Featuring British Podcaster, published writer, and host of The Social Saint podcast; Rianne Walters.   (2:26) We have a conversation about the global Black experience. We talk about how we have learned from each other's experiences of being Black in America, being Black in the United Kingdom, and in other parts of the world. We discuss how many people in the Black diaspora identify as Black. (12:47) We also have a conversation about global religion & the power of religious communication....

Featuring guests; Javier Alcaraz, Lenny Rogers, Adam Jackson, and new guest Tim Coakley.   We have a round table discussion with the entire crew about the touring business. The crew tells us about the different artists they've worked with. They also share some of their funny moments from their time of the road. We also learn how they all met and later became one team. During the round table, they share their thoughts about working in the business,  life on the road, and advice to people...

(2:21) We have a conversation about being a good director. Leah gives us insight into being a director and what directors look out. (10:41) We discuss being different creatively. We discuss why it's important for people to be different and the impact it could have on culture. (19:22) During the interview we get more insight into Leah's style. Leah also shares with us her inspirations. Leah gives us insight into working as a mixed media artist. Lastly, Leah gives us her thoughts on live action...

Featuring the founders of A La Carte; Dr. Lance Hulme, Professor of Music Theory at North Carolina Central University and Professor Clara O'Brien, Professor of Vocal Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. (1:53) We have a discussion about the fusion of music across genres, cultures and geographic regions. We talk about how fusing different music genres can help introduce people to genres that they may not have been exposed to before. (15:05) Following that...

Featuring Brand Creative & Producer at HGTV; Valerie Carrillo.   (2:00) We have a discussion about how entertainment professionals are more than creatives. Valerie enlightens us about how entertainment careers can help development hard skills and soft skills that are applicable in any industry. (10:37) We also have a discussion about the importance of inspiration to the creative process. During this segment, Valerie gives us insight to her creative process. (20:50) During the interview,...

Featuring Founder of Hoops India & Entrepreneur; Neel Pahlajani.   (2:02) We have a conversation about the globalization of sports with a specific focus on India. Neel details India's uniqueness as it relates to their sports culture.(12:47) We have a discussion about India and its market potential. Neel explains to us why India has been slow to catch up with the rest of the world in sports. (23:36) During the interview Neel tells us how entertainment and media can help highlight other...

Featuring Entertainment Attorney, Professor, Mediator, and Musician; Dr. Ira Abrams. He's worked with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Gloria Estefan, Miles Davis, Timbaland, Sony Music, Atlantics Records, Gianni Versace and countless others.   (2:17) We have a conversation about the rise of independent music artists. We discuss how the digitalization of the music industry has helped independent music artists. (10:38) Following that conversation we discuss entertainment education at colleges and...

Featuring Senior Writer & Producer at Showtime; Kate Wagner. She's works on Homeland, The Chi, The Good Lord Bird, Ray Donavan, among other productions.   (1:58) Kate explains her role in the special features department and what the broader narrative is. We discuss how the broader narrative helps productions to have a bigger impact. (9:57) We have a discussion about what makes the content of premium cable networks so unique. Kate also helps to explain the immersive experience and how...

Featuring Marketing Executive; Royce Wolfe. He's a former Journalist for Fortune Magazine and Marketing Executive for the 1996 Olympic Games.   (1:51) We have a conversation about sponsorship marketing. Royce explains how companies have always integrated their products and brands into entertainment productions. (10:22) Following that conversation, we have a discussion about media and entertainment companies' responsibility to consumers. Royce explains what corporate social responsibility is...

Featuring Front of House [Audio] Engineer & Production Manager; Adam Jackson. Adam has worked with the likes of Owl City, Christina Perri, Demi Lovato, SIA, St. Vincent, Jai Wolf, among many others.   (2:04) Adam gives us insight into being a Live Audio Engineer. We discuss their relationship with the artists and audience. (12:09) We discuss the importance of being available. We also discuss how being available makes people more trustworthy and reliable.   (20:07) During the interview,...

Featuring Tour Production & Stage Manager; Lenny Rogers. He's worked with Country Music Hall of Famer & Icon, Kenny Rogers, Carrie Underwood, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Sia, St. Vincent and many others.   (2:07) We have a conversation about how it's a privilege to work in the entertainment industry. We talk about how to people should conduct themselves when they're around the industry's best. (10:48) Lenny explains the importance of relationships on the road (during tours). Lenny also...

Featuring Founder of Salum International Resources, Leadership-Performance Strategist Consultancy; Carlos Salum. His clients include Enzo Fittipaldi, Formula 4, Italian Champion 2018, Sergi Bruguera, 2-time French Open Winner 1993 & 1994, and Gabriela Sabatini, U.S. Open Winner 1990.   (2:12) Carlos walks us through the responses that competitors have when facing challenges. He then explains how one works towards a breakthrough, leading to peak performance. (11:24) We have a conversation...

Featuring Writer, Speaker, and Author of the books Dealing with This Thing Called Life and Dealing with This Thing Called College; Chris Sumlin.   (2:20) We begin with a discussion about how Millennials have a different view of the entertainment industry than that of previous generations. We also discuss how Millennials are reshaping the entertainment industry using their influence. (11:37) Following that discussion, we have a conversation about giving back and the importance of it. Chris...

Featuring Film Worker & Enterpreneur; Steve Bax.   (2:01) Steve gives us insight into picking a location for filming (television and film). We also gain some insight about what goes into putting a set (stage) together. (10:42) We have a discussion about the initiatives taken by the entertainment industry in response to the current social justice movement. Steve gives us his thoughts based what he's seen and experienced too.   (18:40) During the interview Steve gives us his thoughts about...

Featuring John Maxwell Certified Coach & Director at Whip Around; Jacob Ciccarelli   (2:25) We discuss not being a manager and the difference between a leader vs a manager. We talk about how leaders influence their team. (11:06) We discuss being a team and some of the things that make a a team successful. We talk about the importance of a team having an identity and unified culture.   (19:29) During the interview Jake talks to us about keeping a team on track, the importance of trust and...

Featuring Music Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Freerunner; Cam "FootRocket"   (2:27) We discuss the importance of music in video games. We talk about how video game soundtracks enhance the gaming experience, whether they feature mainstream artists, or an originally composed soundtrack. (10:51) We also discuss the Electronic and Dance music genres. We talk about how the Electronic sub-genres are typically grouped under Electronic, oftentimes disregarding how vast some of the sub-genres are....

Featuring; Former Educator and now Chief Content Officer for SANE Media, and Writer for the SANE Show; Paul Davis.   (3:01) We start by discussing the current state of the American educational system. We discuss how the system has been effected by Covid-19 and how an entire generation of students has been left to suffer. (13:39) We also have a conversation about whether the American educational system was designed to fail or not. We discuss how schools are underfunded, wealth disparities and...

Featuring Tour Production Manager; Javier Alcaraz. He's worked with the likes of Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, St. Vincent, SIA, Brandi Carlile, and many others.   (2:26) Javier gives us insight into being a production manager. We discuss what goes into putting a tour together. He talks about how production managers help bring the artist's vision to life and creating a unique experience. (12:13) We also have a discussion about the producing concerts in arenas, stadiums, and festivals. Javier...

Featuring Effua Sosoo; a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. She has completed clinical work with people found not guilty by reason of insanity, a PTSD clinic, and in federal prison with group and individual therapy. Effua focuses heavily on racism, racial injustice, and their intersection with mental health.   Effua's study, Psychophysiological and Affective Reactivity to Media Images, implies that images of Black people in positions...

Featuring the Founder & CEO of The Brand Architects; Antone Barnes   (2:21) We discuss changing course (one passion to another) where Antone illustrates how he went from working with music artists to professional NFL players. (14:51) We also discuss transferable skills and how important it is to be adaptable. (23:32) During the interview Antone tells us how he can help athletes with brand management, athletes being involved in activism, how he vets potential clients, and how his clients...

Featuring Emmy & Grammy nominated television, film, record producer, podcast host, and talent manager; Barry Katz   (2:13) We discuss producing a television show. Barry explains to us the power of believing in yourself when attempting to produce a television show. (12:37) We talk to Barry about finding new talent. Barry explains the difference between being social media famous v.s. being a household name in the entertainment industry. (19:57) During the interview, Barry tells us what made...

Featuring the host of No Approval Podcast; King Darius   (2:08) We discuss producing raw, real, and unfiltered content. We talk about hosts who aren't only honest, but don't hold back the punches either. (10:17) We also have a conversation about what it means to represent your audience. We talk about media personalities having a responsibility to their audience and how they what they say has consequences. (18:31) During the interview King Darius gives us the meaning behind the name No...

Featuring Actor, Director, Writer, Comedian, Founder of the Mixtape Comedy Show, and Executive Producer of BET+'s All The Way Black; Royale Watkins.   (2:12) We discuss the power of television shows, specifically sitcoms. Royale gives us insight into television programming and why brands purchase ad spots for particular shows. (12:15) We also have a conversation about the comedy community and how comedians play a larger role in entertainment. Royale helps us understand what makes comedians...

Featuring Queen's University of Charlotte, NCAA Women's Basketball Coach, Jennifer Brown;   (2:19) We discuss collegiate sports and entertainment. We talk about how collegiate sports generates a lot of revenue, paying collegiate athletes, and how collegiate athletes a get a lot of exposure. (12:00) We also discuss the perception of women in sports. We talk about how women have made great strides in sports. During that discussion we talk about women getting into more sports traditionally know...

Featuring CEO of Boss Business Market & STEM Education Advocate, Naomi Thomas;   (2:10) We discuss what it takes to become an influencer. We discuss how influencers offer value and have to be social. We also discuss entertainment in the digital age. (11:34) We discuss how the entertainment industry has been forced to adapt due to the pandemic. We also discuss ways that entertainment companies can virtualize the customer experience. (20:30) During the interview, Naomi talks to us about the...