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MYLF Podcast - Mothers You'd Like to FriendMYLF Podcast with guest Elisa O'Keefe SmithMothers You'd Like to Friend would like to introduce you to Marketing Professional, Video and Podcast Creator, Executive Producer, Doctorial Candidate and fellow MYLF...the unmatched Elisa O'Keefe Smith! In this episode we talk about how to stay focused, strong and resilient as we sometimes face hardships in our lives. Elisa shares how she beautifully embraced her struggles both personally and professionally so that she could become the best example for her daughter and for herself. You can find our amazing guest Elisa O'Keefe Smith at:Instagram:@Melbadelphia@Diva_DocsF...2020-12-1243 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyBetter Way... Mr PresidentBetter Way
Performed By Elisa O'Keefe-Smith
Lyrics by Elisa O'Keefe-Smith
Music by Elisa O'Keefe-Smith and Herb Smith2017-09-0304 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDiva Docs: BlackLivesMatter & Pro-PoliceDiva Docs speak with special guest Police Sergeant K. Simone Zebley (name changed to protect identity)along with additional panelists Cam McCoy and Rachel Burrell.
Listen in as Elisa and Dr Tina discuss with the guest panelists the many issues that have surfaces recently regarding BlackLivesMatter.2016-07-151h 11
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDiva Docs & Dr Crystal Green: VISION BOARDSDiva Docs along with guest Dr Crystal Green discuss creating spiritual vision boards. Also joining the show were vision board experts hailing from different parts of the US.2016-05-241h 41
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyFailure Is Not An Option…. Real Talk with Stacey LillyStacey Rodriguez-Lilly, what can i say but this amazing sister/friend of mine who was already an earth angel, now she's an angel in heaven.
I am going to start releasing podcasts of #RealTalk. I this segment, Stacey talks "Failure is not an option… It's a choice".
Enjoy her wonderful and worm wisdom, insights and teachings.
I love this woman Stacey so much. A heart of gold, always had my back. Talked me & everyone else through everything. She believed in me, supported me, and had unwavering faith in my vision. Stacey was part of my Melbadelphia Show from the beginning, an...2015-06-0613 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of Philly5Grand (LifeIzGrand) Interview - Melbadelphia ShowElisa talks with "5Grand", a hiphop/rap artist hailing from Philly, about his music, his previous life on the street, life in the studio, his influences, his collaborations, his plans, his experiences, stocks….. basically what makes him tick. Focus is given to his new release "When The World Turns Blue".
"5Grand" or "Grand" as everyone who knows him refers to him as, also founded record company, Global Recording Group (GRG) with his childhood friend, manager, and CEO, Allen Stokes.
An inspiring figure, Grand says: "I just wanted to leave Philly because people were dying, hustling, and going to jail. I wa...2014-09-031h 00
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyJay Warsinske (Indie Entertainment Summit) InterviewElisa talks with Jay Warsinske (CEO/Founder of Indie Entertainment Summit #IES), about the upcoming August 2014 conference, about all the honorees, speakers, workshops, and what the conference provides for Indie Artists.
Jay candidly gives insights and observations about the rapidly evolving entertainment business.
I attended my first "IES" in 2013. It was so productive, and I made so many connections who are now good friends, that I would suggest to any indie artist serious about "Making it" in the entertainment business, that they try to make the conference in person.
About Jay Warsinske & Indie Entertainment Summit:
The incredible road to conceptualizing...2014-07-1733 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyBrian Shafton (RBC Records) Interview - Melbadelphia ShowElisa talks with Brian Shafton (CEO/Founder of RBC Records), one of the most influential people in #soul / #hiphop.
Brian candidly gives insights and observations about the music business, information any indie artist who is serious about "Making it" in the entertainment business should know.
About Brian Shafton & RBC records:
*** RBC was in the Source Power 30 which identifies the 30 most influential hip hop people/entities; Brian has been instrumental in 50+ records going gold or platinum (Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Geto Boyz, Jay-Z, Westside Connection, Mos Def, Nelly, NWA, Ice T, DJ Quik, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG Ice Cube, Scarface...2014-07-1455 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDiva Docs with GUEST Chris Jasper (Isley Brothers, Isley-Jasper-Isley)"Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world" ~ Nelson Mandela
Diva Docs talk with Chris Jasper of the Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, about the legacy of #Mandela, and #education.
Chris Jasper is not only a world class musician, but a fellow Doc holding a JD, so holding a Juris Doctorate, it is only fitting that Chris be part of the associated topic of education, a subject area Mandela spoke of frequently.2013-12-161h 53
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDiva Docs (Wk #4) - with Genna Sapia RuffinThe 'Diva Docs' and GUEST "Genna Sapia Ruffin" take on the topic 'Becoming EMPOWERED after Domestic Abuse'!
Genna Sapia Ruffin talks about her journey to becoming an EMPOWERED woman after being the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of legendary David Ruffin of #TheTemptations. Genna will be talking about her book "Delivered from Temptation".
Diva Docs are loving empowering others. Join in the fun and the serious, and become EMPOWERED with the Diva Docs - we are going to change your perception of docs.2013-12-151h 41
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyHal Henkel Interview - Melbadelphia**Harold "Hal" Henkel is a LA-based composer, producer and guitar fanatic who has performed & recorded for many of the biggest names in contemporary music, including Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Neville Brothers, Carlos Santana and many others.
He played on Tupac's albums over the last 3 years of his life, and was instrumental in the hatching of "California Love".... he tells in the interview how he was playing Joe Cocker from his car stereo and Tupac happened by got into the Joe Cocker track and how that eventuated into "California Love", one of Tupacs biggest hits, which Hal played both the...2013-12-011h 00
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDiva Docs (Wk #2) - with David Miller Of D.A.M Good BodiesThe 'Diva Docs' take on the topic of balancing education, work, and fitness with GUEST #DIVO "David A. Miller" of "D.A.M. Good Bodies"! #DoTheDamThing
2nd week in and first guest for the Diva Docs. Join in the fun and the serious, and become EMPOWERED with the Diva Docs - we are going to change your perception of docs.2013-12-011h 33
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDoug Young (Promoter - NWA, DeathRow) Interview - PART 2Part 2 - Elisa interviews Doug Young, infamous Los Angeles promoter for NWA & Death Row Records. Doug share his insights and his stories about the music industry, about the rise of NWA, and gives valuable information about street teaming and music promotions. In 'Ruthless: A Memoir' biography, Doug was given credit as a record promoter for pioneering promotions such as street promoting and street teams, still in wide use today.2013-11-281h 12
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyDoug Young (Promoter - NWA, DeathRow) Interview - PART 1Elisa interviews Doug Young, infamous Los Angeles promoter for NWA & Death Row Records. Doug share his insights and his stories about the music industry, about the rise of NWA, and gives valuable information about street teaming and music promotions. In 'Ruthless: A Memoir' biography, Doug was given credit as a record promoter for pioneering promotions such as street promoting and street teams, still in wide use today.2013-10-281h 20
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyCopyright Discussion Panel (The Melbadelphia Show)With controversy over Robin Thick's "Blurred Lines" infringing on Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up", the time was right for a copyright discussion panel to happen. Here it the first on of many. Enjoy!
Panelists include Rhonda Bedikian (publisher), Bobby Eli (Grammy award winning musician, arranger, composer, & producer – wrote ‘Love Won’t Let Me Wait’), LaRena Major (Rock Historian), Gloria Esaw (Event Production), Hal Henkel (renowned guitarist who has performed and recorded with Tupak Shakur, Snoop, The Neville Brothers, Carlos Santana), Herb Smith (renowned guitarist, songwriter, who played with Patti LaBelle for 20 years), Ron Smith (renowned guitarist with Frankie Beverly...2013-09-222h 35
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyBrenda Jones ('The Jones Girls') Interview on The Melbadelphia ShowElisa interviews Brenda Jones of 'The Jones Girls'. Brenda talks openly about her music, her passions, her daughters, her grandchildren, and her recent bout with 'Homelessness'.
**Interestingly, Elisa's connection to Brenda is through the track 'At Peace With Woman', which The Jones Girls recorded on the Philly International Label. Elisa's husband, R&B guitarist Herb Smith, along with keyboard player Joel Bryant, and Kenny Gamble of the legendary 'Gamble & Huff' wrote this beautiful track, with Dexter Wansel on production. Check it out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6gG5Ayoak
Stay tuned for a new version...2013-08-0453 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyBrook Penning InterviewElisa interviews Brook Penning on The Melbadelphia Show
** Brook Penning, 22 y.o., singer/songwriter, dancer, and black belt in martial arts, is a force to be reckoned with. In this interview, Elisa chats with Brook about music and life, and takes a listen to her new single #MyHeart produced by the legendary Robert Clivilles from C+C Music Factory & presented by her uncle Marc Anthony). Check her out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHQJQgJpXyk2012-11-1238 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of Philly'Abbey Stone' InterviewElisa interviews Abbey Stone, 18 y.o., fellow Aussie, phenomenal talent as a singer/songwriter/pianist and managed by good friend Alan Buckland! Abbey's new track #ForEverything was released this week on iTunes, November 5th, 2012! Check Abbey out on YouTube with another original "Foolish Ways" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vik7p0BRfhA2012-11-1246 min
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyMichael Ajakwe ("UNSUNG" Producer) InterviewElisa interviews TV One UNSUNG producer Michael Ajakwe who produced the Unsung documentaries for 'SLY & THE FAMILY STONE', 'RAY PARKER JR.' and 'DENIECE WILLIAMS'.2012-08-301h 14
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillySarah Dash (LaBelle) InterviewElisa interviews the incomparable "Sarah Dash" on The Melbadelphia Show.
Sarah Dash, original member of LaBelle ("Voulez-vous couchez avec moi, ce soir"), toured with The Stones & Keith Richards (love the Stones)-now with a new funky house track "Hold On", a One Woman Cabaret Show on Broadway, and a philanthropist to boot, recognized by the mayor of New York for her charitable work in helping homeless mothers with children. What a lady!!2012-08-261h 07
Melbadelphia… A little bit of Melbourne & a Touch of PhillyLeon Sylvers InterviewElisa interviews R&B legend Leon Sylvers on The Melbadelphia Show!!
Leon is R&B royalty, as many of my friends have noted. He was a part of The Sylvers, a family group in the 70s, and then went on to become one of the biggest R&B producers of the 70s & 80s. He wrote and co-produced the huge hit, "And The Beat Goes On" and has produced many including The Whispers, Shalamar, Gladys Knight, Teddy Riley, New Kids On The Block, Midnight Star, The Spinners, and the list goes on.2012-01-0848 min