Do The Work with Denise Love Hewett

Originally aired October 7, 2020 Tina Lifford, an award-winning actress (Queen Sugar) and the Founder & CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about  the nitty-gritty aspects of personal development and practices that foster well-being so that one can be fully alive and THRIVE in one's life. Tina leaves us with many takeaways including the guiding principles of The Surviving Self, The Thriving Self and The Infinite Self.     About Tina Lifford: Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford plays the vivacious breakout character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama, Queen Sugar. She has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including notable roles on Scandal and Parenthood. Equally accomplished behind the camera, Tina is the respected playwright of THE CIRCLE, a play about how seven diverse women navigate the choppy waters of life together; author of The Little Book of BIG LIES (released by Harper Collins in November 2019); and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, a personal development network committed to making the practices and benefits of “Inner Fitness” as familiar, well understood and accessible as those of physical fitness.    Recommended Reading:  White Rage by Carol Anderson

Originally aired August 18, 2021   Singer/Songwriter, Activist, and Speaker Jamar Rogers sits down with Denise to discuss nourishing your inner child and putting aside your victimhood to live an abundant life. Jamar shares how he framed his HIV status as a “gift”, and how he's used it to step into his own power. Be on the lookout for Jamar's released series of quarantine concerts and his latest work of art, Flow, at the end of August.    About Jamar Rogers: Jamar Rogers, a contestant on NBC's show, The Voice, was known as “The Comeback Kid” due to his powerful story of resilience. He has been a guest on: The Ellen Show, BET's 106 & Park, The Tonight Show, SNL, CNN and The Expresso Show in South Africa. He has also been featured in USA Today, The New York Post and Rolling Stone. The Root named him as one of their 100 Most Influential African-Americans. He signed with Tommy Boy Entertainment and released his debut album, Lazarus, in 2017. His independent EP, On God, I Got You, was released in 2019.   Recommended Reading: Game Changer by Neal Shusterman

Originally aired December 2, 2020   Apparel thought leader and veteran executive Sheree Waterson sits down with Denise to discuss her career highs and lows.  Waterson, who was part of the inspiration for "Do The Work," is the perfect embodiment of the integration of professional and personal development. Among the many takeaways any professional can take away from Waterson is that "being a person of joy is your responsibility."      About Sheree Waterson:   Sheree Waterson has had a storied career in apparel from President of Speedo; to CPO, Athleta and Lululemon; to CEO, Nasty Gal where she has spurred growth and transformed retail at every stop. In addition to her experience in leading apparel companies she's also discovered how success and spirituality are inherently linked. She has weathered some storms and some huge successes, but has shown her peers how to not let it consume you. It's no wonder that in the industry Waterson is known as a dream boss.   Recommended Reading:  The Power Path: The Shaman's Way to Success in Business and Life by Stevens Ph.D. Jose and Lena Stevens

Originally aired September 16, 2020   “Spiderman” actor Tony Revolori joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about his journey from young child actor to now. He shares some of the wisdom he gained growing up on film sets around many of the most award winning actors of our time. Tony leaves us with many takeaways, including his commitment to always being kind to others, as well as to himself.    About Tony Revolori:   Born Anthony Quinonez in Anaheim, California, he is the younger brother of actor Mario Revolori. He began acting when he was 2 years old. Tony He is known for playing Zero Moustafa in Wes Anderson's critically acclaimed film The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Revolori also played Flash Thompson in the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming and its 2019 sequel.    Recommended Reading:  The Alchemist by Paulo Cuelho

In a bitesize episode, Denise shares about her tumultuous past few months and how she's gotten herself back to center.

On this super special episode, we're celebrating the legacy of Hip Hop's beloved manager Jonathan 'Hovain' Hylton. Denise sits down with Kimberly Hylton, salon owner and the late wife of Hovain, for an introspective discussion around grief. Kimberly opens up about their unlikely meet cute, how Hovain was able to stay grounded amidst his success, and his powerful character.

Emily Best, Founder and CEO of Seed&Spark, sits down with Denise for a talk about the triumphs and hardships of building an entertainment tech company. Emily compares entrepreneurship to parenthood, talks through the legacy of Women in Moving Pictures Salon (WIMPS), and how important it is to value community and rest over hustle culture.   Find Emily On… Instagram: @ebestinthewest Web: emilybest.medium.com/

Producer, writer, and strategist Joy Donnell sits down with Denise for a chat about asserting your worth and showing up in fullness. Joy gets real about reframing ancestral trauma and claiming our generational gifts, fire, and resilience. Be sure to check out Joy's latest book, Show Us Your Fire, a collection of poems that will inspire you to make room for the possible in the impossible.   Find Joy On… Instagram: @doitinpublic Twitter: @doitinpublic Web: doitinpublic.com/

Screenwriter, Philanthropist, and Emmy Award Winner Tim Kring sits down with Denise for a discussion on pushing the boundaries of story and the new version of Hollywood. Tim talks about working in television after 9/11, being there for his family through the height of his career, and what drew him to storytelling in the first place.   Do The Work Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfX5pNSrHcIK7qbrx9CkYxQ  

Janett Liriano, Co-Founder and CEO of INARU, a cacao products company based in the Dominican Republic, sits down with Denise for a discussion on how her company is redefining leadership from an ancestral lens and re-educating consumers on what it means to purchase premium goods. Janett dives deep into the importance of having corporate courage and a restorative justice attitude, the value in compensating people appropriately, and how to redirect the energy that goes into unnaturally hoarding resources. Do The Work Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfX5pNSrHcIK7qbrx9CkYxQ

CEO and Multi-Hyphenate Eduardo A. Braniff sits down with Denise for a conversation about his career journey and heart forward fundraising. Eduardo shares his experience working at MTV during its golden age, investing versus donating, and why expensive money isn't always worth it. Do The Work Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfX5pNSrHcIK7qbrx9CkYxQ

On this special double-guest episode, entertainment industry activists Hailie Sahar and Jayce Baron sit down with Denise to talk about the healing power of art. Jayce speaks to the courage it takes to tell untold stories and his dedication to helping change the statute of limitations on rape charges in California. Hailie shares the newest developments of her upcoming Sir Lady Java biopic and the importance of absorbing wisdom from other generations. Do The Work Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfX5pNSrHcIK7qbrx9CkYxQ Find Hailie On… Instagram: @hailiesahar Find Jayce On… Instagram: @jaycebaron

On the season 4 premiere of Do The Work, author and educator Nicholas Janni sits down with Denise for an in-depth candid chat about becoming an embodied leader. Nicholas focuses on exploring the development of our consciousness and highest potential, and how simple mindfulness practices can contribute to a bigger holistic modality in which all parts of a person are working together. Do The Work Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfX5pNSrHcIK7qbrx9CkYxQ Find Nicholas On… Web: https://www.nicholasjanni.com/

On the season 3 finale, executive coach and speaker Amina Zamani sits down with Denise to talk about how she uses neuroscience to help high potential executives and teams work through their limiting beliefs. Amina shares what drew her to executive coaching, her definition of true embodied leadership, and the fundamental foundations of creating change.   Find Amina On… Web: https://www.aminazamani.com/ Instagram: @zamani.amina

Screenwriter, showrunner, and owner of Sand Mirror Studio Kate Vandevender sits down with Denise for a discussion on how to tap into your purpose in a meaningful way. Kate talks about writing in spirals, working inside of your creative genius, and how storytelling is critical for evolution. Find Kate On… Web: sandmirror.com  Instagram: @vanderwow and @sandmirrorstudio

Two time founder, CPG and beverage business professional, and self-described ‘accidental entrepreneur' Susan Sierota sits down with Denise to chat about the nitty gritty of building a successful business culture. Susan dives into her purpose and principles, understanding brand/culture fit, and where to put your attention when building a company.

Multi-time New York Times best seller, podcaster, philanthropist, and climate advisor Sarah Wilson sits down with Denise to talk about what it means to “go to your edge” and cultivating your greatest resilience. Sarah dives into the importance of sitting in discomfort, breaking pattern matching, and her climate education work.

On the season 3 premiere of Do The Work, author, speaker, and thought leader on non-conformity Alok Vaid-Menon sits down with Denise for a candid chat about privilege politics, radical imagination, and the difference between living and existing. Alok dives into the importance of representation in the tech industry and shares tools to become embodied quicker.

SEASON 2 BONUS EPISODE! Playwright, actor, and educator Fanshen Cox sits down with Denise about the connection between advocacy and performance and how. Fanshen dives into the power of storytelling, her mantra TruJuLo (truth, justice, love), the illusion of progress in Hollywood, and actionable things we can do to promote true diversity in the entertainment industry.   Visit www.trujulomedia.com for more Fanshen.   -- About Fanshen Cox:    Award-winning playwright, actor, producer & educator, Fanshen Cox toured her one-woman show: One Drop of Love across the country for 7 years. For six years she served as SVP Development and Impact at Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Pearl Street Films, and is now the President of her own production company, TruJuLo Productions. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cape Verde, West Africa, and holds a BA in Spanish & Education, an MA in TESOL, and an MFA in TV, Film & Theatre. She has been honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards from CSULA and from Teachers College, Columbia University. Fanshen is also a co-author of the Inclusion Rider which was announced at the 2018 Oscar awards by Frances McDormand and the co-creator and co-host of the Webby nominated podcast Sista Brunch - highlighting Black women striving in entertainment and media.

SEASON 2 BONUS EPISODE! Sex Worker Rights Advocate and Writer Kaytlin Bailey sits down with Denise about the oldest profession and oldest stigma - sex work. In this two part episode, Kaytlin dives into the history of whorephobia, the coercive control behind obscenity laws, obsessive moral panic, how whorephobia is the foundation on which misogyny sits, and her personal journey with sex work.   For more laughs and learnings, tune into Kaytlin's podcast The Oldest Profession.   -- About Kaytlin Bailey:  Kaytlin Bailey is stand up comic, sex worker rights advocate and writer. She founded Old Pros to create the conditions to change the status of sex workers in society. Bailey came out as sex worker in 2015 with her critically acclaimed one woman show, Cuntagious, which enjoyed sold out performances and an extended run in multiple theater festivals in New York City. Her second one woman show, Whore's Eye View is in development. She started The Oldest Profession Podcast in 2017. In 2018 she accepted a position as the founding Director of Communications for a national advocacy organization fighting to decriminalize sex work. After two years talking to legislators it became clear that we are not going to get good laws on this issue until we change the story.  In 2020 Bailey founded Old Pros where she continues her stubborn crusade against whorephobia.

SEASON 2 BONUS EPISODE! Sex Worker Rights Advocate and Writer Kaytlin Bailey sits down with Denise about the oldest profession and oldest stigma - sex work. In this two part episode, Kaytlin dives into the history of whorephobia, the coercive control behind obscenity laws, obsessive moral panic, how whorephobia is the foundation on which misogyny sits, and her personal journey with sex work.   For more laughs and learnings, tune into Kaytlin's podcast The Oldest Profession. You can also find Kaytlin at her website: https://oldprosonline.org/ -- About Kaytlin Bailey:  Kaytlin Bailey is stand up comic, sex worker rights advocate and writer. She founded Old Pros to create the conditions to change the status of sex workers in society. Bailey came out as sex worker in 2015 with her critically acclaimed one woman show, Cuntagious, which enjoyed sold out performances and an extended run in multiple theater festivals in New York City. Her second one woman show, Whore's Eye View is in development. She started The Oldest Profession Podcast in 2017. In 2018 she accepted a position as the founding Director of Communications for a national advocacy organization fighting to decriminalize sex work. After two years talking to legislators it became clear that we are not going to get good laws on this issue until we change the story.  In 2020 Bailey founded Old Pros where she continues her stubborn crusade against whorephobia.

SEASON 2 BONUS EPISODE! Executive Director, CEO, and all around shiny human Jordan Reeves talks with Denise about the rise and success of VideoOut, honoring queer narratives, and how there's no benefit in playing in the suffering olympics. Jordan dives into their southern baptist upbringing, chasing your soul's calling, and unlocking your magic. -- About Jordan Reeves:  Jordan (they/she/he) is a queer trans non-binary Alabama native. They moved to New York City in 2010 and helped start TED-Ed (which has been viewed nearly 3 billion times online). Jordan recognized the power of the internet to amplify stories and left TED to start VideoOut, a platform that uses digital media as an advocacy tool for the LGBTQ+ community. In the past six years, VideoOut has reached millions with its message of solidarity and support, promising that “even when things aren't getting better, you are not alone.” Jordan has produced over dozens of events, managed countless volunteers, and filmed 400 stories (consequently, VideoOut is one of the world's largest libraries of LGBTQ+ stories). Jordan has worked with major brands like Google, Marriott International, Hulu, Verizon, P&G, and AARP to create LGBTQ+ inclusive content. They started VOE with a goal to work alongside the most talented LGBTQ+ creators to tell stories that are missing in the canon of television and film. Jordan is an ethical vegan, lives in Los Angeles with his two cats, Carl Dean and Louise Jolene, and has a growing collection of vintage lava lamps. -- Recommended Reading:  Future of Life by E. O. Wilson Save the Cat by Blake Snyder Every Time I Think of You by Jim Provenzano We Are Everywhere by Matthew Riemer Teju's article: https://gatherfor.medium.com/maslow-got-it-wrong-ae45d6217a8c

On the season finale of Do The Work, actor, writer, producer and human rights advocate Angelica Ross sits down with Denise for a candid chat surrounding relationships, listening to your body, and loving yourself the most. Angelica opens up about her relationship with cannabis, the ‘perfect storm' of her intersectionality, and the deep healing involved with transitioning. Be sure to check out Angelica's upcoming project www.mypersonalphd.com!  -- About Angelica Ross:  From the board room, to film and TV sets to Capitol Hill, Angelica Ross is a leading figure of success and strength, in the movement for Transgender and racial equality. A series regular on the ninth season of Ryan Murphy's FX hit American Horror Story: 1984, and confirmed to return for the currently untitled season ten, Angelica is blazing a trail, kicking open doors, and building her own table with ample open seats. Angelica's acting breakthrough came in the form of Ryan Murphy's Award Winning FX hit, Pose — which follows NYC's Black and Latino LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming ballroom culture scene, in the 80's and early 90's. Making TV history, the show features the largest transgender cast ever for a scripted series. Vanity Fair raved that “Angelica Ross steals many of her scenes as ‘Candy'” the brashest member of the ‘House of Abundance.' Angelica Ross is the President of Miss Ross, Inc. and founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, a program that helps people lift themselves out of poverty through technical training, digital work creating a social impact, and bringing economic empowerment to marginalized communities.  -- Recommended Reading:    The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

On this special double-guest episode female founders Ali Kriegsman and Leigh Stein sit down with Denise to discuss their career paths and the lessons they've learned along the way. Ali and Leigh get real about ditching feminist politics as a religion, sexism in venture capital culture, and conflicts in female-powered online communities.   -- About Ali Kriegsman:    A recipient of "Forbes 30 Under 30" and named one of Fast Company's "Most Creative People in Business," Ali has helped thousands of brands expand their distribution and sell in both offline and online stores all around the US and Canada through her multi-million dollar company, Bulletin. She is a salesperson, self-taught publicist, marketer, and growth strategist and has experience scaling both bootstrapped and venture-backed businesses. Her first book, How to Build a Goddamn Empire, is the no bullsh*t book on entrepreneurship you've always needed, and it is now available in both hardcover and audiobook formats. Using the questions she's most frequently asked as her guideposts, Ali writes about her experience launching and growing Bulletin directly from the trenches, and features words of triumph, failure and wisdom from 30 other women-owned businesses. The book has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine,The Today Show, and more, and is now available internationally in the UK, Australia, Finland, Denmark, South Africa, Germany and beyond.    About Leigh Stein:    Leigh Stein is a writer interested in what the internet is doing to our identities, relationships, and politics. Her five books include the critically acclaimed satirical novel Self Care and What to Miss When, a collection of poetry written about and during the pandemic. She has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Yorker online, Allure, ELLE, Poets & Writers, BuzzFeed, The Cut, Salon, and Slate.  -- Recommended Reading:    50 Things Kate Bush Taught Me About The Multiverse by Karyna McGlynn   What To Miss When by Leigh Stein   The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Beyond 8 Founder, Event Production and Agency Powerhouse Brittney Escavedo sits down with Denise to talk about the magic behind producing the Pyer Moss show at Madam CJ Walker's estate, how to stay calm in stressful situations, and how her spirituality shows up at work.  -- About Brittney Escavedo:    Born and raised in the Bay Area (Richmond, California) she was taught at a young age that she was capable of achieving anything that she put her mind to.   In 2009 Brittney moved to NY and worked for Seventh House PR, Factory PR, Sydney Reising Creative, Team Epiphany, Bureau Betak, among others as their in-house production team producing over 200 fashion shows and countless events over the years.   In 2016 Brittney founded Beyond 8, an experiential event production company whose clients include Pyer Moss, Solange Knowles, Saint Heron, Culture Con, Complex, Gucci, H&M, Atlantic Records, Master & Dynamic, and more.   She prides herself on the relationships that she has fostered over the years with industry pioneers and her ability to provide opportunities to creatives of color. -- Recommended Reading:    Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Activist, manager, producer, and curator Andrew Coles sits down with Denise to talk about the slowly changing landscape of Hollywood and the importance of creating opportunities for people who have historically been left out of the industry. Andrew dives into his unintentional career in entertainment, the cycle of IP mining, and legacy institutions. -- About Andrew Coles: Andrew C. Coles is an activist, manager, producer, curator + DJ - he currently serves as the Founder & CEO of The Mission Entertainment. Upon graduating from Harvard with a degree in African-American studies, he moved to LA and began working at CAA before going to Overbrook Entertainment where he worked under Franklin Leonard (founder of The Black List), first as his assistant then junior executive. From Overbrook he relocated to New York to run development for Scott Rudin Productions, working across film, TV and theatre. In 2013, Andrew created The Mission Entertainment – a management + production company whose purpose and philosophical foundation lies in serving as advocates for storytellers that have been traditionally overlooked, undervalued and underrepresented. With a childhood dream of becoming a civil rights criminal defense attorney, Andrew has married his passions for storytelling + social justice advocacy through working in the entertainment industry – helping to create images that are truly representative of the world we live in. On the production side, Andrew has recently served as Producer of Queen & Slim, Melina Matsoukas's debut feature, starring Daniel Kaluuya + Jodie Turner Smith. Andrew also serves as Executive Producer of the BET series Twenties, which is wrapping production on its second season. He is currently incubating the mission radio, a non-profit art collective committed to personal transformation + world change through spirituality + creativity. In October of 2020, he opened The Mission on Kaua'i, a spiritual retreat and creative campus that serves as headquarters for the mission radio.

Jessica Bendinger, iconic screenwriter and mastermind behind the classic movie Bring It On, sits down with Denise to discuss her career and how Hollywood deals with strong women with opinions. Jessica gets real about the ‘ahead of the curve tax' and the structural asymmetries that prevent innovation in Hollywood. -- About Jessica Bendinger: Jessica Bendinger's movies have grossed over $500 million worldwide, and have spawned myriad sequels, TV shows and Jeopardy questions. Her original script for BRING IT ON touted as “Just as relevant as ever for its prescient themes,“ twenty years later. Her directorial debut STICK IT (starring Jeff Bridges) had the highest per screen average its opening weekend, and was the #1 download on iTunes for seven straight weeks. A writer on the Emmy + Golden Globe award-winning Season 4 of SEX AND THE CITY, Simon & Schuster published the "The Seven Rays” and the Webby-nominated podcast MOB QUEENS is being adapted for TV. New How-To books THE BRING IT ON BOOK and THE STICK IT SCREENPLAY BOOK were Amazon's #1 New Releases in Screenwriting in 2020-2021. -- Recommended Reading:   The Day After Roswell by Philip Corso The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck The Silent Master by Tae Yun Kim

"Radical Self Acceptance" Guest: Jamar Rogers Singer/Songwriter, Activist, and Speaker Jamar Rogers sits down with Denise to discuss nourishing your inner child and putting aside your victimhood to live an abundant life. Jamar shares how he framed his HIV status as a “gift”, and how he's used it to step into his own power. Be on the lookout for Jamar's released series of quarantine concerts and his latest work of art, Flow, at the end of August.    About Jamar Rogers: Jamar Rogers, a contestant on NBC's show, The Voice, was known as “The Comeback Kid” due to his powerful story of resilience. He has been a guest on: The Ellen Show, BET's 106 & Park, The Tonight Show, SNL, CNN and The Expresso Show in South Africa. He has also been featured in USA Today, The New York Post and Rolling Stone. The Root named him as one of their  100 Most Influential African-Americans. He signed with Tommy Boy Entertainment and released his debut album, Lazarus, in 2017. His independent EP, On God, I Got You, was released in 2019.   Recommended Reading: Game Changer by Neal Shusterman

Apparel thought leader and veteran executive Sheree Waterson sits down with Denise to discuss her career highs and lows.  Waterson, who was part of the inspiration for "Do The Work," is the perfect embodiment of the integration of professional and personal development. Among the many takeaways any professional can take away from Waterson is that "being a person of joy is your responsibility."     About Sheree Waterson: Sheree Waterson has a storied career in apparel from President of Speedo; to CPO, Athleta and Lululemon; to CEO, Nasty Gal where she has spurred growth and transformed retail at every stop. In addition to her experience in leading apparel companies she's also discovered how success and spirituality are inherently linked. She has weathered some storms and some huge successes, but has shown her peers how not to let it consume you. It's no wonder that in the industry Waterson is known as a dream boss. Recommended Reading: The Power Path: The Shaman's Way to Success in Business and Life by Stevens Ph.D. Jose and Lena Stevens 

Grief Influencer and Co-Founder of Dieux Skin, Marta Mae sits down with Denise to discuss the universal and timely topic of Grief. 2020 has delivered new and compounding challenges leaving few, if any, people unscathed from this often paralyzing emotion. Marta Mae uses her own experience of losing her mother to deliver key takeaways and perspectives for entrepreneurs that may help them navigate grief in their own life.    About Marta Mae: Grief Influencer and Co-Founder of Dieux Skin, Marta Mae studied textiles at FIT and ended up working in fabric development. After her mother passed away in her early 20s, she channeled her grief into building a community of like-minded women through an Instagram account she founded called “Hot Girls Eating Pizza”. Through working as a consultant for various brand launches, she has been responsible for building up dedicated followings for brands by collaborating with influencers, hosting and planning experiential events, and content direction. Most people can immediately identify the qualities and characteristics of things that are Marta, like softness, angel energy and tender openness. It is this sensitivity that has guided her entire life and to her beauty care company Dieux which she co-founded with Charlotte Joyce. If Marta Mae could bottle up a feeling and turn it into a brand, it would be Dieux, whose belief system is rooted in rituals for self-care with a healthy dose of kindness and attention to sustainability. True story: Marta Mae was sent to therapy in high school for crying too much. It didn’t work and remains her superpower to this day.Recommended Reading: "You Are a Message: Meditations for the Creative Entrepreneur" by Guillaume Wolf

Writer, Director, Producer & Actor Griffin Matthews sits down with Denise to openly discuss the pain he's suffered & the healing he's done from Off-Broadway ("Invisible Thread") to Hollywood ("Dear White People," "Ballers") and everywhere in between. He leaves us with many takeaways including this gem, "even if you don't need therapy...Go!"   About Griffin Matthews:  He is recently known for a viral video entitled "Dear Amy Cooper: Broadway is Racist" that garnered over a million views across social media platforms and started the revolution to reform the American Theatre in light of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Griffin co-wrote and directed the award-winning west coast premier of Witness Uganda at The Wallis Theater. He starred Off-Broadway in Invisible Thread (aka Witness Uganda) at Second Stage as well as the American Repertory Theater in Boston, MA. He recently directed Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean’s Holiday Concert at the Apollo Theater, as well as Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr’s debut concert for his residency at the McKittrick Hotel. Griffin co-wrote The Family Project, alongside Matt Gould, their newest documentary musical about the ever-changing face of the American family. As an actor, Griffin joined the cast of Dear White People on Netflix as "D'Unte" and quickly became a fan favorite. He is currently starring alongside Kaley Cuoco in The Flight Attendant for HBO Max to be premiered in 2021.

Founder of Mazz Hanna High Vibration Luxury Skincare, crystal expert Mazz Hanna sits down with Denise to discuss how she found purpose & passion when she made the big jump from the c-suites of the advertising industry to skincare. Now, she generously doles out practical magic, crystal healing & wisdom to help her A-list clientele obtain the coveted work/life balance, as well as luxurious skincare.   About Mazz Hanna:  After spending over a decade as a Creative Director at the top advertising agencies in New York City and Los Angeles, Mazz Hanna decided to turn her passion for crystals and nail art into a full-time career. Mazz's innovative and conceptual approach of pairing crystal healing with nail styling is what led her to create the Crystal Healing Manicure™. As a certified crystal healer and aromatherapist, Mazz created custom-blended crystal elixirs based on her client’s energetic needs. After much demand, Mazz decided to make these high-vibration skincare products available to everyone, and the Mazz Hanna brand was born. Mazz’s luxurious and completely customized treatments have attracted celebrity clients like Julia Roberts, Emma Roberts, and Selma Blair, and have won her the coveted Elle Beauty Genius Award.  

Veteran industry executive, producer and the new President of Orion Pictures, Alano Mayo, sits down with Denise to discuss the highlights of her career, from the recent Michael B. Jordan company Outlier Society; to her corporate stints at Paramount Pictures and Vimeo. Mayo reveals how she sees herself as a rabble rouser inside corporations, which has brought meaning to her corporate roles, and how her goal is to deliver Hollywood access to writers, directors and actors who otherwise might not have it. About Alana Mayo:  Alana Mayo is the new President of Orion Pictures. Prior to Orion she was Head of Production and Development of Outlier Society, a multi-platform production and media company led by actor Michael B. Jordan. In her role she oversaw the company’s slate of films and television shows.While at Outlier Society, Mayo lead the charge with Jordan to create opportunities for diverse jobs and stories in Hollywood. In early 2019, they inked a first look film deal with Warner Bros Studios, followed by a first look television deal with Amazon Studios. Later that year, they produced, and Jordan starred, in the critically-acclaimed film, JUST MERCY, based on the memoir of Bryan Stevenson -- attorney, social justice activist and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Previously, Mayo served as Vice President of Production at Paramount Pictures, where she worked on films including “A QUIET PLACE,” directed by and starring John Krasinski, “ANNIHILATION,” written and directed by Alex Garland and starring Natalie Portman as well the critically acclaimed “FENCES,” directed by and starring Denzel Washington.  

Veteran producer, writer & founder Anne-Marie Mackay sits down with Denise to discuss her legendary career, including how she helped build Propaganda Films and birthed the careers of prolific directors Michael Bay, Antoine Fuqua, Sofia Coppola and more. She also shares insights about her creation, The Magus Deck (www.worldofthemagus.com), which helps you tap into your unconscious to enrich your life.  About Anne-Marie Mackay: Anne-Marie Mackay has over a thirty year track record as a producer and executive, launching the careers of highly sought after directors as well as other key film talent in categories, including writers, cinematographers, editors, actors, production designers, art directors, location managers, wardrobe designers, makeup and hair artists, and every other type of crew member. Following her recent film,The Last Word directed by Mark Pellington, and starring Shirley MacLaine and Amanda Seyfried Anne-Marie has developed a slate of projects under her own banner. The company’s first feature Foster Boy starring Matthew Modine and Lou Gossett Jr. premiered and won at the Nashville Film Festival and The International Black Film Festival in October. It has already won 16 awards including the Human Rights Award and Carpe Diem Award as well as many others.  Anne-Marie has also been hired to write several TV Bibles destined for International Television as well as a seven-part fantasy novel based upon her own creation The World of The Magus. Now devoting herself to writing and producing – Her novels FITZ, Letters from Paris, The Daemon Lover and The Piper as well as her autobiography An Ordinary Life are the first of several original projects destined for the screen

Award-winning actress Mishel Prada (Vida) sits down with Denise to discuss her journey, her gratitude and her fight for inclusion in Hollywood. Mishel leaves us with many takeaways including the importance of embracing every part of yourself, including the wretched parts. About Mishel Prada:One of the fresh faces leading TV's current Latinx revolution, Mishel broke out in the Walking Dead web series spinoff Fear of the Walking Dead: Passage, scored a creative arts Emmy nomination, then parlayed said nomination into some face time with Stranger Things casting director Carmen Cuba, who ended up offering her the lead role in Starz' Vida instead. Prada plays Emma Hernandez on the show, the elder of two sisters who return home to LA following their mom's death. Upon relocating to her rapidly gentrifying old neighborhood, Hernandez is forced to confront its past and future.

Tina Lifford, an award-winning actress (Queen Sugar) and the Founder & CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about  the nitty-gritty aspects of personal development and practices that foster well-being so that one can be fully alive and THRIVE in one’s life. Tina leaves us with many takeaways including the guiding principles of The Surviving Self, The Thriving Self and The Infinite Self.  About Tina Lifford:Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford plays the vivacious breakout character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama, Queen Sugar. She has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including notable roles on Scandal and Parenthood. Equally accomplished behind the camera, Tina is the respected playwright of THE CIRCLE, a play about how seven diverse women navigate the choppy waters of life together; author of The Little Book of BIG LIES (released by Harper Collins in November 2019); and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, a personal development network committed to making the practices and benefits of “Inner Fitness” as familiar, well understood and accessible as those of physical fitness. 

Vance Garrett, the innovative experiential producer with a knack for manifesting art at the center of the cultural zeitgeist, joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about finding one's career spiritual intent. Vance leaves us with many key takeaways including the mantra “Do interesting work!”     About Vance Garrett:  He has been a key player in and producer of the premier pioneering projects of the experiential movement, launching Sleep No More, Museum of Ice Cream, 29Rooms, Westfield’s experiential entertainment strategy, and most recently Tyra Banks’ ModelLand. By drawing from over two decades of producing and directing across varied forms of expression-theatre, fashion, music, the visual arts, dance, immersive tech, nightlife, circus arts, and beyond- Vance utilizes time-tested producing knowhow, multi-faceted directorial vision, and an acute awareness of the cultural zeitgeist to tell original multi-sensory stories in unexpected spaces that connect people with great visions and one another.

Aishwarya Iyer joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about finding her calling as a founder of a consumer packaged goods brand specializing in olive oil, after a career in technology. She shares how she planned her individual goals for success in such a way that they wouldn’t allow fear to paralyze her. Aishwarya leaves us with many great takeaways, including her belief to operate like you have time, and the importance of being brave.    About Aishwarya Iyer: She is the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry essentials company based in LA that has been featured by the New York Times, Vogue, goop, Fast Company and more. Previously, Aishwarya spent over a decade in public affairs and corporate communications at various technology companies in both New York City and LA. She started her career at L'Oreal in the luxury products division at Lancome, and is a graduate of NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.  Aishwarya is originally from Texas, and now lives in LA with her husband and dogs, Crosby and Madison. 

“Spiderman” actor Tony Revolori joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about his journey from young child actor to now. He shares some of the wisdom he gained growing up on film sets around many of the most award winning actors of our time. Tony leaves us with many takeaways, including his commitment to always being kind to others, as well as to himself.   About Tony Revolori:  Born Anthony Quinonez in Anaheim, California, he is the younger brother of actor Mario Revolori. He began acting when he was 2 years old. Tony He is known for playing Zero Moustafa in Wes Anderson's critically acclaimed film The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Revolori also played Flash Thompson in the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming and its 2019 sequel. 

The matriarch of the Milian Family, Carmen Milian, joins Denise for an open and honest conversation about how she built a family empire as a single mother of three girls; how she balanced showing up for all of them and herself; and how she continues to think big while remaining humble. About Carmen Milian: She’s a Cuban born and New Jersey raised powerhouse with over thirty years of experience as a producer, writer and talent manager who successfully navigated and secured the careers of many clients, including three-time nominated Grammy singer, songwriter and brand ambassador Christina Milian. She executive produced on three of Christina’s international albums and numerous music videos. She’s impressively guided Christina’s acting career which consists of over one hundred film & television credits and numerous voice over work. As an entrepreneur, Carmen has ventured into the beverage industry where she co-founded a wine company called Viva Diva Wines. As a philanthropist, she’s worked closely with “Hands 4 Hope” which is a non-profit organization that assists in providing food, guidance and education to children of low income families but mostly single mothers.