Episodes

There is so many badass female entrepreneurs out there in la la land that deserve to be acknowledged and brought on to listen to their journey and their stories. My guest in this episode is Amanda Tony from Stage 32, which I call the largest social media platform for creatives in the world. I was actually one of the first people who signed up. And I shared the stage with them at the Cannes Film Festival two years ago. The two things that I believe in the most that make you successful in your car...

Can you win Sundance, become a magician and use mind-reading to master a business meeting? Apparently YES. Producer, Director and ex Studio Executive Susan Dynner certainly mastered the above. From band photographer to working with Studio directors such as Richard Donner and Wolfgang Peterson, Nick Cassavettes, scouting content on their behalf, Susan is one of the nice ones. Standing in her truth, she championed the project BRICK which went on to win Sundance. She also directed a documentary on ...

You know him as a sexy French man who seduces Samantha in the blockbuster movie Sex and the City and from being an incredible dancer one step away from winning the mirror ball trophy on the show Dancing with the Stars. But the meteoric rise of international movie star Gilles Marini allowed his Fans to continue seeing him in a multitude of films on the big and small screen. Our chat today is about the Cannes Film Festival taking place near his hometown, the rise of international content and tale...

HOW DO YOU MARKET YOURSELF AND YOUR TALENTS DURING A PANDEMIC? You become an in-demand moderator in the latest networking app, CLUBHOUSE. My Guest, Canadian actor and producer Bobby Del Rio took a chance with it and it paid off. Big Time With a 25 year career in Toronto, Canada as one of the most established actors, writers, directors, producers in the country, Bobby saw an opportunity to take on networking to the next level and he did not even need a one-way ticket to Hollywood. Today, he runs...

What’s God, family values, and work ethic got to do with it? A lot – according to my guest, Tony nominee, Emmy Winner, actor, director, producer Blair Underwood. This episode is not just about Show Business, it’s about Life. Let’s dive in with this incredibly inspiring, heart-centered conversation with an artist that lives and breathes connection to himself, his purpose, and society as a whole. Blair will candidly discuss his journey as an actor, his passion for the Theatre, the importance of fa...

Does an artist need to hone the skills of self-promotion and branding? Absolutely! Today my guest, Nicole Hansen, from Ebrandgelize Digital will tell you all about it. Nicole Hansen is a film and television actress turned CEO of a successful brand awareness and consulting company and a true advocate for women in Business and in the Arts. Dive in with me as we discuss how she produced and marketed a PSA that her 10-year-old son made about global warming. Hear the fun backstory of her starring i...

How does one make an Award-winning film? How important is the role of the film director in choosing stories that lift our hearts and makes us feel connected? My discussion with internationally recognized award-winning director Sergio Navaretta is all about meaningful storytelling. Sergio is fiercely passionate about bringing meaningful content that focuses on the exploration of the human condition, which is why he is at the heart of the showbusiness podcast. He is currently promoting his latest ...

Enter the world of global productions with my special Guest Kayvan Mashayekh. Kayvan is a man of many talents, filmmaker, writer, producer but he is known for his incredible work bringing global producers together as the Chairman of the International Committee of the Producers Guild of America. He is also a super-connector and has created insightful content with his vlog CANNES- TASTIC during the Cannes Film Festival as well informative panels on Producing Without Borders. Join me in this inspir...

Let’s do a deep dive on the collaborative journey of making an animated hit movie. Today’s guest comes all the way from Down Under! Warren Coleman is the co-writer and co-director of the unforgettable Happy Feet. In this fun conversation, we reveal some true “insider” gems about the casting of Robbie Williams as the Penguin Ramon, and what inspired Prince to write the hit song THE VOICE OF THE HEART. Warren shares his journey as an actor, director, writer, doing theatre, collaborating with Geor...

My special Guest today is Frank Clark. I am sure many of you think that show business is just about being an artist and being creative, which it is, of course, that's a lot of it. And a lot of it is also trusting your heart. But even in creative work, there is a business element to it. So in order for you to succeed beyond relying on your own talents, you also have to have the mindset and a little bit of a business perspective on whatever it is you're trying to do. Frank Clark is a businessman...

In this episode, I have a chat with the mistress of the modern Moulin Rouge, Ariana Savalas, who has just debuted her latest album THE DEAD DANCE. Ariana Savalas, went from a Catholic schoolgirl to going all the way to London to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She gained international fame as one of the founding members of the vintage phenomenon, Postmodern Jukebox. Her performances with them on YouTube reached number one on the iTunes stores and this ensemble of talented musicians and singe...

Actor Philip Boyd is a true Southern man and a gentleman He is known for playing the role of Oscar in Tyler Perry's “The Haves and Have nots” and has worked with incredible directors at Forest Whitaker, Damien Chazelle, and played the lead in several Christmas movies and romance movies. We worked together in the first film I ever produced, THE DRONE VIRUS, so this was a reunion chat with so much insight on taking chances in Hollywood. In this Episode, Philip discusses his love for performing, ...

Hadeel Reda has been 25 years in film and TV development, distribution and financing. She's a visionary film executive who has overseen marketing campaigns for the Lion King and Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. She also oversaw the international sales efforts of over 30 movies for Winchester films owned by my good friend, Gary Smith. And I actually remember one of their movies Heartbreakers with Sigourney Weaver that I actually have bought the DVD for. She just released THE RIDE starrin...

It all started with a Diary entry at age 14, where it said: BIGGEST DREAM- TO GO TO AMERICA FOREVER. Dreams do come true. In my first solo episode, get to know me and hear my journey about moving to America to pursue my show business dreams and the synchronicities and mindset that paved the way.⠀⠀ LET'S CONNECT: Linkedin IMDB Instagram Work with me Merch Store

My special guest today is Harvard graduate cinematographer Akis Kostantakopoulos. Akis has lensed more than 25 films and over 100 scripted and unscripted projects, spanning 20 states, eight countries, and 30 cities. He's a graduate of the American Film Institute. One of his most recent credits is Running from Grace, starring Matt Dillon, and Jim Caviezel. We discuss how he chooses the projects he gets behind, working during the pandemic, on set etiquette, and his advice on always saying yes to j...

The heart of show business is getting to know the people that are pursuing a career in the world of arts, it doesn't matter if they're A listers or if they're up and coming. In this episode I talk with a gorgeous Texan girl, Kelsey Deanne, who I had the pleasure of meeting when she interviewed me during Scott's week on her podcast, Kelsey studied at Rada, which is the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, Tisch University and the Beverly Hills playhouse. She is also an accomplished concert p...

What if you could get INSIDE THE MIND of a successful literary manager? Are you curious to find out about the journey to get represented In Hollywood? Here is your chance! In this episode I chat with Leslie Conliffe, a Literary Manager who is a Partner at Intellectual Property Group in Los Angeles where she represents television and motion picture writers, directors and authors. Her clients have worked on such television series as Empire, Spartacus, The Leftovers, Orange is the New Black and Bla...

In this episode, we talk about making conscious content for a better world. Emmanuel is an experienced feature film producer and documentary filmmaker. A regular at all the major Film Festivals and Conventions, Emmanuel scouts for films for French distributors. We sit in line watching films together and talking about what's good and what's not for our clients. Of course, he has a ton of film credits. But I do want to speak about his documentary work because it's so meaningful and so needed to...

CHARLES AND VLAS PARLAPANIDES ON WRITING ANIME FOR NETFLIX, AND THE AMALGAMATION OF CHARACTER AND ACTION IN IMPACTFUL STORYTELLING. Charles and Vlas Parlapanides are a true family business and a tight writing and producing unit. Not only they are siblings, but they are a successful writing team that has deals at Universal Pictures Warner Brothers Columbia, Paramount Pictures and Netflix. The first produced studio film Immortals open a number one in the worldwide box office, both domestic and for...

Have you ever had things magically come together in your artistic endeavors? Most of the time, though we call it magic, it’s actually happening in moments where LIFE says YES to our dreams and our needs. But is this luck, serendipity or do we magnetize it? My special very special guest today is Gary Quinn. Gary Quinn is an international motivational speaker, life coach, strategist, educator and best- selling author. Several of his recent books that become bestsellers in the self- help categories...

Ever wonder what the creative process looks like to create a movie based on a book? In this episode, I talk with Lane Shefter Bishop, a multi-award-winning producer and director. She’s produced feature films including The Duff and Assassination Games , TV series, and more. Many of her works in film were inspired by or based on books, giving her a unique perspective on how stories are told through both written text and film. Throughout our conversation, Lane shares the behind-the-scenes story of ...

How do actors cope when all productions are put on hold? When loved ones are being kept at a distance, in this episode, the Hollywood veil gets lifted to give us a glimpse of the real and raw emotion of an artist. Maeve Quinlan was in my premiere episode but there was so much more to share about how we all cope when our natural desire to be close is being put to the test and how to keep creating and working on our dreams even when all appears to be hopeless. In this episode, I have a freestyle ...

Ever wonder what the job of a production designer looks like? Production design is one of the most important elements in film and TV. It sets the tone, creating an immersive world for the actors and viewers alike. In this episode, I talk with Carolos Barbosa, an extremely talented production designer who has worked on the pilot of 24 – which nominated him for an Emmy – Lost, CSI Miami, Studio 60 , among many others. Carlos was born in Colombia and moved to Los Angeles to work on an architecture ...

Today I’m joined by a very special guest, Craig McGinlay! Some of you may know Craig from his coveted and renowned role as Percival in ‘King Arthur: Legend of The Sword’ , or from his appearances in the critically acclaimed series ‘Outlander’ and ‘Knightfall’. Having come from a background as a rugby professional player, Craig has definitely worn many hats across many different industries and has pursued his passion for acting with an amazing perspective and outlook on the craft. In this episode...