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18 May Episode 32: What I learned performing in Kenya

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18 Apr Episode 31: How to Excel in your Career with the Producer of Girls Trip and Little, James Lopez

Posted at 13:54h in Business, Entertainment, Film, Music, Podcast, Uncategorized by admin 2 Comments

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9436697/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] James Lopez, the Head of Motion Pictures at Will Packer Production, opens up about his journey from call center representative to Producer of Girls Trip and Little. He discusses his time in the music industry working at Atlantic Records and his transition in to the...

11 Apr Episode 30: When is it OK to Quit?

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04 Apr Episode 29: How to Career Pivot with Chef, TV Personality, and App developer Aliya LeeKong

Posted at 13:33h in Business, Podcast, Uncategorized by admin 0 Comments

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9261830/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Armed with a prestigious MBA, Aliya was on track to be a successful banker on Wall Street when she decided to leave her coveted job and trained at the International Culinary Center. She now calls herself a Chef, Cookbook Author, Television Personality, Mother and (now!) App...

Do you struggle getting to work? Are you afraid to show your work to others? Do you believe your work is not good enough? This is creative anxiety. Also known as self-doubt. Or your inner critic. Today, I want to walk through some steps to help you quiet your inner critic so you can continue flexing your creative muscle in peace.

28 Mar Ep 28: How to Overcome Creative Anxiety

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9168809/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Do you struggle getting to work? Are you afraid to show your work to others? Do you believe your work is not good enough? This is creative anxiety. Also known as self-doubt. Or your inner critic. Today, I want to walk through some steps to...

21 Mar Episode 27: Brown Nation’s Abi Varghese – How to Pitch to Netflix

Posted at 07:17h in Business, Film, Podcast, Uncategorized by admin 0 Comments

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9083690/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Abi Varghese recently launched his third TV comedy series - Metro Park. You may also know him as the writer and director of the popular Netflix series Brown Nation. Abi talks with us about writing a TV script, pitching to Netflix, and the process of...

14 Mar Episode 26: How to Promote Yourself

Posted at 07:42h in Business, Entertainment, Podcast, solo episode, Uncategorized by admin 0 Comments

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8998508/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] No matter how long you've been pursuing your creative passion, it is important to promote yourself. In this episode, Shereen shares how she promotes herself to maximize her exposure which in turn leads to more opportunities. If you need advice on how to promote your...

07 Mar Episode 25 Chaunte Wayans: How to Turn Pain into Laughter

Posted at 07:27h in Business, Entertainment, Podcast, Uncategorized by admin 1 Comment

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8898041/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Chaunte Wayans is a comedian, writer and actress who proudly represents the new generation of Wayans' legacy making its mark in Hollywood. In this episode of CREATIVE BREAKTHROUGH, Chaunte opens up about her ordeal with alcohol, as well as other trials and tribulations she has faced...

28 Feb Episode 24: What Happens When You’re Not Grateful

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8812547/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Over the past week, two pop culture stories have taken over the airwaves – the story of Jussie Smollett and the story of Jordyn Woods and the Kardashians. Both these stories highlight the importance of giving thanks for your opportunities. This week, Shereen discusses the...

21 Feb Episode 23: How to Become a Full-Time Creative Entrepreneur with JG Ayodele of Thandos Shoes

Posted at 08:33h in Design, Fashion, Podcast, Uncategorized by admin 4 Comments

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[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8715803/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/803433/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] JG Ayodele transitioned from Corporate America to Creative Entrepreneur, more specifically from banking to fashion. Jibolu "J.G." Ayodele is the co-founder of Thando's, a Lagos and NY based fashion company that provides a platform for African artists to design for a global audience. Join us,...