Creative Breakthrough
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratings**Winner of 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards for Best Business Podcast** Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time careers. Hear from experts, get inspired, and drive your creative career forward! Past guests include Jeff Friday, James Lopez, Maz Jobrani, Rizwan Manji, Stefon Bristol, Sarah Thawer, and Maaza Mengiste! Shereen Kassam aka FunnyBrownGirl will also share stories and strategies that she used to step outside her 9-5 to become an internationally touring stand-up comedian, radio personality, actress, and now podcaster. Join our community of creatives and let's lift each other up! Subscribe to receive alerts when a new episode is available. For inspiration Instagram - @funnybrowngirl Shownotes - www.funnybrowngirl.com/podcast
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How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - My TEDx talk!
April 15, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBI’m proud to say, that my TEDx Eustis talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch at My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.com/tedx or On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kchNWYVUqaw. or TED.com https://www.ted.com/talks/shereen_kassam_chicken_wings_made_me_unstoppable I encourage you to check it out, hit the like button, and share it with someone! I also share my advice and tips on how to be a TEDx speaker! Including how to submit a stel...
How to be Unstoppable! The Finale!
April 15, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBI’m proud to say, that my TEDx Eustis talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch at My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.com/tedx or On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kchNWYVUqaw. or TED.com https://www.ted.com/talks/shereen_kassam_chicken_wings_made_me_unstoppable I encourage you to check it out, hit the like button, and share it with someone! I also share my advice and tips on how to be a TEDx speaker! Including how to submit a stel...
How to be Unstoppable
August 14, 2021 16:43 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBUpdate: April 2022 - My TEDx talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch! I share how to become unstoppable by embracing the lesson of the chicken wing - the ability to re-sauce yourself! It will have you laughing, thinking, and craving a good chicken wing! Three ways to watch it! My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.com/tedx or On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kchNWYVUqaw. or TED.com https://www.ted.com/talks/shereen_kassam_chicken_wi...
How to be Unstoppable
March 11, 2021 02:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHi Creatives, a couple of month ago I was honored to be selected as the keynote speaker for a virtual event titled, “Unstoppable.”. Today, I will share the recording with you all – my journey to being Unstoppable! Show notes at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com
Nelu Handa: How to Get Work and Stay Sane
February 25, 2021 02:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHi Creatives, This week we chat with Nelu Handa, a writer on A Little Late with Lily Singh. Nelu is a writer, actor, improvisor, and comedian. You’ve seen her on Netflix’s Workin’ Moms and The Van Baron Show. Nelu shares with us how she’s navigated her creative journey, leaving her 9-5 job to be a 24/7 Creative, and more! Show notes at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com
MSNBC's Ali Velshi: Keys to Success
February 11, 2021 02:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHello creatives! This week Ali Velshi, television journalist, from MSNBC joins us to share how he went from studying religion to becoming a globally recognized journalist. He shares tools to become successful in one’s creative journey, as well as his secret sauce for success. Ali and I also talk about Twitter trolls and living up to our immigrant parents’ expectations. Show notes: CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com.
Bevy Smith: TV Personality and Author of “Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie”
January 28, 2021 02:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBHello Creatives! Bevy Smith joins me this week to talk about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie. Bevy shares inspiration and wisdom on everything from finding the courage to leave her 6-figure corporate job, transitioning from being a fashion executive to a media personality, becoming an entrepreneur, and more! She even drops a special Bevalation solely for listeners of Creative Breakthrough!
TV Personality Bevy Smith: It Gets Greater Later
January 28, 2021 02:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBHello Creatives! Bevy Smith joins me this week to talk about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie. Bevy shares inspiration and wisdom on everything from finding the courage to leave her 6-figure corporate job, transitioning from being a fashion executive to a media personality, becoming an entrepreneur, and more! She even drops a special Bevalation solely for listeners of Creative Breakthrough!
Spotify Called Me!
January 14, 2021 02:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHi Creatives! This week I share BIG news – Spotify called me! I also talk about setting intentions for 2021 vs setting goals, our guest next week – Bevy Smith to chat about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie, and of course why Spotify called me! Show notes
Plan for Success in 2021 with Jaime Callica
December 31, 2020 02:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBDisney Channel and BET favorite, and seen Lifetime alongside Kelly Rowland, actor Jaime Callica takes the hot seat to chat about growing your social media (he has 81.8K IG followers), pursuing your passion, and being part of Tyler Perry’s TV show Ruthless. We also chat about staying positive, being grateful, and working smarter. Real life advice plus motivational messages all rolled up in one episode! Learn more at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com Show Notes
Side Hustles: Advice from a Serial Side Hustler
December 17, 2020 02:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHi Creatives! This week I answer all your questions about starting and growing a successful Side Hustle. With experience running a profitable comedy career, podcast, and e-commerce business, Shereen Kassam answers all your questions, plus shares with you what she wished she knew when starting out. Learn more: www.creativebreakthroughpodcast.com Show notes
Side Hustles: Advice from a Serial Side hustler
December 17, 2020 02:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHi Creatives! This week I answer all your questions about starting and running a successful Side Hustle. With experience running a profitable comedy career, podcast, and ecommerce business, Shereen Kassam answers all your questions, plus shares with you what she wished she knew when starting out. Learn more: www.creativebreakthroughpodcast.com Welcome to the side hustle series of this podcast. In episode 1, I shared how to start a successful side hustle in 3 easy steps. Then, i...
How to Move with Purpose: Storyteller Nia Malika Dixon
December 03, 2020 02:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHi Creatives! This week we chat with storyteller Nia Malika Dixon who shares her creative journey and how she moves with purpose. Nia shares her journey to LA, finding her own production company, and creating and launching a film festival. Welcome to the Creative Breakthrough! For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome. For my OG listeners, I can’t thank you enough for your support. Thank you for sharing this podcast. If you are on your phone right now, ...
Ep 60: Master Your Money Creatives and Side Hustlers
November 19, 2020 02:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week, Henry Gibson share with us financial advice, tips, and tricks to maximize our financial savings. This is not a sponsored episode – Henry is a friend and actor who offered up his time to provide advice. Henry Gibson-Garcia began his career as an actor, performing onstage in and in front of the camera for over a decade. Starting in 2019, he began using the skills he’d developed as an actor and director to provide training in Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication to me...
Ep 60: Master Your Money: Creatives and Side Hustlers
November 19, 2020 02:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week, Henry Gibson share with us financial advice, tips, and tricks to maximize our financial savings. This is not a sponsored episode – Henry is a friend and actor who offered up his time to provide advice. Henry Gibson-Garcia began his career as an actor, performing onstage in and in front of the camera for over a decade. Starting in 2019, he began using the skills he’d developed as an actor and director to provide training in Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication to me...
Side Hustlers: How to Maximize Your Profits
November 19, 2020 02:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week, Henry Gibson share with us financial advice, tips, and tricks to maximize our financial savings. This is not a sponsored episode – Henry is a friend and actor who offered up his time to provide advice. Henry Gibson-Garcia began his career as an actor, performing onstage in and in front of the camera for over a decade. Starting in 2019, he began using the skills he’d developed as an actor and director to provide training in Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication to me...
Told to Apologize for Being Muslim
November 05, 2020 02:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBEp 59: Told to Apologize for Being Muslim Last week, the Islam Channel featured me in a piece about being Muslim and losing my radio gig. I’m Shereen Kassam – comedian, podcaster, speaker, actress, ex-radio host, and entrepreneur. I started this podcast for two key reasons As a woman of color in the entertainment industry, I felt I didn’t have any mentors to turn to for advice and mentorship. I started this podcast to provide informal mentorship and strategies to win t...
Ep 59: Told to Apologize for Being Muslim
November 05, 2020 02:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBEp 59: Told to Apologize for Being Muslim Last week, the Islam Channel featured me in a piece about being Muslim and losing my radio gig. I’m Shereen Kassam – comedian, podcaster, speaker, actress, ex-radio host, and entrepreneur. I started this podcast for two key reasons As a woman of color in the entertainment industry, I felt I didn’t have any mentors to turn to for advice and mentorship. I started this podcast to provide informal mentorship and strategies to win t...
How to Start a Successful Side Hustle in 3 Steps
October 22, 2020 01:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHow to Start a Successful Side Hustle in 3 Steps What is a side hustle - any activity outside of your day job that helps you make more money Different types of side hustles - drive uber, doordash, taskrabbit, instacart...but I want to talk about side hustles that are not part-time jobs...I want to talk to you about not only a way to earn income from your creative endeavors but also as a path to being your own boss This can be based on your creative passion or something you ...
Bob Sumner: How to Be a Star
October 07, 2020 21:18 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome to the Creative Breakthrough I am your host Shereen Kassam This week, we continue our conversation with the Founder of Def Comedy Jam – Bob Sumner Before we jump in to part 2 of our conversation with Bob – This season, I’m going to spend a lot of time talking about monetizing your creative passion and side hustles. With many cities starting to open up performance spaces such as bars, clubs, and theater spaces I want to share some personal thoughts. Y...
Bob Sumner: Creating Def Comedy Jam and Advice to Excel in Your Creative Journey
September 24, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAnnouncements We are trending in Nigeria! That makes 16 countries around the world. I am so grateful for you all for tuning in week after week! Check out my new website redesign at www.funnybrowngirl.com While you’re there, take the podcast quiz to find which episode is for you! Also sign up for my email list for bi-weekly resources and opportunities Lastly, check out our Facebook Group – Creative Breakthrough Community This season, we have amazing line-up of guests! I’ll be...
Episode 55: Welcome to Season 3! Future guests, life updates, and more!
September 10, 2020 01:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome back to Season 3 of the Creative Breakthrough Podcast! After a three month, hiatus I am back! When I took a break from this podcast in June 2020, COVID was in full swing, I had been furloughed from my full-time job, all the comedy clubs were closed, and I was mentally and emotionally exhausted. I’m happy to say, I’m back at work, comedy clubs are re-opening (though I am not yet taking any chances), and hyped to be back on this podcast! How did I spend the last three months? ...
How to Start a Successful Side Hustle; Hiatus until September 10th
June 04, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBHost Shereen Kassam, a serial side hustler, shares her tips and advice on starting a successful side hustle and ideas to get you started. She also shares her thoughts about the recent murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how as a creative you can get involved. Also, we are taking a summer break to focus on self-care and wellness. We will be back with new episodes on September 10th!
Episode 54: How to Start a Successful Side Hustle; Hiatus until September 10th
June 04, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBHow to Start a Successful Side Hustle; Hiatus until September 10th Host Shereen Kassam, a serial side hustler, shares her tips and advice on starting a successful side hustle and ideas to get you started. She also shares her thoughts about the recent murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how as a creative you can get involved. Also, we are taking a summer break to focus on self-care and wellness. We will be back with new episodes on September 10th!
Director Tina Mabry: How to Positively Handle Rejection
May 21, 2020 01:00 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week, we chat: How to handle rejection How not to let rejection turn in to resentment And the 4 ways to be successful in your creative journey Tina Mabry, our guest from Episode 2 of Creative Breakthrough, shared her thoughts on dealing with rejection, her viewpoint on fear, and her advice to creatives on their journey. Tina Mabry is a writer, producer, and director, whose directing credits include Queen Sugar, Proven Innocent, Queen of the South, Insecure, Dear White Pe...
Writer/Director Felicia Pride: How to Create a Positive Mindset and Apply to Writing Competitions
May 07, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week I discuss my third week of furlough from Walt Disney World, my own creative breakthrough, and how I’m staying sane. Felicia Pride, from episode 33, released her first short film this week - Tender. In this episode, she talks about applying to TV Writing competitions such as NBC on the Verge, the importance of informal mentors, self-care, and patience. Felicia wrote and directed Tender. Here's the official description: After an unexpected one night stand, two w...
Episode 51: Laid Off from Disney Due to COVID-19
April 23, 2020 05:18 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week, host Shereen Kassam, chats about being laid off due to COVID-19 and why now is the perfect time to start or continue pursuing your creative passion. Shereen also chat the importance of maintaining a schedule and not allowing yourself to be BORED. Other topics discussed: how to make this the best time of your life, how to stay sane, and how to balance all the emotions you may be feeling. Shereen shares free resources for creatives also available on the Facebook group. ...
How to Deal with Being Laid Off Due to COVID-19
April 23, 2020 05:18 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week, host Shereen Kassam, chats about being laid off from Disney due to COVID-19 and why now is the perfect time to start or continue pursuing your creative passion. Shereen also chat the importance of maintaining a schedule and not allowing yourself to be BORED. Other topics discussed: how to make this the best time of your life, how to stay sane, and how to balance all the emotions you may be feeling. Shereen shares free resources for creatives also available on the Faceboo...
Episode 51: Laid Off From Disney Due to COVID-19
April 23, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week, host Shereen Kassam, chats about being laid off due to COVID-19 and why now is the perfect time to start or continue pursuing your creative passion. Shereen also chat the importance of maintaining a schedule and not allowing yourself to be BORED. Other topics discussed: how to make this the best time of your life, how to stay sane, and how to balance everything you may be feeling. Shereen shares free resources for creatives also available on the Facebook group. Th...
Episode 50: How to Adapt and Adjust to COVID-19 with Comedian Damon Williams
April 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBDamon Williams is an internationally touring comedian who has been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, and The Tom Joyner Sky Show. We chat about the emotional and financial impacts of COVID-19 and Damon’s advice to creatives during this unprecedented time. Participate in Damon’s #steptothemic competition on Instagram Shereen Kassam aka Funny Brown Girl shares her thoughts from self-quarantine – everything from how she’s surviving without comedy to almost being arrested...
Comedian Damon Williams: How to Adapt and Adjust to Changing Times (COVID-19)
April 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBDamon Williams is an internationally touring comedian who has been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, and The Tom Joyner Sky Show. We chat about the emotional and financial impacts of COVID-19 and Damon’s advice to creatives during this unprecedented time. Participate in Damon’s #steptothemic competition on Instagram Shereen Kassam aka Funny Brown Girl shares her thoughts from self-quarantine – everything from how she’s surviving without comedy to almost being arrested...
Episode 50: How to Adapt and Adjust to COVID-19 with Comedian Damon Williams
April 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBDamon Williams is an internationally touring comedian who has been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, and The Tom Joyner Sky Show. We chat about the emotional and financial impacts of COVID-19 and Damon’s advice to creatives during this unprecedented time. Participate in Damon’s #steptothemic competition on Instagram Shereen Kassam aka Funny Brown Girl shares her thoughts from self-quarantine – everything from how she’s surviving without comedy to almost being arrested...
Episode 49: How Discomfort Led Jeff Friday to Create the American Black Film Festival
March 26, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MBJeff Friday, the CEO of American Black Film Festival Ventures, a multifaceted company specializing in the production of live events, television and films focused on African American culture shares why he discovered ABFF. It’s an unsettling time right now. We are in the midst of something we haven’t experienced in our lifetime before – a global pandemic. I’m anxious and struggling to be creative. Here is how I’m trying to stay focused and create: Create a schedule (set an alarm has be...
Jeff Friday: How to Develop a Mission and Create a Multifaceted Company - American Black Film Ventures
March 26, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MBJeff Friday, the CEO of American Black Film Festival Ventures, a multifaceted company specializing in the production of live events, television and films focused on African American culture shares why he discovered ABFF. It’s an unsettling time right now. We are in the midst of something we haven’t experienced in our lifetime before – a global pandemic. I’m anxious and struggling to be creative. Here is how I’m trying to stay focused and create: Create a schedule (set an alarm has be...
Episode 48: What I Learned at Playlist Live – a Conference for Content Creators
March 12, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBPlaylist Live conference strategies, learnings, and more! Shereen shares what she learned at this conference for YouTube and TikTok influencers. Big shout out to the UK and Zimbabwe where Creative Breakthrough is trending, as is both episodes with Maaza Mengiste! Thank you for listening and sharing! This week we were supposed to talk to Jeff Friday, the Founder of the American Black Film Festival. However due to travel issues it is postponed until next week. If you have questi...
What I Learned at Playlist Live – a Conference for Content Creators
March 12, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBPlaylist Live conference strategies, learnings, and more! Shereen shares what she learned at this conference for YouTube and TikTok influencers. Big shout out to the UK and Zimbabwe where Creative Breakthrough is trending, as is both episodes with Maaza Mengiste! Thank you for listening and sharing! This week we were supposed to talk to Jeff Friday, the Founder of the American Black Film Festival. However due to travel issues it is postponed until next week. If you have questi...
Writer Maaza Mengiste: How to Tell Your Story Your Way (Part II of II)
February 27, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBMaaza Mengiste, the author of The Shadow King, selected by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of 2019 This week I talk about balancing a Full-Time Job with a Creative Passion! Check out the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/w4trvPrIfAo, as well, as my first vlog about being a stand-up comedian - https://youtu.be/hrKB6b47DO4 We chat about past interviews with creatives who had or have a Full-Time job while pursuing their creative passion. Interviewees include...
Episode 47: Why it’s Important to Tell Your Story Your Way with Novelist Maaza Mengiste (Part II of II)
February 27, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBMaaza Mengiste, the author of The Shadow King, selected by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of 2019 This week I talk about balancing a Full-Time Job with a Creative Passion! Check out the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/w4trvPrIfAo, as well, as my first vlog about being a stand-up comedian - https://youtu.be/hrKB6b47DO4 We chat about past interviews with creatives who had or have a Full-Time job while pursuing their creative passion. Interviewees include...
Episode 46: How Corporate America Prepared Maaza Mengiste to be an Internationally Published Author (Part I of II)
February 13, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBMaaza Mengiste, the author of The Shadow King, selected by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of 2019 Who is Maaza Mengiste? Maaza Mengiste is a novelist and essayist. She is the author of the forthcoming novel (September 24, 2019), The Shadow King, called “a brilliant novel…compulsively readable” by Salman Rushdie. Her debut novel, Beneath the Lion’s Gaze, was selected by The Guardian as one of the 10 best contemporary African books and named one of the best books o...
Writer Maaza Mengiste: How Corporate America Prepares You For a Creative Journey (Part I of II)
February 13, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBMaaza Mengiste, the author of The Shadow King, selected by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of 2019 Who is Maaza Mengiste? Maaza Mengiste is a novelist and essayist. She is the author of the forthcoming novel (September 24, 2019), The Shadow King, called “a brilliant novel…compulsively readable” by Salman Rushdie. Her debut novel, Beneath the Lion’s Gaze, was selected by The Guardian as one of the 10 best contemporary African books and named one of the best books o...
YouTube Personality JP Lambiase: How to Grow Your Brand and Your Channel on YouTube
January 30, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBJP Lambiase, YouTube Personality of the Hellthy Junkfood channel with over 2.2M subscribers Who is JP Lambiase? Chef and YouTube personality best known as the co-creator of the food channel HellthyJunkFood, which has amassed over 2.2 million subscribers. On the channel, he presents recipes for healthier versions of well-known fast food items. A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, began his career as an...
Episode 45: How to Grow Your Brand on YouTube with YouTube Personality JP Lambiase
January 30, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBJP Lambiase, YouTube Personality of the Hellthy Junkfood channel with over 2.2M subscribers Who is JP Lambiase? Chef and YouTube personality best known as the co-creator of the food channel HellthyJunkFood, which has amassed over 2.2 million subscribers. On the channel, he presents recipes for healthier versions of well-known fast food items. A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, began his career as an...
Screenwriter Jason Gregory: How an MFA Helps You Pivot Your Creative Career
January 16, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBJason Gregory, writer and producer of the film Waking Up White Who is Jason Gregory? Jason D. Gregory is a recent film production MFA graduate from the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media (Go Knights!). As a child, he recalls that his friends wanted to “be like Mike,” while Gregory’s dream was to “be like Spike.” He received his undergraduate degree in film from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 and during his studies, Gregory was sele...
Episode 44: How to Pursue Your Creative Career with an MFA with Jason Gregory (Part 2 of 2 episodes)
January 16, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBJason Gregory, writer and producer of the film Waking Up White Who is Jason Gregory? Jason D. Gregory is a recent film production MFA graduate from the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media (Go Knights!). As a child, he recalls that his friends wanted to “be like Mike,” while Gregory’s dream was to “be like Spike.” He received his undergraduate degree in film from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002 and during his studies, Gregory was sele...
Screenwriter Jason Gregory: How to Make A Career Switch and Write and Film Your First TV Pilot, Waking Up White
January 02, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBEpisode 43: From Advertising to Film: Jason Gregory on Waking Up White (Part 1 of 2 episodes) This week’s guest: Jason Gregory, writer and producer of the film Waking Up White Who is Jason Gregory? Jason D. Gregory is a recent film production MFA graduate from the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media (Go Knights!). As a child, he recalls that his friends wanted to “be like Mike,” while Gregory’s dream was to “be like Spike.” He recei...
Episode 43: From Advertising to Film: Jason Gregory on Waking Up White (Part 1 of 2 episodes)
January 02, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBEpisode 43: From Advertising to Film: Jason Gregory on Waking Up White (Part 1 of 2 episodes) This week’s guest: Jason Gregory, writer and producer of the film Waking Up White Who is Jason Gregory? Jason D. Gregory is a recent film production MFA graduate from the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media (Go Knights!). As a child, he recalls that his friends wanted to “be like Mike,” while Gregory’s dream was to “be like Spike.” He recei...
Episode 42: The Biggest Wins and Biggest Losses in my Creative Journey This Year
December 19, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 8.42 MBBig news – we are trending in Kenya!! Thank you to my Kenyan listeners. This is my last episode for 2019. Last year, I did an episode on goal setting and how much I love the end of the year because it’s a time to reflect on the past year and plan for the next year. If you struggle with goal setting check out last year’s episode and download my goal setting worksheet. December is a difficult month for me. I always find myself in a funk. This year I feel like I’m in a funk beca...
How to Deal with Wins and Losses in Your Creative Journey
December 19, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 8.42 MBBig news – we are trending in Kenya!! Thank you to my Kenyan listeners. This is my last episode for 2019. Last year, I did an episode on goal setting and how much I love the end of the year because it’s a time to reflect on the past year and plan for the next year. If you struggle with goal setting check out last year’s episode and download my goal setting worksheet. December is a difficult month for me. I always find myself in a funk. This year I feel like I’m in a funk beca...
Episode 41: How Stand-Up Comedy Saved Me with Host Shereen Kassam
December 05, 2019 02:00 - 11 minutes - 9.57 MBThis week’s guest: Me, your host – Shereen Kassam aka the Funny Brown Girl! Who is Shereen Kassam? Shereen Kassam has been named “Funniest Female in Florida” and has performed on HBO and NBC. After receiving her Bachelors from Brown, an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and working for Fortune 100 firms including Deloitte, Amazon, JPMorgan, and Disney, Kassam decided she wanted more from life. That’s when she discovered entertainment – specifically...
How Stand-Up Comedy Saved Me
December 05, 2019 02:00 - 11 minutes - 9.57 MBThis week’s guest: Me, your host – Shereen Kassam aka the Funny Brown Girl! Who is Shereen Kassam? Shereen Kassam has been named “Funniest Female in Florida” and has performed on HBO and NBC. After receiving her Bachelors from Brown, an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and working for Fortune 100 firms including Deloitte, Amazon, JPMorgan, and Disney, Kassam decided she wanted more from life. That’s when she discovered entertainment – specifically...