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Martina Webster AND Dalea Faulkner (Multiple Award-Winning Film Producers, Screenwriter, Author) - Website: HashtagBlessedTheMovie.com
Rachel B-Foy (Best-Selling Author of "iQUIT"®, iHeart Radio Host, Life Strategist, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur) - Website: RachelBFoy.com
Max Tucci (Multi-Award Winning Author, Radio/TV Producer, Host) - Website: https://linktr.ee/maxtucci
?Tameka Walker Chapman (TV Network Producer, Multiple Award-Winning Best Selling Author, Global Speaker, 7-Figure Business Growth Strategist) - Website: TheMogulChannel.com
Linda Palmer (Production Designer, Screenwriter, Director, Producer) - Website: RunawayProductions.TV
Vic Mignogna (Multiple Award-Winning Producer, Actor, Screenwriter) - ?Website: IMDB.com
Kevin Sorbo (Celebrity Actor, Producer, Director, Author) - Website: https://linktr.ee/ksorbs
Beverly Pomerantz (Casting Director: Game Shows, Reality Shows, Movies, Plays) - Website: IMDB.com/name/nm0690066
Damian Malik AKA Damian Molina (Punk Music Producer, Singer, Songwriter) - SITES: LinkTree.com - Instagram: @m47ikmusic
Michelle Tomlinson (Film Director, Producer, Actress) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm1009589/
Mark S. Berry (Record Producer - 36 GOLD and PLATINUM Grammy Awards) - Website: TheAMGCorp.com
Thuliso "Liso" Dingwall (Actor, Singer, Model, Composer) - INSTAGRAM: @lisoifyouaintknowso
Rico Mangram (Executive Producer, Talk AND Cooking Show Host, Author) - Website: TheRicoNoSuaveShow.com
Linda Palmer (Award-Winning Writer, Director, Producer, Production Designer) - Website: runawayproductions.tv/halloween-obsessed
Kitty Swink (Audition/Film/TV Coach, Actress, Producer) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0842729/
Kelly AND Trinity Johnston - (Screenwriter, Producer, Actor) - Website: youtube.com/c/TrinityJohnston
Jeff Rector - (Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Actor) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0714560/
Harley Wallen (Multi-Award Winning: Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Actor) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm6136445/
Dawn Noel (Multi-Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Dancer, Stunt Person) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm2135436/
Pamela Hopkins (Award-Winning Country Singer, Songwriter) - Website: PamelaHopkinsMusic.com
Dr. Wayne Bethanis (Multiple-Award Winning Recording Artist, TV/Radio Host, Composer, PhD in Music) - Website: WayneBethanis.com
The Wong Quadruplets (Kid's Pop/Rock Band) - Facebook: @4WongsMakeItRight - Instagram: @Wong_Quadruplets
Chrisi Talyn Saje (Actor, Director, Producer) AND Aaron Stall (Actor, Voice Actor) - Website: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Tony Jonick (Writer, Director, Producer, Actor, Puppeteer) - Website: KingfisherTalkingPictures.com
Soulful Femme (Multiple Award-Winning Blues, Rock, Soul Duo) - Website: SoulfulFemme.com
Debra Lord Cooke (Actress, Producer, Casting Director, Acting Coach) - Website: DebraLordCooke.com
James C. Earl-Rockefeller, III (Public Address Announcer, TV Producer) - Website: VJTVNetwork.com
Rory Dering (Screenwriter, Director) - Royce Johnson (Screenwriter, Actor) - Site: Instagram: @guythefilm
Rashad Khalil Ali - (R&B Music Historian, DJ, Podcast Host) - Website: Facebook.com/RnBSoulEffect
Eugene Napoleon - (CEO of Nap Vision Entertainment, 2-Time Bestselling Author, Documentary Filmmaker, Ex-Professional Football Player, Award-Winning Special Education Teacher, Motivational Speaker) - Social Media Site: Facebook
James Gray Robinson (Attorney, Award-Winning Author, Success Expert (CERTIFIED MASTER: NLP Practitioner, ICF Coach, TimeLine Therapist, Hypnotherapist) - SITES: LawyerLifeline.net - JamesGrayRobinson.com
LeeMann Bassey AKA "He Is The Artist" - (Singer, Songwriter: Christian, Neo-Soul, Jazz) - Site: Instagram: @SignedLoveTheArtist
Geir Ness - (Norway’s First International Celebrity - "Laila" Perfume, Beauty Products and Handbag Designer) - "Laila" perfume is a MUST-HAVE in celebrity SWAG Bags for: (MTV, Grammy, Golden Globe, Tony Awards) - Website: GeirNess.com
Michael “The Metropolitan Cowboy” Coleman - (Songwriter, Filmmaker, Photographer, Writer, Producer) - Website: SeeYourShadow.com
Tim Majka (Screenwriter, Producer) AND Brian Gleason (Actor) - Website: imdb.com/title/tt11443508/
Janol "Mecca" Holmes AND Marc Hoberman (The Evolvolution Initiative) - Website: Evolvolution.World
Justin Patterson (6-Time CMA Nominee Folk, Americana Duo "Ten Penny Gypsy") - Website: TenPennyGypsy.com
Mark Elias - (Multiple Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Writer) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm1731797
Holgie Forrester - (Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Playwright) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0286726/
Berny Martin - (Celebrity Fashion Designer, CEO, Founder: Catou Wear, Midwest Fashion Week, Fashion Community Foundation) - Website: CatouWear.com
Brian T. Shirley - (Director, Comedian, E-Book Narrator, Voice-Over Actor, Writer, Actor) - Website: BrianTShirley.com
KeldaMuzik AKA Diva - (Musical Recording Artist, Film Producer, TV Host, Actress) - Website: KeldaMuzik.com
Greg Schwem - (Corporate Comedian, Travel Show Host, Chicago Tribune Columnist, Best-Selling Author) - Website: GregSchwem.com
Sudi "Rick" Karatas - (Screenwriter, Producer, Author, Songwriter) - Website: SudiRick.com
Christina Linhardt (Documentary Filmmaker, Singer, Dancer, Actress) - Website: CircusSanctuary.com
Brittany Portman (Writer, Producer, Executive Producer) - Website: BrittonyProductions.com
Katharine Kramer (Actress, Singer, Writer, Producer) - Website: KatharineKramer.com
Riker Lynch (Actor, Musician, Writer, Director) - Website: RikerLynch.com
Heather Christie (Indie Neo-Soul, R&B, Pop Singer, Songwriter) - Website: HeatherCSongs.com
Brian T. Shirley (Film Festival - Executive Producer) - Website: nsaen.com/onlinefilmfestival
Stefanie Selai (Professional Singer - Session, Demo, Background) - Website: StefanieSelai.com
Bob Bergen (3-Time Academy Award and Multiple Emmy Award Nominated Voiceover Artist) - Official Voice of Porky Pig - Website: BobBergen.com
Debi Derryberry (Multiple Academy and Emmy Award Nominated Voiceover Artist) - Official Voice of Jimmy Neutron - ?Website: DebiDerryBerry.com
John Blyth Barrymore (Director/Actor - Lionel, Ethel, John, Drew Barrymore) - ?Website: imdb.com/name/nm0058213/
Brady Novotny (Guitarist - 80's Rock, Jazz Fusion, Flamenco, Classical) - Website: BradyNovotny.com
G. Brian Benson (Multiple Award Winning Author, TEDx Speaker, Filmmaker, Actor) - Website: GBrianBenson.com
John Smith Kabashi (Professional International Stuntman, Founder of ISA)
Website: InternationalStuntAcademy.com
Jason Michael Kennedy (Casting Director for NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles)
?Website: imdb.com/name/nm1157583/
Peter Arpesella (Actor) - ?Website: PeterArpesella.com
Annie Woods (Artist, Illustrator) - ?Website: AnnieWood.com
Brian T. Shirley (Comedian, Actor, Executive Producer of NSAEN Film Festival) - Website: nsaen.com/onlinefilmfestival
Harriet Greenspan (Casting Director, Artio Award Winner) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0339182/
Ajarae Coleman (Actress, Creator "Acting Resource Guru") - Website: ActingResourceGuru.com
Mary Lou Belli (Multiple Emmy-Award Winning Director, Author) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0068953/
Harriet Greenspan (Casting Director, Artio Award Winner) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0339182/
Jessika Fuhrmaneck (Writer/#MeTooMovement Advocate/Actress) - Website: FromPainToPurpose.org
Christopher Maleki (Actor/Producer/Soap Opera Star) - Website: Facebook.com/LastCurtainCall
Neil Fitzsimon (Fitzsimon and Brogan, London Pop/Rock Duo) - Website: FitzsimonAndBrogan.com
Alain Matz (Director/Writer), Rustin Knudtson (Line Producer), Briza Covarrubias (Actress) - Website: Facebook.com/MagicHourFilm.com
Brian Kiley (EMMY Award Winner) - Head Monologue Writer for "Conan O'Brien Show" and "Conan" - Website: TeamCoco.com
Ira Heinichen ("Star Trek" Podcast Producer, Author) - Website: TwoGuysOneTrek.com
Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek (Author, Editor, Host, Interviewer, Producer, Archivist, Podcaster, Blogger, Consultant) - Website: LarryNemecek.com
Jessica and Breanna Bunevacz (Reality TV Stars - “Making a Model" with Yolanda Hadid) - Website: IMDB.com
Allen Hooper (Casting Associate: "Modern Family" and "Superior Donuts") - Website: AllenHooper.com
TEENAGE ACTRESS - This week our guest is Lana Giacose. Lana is definitely a teen actress
heading towards the red carpet path to an Oscar. Lana has booked jobs in film and television. Lana made her
film debut in the upcoming comedy "She Is Not My Sister" opposite Kel Mitchell and Tristan Mays. She can also
be seen in "Trust Me" opposite Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman and Clark Gregg, the writer
and director. Lana was reunited with Rockwell and Macy, as well as Oscar winners Melissa Leo and Jason Isaacs
in the feature entitled "A Single Shot." Lana will attend the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this
January in support of another film she is in called "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete" starring
Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are some fears teen actors have about casting directors or auditions in
general? How does a teen actor know how to find and build their brand? What are some of your pet peeves about
auditions or the casting process? What do you think a teen actor should start doing to build a successful
career?
WEBSITE: LanaGiacose.com
CELEBRITY CASTING DIRECTOR | PRODUCER - This week our guest is Valerie McCaffrey. Valerie
has held the titles of Casting Executive at Universal Studios and Vice President of Feature Film Casting for
New Line | Fine Line Films. She has cast over 80 films and has overseen several hundreds in her studio
career. Some films she cast include: "Babe" earning James Cromwell an Oscar Nomination. She also cast Edward
Norton and Eddie Furlong in New Line Cinema’s "American History X" earning Edward Norton an Oscar nomination
for Best Actor and the critically acclaimed film "Hard Candy" which put Ellen Page in her first American
film. Recently, Valerie produced a film called "Lost And Found In Armenia" with Jamie Kennedy and Angela
Sarafyan; an award-winning cancer documentary “Tumor, It’s in the System” in which she co-directed
and co-produced; as well as producing an award-winning film directed entitled "Neo Ned" starring Jeremy
Renner and Gabrielle Union. She continues to cast scores of films and is also producing many films. Her
current film is "Pure Life" starring Vera Farmiga and Elle Fanning which is in the process of shooting in Los
Angeles. Valerie has an upcoming film called "TAD"about Abraham Lincoln's younger son who had a learning
disability.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are some of the common misconceptions actors have about casting directors
or auditions in general? How can an actor get an audition with a top casting director if they don't have
agent representation? When a casting director asks “what have you been up to lately” and I haven't
booked anything in awhile, what do you say?
WEBSITE: imdb.com
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR - This week our guest is Rob Williams. Rob is the co-founder of Guest
House Films, an LA-based film company that is a leader in the niche of gay independent cinema. But, Guest
House Films is not just a film production company, but also a distributor. Some of Rob's films include:
"The Men Next Door," starring Bernjamin Lutz, "Make the Yuletide Gay," "Long-Term Relationship," "Back Soon,"
"3-Day Weekend" and all of his "Brief's Series" including "Black Briefs" which is the first compilation of
dark-themed gay short films and it debuted at #1 on the website TLAGay.com Bestseller list! Rob was recently
honored with an invitation to come to India's Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, where he was
presented with a career retrospective of his work. You can find all of Rob Williams' movies on: Netflix,
Blockbuster and Amazon.
WEBSITE: guesthousefilms.com
CELEBRITY CASTING DIRECTOR | ACTING COACH - This week our guest is Amy Jo Berman. She was
the former Vice President of Casting at HBO for 14 years and has overseen the casting of over 150 films,
mini-series, and series. She is associated with the production of of more than 150 Emmy and Golden Globe
winning projects. Recently, she founded "Audition Polish" which is a membership-based audition coaching
program. Using her 18 plus years of technical audition experience in the casting room, Amy has helped
thousands of actors with her tele-classes, private coaching, workshops and seminars nail their auditions on
the first take. Amy loves staying in touch with actors on social media. Watch her video acting tips on
YouTube, join her Tips On Acting via Facebook and get her VIP event updates by signing up directly from her
website: amyjoberman.com/vip
WEBSITES:
amyjobermancasting.com
amyjoberman.com
LIFE COACH | ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - This week our guest is Life Coach, William
Constantine. Dubbed “a living luminary” by his clients, fans, and peers, Mr. Constantine is a
growing force in the personal development and self-help movements. Because of William, scores of people
across the globe have learned how to create what they desire in their lives; more happiness, love, health,
and wealth. He is an empowering new thought leader helping people transform their lives by realizing that
everything they could ever want, they already have; to get out of their own way; to release fears, doubts,
and anxieties; to break free of the human conditioning, thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve them; and
to surrender to the Infinite Intelligence within them.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: How does one find the most compatible life coach for their needs? How can
individuals achieve goals without sacrificing their values? What is keeping people from living their best
life?
WEBSITE: drwilliamconstantine.com
INDIE ROCK BAND - This week our guest is Virago. They are an International Award-Winning,
original, high-energy, female indie-rock duet band consisting Amy Schindler and Maire Tashjian. They're
similar to the "Indigo Girls." Their new album, "Love Over Fear" is a follow-up to their debut album, "Here
Be Dragons." The new 10-track album showcases a fabulous collection of eclectic, stunning tracks ranging from
rock and reggae to blues.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What do you think the secret is to keeping a band together for a long period of
time? How do you produce a CD of songs on a budget without sacrificing quality? What's the best recording
software?
VIRAGO WEBSITE: viragomusic.com
AWARD-WINNING INTEGRATED MEDIA PROFESSIONAL - This week our guest is Jill Demby Guest. Jill
is an Award-Winning Integrated Media Professional. She has interviewed entertainment icons including: George
Lucas, Martin Sheen, Yoko Ono, George Carlin, film directors, producers, writers, cryptologists, astronauts
of the International Space Station and many others. As a writer, producer, blogger, studio executive
consultant and celebrity interviewer, she has extensive expertise in video biographies and behind the scenes
documentaries for television and DVD releases for major studios. In addition, she has written and produced
trailers, national TV campaigns and promotions for: Warner Brothers, Disney, CBS, NBC, ABC and Lifetime. For
her work in public television, she was nominated for 2 Emmy Awards.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: How do you get a job as: Audio Book Producer, Post Production Supervisor,
Editor, Celebrity Interviewer?
JILL DEMBY GUEST WEBSITE: jilldembyguest.com
NOVELIST | SCREENWRITER - This week our guest is David Reddish. David Reddish is the
award-winning author of "Sex, Drugs & Superheroes: A Savage Journey into a Wretched Hive of Scum &
Supervillainy." David has also written: Sycophant, Embellishment, Algonquin Hills and Leopard Messiah. David
has won awards for his political activism with the Stonewall Young Democrats, as well as pop culture acclaim
for his fashion design work ranging from grunge rock to Cyberpunk chic.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What do you feel are the biggest obstacles being a writer? What should your main
focus be as a beginning writer? What jobs should you get to supplement your writing career?
DAVID REDDISH WEBSITE: sexdrugssuperheroes.wordpress.com
PRODUCER - This week our guests are: Nancy Criss, Nicole Criss and Jewel Brown. Nancy is
Co-Founder/President of Nandar Entertainment and Founder/President of Stone Cold Pictures. Some films under
Nandar Entertainment include: "True Legends of the West" starring Christopher Atkins (The Blue Lagoon),
Mickey Jones (Home Improvement, Sling Blade) and Bill McKinney (Deliverance, The Green Mile). Nancy's new
production company, Stone Cold Pictures has recently produced the popular web series "Best Friends."
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are some do's and don'ts of being a young actor on the set? How important
is it to get representation when you’re starting out in the business as a young actor? What do you think your
biggest selling points should be as a young actor?
NANCY CRISS WEBSITES: stonecoldpictures.com and youtube.com
ACTOR - This week our guest is Chance Harlem, Jr. Mostly self taught, Chance used prominent
African-American actors such as: Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Will Smith as his role models. He read
every book he could find on the principals of acting. By studying these great actors, practicing daily and
dedication, he tailored a program for himself which he feels showcases his unique, distinguishable style.
Chance has booked several commercials, music videos, shorts, independent films and was cast in some very
exciting upcoming feature films.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What do you feel are the biggest obstacles of being an actor? What should your
main focus be as a beginning actor? What jobs should you get to help supplement your acting career?
CHANCE HARLEM, JR WEBSITES:
vimeo.com and facebook.com
EMMY AWARD WINNING COMEDY WRITER - This week our guest is Brian Kiley. He has been a staff
writer for Conan O'Brien since 1994. He has been nominated for 12 Emmy Awards and is the WINNER of the 2007
Emmy Award for Writing in a Comedy/Variety Series. Brian performed several times on “The Late Show
with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Conan O'Brien”
and so many more. He also performs stand-up comedy regularly at clubs in Los Angeles.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What does a typical day consist of as a staff comedy writer? What are the steps
required to secure a job on a sitcom or late-night television talk show? Do you think being "Funny" is
something that can be learned or is it a natural talent?
BRIAN KILEY WEBSITE: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0452993/
CELEBRITY ACTOR - This week our guest is Jay Huguley. Jay has appeared in some of our
favorite television shows such as: "The Young and the Restless," "Brothers & Sisters," "Army Wives,"
"Drop Dead Diva," "Breaking In," "Medium" and "Alias." He has been cast as Will Branson, a real estate
developer, in the 3rd season of HBO's hit series "Treme." Jay just finished shooting Steve McQueen's new film
"Twelve Years a Slave" with Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender and Paul Giamatti and is so excited to have been
cast in a new film called "Joe's Mountain" which will be released in 2013.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Can you give us 3 characteristic traits that are necessary to make it as a
successful actor? What is the formula for a successful working actor? What is the secret to getting along
with other cast members?
JAY HUGULEY WEBSITE: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0401132/
DANCER | SINGER | ACTOR - This week our guest is Sean V. Sean was the last artist signed to
Lou Pearlman, a boy band impresario who discovered the bands "NSYNC" and "The Backstreet Boys." Sean was a
dancer for "Michael Jackson," "Whitney Houston," "The Pussycat Dolls" as well as in many blockbuster films
like "My Week With Marilyn" and "Burlesque." His original songs can be found on soundtracks for films, such
as "Bring It On Again: All Or Nothing." SeanV is about to release his new album entitled "The Doctor" in
October, 2012. SeanV's first single "Shoulda" is taking the music world by storm. The music video has become
extremely controversial because of its ending. It is part 1 of a "To Be Continued" video which will be out in
October, 2012.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What was it like working with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and "The Pussycat Dolls?"
What advice can you give a musical artist on a tight budget about how to make a quality CD?
SEAN V's WEBSITE: seanvmusic.com
CELEBRITY ACTRESS | VOCALIST | COMEDIENNE - This week our guest is Brély Evans. Brély is an
actress, vocalist, comedienne and voice-over artist. She is currently the newest face of Jenny Craig and is a
co-star in the new feature film “Sparkle” alongside Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston in her final
screen performance. Brély is best known for appearances in the film “Just Wright” starring Queen
Latifah and the Internet sketch comedy series on YouTube, “The Brély Show.” Currently, Brély can
be seen in the BET film “He’s Mine Not Yours” and “The Cookout 2″ produced by Queen
Latifah. Brély is very excited about her upcoming role in the series “Tracks” being developed for
HBO.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are some of the difficulties of the acting business? Is it true that you have to
change yourself in order to be accepted into the entertainment business? What is some advice that you would
give to someone aspiring to become and actor? How do you determine your best and worst qualities as an actor?
BRELY EVANS WEBSITE: brelyevans.com
AMERICAN IDOL VOCAL COACH & MUSICAL DIRECTOR - This week our guest's are Peisha McPhee
and Michael Orland. They are know as the "Dream Team" behind the scenes on American Idol. Peisha McPhee is an
internationally renowned singer, vocal coach and mother of the multi-talented Katharine McPhee. As a vocal
coach for Fox’s hit TV series American Idol, Peisha is responsible for helping contestants deliver their
optimum singing performance onstage and in front of a national TV audience. Peisha’s students have gone on to
perform on Broadway, star in blockbuster films and on hit television shows, and WIN American Idol.
Michael Orland is a Vocal Coach, Songwriter, & Arranger. He has become one of the nation’s most acclaimed
concert and theatre musical directors and holds the prestigious position of Associate Musical Director for
the hit TV show, American Idol. A world-class performance and singing coach, Michael has worked on every
season of American Idol, as well as multiple seasons of: America's Got Talent, and hundreds of Broadway
Shows. He has trained and accompanied thousands of artists from: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer
Hudson, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert as well as very American Idol winner.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How do you get superior vocal technique? How do you find your unique voice? How do you
choose the perfect accompanist and material for auditions? What is the formula on auditioning like a star?
How do you handle your mistakes during an audition?
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP OWNERS - Today our guest's are: Ayumi Iizuka and Doug Morency.
They are the co-owners of Connect Studios LA, previously known as the popular, Signature Studios LA, started
by Lynn Milano in 2004. Connect Studios LA continues the legacy by providing one of the best actor-run
casting director workshops and agent showcases in Los Angeles. Connect Studios LA is a welcoming space of
quality actors learning and networking with casting professionals in a clean, respectful and supportive
environment. All of the actors are auditioned to ensure a consistent quality of performer. The new location,
less than a mile away from the old Signature Studios, not only recreates the same warm, supportive
environment as the original, but also has lots of free parking and free drinks and snacks for everyone. You
can find photographs of the original actor's signatures that were signed on the walls on the new walls as an
homage to the spirit of what Lynn Milano created in 2004. Check the website for the schedule of top casting
director workshops available and come on down.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are casting director workshops and why are they so very important to an actor's
career? What are casting directors pet peeves about actors? How much money should you have before the move
to LA? What kind of job do you take that fits your audition schedule? How do you pick the right headshot
photographer?
CONNECT STUDIOS LA WEBSITE: connectstudiosla.com
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - Today our guest is Michael Akers. Michael started out with
the usual on-set jobs of Set Dresser, Production Assistant, Assistant Director, Production Manager. Shifted
his focus to development and spent nearly three years with Turner Feature Animation (“Cats Don’t
Dance”) helping to research and develop animated features. The Warner Brothers buyout of Turner moved Michael
onto the staff of Grand Productions, an independent movie development company headquartered at the HBO
offices in Century City. He helped land the Ripley's “Believe It or Not” franchise and worked in
developing features for the likes of: David Bowie, Nicolas Cage and the estate of Andy Warhol. He also helped
produce the Lifetime series show “Intimate Portraits” of Heather Locklear and Jane Seymour.
Thereafter, Michael moved into television production as the Executive Assistant to Martin Short on
“The Martin Short Show.” This high profile position enabled him to take positions as Story/Research
Assistant to Ryan Seacrest’s “NBC’s Saturday Night at the Movies” and Anne Robinson’s “The
Weakest Link.”
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are the 1-2-3 steps you should take when producing a movie? What is the best way to
raise money to fund your film project? How do you select the film festivals to enter that are best for your
film? What is the best way to get distribution? How long do you continue to extract notoriety out of your
individual projects?
MICHAEL AKERS WEBSITE: michaelakers.info
CELEBRITY SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week our guest is the pop music icon, CeCe Peniston.
CeCe remains one of the biggest pop music icons in the music industry. Known as one of the most successful
dance club artists in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play; scoring five major number
one hits in the chart within three years. Her signature song “Finally” (#5 in the Hot 100 and #2 in
UK Top 75) became one of the biggest dance singles, selling three million copies worldwide.
Among those who have requested CeCe Peniston at private engagements are: Aretha Franklin, the Pope John Paul
II in Rome at the Vatican (as a member of the gospel band, "Sisters of Glory") and the 42nd President of the
United States, Bill Clinton, during both of his inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C. She was the first
foreign female entertainer to perform in post-apartheid South Africa.
CeCe's latest album “Celebrate” remixes, includes music from notable DJ/Producers: Robert Vadney,
Dmitry KO, Zaire and Bobby Drake. On Monday, July 9, 2012, CeCe released the first single from her latest
official album and the song is entitled, "Dance With Me." CeCe is set to release her next single "Like You've
Never Seen" featuring EC Twins via Spinnin Records, tomorrow, July 23, 2012. Her latest songs are now
available on iTunes and Amazon.com
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What characteristics does it take to stand the test of time in the music business? What
can you do to get the best exposure as a musical artist in front of the right people? What is the best
approach to the business aspect of your career as a singer/songwriter? How do you know if you got what it
takes to make it in the music business? What should you DO and NOT do when you are trying to get your work
noticed by the right people? Who are the right people to network and market your music to these days?
CeCe PENISTON WEBSITE: cecepeniston.com
REALITY TV STAR | COMEDIENNE | AUTHOR - This week our guest is Fran Capo. Fran is a 15 time
Author, Comedienne, TV Show Host, Reality TV Star, Spokesperson, Keynote Motivational Speaker, and Five-Time
World Record Holder, most known as the Guinness Book of World Records "Fastest Talking Female." She has
appeared on over 350 television and 4,500 radio shows worldwide including: Entertainment Tonight, Fox &
Friends, The Late Show, Martha Stewart, Larry King Live, The Talk, The Doctors and the Discovery Channel. She
has been a keynote speaker to Fortune 500 companies on every continent.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are some creative marketing tools that will help us to use our creativity,
imagination and energy to help our business sour to new levels in terms of marketing efforts both in
traditional and online media? How do you get yourself motivated and stay focused while pursuing your career?
What do you think is the best way to motivate our mind, body and soul to reach our peak performance? What
do you think it takes to overcome self-imposed limitations and self-defeating behaviors?
FRAN CAPO WEBSITE: francapo.com
CELEBRITY BOUNTY HUNTERS - This week our guest's are: Art Torres, Anthony Dalton and
Monica Aguery who are Bounty Hunters from a show premiering tonight at 7:00 PM (PST) and 10:00 PM (EST)
called "Bounty Wars" which will air on The Discovery Channel. When a fugitive skips court and goes on the
run, bail bonds companies are on the hook for the money. Hundreds of thousands of dollars could be on the
line, so bondsmen like Jeff Stanley of Bad Boys Bail Bonds, hire bail recovery teams to track down their
fugitives. The team that returns fugitives with the highest bail amounts will earn a $10,000 bonus. Three
teams have five days to recover a long list of fugitives. But before they break down any doors, each team
selects their targets.
The stories of the defendants are compelling and the crimes wide ranging, including felony hit and run,
concealed weapons charges, meth possession, prostitution, forgery, identity theft, robbery, child
endangerment, driving violations, and possession of tear gas. Each bounty hunting team – Team Chris, Team
Adrian, and Team Art – have their own approach, one more strategic and outrageous than the next. Some of the
defendants are pathological in their behavior while others just made poor choices, and each capture is an
opportunity for the accused to face the charges and put the crime behind them. Which team strategy brings in
the highest bounties? Will the women team members outsmart and outperform the men on their team? Should they
go after easy cases with low rewards, or take a high-risk fugitive with the huge pay-off? It’s an amazing and
exciting race each week.
Discussion Topics: How do you become a licensed Bounty Hunter? What weapons or instruments are you legally
allowed to use? Do female Bounty Hunters have to approach cases differently because of the obvious physical
differences?
BOUNTY WARS WEBSITE: dsc.discovery.com/show-news/bounty-wars.html
SINGER | SONGWRITER | MUSIC PRODUCER - This week our guest is Tom MacLear. Tom is a
world-class country musician, songwriter, producer and music consultant. His seasoned creative chops, ability
to blend many musical genres together, extreme professionalism and great personality have led him to write
for such celebrity greats like Brad Paisley and Annie Lennox as well as being hired to perform on tour with
such great country artist's like "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band" and "Emmy Lou Harris." Tom MacLear & Ellers
Green have a new single out called "Better Than You" which is due to be released in summer 2012 from their
album titled "Ellers Green." Also, look for Tom's latest book of Poetry entitled "Inside a String" to be
released late 2012.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: Where is the best city to get your start in Country music beside Nashville? Is there a
difference between pursuing a career in country music rather than pop, rock, jazz or any other kind of music?
TOM MACLEAR WEBSITE: maclear.net
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest's are Matthew Hick and Chris Lumb. They
are writing and directing partners who have been working together since 2007. They started out performing at
a monthly comedy night and soon started writing sketches and short films together. Recently, they wrote,
produced, directed and acted in their first feature length collaboration, a low budget movie called "Tuck
Bushman & the Legend of Piddledown Dale." Their first dramatic short entitled "Our Only Defence" was
accepted by IndieFlix. They are currently working on a follow up to "Tuck Bushman" and a short horror
entitled "The Long Distance Relationship."
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What critical steps should be taken scripting your film? How do you make the most out of
your money producing a low budget film? What are some tricks and tweaks in post-production of a low budget
film? Film festival tips and more...
MATT HICK AND CHRIS LUMB WEBSITES:
lumbfilm.co.uk
comedycheckout.com
SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week our guest is Vassy Karagiorgo. Vassy is a native Australian
who was a successful songwriter for artists all over the globe under the Warner Brother's label in Australia.
Her songs were chosen for several hit American television shows which prompted her move to America. Her
latest album entitled "Beautiful Day" gave her an opportunity to work with some of the top music producers
such as: Tim Meyers (OneRepublic), Charlie Midnight (James Brown, Christina Aguilera, Hilary Duff), Richard
Vission ((Madona, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga). The song “Desire“ is currently featured on
the Victoria’s Secret‘s "Beauty and The Beach" commercial and in the hit movie "Cabin in the Woods."
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How did you make the successful jump in your career from singer/songwriter in Australia
to a one of the hottest and in demand musical artist's in America? What do you need to focus on as a
singer/songwriter to make sure you are on the path to success? How do you get funding for your musical
projects? How do you balance your career between business and performing?
VASSY KARAGIORGO WEBSITES:
kissmyvassy.com
youtube.com/vassymusic
facebook.com/vassy
twitter.com/vassy
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER, ACTOR - As a filmmaker, Paul's films cross genres and combine
quirky satire with action adventure, science fiction with heartfelt drama, and political thriller's with
comedy. Paul mentors independent filmmakers around the country, helping them produce their own feature films.
His latest feature film "Goliad Uprising" is a sci-fi movie which will soon be released on DVD.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are the biggest problems facing independent filmmakers today? How do you constantly
get funding for independent films? How do you maintain focus being a filmmaker when you are also an actor?
PAUL BRIGHT WEBSITES:
brightfilmmaking.com
goliaduprising.com
COMEDIAN | HOST | ACTOR - This week our guest is Josh Spear. Josh is a Comedian and Host at
the famous "Caroline's Comedy Club" on Broadway in New York. In the past six months he's opened for comedic
stars such as: Gilbert Godfrey and Richard Lewis. Josh has also been featured on: Last Comic Standing,
TLC's Little Couple, The Early Show on CBS, in sketches on the “Chris Rock” and the
“Conan O’Brien” shows. He is managed by Joel Richardson of Soul Joel Productions.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: Do you have what it takes to become a comedian? Types of job you can get to supplement
your income until you book the big gig.
JOSH SPEAR WEBSITE: facebook.com/spearjosh
SINGER | SONGWRITER | ACTOR | DANCER - This week our guest is Ryan Adames. Ryan is a
Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Dancer. He was a dancer on the national tour of "Oz, The Musical" which starred
Aundrea Fimbres from Danity Kane and Thayne Jasperson from the hit television network show, "So You Think You
Can Dance." Ryan starred in the feature film "Vampire Boys" which featured three songs from his debut album.
Ryan Adames first single "OUT OF MY MIND" was released on iTunes and garned heavy rotation with online radio
stations. His current song "BANG" is sweeping the nation with rave reviews. Ryan Adames is a music icon on
the rise.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How does a production company self-distribute their films? How can you get gay films
into the mainstream commercial venues? How does a gay actor not get stereo-typed?
RYAN ADAMES WEBSITE: artistecard.com/RyanAdames
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is Rob Williams. Rob is the co-founder
of Guest House Films, an LA-based film company that is a leader in the niche of gay independent cinema. But,
Guest House Films is not just a film production company, but also a distributor. Rob has produced an
astounding four films in just under three years, including: "Make the Yuletide Gay," "Long-Term
Relationship," "Back Soon" and "3-Day Weekend." You can find all of these movies on: Netflix, Blockbuster
and Amazon. Their latest film project, "Black Briefs," is the first compilation of dark-themed gay short
films and it debuted at #1 on the TLAGay.com Gay DVD Bestseller list!
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How does a production company self-distribute their films? How can you get gay films
into the mainstream commercial venues? How does a gay actor not get stereo-typed?
ROB WILLIAMS WEBSITE: guesthousefilms.com
NOVELIST | POLITICAL BLOGGER - This week our guest is Justin Samuels. Justin graduated from
Cornell University and worked in financial services. Recently, he's written articles on the Occupy Wall
Street movement that were published on the website: opednews.com and are also available to view on his blog.
He has written and published two books: "Mother of Witches" and "Macchu Picchu."
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How to get your first book published? How do you go about selling your book online?
JUSTIN SAMUELS WEBSITE: justinsamuels-ny.blogspot.com
ACTOR - This week our guest is Benjamin Lutz. Benjamin can be seen in the heartwarming
comedy film "The Love Patient" which is a madcap comedy directed by Michael Simon. Benjamin's character
plays a roguish advertising executive that comes up with a crazy "I Love Lucy" idea in order to win back his
ex. He is also in "Bite Marks" which is a vampire horror comedy directed by Mark Bessenger. Benjamin's
character "Brewster," a truck driver, discovers he is transporting a truck of coffin-filled vampires! "Bite
Marks" is a genre-bending horror comedy.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What should you do to prepare for a move to Los Angeles to be an actor? What does an
actor new to LA need to know? What kind of jobs can I get to supplement my income?
BENJAMIN R. LUTZ WEBSITE: facebook.com/benjaminrlutz
OPERA SINGER | ACTRESS | DANCER - Christina Linhardt has enjoyed an eclectic and versatile
career as a concert singer, cross-over artist, actress and dancer, working steadily throughout Southern
California and Germany. She is most known for her "Classics to Cabaret" act which was the headliner for the
opening of the Grand Concert Hall Parksalle in Saxony, Germany and her independently produced solo CD's;
"Circus Sanctuary" and "Voodoo Princess." She studied acting and movement at Oxford University in England,
French at the Eurocentre in Paris, German at the Goethe Institute in Berlin and received a bachelors of music
in vocal arts from USC, with a minor in theatre arts. As an actress, Ms. Linhardt appeared opposite
Oscar-Winner Maximilian Schell in "Faust Comes to Grand Avenue" with the Los Angeles Opera.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What city or country should you be living in to get steady work in the world of
professional Opera? What is the Opera world really like? Is being an Opera Singer a lucrative career?
CHRISTINA LINHARDT WEBSITE: circussanctuary.com
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR - This week, our guest is Nancy Criss. Nancy is Co-Founder and
President of Nandar Entertainment and also Founder and President of Stone Cold Pictures. Some films under
Nandar Entertainment include: "Finding Mr. Wright" (Romantic Comedy) and "Crimson Creek" (Thriller). Her
new production company, Stone Cold Pictures, will soon be producing the following films: "Dude Ranch,"
"Spring" and "iRobe."
NANCY CRISS WEBSITE: stonecoldpictures.com
COMEDIENNE | ACTRESS - This week, our guest is Brenda Colonna. Brenda is a New York native
who you may recognize from Comedy Central's "The Showbiz Show with David Spade" and appeared as the voice of
Steve Schirripa's "Mother" in FOX's talk show pilot "The Steve Schirripa Show." She has been performing
stand-up comedy for years in Los Angeles and New York. Brenda resides in Los Angeles where she performs
nightly in clubs around southern California. Currently, Brenda is producing and starring in an upcoming Web
Series called "Creepy Caress."
BRENDA COLONNA WEBSITE: facebook.com/CreepyCaress
CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONIST | COMEDIAN - This week our guest is Jim Ross Meskimen. Jim has been
a professional actor for over 25 years. He has appeared in three "Best Picture" nominated films, Apollo 13,
There Will Be Blood and Frost/Nixon. His impressions of: President George W. Bush, John Kerry, Arnold
Schwartzeneggar, Bill Clinton and others for Jibjab.com is a global sensation and one of the biggest viral
hits, "This Land" have been heard by over 80 million people. He was Will Smith's Western Philosophy teacher
on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air", where he also did impressions of: Jack Nicholson, William Shatner, and The Fly.
His improvised performances on the British show "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" with partner Christopher Smith
are legendary. At 17 years old, Jim appeared on his mother's (Marion Ross) famous hit television series
"Happy Days." He was the guy who ran up the beach to inform the world that there was a shark penned up
offshore, that Fonzie would later have to jump over on waterskis, inspiring the term "jumping the shark."
Jim Meskimen stars in "JIMPRESSIONS" which is his hilarious one-man show that features him performing an
infinity of celebrity voices such as: George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, Paul Giamatti, Orson Welles, Colin
Firth, Jack Nicholson and many more! He will even perform a live version of his viral hit, "Shakespeare in
Celebrity Voices!" "JIMPRESSIONS" runs Fridays and Saturdays from March 3, 2012 to March 24, 2012 at The
Acting Center Theatre in Hollywood.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What does it take to survive as a comedian? How do you know if being a comedian is right
for you?
JIM MESKIMEN WEBSITES:
appliedsilliness.com
youtube.com/user/jimmeskimen
theactingcenterla.com/JIMPRESSIONS
CELEBRITY GUITARIST | SONGWRITER - This week our guest is Monte Pittman. Monte left Texas
at 24 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a professional musician. He made ends meet by working at
a local Guitar Center, but, realizing he was better at teaching than selling, he left to start providing
guitar lessons. His third student was British filmmaker, Guy Ritchie, who had just received a guitar from his
girlfriend, Madonna. Monte was introduced to the iconic performer and became her guitar teacher as well. A
month later, Monte was invited to join Madonna on stage at the David Letterman Show to promote her album,
Music and has been her guitarist ever since. Recently, he was honored to play with Madonna at the Superbowl.
Monte was also Adam Lambert's live guitarist and music director.
MONTE PITTMAN WEBSITE: montepittman.com
CELEBRITY VOCAL COACH - This week our guest is Jeannie Deva. Jeannie is an international
performer, celebrity master vocal coach, clinician, and trainer of voice teachers. She is the originator of
The Deva Method®, A Non-Classical Approach for Singers. As a recording studio vocal specialist, she
has been endorsed by engineers and producers of, amongst others: Aerosmith, Elton John, Bette Midler, The
Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. She has been seen on E! Entertainment and TV Guide Channels. Her client
list ranges from Grammy Award Winners and American Idol Finalists to backup singers for: Christina Aguilera,
Elton John, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder. Her clients are also leads in Broadway shows such as: "Wicked,"
"Grease," "Color Purple" and "Lion King."
DISCUSSION TOPICS: Do Audiences Like Fast or Slow Songs More? Vocal and Breathing tips. Jeannie's Latest
Book: Singer's Guide to Powerful Performances
JEANNIE DEVA WEBSITE: jeanniedeva.com
CAREER PSYCHOLOGIST - This week our guest is Charity Parrish. Charity Parrish is a Clinical
Psychologist and holds professional registration with the Psychological Board of Australia and the Australian
Psychological Society. She is a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society in recognition of her
academic achievements. Charity has been employed as a Clinical Psychologist for the Department of Education
and Children’s Services, consulted privately as a speech therapist with autistic children and worked as a
care worker for the Intellectual Disabilities Service Council. Charity Parrish offers "Live" counseling from
the comfort of your own home. Her modern counseling services allow you to opt for face to face counseling
through Skype or you can elect to speak to Charity personally by telephone. This is a totally private and
confidential service.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How to get in the right frame of mind to pursue your dream career. How to unblock the
negative thinking and handle rejection. How to "argue" with mate productively.
CHARITY PARRISH WEBSITE: newpsychology.com.au
STAND-UP COMEDIENNE | COMEDY WRITER - This week our guest is Jen Remauro. Jen Remauro aka
"The Von” is full of zest, wit and inappropriate statements. She has performed stand-up comedy at an array of
comedy clubs such as: Eastville Comedy Club in NYC, Club Tabu in Philly, The Looney Bin S.I., NY and Willie
McBride’s in Hoboken, NJ. Jen also books talent and writes for The Comedy Point radio show. Her hilarious
sense of humor, quick wit and unique writing skills has gained her plenty of recognition among veteran
comedians on Twitter which has led to her booking some top notch guests such as: Jesse James, Sandra
Bernhard and Jim Norton. Jen has been featured on TLC’s "A Baby Story (2005),” MTV’s "Beach House (1997),”
PerezHilton.com (2011) and the dating show "Change of Heart (2002).”
FRAGRANCE DESIGNER - This week our guest is Geir Ness. Mr. Ness is CEO and Founder of The
Laila Perfume Company. Their products are featured in gift baskets for events such as: The Tony Awards, The
Grammy's, MTV Awards, Miss Universe, etc. Mr. Ness has made his mark on the world as a Fragrance Designer,
Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker. His personal success story earned the attention of Hollywood and he
is currently in discussions to have his story turned into a feature film.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: How to stay motivated and focused on your dream career in show business. How to pursue a
career on a tight budget.
GEIR NESS WEBSITE: laila.com
FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | NOVELIST - This week our guest is Betty Jo Tucker. Betty Jo Tucker
serves as editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, a website with over 3500 film reviews and more
than 500 featured articles. She also writes movie commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon and is the author
of three film-related books: Confessions of a Movie Addict, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick, and The Reel
Deal: Writing about Movies as well as co-author of It Had To Be Us, an award-winning romantic memoir. Her
radio show, “Movie Addict Headquarters,” can be heard via the Internet on BlogTalkRadio. We will
be discussing the best and not-so-good movies of 2011. We hear stories from Betty about some of the stars
that she has interviewed like Angelina Jolie, Pierce Brosnan and more.
BETTY JO TUCKER WEBSITE: bettyjotucker.com
CELEBRITY PSYCHIC | SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR - This week our guest is William Constantine. Mr.
Constantine is an Ordained Minister of Metaphysics and currently holds both a Bachelors Degree in
Metaphysical Sciences and a Metaphysical Practitioners Diploma. He has appeared on CNN, HLN, NANCY GRACE,
ABC News and more. William teaches about the power of Affirmations and Meditation and how to use utilize them
to create a more healthy, peaceful, abundant life. For over 10 years, Mr. Constantine has counseled scores
of people across the globe by helping them create a renewed faith in themselves and their potential. He
helps people understand that it is their conditioned beliefs, beliefs that are often impressed upon us by
other people and not of our own creation – that are causing them to think, act, and be a person they don't
want to be. Mr. Constantine offers a way out and a process through which people can change their conditioned
belief system.
WILLIAM CONSTANTINE WEBSITE: drwilliamconstantine.com
NOVELIST - This week our guest is Sarah Richard. "Victoria Cannon" is the pen name of
author Sarah Richard. She holds a Master of Arts degree. She writes all types of novels, but most of her
success comes from her hot and steamy love stories that are on an explicit X-Rated level about the Harlequin
Romance novels. Sarah's stories have been published through various print and on-line publishers such as
Amazon. They include: "Child of the Fallen Angels," "Tania," "So So So Good" and "Locked" to be released soon.
SARAH RICHARD WEBSITE: victoriacannon.webs.com
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is Susie Graf. Susi Graf is a filmmaker,
originally fromVienna, Austria. Attended New York University, Tisch School of the Arts and studied Theater
and Journalism at the University of Vienna, Austria. Received two Fulbright Scholarships and numerous grants
for her artistic projects and academic work. She has also worked as a television producer interviewing
numerous film directors such as: Quentin Tarantino, John Waters, Terry Gilliam and many more as well as
actors like: Demi Moore, Michael Douglas, Bruce Willis, and Mel Gibson. Susie is presently working on a novel
and eventual screenplay about "Hansel and Gretel" a Hunger Fantasy, which is a new interpretation of the old
fairytale.
SUSIE GRAF WEBSITE: lostinthecrowd.net
PSYCHOLOGIST | RELATIONSHIP EXPERT - This week our guest is Dr. Frankie Bashan. She
completed her undergraduate work at Northeastern University in Boston, MA with a dual degree in Business and
Communications. She ventured west and attended the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and received her Masters
and Doctorate (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology. Professional Areas of Expertise: Depression, Anxiety,
Post-Partum Depression, Parenting Multiples, Relationship Issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Career
Issues
DR. FRANKIE BASHAN WEBSITE:
drfrankiebashan.com
littlegaybook.com
FILMMAKER - This week our guest is Mark Bessenger. Mark is the Co-founder of a film
production company called "Blakk Flamingo Pictures." He is about to release his first film, "Bite Marks"
which is a vampire horror movie. He has been featured in "Fangoria" and some other horror magazines. He's
also busy working on his next horror film.
MARK BESSENGER WEBSITE: blakkflamingopictures.com
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR - This week, out guest is Nancy Criss. Nancy Criss is Nandar
Entertainment's Co-Founder and President. She is a woman of many talents; all emanating from entrepreneurial
spirit that energizes her ability to create opportunities from success in everything that she does. By the
age of thirteen, Nancy begun her career in show business, with a role in the TV series, "Petrocelli,"
followed by a recurring roles in the Paramount series, "Webster." Before long she was appearing in variety of
TV and feature films, commercials and stage plays. Nancy just released her new film, "Finding Mr. Wright," a
romantic comedy starring: Matthew Montgomery, David Moretti and Jason Stuart and it is receiving rave
reviews. She is also working on a new project, a thriller called "Crimson Creek."
NANCY CRISS WEBSITE:
nancycriss.com
nandarentertainment.com
CELEBRITY PERSONAL TRAINER - This week, out guest is Jeremy Manning. Jeremy is the founder
of Elevation Fitness LA, a popular personal training fitness center. He also just launched "Project UpLift."
Their mission is to provide affordable, attainable, and sustainable fitness to survivors of abuse, those
living with HIV, or anyone fighting for their life. We believe that strength is a state of mind, not just a
physical presence. When you train the body, the mind must follow. This trans-formative power of fitness
starts with the communication between our bodies, our minds and our environment. As we adapt to a training
program, our physical language changes and our relationship with the space surrounding us changes too. We
become more eloquent in our movement, more efficient in our activity, and ultimately more comfortable in our
skin, and in the world. Through regular exercise, we develop acute awareness of our entire body and a
heightened sense of confidence. This changes our perception from being a passenger to being the vehicle and
ultimately realizes the control we DO have over our life. No one should have to suffer like those who have
survived abuse. Anyone living with illness or fighting addiction should never have to do it alone. We are
here to provide a system of support and a strategy to stand up and FIGHT!
JEREMY MANNING WEBSITE: facebook.com/ElevationFitnessLA
COMEDIENNE | RADIO & TV HOST - This week, out guest is Mara Marek. Mara Marek has
formal education in economics and engineering, but has had a marketing and fitness career since graduation.
She started entertaining the masses while on a fitness show in San Diego where she would take a client in
real time through their weight loss journey. Her secret weapon was her humor, if she kept it fun, they would
want to be there! She then fully realized her dreams and made the big move to Los Angeles to pursue her
dreams as a stand up comic! She has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and is a regular in the LA Comedy Scene!
MARA MAREK WEBSITE: www.maralive.com
WRITER | FILMMAKER | ARTIST - This week our guest is Dan Rhema. Dan Rhema, Artist, Writer
and Filmmaker lives in historic Old Louisville, Kentucky. His art has been exhibited nationally, in solo and
group shows, for the past fifteen years. Dan’s picture books include: "The Day the Animals Lost Their True
Colors" (a 2002 IPPY Awards Finalist), "One Tiny Twig" and "Bluegrass Breeze." His most recent book, "I
Close My Eyes to See: The Dan Rhema Story As Told to Kevin Wilson," documents Dan’s transformation into an
artist after surviving a deadly combination of three different strains of dengue fever. A documentary about
Dan’s story is scheduled for completion in 2012. Dan’s short films include: "The Little Sex Shop of
Horrors" and "On the Other Hand." His first graphic novel, based on his original zombie story, "Le Mystère,"
will be available in spring of 2012 and he is also shopping it around as a screenplay.
DAN RHEMA WEBSITE: danrhema.com
CASTING DIRECTOR | TALENT CONSULTANT - This week our guest is Elisha Choice. Elisha has
been in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years, both in front of and behind the camera. Having
appeared in hundreds of films, TV shows, commercials, beauty pageants, fashion shows and music videos. As
co-writer and editor of "Back To One, The Movie Extra’s Guidebook", she brings cutting edge information to
thousands of entertainment industry beginners and veterans. The "business" of acting is where Elisha’s
passion is now. She wants to spread the news to as many people who will listen, including industry
professionals, that people really do need to concern themselves with life after their peak earning years.
Elisha is sounding the alarm that entertainment people need to be educated about money matters and be
properly prepared for their future. She is a casting director, talent consultant and assists many actors and
other entertainers in meeting their career and financial goals. As a SAG and AFTRA member, she is available to
speak and bring energy to your broadcasts, conferences, workshops, events and other projects. Please email
her directly for help with your financial future: elishachoice@sbcglobal.net
ELISHA CHOICE WEBSITE: youtube.com/user/myphpdream
COMEDIAN | PRODUCER | RADIO HOST - This week, our guest is JOEL RICHARDSON. Joel has been
in the comedy business for awhile now. His career began as a frat boy urged to do stand-up in front of a
large Wagner College crowd. It was such a success he tried his hand in front of family and friends. The
sucess kept coming, so he decided to open his own production company, "Soul Joel Productions" performing high
energy shows all over the Northeast. "Soul Joel Productions" is New York’s latest comedy craze. Joel has been
producing monthly comedy shows in: Staten Island, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Each
"Soul Joel Production" features award-winning headliners from comedy’s best media including: Comedy Central,
Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Radio,Cringe Humor, and Opie & Anthony. Check out one of "Soul Joel
Productions" to witness high energy comedy shows that are guaranteed to make you laugh. His troupe of
Comedians are just what you need for your next private or corporate event.
JOEL RICHARDSON WEBSITES:
TheComedyPoint.com
SoulJoelProductions.com
StatenIslandComedyFestival.com
CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER - Carrie Cavalier has specialized in photographing people
professionally for over 27 years. Her chameleon-like ability to create works of art including photographs for
National Geographic to headshots of celebrities such as David Hasselhoff and Ellen DeGeneres attest to her
superb skill in getting the shot that both flatters and reveals. Carrie's clients have appeared not only in
major motions pictures, but in commercials for: Gatorade, Budweiser, Miller, Mattel, Federal Express,
Citibank, AT&T, Toyota, Ford, Honey Nut Cheerios, McDonald's and Toys R Us.
Her artistic goal is to create a portrait that "dances off the page" whether it is bringing out an actor's
branded look, a formal portrait of your child or an intimate moment at your wedding. "The way I get these
shots is by taking the time to plan the portrait session with my clients. Excellence in photography is the
result of a careful collaboration between photographer and subjects. Your beautiful portrait will be a
treasure as unique and authentic as you and your loved ones." Whether photographing infants, children,
families, weddings or Bar/Bat mitzvahs, Carrie's artistic sensitivity shines through in every picture she
takes.
CARRIE CAVALIER WEBSITE: cavalierphotography.com
SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week, our guest is Princess Fortier . Princess Fortier has been
sharing her angelic and dynamic voice with audiences since the age of four. After receiving her degree in
Neuroscience and French from the University of California, Los Angeles, she continued to pursue her passion
inspiring with her vocal abilities performing with several local bands in Los Angeles. Among these bands was
a noteworthy group, Klymaxx, the pop 80's group famous for such hit singles as: "Meeting in the Ladies
Room," "I Miss You," and "Men All Pause."
Princess continues to wow crowds with her inspirational words, energetic performance, and humanitarian
spirit. The artist "50 Cent" loves a song she did with an artist on his label. Jermaine Jackson loves her
look. Mathew Knowles loves her personality. Gary Catona loves her voice! Currently Princess is touring with
Sonic Band from El Live Productions all over Asia where audiences are enjoying her performances every night
from now until next July.
PRINCESS FORTIER WEBSITE: myspace.com/princessshandarahfortier
CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE EXPERT | This week our guest is HERMAN CHAN. Nominated on Inman News
as "Real Estate's Most Influential," Herman Chan has been featured on HGTV's "House Hunters" and "My House is
Worth What?," CBS, KOFY-TV, KRON-TV, and the real estate documentary "Moving Up, Moving Out." As the
resident Real Estate Expert for LogoOnline (MTV's sister station), Herman answers viewers' questions via
video & written responses. Herman is also the writer for: Agent Genius Magazine, Realtor Magazine,
Frontiers Magazine, Echelon Magazine & Asian Real Estate Magazine. Herman Chan has a new show called
"Habitat for Hermanity" and people say it is "Real Estate with a Punchline." On this show, he skewers the real
estate business, pokes fun at his fellow agents, all the while empowering buyers and sellers with
behind-the-scene tips and secrets of the industry! Most recently, Kodak handpicked Herman to be their brand's
Real Estate Influencer.
HERMAN CHAN WEBSITE: HabitatForHermanity.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENT - This week our guest is KRISTINA LYNN. KLPR's (Kristina Lynn Public
Relations) founder Kristina Lynn, has over twenty years experience in the television and radio industries
affording her close relationships with key producers and talent coordinators of major national talk shows.
This enables her to successfully place her clients on these shows. Ms. Lynn provides strategic consulting to
each client and believes in the personal touch. Her goal is to establish solid partnerships with her clients
and strong relationships for her clients. Working together the end result is maximum exposure and successful
PR campaigns. Some of her past celebrity clients have been Shirley MacLaine and Chubby Checker.
KRISTINA LYNN WEBSITE: kristinalynnpr.com
AUTHOR - This week our guest is DENNIS SHIELDS. Dennis has enjoyed a storied career in
business and finance. He founded a bank, created an industry, represented his country in sport, acted in a
major motion picture directed by an Academy Award winning director. His latest book entitled, "God Went
Fishing" is a commentary on the vices of 21st century society. Many times the grim aspects of society need
to be portrayed in ways that are at once palatable for the reader and aesthetically appealing. Indeed, the
author of this new work entertains as he exposes one societal ill after the other. His aim is to bring about
self-examination and a desire to improve life in an imperfect world. Although "God Went Fishing" has
elements that can spark controversy and debate, the purpose of this book is to ignite thought and dialogue
among 21st century readers. While the ever-present battle between good and evil is at the forefront of this
book, the author purposefully concludes with the notion that redemption is possible. A definite must read for
anyone who loves an intriguing tale with challenges on many levels.
WEBSITES: godwentfishing.com
CELEBRITY ACTOR | WRITER - This week, our guest is JIM BEAVER. Jim is a character actor,
best known for his leading roles on the TV series "Deadwood" and "Supernatural." He obtained a degree in
theatre and worked for five seasons with the Dallas Shakespeare Festival. He began to make appearances in bit
roles in films and television shows shot in the Dallas area which included the hit TV show, "Dallas." He
worked in stock and dinner theatre tours, and also maintained a side career as a critic, columnist, and
feature writer for "Films in Review," the magazine of the National Board of Review. He eventually moved to
Los Angeles and began a successful period as a television writer; one of which was nominated for a Cable Ace
Award.
After two seasons on "3rd Rock from the Sun," he landed his most prominent and critically acclaimed role,
that of "Ellsworth," the gruff, but decent and beloved prospector in the landmark Western series "Deadwood."
Nominated along with other cast members for a 2006 Screen Actors Guild Award, he found his career in high
gear following that series. Currently, he stars as the popular father-figure role of demon hunter "Bobby
Singer" on the hit TV show "Supernatural" on The CW Network. This role has brought him a worldwide fan base
and a secondary career making personal appearances. His latest book is a best-selling memoir, "Life's That
Way" is available at Amazon.com and most bookstores.
SINGER | ACTRESS - This week, our guest is MONICA PETERSON. Monica has a fine European and
American background in music, theatre, television and film. She was trained at the prestigious "Neighborhood
Playhouse" Drama Academy in New York, the London School of Music and Dance in Covent Gardens, London, England
and 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles, California. She received the ABC Star of Tomorrow Award, 2000
Women of Achievement Award, Women in Film Award and a Poetry Award. She is listed in "Who's Who" in
Entertainment and "Who's Who" of American Women. She is member of SAG, AFTRA various Equity Unions. She is
a graduate of University of Southern California (USC).
Musically, Monica is a singer of jazz, popular and standard music. As a singer, she has performed concerts
in the famous Olympia Concert Hall in Milan, Italy as well as other cabaret and concert venues in: Italy,
Finland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark and the U.S.A. She has opened for Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey
and the list of stars goes continues. Interesting Facts include: Monica made the Grammy Award list in 2009,
was a former Playboy Bunny and she sings in ten languages. Her latest single "The Thrill is Gone" is now
available for download as a single or purchase album at: CDBaby.com and iTunes
MONICA PETERSON WEBSITE: monicapeterson.com
PLAYWRIGHT | WRITER | PEACE ACTIVIST - This week, our guest is KAREN MALPEDE. Karen
Malpede, Co-founder of Theater Three Collaborative, is author of 16 plays produced in the United States,
Europe and Australia, as well as short fiction, and essays and articles on theater and human rights. Her
newest play "Another Life" will be staged at John Jay College and the Irondale Theater Center in New York
this fall under her direction. Her play, "Prophecy" premiered in London in 2008 and Malpede directed the New
York premiere in 2010. It is scheduled for production in Los Angels in 2012. "Prophecy" has been published,
along with six other anti-war plays by prominent playwrights, in the anthology "Acts of War: Iraq &
Afghanistan in Seven Plays" which is currently available for purchase on Amazon.com and most book stores. It
was published by Northwestern University Press.
COMEDIENNE | WRITER | ACTRESS - This week, our guest is KENDRA CUNNINGHAM. Kendra is a very
funny Stand-Up Comic. She has appeared in sketches on shows such as: Jimmy Fallon, Tyra Banks, and Saturday
Night Live. Kendra was the 1st Runner-Up in the "Ladies of Laughter" competition and Boston Comedy Festival.
She headlined for Dick Doherty in his various comedy clubs and toured with "5 Funny Females" performing up
and down the East coast. Kendra has utilized her Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology by participating in a
round table discussion on "Fox News Online - Cops and Crimes Hour." Recently, she completed a mock
self-help book tentatively titled "This Round’s on Me - a Non-Drinkers Guide to Social Acceptance" and her
blog "Blonde Logic” was featured in the New York Times. Kendra filmed her first lead role in a feature film
in Rio de Janiero in March 2010. Kendra wrote and starred in a comedic short entitled "Lonelygirl48" which
won at the Boston Comedy Festival in 2010 and will be viewed at the Palm Beach Women’s International Film
Festival in April 2011.
KENDRA CUNNINGHAM WEBSITE: kendracunningham.com
COMEDIAN | WRITER | PRODUCER - This week, our guest is YANNIS PAPPAS. Yannis is a Comedian
and Writer. Yannis is becoming widely known as one of the most exciting comedians working today. He has
been featured on shows such as: VH1’s Best Week Ever, BET’s 106th and Park, MTV, National Lampoon Live,
Chappelle Show and Comedy Central’s, ATOM TV. His beloved, controversial character "Mr. Panos" has been
featured on the popular "Lakis Lazopoulos Show" on Greek and Cypriot television. Yannis has become an
Internet sensation and has amassed a substantial fan base. He recently starred in his first feature film,
"King of B." Yannis, along with Director Jesse Scaturro, founded Ditch Films and currently have films in
festivals around the world.
YANNIS PAPPAS WEBSITE: ditchfilms.com
CELEBRITY PSYCHIC - This week our guest is WILLIAM CONSTANTINE. William is a highly sought
after internationally acclaimed Psychic Medium, Spiritual and Psychic Counselor. A top executive of the
"Rachel Ray Show" dubbed William, "Greatest Psychic Medium The World Has Ever Known!"
"Thanks so much for the incredible read William. Within the public eye there are believers in the psychic
realm and skeptics... you could make a believer out of anyone. I was very impressed with your reading. Your
clarity on many of my life issues and advance warnings in some cases. You will definitely be my preferred
psychic advice provider. You don't just tell people what they want to hear, you speak truth. For that I thank
you." Julie Krystina, Actress, Model CW's "One Tree Hill"
WILLIAM CONSTANTINE WEBSITE: psychicwilliamconstantine.com
ACTRESS | DANCER - This week our guest is Georgia Reed. Georgia knew she wanted to make the
move from Dancer to Actor when she was rehearsing the technically-challenging role of "Giselle" for the
Alexandra Ballet. Rather than being concerned with the physicality of the performance, Georgia was
preoccupied with the internal life of her character. She has performed in off-Broadway theater, and
independent film roles in New York City.
Since moving to the West Coast, she had also landed roles in TV and film. Recent credits include: "Aaron
Loves Kendra," "Everything Unspoken." "Absolute Trust," "First Person Singular" and "Santorini Blue" opposite
Richard Belzer and Dann Florek from "Law & Order: SVU" Television credits include: "Murder By the Book'
(TRU TV), "1000 Ways to Die" (Spike TV), and "CSI: New York" (CBS). Georgia is in two webisode series:
"Monday Morning" and "End Of The Line."
GEORGIA REED WEBSITE: georgiareed.com
ACTOR | MODEL - This week our guest is Mason Glenn. Mason Glenn iecently moved to Los
Angeles to pursue his dream of working in the entertainment industry. Since he arrived, he has worked as a
model, actor, production coordinator, photographer's assistant, casting assistant, production assistant,
extra and is open to anything else that keeps bread and butter on the table, as long as it is legal and
respectable, of course.
Currently, Mason can be seen in numerous music videos, independent features, and is working on a pilot for
CBS. He is a proud member of "The Straitjacket Society," a local sketch comedy group located in the heart of
Hollywood. Mason firmly believes that one can gather valuable information by being consumed in all aspects
of the entertainment industry.
AWARD-WINNING CASTING DIRECTOR | This week our guest is award-winning casting director,
Megan Foley. Megan started her casting company, "Megan Foley Casting" in 1987 and the rest is history. Her
company books commercial, film, industrial, television, music videos, etc. There is no job too big or too
small for Megan to handle. Your experience with Megan Foley will always be fun, professional and satisfied.
She is one of the most upbeat, kind and professional people in the casting industry.
MEGAN FOLEY WEBSITE: meganfoleycasting.com
CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST | STYLIST - This week our guest is Missy Garland. Missy is an
award-winning celebrity make-up artist and fashion stylist.
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT | SCREENWRITER - This week our guest's are Brad Mays and
Lorenda Starfelt. Brad and Lorenda both just won the California Film Awards "Diamond Award" for their
collaborated effort on the 2009 film release, "The Watermelon."
Brad is an award-winning veteran of dozens of stage, television and independent film productions spanning
thirty years. His films include: the award-winning "A Way Back In," "The Bacchae," and "Stage Fright."
Mr. Mays notable stage productions include: "The Water Hen," by Stanlislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, "Dragon
Slayers," by Stanley Keyes, a multi-media adaptation of "A Clockwork Orange," Euripides' "The Bacchae," Peter
Weiss' "The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of
Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade," "Equus," and many others.
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER - This week our guest is Will Loschiavo (AKA Will Love). Will has
been front seat on a roller coaster ride that has taken him to some of the darkest places, as well as to some
of the brightest. Never able to fit the "status quo," Will was a victim of long-term bullying. However, he
learned to turn a negative into a positive and used his past to push him to greater heights.
Will Love works as a Entertainment Reporter, Writer and Editor for "Out in Jersey" Magazine. Recently, he
landed his first magazine cover as a model, been featured in an independent film, feature film, and music
video. Will is working on a major celebrity charity event to benefit homeless LGBT teens. The event will
feature radio and television personalities such as the "Real Housewives of New Jersey."
PRODUCER | ACTRESS | DANCER - This week our guest is LaQuita Cleare. LaQuita has been in
many stage productions ranging from Shakespeare’s “Much Ado about Nothing” to an all female version
of "Glengarry Glen Ross." She has appeared in TV, film, and commercials.
Currently, she appears in the film “Sister’s Keeper” with Eric Roberts and the film
“Suicide Dolls” with Anne-Marie Johnson, Heather Tom, Christy Carlson Romano, and Steven Bauer.
The film has played several film festivals including: The St. Louis Film Festival, where it won the New
Filmmakers Forum, American Black Film Festival, and South Africa Int. Film Festival. The film will have an
upcoming screening in Los Angeles at the Pan African Film Festival.
LaQuita formed the production company, "Salsera Productions, LLC" to bring character driven stories to the
screen. Her company has produced several projects including a web series called “Secret Fridays,”
which is available for purchase on Amazon. Most recently, LaQuita was featured in a the popular Chicago
paper, The Daily Herald.
CELEBRITY VOCAL COACH - This week our guest is JEANNIE DEVA. Jeannie is an international
performer, celebrity master vocal coach, clinician, and trainer of voice teachers. She is the originator of
The Deva Method®, A Non-Classical Approach for Singers. As a recording studio vocal specialist, she
has been endorsed by engineers and producers of, amongst others: Aerosmith, Elton John, Bette Midler, The
Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac.
Seen on E! Entertainment and TV Guide Channels, Jeannie has been a celebrity guest interviewed on talk shows
in both the US and Venezuela. Her client list ranges from Grammy Award Winners and American Idol Finalists,
to singers for: Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder, members of the J. Geils
Band, Foghat, Patty Griffin, leads in Broadway’s "Wicked" and "Grease" and members of the touring cast of
"Color Purple" and "Lion King."
Among the thousands of singers who own her “Contemporary Vocalist” book and CD's are: Patti
LaBelle and Robert Plant. There is a growing network of certified Deva Method teachers on East and West
coasts of the United States as well as one in Sydney, Australia. Jeannie's private voice studio is located in
Los Angeles.
AUTHOR | MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER - This week our guest is Aubry Padmore. Aubry is also the
owner of Caribbean Voice Radio an online radio station promoting change and education. He holds a Bachelors
of Professional Studies in Human Services and a Masters in Public Administration from Metropolitan College of
New York.
As a motivational speaker, the ultimate question he asks of anyone is: "When all is said and done in your
lifetime, in the midst of chaos are you still standing?" He also states, "It is important to navigate crisis
and chaos in your life and earn the right to be called a 'Champion.'"
Aubry Padmore is currently touring various venues speaking on "The Five Fundamentals of Change" as part of
his 2011 consulting series: "Rekindle Your Dream & Promote Your Passion - Accomplishment"
FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | WRITER - This week our guest is BETTY JO TUCKER. Betty Jo currently
serves as editor/lead critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior
Beacon, News First Online, Real Movie News, The Romance Club and the Omaha Family newspapers. During her
career as an entertainment journalist, Betty Jo has interviewed such movie/television stars and filmmakers
as: Susan Sarandon, Ian McKellen, Angelina Jolie, Aidan Quinn, Barry Bostwick, Tony Shalhoub, Fred Willard,
Aaron Eckhart, M. Night Shyamalan, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Griffiths, Hector Elizondo, and Annette Bening.
She belongs to the Online Film Critics Society and is a founding member of the San Diego Film Critics’
Society, is a published author of two books: "CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT" and "SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE
MAVERICK" both of which received rave reviews from film fans and critics alike. These books are available on
Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING EXPERT - This week our guest is MATTHEW SKALLERUD. Matthew is
President of Pink Banana Media. They help companies build their businesses by reaching the LGBT Community
using SEO, Web 2.0, Social Network Marketing and Strategic Online Media Placement. Matthew has become a
trailblazer and a true trend-setter in this field. He has been featured in many articles and websites such as
"Gay.com," "PlanetOut.com" and in the Marketplace section of the Wall Street Journal.
CELEBRITY PSYCHIC - This week our guest is WILLIAM CONSTANTINE. William is a highly sought
after internationally acclaimed Psychic Medium, Spiritual and Psychic Counselor. A top executive of the
"Rachel Ray Show" dubbed William, "Greatest Psychic Medium The World Has Ever Known!"
"Thanks so much for the incredible read William. Within the public eye there are believers in the psychic
realm and skeptics... you could make a believer out of anyone. I was very impressed with your reading. Your
clarity on many of my life issues and advance warnings in some cases. You will definitely be my preferred
psychic advice provider. You don't just tell people what they want to hear, you speak truth. For that I thank
you." Julie Krystina, Actress/Model CW's "One Tree Hill"
SCREENWRITER | NOVELIST - This week our guest is Gary Delfino. Mr. Delfino was a Deputy
Sheriff in Sonoma County for 27 years. He has written and published several online short-stories and is the
author of the book "Conscience of a Dead Killer." He is the co-author of the screenplay, by the same name
with Robert Baird. Mr. Delfino has also worked as a scene consultant, actor and stunt driver.
On our show, you will learn about one type of Hollywood agent, the corrupt, con-artist kind. This type of
agent gives all of the legitimate agent's a bad name. Gary Delfino will be telling the TRUE and hilarious
story about his experience with an insane Hollywood agent whom we will call "Mr. Wonderful." You will not
believe what you hear, but every word is true, according to Mr. Delfino. It is like an episode from
"Gilligan’s Island." Every time the agent, "Mister Wonderful" is about to make the big deal, with Jay Leno,
Rob Reiner and others, a ball of string rolls by and he’s distracted. That's probably because he is so high
and craving "Pink's" hot dogs. Listen to this show because it is an office water cooler topic.
AWARD-WINNING FILM PRODUCER & CONSULTANT - This week our guest is Kerry David. New Film
Consulting & Mentoring Site | Multiple Award winning producer, Kerry David recently realized a long time
dream of mentoring filmmakers on a one-to-one basis by launching her new consulting website. No Matter where
you are in the process of your film or your career, Kerry can offer sage advice from her vast experience
working in budgets as low as $1,100 for "My Date with Drew "and as high as the $35 million + budgets on the
"Agent Cody Banks" franchise.
Whether you're considering film making as an option or you're well into the film making process already,
having an expert at your fingertips is always a plus! Whatever the obstacles and challenges you encounter
from fund raising, casting and production to marketing and distribution, consulting with an expert can
lighten the weight of production. Let Kerry guide you in your choices and decision making. Visit Kerry's
website for more information about services, testimonials and prices.
AWARD-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week our guest is EILEEN CAREY. Eileen Carey is an
award-winning country music singer/songwriter. Recently, Eileen Carey won "Dance Single Of The Year"
entitled "Out With The Girls" from the LA Music Awards. Website: myspace.com/lamusicawards
Eileen's most recent album, "Movin’ On," has won "Americana Album of the Year" at the 2009 Los Angeles Music
Awards and "Song of the Year" at the 2009 South Bay Music Awards for the single, "That Was Her, This Is Now."
The dance remix of her latest single release, "Out With the Girls" is currently being promoted at 150 country
music dance clubs around the country and has been nominated for "Dance Song of the Year" at the "20th Annual
Los Angeles Music Awards" on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood,
California
ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTANT - This week our guest is QUINN COLEMAN. Mr. Coleman is an
accomplished entertainment professional with a proven record of achievement. He is an expert in negotiating
and strategically guiding the acquisition & development of over 200 live action and animated feature
& television films, generating gross revenues in excess of $400 million. Through the years he has worked
at such companies as: 20th Century Fox, Turner Broadcasting, Disney, NBC, Regent Media, and Warner Bros.
Recently, Mr. Coleman has found success as the co-writer/producer/re-mixer with DJ's the Perry Twins on
several #1 Billboard dance hits, for singers such artists as: Jennifer Lopez, Kristine W, Niki Haris, and
Erin Hamilton.
INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION WHISTLER - This week our guest is Steve "The Whistler" Herbst.
Steve is an International Grand Champion Whistler, the only man named International Whistling Entertainer of
the Year three times and a member of the Whistlers Hall of Fame (along with Bing Crosby). He has
demonstrated his 3-octave range while performing in Avery Fisher and Carnegie Halls as well as The Kennedy
Center plus venues around the globe including Japan.
He was featured in and narrated an award-winning feature-length documentary film, "Pucker-Up -- The Fine Art
of Whistling" and regularly performs at various nightclubs in New York City. You may have seen or heard him
on TV in commercials or shows like: "Today," "Good Morning America," "The CBS Early Show," "CBS Sunday
Morning" and "Malcolm In The Middle."
Steve lives in NYC with his wife, Melinda and teaches and coaches whistling for all levels from beginners to
professional musicians. A talented baritone, Steve also sings and has been a soloist with the University Glee
Club of New York City for 32 years.
"SURVIVOR" REALITY TV STAR - This week our guest is RANDY BAILEY of the reality television
show "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" and "Survivor: Gabon" on the CBS Network. Randy will be sharing his
viewpoint on the "Survivor" experience, answering fan questions and has a personal request of which he needs
our help.
BAND LEADER | DRUMMER | VOCALIST - This week our guest is TONY JONES. Tony was raised in a
musical family. His father (Rick) was a drummer and songwriter and his grandfather (Leon Rene) was a
prominent songwriter and record label creator in Los Angeles and was responsible for discovering Nat King
Cole. His grandfather penned such songs as: "Rock-in’ Robin," "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano"
and "When It’s Sleepytime Down South." Tony Jones has performed with: Milton Berle, Fred Travalena, Danny
Gans, The Drifters, The Coasters, Billy Preston, Patty Andrews and others. He is well known for his vocal
impersonations of: Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.
Tony is the creator of an extremely successful and well-known party band in Los Angeles called "The Hodads."
The Hodads have been together since 1989 and have appeared with: Kool & The Gang, The Beach Boys, The
Smothers Brothers, Tony Danza, The Surfaris, Jim Belushi, Steve Vai, Steven Bishop, Bob Saget, Louie
Anderson, Jerry Lewis, Casey Kasem, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Lily Tomlin, and played in the movie, "The
Replacement's."
With so many looks and musical styles, they have delivered their unique range of party music to almost every
type of party and are known as "the ultimate party band." Next time you think of booking a band, The Hodads
Band are really the smart choice to give your event that extra glam.
ACTOR | MUSICIAN - This week our guest is ROBERT STEFFEN. Nominated for Best Male Vocalist
in the 2008 Orange County Music Awards, Robert Steffen's music is intimate, poly-rhythmic and melodically
dynamic. A native of Orange, CA. For the past ten years he was part of several award-winning avante garde
music and theatre productions in New York. His acting credits include: The Public Theatres' Othello with
Liev Schreiber and Keith David, Jim Henson's Obie award winning production of the Kabuki spoof "Benten
Kozo"and several NYTW just add water developments. He has also appeared in Independent films including:
"Suicide Doors" and Spike Lees' "Bamboozled." Recent film credits include: Commercial "Wine Picks" for the
new i-phone app and Nicholas Tolkiens' (grandson of author) feature directorial debut "Anacapa" where he
played "Frank" a mystic, sage and healer who masterminds the fate of the islands visitors.
REIKI MASTER | TEACHER | COUNSELOR - This week our guest is CANDY HOUGH. Known for her
extraordinary ability to channel messages from the angelic realm, this straight-shooting and grounded healing
practitioner is loved and admired by her international clientele for the trans-formative effect that she has
on their lives. Through her healing practice Angel Healing House, Candy is a published author, of the
inspirational book, "Angels of Faith" and has recorded a beautiful, guided, angel meditation CD, "Letting Go
of Concerns and Living in the Now."
In her appearances on radio talk shows and TV, her candor, enthusiasm, and passion for life is infectious. By
weaving her Diploma of Education with her uncanny ability to channel spiritual knowledge, clients walk away
from private sessions and workshops with practical tools and divine insights on how to maximize their
potential in all areas of their lives. Having had two near death experiences, Candy helps others to see
their lives from a higher perspective and gain clarity, direction, peace and passion.
Candy provides private sessions as well as motivational workshops for organizations, groups and businesses
and her book and CD are available through her website. Website: angelhealinghouse.com
FILM/TV PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - This week our guest is ASHLEY HALL. Ashley is a production
coordinator, currently working in Los Angeles, California. She is originally from Richmond, Virginia, and
has both domestic and international film credits. Her previous projects include: "Sympathetic Details"
directed by Benjamin Busch and starring cast members of HBO's "The Wire" with Ryan Sands, Clarke Peters,
John Doman, and Domenick Lomardozzi, and "Kerosene Cowboys" directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Cam
Gigandet, Bill Pullman and Rachael Leigh Cook. In addition to her film projects, she has done production
work for "The Golf Channel" and "The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Awards." Ashley is a member of the
Hollywood Radio and Television Society, and is also a certified Reiki Master. In her spare time, she enjoys
writing, cooking, and volunteering with local animal shelters. She is currently employed by
NBC/Universal.
GRAMMY WINNER | SINGER | SONGWRITER - Our guest this week is MATT ALBER. Los Angeles-based
singer, songwriter, Matt Alber, grew up singing in choirs. Matt learned how to make something beautiful with
his friends on stages around the world. Like an athlete, he watched himself get better at something his body
and mind were making together and eventually got his degree in music. He moved to California to join the
classical men's ensemble "Chanticleer" with whom he recorded two Grammy® Award-winning albums. "Hide
Nothing" is Matt's first album of original songs. The record was co-produced with a trusted visionary, Jeff
Crerie at "Utmosis" in San Francisco. When he's not touring or recording, Matt also directs a choir of his
own in Los Angeles called "Forever Young." The audition is fairly simple -- if you're 60 years or older, sing
with heart, and can bring something to the potluck, you're in. Most of the members are gay or lesbian and
lead incredible lives which prompted his current project which is a reality-based television show about his
experiences.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: You can have a very successful career in music after choir. Characteristics you have to
have to become a great singer and performer. Do you really need a music education background to be
successful? Tune in now for more entertainment career advice.
STAGE | FILM | CABARET PERFORMER | Our guest this week is ALEXANDRA BILLINGS. She has won
multiple awards for her work such as: "After Dark Award for Best Actress in a Comedy," in Charles Busch’s
"Vampire Lesbians of Sodom." "After Dark Award for Best Actress" playing Margot Channing in "Applause" for
Healthworks Theatre at The Apollo, "New York MAC Hanson Award, for New Cabaret Artist," "After Dark Award for
Outstanding Cabaret Artist of the Year," Her character "Shante" at the Baton Show Lounge won her the titles
of: "Miss Wisconsin," "Miss New York," "Miss Chicago," "Miss Illinois," and she was the first Chicago
performer in the history of the pageants' to win the coveted "Miss Florida"contest.
In 2003, Alexandra filmed her first Television Movie for ABC- TV: "Romy and Michelle - In The Beginning." She
then made Television history by being the first Transgendered Female to play a Transgendered Female character
on Television. Soon after, she was cast as the "Nasty Transsexual with a heart of gold" on the now defunct
show "Karen Sisco." In 2004, she filmed an episode of "Grey’s Anatomy" which won a "GLAAD Award for
Outstanding Episode." She’s also appeared on "E.R." and filmed the pilot "Nurses" for ABC playing opposite
one of her childhood idols, Lynn Redgrave. In 2007 she completed her first film "Socket" directed by her old
Chicago pal Sean Abley and completed a pilot for F/X directed by gorgeous Ryan Murphy and co-starring Joseph
Fiennes and Blythe Danner called "Pretty/Handsome."
As an interesting side note, it is thought that almost every role played by her on stage, has been the only
time they’ve ever been recreated by a Transgendered actress in the history of theatre.
FILM PRODUCTION MANAGER - Our guest this week is DAVID JAPKA. David has been delivering
outstanding production management services for 20 years. From legal and marketing insight, to scheduling and
production execution, David has continuously worked to provide excellence for established and emerging
filmmakers. Well versed in all elements of film production, David provides script breakdowns and budgeting
for business plans and then follows through in building integrated and motivated production teams. If you
need a project to run smoothly from the start to delivery... talk to David.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: What You Need For Your First Film, Legal, Organizational and Fiduciary Responsibilities
of the Filmmaker
HIP HOP ARTIST | RAPPER - This week our guest is KELDAMUZIK aka Diva. She is a hip hop
artist, rapper from the Bay Area. She has just returned from her latest tour on the Barbados Islands to
promote her new album entitled "Diva TV Album" which was met with great praise, critical acclaim and
enthusiasm.
Keldamuzik is a sassy, classy, edgy, spitzress, prima donna, and rap goddess of "Hip Hop" music. She
possesses a vibrant, regal energy. Her vocals and performance will compel you onto the dance floor. She
spits fire with powerful lyrics and a vocal delivery that has tonality and colorful expressiveness. With
Keldamuzik, you will never experience the typical screaming into a microphone over a distorted bass beat that
overpowers the Hip Hop lyrics and the Hip Hop artist.
DIRECTOR | WRITER | EDITOR - This week our guest is BRAD MAYS. He is an award-winning
veteran of dozens of stage, television and independent film productions spanning some thirty years. Brad
Mays is now, with the completion & release of "The Watermelon" and "Singularity," as well as the
production of his new web series "Featherweight," finally coming into his own as a filmmaker.
His films include: the award-winning "A Way Back In," "The Bacchae," and "Stage Fright." Notable stage
productions include: "The Water Hen," by Stanlislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, "Dragon Slayers," by Stanley Keyes, a
multi-media adaptation of "A Clockwork Orange," Euripides' "The Bacchae," Peter Weiss' : "The Persecution and
Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction
of the "Marquis de Sade," "Equus," and many others.
ENTREPRENEUR - This week our guest is EYAL FELDMAN. In 2002, Eyal Feldman took his $5,000
investment and set out to create a great personal lubricant. He found his answer in a product he termed "Boy
Butter." It became an instant nationwide hit and has steadily gained mainstream appeal, earning the brand
coverage in places such as: "Saturday Night Live," "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, "MadTV," Comedy Central's
"Daily Show" and "Talk Soup" on E!
Eyal Feldman is not just the creator. He is also the face of the product, gracing most of "Boy Butter's"
advertisements, commercials and various radio outlets around the globe. Today, "Boy Butter" is still a
one-man show and is now sold in retail stores and online retail stores including: "Walgreen’s" and
"Amazon.com."
DIRECTOR | WRITER | ACTOR - This week our guest is JOSHUA WEIGEL. Joshua moved to Los
Angeles in 1998 with the goal of creating films that would have a positive impact on the world. He worked as
an assistant at the WBTV network, which led to an Art Director position on US network promos and national
commercials, including several Super Bowl spots.
In 2007, Josh began making shorts and co-wrote and directed four award winning films such as "The Butterfly
Circus" that went on to win much critical acclaim. Joshua is also an actor. He has booked roles in National
commercials, short films and recently appeared in the Samuel Goldwyn theatrical release, "To Save A Life."
Joshua continues to pursue a multi-faceted career as an actor and filmmaker and is currently working on the
script for the feature length version of "The Butterfly Circus" with his wife and writing partner,
Rebekah.
AUTHOR | KEYNOTE SPEAKER - This week our guest is JIM DREAVER. Jim teaches a path to
psychological and physical freedom through learning to be authentically present. He states that "As we
become more free, everything in our lives: health, creativity, relationships, finances, begin to work much
more harmoniously."
His other books: "End Your Story. Begin Your Life." Mastering the Practice of Freedom," offers a simple
practice for coming back to presence whenever you are experiencing conflict, upset, or suffering. "The Way
of Harmony" A practical guide to integrating awakened consciousness into work, relationships, and daily
life." and "The Ultimate Cure: The Healing Energy Within You," focuses on accessing the deep spiritual energy
that is the source of all healing. His latest book is entitled: "Falling into Light."
All of his books can be found on Amazon or his personal website. He also provides workshops and private
sessions. You will receive a FREE initial consultation for private sessions.
PLAYWRIGHT | FICTION WRITER -James Magruder is a playwright, translator, and fiction writer.
His stories have appeared or will appear in The Gettysburg Review, The Harrington Quarterly, Bloom,
Subtropics, The Normal School, Mary, and the anthologies Boy Crazy and New Stories from the Midwest. He
teaches translation and adaptation at the Yale School of Drama, where he received his doctorate. His produced
translations and adaptations of works by Marivaux, Moliere, Lesage, Labiche, Gozzi, and Dickens have been
produced on and off Broadway, across the country, and in Japan and Germany. He also teaches dramaturgy at
Swarthmore College.
His plays have been staged in Baltimore, Atlanta, and New York and published in The Art of the One-Act, Arts
& Letters, and Third Coast. His writing has been supported by the Maryland State Arts Council, the New
Harmony Project, the MacDowell Colony, where he was named a Thornton Wilder Fellow, the Ucross Foundation,
the Blue Mountain Center, and the Jerome Foundation.
The University of Wisconsin Press published his debut novel, Sugarless, last October. It was named one of
“Twenty Indies to Watch” by Publishers Weekly. It is one of five nominees for a Lambda Literary
Award and a semi-finalist for the Cabell First Novelist Award.
PR CONSULTANT | AUTHOR | FOUNDER - This week our guest is SYLVIA ALLEN. In 2003, Sylvia
Allen founded Sylvia's Children. This is a non-profit organization with the mission of feeding, clothing,
educating and providing shelter for children in a small village in the African country of Uganda. These
children were left orphaned due to losing one or both parents in the AIDS pandemic. Sylvia has constructed a
fresh well, dedicated a library stocked with books, built four classroom blocks and a dormitory for house the
students and teachers, and installed computers w/ Internet access. She's also brought a nurse and is
providing a dentist to cure ailments such as umbilical hernias and syphilis. So far she's been able to
sponsor over 200 of the school's orphans, which equates to one-third of the 1,000 students at the school.
Sylvia is an accomplished author, speaker, and business owner (for 30+ years), and has won over 50 awards.
She's known globally as a sales guru, and her company, Allen Consulting, is recognized as a cornerstone in
the reinvention of many of New Jersey's downtown businesses.
FILM DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is DAMION DIETZ. Damion is an award-winning
writer and film director, and a graduate of the School of Cinematic Arts at USC. Dietz's most recent film,
"Going Maverick! The Sarah Palin Movie," is a satirical, feature-length film starring an array of puppets
impersonating such notables as: President Obama, Senator John McCain, and of course Palin, voiced by
American comedian, writer and radio talk show host Sara Benincasa, whose Sarah Palin "vlogs" became a viral
sensation on YouTube and The Huffington Post last year. It was notably featured on Comedy Central and Daily
Kos.
RADIO & TV HOST | WRITER - This week our guest is MOTHER LOVE. You may remember her
from the extremely popular daytime show called, "Forgive or Forget." She is a published author, veteran of
television sitcoms, radio talk and music shows, film actress, advice columnist, motivational speaker and
humorist. These days, the multi-talented and “even more fabulous” "Mother Love" is on a mission to
inform, educate and enlighten people everywhere on the importance of better managed diabetes.
An accomplished author, Mother Love has written her third book "Half the MOTHER Twice the LOVE," published by
Atria Books (a div. of Simon & Schuster) 2006, penned two advice-based books: "Forgive or Forget: Never
Underestimate the Power of Forgiveness" (HarperCollins 1999) and "Listen Up Girlfriends" (St. Martin's Press
1995).
MODEL | WRITER | ACTIVIST - This week our guest is WILL LOSCHIAVO (AKA Will Love). Will is
a model, activist, and writer for one of the largest LGBT publications in country, all at the ripe age of
twenty-one. Will is a former victim of physical, verbal, and mental abuse from students and teachers alike.
However, he has become a living testament that with enough drive, dedication, and determination, anything is
possible in overcoming obstacles and carving out a great life for yourself.
Will Love can be seen on the cover of the April-May 2010 issue of "Out in Jersey" magazine. In this issue,
he co-directed the photo shoot and wrote the cover story featuring some of today’s hottest entertainment
acts. No longer allowing his past to control him, Will Love is a regional coordinator for the "Day of
Silence" project and has been handpicked as one of the faces to represent the avante garde clothing line
"Unique Definition" due to launch in 2011.
CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER - This week our guest is JUSTIN MONROE. Justin works in LA and NY
with a group of known stylists and art directors, and is also known in the international fashion industry.
His vision is what captivated noted celebrity clients such as: Janice Dickinson, Perez Hilton, Amanda
Lepore, as well as a diverse array of editorial clients like: "Flaunt Magazine," "Zink Magazine," "Cru
Magazine," "Dayzed and Confused Magazine," "London Gay Times," "DNA" and many more.
Justin has shot hundred's of covers for magazines across the globe and has been featured on Season 2 and 4 of
the show entitled, "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency." He works notably for many advertising clients
that include: Magic Castle, Ruffskin, Giovanni, Sebastian International, Romanoff, The Diamond Company,
Glaza, Gasoline Glamour, Skin Graft, and Sterone Underwear. Through his conceptual work he is considered the
"Bad Boy of Photography."
BUSINESS MARKETING EXPERT - This week our guest is MATTHEW SKALLERUD. Matthew is President
of Pink Banana Media. This company helps businesses reach gays & lesbians on the Internet, using
traditional means such as: banner ads, e-mail, blogs, YouTube, Facebook and more. Matthew began his career
in the GLBT marketplace in the mid-90s when there weren't too many companies that catered to the GLBT
community. Matthew has become a trailblazer and a true trend-setter in this field. He has been featured in
many articles and websites such as "Gay.com," "PlanetOut.com" and in the Marketplace section of the Wall
Street Journal.
SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week our guest is ARI GOLD. Award-Winning Independent Recording
Artist Ari Gold has been seen and heard on: VH-1, MTV Europe, Radio 1, IFC, HBO Zone, Here! TV, BBC, FOX
News, WOR, Sirius, XM, NPR and was the first independent artist to debut at #1 on MTV Network's LOGO. He has
received critical acclaim from "People" magazine, "Billboard" and "HITS" as well as appeared as a style icon
in "VIBE," "W" and "V."
Ari has performed with Cyndi Lauper, RuPaul, Martha Wash and Chaka Khan. In his native NYC, Ari has sold out
shows and headlined at Lincoln Center. With 3 critically acclaimed albums, coffee table book and remix CD
released in over 25 countries, the press has coined Ari an international sex symbol.
COMEDIENNE | VOICE-OVER ARTIST | PROFESSIONAL FIGURE SKATER - This week our guest is DEVEN
GREEN. Deven is the creator/voice of the "Welcome To My..Comedy Parodies" series and is "America's Best
Christian" as character "Betty Bowers." Deven started out as a professional figure skater whose triple-gold
medal status is memorialized in her hometown located in the remote, isolated, boreal tundra of Northern
Canada. She was called in by Disney to recreate the figure skating portions in the feature films "Blades of
Glory" and "Ice Princess." Her sizable comic talents landed her in Toronto where she perfected her comedic
sensibilities at "Second City" which helped her land national commercials and movie roles. Deven has
performed over 3,000 live comedy shows in Canada, U.S., Europe and the Middle East. She performs regularly
at top clubs and theatres in Los Angeles. Some of her awards include:
Most Popular Female Personality 2009 NOMINEE- WeHo Awards
Most Humorous YouTube Video 2009 - San Francisco Film Fest
Comedy Performer of the Decade 2008 - Los Angeles
Funniest Online Video 2007 - New York Magazine
Regular Top 10 Video Podcast - iTunes
R&B SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week our guest is UNE. Une is a self-taught
Singer/Songwriter from Detroit. He began his career writing and singing in local clubs and churches. His
latest book entitled, "I Won't Complain" book tells the tale of his trials and tribulations growing up in the
ghetto, keeping focus and having faith in his talent enough to be able to rise above it all. Une’s musical
style is reminiscent of Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross with a hint of a neo-soul vibe such as John Legend
and Anthony Hamilton. Une's latest CD, entitled, "UNE" delivers a serious R&B sound that is smooth,
sensual with a jazz feel. You will really experience his heartfelt words which are strong and at the same
time, gentle. They are rooted in R&B but transcend to a more universal feeling. One of his fans
commented, "You’re the only singer I’ve seen who sounds better than his CD!"
VINTAGE VOCALIST | UKULELE MUSICIAN - This week our guest is JANET KLEIN. Bearing an
ever-expanding repertoire of obscure, lovely and naughty songs from the 1910's, 20's and 30's," Janet Klein
is a musical archeologist hiding in the body of an F. Scott Fitzgerald heroine. With her sleek bob haircut,
vintage fashion sense, strikingly beautiful looks and artfully customized ukulele, Janet Klein might seem at
first to be a simple novelty act. Possibly a 21st-century hipster "ironically" recreating the subtly naughty
looks of a fin-de-siecle French postcard. Once Janet opens her mouth to sing...there's no Betty Boop hiccups
or Mae West-style brassiness in her charmingly original voice. And when she starts to play her ukulele, it's
clear that this oft-ridiculed cousin of the guitar is neither prop nor gimmick, but a delightful and
under-utilized musical instrument.
FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | WRITER - This week our guest is BETTY JO TUCKER. Betty Jo currently
serves as editor/lead critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews and writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior
Beacon, News First Online, Real Movie News, The Romance Club and the Omaha Family newspapers.
During her career as an entertainment journalist, Betty Jo has interviewed such movie/television stars and
filmmakers as: Susan Sarandon, Ian McKellen, Angelina Jolie, Aidan Quinn, Barry Bostwick, Tony Shalhoub,
Fred Willard, Aaron Eckhart, M. Night Shyamalan, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Griffiths, Hector Elizondo, and
Annette Bening.
She belongs to the Online Film Critics Society and is a founding member of the San Diego Film Critics’
Society, is a published author of two books: "CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT" and "SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE
MAVERICK" both of which received rave reviews from film fans and critics alike.
BROADWAY PERFORMER | RECORDING ARTIST - This week our guest is CORTES ALEXANDER. Cortes
recently came off a sold-out, Tony Award-winning Broadway run with Liza Minnelli, starring as one of her four
intricate harmonists (The Williams Brothers) during her second act of "Liza's at the Palace." He has known
Liza for 17 years, and has performed with her on two tours for seven years. Cortes was also a part of "The
Tonics" and his own "Cortes Alexander Trio." He just released his debut album "Swell" which received rave
reviews from the Miami Herald and Instinct Magazine, as well as garnering 5 out of 5 stars from Broadway
World. The album is an eclectic blend of jazz, pop-rock and euro-lounge music, and features a mix of original
songs and covers.
CELEBRITY ESTHETICIAN - This week our guest is ENRIQUE RAMIREZ. Enrique Ramirez is the
founder and owner of New York's very trendy day spa, "Face to Face NYC." This is one of only a handful of
spas in the world that specializes in men's skin. The spa has had many celebrity clients, including actor and
comedian Neil Patrick Harris and news and weather anchor Sam Champion. Enrique has been featured on the NBC
"Today" Show, "Howard Stern" Show and is a recurring skincare expert on "SiriusXM Radio." In addition, he
has been featured in close to 100 major beauty, skincare and fashion publications for his expert knowledge.
Some of Enrique's Signature Treatments are: Betty Ford Treatment, Forget Me Knots, Y-Chromosome Facial, Boot
Camp Facial, The Dirty Hairy Cut, The George Hamilton, Mommy Dearest Massage, Rubbing Express, South of the
Border, Crackdown, Smooth Operator and last but not least, Anal Bleaching, for those of you with a "dark side"
no pun intended.
STUNT WOMAN | ACTRESS | PRODUCER | WRITER - This week our guest's are APRIL WADE and AMERICA
YOUNG. April Wade and America Young both star on the hit Internet sensation, "Damsels and Dragons." This is
a fun look at LARPing which means "Live Action Role Play." Check out April Wades's movie, "Junction" which
is now available on DVD at Amazon and Netflix and on the TVN website. Early in 2010, April will be shooting
an untitled heist dramedy pilot from creator Chris Osbrink. In March 2010, she will be in production "B4" a
sci-fi, horror, psychological drama feature film from the director of "Thing in the Corner" by Matt Steadman.
AMERICA YOUNG - America has really been stinking her teeth into the webseries world having worked on not only
her show "Groupidity" but also the animated "Orlando’s Joint," "The Romantic Foibles of Esteban," "Nurse's
Who Kill," "General Elevator" (directed by Jerry Zucker) and Felicia Day and Kim Evey’s "The Guild." She has
done mocap in the video games Conan 2009 (A'kana the warrior queen), Marvel Ultimate Aliiance 2, Uncharted 2,
Quantum of Solace (Vesper and M) and Guitar Hero III to name a few. Some of the characters she has voiced
has voiced are Wendy Darling in "TinkerBell" and Betty Cooper in "Archies Weird Mysteries." When she's not
seducing the Barbarian King, kicking the crap out of Super-Heroes that support the Superhuman Registration
Act, talking to fairies or head banging to Nirvana, she enjoys sipping herbal tea and sharpening her pair of
Sai.
PRODUCTION MANAGER | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | - This week our guest is DAVID JAPKA. David has
been delivering outstanding production management services for 20 years. From legal and marketing insight, to
scheduling and production execution, David has continuously worked to provide back-office excellence for
established and emerging filmmakers. Well versed in all elements of film production, David provides script
breakdowns and budgeting for business plans and then follows through in building integrated and motivated
production teams. Currently, David works with independent filmmakers as a Line Producer, Production Manager
on features, shorts and documentaries. He is also a member of "Film Independent" and a regular volunteer for
Jewish Family Services. He is an avid photographer, whose work has been published in the Los Angeles Times
and other local publications.
PRODUCER | COMPOSER | PERFORMER - This week our guest is CHARLIE DEMOS. Charlie is a
sizzling-hot, Brooklyn-based indie pop artist. He is a vocalist, lyricist, pianist, composer, producer and
live performer. With a purely astounding vocal range, the ambitious and prolific musician is able to fuse his
natural affinity for soul music with punchy electro-pop, creating a musical style that is clearly his own.
Charlie's debut album in 2006 had three chart-topping radio hits. "Don't Ever Stop," the album's first
single, appeared in the highly-acclaimed film, "A Four Letter Word" which premiered in May 2007 at the Miami
GLBT Film Festival. It was written and arranged by Charlie with co-production from Grammy Award-winning
producer, Tommy Faragher. It has been described as "a smooth ride of jazzy R&B with catchy hooks and
bluesy ballads."
SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week our guest is DANIEL GRAY. Daniel is a singer/songwriter.
As a former New Orleans resident, Daniel had to relocate during the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. He
watched as everything was destroyed. But not even the harsh winds or pouring rain could take away his love and
talent for music.
Daniel used this event in his life as a source of inspiration to begin working on his first album titled
"Invictus," which in Latin means "Unconquerable." His new album is categorized in the genre of Dance/Pop and
it was produced by multi-platinum producer and engineer, Mark Berry. It is a combination of high energy and
thought-provoking ballads. His song "Cast Away," is a reflection of the emotion and sorrow New Orleans
residents experienced with Hurricane Katrina.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY | CO-OWNER'S - This week our guest's are Steven Levine and Stephen
Lucin of "Grapevine Public Relations" one of the first boutique PR agencies dedicated to the $759 billion
dollar per year LGBT market. Their specific focus is representing popular entertainment artists, thriving
new businesses and non-profit organizations. Following its launch in 2007, the Los Angeles based agency
instantly generated incredible enthusiasm and has come to develop a remarkable roster of very respected
clientele.
They both provided answers to question's relating to "How do I break into the PR business?" They also shared
the latest technique's and strategies on how to get a client maximum PR exposure. If you are at a serious
point in your career or business and are ready to take a leap to the next step, hire a PR
agency.
FASHION DESIGNER | FASHION CORRESPONDENT - This week our guest is JACK MACKENROTH. Jack is
most notably known as a New York based, award-winning fashion designer and a leading contestant of "Project
Runway: Season 4."
Jack is a competitive swimmer, having won eight medals at the World Outgames and breaking records at the
Masters World Championships in Stanford, CA. Jack recently finished shooting a pilot for a new fashion-themed
TV show, is the East coast correspondent for "Fashion News Live" and the founder of "Living Positive By
Design," his HIV/AIDS education campaign.
PR CONSULTANT | SPEAKER | AUTHOR | FOUNDER - This week our guest is SYLVIA ALLEN. In 2003,
Sylvia Allen founded Sylvia's Children. This is a non-profit organization with the mission of feeding,
clothing, educating and providing shelter for children in a small village in the African country of Uganda.
These children were left orphaned due to losing one or both parents in the AIDS pandemic.
Sylvia has constructed a fresh well, dedicated a library stocked with books, built four classroom blocks and
a dormitory for house the students and teachers, and installed computers w/ Internet access. She's also
brought a nurse and is providing a dentist to cure ailments such as umbilical hernias and syphilis. So far
she's been able to sponsor over 200 of the school's orphans, which equates to one-third of the 1,000 students
at the school.
Sylvia is an accomplished author, speaker, and business owner (for 30+ years), and has won over 50 awards.
She's known globally as a sales guru, and her company, Allen Consulting, is recognized as a cornerstone in
the reinvention of many of New Jersey's downtown businesses.
SINGER | SONGWRITER - This week's guest is SACHA SACKET. Sacha is a Los Angeles based,
pop/rock, singer/songwriter, who has written and released three CD's entitled: "Alabaster Flesh,"
"Shadowed," "Lovers & Leaders" and a live album, since 2001. Sacha is about to release his fourth album,
"Hermitage" on November 17, 2009 which can be purchased directly on his website, CDBaby.com or iTunes. Sacha
has performed at hundreds of live music venues. His music has been in rotation on 150+ independent, college
and NPR stations. He style of music has been compared to similar artist's such as: Rufus Wainwright, Nick
Drake, Sarah McLachlan, Radiohead and Chris De Burgh.
CELEBRITY ESTHETICIAN | FOUNDER | OWNER - This week our guest is ENRIQUE RAMIREZ. Enrique
Ramirez is the founder and owner of New York's very trendy day spa, "Face to Face NYC." This is one of only
a handful of spas in the world that specializes in men's skin. The spa has had many celebrity clients,
including actor and comedian, Neil Patrick Harris and news and weather anchor Sam Champion. Enrique has been
featured on the NBC "Today" Show, "Howard Stern" Show and is a recurring skincare expert on "Sirius XM Radio."
In addition, he has been featured in close to 100 major beauty, skincare and fashion publications for his
expert knowledge.
ENRIQUE'S SIGNATURE TREATMENT'S - Betty Ford Treatment, Forget Me Knots
PRISCILLA'S PERSONAL PICKS - Y-Chromosome Facial, Boot Camp Facial, The Dirty Hairy Cut, The George Hamilton,
Mommy Dearest Massage, Rubbing Express, South of the Border, Crackdown, Smooth Operator and last but not
least, Anal Bleaching (for those of you with a "dark side")
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is ROB WILLIAMS. Rob Williams is the
co-founder of Guest House Films, an LA-based film company that is a leader in the niche of gay independent
cinema. Rob has produced an astounding four films in just under three years, including: "Long-Term
Relationship," "Back Soon" and "3-Day Weekend." You can find all of these movies on Netflix, Blockbuster and
Amazon.
Rob's newest film, "Make the Yuletide Gay," is a gay-themed family Christmas comedy starring: Adamo Ruggiero
(Degrassi: The Next Generation), Alison Arngrim (Little House on the Prairie), Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The
Next Generation), Daytime Emmy Award-winner, Ian Buchanan and more. The film has sold out many film
festivals, garnered much praise from critics and has won four Audience Awards from FilmOut San Diego and the
Seoul LGBT Film Festival.
Rob is currently getting ready to work on some new films, including the screen adaptation of the popular
book, Van Allen's "Ecstasy," and "Sticke Figures," a joint project with actor/producer Matthew Montgomery of
Proteus Pictures.
CEO / WRITER / ACTOR - This week our guest is COREY BLAKE. "You might be a musician,
writer, actor, singer, painter, filmmaker, dancer, fashion designer or you might express your artistic side in
other ways. Ultimately, you are a "TALENT" and "Talent" needs to be supported with strategic thinking to have
an impact." -- Corey Blake
Corey Blake, CEO and Founder of "Round Table Companies" and "Writer's of The Round Table" which helps
artists' (all types of talent) communicate their entertainment and business career goals with precision and
strength to the target audience. Corey Blake’s writing and visionary work has been published in Writer and
Script magazines, and has been featured on Fox News, NBC5, Sacramento and CO, WGN (2x’s), Chicago Public Radio
and in print such as Young Money, Hoy, La Raza, Hispanic Executive Quarterly, MovieMaker magazine, Dance
Spirit magazine, Backstage West (3x’s) and Hollywood Scriptwriter magazine.
Prior to writing, Corey worked in Hollywood as a commercial and voice-over actor starring in campaigns for
McDonalds, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Wrigley’s, Hasbro, Miller, Mitsubishi and the infamous Yard Fitness, where
Corey plays basketball naked. Corey also appeared on shows such as The Shield, Fastlane, Buffy the Vampire
Slayer, Diagnosis Murder, Joan of Arcadia, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch before he produced The Boy Scout and
Redirect and directed and produced Gretchen Brettschneider Skirts Thirty and Unsuitable, all for Elevation
9000 Films.
RECORDING ARTIST & LIVE PERFORMER - This week our guest is CORTES ALEXANDER. Cortes
recently came off a sold-out, Tony Award-winning Broadway run with Liza Minnelli, starring as one of her four
intricate harmonists (The Williams Brothers) during her second act of "Liza's at the Palace." He has known
Liza for 17 years, and has performed with her on two tours for seven years. He will share some funny and
insightful stories with our audience.
Prior to that, he was a part of "The Tonics" and his own "Cortes Alexander Trio." He just released his debut
album "Swell." This CD has received rave reviews from outlets such as the Miami Herald and Instinct
Magazine, as well as garnering 5 out of 5 stars from Broadway World. The album is an eclectic blend of jazz,
pop-rock and euro-lounge music, and features a mix of original songs and covers, totaling 16
tracks.
WRITER - This week our guest is GWEN CANNON. She is the author of four books: "Everything
That Looks Good, Ain’t Good For You," "Stuck in the Dark," "Scandalous," and her latest release, "Stuck in
the Dark II." They are all currently on sale at Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.com. In 2010, she will release
"I Won't Complain" a true life story of Burrell Bailey aka UNE' a rising celebrity R&B recording artist
from Detroit, based in LA.
Gwen says, "Growing up in the ghetto, I didn’t want to become a product of my environment. I continued my
education, obtained my Bachelors degree, and MBA from Cornerstone University."
WRITER - This week our guest is LINDA J. ALEXANDER. Linda's most recent of 5 published books
is "Reluctant Witness: Robert Taylor, Hollywood, & Communism."
Robert Taylor's most defining moment was a 1947 subpoenaed appearance with the House Un-American Activities
Committee, in response to a fear of Communism in the United States. Today, he is incorrectly recalled as the
one who "named names." Linda's book tells the truth of Taylor's life and that political "circus," his
words.
COMEDIAN/SELF-PROCLAIMED GURU - This week our guest is MAT ZO. Mat describes himself as a
holistic comedian, rascal, absurdity guru, shameless self-promoter, dedicated financier and author. He says
he develops lousy holistic products, but presents entertaining workshops across the United States,
Internationally, Universally and Inter-dimensionally assisting others in his quest to make people
laugh.
AUTHOR - This week our guest is BLAKE SYLVIA. Blake is the author of the latest book
sweeping America called "Before, During & After." This book has helped thousands of people lose weight.
It is a very simple 3-step method that will help you lose weight fast and in a healthy manner.
I have personally lost twelve pounds since I started the program. I know that you will want to order this
book. You won’t believe how simple the idea is and how easy it is to follow-thru with the plan.
ACTOR/COMEDIAN - This week our guest is ANDY BRUSO. Andy has a degree in Theatre and
Engineering. He has been a working actor and comedian in various venues for over 20 years. On the show, he
shares his experience on how he makes a good living entirely off of being a background actor. This is an
alternative way to supplement your income while pursuing your career in the entertainment business other than
the typical job of waiter/waitress/bartender. He has lots of tips on how to avoid scams, being ripped off on
headshots and how to live happily on a low budget until your land your big break.
CASTING DIRECTOR - This week our guest is MEGAN FOLEY.
She started her casting company, Megan Foley Casting, in 1987 and the rest is history. Her company books for
commercial, film, industrial, television, music videos, etc. There is no job too big or too small for Megan
to handle.
Your experience with Megan Foley will always be fun, professional and inspirational. She is one of the
nicest, upbeat, perky and professional people in the casting business. In my opinion, she is one of the most
loved people in the casting world.
VIDEO EMAIL EXPERT- This week our guest is Janet Bryant. Janet is an affiliate of
HelloWorld. This company provides the latest technology in video/email marketing, networking and promoting
yourself and/or your product directly to your target audience. Perfect for actors, models, singers, dancers,
comedians, muscians, etc!!!
This is smart way to practice and/or record a monologue/scene with a partner and send it directly to an agent
or casting director. Rehearse scenes from the privacy of your home with your partner and avoid the hassle of
traffic, parking and gas money. If you are a comedian or musician, it's perfect to send your demo to book
the gig.
VIDEO EMAIL is the wave of the future for you emails. It's easy because you don't have to set-up of all
kinds of equipment and it provides instant access to the targeted person for your visual promotion or
demonstration.
EMMY AND CLIO AWARD WINNING CASTING DIRECTOR, AUTHOR & ACTING COACH - This week our
guest is STUART STONE. "Stuart Stone Casting" is responsible for casting hundreds of domestic and worldwide
television commercials as well as numerous other media projects such as: television, print, scripted,
non-scripted, industrial, promo and music video communities worldwide.
Some of his clients include: Gillette, Chrysler, Honda, Heineken, Doritos, Fruit of the Loom, Arco, Sony
Playstation, Pringles, Macy's, Lysol, KFC, Visa, Kodak, Nike, etc. Visit his website for a complete list of
projects.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/WRITER - This week our guest is NATASA PROSENC. Natasa is a
Slovenian-born filmmaker and artist. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and had the
honor of working for Slovenian State TV as a Writer & Director of different cultural programs and for the
Slovenian CNN branch.
She came to Los Angeles on a Fulbright Scholarship to study at CalArts where she earned her MFA in film and
video. Currently, she directs feature films, short films, documentaries and video art installations which
have won various awards and grants.
ACTRESS/SINGER - This week’s guest is PAMELA CLAY MAGATHAN.
Pamela trained under the late, great Sanford Meisner who told her: "You may very well be a true character
actress, and can hold your own with anyone." She is currently studying in Gene Bua’s Master Acting Class.
Pamela Clay won "Best Actress Award" for "Eliza" in "My Fair Lady" her Senior year, starred in BMI-Award
winning all-original musical "Sun, Son" and played "Chava" opposite Mandy Patinkin in "Fiddler On The Roof"
at KU. She won GWU’s "Paul Parady Memorial Award" for "Outstanding Contributions to the University Theatre",
and also played "Jenny" in "Three Penny Opera."
Pamela starred opposite MASH's William Christopher in Marilyn Monroe’s role "The Girl" in "The Seven Year
Itch" in Manassas, Virginia at the Hayloft Dinner Theatre and as "Tansy" in "The Nerd" at the American
Heartland Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. She has also played opposite Tommy Lee Jones.
Currently, Pamela Clay performs Edith Piaf (& more!) in Hollywood legend Skip E. Lowe’s "Celebrity
Showcase" on Monday nights at Trilussa Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. She also appears regularly
in Hollywood with her all-original New Orleans rock band, Catahoula
SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week, we are proud to present KAY WILDER. If you really like
Country music, you must have heard Kay Wilder on your local country radio stations. For those who have never
heard of her, Kay Wilder is a country artist best known for her albums "Blue Ridge Dream" and the recently
released "Caffeine and Country Music."
Songs like "Dime Box TX" and "Come Out and Dance" from each of these albums have reached the top five on the
U.S. country music charts, surpassing artists such as Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire.
Each of Wilder's albums displays the words "Warning: This CD contains Real Country Music." Wilder's albums
have a more rustic and traditional sound that has not been heard in years. Her inspiration stemmed from the
early music of Willy Nelson, Jimmy Buffet and Dwight Yoakam.
While everyone has their own musical preferences, anyone can appreciate the initiative Wilder clearly
possesses. Not only does she write her own storytelling lyrics and music, but she also designs the graphics
for her albums and produces the music from her production company "She Cooks Too Records."
ACTOR STUDIO OWNER/TALENT MANAGER - (REPEAT SHOW)
This week, we focus on our guest's from "IN THE MOMENT ACTING STUDIO" owned and operated by TOMMY YBARRA.
The studio was created to help actors within the Inland Empire area. They provide a place for acting students
to train, work on their craft as well as network with other actors. Many of their actors have appeared on
major commercials, television shows, and feature films.
Their classes teach the following: Performance for Television, Film, & Commercials, Audition Skills,
Cold Reading, Camera Technique, Commercial Workshop, Scene Study, Script Analysis, Q&A's with Actors,
Directors and Casting Directors. They offer classes for Kids, Teens, & Adults. Their monthly cost is
$75.00 and classes are offered on Tuesday, Saturday, & Sunday.
They are proud to announce their new internet radio show called "FRONT ROW." They feature Skits, interview
Actors, Directors, Producers, & Casting Directors.
ACTOR STUDIO OWNER/TALENT MANAGER - This week, we focus on our guest's from "IN THE MOMENT
ACTING STUDIO" owned and operated by TOMMY YBARRA. The studio was created to help actors within the Inland
Empire area. They provide a place for acting students to train, work on their craft as well as network with
other actors. Many of their actors have appeared on major commercials, television shows, and feature films.
Their classes teach the following: Performance for Television, Film, & Commercials, Audition Skills,
Cold Reading, Camera Technique, Commercial Workshop, Scene Study, Script Analysis, Q&A's with Actors,
Directors and Casting Directors. They offer classes for Kids, Teens, & Adults. Their monthly cost is
$75.00 and classes are offered on Tuesday, Saturday, & Sunday.
They are proud to announce their new internet radio show called "FRONT ROW." They feature Skits, interview
Actors, Directors, Producers, & Casting Directors.
PRODUCER/WRITER - This week’s guest is MARCUS WINTERS. Marcus currently attends the
American Film Institute (AFI), where he is in the MFA Producing program. As an undergraduate, Marcus attended
North Carolina A&T State University, Texas A & M University-Commerce and holds a Master of Arts in
Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College, where he studied screenwriting, directing, and documentary film.
He most recently traveled to Kenya, Africa to direct and produce an independent short documentary about
Kibera, Africa's largest slum, directed and produced the short documentary, "Native Americans At Dartmouth"
and worked on Helen Hood Scheer's documentary feature, "Jump" which explores the world of competitive jump
rope.
CELEBRITY VOCAL COACH - This week’s guest is JEANNIE DEVA. She is an international
performer, celebrity Master vocal coach, clinician, and trainer of voice teachers. She is the originator of
The Deva Method - A Non-Classical Approach for Singers. Some celebrities among the thousands of singers who
own her "Contemporary Vocalist" book and CD’s are Patti LaBelle and Robert Plant.
As a Recording Studio Vocal Specialist, she has been endorsed by engineers and producers such as: Aerosmith,
Elton John, Bette Midler, the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. She has been interviewed on E! Entertainment
and the TV Guide Channels.
Her client list ranges from Grammy Award winners and American Idol Finalists, to back-up singers for
Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder, members of the J. Geils Band, Foghat, Patty
Griffin, lead singers in Broadway’s "Wicked," "Grease," "Color Purple" and "Lion King."
There is a growing network of certified Deva Method teachers on East and West coasts of the United States as
well as one in Sydney, Australia. Jeannie's private voice studio is located here in Los Angeles.
ACTRESS/MODEL/SINGER - This week"s guest is CHRISTINA DeROSA. Christina is a series regular
on HBO/CineMax"s new groundbreaking series "Zane's Sex Chronicles." She has also appeared in smash-hit shows
such as: "Worst Week", "Dollhouse", "Everybody Hates Chris", "Reno 911!", "General Hospital", and
"Entourage". Christina is slated to appear in several films in the Fall of 2008, including: "Extreme Movie",
"The Grind", "Marco Polo", "Palo Alto" "The Group" and "Run! Bitch Run!"
Christina is also the spokes model for "Shoes For The Stars", "A Unique Shoe Design for a Unique Woman" and
"Timmy Woods", "The handcrafted wooden handbags, which are a fresh statement in fashion, and sculptured
pieces of art".
Christina was featured in the July 2007 issue of Playboy as "The After Hours Babe of the Month". Aside from
acting and modeling, this multi-talented firecracker is busy rehearsing with Music Director and renowned
concert pianist, Cody Gillette to debut in December with their Cabaret Piano Bar Show.
WRITER/DIRECTOR - This week’s guest is DOUG CONANT. Doug Conant is the founder of Group Six
Films. This is a motion picture production company which will revolutionize independent filmmaking by
implementing a cutting-edge low budget production model in the creation of studio quality pictures. The
focus is on stories and characters that immerse the audience in an honest, inspiring human experience. They
are dedicated to producing engaging cinema, both live action and animation that entertains and enlightens.
One of Doug Conant’s films was featured on the Fox Searchlight website. His film "Sleeping" was one of only
four films chosen for the New Filmmakers Festival and currently, Doug is hard at work on the script for their
first feature-length drama entitled, "The center of the Sun." This film will expand on the theme of
spiritual and emotional recovery from rape and assault. Group Six Films is teaming with industry veteran
Frank Metayer and Lief Productions for this project. "The center of the Sun" is supported by RAINN (Rape,
Abuse & Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the USA, and Peace Over
Violence, the largest rape crisis agency in Los Angeles.
ACTOR/COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT/POET - This week?s guest is Joher Coleman. He was an actor
on the popular sitcom, "Head of the Class" and had recurring roles on programs like "UnderCover," "Way to Go"
and most recently, playing Mr. Singh on "Handy Manny." As a communications consultant for LA Casting, his
goal is to insure the needs and desires of his fellow actors are actively addressed. In his spare time,
Joher writes poetry.
SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week’s guest is UNE, pronounced "you nay" who sings about life's
journeys. When you hear him sing, you know that he has experienced a myriad of peaks and valleys in his
lifetime. You will be carried on a vocal journey filled with passion, various emotions and a peaceful calm of
understanding. UNE's style is reminiscent of Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and evokes the neo-soul vibe of
John Legend and Anthony Hamilton.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/WRITER/ACTOR - This week’s guest is Richard Ryan. In my opinion, I think
he is an up and coming force in the "Young Hollywood." He is a very talented young man. He has an
understanding and appreciation not only the "artist aspect" but a keen understanding of the necessity of
knowing the "business aspect" as well.
WE WILL DISCUSS... Tips, Advice, Resource Information on pursuing a career as a young filmmaker and actor in
Hollywood.
FILMMAKER/MUSICIAN - This week’s guest is Jason Juez Steck. Jason is a
singer/songwriter/producer/screenwriter/director. He has a number of music and film projects completed and
also in progress. He is a prominent member of the West Side Renaissance Art Collective. Notable projects
include the feature film "The Curse of Hemet", and his self-titled debut album "The Universal Subjective".
WE WILL DISCUSS... What it is like pursuing a career as a musician and filmmaker. How to survive on a small
budget and still finance your music and film projects. His work with West Side Renaissance art
collective.
SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week's guest is Kelley Foster. This is a very light, funny and
upbeat show. Due to a cancellation of a guest, Miss Kelley Foster joins Priscilla as a co-host. They discuss
many interesting things such as a former guest, Asian pop star, Chelsea Emata, of the group "3 DAZE" on MTV’s
"Top Pop Group."
You will find out the scoop on the hit musical "Wicked" playing at "The Pantage’s" theatre and
more.
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/WRITER - This week’s guest is ARUN VIR. She is an award-winning
writer/director/producer whose experience reaches both sides of the Atlantic. Arun began her career in
England, stage-managing productions for British FRINGE theater companies. She moved on to coordinating
documentaries and news magazine programs for British television networks. HBO featured Arun on its 'Women to
Watch' website - a site which tracks exciting, new emerging female artists. Arun was a recipient of the
Directing Workshop for Women Award, a prestigious program for nascent women directors sponsored by the
American Film Institute and The Sony Corporation. She is also Co-Chair of the Alliance of Women. Arun just
completed her DVD trailer for her latest feature titled "Suburban Turban" -- a coming of age urban,
comedy/drama about a young Indian man's struggle with his identity after his parents plan an elaborate
"TURBAN TYING" ceremony for him post 9-11.
WE WILL DISCUSS... "How To Make A Viral Video"
WRITER/EDITOR/COPYWRITER/WORDSMITH - This week’s guest is SUE PUBLICOVER. Sue is officially
noted as "Chief Executive Wordsmith" for "Writers of the Round Table." This is an online company that
provides development and marketing of written content, such as novels, how to books, screenplays, plays, etc.,
for a diverse array of clients. Sue's background in advertising and marketing helps her clients explore
innovative methods for promoting their written work. Her experience as a professional writer/editor/copywriter
helps them find the right words. Sue has taught strategic marketing and writing seminars, authored and
co-authored countless articles, on more than a dozen e-books on topics ranging from credit building to potty
training.
WE WILL DISCUSS... "How do you market your book? What do you do once you've written your manuscript? The
author platform: What is it and how do I get one? The value of mentoring for a writer. Remember your
audience."
SINGER/SONGWRITER/PULITZER PRIZE NOMINEE - This week's guest is TYANA PARR (Ty Parr). She
is a singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, engineer and producer. She plays the flute, piano, blues harp,
keyboard and all Latin percussion instruments, not to mention that she was blessed with an extraordinarily
rich voice. She was a lead vocalist with Englebert Humperdinck, Smokey Robinson, Ramsey Lewis, Reo
Speedwagon, Great White, which brought forth the Platinum Block-Buster album, "Once Bitten, Twice Shy."
Most notably, Ty Parr received a Pulitzer Prize nomination for her work on the 1996 church-burnings story
published in USA TODAY of which she is very proud.
WE WILL DISCUSS... "Writing For The Right Singer"
As a Singer/Songwriter, you have to know when another singer may be the best 'singer' for your song, you have
to put your own personal singing aspirations aside to bring truth to the song. Tips on how to find your
musical style as a singer.
ACTRESS, FORMER FASHION DESIGNER - This week's guest is NAVAH RAPHAEL. Nominated for "Best
Supporting Actress" in "Grappling With Your Demons" by the 2008 Action on Film International Film Festival.
Navah is also a self-proclaimed animal communicator and healer. We discuss Navah’s soon to be released movie,
“Heartwood." Her return to acting after a career as a fashion designer. What are some scenarios
that would prompt a career change and return? How does she communicate and heal animals?
FIRE MANIPULATOR/STUNTMAN/ESCAPE ARTIST/EVENT PRODUCER - This week’s guest is TED SHRED.
Performing a “Houdini-esque” straight jacket and chain escape as an opener, Ted Shred. He talks
about his amazing and dangerous world of fire, featuring numerous forms of fire retention, multiple torch
fire-eating and mega blast fire breathing.
He also tells us of his various businesses which include: BAT PACK TALENT - Talent agency which specializes
in questionable actors and his wildly popular corporate and private celebrity events. These events can be so
elaborate, magical and awesome, that he is booked years in advance by celebrities and moguls in the corporate
world to have the "TED SHRED" experience. He has worked with and is friends with most of the A-list people in
the entertainment business, but you wouldn't know it by his down-to-earth style and generous
spirit.
PSYCHOLOGIST/CAREER COACH/AUTHOR - “Dr. Debbie” is a Clinical Psychologist as well
as a Certified Career Coach. Dr. Debbie Campbell has been in practice for over 17 years. As a Coach, Dr.
Campbell assists individuals and organizations to achieve their goals and increase their career success. Dr.
Debbie has a Masters Degree in Counseling, a Masters Degree in Education, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
We will be discussing the tools you need to obtain complete focus and drive which will help you to navigate
towards success in the entertainment business.
ACTRESS/PRODUCER/WRITER - This week's guest is Laquita Cleare. Laquita founded Salsera
Productions to create work not only for herself as an actor, but for other writers, directors, and actors.
She is currently producing a web series, “Secret Fridays” which has been reviewed and is quickly
gaining popularity among viewers. She is also in development on the feature film “Dear Shaylee.”
We will be discussing how you can create a name and successful career as an actor, writer, producer or
director by starting your own productions company. Don’t wait around to be discovered by someone! Discover
yourself and your abilities and carve out a path for yourself.
VOICEOVER PRODUCER - This week's guest is Marc Cashman. Marc is one of the best voiceover
producers, directors and actors in the entertainment industry. Over the past fifteen years his company,
"Cashman Commercials" has received over 150 advertising awards in local, regional, national and international
competitions, including the esteemed ADDY and CLIO Awards. We will be discussing: how to get started,
importance of your first demo reel and where to find the best classes to get started.
ACTOR - This week’s guest is celebrity actor, Ernest Thomas. Ernest is best known as "Raj"
the star of a sitcom called "What's Happening!!" Currently, he is the recurring character, Mr. Omar, on the
hit series, "Everybody Hates Chris." We will be discussing what it was like being the star of your own
sitcom. How to reinvent yourself for new projects. What it takes to make it in show business. How to stay in
the mix of the biz.
WRITER - This week’s guest is author, Sophie Mokhtari. Discussion of her latest book;
"China Girl...A Daughter’s Journey." This is the first novel in the "Lemonade Series." The goal of this
series is to provide a voice for women who have suffered and to bring hope to all those who want to survive
and succeed with strength and courage. Advice is provided on how you can write your first prize-winning
script and get it published
SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week's guests are actors, Alyssa Carter and Lyn Mahler. We discuss
the obstacles, challenges, trials and tribulations that each have encountered and prevailed as a young,
beautiful actor at the beginning of her career and an older, beautiful actor in the middle of her
career.
SINGER/SONGWRITER - The guest this week is singer, songwriter, Andrea Miller. Andrea shares
her story of what it was like to have worked recently with Celine Dion, David Foster and Alan & Marilyn
Bergman on a vocal demo. She tells of a plug-in feature called Antaris, which will give you perfect pitch on
your musical recordings. She tells of one of the ways that a celebrity singer learns original songs to
record. She gives advice and tips on how to make it as an Independent recording artist.
COMEDIENNE - This week's guest is Comedienne, Professional Whistler, Carole Anne Kaufman.
They discuss how to get started in stand-up comedy, how to find your comic style, what tools and classes you
need to get started and market yourself as a professional comedian.
SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week's guest is singer, songwriter, actress, Chelsea E. They
discuss how to make it as an Independent recording artist. How to find the right market for your vocal style.
What tools you need to gain traction in the music business and market yourself ultimately as a
business.
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is Emmy Award winner, MARY LOU BELLI.
Some of her credits include: "The Game," the spinoff to "Girlfriends" on the CW which she directed for seven
consecutive seasons. She directed the pilot of the Web series, "3Way" winner of 2 logo awards and The
AfterEllen.com 2008 Visibility Awards for Best Lesbian/bi Web Series. With over 100 episodes to her credit,
Mary Lou directed "Living with Fran" starring Fran Drescher, "Misconceptions" starring Jane Leeves, and "Eve"
starring hip hop artist Eve, as well as "The Hughleys," "Charles in Charge," "Major Dad," and "Sister,
Sister." Mary Lou received BET nominations for directing "Girlfriends" and "One on One" as well as a Prism
Award for "Girlfriends." After receiving a BA in theatre from Penn State, Mary Lou acted in musical theatre
and soaps in New York, followed by a Los Angeles career producing and directing theatre with over 75 play
productions to her credit. She is the co-author of two books: "The Sitcom Career Book." and "Acting for Young
Actors" found on Amazon.com and her personal website. WEBSITE: sitcomcareer.com
ACTOR - This weeks’ guest is celebrity actress, singer, Geri Reischl. She is most famous for
her role as Jan Brady on "The Brady Bunch Hour" and K.T. in the horror film cult favorite, "The Brotherhood
of Satan" along with singing with Sammy Davis Jr. They discuss the importance of having a great headshot and
how to make sure you choose the right photographer.
SINGER/SONGWRITER - This week's guests are singer/songwriter/musician, Christoph Bull and
Kelley Foster. They discuss how to make your first music CD on a low budget, how to work part-time and still
be able to pursue a career in the music business.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - This week's guest is blogger/actor/podcaster Daniel Krause. Dan
expresses his distaste of reality shows, latest scoops in showbiz news, the level of difficulty to break into
the voiceover business and finally the congressional battle going on between the incandescent versus
fluorescent light bulb.
ACTOR - This week's guest is actor Jonathon Carter Schall. He discusses how an actor can
make a smooth transitional move into show business from living in another city. What you need to plan for in
advance of your career move to Los Angeles.