The Take On
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Amir Yassai is a queer Muslim unicorn who won’t shy away from any conversation. I live on Bravo TV and Real Housewives are my Xanax. I’ll talk dismantling racism, homophobia & transphobia while still making you laugh. Comedy is at the center of everything I do. Chatting with Amir will be like chatting with an old friend with a lot more sass. If you love to talk Bravo & drag queens while laughing and also like to talk mental health, then this is the podcast for you. Newsflash I’m A LOT.
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Ep48 - Sweet Life's Briana "Bri" Jones
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesBriana "Bri" Jones from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. We dive into all things Sweet Life from HBO Max and Issa Rae! Briana understood the assignment as she navigated her personal life and her careers ups and downs on reality TV. There was nobody on the show that had a larger emotional arch than Briana. She truly is the star of the show and we can't wait to have her back for Season 2! If you want to hear all the ins and outs of the fabulous friend group from Sweet Life then this ...
Ep48 - RHONY's Eboni K Williams
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourEBONI K WILLIAMS IS IN THE HOUSE! RHONY newcomer and TV royalty (Fox News, CNN, Revolt TV) joined The Take On. Eboni is such a breath of fresh air and is as real as she is on RHONY. The New York Housewives franchise definitely needed a refresh and Eboni really understood the assignment. She had a lot on her shoulders coming into this season and she did it with so much grace. We broke down her freshmen season and how she navigated race when it comes to LuAnn and Ramona. We also talked her rela...
Ep47 - Sweet Life’s Amanda Scott
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutesAmanda Scott from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. Executive Produced by Issa Rae and on HBO Max this reality show centered on young black excellence is not only entertaining but heartwarming. Amanda is a star who buys her first home on camera and is giving us black girl magic at each corner. Amanda amazingly stays out of most of the drama until PJ shows up and shows out on her birthday weekend to Palm Springs. We break down the entire season of Sweet Life not to mention all the en...
Ep46 - Bravo Breakdown’s Sasha Morfaw
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesBravo Fucking Bravo! Bravo is my love language and so is Sasha Morfaw’s. We share this insatiable love for Bravo TV! Sasha Morfaw Joined The Take On. Sasha and I break down all things RHOBH, RHONY & Below Deck. We also discuss the fact that POC cast members on Bravo shows aren’t a monolith and don’t speak for their entire race. If you a Bravoholic like me then you’ll love this episode! FOLLOW SASHA MORFAW: Instagram @thebravobreakdown FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @am...
Ep45 - Friends having a Kiki with Tessa & Lila//Clubhouse Finds
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourMy friends are HERE! Both of these amazingly intersectional women have joined The Take On and you won’t regret hearing their amazing Stories! LILA TALKS & TESSA KANEENE are such queens who have so much to share with their experiences and ways of seeing the world. This is my personal favorite episode because it felt like I was with two of my good friends chatting about our experiences and POV’s as POC in America at a dinner party. If you’re missing your friends and want an engagingly fun convo...
Ep44 - Jake Hunter // @JakeHunterOfficial // TikTok Finds
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutesJake Hunter Joined The Take On and we talked all things being an influencer and mental health. Jake understands that have millions of followers or an Emmy will NOT necessarily bring you happiness (btw he has both those things). We talk about happiness and how it’s more of a process rather than a destination. Jake is all James Dean exterior (FYI he’s gorgeous!) but all marshmallow and sweet on the inside. Jake created hilarious TikToks but has an amazing energy on Clubhouse and creates safe sp...
Ep43 - Shahs of Sunset's Shervin Roohparvar
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutesTwo Persians in the House! Shervin Roohparvar joins The Take On and we talks all things Shahs of Sunset. I've been waiting for this conversation since Shervin joined the cast of Shahs a couple of seasons ago. Shervin is kind, an entrepreneur, and single so listen up ladies! We talks about how he navigates running his businesses as well as not falling into the traditional pitfalls and drama of reality TV. Shervin also talks about how he mended his friendship with GG, we were all happy to see t...
Ep42 - Married to Medicine's Dr. Contessa
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutesCalling all Bravoholics! Dr. Contessa my good friend is back again on The Take On! The only guest to come back again! I'm obsessed with Married to Medicine and that is mostly due to Contessa. Contessa had a tough and very personal season this year with her husband Scott and she DID NOT hold back on sharing her side of the story. Being a strong black woman on reality TV while also navigating her work as a doctor and being a wife and mother, which is not easy to navigate. I always love having f...
Ep41 - Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Daisy Kelliher
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutesBELOW DECK in the House! Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher Joined The Take On and we got into all things Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Daisy went from Yachtie to TV gold, she is so entertaining to watch. And we talked what it's like working on a yacht as a woman in male dominated and chauvnistic industry like yachting. Daisy didn't know what she was getitng into doing reality TV but she is ready for a second season if that's in the cards for her. She was a fan favorite and I'm sure we would love to see h...
Ep40 - Entertainment Tonight's Brice Sander
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourBravo Fucking Bravo. Brice Sander joins The Take On and we dive into all that is the Bravosphere. He tells us all about what it’s like to interview THE Ramona Singer! Brice also talks being friends with Bravolebrities and what that entails. We also talk about how to make your way in Hollywood, and the finesse being a host requires. If you love all things Bravo TV, then this is the episode for you. More about Brice: I have what some would call an embarrassing encyclopedic knowledge of pop cult...
Ep39 - Nadya Okamoto // @nadyaokamoto // TikTok Finds
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutesNadya Okamoto joined The Take On. And we are talking about all things Periods! Menstruation. That time of the month. Aunt Flo. Being on the Rag. There is so much intrigue and shame around something biological that happens to bodies every month. And it’s not always women’s bodies there are so many people who are assigned biologically female and no longer identify as such who have periods. Nadya is destigmatizing periods and breaking down the patriarchy. We also talk the tampon tax, and how hav...
Ep38 - Will McFadden
July 20, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutesAnother Clubhouse friend Will McFadden joined The Take On. Will McFadden runs the fames StoryTime Podcast that is all about talking about your worst date stories, worst jobs, etc. Will is so funny and we had a ball having him on the podcast. If you're looking to laugh and have a good time, then this is the episode for you. More about Will: 👨💻Co-Founder of Collab Inc. 🚀#1 creator network on TikTok 🔥 Follow @collab (1.6 Mil) 🎙Host of The StoryTime Podcast 🚨If you have a great story to tell 📜se...
Ep37 - Nina Parker
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutesNightly Pop in the House! Nina Parker joined The Take On. Nina Parker is a force of nature in the entertainment industry. We talked about her place as a black woman in the entertainment industry from her time at TMZ to hosting Love and Hip Hop to now Nightly Pop. Nina also saw a missing opportunity in the fashion industry for fashionable plus-sized clothing so she partnered with Macy's & is now building her empire. We talk about her unique on camera relationship with Hunter March. If you love...
Ep37 - E! Nightly Pop's Nina Parker
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutesNightly Pop in the House! Nina Parker joined The Take On. Nina Parker is a force of nature in the entertainment industry. We talked about her place as a black woman in the entertainment industry from her time at TMZ to hosting Love and Hip Hop to now Nightly Pop. Nina also saw a missing opportunity in the fashion industry for fashionable plus-sized clothing so she partnered with Macy's & is now building her empire. We talk about her unique on camera relationship with Hunter March. If you love...
Ep36 - Ahmed Aldin
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourGQ model and former Al-Jazeera English journalist joined The Take On. Ahmed helped break down all the intricacies of what is happening between Israel and Palestine. It was a riveting conversation around the instability in the Middle East, and how social media has played such a part in the crisis in Gaza. Ahmed has such a way of making this very complicated issue quite digestible. If you're looking for answers to what is happening in Palestine, then this is the episode you've been waiting for....
Ep35 - Canine Intervention's Jas Leverette
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutesThe handsome and magnetic Jas Leverette from Netflix’s Canine Intervention Joins The Take On. Jas’s energy is infectious and it will feel like you had 3 cups of coffee after listening to this episode! We discuss his early days in Oakland and how he has become one of the premier dog trainers in the world. We dive into what it means to be Black and Muslim in America and how his story speaks to many intersections and generations. We also talk a second season of the show and how haters/online tro...
Ep35 - Jas Leverette
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutesThe handsome and magnetic Jas Leverette from Netflix’s Canine Intervention Joins The Take On. Jas’s energy is infectious and it will feel like you had 3 cups of coffee after listening to this episode! We discuss his early days in Oakland and how he has become one of the premier dog trainers in the world. We dive into what it means to be Black and Muslim in America and how his story speaks to many intersections and generations. We also talk a second season of the show and how haters/online tro...
Ep34 - Sander Jennings
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutesSander Jennings is the face of an LGBTQIA+ ally and he joined The Take On. We break down what it means to be an ally to the queer community. As a reality TV veteran with 6 seasons of hit TLC show I Am Jazz under his belt he talks growing up on TV. Sander is a force on social media and really knows how to use his platform to uplift his sister Jazz and other trans people who need an ally like Sander. If you’re looking to be uplifted, then this is the episode for you! More about Sander: Hi, my n...
Ep33 - Brands by Bravo: Danielle
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutesBrands by Bravo is one of my favorite Bravo Meme pages on Instagram and my viral TikTok sound “Waking up in the Morning” was highlighted on Brands by Bravo. I sat down with the creator of the page Danielle and dived into her accidental feud with RHOBH housewife Erika Jayne, building a following on TikTok, and her all time fave Bravo moments. Strap in with a glass of wine and enjoy this hilarious episode! FOLLOW Brands by Bravo: Instagram: @brandsbybravo FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassoffi...
Ep32 - Let's Fucking Date's Serena Kerrigan
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesSerena. Fucking. Kerrigan. I mean with a middle name that is Fucking she does NOT disappoint. Serena Fucking Kerrigan joins The Take on and I’m gagged! We have a ball! She has built an empire during a pandemic. Dating Show. Card game. Confidence coaching. And the list goes on. When does she sleep you ask? She’ll sleep when she’s dead. Serena has a way of creating a fantastic persona that she parlayed into a dating show on Instagram Live called Let’s Fucking Date. And that’s just what she did....
Ep31 - Kendall Mariah // @kendallmariah // TikTok Finds
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutesThe TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Kendall Mariah with her 500k followers joins The Take On. Kendall is an amazing example of using your white privileged for good and using your platform to educate on how adoption of white parents to a black child looks like. We discussed the haters and mommy-shamers who slide into her comments and Kendall loves using the reply videos on TikTok to throw shade and educate. Love that tactic! A viral...
Ep31 - TikTok Finds // @kendallmariah // Kendall Mariah
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutesThe TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Kendall Mariah with her 500k followers joins The Take On. Kendall is an amazing example of using your white privileged for good and using your platform to educate on how adoption of white parents to a black child looks like. We discussed the haters and mommy-shamers who slide into her comments and Kendall loves using the reply videos on TikTok to throw shade and educate. Love that tactic! A viral...
Ep30 - Eeka McLeod // @themcleodfam // TikTok Finds
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutesThe TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Eeka McLeod with her 1.3 million followers joins The Take On. Eeka is an amazing example of intersectionality. Queer. POC. Adoptive mother to children with special needs. She created an amazing safe space on her TikTok as she encourage her son Evan to live his most authentic life and be his best self as he expresses his gender presentation with nail polish and dresses. The way Eeka operates as a ...
Ep30 - TikTok Finds // @themcleodfam // Eeka McLeod
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutesThe TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Eeka McLeod with her 1.3 million followers joins The Take On. Eeka is an amazing example of intersectionality. Queer. POC. Adoptive mother to children with special needs. She created an amazing safe space on her TikTok as she encourage her son Evan to live his most authentic life and be his best self as he expresses his gender presentation with nail polish and dresses. The way Eeka operates as a ...
Ep29 - All About The Tea talks Oprah Interview with Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutesMy All About The Tea Family join The Take On to talk all things involving the Oprah Interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. If you haven’t heard of this interview, then you’ve been living under a rock. We give you all the takes not just the popular opinions. I know we’ve heard all the takes on the interview but trust me this group will give you all the tea, laughs, and strong opinions you’ll be sipping it all! Monica, the creator of All About The Tea, dating expert Monique Kelley & You...
Ep28 - Summer House's Hannah Berner
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourI’m Berning in Heaven. My girl is on my podcast! Hannah Berner joins The Take On. Comedian. Influencer. Podcaster: Giggle Squad & Berning in Hell. Summer House. Bravo Chat Room. When does this bitch sleep? We spill the tea on mister fuckboy of 2021: Luke Gulbranson! Hannah talked her new bae and fellow comedian Des, and what it’s like to be in a stable relationship. I feel like my girl is growing up right before my eyes. We dive into all the details from this explosive and emotional season of...
Ep27 - Real Housewives of Potomac's Monique Samuels
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutesMonique. Monique. Monique Samuels. The Queen Of Potomac herself in the flesh joined The Take On. Former Real Housewives of Potomac star came to talk family, essential oils, her Not For Lazy Moms Podcast, and her departure from Bravo TV. Monique said she’s too busy focusing on her family and music and podcast and business to come back to Bravo TV. But she’s not opposed to coming back to reality TV in some capacity, but for now “she’s happy the cameras are no longer in her house.” Of course we ...
Ep26 - Real Housewives of New York's Jill Zarin
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutesThe time has come for an OG! JILL ZARIN graces us with her presence on THE TAKE ON and this OG RHONY housewife gets down to business! Jill dives into whether or not she’ll come back to Bravo and where her and Bethenny Frankel stand in their tumultuous relationship. I asked Jill if she would ever join a reboot of the Real Housewives of Miami because I know we all miss Jill Zarin so much and we went deep into her opinion of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake! Everyone neeeeeeds to go check out he...
Ep25 - Not Skinny But Not Fat's Amanda Hirsch
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutesHilaria. Hilary? Which is it? Hilaria Baldwin has captivated and defrauded us all for the last month. And Amanda Hirsch queen of the memes from NotSkinnyButNotFat joins The Take On. We drop down the rabbit hole that is the intrigue around the “Spanish” enigma that is Hilaria Baldwin. We also dive into the macabre with Armie Hammer and talk new love connection between Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles. If you live on celebrities and pop culture, then this is the episode for you! More about Amanda...
Ep24 - The Real Housewives of Dallas' D'Andra Simmons
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutesD’Andra Simmons is the Queen of Dallas and she joins The Take On! D’Andra is a sweetheart, and discusses how far she has come in her relationship with Mamma Dee. We break down how hard quarantine has been for her and getting through these tough times while filming a TV show. D’Andra breaks down how her and LeeAnne Locken grew apart and how the show will move forward without LeeAnne. D’Andra also introduces the cast to the first Asian cast member Dr. Tiffany Moon. This season of RHOD will be b...
Ep23 - Married to Medicine's Buffie Purselle
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourBuffie Buffie. Buffie Purselle joins The Take On! Former Married to Medicine star and tax expert wowed us with her one and only season of Married to Medicine. That’s all it took to fall in love with her. With her tenacity and strength of character she brings her boss ass chick energy to this episode. We air her grievances about her time on Married to Medicine and we talk about her fabulously explosive TikTok account. Buffie breaks down how she handles online bullying and how she don’t mind an...
Ep22 - Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourARIANA MADIX is the heart and soul of Vanderpump Ruled and she joined THE TAKE ON for a supersized episode! I was thrilled to sit down with her and we are now definitely friends. From coming out as a proud bisexual woman to sharing her struggles with depression and anxiety to author of Fancy AF Cocktails we dive into all of it. Ariana has a way of being on Vanderpump Rules from the jump without getting in the muck with everyone else. Lots of Vanderpump Rules cast members have been fired but A...
Ep21 - Real Housewives of Dallas' Kary Brittingham
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutesKARY BRITTINGHAM joined THE TAKE ON and this Real Housewife of Dallas did NOT hold back. We talked the new season of #RHOD and it’s gonna be fire. Kary spoke honestly and openly discussing her former fired castmate LeeAnne Locken and ultimately, Kary is unbothered when it comes to the drama of the show, and is living her best life. Who is dying to see the new season of Real Housewives of Dallas? I am! Kary is my MVP for RHOD. More about Kary Brittingham: Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, K...
Ep20 - Below Deck Mediterranean's Anastasia Surmava
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutesDiving right below deck with the queen of yachting herself ANASTASIA "Nastia" SURMAVA as she joins The Take On! Nastia is ICONIC after going from Third Stew to Chef and back to Third Stew on Season 4 of Below Deck Mediterranean and has proven she isn't scared of any challenge! On this episode, she shed light on the recent season (AND drama) of Below Deck and updated us on what she has been up to since we last saw her on the med, including her newest endeavor, Ocean International Training Acad...
Ep19 - Jackie Cox
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutesJACKIE COX joined THE TAKE ON as the first episode for SEASON 2 and we dived into everything voting and getting Agent Orange out of the White House. Jackie is very vocal about the state of this administration and how we can change all of this by VOTING. As a queer Persian Canadian drag queen Jackie sashay’d into all of our hearts on RuPaul’s Drag Race but really cemented herself as a voice for change through her strong stances on social media. Jackie is just climbing in her stardom and we can...
Ep19 - RuPaul Drag Race's Jackie Cox
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutesJACKIE COX joined THE TAKE ON as the first episode for SEASON 2 and we dived into everything voting and getting Agent Orange out of the White House. Jackie is very vocal about the state of this administration and how we can change all of this by VOTING. As a queer Persian Canadian drag queen Jackie sashay’d into all of our hearts on RuPaul’s Drag Race but really cemented herself as a voice for change through her strong stances on social media. Jackie is just climbing in her stardom and we can...
Ep18 - Tehran
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutesTEHRAN joined The Take On and we talked all things the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of this movement in 2020 America. Tehran has a way of cracking up anyone he is around so if you love to laugh, then this is the episode for you! Tehran has a made a name for himself as a stand up comedian and host for the Legendary Laugh Factory and as a biracial man, he has really brought together the Persian and Black community. Tehran has the charisma to carry a one name title like Madonn...
Ep17 - Bobbie Oliver
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutesBobbie Oliver joined The Take On and I didn't stop laughing the entire time! Bobbie has made herself a name in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy, and she shares her tips on how to navigate this misogynistic world. We also talked all about our thoughts of Trump as President and how to navigate in a family of Trump supporters. Bobbie has an educated twist to her jokes so when you're laughing, you're also learning something. She has created her own space called Tao Comedy Studio that h...
Ep16 - D'Lo
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutesD'LO KID joined The Take On and we dive in! D'Lo has such a unique way of connecting with the audience as he does his one man show. We talk about Trans representation in the media, and how D'Lo is working to create more diversity in Hollywood. Talking to D'Lo was so refreshing and it's one of my favorite episodes so far! More about D'Lo: D’Lo is a queer/transgender Tamil-Sri Lankan-American actor/writer/comedian whose work ranges from stand-up comedy, solo theater, plays, films and music prod...
Ep15 - Jane Johnsen
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutesFinally my besty, my best Judy, JANE JOHNSEN joined The Take On! What is the point of having a podcast if you can't have your hilarious friends on it?! We laughed so much SO if you don't like to laugh then don't listen to this! We talk all things from Kanye West to Real Housewives and everything in between. We get SHADY of course, so put on your sunnies today. This episode will renew your belief in comedy being a cure for everything....including Miss Rona. More about Jane: As an Entertainment...
Ep14 - David Yontef
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutesDAVID YONTEF joined The Take On and we spilled the tea all over the place! Put the blanket down for the picnic, we FOUND THE SHADE! If you love Bravo TV and want to hear from the proverbial horse himself David is your guy, not only is a reality star himself he now has a super successful podcast Behind the Velvet Rope, and he has talked to everyone from Real Housewives to Below Deck people and everyone in between. If you want to escape your own life and talk all things your fave Bravolebrities...
Ep13 - Dr. Contessa Melcalfe
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourDR. CONTESSA joined The Take On and no topic was off the table! We dived right into how reality TV has changed her life she since joined the cast of Married to Medicine. She blessed us with her black girl magic as we talked about what it takes to keep a family together with as demanding careers as being a doctor and reality star. Feeling uninspired? This is the episode for you because Contessa has the roadmap to living your best life. Hello Doctor. Hello Navy. Hello Wife. Hello Mother. Should...
Ep12 - Dr. James Q. Simmons
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourJAMES Q SIMMONS joined The Take On and what a perfect time with the pandemic on all our minds. James takes the fear out of taking control of your own health, and helps us deal with our fears and phobias. James makes medicine and healthcare palatable for all, and helps alleviate fear of doctors or "white coat syndrome." Can you get Covid-19 swallowing semen? Can you get Covid-19 from your Amazon package? We answer these and many other questions you might be too scared to ask your primary care ...
Ep11 - David Del Rio
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutesDAVID DEL RIO joined The Take On and we broke down his experiences on Broadway, the big screen, and the small screen, he has literally been on all the screens! David has made a way for himself in Hollywood and bringing this infectious energy. WE also discussed how David is also directing and producing his own work as well, we love someone with hustle especially in Hollywood. David has a way of navigating not only Hollywood but his life that is truly AWE-INSPIRING. More about David Del Rio: DA...
Ep10 - Arisce Wanzer
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourARISCE WANZER joined The Take On and we broke down transphobia in the black community as the BLM movement gains traction in America. Arisce talks about how hard it was for her to find her place in Hollywood as a proud trans woman of color. Arisce has clawed her way to the top of her industry, and it hasn't been easy dismantling the deep racism and transphobia that is present in Hollywood. If you're feeling unheard in your life, this episode will resonate with you! More about Arisce Wanzer: Ar...
Ep9 - Assaad Yacoub
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutesASSAAD YACOUB joined The Take On! Feeling STUCK? Well this episode will speak to you. Assaad talked all things directing and how to carve out your own space in Hollywood. What is the best way to take up space in your career, and how to lean into your creative power. Feeling STUCK? Well this episode will speak to you. Bio: Assaad Yacoub is a director, writer and producer, who attended NYFA's MFA in Filmmaking program. More about Assaad Yacoub: Assaad Yacoub is a director, writer and producer, ...
Ep8 - Mayhem Miller
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutesMAYHEM MILLER joined The Take On and we discussed finding positivity even during the darkest times and how to rise above those times with resilience. Mayhem opened up about all the ways RuPaul has opened the door for Queens of Color and how she is able to operate through the world with confidence, humor, and humility. More about Mayhem Miller: The drama is here! Mayhem Miller crashed the Drag Race party on Season 10. She started strong and won the very first challenge, but a peck-of-pickled p...
Ep7 - Kapil Talwalkar
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutesKAPIL TALWALKAR joined The Take On and shared what it is like being a South Asian actor in Hollywood and how we can navigate all of our own intersections. Carving out a part of the industry for yourself is no easy feat and Kapil has done it seamlessly. If you feel stuck in your life, this episode will resonate for you! More about Kapil Talwalkar: Kapil Talwalkar is an Indian-American actor. He lives in Los Angeles and studied acting at the University of Southern California. After being accept...
Ep6 - David Lopez
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutesDAVID LOPEZ joined The Take On and spoke about intersectionality and how to let go of opportunities that may not have been for you from the jump. Holding on too tight can be your undoing and in this conversation, we dive into how to unlearn some of the bad habits and traumas that we carry. We talk about creating space for ourselves to flourish and how to carve a part of the industry for your own way and in your own voice. Such a GEM episode! More about David Lopez: David Lopez is a top fashi...
Extra Extra! Amir is SPILLING THE TEA!
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutesMISSIN' US? Don't worry we know it's Quarantine so we are giving you a super SPECIAL extra dose of The Take On and it's just Amir this time. We are spilling some major TEA! We are diving into the world of celebrities and unveiling the dark side of being a publicist in Hollywood. From working with the nightmarish Erika Jayne from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to the lovable A-List actor Michale B. Jordan, Amir has worked for all the creme de la creme of Hollywood. Working as a publicist mea...