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Boss LeapAlexis Phillip: Bridging Intergenerational Relationships With Wisdom And GraceWhat does it really mean to build meaningful connections across generations? Diving into the heart of this question is Alexis Phillip, a multi-talented individual whose life story spans from Washington, D.C., to Tampa, Florida, and is filled with passion for fashion, music, and deep familial bonds. She shares her insightful perspectives on intergenerational relationships, especially the unique wisdom passed down from grandmothers. Alexis explores the art of truly listening, the power of observation, navigating the complexities of faith in today's world, and understanding the different ways individuals connect and communicate. From navigating cultural shifts to...2025-07-021h 02
The Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2 Ep #48 The Hiker Babe's Guide To Finding Your Trail- with Former Actress + Redwoods Trailblazer, Noelle BonhommeWhere do you go to reconnect with yourself when the world as you know it feels unrecognizable? For my guest, Noelle Bonhomme, the answer was out in nature.After two decades in Hollywood as a commercial actress, model, and a successful children’s party planner, Noelle’s world unraveled — a heartbreaking series of events including the loss of her mother, a divorce, and a miscarriage sent her into a deep depression.But instead of staying there, one trail at a time, she began reconnecting with herself, her strength, and a purpose bigger than she’d ever ima...2025-06-2132 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2 Ep #47 "It's Complicated", Thoughts on Loving and Leaving Hollywood- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis WalkerIt’s just me today, friends! I'm sliding in at the 11th hour from San Diego with my new laptop ( Yay! Finally), Waffle on the bed, and a whole lot of thoughts about what it means to not be done, but also not be the same.After a few days back on set last week on a fantastic job, I felt something I had forgotten: The Joy. Belonging. And Distraction from "real life" a show bubble provides.In this solo shorty, I’m talking about the emotional imprint Hollywood leaves on us, the identity shifts we n...2025-06-0719 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2 Ep #47 "It's Complicated", Thoughts on Loving and Leaving Hollywood- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis WalkerIt’s just me today, friends! I'm sliding in at the 11th hour from San Diego with my new laptop ( Yay! Finally), Waffle on the bed, and a whole lot of thoughts about what it means to not be done, but also not be the same.After a few days back on set last week on a beautiful job, I felt something I didn’t expect: Joy. Belonging. Distraction from my "real life".In this solo shorty, I’m talking about the emotional imprint Hollywood leaves on us, the identity shifts we never see coming, and ho...2025-06-0519 min
Being Authentic AFUplifting Authentically: Developing Women Leaders (feat. Tiamesha Walker-Smith)On this episode on Being Authentic AF, we talk with Dr. Timaesha Walker-Smith about her authenticity journey in developing leaders in her work as Executive Director of ATHENA of the Triangle, a nonprofit organization supporting women entrepreneurs and developing emerging and established women leaders, and in her business, Mission Possible Consulting Services Inc. providing consulting in the areas of fractional HR, leadership training and development, performance management, organizational culture change, strategic planning, and curriculum development. With a doctorate in education and executive leadership, a wealth of experience, and her creative and enthusiastic approach, Ty has a proven ability to...2025-06-0436 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2. Ep #46 Are All Creatives A Little ADHD?- with Your Guide For The Dopamine Deprived, Jorie HoulihanToday’s episode is a deep dive into something that comes up frequently in my work with Hollywood creatives, entrepreneurs, and career-pivoters: ADHD. If you've ever wondered what the distinction is between having ADHD and being a creative thinker, you don't want to miss this episode.My guest is Jorie Houlihan, your Guide for the Dopamine Deprived™ . Jorie is an ADHD educator, coach, and founder of the ADHD Transformation Café, a supportive membership community for women navigating ADHD in adulthood. Drawing from both lived experience and years of guiding others, she specializes in helping late-diagnosed professional women move...2025-05-2346 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2 Ep #45 What Being Online Is Doing To Your Brain, And How To Fix It- with Former Editor + Digital Wellness Educator, Julia StormFeeling overstimulated, scattered, and overwhelmed? You’re probably not “just bad at focusing” — you might be digitally burnt out.Today’s episode is packed with real-life strategies to help clear the clutter and reset. We’re talking attention spans, tech boundaries, and how to outsmart digital chaos. And let’s be honest: this isn’t just for your kids. Your adult brain needs this too.I’m joined by my brilliant friend Julia Storm — Digital Wellness Educator, parent, and entrepreneur — to unpack how screen time is chipping away at our mental bandwidth and what we can actually do about i...2025-05-0841 min
UnsungHawk-Eye: The AI Visionary Who Revolutionised SportThis is the Unsung podcast, introducing the sports stars you don’t know, telling the stories you can’t miss.In this episode, we meet and tell the story of one of the most influential people in sport in the 21st century.But this person isn’t a player, nor a coach, nor a big-money investor.He’s a computer scientist.He didn't need trophies, the ear of powerful politicians, or a billion-dollar bank account to make his mark. Just some nifty cameras and a few lines of code.His name...2025-05-0238 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2 Ep #44 Financial Empowerment For Showbiz Pros- with Actor + Financial Educator, Miata EdogaStaying up late worrying about your finances and wondering how to make the numbers work? You're not alone, friend! This episode is Exactly what you need to hear to start feeling less overwhelmed and more empowered.Today, I’m talking with Miata Edoga, Actor, CEO, and founder of Abundance Bound, a financial education company dedicated to giving artists, entrepreneurs, and non-traditional earners the money skills they need to sustain a creative career over a lifetime. Over the past two decades, the Financial Empowerment Program she developed has provided 1000s of creatives with ongoing su...2025-04-2547 min
True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightSuspect Tries To FOOL Detectives - INTERROGATIONSuspect Tries To FOOL Detectives - INTERROGATIONOn August 20, 2020, Lurdes Keymolen was celebrating her 23rd birthday, when on the way home, was ran over by a car. Witnesses saw a man and Lurdes arguing... One witness saw a lot more than that, and even fired a few shots at the car that allegedly hit Lurdes Kemolen. Who was in that car? 23 year old at the time, Cordonte Walker... He was apprehended by police near the scene, and taken down for questioning... #policebodycams #bodycam #bodycamarrest #realbodycam #detectiveTrue...2025-04-211h 51The Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS2. Ep #43 How To Discover Your "Next" By Thinking Like A Designer- with Author + Designer, Kelly LaPlanteWelcome back to Season 2 of The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast. I can’t wait for you to meet my fabulous lineup of guests this season, starting today! As always, my mission is to empower entertainment industry professionals (and beyond!) with the inspiration, resources, and strategies to make life's bold pivots less overwhelming...and way more fun!We're kicking off the Season by laying out the blueprints for Big life and career pivots. And who better to guide us through this creative process, than multidisciplinary designer, speaker, and author of the new book Black Sheep Blueprints, Kelly La...2025-04-1045 min
Undoctrinate Yourself#17 - Ryan WalkerRyan Walker is a lover of food and life, a self-taught chef, and recent participant on Master Chef. He's the founder, chef, and mastermind behind The Steak and the Egg: an outdoor farm-to-table dining experience located in Central New Jersey. Find Ryan on instagram at:@cooking_it_keto @thesteakandtheegg@blood_sweat_yogaSupport the podcast by becoming a patron www.patreon.com/undoctrinateyourselfpodcastFollow the podcast on Instagram @undoctrinateyourselfpodFollow Dr. Alexis on Instagram @dralexisjazmyn2025-03-131h 28
Smutty Side UpTaming Mr. WalkerWhat do you do when you're brother's best friend, also known as the man you tried and failed to seduce at a teenager becomes your new boss? When he starts trying to push you out, you do the only logical thing. Push back. We are diving into a Brother's Best Friend/Billionaire romance this week with Rosa Lucas' Taming Mr Walker.2025-03-101h 59
The Wild Sage Society Podcast w/ Marcie WalkerS2E12: The Power of Mindset in Personal GrowthEpisode Summary:In this episode of The Wild Sage Society podcast, Marcie Walker welcomes Alexis Nelson, founder of Latitude Wellness, an intuitive life coach and Holy Fire 3 Reiki Master. Alexis specializes in guiding purpose-driven women through their midlife awakening, helping them release limiting beliefs, reconnect with their intuition, and cultivate clarity and confidence. Together, Marcie and Alexis explore the power of energy healing, the significance of mindset work, and the importance of embracing personal growth through discomfort.Key Themes & Takeaways:The Role of Intuition in Healing: Alexis shares how listening to...2025-03-081h 00True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightGlen ALMOST Got Away With MurderGlen ALMOST Got Away With MurderThis is the interrogation of Glen McCurley. In 1974, Carla Walker and her boyfriend would be attacked and its would take over 40 years for the police to finally solve the case.#policebodycams #bodycam #bodycamarrest #realbodycam #detectiveTrue Crime: The Court of Public Opinion Podcast: Join the Podcast and dive deeper into the chaos of real-life crime with Alexis Knight!No fluff. No filter. Just the truth. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-the-court-of-public-opinion-with-alexis-knight--6292057***Alexis Knight True Crime Videos - Police In...2025-02-1219 minTrue Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightThe Disgusting Case of Colby MartinThe Disgusting Case of Colby Martin On September 20th, 2021, the concerned husband of Melody Rohrer urgently reached out to the Van Buren County Sheriff to report her missing. Melody, a devoted walker covering 6-8 miles daily around their trailer home, had failed to return from her routine walk. Equipped with the essential details provided by her husband, law enforcement promptly initiated an investigation into her disappearance.Despite an exhaustive canvassing effort in the vicinity, there was no immediate success. Investigators then turned their attention to Melody's phone, successfully pinpointing its location through a ping, as i...2025-01-221h 49True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightWalker Interrogation l Girlfriend Killed On Her BIRTHDAY!Walker Interrogation l Girlfriend Killed On Her BIRTHDAY!Suspect: Cordonte Walker (23)Victim: Lurdes 'Lullies' Keymolen (23) 8/26/1997 - 8/26/2020Date Of Incident: August 27th, 2020Date Of Interrogation: August 27th, 2020Location: Kent, Washington#youtuber #crime #interrogation #lawenforcement #policeTrue Crime: The Court of Public Opinion Podcast: Join the Podcast and dive deeper into the chaos of real-life crime with Alexis Knight! No fluff. No filter. Just the truth. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-the-court-of-public-opinion-with-alexis-knight--6292057Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tru...2024-12-272h 08The Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #42 That's a Wrap on 2024, Folks!- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis WalkerHello, my beautiful friends! Welcome to the final episode of The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast for this year. Can you believe we’re wrapping up 2024? Today, I’m settling in for a little heart-to-heart to close out the year. I'll be sharing three big lessons that carried over from my life in production that really stood out to me this year ( I bet you can relate to a few!) Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025...and everything in between! (like what I learned from my run-in with a cyber truck:) I just want to take...2024-12-2113 minTrue Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightGlen McCurley 1974 Cold-Case Murder of 17-Year Old Carla Walker Full Police InterrogationGlen McCurley 1974 Cold-Case Murder of 17-Year Old Carla Walker Full Police InterrogationMCurley was a person of interest in the 1974 slaying but detectives said there wasn't enough evidence to tie him to the case 46 years ago.Texas company used a new forensic process to create a full DNA profile of the suspect from evidence pulled off the victim's clothing -- only partial profiles were obtained before.A Tarrant County Grand Jury has indicted a 77-year-old man in connection with a cold case that went unsolved for nearly half a century.Glen Samuel...2024-12-152h 23The Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #41 What I Learned From Traveling The World For A Year - with Former Music Supervisor + Financial Advisor, Kristin WollamReady to hit the reset button and reboot? My guest today did just that! And the results were transformative. I'm thrilled to welcome financial adviser Kristin Wollam to the show this week.Kristin began her career as a music supervisor in Los Angeles, working on films such as “The Blind Side,” “Sex and The City 2”, and Tom Ford’s “A Single Man.” She eventually took her talents to the boutique music publishing company Heavy Hitters Music, where she discovered, signed, and shaped artists for music placements in film and TV. In the spring of 2013, Kristin returned to her music supe...2024-12-0735 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #40 The Joy of Giving- with Sound Mixer and Founder of Del Prete's Pizzeria, Michael KrikorianHappy Thanksgiving Sweet Friends! In honor of this special day, we’ve got an episode that’s equal parts heartwarming and mouthwatering. Foodies and pizza lovers, this one's for you!Joining us is the one and only Michael "Kriky" Krikorian—a sound mixer with credits like This Is Us, The Jungle Book, and American Horror Story. During the industry strikes, Michael took a leap and went all in on his passion for cooking - specifically Neopolitan style wood fired pizza- and he's gaining happy fans!What started as a passion for feeding friends has turned into wra...2024-11-2825 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #39 *Bonus Episode* Tools For Life's Bumpy Bits - with Sari Rose Barron, L.M.F.T. and EMDR TherapistHappy Sunday, friends! Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Sari Rose Barron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified EMDR therapist. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, start there to get context on Sari's journey in the industry before diving in!Sari specializes in trauma, PTSD, parenting, and adolescent therapy. She brings over 15 years of experience in private practice. She founded SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapy, where her team provides holistic, trauma-informed care across California and Oregon.In this bonus episode, Sari shares practical tools for managing the temporary feel...2024-11-2430 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #38 When Your Dream Changes- With Actor + Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sari Rose BarronI’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend Sari Rose Barron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified EMDR therapist, to the podcast this week! We dive into the theme of evolving dreams and discuss Sari's own Hollywood Pivot. Originally pursuing a career as an actor in New York and Los Angeles, she found her true passion in a field that brings her deep fulfillment—helping others heal as a therapist. With 15 years of experience in private practice, Sari specializes in trauma, PTSD, parenting, and working with teens. She is the founder of SoCal Individual, Family, & Trau...2024-11-2224 min
Boss LeapUnleashing Your Very Own MoxyFor their very first podcast guest, Dr. Angela Walker brings in her eldest daughter, Alexis Walker, who has moxy like no other. Chatting with her mom and Dr. Sylvia Morris, Alexis shares what it is like to be the eldest daughter, how her education molded her into a resilient woman, and her most important self-care practices. She also opens up about the challenges of traveling and working abroad, where she experienced navigating different jobs, accommodations, and even cultures. Alexis explains how having an open mind and keeping valuable connections with others are keys to building a career that provides...2024-11-2048 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #37 What To Do When Life Throws Us Curveballs - with Film Industry Caterer + Founder of Jane Foodie, Jane CarrollMy guest today is the incredibly lovely and inspiring Jane Carroll, founder of Jane Foodie. Growing up, Jane defied traditional roles for women, paving her own path and embracing the unconventional. She shares her journey from a single mom in the Bronx to a pioneer in the floral event design and movie catering industry. Despite facing numerous personal and professional setbacks, Jane shares how she reset and adapted to life's curveballs.She first gained recognition with her “Boxed-in Blooms,” attracting the attention of Oprah Winfrey. After navigating the 2008 financial crisis that shuttered her design studio, Jane pivoted towa...2024-11-1538 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #36 The Tougher the Day, The Kinder You Have to Be To Yourself- w/ Author, Speaker, Comedian, and Mental Health Advocate Kristina KuzmicToday's guest is author, speaker, comedian, and mental health advocate Kristina Kuzmic. Kristina is a cheerleader for her fellow humans. After immigrating to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland and later facing more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, mental health challenges), Kristina’s goal became clear: to be for others what she needed when she was at her lowest. Now, with well over one billion video views, Kristina is providing her audience with encouragement, hope, and humor in a role she never expected to fill. In 2011, Oprah crowned Kristina the winner of Mark Burnett’s rea...2024-11-0835 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #35 You're Invited: Yoga Pop-Up Event with Neon Soul Yoga on Nov 16th!!If you're anything like me, it's been much more Hustle than Flow lately. Well, time to switch that up. The Hollywood Second Act Club is teaming up with Neon Soul Yoga on Sat. Nov 16th for a Special Yoga Pop-Up Event inviting you to press pause, realign, and take a moment to reflect on what might be next. For many of us, it's been a Big year with many changes and transitions. This special session, guided by Akilah Chopfield, founder of Neon Soul Yoga, is all about reconnecting with ourselves (and our amazing community!) as we embrace w...2024-11-0307 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #34 Second Act Zen- with Former Production Manager of Health and Safety + Yoga Instructor, Akilah ChopfieldMy guest today is Akilah Chopfield. Akilah is a former Production Manager of Health and Safety for Disney Corporate, Writer, and Yoga instructor. Akilah shares her journey of self-discovery and healing after a high-pressure role managing COVID protocols led to severe stress and health issues. Following massive industry-wide layoffs and historic dual strikes, she took the opportunity to pursue becoming a certified yoga instructor and reconnect with her creative life.She shares overcoming and grieving a loss of identity, embracing her inherent role as a healer, and merging her production skills with her new venture, Neon Soul...2024-11-0132 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #33 LinkedIn For Your Hollywood Pivot - with LinkedIn Trainer + Relationship Marketing Specialist, Janice PorterIn this Business Builder episode, we deep dive into the transformative potential of LinkedIn—an often-overlooked gem for entertainment industry professionals! If you've spent more time updating your IMDb profile than your LinkedIn page, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how it can be a powerful game-changing platform for freelancers and creatives looking to forge new paths.My delightful guest, Janice Porter, is a LinkedIn Trainer and Relationship Marketing Specialist. She shares invaluable insights in this mini masterclass, where you’ll learn how to create a magnetic LinkedIn profile, harness the platform's networking capabilities, and...2024-10-2443 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #32 There is Life Outside of Hollywood- with Makeup Artist + Mature Beauty Educator, Michelle SpielerToday's episode is a fun one! It will likely spark some wanderlust and encourage you to think outside the box—two of my favorite things:) We'll travel from Hollywood to Nashville and explore the transition from life on set to Tik Tok success.I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Michelle Spieler. Michelle is a Makeup Artist, Course Creator, and Mature Beauty Educator with 30 years of professional experience. She worked on shows like New Girl, Sons of Anarchy, and Last Comic Standing before the pandemic prompted a turning point in her career. She now shares her Ho...2024-10-1834 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #31 You Are More Than Your IMDB Page- with Set Decorator+ Interior Designer + Podcast Host, Beth KushnickFriends! I’m thrilled to welcome my new pal and native New Yorker, Beth Kushnick, to the show. Beth is a Set Decorator and Interior Designer with over 35 years of experience in the industry. She is known for her work on "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," and films like "Rare Objects" and "Insidious 5”. Kushnick is a Hall of Fame Inductee of The Set Decorators Society of America, a Christie’s Arbiter of Style, and a voting member of both the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.She's also a trai...2024-10-1041 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #30 When Its Time To Choose You- with former Camera Assistant + Underwater Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Tanksley-CossThis week's episode with Under Water Portrait Photographer Jennifer Tanksley-Coss is nothing short of magic! Get ready to discover a whole new world and perspective with this extraordinary woman as your guide.Jennifer grew up eating, drinking, and breathing film in an industry family in Germany. She began working as a high-speed camera technician right after high school on films and commercials across Europe- Eventually following the siren call of adventure to Los Angeles, where she worked as a local 600 Camera Assistant for 15 years. During that time, she worked alongside incredibly talented directors of photography and directors...2024-10-0430 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #29 For When You Feel Like Calling It Quits- with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis WalkerWhether you're exhausted from trying to get a new side hustle off the ground, overwhelmed, or simply done with figuring it out alone- hang in there friend, today's shorty episode is for you! I'll let you in on a little secret...this episode was supposed to come out three days ago, but life had other plans. So I pivoted! Today we get Meta about what it really takes to switch things up, the speed bumps along the way telling us maybe we *should* quit, and some things you can to do to help yourself get through those r...2024-09-3012 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #28 What I Learned From Talking Animal Movies- with Film Development Executive Turned Author + Advocate, Kelley ColemanIf you've ever found yourself making a career pivot on a dime, despite having a good thing going- this episode is for you! My guest is Film Development Executive turned Author and Advocate for parents , caregivers, and individuals with disabilities, Kelley Coleman. Her writing is an extension of her Before Times career developing talking animal movies, and also a few fun disaster movies! Kelley's book Everything No one Told Your About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports ( Hachette , 2024) is a singular guide to accessing the supports disabled children ne...2024-09-2037 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #27 How To Be A Badass- with Makeup Artist , Car Chick + Speed Enthusiast, Brenda RippeeLadies- and gentlemen- start your engines !!! This week's episode is about the incredible things that show up in our lives when we allow ourselves to pivot- and embrace the unknown. My guest this week shows us how ! With 200+ credits as a Makeup Artist and over 50,000 production hours to her name, Brenda Rippee is making a career "pivot" into the petrol world, Porsche in particular and Women In Porsche to be exact. After 25+ years working for HBO, 60 minutes, TCM, and an impressive list of private clients- she is "coming-in-hot" straight towards her heart's passion: Porsches & Speed!Bren...2024-09-0632 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #26 Why You Might Be a Unicorn- And How to Leverage Those Skills You Already Have! with Marketing Assistant Coach, Emily ReaganIf you're looking to diversifying your income outside of the Entertainment Industry, this Business Builder episode is for you! We've all lived through this season in Hollywood- and it feels like the punchline is this: Now more than ever, cultivating that side-hustle isn't just smart, it's essential. If you're short on ideas for *what* that could be -or not feeling confident you've got what it takes-this episode is will open your mind to so many creative possibilities in the online space that you've probably never considered! And the great news is, you can start right where you a...2024-08-3041 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #25 My Life of Transitions- with Producer + Professor + Documentarian, Erinn EichingerThis episode is for anyone who has found themselves somewhere in the middle- between what life used to be, and what it's becoming. Navigating without a roadmap, but trusting ( and following ) the "yeses" along the way!My guest today is Erinn Eichinger. Erinn is a producer, writer and professor with more than 25 years of experience in the television industry. She shares her journey from working in journalism and local news to becoming a successful segment producer for lifestyle television- and recently going back to school to obtain a masters degree in journalism with a focus on gender r...2024-08-2239 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #24 How To Be Unstoppable- With Special Guest, Chef Laurent CorreaReady for a Pivot, but not sure how all those years doing "X" job will translate to whatever's next? This week's episode of The Hollywood Second Act Club, with special guest, Chef Laurent Correa is a game -changer ! Most of us feel unprepared when it comes to starting something new, but the truth is you already come fully loaded with some pretty bad-ass qualities. All of which are transferable to whatever dream you set your sights on next . Get ready for a conversation that will have you believing in your ability to redefine Your life and career, b...2024-08-1632 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #23 Sleep Like a Baby - with Hairstylist and Infant + Toddler Sleep Expert, Sam RosenbergWhoever said, "Sleep Like a Baby", must have never met a baby! If you are a new parent , you know that a peaceful night's is Gold, and can be super hard to come by. My guest today is Infant and Toddler Sleep Expert, Samantha Rosenberg. Sam got her start as a hairstylist in Hollywood and during the pandemic pivoted to become a certified sleep consultant-helping families achieve the restful sleep they need ( and deserve)! She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children and those with medical concerns- and brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her o...2024-08-0839 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #22 Love You, Crew- with Dolly Grip, Event Organizer + Founder of Crew Stories, Diego MariscalThis episode is for the crew! It's all about community- and what we are capable of when we put our hearts and talents together.My guest today is Diego Mariscal. Diego is a dolly grip, event organizer, and founder of the Facebook Community Group , Crew Stories. In today's episode he shares all about an amazing in-person event called Crew Camp -happening in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27th. Tune in to hear about the origins and evolution of this amazing community -and find out how you can join the upcoming Camp- themed party- created just...2024-07-2625 min
Ray Ray's Podcast“Alexis Walker”This episode of Ray Ray's Podcast is sponsored by Spotify for Podcasters and Litt Vacations, in partnership with Pandora. We sat with Alexis Walker (@Lexi_walker7) We delved into various aspects of her background as well as how she became a Hospitality consultant and much more. We would like to give a big shoutout to Tite for providing our intro music from his single "Get'n Paid" featuring Chalie Boy. Our podcast is recorded on the 10th floor of Hello Studios. Visit our Website www.RayRaysPodcast.com for all of our fantastic content. Continue to follow us on all social...2024-07-2359 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #21 Not All Stars Need Agents- with Former Post Production Supervisor + Astrologer, Kim StefanHave you ever had a hunch that you'd be reeaaally, really good at something- or that you *should* be following a certain path, but wish you could get a little confirmation? It turns out the stars can help ( no, not those stars ! ) Today's episode is all about illuminating your purpose -with the help of astrology.My guest this week is former Post-Production Supervisor, Flight Attendant, and brilliant Astrologer, Kim Stefan. Kim helps clients understand how their unique astrological blueprint can connect them with their strengths and what they came here to learn. She teaches people how to...2024-07-1944 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #20 Finding Your Flow- with Former Production Coordinator + Productivity Expert, Ronna BelinkyEver feel like you're juggling a million things with your new hustle, balancing two worlds- and not getting any traction? You're not alone! Today's podcast episode is a game-changer for anyone in Hollywood dabbling in a new venture. What if the secret sauce to bringing your dreams to life wasn't just hard work, but smart work? That's where a well-oiled workflow comes into play. It's ALL about creating a system that works seamlessly, so you can focus on the magic of what you are creating!Today I chat with the incredible Ronna Belinky, a productivity ex...2024-07-1127 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #19 New Year's in July - with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis WalkerHappy Fourth of July , Friends! Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? Yikes! Maybe it's because I spent the early part of my career filming back-to-back Christmas movies in July (hello, Hallmark Channel days!), but I like to think of this mid-way point as "New Year's Part Deux". It's the perfect time for celebrating our independence, chilling with the family, soaking in the summer vibes... and also, taking a beat to reflect. In today's 4th of July mini-episode of the Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast we talk about taking a mid-year pause- and be...2024-07-0404 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #18 So You Want To Write ? - with Self Publishing Instructor, Flavia BerysIf writing a book is on your Second Act " bucket list"- you won't want to miss this week's episode! You'll hear from my guest, Flavia Berys -who shares a fun way for you to get started ( even if your life and schedule are already full).Flavia is a attorney and realtor, who is a self-published author and teaches courses on self- publishing. This episode will inspire you to take bite-sized action towards your dream of writing.In this episode we get into:The benefit of group support...2024-06-2724 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #17 What Could You Do With An Idea- with Former Studio Marketing Executive + Home Organizer, Nicole LongoThis episode is a celebration of ideas and inspiration-and what happens when we give ourselves permission to let go of what's not working ...and pursue a dream! Wherever you are on your journey, you won't want to miss this inspiring episode.My guest today is Nicole Longo. Nicole spent over a decade in Entertainment Marketing, leading the brand marketing campaigns for major motion picture franchises including Spider-Man, Jumanji, and Kung Fu Panda, before pivoting into Tech to run the North American B2B marketing team at Snapchat. In 2022, Nicole followed a personal passion to become a...2024-06-2035 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #16 Meet Cute, Finding Love in La La Land- with Writer + Matchmaker, Jaydi Samuels KubaThis week's episode is all about Love! And how you can get a little assistance finding it. If you work in Hollywood -and are single and looking for love- you know it's not always easy to connect with and find your person. Between the long hours...and app burn out, it can making dating a drag. My guest today is Television Writer and Matchmaker, Jaydi Samuels Kuba. Jaydi got her start in TV, writing for shows such as Family Guy and Salem. She's also written for multiple rappers and athletes, from Tyler the Creator to Steph Curry. Afte...2024-06-1333 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #15 Why I Became A Divorce Coach- with Actress + Divorce Coach, Alex KappIf have ever gone through a divorce , you know how painful it can be. There is no point in sugar coating it. Divorce sucks. My guest today has been there, and she now helps clients to get through to the other side of their divorces- and on to the next chapter of their lives!I’m so thrilled to introduce you the incredibly smart, generous, and insightful Alex Kapp. Alex is an Actress, Voice Actor, and (CDC )Certified Divorce Coach. After 19 years of marriage, two amazing daughters, and a successful acting career in television, her ma...2024-06-0632 min
On the MicEpisode 45: Alexis Gay's Origin StoryAlexis Gay is a stand up, sketch video comedian, and podcaster known for satirising tech culture. In a former life, she worked in the tech industry, most recently running Business Operations and Creator Partnerships at Patreon.
This is her origin story.
Alexis also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Alexis Gay: Unprofessional'.
Image by Mindy Tucker. Presented by Martin Walker.
Alexis' Profile and Social Media HERE
2024-06-0309 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #14 Expanding Your Identity - with Television Executive + Photographer, Kaitlin SaltzmanMy guest this week is the incredibly delightful and insightful, Kaitlin Saltzman. Kaitlin is a television executive, momma of two young kiddos, and Artist behind the camera lens at KSP Photography. During the SAG + WGA strikes she decided to pick up a hobby she had back in high school - and has since turned her passion for Photography + Visual Storytelling into a super dreamy side hustle capturing meaningful moments for families .This conversation with Kaitlin is such a treat. You aren't going to want to miss this transparent and totally relatable episode!2024-05-2430 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #13 * Bonus Episode * Sunday Funday - with Makeup Artist + Event Organizer , Amy SparksFriend! Popping into your Sunday Funday with a Bellini sized BONUS episode to let you know about a special event that is happening in Los Angeles on Sunday June 9th , 2024. The Hairstylists and Makeup Artists Co-op Craft and Garage Sale is back!! Mark that calendar...You're not going to want to miss this! Makeup Artist and Co-Founder Amy Sparks, is here today to tell you all about this Fabulous event. This episode is a shortie - but packed with details about all the delicious and delightful finds you will encounter when you attend!The ev...2024-05-1915 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #12 How To Go For Your Dream- with Makeup Artist + Jazz Singer, Angie WellsHave you ever wondered how to go about pursuing that dream that keeps tapping you on the shoulder? Or what to do if you actually have more than one ? This week's guest is my brilliant ( + multi-talented ) friend, Angie Wells! Angie Is a 2x Emmy nominated , 4x MUAHS nominated Makeup Artist who has spearheaded shows such as Blackish, Harriet, Slyvie's Love, and Promising Young Woman - to name a few. She is also a NAACP image award nominated jazz vocalist and recording artist for her Outstanding Jazz Album Truth Be Told.If you've ever been told...2024-05-1730 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #11 Love, Mom- with My Momma, Stephanie EmersonFriends, in honor of Mother's Day- I'm super excited to introduce you to my sweet mama , Stephanie Emerson !I'm definitely partial , but she truly has so much wisdom and insight to impart . During this intimate mother/daughter conversation my mom shares her inspiring story of finding her voice and confidence after life as she knew it changed over night. This episode is about resilience, starting over, and finding purpose in difficult times . I'm So proud of who she is and hope her journey lights a bit of the way for anyone who may find themselves str...2024-05-1031 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #10 How to Do Big, Scary Things -With Stunt Man+ Coach, Brett SolomanoHave you ever wondered why some people are able to make doing brave, "scary things" look like a cake walk? Today's episode we pull back the curtain on fear -and how to look at it differently- with stunt man Brett Solomano.Brett is a SAG-AFTRA award nominated Stuntman and Guinness World Record Holder who has taken his passion living life on the edge as a stunt performer ( and his study of emotional intelligence) and channeled it into his work as a speaker, coach, and workshop facilitator. He is FULL of wisdom and insights that You can appl...2024-05-0228 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #9 Hey! I'm Available- with Graphic Designor + Community Founder, Dylan SheridanIf you’ve been racking your brain trying to figure out how your skills in the entertainment industry translate to the outside world, you aren’t going to want to miss today’s episode! My guest this week is the lovely and amazing Dylan Sheridan. Dylan is a New York based Graphic Designer with nearly 30 years experience in Showbiz. During the strikes, he started a facebook group called crew_NYC to help film workers find employment outside of the entertainment industry. Since then the group has grown to 4,600 members and has inspired multiple off shoot groups throughout...2024-04-2530 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #8 How To Connect With Your Super Power - with Branding Expert, Emily PaulsenWhen you are starting a new business, it can feel like there are about 40 million things to do to get things up and running. Figuring out how to convey what is unique about what you offer - in a way thats resonates with potential clients - can be totally overwhelming. If you want a brand that reflects who you are , but don't know where to start -you aren't going to want to miss this week's " Business Builder" episode with Branding and Website Designer , Emily Paulsen!Emily worked as a Brand Manager, Visual designer, and...2024-04-1837 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #7 Wait, You Cook Soup?– with Audience Switcher + Restauranteur , Traci WeintraubFriends! If you have ever had to navigate working in the industry with a chronic illness…OR dreamt of opening your own restaurant , you aren’t going to want to miss today’s episode! I’m a huge Super Fan of this week’s guest, Traci Weintraub.Traci is an audience switcher for television sitcoms, writer, POTS + Lyme warrior AND six years ago she opened her own kitchen in Los Angeles called Gracefully Fed , where she makes AMAZING soups and meals for health and healing. Traci has So much to share about her own healing journey, what she's learne...2024-04-1135 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #6 Why You Get To Make The Rules– with Your Host + Second Act Bestie, Alexis WalkerHave you ever stopped to ask yourself Who wrote the “Rules” for how you’ve been working and living? In this transparent, mini, stuffy-nose filled episode, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to…take a break!This week I share the realization I had recently coming down with flu. It doesn’t do any of us any good to build something new- if we just keep doing things the way we did them before!A Second Act doesn’t have to involve changing careers, or starting a side hustle. It can be as simple as...2024-04-0408 minThe Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #5 How a Podcast Changed My Life- with Podcast Manager, Allison NitschIf "Starting a Podcast "is on your list, but you feel overwhelmed by the idea of doing it solo, you aren't going to want to miss this episode! Want to know my “hot tip” for how I got The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast up and running? I got help!This week’s guest is my Podcast Manager -and former teacher- Allison Nitsch. Not only does Allison have the voice ( and patience;) of an angel , She makes the logistics and process of launching a podcast Super clear, digestible, and within reach -even for those of us who don’t heart...2024-03-2827 min