Episodes

You’ve heard of following your dream, but have you ever considered following your destiny? For many artists in Hollywood, rejection is served on a cold platter. How does one handle that kind of stress—to center oneself, to lo...

Born in Iran, Shohreh Aghdashloo left everything she loved in the pursuit of a better life—her country, home, and family, during Iran’s Islamic Revolution in the late 70s. She had a goal, packed her bags, and drove her car on...

What's it really like working in the studio system? Do writers have to focus on one genre to be successful? These are a few of the topics screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos illuminates, having been in the game for three decades...

The landscape in film distribution has changed dramatically with the advent of video-on-demand streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Pluto TV, to name a few. But are these the best distribution channels for indep...

In this episode, we chat with Sofia Milos, known for her recurring roles in CSI: Miami, The Sopranos, Friends, ER, and many more. Raised in Switzerland within a traditional Greek-Italian family, she transcended inherited expe...

Ever wondered what it takes to build your own brand? Perhaps the people you’re working with are draining your time, talent, and integrity. Are money and fame all there is to show business, or is there more to real abundance? …

What happens when a movie that got advanced marketing and distribution turns out to be unsellable? In this season finale and solo episode, I go over my FIRST MISTAKE as an Entertainment Business executive and Company owner an...

You do not have to stand on a stage to be a Speaker. Being able to captivate an audience, big or small, can bring about the amplification of success in Business or the Arts. With over 28 years of Public …

David R. Stokes loves American history. And theology. He poured his creative juices into both areas by writing compelling stories and inspirational books. His fictional novels got him published by Random House, with a few of ...

What if you actually went after your dreams, even if it means leaving the familiar and safe choice behind? This is what Spanish actress Maite Uzal did. And it paid off: from being a lawyer in Spain to moving to …

This episode is not about me. Though many of you know, I have cats. My podcast guest is filmmaker Garrett Clancy, who directed a wonderful new documentary currently in release, CRAZY CAT LADY. It is said that documentaries a...

Keith Mitchell is a star athlete and yogi, a former NFL player who played for the New Orleans Saints. He also was the NFL's highest draft player at the time but then he suffered a spinal injury that put an …

Is Confidence what makes someone a Hollywood Star? In today’s episode with a seasoned casting director, we dive deep into what is that elusive X-Factor that allows an actor or actress to have a long-term career. Valerie Mc...

My podcast is global. We want to highlight artists and talent from all over the world because Hollywood is not just a town. Hollywood is a global film and tv machine and my guest today is Marco Valerio Pugini of …

Canadian Director David Winning has shot 43 features, and 29 series, and has 180 TV credits overall. And he has yet to turn down a job. Join me in this inspiring conversation about being the master of your creative fate, …

My guest Eric Farber, founder of Creators Legal, chats with me today about the creator economy, NFTs, and the importance of IP ownership for artists in all areas including podcasters and influencers. Longtime attorney Eric Fa...

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In this episode of The Heart of Show Business, our host Alexia Melocchi talks with actor and producer Sam Humphrey. Sam is known for his roles in movies like The Greatest Showman or Jeremy the Dud and his equality advocating …

In this episode of The Heart of Show Business, our host Alexia Melocchi has a great conversation with Michael Nitti and his daughter Erica Nitti, who have worked together on their latest book, “Mastery.” Michael has been a li...

In this episode of The Heart of Show Business our host Alexia Melocchi talks with fellow experienced producer Betsy Sullenger. Betsy has been in the business for decades and has experience as a producer in features such as Th...

It is a dream of many best-selling authors to become screenwriters as a means of turning their books into movies. In this episode, you will get a glimpse of the reverse scenario- when a very successful Hollywood screenwriter ...

Today’s guest is a writer and producer Craig T. Williams. In recent years, the conversation about inclusion and diversity in storytelling has gotten louder and stronger. For those who have no idea what the term BIPOC means, t...

The Heart of Show Business was created to celebrate trailblazers and changemakers in Hollywood and beyond. In this Valentine’s Day special solo episode, I bring you into my emotional world of the past month, with the loss of ...

40 percent of feeling in movies and television is done through music. It is often used to amplify the chemistry between actors or the importance of a scene. And it can also conceal production flaws or poor performances. What’...