On our eighth episode: Get ready to be inspired as Grace Shen graces us with a reminder of how God never forgets His promises and His beautiful timing. Grace's tale in her acting career came back even years after investing in her corporate job. She also discusses topics including being an immigrant actor, the importance of childlike wonder and more! If you need to be encouraged about it never being too late to pursue your God given dreams, this is for you!

Grace Shen is a Los Angeles based actress who was born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. Grace received her Bachelors of Education from the University of British Columbia before she pursued her dream of acting. She is an alumni of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles.

Some of Grace’s favorite theatre credits include: The Joy Luck Club, The King and I, Miss Saigon, South Paci

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On our seventh episode: Come sit with the passionate talent manager Diego Calderon as he shares tips on firstly what he looks for when representing a talent, how to be value driven by being a multifaceted artist, the importance of social media as landing roles and source of income, defining success through a biblical lens and more. If you need tips on how to get represented or even how to be a valuable talent to your representation, this one's for you!

Diego Calderon is the founder and talent manager at Anthem Collective Management, which officially launched in 2020. He oversees a diverse and accomplished roster of clients, including actor Robert Amaya, casting director Beverly Holloway, influencer Hailey Julia, NFL agent Kelli Masters, actress Leigh-Allyn Baker, and personalities like Elizabeth Gibson and Emily Hutchinson, who is also a TV host and best-selling author.

In 2024, Diego expanded the company with Anthem Collective Influencers, an arm that works with a network of content creators to secure brand deals, generating over $50K in sales in its first year. Known for his strategic vision and commitment to his clients' success, Diego's unique approach prioritizes relationships over representation, navigating the complexities of the entertainment world with grace and efficiency.

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On our sixth episode: Amber shines brightly in this episode as she shares some positive wisdom well above her age. She encourages actors to pray for your fellow colleagues who might be up against the same role (talk about praying for thine enemies!). Also in this episode we dive deeper about the potential of social media & brand collaborations, imposter syndromes when you're in a role, and more . If you're looking to be encouraged with a bright new perspective in a seemingly bleak season, this ones for you!

Amber Janea is a California born, Texas raised actress, singer, and dancer living in NYC. The AADA Graduate, currently signed to Rebel Creative Group and Take 3 Talent, has been blessed to work on the sets of 'Law and Order: SVU', Amazon's 'Harlem', and will soon be seen as Sarah in Andy Fickman's 'Don't Turn Out the Lights' FKA 'Blue Light.' Outside of these accomplishments, Amber is a reader, songwriter, full-time unpaid comedian, and a devoted lover of God, family, and side quests to hyperfixate on as life experiences allow more love to flow.

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On our fifth episode: Get ready to be convicted as our guest Christian Robinson boldly encourages artists out there to not wait for anyone to save you, the path of mentoring youths, using your social media as a resource, and more . If you're ready to be challenged by the truth that you need no one's permission to succeed, this ones for you!

Christian Robinson is an actor of Panamanian and African American descent who has quickly become a notable figure in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, Robinson shines on Starz’s hit series "BMF (Black Mafia Family)," and Apple TV's "Manhunt" , both dynamic hit projects that have gained critical acclaim. These roles have swiftly catapulted him into the spotlight, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.

Christian embarked on his acting journey with a standout performance in the Netflix original movie "Burning Sands," which premiered at Sundance in 2017. This film further solidified his reputation as a rising star, earning him praise for his powerful depiction of his complex character. Continuing his ascent in the film industry, Robinson also starred in the Blumhouse/Universal film "The First Purge," where he captivated audiences as Capital A. His compelling portrayal in this breakout role demonstrated his ability to command the screen with intensity and authenticity.

Beyond the camera, Christian is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He dedicates his free time to "PATHS", a non-profit organization that he founded. PATHS for us is dedicated to empowering inner-city youth by providing them with the necessary tools, information, and motivation to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. Through community service projects, informational sessions, and a dedicated vodcast, Christian and PATHS for us educate and inspire future generations about the diverse opportunities available both in front of and behind the camera.

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On our fourth episode: Get ready to be convicted as our guest Christian Robinson boldly encourages artists out there to not wait for anyone to save you, the path of mentoring youths, using your social media as a resource, and more . If you're ready to be challenged by the truth that you need no one's permission to succeed, this ones for you!

Christian Robinson is an actor of Panamanian and African American descent who has quickly become a notable figure in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, Robinson shines on Starz’s hit series "BMF (Black Mafia Family)," and Apple TV's "Manhunt" , both dynamic hit projects that have gained critical acclaim. These roles have swiftly catapulted him into the spotlight, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.

Christian embarked on his acting journey with a standout performance in the Netflix original movie "Burning Sands," which premiered at Sundance in 2017. This film further solidified his reputation as a rising star, earning him praise for his powerful depiction of his complex character. Continuing his ascent in the film industry, Robinson also starred in the Blumhouse/Universal film "The First Purge," where he captivated audiences as Capital A. His compelling portrayal in this breakout role demonstrated his ability to command the screen with intensity and authenticity.

Beyond the camera, Christian is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He dedicates his free time to "PATHS", a non-profit organization that he founded. PATHS for us is dedicated to empowering inner-city youth by providing them with the necessary tools, information, and motivation to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. Through community service projects, informational sessions, and a dedicated vodcast, Christian and PATHS for us educate and inspire future generations about the diverse opportunities available both in front of and behind the camera.

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On our third episode: Sit with us as we get up close & personal with Johnson Brock as he talks about his wonderful adventure of being an international artist and touring the world as a performer, starting his own dance company in Asia and doing mission trips. If you're wondering how to make it globally as a performer, here are a few pointers from Johnson.

Johnson Brock is an actor based in London. Johnson founded Theatre Dance Vietnam with Linh Ann in 2019. He left his hometown of Austin to pursue acting at Northwestern University. He was in the musical theatre certificate program and graduated cum laude with a Communications degree. Johnson also completed the General Course at the London School of Economics.
Johnson started his professional acting career working in Chicago theatre. He earned his AEA card, as a Dance Captain at Drury Lane Oakbrook. He then set his sights on New York City and completed the professional semester at Broadway Dance Center. He has worked with some of Broadway's best directors and choreographers, such as Marcia Milgrom-Dodge, Chet Walker and Joshua Bergasse.
Johnson has experienced international living through very exciting endeavors including: working as a roofer in Mexico with YWAM's Homes of Hope, studying for a year at the London School of Economics, touring Japan and Taiwan with Disney Live, dance training in France with Centre National de la Danse, and teaching at Peery Matriculation School in Tamil Nadu, India.

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Welcome back to another season!

WE are kicking it off with a bang.. On our second episode of season three: Listen to the inspirational Carvens Lissaint who plays the infamous George Washington in Hamilton. Carvens talks to us about spoken word, his preparation journey towards Hamilton, emotional intelligence, prioritising marriage, manhood and many more! If you feel like you need inspiration on not throwing away your shot, this is for you!

Carvens Lissaint is a Haitian American award-winning poet, actor, speaker and teaching artist. Most recently Carvens completed his 6-year run as George Washington in the Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON where he performed in the Broadway, Los Angeles and National Touring companies. Lissaint was an honoree of the first annual Shadow and Act RISING Star Awards held by Blavity. He can be seen on HULU in the short “Go to Bed, Raymond”, featured on the second, third, & fifth seasons of the hit television series “Verses and Flow” on TVOne, and debuted his original poem “Embers in The Dark” on NBA on TNT’s: The Arena. Carvens is an author of two poetry collections, “The Inspiration- From: Heart, To Page” and his most recent work “Target Practice” which was featured on Huffington Post, Broadway.com’s Front Row, and the Build Series. A proud graduate of The American Academy for Dramatic Arts, St. John’s University and holds an MFA from NYU Tisch School of The Arts-Graduate Acting Program. He is a follower of Christ and gives all glory to Jesus.

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Welcome back to another season!

WE are kicking it off with a bang.. On our first episode of season three: Listen to the inspirational Carvens Lissaint who plays the infamous George Washington in Hamilton. Carvens talks to us about spoken word, his preparation journey towards Hamilton, emotional intelligence, prioritising marriage, manhood and many more! If you feel like you need inspiration on not throwing away your shot, this is for you!

Carvens Lissaint is a Haitian American award-winning poet, actor, speaker and teaching artist. Most recently Carvens completed his 6-year run as George Washington in the Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON where he performed in the Broadway, Los Angeles and National Touring companies. Lissaint was an honoree of the first annual Shadow and Act RISING Star Awards held by Blavity. He can be seen on HULU in the short “Go to Bed, Raymond”, featured on the second, third, & fifth seasons of the hit television series “Verses and Flow” on TVOne, and debuted his original poem “Embers in The Dark” on NBA on TNT’s: The Arena. Carvens is an author of two poetry collections, “The Inspiration- From: Heart, To Page” and his most recent work “Target Practice” which was featured on Huffington Post, Broadway.com’s Front Row, and the Build Series. A proud graduate of The American Academy for Dramatic Arts, St. John’s University and holds an MFA from NYU Tisch School of The Arts-Graduate Acting Program. He is a follower of Christ and gives all glory to Jesus.

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