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MomentumMomentumHow Melanie Kishk Built New York's #1 Real Estate TeamMelanie Kishk runs Century 21’s top-grossing team in New York. With 20 agents and over $1 billion in volume, Melanie shares her incredible story.Discover how The Hedaya Capital Group’s factoring can help power your business’s financials: ⁠https://hedayacapital.com⁠Check out Melanie on the web: ⁠https://www.mkrealtyny.com⁠Never Split the Difference: ⁠https://amzn.to/3GQNd0Y⁠How to Win Friends and Influence People: ⁠https://amzn.to/3GO5hZL⁠ (0:00) Coming up…(2:11) Melanie’s accomplishments(2:52...2025-05-111h 01NourrissantNourrissant#10 Créer ses rêves avec Victor MorrisJe suis ravie d'avoir passé ce moment en compagnie de Victor Morris qui est coach vie perso et pro. Nous avons parlé de notre amitié, de l'audace, de l'authenticité, de la magie de la vie, de l'argent et des tarifs (qui est une "aventure" dans l'aventure entrepreneuriale... ceux qui savent, savent ;) ) Nous avons également évoqué le voyage et le digital nomadisme. Bref, un épisode qui invite à créer ses rêves, à les mettre en place et à les vivre ! Pour découvrir Victor et son actualité: https://www.instagram.com/victormorris.coaching/ 2022-09-0247 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeEPISODE 200: The Actors Lounge Celebrates 200 EpisodesHost Melanie Victor reflects on 200 episodes of the podcast. Her husband BJ interviews her and they talk about the growth of the podcast, the future of it and she gives more information about The Actors Lounge Membership Club, launching on June 1, 2021. Stay tuned!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2021-05-2555 minThe Victor Marx PodcastThe Victor Marx PodcastFinding God's Redemption Through Single Parenting, Blended Families and Adoption. Special Guest: Melanie McDaniel (Part 2)In part 2 of this episode, Victor continues his conversation with Melanie McDaniel. Melanie expounds on their journey to adopt from the inner city with all of its trials, including an unexpected rescue from trafficking. Melanie shares her excitement for the hope she's had for her kids and how God has been working in their lives in spite of their background. Join us for a fascinating telling of being led by God's spirit in the most dire circumstances to do what God calls us to do in courage.Connect with us at:VictorMarx.com2021-03-0926 minThe Victor Marx PodcastThe Victor Marx PodcastFinding God's Redemption Through Single Parenting, Blended Families and Adoption. Special Guest: Melanie McDaniel (Part 1)In part 1 of this episode, Victor joins Melanie McDaniel, a Christian homeschooling mom and wife of 15 years who has adopted four beautiful children after becoming an empty nester. She shares her story of growing up in a volatile environment as the daughter of a Vietnam vet with severe PTSD and deciding to leave home as a teen. After finding herself pregnant at 19 and a born-again believer, she began her journey as a single mom through unexpected trials and consequences before meeting her husband. In time, their families blended into something more beautiful than they imagined. Join us for an...2021-03-0824 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeBrett Dismuke- Talks The New Normal of Production & Being Flexible In This BusinessBefore returning to UMC to helm the subscription service of UMC, , Brett Dismuke maintained his own entertainment outfit, So Chi Entertainment as well as served as President/COO of The Swirl Group, President of Moguldom Entertainment, and previously as the Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Urban Programming for RLJ Entertainment's One Village studio. Brett has over 25 years of marketing, production, sales and branding experience. Through partnership with Swirl Films in 2014, Dismuke formed The Swirl Group. Through the power of their collaboration, the company established itself as the leading urban independent production company in North America, with...2020-08-101h 11The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCara Chute Rosenbaum- Casting Director Gives Insight Into The Casting Process & Gives Advice To Actors In Regards To COVID-19CARA CHUTE ROSENBAUM, CSA is a Casting Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Notable feature credits include JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL and STUBER, and television credits include THE MINDY PROJECT, THE PEOPLE VS OJ SIMPSON, THE CARMICHAEL SHOW, and THE LEAGUE. She and Erica Bream are the Casting Directors for the main stage productions at THE BLANK THEATRE in Hollywood, including The Blank’s prestigious Annual Young Playwrights Festival for which they were awarded the 2018 Artios Award for Outstanding Casting for Los Angeles Theatre. Cara is a proud member of the Casting Society of America, a mama, and an aquar...2020-08-0340 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKron Moore- Talks Her Lead Role On Tyler Perry's, The Oval and Growth & Patience As An ActorKRON MOORE is known for bringing dynamic female characters to life, showcasing her ability to illuminate their strong inner compass, unshakeable drive and sheer determination.  She has proven to be a juggernaut performer who dominates any stage and captures the hearts of her audiences. It is this dedication that makes Kron one the industry's newest well respected and revered actors by fans and peers alike. Each Wednesday night, she brings to life the First Lady of the United States Victoria Franklin (one of primetime most talked about villains who trends social media for days) in the hit Tyler...2020-07-2419 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDavid Alan Madrick- Talks Manifesting HIs Life & Career Through The Power Of Belief & Active FaithDavid Alan Madrick is an award winning American actor, model and writer from Queens, New York City. He attended SUNY Oneonta to pursue a career in Social work, but fell in love with the many facets of the creative world. While professionally modeling, he studied under Geoffrey Owens and James Franco. David later on work with Franco on two projects; Pretenders and High School Lovers. He is best known for his role as Dr. Collins on Blackish (2019). David currently plays Jay in Tyler Perry's new show Ruthless on BET+ and has recently signed with  NEXT Models LA. --- S...2020-07-211h 21The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeBrandee Evans- Star of P-Valley on Starz Talks About The New Show & Her Exciting RoleMemphis native Brandee Evans is a former high-school English teacher who wrote her resignation letter to the school board while on vacation in Los Angeles. Determined to live her dream, she has graced the stage all over the world as a professional dancer and choreographer. In 2010, Evans created a series of dance classes for women focusing on improving confidence, building strength, finding "sexy" and having fun. She encouraged dancers of all experience and ability levels to take the class in a fierce pair of pumps. Her classes grew quickly in popularity, and she has gone on to teach sessions in L...2020-07-1323 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKristian Diaz- Talks Writing, Directing & Starring In His New Film, RetrocausalityKristian Diaz, released his debut feature film, Retrocausality, on June 26th on Amazon Prime. Retrocausality by definition is the idea that the future can influence the present and the present can influence the past. The quirky and cleverly narrated indie takes place at the beginning of a global pandemic and follows Scott, a 22-year-old blockbuster actor as he navigates dealing with his mom who is infected with a strange new virus, and finding a mystery woman, Max, who he has a strange, powerful connection with-- before it's too late. Diaz wrote, directed and stars in the film, wh...2020-07-1022 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCarl Seaton- Talks Directing & His Love For FilmmakingCarl Seaton, born in Chicago, grew up with a strong affinity for movies and television shows. The meteoric rise of the VCR turned his affinity for movies in to a full-blown addiction. Carl’s addiction led him to Columbia College Film School where he studied the crafts of Directing and Screenwriting. The creative environment at Columbia allowed Carl to flourish where he graduated with Honors. Carl’s first feature film, One Week, was a drama about a heterosexual man that has to wait a week for the results of an HIV test as he prepares for...2020-07-081h 34The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTodd Anthony- Talks Knowing Yourself & Allowing Gods Light To Shine Through YouTodd Anthony is an artist with purpose. This actor, writer, producer and singer is one of the brightest rising artists in entertainment. The light that shines within him transcends into his art on screen and stage. He truly believes the Nelson Mandela quote that “when you let your light shine, you unconsciously give others the right to do so” in life as well as his work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2020-07-061h 06The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCarrie Bernans- Actor, Professional Stunt Woman, Pro-Athlete & Producer; Successfully Wearing Multiple Hats & Being A Jack Of All TradesCarrie Bernans was born in Richmond, VA with the magical enthusiasm and talents she is known for. Change became an early yet conquerable constant for her as a little girl. She grew up with a single-parent mother and an early nomadic lifestyle. From her birthplace to Panama, Central America, back to Richmond to Memphis, TN, and to the townships along the Eastern and Southern U.S. coast. These childhood experiences reflexively prepared Carrie for extensive independent traveling and coaching abroad in Shanghai, China, Paris, France, London, England, and Berlin, Germany. Carrie always loved performing from plays at...2020-06-2442 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTrey Haley- President of Tri Destined Studios Talks Changing The Perception Of The World Through Film & TVTrey Haley is President and Partner at Tri Destined Studios where he is responsible for the implementation of productions and events. He is also tasked with overseeing the company’s in-house production service division, Tri Destined VIP, as well as developing diverse venture collaborations and strategic alliances based on shared vision, values and goals. With its motto of “Destined to Change the Perception of the World,” Tri Destined Studios continues to create a successful blueprint for independent studios in realizing its mission to be the number one brand in urban entertainment, production and distribution. Trey was born and raised in Arl...2020-06-1839 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeErica S. Bream- Talks The Casting Process, How To Stand Out During An Audition & What Makes A Great Self-TapeOver the course of her career, Casting Director Erica S. Bream (CSA) has had the opportunity to work on a myriad of projects across all platforms. A few of these titles include TV series such as ALTERED CARBON, COLONY, WORKAHOLICS, HOUSE OF LIES, CRIMINAL MINDS, and the upcoming TELL ME YOUR SECRETS, PANDORA as well as numerous TV pilots and miniseries, including Hulu’s 11.22.63, and FULL CIRCLE from DirecTV. She has worked on several feature films including STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS and many indie films, such as the John Legend-produced BREAKING THROUGH. Bream has also worked extensively in...2020-06-1759 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeValeka Jessica- Talks Booking The Room And Being Unapologetic In The Audition RoomEmerging Actress Valeka Jessica is creating her own content and building a lane of her own. From her one woman show I'm A Motherfucking Superstar: So Where Are My Babies? that hilariously tackles infertility in the black community, being an acting professor and teaching the next generation of actors how to soar and create their own content, to her starring in plays and movies at the top theatres and film festivals across the world. Valeka is redefining what being a self-producing actress in the 21 century entails. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2020-06-161h 02The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKelsey Scott- Talks Being A Working Actor And Maintaining Career LongevityTwo-time Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter Kelsey Scott began her career in the theatre scene of her hometown of Atlanta. Best known for her role as Anne Northup in the Oscar-winning 12 Years A Slave and her two-season arc as Wes Gibbins’ mother, Rose, on How to Get Away With Murder, her credits also include: Insecure, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, True Detective, and Army Wives. She is a 2019 Daytime Emmy nominee for her Guest Star role on Giants. And in 2017, she received a Primetime Emmy Nomination for her leading role on Fear the Walking Dead: Passage. On stage, Ke...2020-06-1244 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAshleigh Morghan- Talks Shifting Her Mentality To Operate Her Acting Career As A Business & Becoming More MarketableAshleigh Morghan is an Akron, Ohio native. She is an award-winning Actress, a Writer, a TV Personality, and Host on a mission to not only entertain, but to create a positive change within her community. Throughout her creative career, she has had the opportunity to act in lead roles in various films like the Netflix horror “Head Count”, which she won an award from the Los Angeles Film Festival.  Since then you can also has see her in HBO’s “Native Son”, CBS’s The Neighborhood, Hulu's Veronica Mars FX’s Snowfall and on an upcoming episode of “Kidding” where...2020-05-2932 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCarole Jefferson- Talks Balancing Her Career As A Prosecutor While Also Pursuing Her Acting CareerCarole is a former television news reporter turned prosecutor and now a SAG-AFTRA professional actress who recently relocated to Los Angeles from Northern California. As a television news reporter, Carole covered crime, politics, breaking new stories and entertainment.  Over the years, Carole was fortunate to interview many inspiring individuals including former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, gymnast Bart Conner, country singer Leann Rimes and R&B legend Patti LaBelle. Carole also covered the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards show as a news reporter for KTNV-TV, ABC in Las Vegas. Of course, Carole covered a lot snowstorms as a ro...2020-05-2625 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeRachael Grace- Talks How She Went From A Featured Background Role To Eventually Booking A Recurring Role On Black-ishRachael Grace, began her journey a little out of order, but in Hollywood there are no rules. Though still a new face, the Los Angeles native describes her journey thus far as being quite seamless and has the strong attitude of “what’s for me will be for me”; so there is no failure, only feedback. She got her SAG eligibility just a month and a half after stepping foot on a set, and was offered her first co-star role on a big hit show, without ever dipping her toe into an acting class nor with any repres...2020-05-2237 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeWendy Alane Wright- Talks Hollywood Winners Circle Academy & Helping Actors Succeed In The IndustryWendy is a former Hollywood Talent Manager and the Founder of Hollywood Winners Circle Academy, the #1 online Business training for Actors. She coaches tens of thousands of actors around the world through her popular You Tube Channel “Secrets of A Hollywood Talent Manager” (80,000 subscribers and 4 Million views) as well as her Facebook group Talent Managers For Actors. (62,000 subscribers) Wendy is the author of 7 books, a writer for Backstage.com, is regularly a guest on Industry podcasts, Magazines and has appeared with Oprah Winfrey talking about the Law Of Attraction. As a Tale...2020-05-2041 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungePresilah Nunez- Talks The Evolution Of Her Auditioning Process & The Importance Of Being A Well Rounded Person In Order To Bring Depth To Your CharactersBorn in Salem, Massachusetts to Dominican parents, Presilah Nunez is an actress/ singer by day and pseudo Instastory chef by night. Presilah started performing at a very young age and at 18 years old she deferred her college plans of studying forensic psychology to take a leap of faith in becoming a “real life” performer in NYC. Within a year she was cast in an in- ternational production of "Fame: The Musical" that toured mainland China for a few months and a production of "Grease" that played in Istanbul, Turkey. Upon her return to the states, Presilah was cast in t...2020-05-1859 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeYvonne Senat Jones- How She Went From A Recurring Guest Star To A Series Regular Role In Tyler Perry's New Spinoff Show, "Ruthless"YVONNE SENAT JONES left a great impression on Director Tyler Perry with her performance as recurring guest star Tally in The Oval.  So much so, that when he created a spinoff series, he made her  a series regular.  Yvonne is currently appearing as Tally in Tyler Perry’s Ruthless on BET Plus. Her last project, The Bobby Brown Story won the 2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding TV Movie this April. Yvonne played the Supporting Role of "Robyn Crawford", best friend to Whitney Houston.  Emmy-Winning Casting Director Robi Reed stated, "Yvonne embodied the role of Robyn!"  2020-05-1542 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAndrea Myles- Talks Booking Her First Recurring Role On "Queen Sugar" After 7 Years Of Consistently Pursuing Her DreamAndrea J. Myles was born on November 23rd in Jackson, Mississippi. As a child, Andrea was always the fun one, dressing up in costumes, playing different characters and making up accents and changing her voice. Andrea knew at a young age that she wanted to be an entertainer. Whenever there was a talent show at school or a chance to audition for a play, she was there. Her very first play she was in was “Amelia Bedilia” at her elementary school. The first time she stepped foot on that stage and saw all those eyes fixated on her, she knew...2020-05-1136 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeBrely Evans- Stops By To Talk About Her New Class, "Acting Class: What They Didn't Tell You"Are you bored in the house or are you in the house bored?❗️ • Well you don’t have to be anymore because..... if you’re an actor you should be preparing to be on the TV screen, the movie screen or in a stage play on Broadway to get you ready we’ve created the acting class that tells you everything you wouldnt learn in a traditional acting class❗️ • *SPECIAL QUARANTINE PRICE OF ONLY $47* (Limited Seating) • You’re going to experience insider information from actors who are doing what you love. We will be revealing secrets to prepare you for the first day you...2020-05-0820 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeChristina Elmore- Talks The Casting Process For Her Role As Condola On HBO's Insecure & Never Feeling A Sense Of Rejection When She Doesn't Book A RoleChristina Elmore is a film, televison and theater performer living and working in Los Angeles. With an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a MFA in acting from American Conservatory Theater, Christina has performed roles across all genres. After five seasons as a series regular on TNT's hit series, The Last Ship, she now stars as Marie in Lena Waithe's newest scripted series, Twenties, on BET. She has a recurring role as Condola on HBO's Insecure and can be seen in Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station, Lady Bouncer on HBO and the CBS pilot, Under the Bridge. Her favorite roles in the thea...2020-05-0636 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeFernlea Crump-Murchison- Playwright & Founder of A Sound Vision, Inc, Talks About Her Journey Along With Years Of Writing & Producing Faith Based Stage PlaysA Sound Vision, Inc. (ASV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Sacramento, CA, servicing the greater Sacramento area. Founded in 2008, its mission is to provide hope and motivation through inspirational based stage plays, in a family friendly environment. The organizational goals are to provide theatrical training, and exposure to under privileged children and at risk youth. Every year, ASV holds auditions for its upcoming plays. Those chosen are given an opportunity to participate in the art of theater in all its parts. For example, participants may act, direct, sing, dance, design, manage, build, and provide crew support on...2020-05-0442 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungePaula Bryant-Ellis- Talks About Her New Powerful Series, Behind Her Faith & Staying True To Her VisionPaula Bryant-Ellis is a Los Angeles-based film director and producer. Prior to returning to the entertainment industry, where she started her career as an accountant in television, she held multiple leadership roles in banking and finance; including Chief Operating Officer. She’s studied filmmaking and producing at the New York Film Academy in New York and Los Angeles. She’s a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, she holds MBA from University of Phoenix and a BA in Accounting from Concordia University. She’s a wife (married 37 years), mother and entrep...2020-04-2945 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAudrey Harris- Talks Her Plans To Merge Faith And Hollywood & Gives Some Real Advice To Actors Looking To Make That Move To L.A.I am a working actress, singer and motivational speaker whose blessed to be doing what I love and changing lives in the process. I was raised as an only child on the South Side of Chicago and learned at an early age that I had a knack for the performing arts and helping my community.      My first television appearance was as a solo vocalist on the nationally syndicated competition show "Showtime at the Apollo". I was a junior at Hampton Univeristy and was majoring in 'Theatre Arts'. Shortly after graduation, I garnered a small role on HBO's hit...2020-04-2742 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeSamah Damanhoori- Talks Her Animated Short Film, Madina Paper (Paper City) & Being A Saudi Women's Rights Activist Fighting Against Her Country's Male Guardianship RulesHi, my name is Samah Damanhoori. I came to the U.S in 2014 from Saudi Arabia on a Saudi scholarship to study at Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont, CA. I was doing great at school when, in 2016, without warning Mahram (male-guardian) decided to cancel my scholarship and ordered me under threats of violence, to return home.  My new friends, the Bay Area provided me with housing, food, a car, boxing classes, and paid off my university tuition. They also hired a lawyer, and I was granted asylum in 2018. With much gratitude, I was able to complete my Master's in c...2020-04-2623 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAllyse Gibson- Talks Transitioning From Her 9 to 5, Creating Her Own Content & Taking Her Career Into Her Own HandsAllyse is a singer and actor from South Florida. With many years of professional cheer and dance experience, Allyse is a high-energy performer and enjoys connecting with fans live on stage. She is known for her petite stature, animated performance and multi-talents. Her style ranges from flowy R&B, to up-tempo Pop and catchy Hip Hop. Allyse released two pop singles (on all major music apps) with accompanying music videos in 2019. Her first official EP is in post production and the first single from the project is set for release in early 2020. After creating her own web...2020-04-2057 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeShana Solomon- Talks Her New Book, "The Actor's Hustle" & Teaching Actors How To Take Their Careers To The Next LevelShana Solomon is one of the industries leading career coaches for actors. She uses a culturally responsive approach in coaching beginning, intermediate and experienced actors on how to become working actors on television and in film. Shana is an award winning actor with almost 15 years of experience on network television, major streaming platforms and films such as STARZ' 'POWER', NBC's 'Law & Order', 'New Amsterdam' and 'Shades of Blue' where shana had a recurring role for 2 seasons, BET +'s, 'First Wives Club', HBO's 'Divorce' and the 'The Deuce' and oscar nominated comedic film 'The Big Sick' as well as many...2020-04-1752 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCharmin Lee- Talks Maintaining Success In The Business For Over 30 Years & Her Online Masterclass, Book IT- Audition Technique- The SecretsCHARMIN LEE, Creator/Executive Producer "Bread and buttered" in Denver Colorado, Charmin Lee is most known for her role as "Maya’s mom, Jeanette," on ABC’s Girlfriends. Since then her career has continued to soar with big screen credits like Just Mercy, What Men Want, Alvin and the Chipmunks (road trip), Honey, Rise Up & Dance... Ms. Lee’s television credits include, Westworld, The Resident, Homeland, Doom Patrol, Paradise Lost, The Inspectors, Outcast, Tales, Being Mary Jane, Greenleaf, Vampire Diaries, The Quad, Sleepy Hollow, Bones, Nashville & The Game to name a few. When Charmin is not on...2020-04-1357 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAngela White- Talks Her Powerful Film, A Question Of Faith, New Book & Online School For ActorsWhereas many influencers and icons in Hollywood seek to gain a greater following nationwide, her purpose is so much bigger. For film producer, author and motivational speaker, Angela White, it’s not about the lights and cameras. It’s about the legacy she will leave to her heirs and those who will come behind her in the entertainment industry. Featured on Fox News, Sirius XM Radio, TBN, and ABC News, to name a few, Angela has served as a trailblazer and mentor for thousands in the media and entertainment world—positioning them to better understand show business and, ultimately, earn m...2020-04-1037 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDamien D. Smith- Talks Creating Opportunities, Making A Name For Himself & Making An Impact Through His ArtActor and filmmaker Damien D. Smith is a lifelong storyteller. With more than 15 years of experience in theatre, television, and film, Smith is driven by both a responsibility to shed light on injustice and oppression and a deep-rooted passion for community, faith, and social activism. This empathy was sparked and fostered by his grandmother, who raised him in St. Louis, Missouri. Because of her influence, a message of acceptance and love to humanity is central to his work. Damien uses art as a tool to address sexism, racism, and bigotry and to shed light on the issues...2020-04-091h 15The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeLouis Stancil- Talks Coaching Actors & Cultivating The Artist GiftsActing Coach, Louis Stancil, saw the need to help talent better understand the entertainment industry. Through his talkback platform and with the help of top industry professionals, he has helped elevate the careers of  countless talent across the country. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Louis Stancil is creating a buzz for himself in the entertainment industry! In 2013, Louis opened his Talent Training Service Center in 5 major markets across the country, including NYC, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Chicago. In 2016, Louis was named one of the top 5 training service providers by the Hollywood Reporter. He began h...2020-04-0719 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeLinara Washington- Talks Taking Her MCAT Money To Buy Headshots & Eventually Pursuing Her Dreams Of Becoming An ActorLinara Washington was born in the little town of Beaufort, SC to a beautiful Brazilian woman and an American son of a preacher man. Her mother spoke no English at the time, which has given Linara the added benefit of being fluent in Portuguese. She attended the prestigious University of Chicago where she started her courses as a Pre-med Biology major. But, as with all things that are meant to be, she soon found herself participating in the campus’s theater productions and eventually took her MCAT money and purchased headshots, and did not tell her parents until graduation da...2020-04-0646 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeSheila Jaye- Talks Transitioning From The Atlanta Market To Los Angeles & How Actors Can Best PrepareSheila Jaye is a trained actress for film and television, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Originally being born in Flint, MI, she spent a great deal of her childhood being raised in Atlanta, GA. It was there where she discovered, and honed her craft, by performing plays at the Southside Theatre Guild. It was there where she also discovered her knack for writing and producing, by co-producing her first stage play. Eventually Sheila became a graduate of Georgia State University, receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Film and Video Production, with a concentration in Theatre. In addition, she...2020-04-0425 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTerrence Terrell- Emmy Award Winning Actor Talks His Journey Of Faith, Focus & Freedom And How It Led To His Ultimate SuccessDaytime Emmy Winning Actor, Terrence Terrell was raised in the small town of Cleveland, Mississippi. He displayed an affinity for entertainment at a young age. As a child, he would entertain anyone who would watch and listen. The 80's hit "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown was one of the first songs he sang, danced and even performed to. "I don't know what it was but there was something about it that made me just want to move" recalls Terrell. Throughout his teenage years, he was bullied, but coped by turning the negativity into humor. As an adult, Terrell moved...2020-03-3038 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeLena Anthony- A Soul Inspired Conversation With The Creator & Host Of Soulful SundazeDrive, passion and beauty is personified within Lena Anthony. This Philadelphia Native has taken the Los Angeles acting scene by storm since her emergence a few years ago. As a young girl, Anthony knew she would be successful. She’s a Penn State graduate, communications and theatre major. Anthony has starred in several Independent films and TV shows. Her latest film project ”All In” will be in theatres late 2019. Anthony has spent the last two years building as a writer/producer. With much new content in her portfolio, Anthony presents SOULFUL SUNDAZE and 3SOME as her entrance into modern televi...2020-03-2746 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTray Chaney- Talks About His Start From HBO's The Wire To Saints & Sinners And How Content Creation Has Been The Key To His Continued SuccessTray Chaney (Saints And Sinners, The Wire) , a multitalented artist/entertainer who first began performing at the age of 8 as a rapper/dancer, is best known for his role as “Poot” on HBO’s original hit series The Wire. He made his first film appearance in 2003’s Head of Statewith Chris Rock and Bernie Mac, followed by roles in The Salon(co-starring Vivica A. Fox) and Streets(co-starring rapper/actor Meek Mill). Tray later had the opportunity to star in rap artist Bow Wow's chart-topping video “My Baby,”featuring the multi-platinum R&B group Jagged Edge. In 2006, Tray debuted as...2020-03-2318 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeNadia Flamenco- Talks Commitment, Balance & Stopping At Nothing To Acheive SuccessNadia Flamenco is an actress, producer and filmmaker known for Good For One Free Hug (2018), Millennial Dating and K.C. (2018). She talks about how she got her start at 4 years old in El Salvador to eventually moving to the United States and reinventing herself and career. Check out her story.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2020-03-1627 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJudi Johnson- Co-Host Of Soulful Sundaze Talks Faith, Confidence & Passion vs PurposeJudi Johnson discovered her love for entertainment as a young girl in Jamaica. Watching her eldest sister compete in the “Miss Jamaica” pageant ignited in her a passion for the runway, inspiring her to emulate the glamour models she saw onscreen and in magazines. At the age of 14, the still-shy Judi received the opportunity to become what she revered with her first modeling job. Gaining confidence with each gig, Judi’s modeling career reached a new peak when she was featured as a “Rising Jamaican Model” in The Caribbean Magazine. Shyness all but vanished; Judi turned her attention...2020-03-1342 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKiah Alexandria Clingman- How She Booked Her First SAG Role On Undercover Brother 2 From A Table ReadKiah Alexandria Clingman is an actress and producer from Cincinnati, OH. A 2015 summa cum laude graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., she received a degree in Communications with emphasis on Advertising and a minor in Theatre Arts and History. During her time in undergrad, she had the opportunity to study theatre in London, England and was selected to play Laura in The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Her love for acting took her to New York where she studied at the Maggie Flannigan Conservatory Studio. She has also studied with Sara Mornell, Matt Stanton from Dad’s Ga...2020-01-2953 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeErman Baradi- Top Networker In Hollywood Talks Creating His Own Lane & The Power Of NetworkingErman Baradi is a blossoming filmmaker and screenwriter from Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2012, he received a Bachelor of Communication & Arts in Cinema-Television at Regent University. His first gig in the entertainment industry was working with No Malice of Grammy-nominated rap duo The Clipse. He would then intern at Jimmy Miller's Mosaic Media Group. In 2016 at just 26, he was featured in The Huffington Post as "a top networker in Hollywood" due to his extensive background in producing film, television, and music panel and Q&A events which has taken place in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Chicago, Miami, Toronto...2020-01-1423 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeMaria Tornberg- Headshot Photographer Talks About What It Takes To Get A Great HeadshotMaria Tornberg is a former international fashion model and actress. Born and raised in Sweden, she has lived and worked in Paris, Milan, Barcelona and New York. Most well known for her roles in the comedies “Super Troopers” and “Two and a Half Men”, Maria has now become one of the most successful photographers in Los Angeles. She has been sought out by actors such as Danny Trejo (Sons of Anarchy), Alexander Skarsgård (True Blood), Bex Taylor-Klaus (The Killing), Steven Bauer (Ray Donovan) as well as other celebrities such as Matt Barnes (Memphis Grizzlies) and international author Salma...2020-01-0922 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTaja V. Simpson- How Her Hard Work & Faith Helped Her To Manifest Her Role On Tyler Perry's The OvalTaja V. Simpson is a Louisiana native of West African and European decent and her colorful background allows her to constantly bring new characters to life. She fell in love with acting when she was seven years old when she and her cousins would ‘play pretend’. They would watch movies, learn all the lines and then act them out for fun. Her favorite movie at that time was Berry Gordy’s "The Last Dragon” and to this day she can still recite all the lines in the movie. “Who’s The Master? Sho-Nuff!” Although she loved acting at a young age...2020-01-071h 03The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeChasity Saunders- How The Tragic Loss Of Her Father Helped Her To Walk In Her PurposePassionate, Purpose Driven, Accomplished and  Enterprising, Chasity Saunders is a notable american actress, plus-size  supermodel and TV host with a professional career boasting hundreds of  credits, editorials and major fashion campaigns with clients like Ashley  Stewart, Target and Beyoncé. Chasity has graced the TV screen and the  pages of major publications such as Essence, Glamour and Ebony Magazine.  Her budding acting career includes being cast in Award Winning  web-series and films such as ISSA RAE Presents: "Get Your Life", Pan  African Film Festival and BlackStar Film Festival official selections, "The Divorce Counselor" and Summer hit  #FRIEND-ZONED. She was named 1 of Ebony Ma...2019-11-1856 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeGi'onna Kamille- Talks Using Life Challenges To Bring Life To Her Characters & How Doing Riverdale Reaction Videos Have Opened Doors For Her CareerGi’onna Kamille was born and raised in the city of brotherly love,  Philadelphia, PA. She caught the acting bug at the age of five and  began working in print modeling until she was eight. She went on to  study theatre and dance at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and  Performing Arts (CAPA) and the Freedom Theatre! Some of her work  includes programs such as Blindspot (NBC), Orange is the New Black  (Netflix), Good Girls (NBC) & more! During her down time Gi’onna  loves to commit her time to an organization her mother founded called  P.O.W.W.O.W ( Pass...2019-11-1636 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCaryn Ward Ross- Actress & Executive Producer Of "Craig Ross Jr's Monogamy" Talks About How Working On Herself From The Inside Out Has Helped Her Maintain Success In The BusinessMulti-hyphenate Caryn Ward Ross is an actress, producer, and writer born  and based in Los Angeles.  Her television acting credits include guest  starring and recurring roles on such hit shows as BET’s “The Game",  HBO’s “ Entourage”, “Jane The Virgin,” and “Lucifer” on FOX. Caryn is a  series regular on Bounce TV’s “Grown Folks” from creator Bentley Kyke  Evans, and recurred on TruTV’s  comedy series "Fameless" from executive  producer David Spades.  Caryn was nominated for Best Actress in a comedy  series by the Indie Spirit Awards. Currently, Caryn is the Executive Producer of the provocative drama  series, “Craig Ro...2019-11-1435 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJudy Kain- With Over 400 Commercials & 80 Credits, Acting Coach & Owner Of Keep It Real Acting Studios In Los Angeles Shares Her StoryJudy has been a professional actress for 40 years, showcasing her skills & talents in over 350 commercials & in over 80 roles for film and television. Some of her more well-known credits include a recurring role on the Emmy- winning show Mad Men, as Olive Healey ( Peggy’s Secretary) which won her a SAG Award. Her other favorite recurring credits include Odd Couple with Matthew Perry, Hand of God with Ron Pearlman, Married with Children, For Your Love, Grosse Pointe, and Manhattan, AZ with Chad Everett. She has done nu...2019-11-1337 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJazmen Darnell Brown- TV Writer For OWN's Ambitions Talks About His Journey In The IndustryAt the impressionable age of eight, Jazmen set his sights on one of the  most coveted and rewarding jobs in the universe - becoming a Power  Ranger. However, once he discovered the skittle-colored crew of  intergalactic crime fighters were nothing more than a half-baked idea  from an acid-tripping Japanese comic book artist, Jazmen thought, "I  could do that too," and switched his focus to writing. Influenced by his mother's life as a foster child, as well as his  experiences mentoring Undocumented Refugee Minors, Jazmen's stories  often center around outsiders looking for a place to belong. ...2019-11-1233 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDuane Finley- Talks Auditioning and Booking His First Role As "Young Slim" In The Film "The Wood"Duane  Finley is born and raised in Inglewood, California. He began his acting  career as “young Slim” in the classic film “The Wood” while attending  Inglewood High School. He received an academic scholarship to Utah State  University shortly after completing the project. His next role came in  the theatrical stage performance of “ The Boys Next Door” as “Lucious P.  Smith”. He then hit the stage again bringing to life the character,  “Mr. Robinson” in “To Kill A Mocking Bird”. After college, Duane  returned to California to join the family business as the Co-Owner of My  Mailbox, Inc. The business has currently been in his family...2019-11-0829 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeGeorge Pierre- Top Atlanta Casting Director Shares His Knowledge Of The Casting ProcessGEORGE PIERRE, CSA – CASTING DIRECTOR Since opening its  doors in 2007, Pierre Casting has had the pleasure of casting for CNN,  TBS, BET, DISNEY, TV ONE, FOX, NBC UNIVERSAL and most recently OWN.  Pierre Casting has worked on feature films like: NO GOOD DEED, which was  number one in the box office for 2 weeks straight.  Other features  include Ride Along 1, Ride Along 2, A Meyers Christmas, Night School,  Little to TV shows such as Being Mary Jane, The Quad, Superstition and  most recently Lee Daniels STAR, along with Ambitions, American Soul and  TALES.  Most recently Pierre Casting has been accepted int...2019-10-2941 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeMaria Howell- Talks About How Being A Featured Extra In 'The Color Purple' Launch Her Acting & Singing CareerMere  words can only capture the refrain of her awesome talent. She is the  ballad of beauty and elegance. The melodies flowing from the petite  vocalist are truly amazing. While casting a spellbinding smile, she  mesmerizes her captive audience with incredible harmonies and rhythms. AS AN ACTOR, she has appeared in hit TV shows such as Lifetime's, “Army Wives”, and Marc Cherry's, "Devious Maids". Eric Kripke and J.J. Abrams' apocalyptic, “Revolution”, and “Aquarius", starring X-Files' David Duchuvny, both on NBC, and “Criminal Minds”, alongside Joe Mantegna. Theatrical credits include, “The Blind Side”, “Addicted”, starring Sharon Leal and Boris Kodjoe, “Hunger...2019-10-1457 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeSara Mornell- Acting Coach Talks The Mornell Method & Teaching Her Actors To Be Fearless While Owning The Audtion RoomSara Mornell  has shared her 23+ years of extensive knowledge  coaching actors, athletes, and entertainers to live in their truths and  train like Olympians to meet the demands of Hollywood. Recognizing that  the current training and methodology based in theater techniques is  failing actors.  After years of coaching actors with an  unprecedented booking rate, combined with coaching athletes on their  game - The Mornell Method was born.  A new and more effective approach  for actors who want to work in Film and TV. Cultivating an athletic  frame of mind while supporting the creative spirit. Sara’s method  teaches actors...2019-10-0858 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeMara Hall- Talks Booking Her First Series Regular Role On OWN's Ambitions After 11 YearsMara Hall is best known for her recent co-star roles  in Scandal (ABC) and The Quad(BET), supporting role in A Question of  Faith (Silver Lining Entertainment), lead role in the comedic  film Loqueesa, and her role as Nurse Kathleen on the award-winning ABC  series Grey’s Anatomy (ABC). In 2017 & 2016, Mara guest starred in  many episodes of Bounce TV’s popular series Saints & Sinners. Mara  joined the cast of the new Oprah Winfrey Network, Will Packer  Productions series Ambitions in 2019 as a series regular. Mara made her  national TV debut on the hit show Dance Your Ass Off as one of the  contestants on Oxygen's reality dan...2019-10-0741 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDinora Walcott- Talks The Ups & Downs Of The Industry & Her Love For Coaching Other ActorsDinora Walcott is originally from Boston,  Massachusetts.  She is an actress known for shows such as The Big Bang  Theory, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, a recurring  character on all seven seasons of ABC’s Scandal, and a recurring  character on TNT’s The Last Ship.  She has her Masters Degree from  Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater and The Moscow Art  Theater, in Russia.  Dinora works regularly in national commercials,  voice over, and as a writer.  She is also an acting and audition coach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/s2019-10-0236 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJerrel O'Neal- Talks Using His Gifts & Hunger To Keep Him Going On His Journey As An ActorJerrel  O’Neal is a native of Detroit MI. He is an NAACP Award winning actor that  attended Alabama State University were he received his B.A in Theater under The Direction of Brian Martin, and Tonea Stewart. He went on to sign an professional acting contract to B Street Theater in Sacramento, Ca. Jerrel is The "Marvin Sims" award recipient for the 2010 KCACTF National acting competition.   Some of his work  includes August Wilsons "Jitney" (Booster), Loraine Hansberry's "A Raisin In The Sun" (George Murchison) , and Shaka Senghor’s "The Cell" (Trey). Since moving to California,  He has starred along some...2019-10-0132 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKhalimah- Creator Of The Bi-Weekly Networking Event "Screening Room ATL & Screening Room LA"Khalimah hails from Jamaica, Queens in The Big Apple but currently resides in the  film making heaven in the city of Angels, Los Angeles, CA. She has been  driven by her passion for the performing arts from a young age. She  does it all from hosting events, Writing, Voice Overs, Directing, and of  course Acting. She honed her natural gifts with formal training in film  and theater at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA)  right after graduating High School. Since then, she's done a variety of  work such as numerous Off Broadway plays, commercials, voice overs, web  series, an...2019-09-3033 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeSheila Tajada- How Taking Risk In Her Life & Career Have Played A Major Role In Her SuccessSheila  Tejada was born and raised in Southern California. Her parents came to  America from the Philippines with one suitcase to their name. From her  parents, Sheila grew up learning how to take risks, work hard and follow  her dreams. She  recently filmed a comedic spot on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" opposite  Guillermo, Jimmy Kimmel's sidekick. Also, she is shooting another  comedic role in the Urbanflix series, "Casting the Net." Sheila  was a principal character in multi-award winning indie comedy feature  (32 festival wins) "Driving While Black" and acted opposite of Denise  Crosby ("The Walking Dead") in Showtime's acclaimed series, "Ray  Donovan." She  is a s...2019-09-2735 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeNaomi Mack- Talks The Importance Of Collaboration, Her Love For Auditioning & How Living Life Freely Has Created Opportunities For HerNaomi Mack is a ball of fiery energy with a love for the arts, health, and athletics. She’s a magnetic actress, fitness instructor, model, and host with an adventurous, down to earth spirit. Though her vibrant commercial look is as undeniable as her smile, she is drawn to the raw and unpolished parts of life that she hopes her acting roles will reflect. Growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her mother started her early in dance and Karate. It was when her family relocated to Atlanta in middle school that she joined the track & field team and st...2019-09-2638 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKhalilah Joi- Talks Winning ABC's Talent Competition & Her Powerful Role On 'Grey's Anatomy' As A Rape VictimBorn in Thomasville, Georgia and raised in Hampton, Virginia,  Khalilah Joi is a bonafide Southern girl–freshwater fishing, debutante  balls and all. With aspirations of being a broadcast journalist, she  attended The University of Virginia, where she received a bachelor’s  degree in English. After graduation, though, she chose The Studio  Theater Acting Conservatory in Washington, D.C. over her acceptance to  NYU’s Graduate School of Journalism and hasn’t looked back. After a  year on the east coast theater circuit, Khalilah drove across country to  Los Angeles, where she has worked consistently in television, film,  animation and theater. Some...2019-09-2543 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeBrittany Inge- Talks Being Upgraded To Series Regular On BET's Boomerang & The Mindset Shifts She's Made With That PositionBrittany Inge is a multi-hyphenate artist and activist from  Laurel, MD. She is a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts in  Washington, DC and Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. After graduating cum  laude from Spelman, with a degree in music, Brittany began studying and,  eventually, working as a professional actor. She performed in  productions at several of Atlanta’s premiere theater houses before  transitioning into television and film. Brittany credits theater work as  her “grad school experience” and continues to move proudly between  stage and screen projects. Her recent TV/Film work includes roles on  “Atlanta” (FX), “The Passage” (FOX), “...2019-09-2444 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDaniel Croix Henderson- Star of Tyler Perry's Upcoming Show "The Oval" Talks About His Desire To Help People Heal Through StorytellingDaniel Croix Henderson attended the State University of New York's Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Purchase as a member of the class of 2017. He joins the ranks of other notable Purchase alumni such as Parker Posey, Melissa Leo, Wesley Snipes, Edie Falco, Stanley Tucci, Sherry Stringfield and Hal Hartley. He made his New York stage debut in the New York Times Critic Pick: Kenny Leon's 'Much Ado About Nothing' alongside Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black) and Jeremie Harris (Legion, Fargo). The historic production was the first entirely African-American cast at The Public...2019-09-2348 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeLaQuanda Plantt- Talks About Her Love For Casting & Gives Actors Advice On AuditioningLaQuanda Plantt, founded ElleQ Casting in 2009. ElleQ Casting is a casting company specializing in Principal Casting for any type of project from feature films to music videos. Her credits include the feature films Walk Away from Love starring Noree Victoria, Brad James, Brely Evans and Robert Christopher Riley & For the Love of Christmas which aired on BET, as well as the films, First Impression, Pierre Jackson, and Professor Mack, all of which are currently available on Netflix. In 2014, LaQuanda assisted with Extras Casting for the Academy Award winning film “Selma”. In addition to Casting Director, LaQuanda is also a Producer and...2019-09-2030 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeNovi Brown- Talks Booking Her First Series Regular Role On Tyler Perry's New BET Show Sistas, Without Ever Booking A Co-Star Or Guest Star RoleBorn in the beautiful city of Berlin, Germany, Novi Brown has been  able to explore many of Earth's treasures. But, New York City holds the  key to this actor's thespian heart. Sporadically, Novi has dabbled in  the arts since a young age, varying from the stage to the piano. In  2011, Novi graduated Magna Cum Laude from The City College of New York  with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.  Novi's Theatre experience ranges  from The Vagina Monologues, Dutchman and Boston Marriage. Novi has played lead in over 15 productions from TV to short film to feature films. The Enterta...2019-09-1846 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeWarren S.L. Burke- Talks Quitting His Corporate Job In Iowa To Becoming A Full Time Actor In Los AngelesWarren Burke is an actor-writer-improviser-pizza connoisseur from Chicago, IL. After graduating from the Tennessee State University with a Business Administration Degree, Warren put his pricey diploma in the recycling bin and moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue his acting career. You can catch Warren on shows like The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Grey's Anatomy, and Blunt Talk, but most recently, you will see him being the wild-energetic "Uncle Daniel" of Netflix's Original Show "Family Reunion". He has honed his comedic skill through training grounds such as Upright Citizen Brigade, The Groundlings Theatre, and being featured as a main performer...2019-09-171h 56The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeReece Odum- How Her Acting Career Flourished In A Short Amount Of TimeReece Odum is a native of Atlanta GA. This award winning actress has  always had a true love for the performing arts. In just a short time,  her acting career quickly flourished allowing her the opportunity of  completing several film and television projects where she performed in  lead and principal roles. She has had recurring roles on "The Vampire  Diaries" (CW) , "Saints and Sinners" (Bounce TV). Her films and  television shows include: "Ambitions" (OWN), "The Secret She Kept" ((TV  One), "Killer Posts" (Oxygen) , "What Love Will Make You Do" (BET Her),  "Mr. Right" (BET) , "Lyfe's Journey" (UP TV), "The Last Tim...2019-09-1639 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeErrol Sadler- Gives Insight On What It Means & What It Takes To Be A Great Movie ProducerFrom the streets of Brooklyn Ny to the heart of Atlanta, Ga, Errol Sadler is becoming one of Atlanta’s most sought after producer in the film industry. He made his Producer debut in 2009 with "Eros", a short dramatic thriller that deals with the repercussions of Love, Lies, and deception. Instantly this project was a hit, receiving com-cast on demand distribution. Since then, Errol has partnered with Last Looks Inc. to Produce four short films "Up In Smoke", "No Crime", "Letters to a Father", and "Prognosis". These films have been seen, submitted, and or screened at film festivals such as At...2019-09-1432 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeRacquel Bailey- Talks About Her Decision To Put Up A Billboard In An Effort To Get Tyler Perry's AttentionRacquel Bailey is a  wife and mother of two children, 13 year old son Elijah and 14month old  daughter Diana, whom stepped out on faith. Feeling as if having a  calling to impact the world through acting, she did what most may call  crazy. She dedicated her life to showing others who great her God is.  Understanding that without faith it's impossible to please God, she took  a leap of faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2019-09-1131 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAnthony Meindl- The Art Of Being You; Teaching Actors To Be Vulnerable, Removing Facades & Taking RiskAnthony Meindl is an LA-based Writer/Director/Teacher/Founder of AMAW studios worldwide, with studios in LA, London, NY, Santa Fe, Vancouver, Toronto, Sydney and Atlanta. He has also taught internationally in Sofia, Rome, Capetown, Melbourne, and Paris.  He has guest lectured at the Gaiety School/The National Theatre School of Ireland, the prestigious Moscow Art Theater, the Actors Centre London, and is the guest acting teacher at David Lynch's Masters of Filmmaking Program in Fairfield, Iowa.   He is the author of three books: The best-selling At Left Brain Turn Right, Book The Fucking Job and Alphabet Soup for Gro...2019-09-1045 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeShayla Love- Talks Fully Embracing & Thriving Within Her Artistic JourneyA graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Shayla Love holds a diverse background in theatre, television, film and radio.  During her time in Las Vegas, she was known as a spoken word poet and  for 3 years, the youngest on-air personality at KCEP-FM Power 88. In  2011, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to further her creative career  in film and television. Some of her network television credits include: Star, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, and  Ozark. She received a Suzi Bass Award in 2017 for her performance in  the regional premiere of the Tony nomin...2019-09-091h 03The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKareem Grimes- His Love For The Craft & Passion For Acting Has Helped Him To Maintain His Success In The BusinessActor Kareem Grimes has not only believed that he would be a success in life, he is a living testament to that school of thought. The Los Angeles native has had his sights set on gracing the silver screen since the age of nine and has never once looked back. As a child he would watch the popular television show Different Strokes and convinced himself that he could play the role that Gary Coleman so eloquently coveted. Kareem’s natural comedic timing and innate ability to entertain made that goal not in the least bit far fetched. Nicknamed “Baby Flip...2019-09-0539 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDawn Halfkenny- How A Leap Of Faith At A Cattle Call Audition Turned Into A Full Time Acting CareerWith her energetic and charismatic personality it’s hard to miss her unforgettable smile. Born in the mountains of West Virginia, raised deep in the heart of Central Texas, Dawn is a poised and polished professional on the rise. Since Atlanta is known to have plenty of opportunities and successful stories, Dawn and her mother picked up and relocated. This driven young lady has been able to present some of her talents through Acting. She’s landed television and film roles on BET “TALES”, FX "Atlanta", and currently seen on Bounce "Saints and Sinners." Her journey has not only been seen thr...2019-09-0432 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKendrick Cross- Talks About How Within The Last 3 Years He's Averaged Over 30 Bookings Per YearKendrick Cross is a bicoastal actor working in Los Angeles and Atlanta, with roots in South Carolina and Smoketown, the Shepherd’s Square neighborhood in Louisville, KY, a place of humble beginnings, made famous by Muhammad Ali. He started his professional career on the The WB’s hit show Dawson’s Creek and has made more than 75 appearances in film and television since. His roles span characters on House of Payne, Drop Dead Diva, The Game, Insurgent, The Haves and The Have Nots, Acrimony, Containment, House of Cards, Homeland, Mr. Mercedes, Black Lightning and now on the new fa...2019-09-0330 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTasia Grant- Talks Transitioning From Her Corporate Career To Becoming An Actress in Film & TVTasia (pronounced  “Tasha”) is a professional actress who has been cast in over 20 films,  30 TV episodes and numerous national commercials. With over 20 years  acting, she has extensive experience working in many genres: print,  television, commercials and feature film.  She is also an Acting Coach,  Motivational Speaker and Career Consultant.  Tasia is currently on the  hit television series Saints and Sinners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2019-09-0254 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJazmin Monee' Brehaut- Talks About Her Powerful & Raw Performance In Her Very First Feature Film, The Broken RoseI am 25 years young, born and raised in Oakland CA! I’ve  always known I wanted to be an A-list celebrity actress and that I absolutely would be! From the time I was able to speak I’ve been in  church plays, school plays, beauty pageants etc. Once I got to college I  realized that if I don’t take myself & my dreams serious then no  one else will. I soon started professionally acting & it has been life changing. In 2  years, I have grown drastically as a woman & an entertainer! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th...2019-08-3040 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeSantiago Rosas- Talks About How His Training and Respect For The Process Helped Him To Grow As A Person & An ActorSantiago  Rosas was born and raised in the state of Arizona to immigrant parents  from Michoacán, Mexico.  Santiago, a graduate of the Meisner Technique  Studio in San Francisco, has called the Bay Area home for seven years.  He’s been in such roles as Benny from the “North Pole Show”, Raymundo  from “Driving while Undocumented” and starred, co-wrote, and produced  the short, “Indulto” where he won the Best Actor award in the 2017  Sanford Meisner Film Festival. In his leisure time, he is actively  involved in his communities in Phoenix and SF/Oakland and loves to play  and listen to music.  Check out his w...2019-08-2946 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJasmine Burke- Talks About Her Book, Work Your Audtion & How Auditioning Is The Gateway To Booking The JobJasmine Burke is an  award-winning American Actor, Filmmaker, Author, Entertainer who studied  on full scholarship at Kennesaw State University and studied film at  Harvard. Currently starring as the mischievous Dr. Christie in Bounce TV's #1 rated Original Drama Saints and Sinners. Also recently  Co-Starring in Fox's Star, VH1's Drumline: A New Beat and Love Is on  OWN, to name a few. When Jasmine isn't in front of the camera acting  she's behind it writing and producing her own content. As well as  mentoring Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University film students through her non-profit MintyFestival.org Jasmine  won "Best Dire...2019-08-2834 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeMiguel Nunez, Jr- Faith, Determiniation, Belief & God Led Him To His Ultimate SuccessThe Miguel A. Nunez, Jr. story is a  message of hope, faith, determination and success. At the age of 17  Miguel A. Nunez Jr. ran away from the small tobacco town of Wilson,  North Carolina. Growing up poor and living in a house of eleven, a house  where he would hide in dresser draws just to be alone and dream of  Hollywood. Months after graduating from high school he made three  bologna sandwiches, wrote a note to his grandparents and ran away from home. Bound for HOLLYWOOD and a dream he has talked about and dreamed about since he was...2019-08-2733 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeHost Mel V Celebrates 100 Episodes Of The Actors LoungeHey guys!! Today I celebrate 100 episodes of the Actors Lounge. I figured it would be fun to give you guys a behind the scenes peek into The Actors Lounge. So I'm actually the special guest today and my husband is interviewing me. We talk about how The Actors Lounge got started, lessons learned, where I see the podcast going, ways you can support and more. I'm really grateful to all the listeners and support that I've received along the way. It means so much. Let's continue to build this podcast community together!  My personal I...2019-08-2650 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeEsther Seznie- Breaks Down The Role Of A Casting Director & Gives Actors The Inside Scoop On The BusinessWith years of experience as a casting associate, esther opened esther + casting in 2009. Armed with a great eye, superb connections, and one of the finest reputations in the casting business, esther + casting is ready to make your next project come to life. Esther is a Michigan native with an east coast vibe from her time spent in New York, but she is happy to call Los Angeles home. She brings enthusiasm and a love of actors to every project and her energy and attention to detail comes through in every session. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...2019-08-2346 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeDonté Clark- Talks Finding Success In His Own City and Creating Opportunites for Himself & Others In His CommunityInstagram- @donblak  Donté Clark, born February 27  1990, a native of Richmond California, reigns as one of the most  prolific writers and voices out of the Bay Area arts community. Donté  is not only eclectic in the art of storytelling through the spoken  word, his body language and musical presence in performance is poetry in  itself. He captures the complexities of what  it feels and looks like to be vulnerable within black masculinity while  governed by a society of white supremacy and hyper violence amongst  black youth. Graduating high school in 2008 he  co-founded an arts collective called RAW Talent...2019-08-2237 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeGeorge Ketsios- Gives Insight On The Commercial Casting ProcessGeorge Ketsios is a born and bred Chicagoan, who built a thriving  career in the Chicago theatre community before relocating to Los Angeles  to enjoy great success as an actor in television and film.  His most  notable guest starring roles include LethalWeapon, Insecure, Grimm, Lady  Dynamite, Scandal, Shameless and NCIS:LA and a long list of other  acting roles.  In the Voice Over community, he has voiced the character "Moloch" on the FOX television show Sleepy Hollow for 3  seasons and the role of "Bob of Tulum" in the upcoming comedy  podcast Soul Full of It.  His work as a director includes se...2019-08-2153 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAnthony Alabi- Walked Away From A Two Year NFL Contract To Pursue His Dreams Of Becoming An ActorAnthony Alabi is a multi-talented actor and former NFL lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Hard work and passion are what drives him in his pursuits of acting, writing and performing. That dedication is now paying off. Alabi can be seen starring in his first leading male role opposite Tia Mowry and Loretta Devine in the new Netflix comedy series “Family Reunion." His other television acting credits include a recurring role on Amazon Prime Video’s “Bosch” as well as guest starring on shows such as CBS’ “NCIS,” HBO’s “Insecure,” ABC’s “Modern Family” and Fox’s “The Mick.” To pursue his acting caree...2019-08-2024 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeKelcy Griffin- Shares The Key Factors That Have Helped Her Book More WorkKelcy is a proud Chicago Native! She started training in ballet at a  young age where she quickly discovered her passion for performing. In  middle school she joined the famous Chicago Children Choir, which  allowed her to find her voice. Throughout her years she became an artist  finding passion in all forms, studying acting, singing, and dancing.  This would land her studying acting and musical theatre at the  University of Michigan. After graduation she moved to NYC to hit the  pavement and make her dreams a reality. Since moving to the city she has  performed in numerous national tours, major regional...2019-08-1932 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeEvan Joelle- Talks How He Tapped Into The Role Of A Pimp In His First Feature Film, The Broken RoseBorn in 1993, Evan  was exposed to music at a young age. Though singing in choirs and  learning to read sheet music provided invaluable experience, it wasn't  until the age of 16 that Evan realized  performing on stage was his real aspiration. From touring with comedian  Don DC Curry to performing in concert at Yoshi's alongside DeeDee Simon,  Evan has taken part in various productions which assisted in shaping his skill set. Support his exploits on Twitter; @DeauJeau and on IG @evanjoelle_.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2019-08-1925 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeCarrie Olsen- How She Turned Her Love For Voiceover Into A Full Time CareerCarrie Olsen is a voice actor, business coach, wife, and mother of  two whose voice you can hear on TV and radio promoting brands like Home  Chef, REI, Netflix, TNT, and many others. Voiceover is her dream job,  allowing her to perform and create as an actor from her home studio, and  be with her kids during the day. As a former corporate eLearning  designer, she utilizes her training and development skills to create  online voiceover courses for students around the globe. She shares her  voiceover passion and expertise in her online courses, Facebook group,  and blog. When she's not in h...2019-08-1427 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeLilia Luciano- The Other Side of Filmmaking With A Documentary Film Director & Investigative JournalistLilia Luciano is an award-winning investigative journalist,  documentary film director, producer, and public speaker. Luciano has a  unique style of reporting that was developed over a decade of video  storytelling. As the chief investigative  correspondent of Border Live on Discovery Channel, she gathered and told  stories of people who live, work and survive along the U.S.-Mexico  border.  Her documentary Puerto Rico Rises, which she directed and  produced for ABC Sacramento, earned her a regional Emmy Award. Her  coverage of the Northern California Wildfires of 2018 received a  regional Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow Award for Continuous...2019-08-1323 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeAnjelika Washington- Booked Her First Series Regular Role With Zero CreditsAnjelika was previously a series regular on the Amazon  pilot The Legend of Master Legend playing John Hawkes’ daughter. She is  currently a series regular on DC Universes ‘Stargirl’, and co-starring  in the upcoming Netflix film ‘Tall Girl’ releasing late 2019.  She has  guest starred on Showtime’s ‘Shameless’, CBS’s ‘Young Sheldon’, Marvel’s  ‘Runaways’ on Hulu, and others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2019-08-121h 11The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeMike Dopud- Talks Working His Way Up In The Business, Starting Off As A Stuntman/Background Actor To Eventaully Becoming A Series RegularMike Dopud stars in the critically acclaimed, award winning Sci-Fi feature film VIRTUAL REVOLUTION a dark, futuristic movie about the technological revolution. Mike plays shadow agent NASH for which he has garnered several Best Actor awards at various Film Festivals. Mike plays “Agent Roth” a lead role in the sic fi movie PROJECT EDEN which will be released in 2018. Summer 2018 you will see Mike in the highly anticipate sequel DEADPOOL 2 and THE PREDATOR. Mike Dopud has been upped to series regular on the STARZ hit show POWER for Season 6. He plays Jason Micic, leader of a huge drug...2019-08-1118 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeJane Drake Brody- Master Teacher, Coach & Author, Talks About The Art Of Acting & The Business Of ActingJane Drake Brody’s achievements encompass a life of dealing with  the Art, Science and Business of Acting.  From directing (and costuming)  Bye Bye, Birdie! at age sixteen in high school, to the recent  publication of two landmark books; "The Actor’s Business Plan" and  "Acting, Archetype and Neuroscience", she has literally transformed the  lives and careers of thousands of actors.  After working as an  actor, agent, director, costumer, and producer, her life’s journey took a  determined step forward when she studied with and served as assistant  to Michael Shurtleff, author of the precedent-setting actor’s bible,  Audition...2019-08-101h 13The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeErica Page- After Quitting Her Job & Surrendering 100% To God, She Began To Book Consistently & Eventually Booked 2 Series Regular RolesVivacious, warm and compassionate — just a few words to describe Erica Page. With a decade of credits under her belt, Erica has graced the screen for hit shows including Sleepy Hollow, Saints and Sinners, Ozark, Dynasty, The Resident, Last Call and now, The Oprah Winfrey Network’s Ambitions. As the oldest of nine children, and a bilingual Mexican/American, Erica is a born leader and known for perseverance and ambition in her career. Discovering her passion for acting in her early 20’s, Meisner trained Page has completed studies in viewpoints and movement, voice and dialect, and improv to dev...2019-08-0928 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeTiffany Daniels- After Booking Her First Speaking Role She Booked 12 More Back To Back.Tiffany Daniels was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She is a graduate of the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, and received a bachelor of science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Cornell University . Upon graduation Tiffany received a year long dance scholarship to Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood where she trained intensely in different areas of dance, voice, and improv. Tiffany has had the pleasure of dancing for the Los Angeles Chargers, the Los Angeles Lakers as well as hosting the live pre-game Lakers Television show. She has also worked commercially for Dell, Wal...2019-08-081h 01The Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeMarquita Goings- How Finding The Right Acting Coach Took Her Career To The Next LevelAthens, Georgia native, Marquita Goings relocated to Atlanta to  attend Georgia State University (GSU). While matriculating at GSU,  Marquita changed her major from Kinesiology to Film, with a minor in  Theatre.  Theatre performance served as a creative outlet for her; she  soon found a new love. Since then, Marquita has worked on several films  and tv shows combined. In her spare time, Marquita continues to sharpen  her tools with on-going training for acting, fitness classes,  collaborating with other industry professionals and enjoying her family  and friends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theactorslounge/support2019-08-0738 minThe Actors LoungeThe Actors LoungeBrandon Victor Dixon- Talks His First Perfessional Acting Job As Simba In "The Lion King" & Navigating That ExperienceBrandon Victor Dixon most recently starred as Collins in “RENT: Live” on FOX and as Judas Iscariot in NBC’s "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (Emmy, Critics Choice and NAACP Image Award nominations). On Broadway, he most recently starred as Aaron Burr in HAMILTON.  Previous Broadway credits include: Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along (Tony Award nomination), Berry Gordy in Motown The Musical (Grammy and Drama League Award nominations), and Harpo in The Color Purple (Tony Award nomination). National tour: Simba in The Lion King. Off-Broadway: F**king A, Rent and The Scottsboro Boys (Lucille Lortel, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and La...2019-05-1721 minThe Awakened Life PodcastThe Awakened Life Podcast3 Things That Happen When You Meet Your Twin Flame | Soulmate (w/ special guests Melanie & Miles Beckler!)Be sure to check out Melanie & Miles online!Melanie Beckler ​>>> YouTube  >>> WebsiteMiles Beckler>>> YouTube >>> Website2019-01-1055 minThe Awakened Life PodcastThe Awakened Life Podcast3 Things That Happen When You Meet Your Twin Flame | Soulmate (w/ special guests Melanie & Miles Beckler!)Be sure to check out Melanie & Miles online!Melanie Beckler ​>>> YouTube  >>> WebsiteMiles Beckler>>> YouTube >>> Website2019-01-1055 min