancing her own aspirations and family responsibilities. This an emotional rollercoaster that's intimate and...

They say nice guys finish last and there is some truth to that. Life isn’t easy and no matter who you are or where you live, we all have to deal with difficult situations and people. This is certainly true in a wonderful but often times volatile industry like entertainment. But my guest, Allison Kluger has been able to do just that. Throughout her time in media, she has been able to navigate through a maze of chaos and sometimes explosive situations with class and integrity. She’s had a very...

Have you ever had a great idea, wanted to try something new or had something you believed in-but the world said you couldn’t do it or it won’t work? Ever struggled with uncertainty or self doubt?? Well so did 3x Emmy winning talent Crystal Chappell.  Crystal is a powerhouse actress you’ve seen on Days Of Our Lives. She was Dr. Carly Manning - 1 part of the super couple Bo and Carly. She was also on Guiding Light as Olivia Spencer, trailblazing as one of daytimes first lesbian characters with...

** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content, sexual abuse, violence and other mature themes and is not intended for children. Some listeners may find the material disturbing, triggering and offensive. Listener discretion is advised. In the previous episode of Reppin, I had the opportunity to speak with Sara Kruzan, a survivor of child sex trafficking. Sara was only 11 years old when she met a man who groomed and sold her for sex. From the time she was 13 to 16 years old, Sara was...

** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content, sexual abuse, violence and other mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. Sara Kruzan is a survivor. When Sara was only 11 years old, she met a man who groomed her to be exploited and sold for sex. From 13 to 16 years old, she was trafficked. And after years of systematic, dehumanizing rape and torture, she finally escaped, only to return a few days later and kill her trafficker on the orders of a local gangster who used her as bait...

Southern Progressive. That may sound as wild as spotting Big Foot at Starbucks ordering a latte-decaf with almond milk of course. But stand up comic, author, podcast host and content creator Trae Crowder is just that. Trae hails from the deep south from a tiny town and describes his style of comedy as being Jeff Foxworthy if he was a very verbose progressive. His videos like his perspective on transgender bathrooms have gone viral crushing the internet. You'll see him often in his car...

Chinese Canadian, Actor, Martial Artist, Model Ludi Lin is comfortable and confident on screen. He's appeared on international press, major blockbusters like Aquaman, Mortal Kombat, Power Rangers and most recently he was bad boy Kerwin Tan on CW's Kung Fu. He's been kicking ass on screen for years and he is NOT someone you want to mess with. But what would you say if you learned he was bullied? In this personal conversation, we learn that Ludi moved around a lot as a kid-felt "abandoned," was...

Actor and content creator Mike Bow (CW's Kung Fu, ABC's The Company You Keep) shared his personal experiences of growing up in New York and his dreams of being an actor. Being half Korean, half Chinese, he had more diversity around him, but saw roles for Asians in entertainment were incredibly scarce and what little he did see, Asians were being portrayed as the undesirable, social outcasts. Knowing that the odds were stacked against him, he still went after his dreams. We talked about his...

Content Creator and Actor Mike Bow grew up being with some diversity in Queens NY. Being half Korean, half Chinese he grew up assimilating to Western ideas, cultures and food while his parents introduced him to Korean Dramas and food. Mike dreamed of being an actor but noticed that the very rare cases he did see an Asian on screen where all portrayed as the nerdy, undesirable, awkward outcasts. He struggled with his identity, realized not only was he an "other" but if he were to try and...

Actress Yvonne Chapman from CW's Kung Fu is leading the charge with being a VIP on Reppin, with three guest appearances thus far. With each conversation, we have gone deeper -we've learned how she wrestled and managed expectations, her fears and self doubts, the importance of community and how she gambled and left a lucrative, stable career in corporate finance in pursuit of being an actress. In her most recent guest stint--which was the most revealing--Yvonne shared what she's learned since...

Yvonne Chapman is a talented actress with credits that include Street Legal, Family Law, Netflix's upcoming release Avatar and currently on CW's hit Kung Fu as Zhilan. She's guested twice before on Reppin and on her latest guest appearance is without question the most personal conversation we have had on the show. She has allowed us into her private life, revealing some of the inner changes she's been experiencing in the last year. In the conclusion of this conversation, she continues to...

Yvonne Chapman is a talented Chinese Canadian actress from Street Legal, Family Law and she’s most known for being the complicated, ass kicking anti-hero Zhilan on the CW’s KUNG FU. She has guested twice before on Reppin, where she shared how she gambled a stable, lucrative career in finance in pursuit of her dream to be an actress. Yvonne talked about being on a show that features an all Asian cast, the importance of representation and how a cab driver gave her precious advice that changed...

Reppin: Learned Lessons Evelien & Zach Smadu Zach Smadu by Photo Credit: Richie Lubaton Actor Zach Smadu from CW’s Family Law shared how his father’s battle with cancer reshaped his life and perspectives. Today, on my time with you, I’m going to share what I connected with and my personal reflections. So, let’s get to know one another as I let you into my own takeaways and see if you agree! I’ve also made my donation to support Zach and to help the brilliant researchers do what they need...

What can you learn when you and your loved ones are faced with a life threatening illness? Actor Zach Smadu from CW’s Family Law a show featuring a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families navigate a host of legal problems. Zach maybe on a show that details a complicated, dysfunctional family-but in real life, his family is anything but that. Zach talks about how he and his family struggled and fought through cancer, how that impacted him -how that terrible experience...

Start doin your warm ups and get ready -because Reppin is comin back! Yes, the podcast has been on hiatus. This is a really good time to catch up on past episodes because there will be a new lineup of shows and awesome guests comin at ya soon!! Check out what I’ve been working on! Series Directory: https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast The short version: On the podcast called REPPIN-you'll meet really awesome people who share their incredible stories and lessons with YOU. It's your power packed...

Actress Laura Sohn broke onto television screens as Agent Alina Park on NBC’s mega hit The Blacklist with James Spader. Her other credits include NCIS and God Friended Me. Like many of us, Laura has a jam packed schedule—especially being in the entertainment industry which is known to have many, many long hours. Self care and really anything else usually has to take a backseat. Regardless of what your profession is or where you are—the need to have a job and really the demands of everyday...

J.R. Martinez is an Army Veteran, Burn Survivor, Actor, New York Times Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Dancing the Stars Winner & Host of the podcast Rebirth. He has faced death and come out on the other side finding hope, defining his own path, priorities & identity. The hard learned lessons, about life, value, and worth are what he’s sharing with you. My conversation with J.R. was an incredibly powerful, positive and absolutely inspiring one. it’s not just about facing...

All of the opportunities we enjoy today—everything from civil liberties to social standings to professional opportunities are made possible because of all those who preceded us. But what did they have to overcome to make this possible? Hiro Kanagawa is an actor with over 200 credits that include everything from Smallville, NBC’s “Heroes Reborn” to Taishi Okamura in Amazon’s “Man in the High Castle” to Captain Tanaka in Netflix’s “Altered Carbon.” Now, he’ll be joining Star Trek Discovery....

Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content. Some listeners may find the material disturbing and offfensive. In an ever changing and demanding world, very few things persist and endure. So when you meet Dave Reichert you’ll see he’s kind of a unicorn. He was an American politician, veteran, and former sheriff who served with King County beginning in 1972. Dave rose through the ranks and lead the Green River Task Force, formed to track down the so-called “Green River Killer” one of...

Kara Robinson Chamberlain was kidnapped by a serial killer. Yes. You read that correctly. At 15, she was abducted by a serial killer, escaped AND helped authorities capture the man who kidnapped her. This horrific experience could traumatize anyone. But you’re going to hear how Kara escaped, how she not only survived and helped authorities capture this man but how she has transformed this nightmare into strength, and what she’s ultimately grateful for. Now, Kara is out in front, spreading...

Emmy Winner Leeza Gibbons is a household name and media powerhouse. She’s a Host, Reporter, Producer, for shows such as Entertainment Tonight, My Generation on PBS and her own long running talk show, LEEZA. She’s covered the gamut of stories from A List celebrities to the everyday heroes. She’s also a NY Times Bestselling author, with Take 2: Your Guide to Happy Endings and New Beginnings; and Fierce Optimism: 7 Secrets for Playing Nice and Winning Big. She’s also a fierce advocate for...

Yvonne Chapman gives a pitch perfect performance as the sophisticated, lethal and complicated assassin Zhilan on CW’s hit Kung Fu. Yvonne hits every beat whether it be during intricate fight sequences nailing the choreography with very step and strike or quietly grounding more tender, heartbreaking scenes that make her character nuanced, redeemable and has audiences rooting for her character. We got to meet this talented actress on her first appearance Reppin 4.4: Yvonne Chapman where we...