Behind The Real Podcast

Shawn Carter Peterson talks about life as a musician and actor from his Carnegie Hall performance to hanging with Snoop Dog on the set of Pitch Perfect 2. Follow Shawn on instagram @shawnthemaestro to stay updated on all the latest news!!

My guest speaker is actor Joe McQueen we talk about his first theatre production he was a lead in called “Portraits Of Love” directed by Parenthysis Gardener as well as the documentary he was in called Confessions Of A Superhero, the time when he met Stan Lee, and more right here on “Behind The Real”!!

Are guest speaker is Jenifer Rivera we talk to her about her podcast entitled “It’s all about self-love” her journey starting college as well as the power of encouraging others and the importance of mental health. All of this and more on the “Behind The Real Podcast“.

This is Part 2 with my guest speaker is Virgil Carter. We learn more about fitness as well as his work ethic and more stories working with Eddie Murphy.

My guest speaker is Virgil Carter he is an Actor/Writer/Producer/Poet/Director/Stuntman and Double for Eddie Murphy. Virgil was born and raised in Oakland we learn a little bit about his upbringing as well as about his passion for music/acting as well as some of the things he has learned doing stunts and working with Eddie Murphy.

My guest speaker writer,producer, and director Ebony P. Jones she has a southern upbringing in Memphis TN, she has lived all over from New York, Ohio, to Australia just to name a few. We get into how she moved to Los Angeles how she first developed her passion for writing and how she came up with the script “Jungle Alley” We find out all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

Originally from Texas, Marisha moved to California a decade ago to pursue her dream to be in the entertainment industry. She has worked in different facets of the industry but what brings her true joy is being able to help other people create projects. Her producing debut was back in 2014 which was followed by a few music videos, an eight part web series, and many social media shorts for influencers. She is currently attending the New York Film Academy to receive her masters degree in Film and Media Productions. She believes in showing the world how you can be dedicated in your faith and pursue being a light in the entertainment industry. She is building her independent tv network, film reels business, producing/directing micro-shorts for varies LA filmmakers, leads an all Womens bible discussion group for entertainers and is co-producing a feature film, Lex The Movie! You can find her on instagram @MarishaLJ!

My guest speaker is Filmmaker/Karate Practitioner Robert Parkham he is a retired American kickboxer and former five-time World Kickboxing Champion and former four-time Sport Karate Champion. His kickboxing record was 17-1 with 9 knockouts. Currently he directed a film called “Snow Black” starred in a film called “Mad As Hell” as well as numerous projects. Robert loved to give back and we find out what inspired him to get into the business plus more here on “Behind The Real”!!

My guests today are “The Powers of Pain” they are a professional wrestling tag team. They are best known for their tenure in Jim Crockett Promotions and the World Wrestling Federation. We learn about there history in the wrestling business some of the stories they share being on the road as well as a few goals they would like to complete and the childhood upbringing we learn All of this and more on “Behind The Real”!!

My guest speaker is Actor/Writer/Producer/Director Choice Skinner Choice Skinner was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He trained for over four years of diligent study at Bobbie Chance's "Expressions Unlimited" acting studio which prepared Choice for appearances on television shows like "The District", “How I met Your Mother” also in films titled "Killjoy 2 Deliverance From Evil", "Black Magic" and the horror/comedy film "Cryptz" in which he starred as lead.
A sample of his additional acting work includes an episode of "The Shield", the prestigious television show “Lost” (in which he performed a stunt), the film "Transylmainia" and most recent “Free Samples” starring Jessie Eisenburg and Jason Ritter
With the birth of his film company Darkan Entertainment, Choice’s influence as a film director can be seen in the award winning dramatic short film “Brotherly Love”, and webisode “The One Percent”. He also won Oscar award winning actress Octavia Spencer’s Facebook Short Film Competition with the short “A Second Thought” His production partnership with Vincenzo Productions owned and operated by writer producer Tony Germinario birthed the opportunity for him to direct his first full length feature film “Wingman, Inc.”
Recently, Choice starred in an episode of the CW’s television show “All American”, is currently in post‐production putting the final touches on his second feature film, a Christian drama entitled “Keep The Faith” and is in post‐production of his third feature film a romantic dramedy “A New Life”.

Vanessa and Bernadette Zimmermann are sisters that are only 14 months apart. Vanessa being born here in the US, and Bernadette being born in Austria, Vienna. They were raised in Pacific Palisades, and moved once they began high school, towards West Los Angeles. Their passion for acting began at such a young age, but they both are just beginning their journey into the acting industry.

My guest speaker is Actor Ronald Gonzales-Trujillo we talk about his current web series “Love @ First Sight”, his upbringing in Riverside California as well as how he first started his journey into the art of acting. We find out about all of this and more on “Behind The Real“!!

My guest speaker Nurse/Actress Judith E. Taranto talks about her upbringing growing up in the Bronx,New York how she created her own production company J.E.T productions, how she discovered her passion for acting as well as how she become a nurse. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker is creator of “The Mekbib Clothing line” as well as podcast host of “Yoel’s Hangouts” Yoel Aynalem!! We talk about his upbringing being born in Israel moving to Jerusalem as well as living in Portland, Oregon before setting his ways here to Los Angeles. He is someone who has had an incredible curiosity and passion for art since being a kid also we discover why it’s important to always stay motivated and healthy. We discover this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Olusheyi is an actor/singer/pastor he was born in San Jose California and resides in Los Angeles. He is a devoted father as well as a grandfather who loves life as well as everyone he comes around. He has his new album coming out called “Welcome to the love room” we talk about his part in the live stage play “Godspell” what inspired him to become a pastor, his podcast called Big O’s countdown, as well as some of his future goals, we find out about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker is Composer, Arranger,Orchestrator,Vocalist, and Musical Director Eric Butler

Eric Butler brings a wealth of musical diversity and experience to every project he gets involved with. Originally Eric hails from East Orange, New Jersey, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. He played in the New Jersey All-State Orchestra holding the 1st-Chair/Principal Trumpet position as well as being a member of the New Jersey All-State Chorus, judged as the top tenor voice in the state and awarded the position of section leader in a 500-voice choir.

Attending Boston, Massachusetts’ prestigious Berklee College of Music with a major in arranging, composition, and orchestration. He performed as lead vocalist for the Annual Music Educators of Massachusetts Conference, arranging and orchestrating his own compositions, and receiving recognition in the world-renowned Down Beat (the jazz magazine) for his exciting performances.

He composed, orchestrated, and produced the themes and underscored music for the films: The Club, starring Tommy Ford; Art and Atoms, Getty Musem documentary; the orchestral score inclusive of sound design for The Gifted, starring Dick Anthony Williams; NBC-TV-syndicated series: Images and Realities’ episodes: African American Men, hosted by Louis Gossett Jr.; The African American Family, hosted by Danny Glover and Esther Rolle; and African American Women, hosted by Vanessa Williams, Queen Latifah, and poet/author Maya Angelou, He composed the theme for the weekly TV series, ABF–America’s Black Forum, hosted by Julian Bond.

His compositions, arrangements, and orchestrations have contributed to The Tonight Show, hosted by Johnny Carson; Lou Rawls–UNCF Parade of Stars, The 1992 U.S. Olympic Festival, and the TV series Fame. Additionally, he was responsible for the acclaimed dance, vocal and choral arrangements and orchestrations for The Martin Luther King- Kennedy Center Special production number, For All We Know medley, choreographed by Dream Girls/Michael Jackson‘s choreographer, Michael Peters, with a featured performance by Michael Peters and Fame/Academy Awards’ choreographer, Debbie Allen.

Eric has written choir arrangements for Pattie Labelle on the Frank Sinatra TV special, Sinatra–80 Years My Way and choir arrangements for the Doobie Brothers’ tour. Additional orchestrations for CDs include: The Road To El Dorado by Elton John for Dreamworks’ animation feature film and soundtrack of the same title, plus The Young Americans, produced by Quincy Jones, and Luis Miguel’s 2000 CD on Lion’s Records.

My guest speaker Chris Martin, Esq. was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles and is a proud product of Dorsey High School. An all around rennaissance man, he is also a lawyer, lead singer of the band Brownsuede and made his acting debut in 2020. The Brownsuede EP is available on all streaming platforms! We Learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”! SECwORiu9cG8Dw8DafDO

My guest speaker Joan Moten, is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a retiree from United Airlines in Houston, Texas, after 25 years of service. Among her multifaceted list of attributes, she is also a former model, and interior decorator. Currently, Moten is honing these skills masterfully as a set designer for both, stage and film. Joan has also penned an associate producer credit to her name, for the short film "Maggie".

As a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, Joan utterly shocked those who've known her best, when her adventurous spirit relocated her to Los Angeles, where she followed in her youngest sons footsteps into the acting industry. A new beginning that Joan has since embraced with passion, fortitude and commitment.

Under the tutelage of one of the most recognized acting coaches nationally, the multi award winning, Choice Skinner, Joan, is vastly becoming a force to be reckoned with, in the genres of stage and film. Noted for her seamless delivery in some of the most tender notations on stage, to her electrifying, show stopping performances on film, Joan is undeniably making her mark, in Hollywood and beyond.

Her earlier to most recent works
Include:

Stage Productions:

-White Nights - Black Paradise
-Same Stranger
-Maggie (One Woman Show)

Films:

Black Lightning - Tobias Revenge
Once Upon A Lifetime
Right Where You Need To Be
Maggie (Short Film)
A New Life

Producer credits:
Associate Producer "Maggie" (Short film)

My guest speaker is Actor/Writer/ and creator of the hit show “Unpacked” on fox soul Hari Williams he is a Southern California native and proud alumni of Howard University where he earned a BFA in Theater Arts and Film Production. He was fortunate to find his passion for performance and storytelling early and has been pursuing it ever since.
His 2017 lead performance in the in the Road Theater’s production of “Little Children Dream of God” was awarded ‘Star Making Performance’ by Stage Scene LA. His recent TV appearances include guest stars on the “For the Love of Jason” on UMC and Bounce TV comedies “In the Cut” and “Family Time” along with Freeform’s “Famous in Love” and Netflix’s “Drug Lords.” His lead role in the short film drama “Mid City Blue” earned HBO Best Narrative Short at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and the engaging romantic comedy, “Stuck” has won audience awards at film festivals across the country including Best Actor at the Shreveport Urban Film Festival. He has written webseries, shorts, feature films, and TV series. One of the most notable being his historical action drama “Unconquered” that tells the heroic true story of the Black Seminoles of Florida; it was a Quarterfinalist in the 2019 Academy Nicchols Screenwriting competition. He is the creator of the sketch comedy, discussion series “Unpacked,” a combination of ‘Chappelle’s Show’ and ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’, the show uses satire to engage around pressing social issues. Unpacked premiered this past summer and is currently preparing for it’s upcoming season. You can follow @HariWilliams on social media to keep up with his creative journey. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer and now Author of the “Covid Letters” Spencer’s book chronicles the time line of Covid-19 and the personal losses of family members and friends while dealing with his own depression brought on by the isolation of the mandated lockdowns.

My guest speaker is a independent rapper his name is Zay Zayy we talk about his journey as an artist growing up in the hood, his time in prison, his eye for fashion and how he met his manager James Knox as well as independent rapper Circle Marsh.

My guest speaker is Rapper/Gourmet Chef Circle Marsh he is an artist whose passion was influenced by the church and local neighborhood guys during his childhood. He began playing the drums for the choir that intrigued him at the West Angeles church. This sparked something in him that he holds to this day, which is the gift of creating his own music and sound. This sound inspires. This sound is struggle and success. This sound is to give hope to the hopeless. Marsh’s latest effort, Loving Memory, featured 15 tracks that tell a unique story with each song. It chronicles difficult parts of his life that he has overcome and honors his late mother. With that said, Circle Marsh will be dropping a project on November 11th on all streaming platforms. We here about this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker JaDarrel ( JD to his friends) was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. His lifelong desire to be an actor was nurtured by a love of sketch and improv comedy, in particular shows like ‘ In Living Color’ , ‘SNL’ , ‘ Whose Line is It Anyway’ , ' Mad TV' and ‘ Chappelle’s Show’. His acting role models are Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray.He did a 5 year stint in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman ( medic) for the Marines from 2003 to 2008. His acting career started in 2010. He has previously performed and/or trained at The LA Connection, The Second City Hollywood, IO West and The Underground. His film and TV credits included "MegaShark Vs Crocosaurus", the All Def Digital movie ‘Major Label’, HBO’s ‘Insecure’ , 'Dueces', ' White T' and Netflix's ' 100 Humans'. His music video credits include Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’, Kevin Gates' 'Push It', Buzz Low's ' Thong Song Remix' and Tim Hicks ' No Truck Song'. He has done commercials for Geico, Tekkan Tag Team, Kelley Blue Book and Disney Plus. In addition to acting, JaDarrel is a writer for pop culture site ‘God Hates Geeks’, the lead contributor to the popular blog ‘ Belser-Verse’ on Facebook and Instagram. JaDarrel is currently a memeber of the sketch show ' TMI Hollywood' and co-host of the pop culture podcast ' Droppin' That Culture With JD and AJ'. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

They say take a dash of Niecy Nash, mix with a pinch Yvette Nicole Brown, then toss with a bit gravitas of Oprah and you get…
Déjà Dee!

From impersonating Diana Ross with her blue bathrobe as her long locs to the Emmy Awarding winning show BANSHEE; Déjà Dee was destined to entertain!

Déjà had an incredibly successful radio career but after 17 years she left the mic to pursue her Dream full-time in LA. Five months later Déjà Dee landed her first series!

In 2012 to 2015, Déjà Dee spent 3 amazing season’s as the fun, loving and “take care of business” Alma on the Cinemax crime drama BANSHEE. During that time Déjà also recurred on FOX'S hit drama "SLEEPY HOLLOW,” Guest Stared on CBS’s THE INSPECTORS, and appeared on CBS’s CRIMINAL MINDS. However, with the majority of her auditions and bookings coming from the Southeast it was time to make another move. Déjà Dee relocated to Atlanta in the fall of 2015 and in the first 2 weeks she was cast in ABC’s NASHVILLE and her first comedy series recurring as the DEA Agent in TBS’ THE DETOUR from the writers of THE DAILY SHOW. And the opportunities kept coming from recurring Guest Star credits for QUEEN SUGAR on OWN as Nova’s grounded best friend, Sundance AMC's HAP AND LEONARD with Michael K Williams, and Lee Daniels’ musical drama STAR with Queen Latifah.

This hard working, passionate and versatile actress will be everywhere this year with films like RICHARD JEWELL directed by the Legendary Clint Eastwood, FREAKY FRIDAY THE 13th with Vince Vaughn to Guest Starring in PARAMOUNT’S PARADISE LOST, and Steven Spielberg’s AMAZING STORIES on APPLE TV+ with Nick Nolte and Josh Hartnett. Plus, later this year in what is sure to be a powerful and conversation catalyst from Oscar Winning Director Barry Jenkins’ UNDERGROUND RAILROAD on AMAZON PRIME as the wise and charismatic mother Sybil. When Déjà Dee is not on set she enjoys helping other actors as an acting coach, and taking long rides on the trail as a novice cyclist. Under her company DREAM IT FIRST PRODUCTIONS, LLC, Déjà Dee also produces The Working Actor Mentorship Program.

Déjà Dee is represented by Vanessa Adams at Sol Talent in the Southeast and Theo Caesar at 90210 Talent in LA. You can follow Déjà on Instagram @dejadeetv.

My Guest Speaker Deonte' Bolden is an Actor, Writer, Director, Host, and now an Award Winning Author, Deonte' has appeared in numerous independent films and staged plays. Some of his credits includes the lead roles in "A Raisin In The Sun", "Holidaze", and "Dylan Douglas Does A Do Over" in Los Angeles. He recently hit the stage in Atlanta playing three roles in “ A Christmas Carol” alongside of actor Palmer Williams of Tyler Perry Productions. He is also the CEO/ Founder of his inspirational production company, Deonte' Bolden Productions, and has written and directed many productions such as the online award nominated Web Series “ The Price Of Fame" which was the official selection at The Miami Web Fest in 2016. He recently relocated to Atlanta and put on his first Award Nominated hit stage production titled "Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places" which sold out two shows. He also is the founder and host of the award nominated DNA Podcast Show, where they are discovering, nurturing, and applying God’s word to their everyday lives. In March 2020, he released his first book titled “ Purpose Pains,” in which he was recently awarded the 2020 Accomplished Literary Award at The 9th Annual PEACH Theater Awards. Deonte' continues to strive for greatness as he is now in pre-production for his upcoming short film titled " The Skin I'm In Vol.1 Melanin Melanie" in which he uses his voice, platform, and creativity to provide an inspirational message concerning the sensitive topic of racism. The film will be released in 2021 along with many other projects that will launch from Deonte' Bolden Productions.

My guest speaker Actor/Educator/Choir Director Ty Snow is a special needs school teacher for the Pasadena Unified School District, as well as a actor that has been in numerous hit reality TV shows and a stage play entitled “99/half just won’t do”, he has his own gospel choir called Xtreme Purpose and he also leads the KJLH gospel choir. We talk about his recent TV show on Netflix “100 Humans” How the “TIC TAC TOE” song he had sung on the show 100 Humans going viral and we also talk about the TV pilot he is working on entitled “Family Still Matters”, along with other projects that he is currently working on. We talk about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Actor/Deacon of the True Light Baptist church Jake Johnson we talk about his latest film “Mama Tell Me Why” directed by Tanja Henderson how this stage play was into a film. Also we talk about The BLM movement, what was the spark that lead him to pursue acting and his experience in Greensboro North Carolina. We get into all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Verrin T. Cofield is a Independent Filmmaker/Actor/Writer/Producer Verrin T. Cofield he was born in Bad Kissingen, Germany is an American Writer, Actor, and Producer. He is known for "It's On You"(Writer 2020 In- Development) "The Pursuit Of Certainty"(2019 Post Production) and "The Roommates".(2017). Verrin Cofield has three siblings Danny Cofield(Father) Sandy Cofield (Mother) and Chad Cofield(Brother). Verrin and his family traveled state to state when he was younger, his dad was a honorable member of the United States Army. This will be his first time stepping into a producers role for his upcoming project. Verrin loves the idea of delivering inspiring, impactful, and uplifting messages that will leave people empowered. He has a strong mind for business as well, he loves discussing generational wealth, Investing in assets, listening to motivational speakers, and reading personal development books. Some of Verrin's hobbies are playing basketball, exercising, traveling, taking long road trips, listening to music, and eating authentic Italian food. His favorite movies are The Pursuit Of Happiness, John Q, Coach Carter, Remember The Titans, Men Of Honor, Godfather Two, and Scarface. We learn about this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Award winning Actress/Director/Playwright/Producer/Author Alretha Thomas. Her background is as diverse as her personality. She started at the age of ten, when her 5th grade teacher picked and read her short story assignment in front of the class-that simple, loving act empowered a new writer. Continuing in high school, her numerous original oratorical conquests on the Speech Team led her to a journalism concentration at USC. Upon graduating, Alretha soon realized that her interest in journalism was not heartfelt. While at the taping of a live sitcom, the producer noticed her and encouraged her hand at modeling. Modeling didn't mean much to her, but it did lead her to acting and a NAACP Theatre Award Nomination (1993) for BEST ACTRESS. Alretha took a break from acting and began to write full-time. Her church gave her an outlet to fulfill her writing desires through their Liturgical Fine Arts Department wherein Alretha penned twelve theatre pieces, six of which she directed-the community response was overwhelming. This led to full-length plays outside of the church. In 2002, The Stella Adler Theater presented A Shrine to Junior. The play was nominated for an NAACP Theatre Award and in 2004, Alretha's play, Civil Rites, was the recipient of an NAACP Theatre Award. Her play Grandpa's Truth ran at the Inglewood Playhouse in Inglewood, California in 2006, and was extended more than once by popular demand. Not only did radio station KJLH support by recommending this production to its listeners, but notables like the Mayor of Inglewood, Roosevelt Dorn, and music legends like Freda Payne and Stevie Wonder had critical acclaim for Grandpa's Truth. This wonderful piece was featured on Channel 5 (KTLA News) by Entertainment Reporter, Sam Rubin. Additionally, in 2007, Alretha's play that she wrote and directed, Sacrificing Simone, had a successful run at Stage 52 in Los Angeles and was called "an inspirational crowd pleaser" by the Los Angeles Times and in 2009, Alretha's groundbreaking One, Woman Two Lives, starring Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show), directed by four-time NAACP Image Award Best Director recipient Denise Dowse, garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences. In between plays, Alretha's first novel Daughter Denied was launched in 2008 and has received glowing reviews from readers and book clubs across the country. Representing her books, Alretha has been the guest on many radio shows and television shows including San Francisco Public Affairs show Bay Sunday with Barbara Rodgers on KTLA Channel 5. In 2011, Alretha launched her second novel, Dancing Her Dreams Away, and it was also well received. Her third novel, Married in the Nick of Nine, spawned a four-book series that was acquired by Soul Mate Publishing in January 2014. Alretha's award winning third indie novel, Four Ladies Only, was released February 2014. Alretha's first mystery novel, Missing Melissa, was released in 2015. In 2016, Justice for Jessica, the first book in her new Detective Rachel Storme series, was released. In 2016 Alretha returned to acting. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker is Educator/Wrestling Enthusiast/Bartender Robert E. Jackson he is a custodian at Manhattan Beach Middle School and we go in depth talking about which lead him to working in the educational field, his passion for wrestling, as well as his joy for bartending, and the importance of leaving a legacy behind. We learn about all this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Jessica Shaday Simington was born in Los Angeles, California. She is a recent graduate from California State University, Dominguez Hills obtaining her B.A in Theater Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies (Comparative Cultures). At a young age, she would reenact movie scenes and sing to herself in the mirror. Her love for the Arts flourished from talents shows in her local community, church skits, and the Boys and Girls Club where she joined the Peapod Program under Will I Am from the music group Black Eyed Peas. Her love for Theater elevated through Theatrical Productions such as, If the Church Don’t Cry Out, Truth Lies and Hidden Agenda, A Question of Grace, Misleading Lady , Can God’s Love Reach You in The Dark, and the notable play Before It Hits Home by Cheryl West (performed at CSUDH/ Director Donis Leonard) where she won Best Supporting Role for the characters Angel and Simone. She is an Author of the newly published Book entitled “Pick Up Your Crown” that focuses on breaking cycles of abuse while taking accountability and seeking the help of God. We learn about all this and more on “Behind The Real”.

Wesley Pate Jr. Is a former engineer, philanthropist, investor and general contractor turned entrepreneur. With, ventures in everything from real estate, logistics, automotive to film and television. He is a Los Angeles native raised in the South with over 37 years in business. He is a Father and a Mentor that currently works with the Developmentally Disabled population. Mr. Pate takes every venture seriously and every business relationship is valuable to him. A man of his word , his faith influences his approach in business. He is young at heart, full of life, optimistic and truly a jack of all trades. We learn about all this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Actress/Writer/and Producer Chrishauna Johnson is what you get when talent and purpose meet. She is a dynamic actress who was bit by the acting bug at an early age she was born and raised in her hometown of Indianapolis where she began her acting career performing with various local and regional theaters. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles and has appeared in several plays and independent films. She also has her own production company entitled “Ophie Hill Productions” We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”!

My guest speaker D.R. Bellard is a theater trained actor, filmmaker, writer and standup comedian from Houston Tx. He's starred in multiple stage productions, independent films, national commercials and music videos including assistant directing Brandy latest music video "Baby Mama" ft. Chance the Rapper. He has directed and written 3 award winning short films (9 in total) He's best known for his latest "Shot by an Angel" receiving rave reviews and is a Merit Award winner in the "Hollywood Best Shorts" Competition.

The film qualified to be nominated for an Academy Award and also was just recently accepted into the narrative short film category at the prestigious LA Black Film festival being held Sept 10-13, 2020. He's currently looking for investors and distribution to turn "Shot by an Angel" into a feature length film and has also recently started the "Narrow Path Podcast" where he highlights under appreciated talented artists in the industry, while they just have fun and act a fool. He can be found on Youtube and most other podcast listening platforms.

He's a graduate of Theater of Arts Hollywood Performing Arts School with a Occupational Studies degree in Theatre and is also a graduate of New York Film Academy (Los Angeles) with an Associates Degree of Fine Arts in filmmaking.

My guest speaker Director Brandon Maurice Woodrin was born on August 23, 1987 in New Orleans, He's the oldest of two younger sisters, after graduating from high school, Brandon moved to Los Angeles in 2010 and enrolled at The Los Angeles Film School. Once graduating Brandon moved back home to New Orleans to work for NCIS New Orleans seasons 1 - 3 as a 4th set PA, after wrapping the end of season 3 Brandon moved back to Los Angeles in 2018, Directing a few music videos before speaking with his mentor about coming on as a Ex Producers for the movie. Recently Brandon Woodrin is directing the film “Me And The Dragons Daughter. We learn about this and more on “Behind The Real

My guest speaker Kenny Henry aka: The King Konnector is from Lake Charles, Louisiana. The King Konnector is a Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist, Life Coach, and Lifestyle consultant. I connect people to the people and resources he quotes. He interviews artists, student’s, business owners, as well as entrepreneurs. Kenny’s 3 keys to success in life is inspiration, motivation, and action. He also landed acting roles, has a career in Fashion and continues to be a helping source for people. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Actress/Producer Cassandra Raphael She was born in Boston ,Massachusetts while attending the Lords Academy School at the age of 5, she discoverd they were having auditions for Goldie Locks and the Three Bears, she auditioned, and booked the role of Mama Bear. That is where Cassandra caught the acting bug. She then booked a role in every school play, including Miss Hannigan, where the director closed auditions right after she came in, because she booked the role on the spot. At the age of 15 years old she received her first agent, and then began booking commercials, print work, fashion shows and films. Her first film was In Our House where she played the lead and received acclaim for her performance. Cassandra then went on to book the film Karmaloop and Soul Sister. After graduating Northeastern University, she decided to move to Los Angeles where she booked commercials and films such as The Next One, Mick and Jenny, Assassin Behind the Glass, and Director Mark Ridely’s film The Board. Cassandra started the production company, C.Raphael Productions. The company went on to produce Life in LA, The 60 Second Project, A Raisin in the Sun, and currently now producing the feature film A Broken Chain. We hear about all this and more on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker Casting Director/Hip Hop artist Danny Flores was born and raised in South Los Angeles, his music artist name he goes by is Lord Roka. We talk about one of his latest films that he is currently casting staring Marcus T. Paulk which is currently in development that is being pitched to Netflix also we talk about his music career and the joy he has with the reward of helping others. All this and more on “Behind The Real”

Writer/Director/Filmmaker/Producer/Social Worker/Foster Mother Mrs. Mary Knight. She is a survivor of incest and child pornography her parents were members of the KKK and pedophiles. Mary’s upbringing was very rough!! Despite all she had endured she shares her testimonies through her films and one of her quotes is “Each ​film That I make has a message I feel compelled to tell.” She enjoys Yoga, Hiking, as well as spending time with her children. She loves to help people and she shares her journey right here on “Behind The Real”

Peachanda DuBose; Writer/Director/Producer: 2x NAACP award winning writer, playwright, director, author, and producer. Also she is the founder and creator of three award brands: The Peach Theatre Awards Cruise, The Mayan Industry Awards , and The Pioneer Awards. Peachanda DuBose is also the founder and CEO of her own production company Mayan Productions. On the podcast we talk a her journey growing up in Norfolk Virginia, How she became a playwright as well as becoming the first woman to have a residency at “The Hudson Theatre” we talk about this and more on “Behind The Real”!!

TV Host,Entertainment Reporter,Producer, and Actress LaCora Stephens. We talk about her upbringing in Florida how she graduated from a HBCU in Tallahassee. How her love for theatre started as well as her growth in films and commercials. She is also a member of Women In Film, and she is the TV Show host and executive producer of the Christian Entertainment Talk Show called the Yes Show! Which is an acronym that stands for Young, Entertaining, and Saved. We also talk about How she first got started teaching English as a second language to students in Taiwan and how “Fostering Images” was picked up by the Pasadena unified school district’s after school program entitled “Learns. All this and more on “Behind The Real”!!

Musician,Singer,Pianist,Arranger,Conductor Darrell Alston. We talk about his recent zoom concert with Motown legend Thelma Houston, How he has met and performed with the late Alretha Franklin, We talk about different cultures and some of the places around the world he has traveled too, What influenced him to get into music, and how he staying busy during this pandemic! All this and more on “Behind The Real”.

Actor/Former Wrestler/Comedian Darrin Chase. We talk about his upbringing in Minnesota. How he moved to Seattle and that’s where he first started to explore the realms of comedy, the time he met Joe Rogan, How he is a Little Caesars survivor, as well as his journey as a wrestler on the independent circuit. All this and more on “Behind The Real”!

My guest speaker Actor/Wrestler/Model/Public Figure Marcus Nel Jamal Hamm aka: Marcus Jordan. We talk about his latest film titled “Heaven’s Revenge”, The Black Lives Matter Movement, The importance of being a father, his career as a wrestler under the name Marcus Jordan, as well as his upbringing in Maryland. All this and more here on “Behind The Real”!

Ms Drama Ganza is a Hip Hop-Soul Singer/Songwriter/Emcee specializing in songwriting, live performances, lead and background vocals. We talk about her upbringing in Milwaukee as well as being born in Ohio. We talk about her book “History is a part of me” as well as how she impacted the school system by being a reading interventionist. Also we get into her journey as an author of the hit book as well as song she has created entitled“History is a part of me”All this and more here on “Behind The Real”

My guest speaker Actress, Author,Writer, Producer, Director, and Creator of CMCG apparel Knajula Edwards we talk about her journey growing up in Carthage, Texas moving to Dallas to eventually landing in L. A, we get into how she created CMCG apparel which is an acronym that stands for Child Of Maggie Child Of God, we talk about her novel that she is working on 21 days of God, as well as her Script entitled “Soulmates” as well as her journey as an actress and how she is saving souls for Christ!! This and more right here on “Behind The Real”.

My guest speaker YMCA Program Coordinator/Actress/Poet Marquitta Lloyd aka: Quitta Ineice talks about her upbringing in Los Angeles, California. Also we get into her poetry book entitled “PRYDE IN PRINT” PRYDE is an acronym which stands for Powerful, Resilient, Young, Determined, and Encouraged. We also talk about her journey joining the KJLH Gospel choir, and how she was always a performer growing up, as well as her journey as an actress in theatre stage plays.

My guest speaker co founder of Amped Up Wrestling Sean Black aka: The Urban Juggernaut talks about his upbringing in Inglewood, California. How he is a lifeguard for children and adults with special needs through the company he works for called Ability first and how he created his own wrestling company as well as how continues to wrestle on the independent circuit. Also we get into how he created Comptonmania!

My guest speaker Corey Hall Founder of Rooted Apparel talks about his upbringing in South Central L.A as well as how God gave him the vision to create his clothing line Rooted which is an acronym that stands for “Reign Over Obstacles Throughout Each Day”. Also we talk about his mentorship called “CHOICES” that he is growing through B.E.F.I.C Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church. As well as he is impacting the inner city by being a motivational speaker talking to them about the importance of having GOD in your life, credit, investments, and how to save money.

My guest speaker Actress,Poet, and Playwright Parenthysis E. Gardner talks about her non-profit organization “the P.S.O.A.R Collation” her teacher Linda Battles who influenced her journey from the very beginning to be the great Actress , Playwright and Stage Director that she is today. Also she talks about her latest project that she is working on called “DRIVE”, her book 3,655 miles to kismet, along with a plethora of projects she has worked on along the way.

My guest speaker Former English Teacher /Actor/Filmmaker Adel L. Morales talks about his upbringing in NYC. How he attended the NYC Grad School Film Program, the time he met actress Rosario Dawson, how he was under the tutelage of filmmaker Spike Lee, And we also talk about his latest Film “Release” that premiered at the Urbanworld Film Festival in 2019 and is currently on the UMC channel.

My guest speaker Shelley Meche’tte we talk about her childhood growing up as the only child being raised in a single parent household. How she was very active at her church how it influenced her love for the stage. We also get into how she created a non-profit organization, The Powerful Woman’s conference, her book “70 days of happy life is better when you smile”, her acting and directing projects and what influenced her to be a trailblazer for woman.

My guest speaker is producer/writer/ and director Tamieka Briscoe she talks about her current project that she has created entitled “QT The Series” as well as her upbringing in Washington D.C how she successfully achieved all of her accomplishments as a single mother and what influenced her to move to Los Angeles.

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My guest speaker Anthony Faison Jr, Talks about his journey growing up in Los Angeles how both of his parents influenced him to play the saxophone how his producer and mentor helped him with his first album entitled “Apartment 12” and we talk about the joy of teaching and parenthood.

My guest speaker Elijah Rock talks about his upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio How he was trained at a young age the art of Tap Dance, Spiritual Hymns, Jazz, and Theatre. Also we discuss his current project’s as well as the people who helped influenced him along the way.

My guest Helen Kennedy Turner talks about her upbringing in England her journey in acting school how she was motivated at a young age to write comedy as well as to pursue a path as a voice over artist. Also we discuss how she moved to Los Angeles and how she first got involved with the Sony pictures Charity “Young Storytellers L.A” and we talk about some of her current films that she is starring in such as “Wasted Seed”, “Holiday”, and Whore: Table#6 as well as the success she has had at some of the film festivals.

My guest speaker Byron Nora talks about his upbringing growing up in Louisiana. When he first started his journey into acting the story that propelled his move to Los Angeles as well as how he became a model for Calvin Klein which eventually helped him open up more doors into the fashion world. Also the story of how he became a stage director and an acting coach.

My guest Tiffany M. Hobbs talks about her childhood being born in New York to moving to Los Angeles at a very young age her recent accolades as a social activist as well as a photographer while continuing to work as a teacher. Also we get into a little bit of her educational accomplishments graduating from USC being a ghostwriter and her journey as a underground hip hop artist!

My guest speaker Steven James Tingus talks about his journey being an advocate for disability inclusion how he worked with former president George W. Bush how it’s been working as a executive producer and actor in film/theatre also his latest film projects and how he met the talented Viola Davis and was featured in Lenny Kravitz latest music video.

My guest speaker Rachel Blaze Bullard aka: Rae Lashea talks about her recent novel “52 weeks of Miracles” as well as the importance of wellness and holistic health along with the journey from growing up in Brooklyn NY to moving to Los Angeles.

My guest speaker Sharon Y. Judie talks about her Journey growing up in Compton California. What motivated her to write her first script for her church her book “Misleading Lady” Which became a Hit stage play. As well as the business conference that ultimately catapulted her to further success as a Playwright as well as creating 10 talent productions.

My guest speaker Mark E. Ridley talks about his journey career as a writer/model/actor/director and a clothing designer his film “Stolen Breath” and how he grew up with a musically inclined family and how he knew the late great Little Richard.

My guest Tamechi talks about his career as a fashion designer how he created the MC Hammer pants and his latest endeavors in the fashion world.

My guest Trisha Mann Grant talks about her astonishing career some of the struggles she has gone through as well as accomplishments she has made along the many paths that life gives you.

My guest Danayia Stedham talks about her Journey as a Comedian/Actress

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