Welcome to The Tokens Podcast, where Giovonnie Samuels (All That, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) unpacks the unique experience of being "the only one" in Hollywood. Through intimate, fun conversations with fellow Tokens, she explores the triumphs and challenges of tokenism in entertainment—across race, gender, and identity. Join Giovonnie for honest, empowering dialogue that sparks change. New episodes drop August 4th, so subscribe for untold stories and fresh perspectives!
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Transcript:
Guys, after a year, it's finally here! The Tokens podcast. And here is the trailer! I can't wait for you guys to see it. Oh my god!
Yo! My name’s Jermaine Williams and I’m a Token Black Actor.
From Giovonnie Samuels, The token black girl from All That, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Bring it On: All or Nothing and Freedom Writers...
These are the conversations that need to be had.
And producer Giorgio Johnson.
History of America and Colorism is apparent, like we cannot escape it.
It’s a true thing. If you want to work, you should cut your hair. Nothing “urban”. That's why you can't catch me on anything right now.
This is The Tokens Podcast.
This is Everyday. This is industry s--t. This is racial s--t
This is all of that and some!
People are going to hate me for this.
They Had a young lady who just, would just cut my line into just an oval.
OOH! Not The Bowl!
You are having important conversations.
You know, the b side, if you will, is not talked about.
You know, and it's not celebrated.
Yeah, it feels great to have platforms like this to come to and say "cool" like I can... And not only that, but I can speak with my people about it?
Like I can...
I Told You! I Call My Friends!
I mean, like, that's beautiful. It’s a beautiful thing. And I think that you, you know, you guys have to be celebrated for having this platform.
