Happy New Year, friends! THANK YOU for sharing this year with me. As we close out 2015, and greet 2016, wanted to share few highlights of this year… Hosting – Interviewing my friends LaQuita, Emily and Rebecca on the ActorsE Chat show about their upcoming projects. Hosting work is such fun, more like a conversation […]
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A new chapter begins with a new website
I’ve been MIA for the last few months, and I missed you! I spent my summer and fall working closely with my consulting clients, and working on a brand new look for my website and business. I also did quite a bit of traveling (and running). It was also a time for personal reflection and […]
A Lesson from Sir Ian McKellen
Last night, I attended a screening of the film “Mr. Holmes,” starring Sir Ian McKellen and Laura Linney. Before the screening, there was a Q&A with McKellen and filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. Together, they discussed the process of creating a character and bringing him to life. There are many steps, to be sure. But it […]
Getting beyond “only so far” with The Coachzing Show
We were told, growing up, that if you kept your head down and worked hard, you’d be recognized and rewarded for your hard work. We were told, in school, that if you played by the rules, and worked hard, you’d be recognized and rewarded for your hard work. We were told, at some point in […]
Commencement
It’s JUNE! Holy crap, this year is flying by. Over the weekend, I had the privilege of witnessing a commencement ceremony for the students of Minds Matter of Los Angeles. For the past three years, I’ve spent my Saturdays mentoring a girl named Genesis. Now, that young woman is graduating from high school and preparing […]
Art and Entrepreneurship
A couple of weeks ago, I spoke with a young actor about the business of The Business. He’s an acting student at a local university, and wanted to learn more about what life is really like for someone to pursue acting as a profession. It’s not easy, but it’s a lot of fun, for starters. […]