Hustling with Vivica A. Fox

Vivica is talking with a charismatic, emotional powerhouse in Brandon Leake, the only spoken word poet ever to win America's Got Talent. They discuss how he crafts his captivating spoken artworks, how he connects to people in such a profound and moving way, the critical changes that took him to the top and how he handles the demands on his personal life that come with supporting himself entirely through his art. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0by2xMr7370yimLXdwoytk?autoplay=true https://www.instagram.com/brandon_leake_ctm/ https://twitter.com/called_to_move https://www.calledtomovectm.org/brandon-leake/ https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are getting down to self-love and gratitude today with the beautiful and talented Actress Mishel Prada! You've seen her on “Fear the Walking Dead: Passage,” which was a spinoff of the popular series “The Walking Dead,” and starring as Emma Hernandez in the leading role on the drama series “Vida” on Starz.  She is currently joining us from Budapest on the set of “The Continental”, a prequel story to the Keanu Reeves' John Wick films. https://twitter.com/mishelprada https://www.instagram.com/mishelprada/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/MishelPrada https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are getting down to business with the beautiful and talented actress and producer Sonequa Martin-Green! Best known as Sasha Williams on “The Walking Dead”, where she hustled and kicked a whole lot of butt. You've also seen her on “The Good Wife” “Once Upon a Time and the film “Space Jam: A New Legacy” with Lebron James to name a few. Now she has made history as the FIRST Black, female captain in “Star Trek: Discovery” in its 55-year history. https://www.instagram.com/therealsonequa/ https://twitter.com/sonequamg https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have an “Unstoppable Force” in one hand and “Never Been Done” in the other, what do you have?  Lee Daniels of course! The first African American to be nominated for a Director's Guild Award,  to this date the only African-American producer of an Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated film, he produced the film that resulted in the first African American woman winning a Best Actress Oscar, he's a box office champ and he's won more critical acclaim than most people read about.  He survived terrible childhood abuse, trauma, and personal loss growing up in Philadelphia, managed to rise above his circumstances, and used his experiences to help create some of the most powerful media ever made, and has helped countless people to attain their dreams.  Listen in and find out how Lee continues to inspire and stay true to himself and his vision. Check out Lee's projects: The Ms. Pat Show. https://www.bet.plus/shows/the-ms-pat-show ; Our Kind of People https://www.fox.com/our-kind-of-people/ and The Wonder Years https://abc.com/shows/the-wonder-years. https://www.instagram.com/leedaniels/ https://twitter.com/leedanielsent https://www.facebook.com/LeeDanielsEntertainment https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  http://stage29.tv/  https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivica is joined by Damon Dash, legendary executive, producer, entrepreneur and musical visionary who ain't afraid to get things done his way, even if some folks may not like it. But for all his groundbreaking accomplishments he really wants to be known for his love for his family. They discuss evolving morals in the entertainment industry, family life with Baby Dusko and “Wifey for Lifey” Raquel Horn, owning and operating a business, NFT's, and how to stay on top while living a life of luxury. https://www.instagram.com/damedashstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/duskopoppington https://twitter.com/DashDamon https://www.instagram.com/dashnftgallery/ https://www.instagram.com/theprinceofdetroitfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A glamorous international television and movie star fluent in four languages, the actress and model Leonor Varela has enjoyed a career spanning decades working with the likes of Leonardo Di Caprio, Patrick Dempsey, Ashton Kutcher, Wesley Snipes, Timothy Dalton, Quentin Tarantino and Guillermo Del Toro. Perhaps it was being born in Chile during the brutal regime of ruthless dictator Augusto Pinochet and having to flee the country with her family as just a girl that helped her instinctively turn down infamous Hollywood sexual predator Harvey Weinstein's offer to audition for a movie role in his hotel room. Leonor and Vivica discuss the aftermath of that fateful decision, her becoming an influential activist working tirelessly to end whale hunting and to save our environment and suffering every parent's nightmare in losing her beloved son Matteo to leukodystrophy at the age of 5. To help other parents struggling with loss, she wrote a powerful book about her experiences called Go to Heaven and Back: My Way with Matteo. Leonor believes we are never truly separated from the ones we love, and she's here with Vivica to share her secret to a long, successful career and deep and lasting relationships with our loved ones.  https://www.instagram.com/la_leovarela/ https://twitter.com/leonorvarela https://www.facebook.com/iam.leonor https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  http://stage29.tv/  https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traveling through this world “Unbothered” can be a challenge. Jemele Hill has taken that state of mind to the next level. The Emmy Award-winning journalist and Webby Award winner has helped to solidify a new path to success for women in sports and journalism: outspoken, courageous, and committed to what's right rather than “play along with the boys” and “don't rock the boat”. She has helped create a market for the truth! Vivica and Jamele discuss how her hustle and personal strength led to the notorious “baby momma” question, holding her own at ESPN, the life-changing tweet, and how she's building a media empire. This magnificent woman is definitely on the right side of history. Hill is the Co-founder of Lodge Freeway Media and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. She has a new podcast on Spotify, called Jemele Hill is “Unbothered” that explores the news of the day and the intersectionality between the worlds of sports, politics, music, identity and culture. Jemele, along with Van Lathan, launched the podcast, “The Wire: way down in the hole” which breaks down every episode on the HBO classic series. Hill is also the co-host of a weekly nightly talk show with her longtime friend, former ESPN anchor, Cari Champion on the Vice Network called “Cari & Jemele: Stick To Sports”. https://twitter.com/jemelehill https://www.instagram.com/jemelehill/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1SXD1U55jqbK9HHoPvdbsw https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  http://stage29.tv/  https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to succeed in show biz you better have a hustle and you better have more than one! In this episode we are going to hear all about what it takes from the beautiful and multi-talented Michelle Mitchenor: she's an accomplished vocalist, she's danced alongside Beyonce, Rihanna, Cee-lo Green and Alicia Keys to name just a few, she lit up the big screen starring in Academy Award-Winning Director Spike Lee's CHI-RAQ as 'Indigo' opposite Wesley Snipes, she dazzled as Detective Sonya Bailey in “Lethal Weapon” opposite Damon Wayans, and right now she's taking names and not taking any $#!^ as attorney ‘Jayla Wright' in BET+‘s hit series, “The First Wives Club." We are getting all kinds of real with the girl who does the deal, people! https://twitter.com/MMitchenor https://www.facebook.com/michellemitchenor https://www.instagram.com/michellemitchenor/ https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivica A. Fox is speaking with Da'Vinchi, the Haitian American actor with a magnetic charm. Da'Vinchi opens up about his audition experience for Marvel's “‘Jessica Jones”, playing Cash Mooney in ”Grown-ish” and what's next for his character Darnell Hayes in “All American”. Vivica and Da'Vinchi share their admiration for Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” as a creator of “Black Mafia Family” and the excellent direction of Tasha Smith on the highly anticipated Starz series. Da'Vinchi is making his Broadway debut in “Thoughts of a Colored Man” directed by Steve H. Broadnax III and starring Luke James Keith David, Dyllón Burnside, Bryan Terrell Clark, Forrest McClendon, and Tristan “Mack” Wilds. "Thoughts of a Colored Man" is produced by Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Diana DiMenna, Samira Wiley, Sheryl Lee Ralph, the Shubert Organization, and The Nederlander Organization. Da'Vinchi is an all-around sports enthusiast, loves to create music, and lives his life to the fullest going beyond fear and living his best life! https://www.instagram.com/davinchi https://twitter.com/davinchijuste https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode's raucous guests are actor, singer-producer Raven-Symoné Pearman Maday and her wife Miranda Pearman Maday, the sexiest, most hilarious, most fearless millennial lesbian married couple out there. They reveal their genuine love for each other, their “Lucy & Lucy” relationship, Raven's knowledge of Miranda's body, hearing weird “MARRY HER!” voices, finding the right ring, getting married at Debbie Allen's house, subconscious judgment and their hysterical YouTube Series “8PM!” Listen in to Vivica, Raven and Miranda discuss living life way out in the open and some of the challenging, maybe not so glamorous but hilarious realities taking place behind the scenes.  https://www.instagram.com/ravensymone/ https://www.facebook.com/ravensymone https://twitter.com/ravensymone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H644_R8Pneo https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivica celebrates her friendship with “Eva The Diva”, the gorgeous and talented Eva Marcille, winner of “America's Next Top Model”, star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, actress, TV/radio personality and entrepreneur. She's rocked “Everybody Hates Chris”, Tyler Perry's “House of Payne”, and movies like “Crossover”, and “I Think I Love My Wife”, and you can see her leading the cast of “All The Queen's Men” as “Marilyn ‘Madam' Deville,” now on BET+. Vivica and her good friend share some of their funniest, wildest adventures and successes on and off-screen, and Eva takes us behind the scenes on “America's Top Model” and tells us all about the real Tyra Banks and what she learned being “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”. She also opens up about her fantastic husband Michael Sterling, and her beautiful children. Vivica loves that Eva always brings a strong work ethic, grace, class, and honesty to everything she does. Listen in and see how a real Diva does it! https://www.instagram.com/evabyevamarcille/ https://evabyevamarcille.com/ https://twitter.com/evamarcille?lang=en https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gorgeous and talented actress Dania Ramirez made her name from roles in Spike Lee's movies “25th Hour” and “She Hates Me”, "The Sopranos," "Devious Maids", and “Jumanji: The Next Level”. She launched 'Cover Girl Cosmetics', ‘Clean Makeup For Clean Water Campaign' With Queen Latifah, and her latest project, a fantasy drama called "Sweet Tooth" is on Netflix. This woman is making it happen! Listeners are going to learn what makes Dania tick and find out how she's hustling to get things done! https://www.instagram.com/daniajramirez/ https://twitter.com/daniajramirez https://www.facebook.com/DaniaJRamirez https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivica speaks with NFL legend Ray Lewis about his time at the University of Miami, his visionary conversations with Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson, being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, his signature pre-game dance inspired by a military veteran, and the key to his powerful leadership strategies. Ray Lewis is one of the rarest people on Earth. He is the best player at his position in over one hundred years of NFL history, and he is arguably the best leader ever to be associated with team sports. He was drafted by a franchise that had forgotten how to succeed and quickly taught his team from ownership to the front office to the lowliest rookies how to take responsibility for themselves and each other, and in doing so helped rebuild the fabric of a struggling American city. Ray proved that the world of sports can be a source of profound spiritual excellence.  https://raylewis.com/ https://twitter.com/raylewis   https://www.instagram.com/raylewis/  https://www.facebook.com/officialraylewis/  https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest has been hustling since she was 14 years old! Actor, a model, and activist Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach, is known for being one of the world's leading Curve models. Hasselhoff has made an impact within the fashion industry, committing to promote and celebrate inclusivity in the industry for all genders, races, shapes, and sizes. Most recently, she graced the cover of Playboy Germany, making history as the first Curve Model to do so in a European edition of Playboy. She recently launched her podcast Redefine You: A Conversation for Wellbeing and she is going to tell us all about it and more.  https://hhasselhoff.com/podcast-page/ https://www.instagram.com/hhasselhoff/  https://twitter.com/hhasselhoff  https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Mylett decided at a very young age he was going to work for himself rather than build someone else's dream life, and that's exactly what he did. A promising career as a professional athlete as well in hand when an injury forced him to re-evaluate everything his life was about. Starting over... turned out to be Ed Mylett's greatest strength and unlocked a genius and a passion for finding motivation, confidence, and the seeds of success in life's darkest corners. They say a hero is someone who finds an answer to a problem. If so, Ed Mylett is a born hero. Today he is one of the premier business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world with a passion for mentoring and coaching others to become a champion in all areas of life. He is a best-selling author, host of the top-rated Max Out Your Life Podcast, and speaks all over the world. If you want to learn how to become the next, best version of yourself download and listen now. Ed decided from a very young age that since he would have to work in life, he might as well work for himself and call his own shots. He realized right away that he was not going to spend his life working for someone else and building their dreams. His wife Kristianna, who had been his sweetheart since they were teenagers, shared that same vision of life. Their initial dream was for Ed to play major league baseball, but an injury sidelined any chance he had for a professional athletic career. After putting in countless hours of practice and hard work into baseball for so many years, he wasn't sure what to do next with his life. After several job changes, he came across an exciting, entrepreneurial opportunity in the financial services industry with the World Financial Group. During their early years in the business, he and Kristianna faced a number of challenges. While Ed has always been more concerned with dreaming big and working hard, Kristianna focuses on establishing financial and family security. He finally convinced her that if she would let him work really hard for three to five years, they would have the next 50-60 years to do whatever they wanted to do. Then finally, his consistent dreaming and effort paid off and his business grew and thrived into a nationwide team of associates, which has turned out some of the most inspirational and successful leaders in the industry. Ed and Kristianna went from being a typical young couple struggling financially, to becoming millionaires while still only in their 30's. Today, Ed is one of the premier business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world. He has a passion for mentoring and coaching others on what it takes to become a champion in all areas of life. He is the best-selling author, host of the top-rated Max Out Your Life Podcast (https://www.edmylett.com/podcasts), and speaks all over the world. For more information: https://www.edmylett.com https://www.facebook.com/EdMylettFanPage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmylett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdMylett https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Rowell is a force to be reckoned with who's been tearing up the screen for years: an Emmy-nominated Actress, Dancer Producer, Director, Writer, and multiple NAACP award winner. Her illustrious career includes ‘The Young and the Restless", ‘Diagnosis Murder' with Dick Van Dyke, ‘Eve's Bayou', ‘Dumb & Dumber", the inspirational family film ‘Birdie' streaming on Pure Flix and directing “The Rich & The Ruthless” on BET PLUS. Talk about “hustling”! Vivica and Victoria discuss growing up in the foster care system, her rise to fame, what it was like to find her biological father, and losing work for being a leader in addressing inequality in the entertainment industry. Work or no work, Victoria is an unstoppable, undeniable advocate for people of color in front and behind the camera, and a spiritual ninja grateful for the hardships she faced bringing strength, grace, and wisdom to this episode of “Hustling”. This show is dedicated to the late Kristoff St. John, their co-star on “The Young and The Restless” who died suddenly from heart failure on February 3, 2019.  #TheRICHandTheRUTHLESS https://twitter.com/victoriarowell https://twitter.com/betplus https://www.instagram.com/victoriarowell/ https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Christie is a busy woman with a very glamorous and successful life. She is a former runway model, a devoted philanthropist, a fashion designer, the mother of three beautiful children, and wife to NBA legend Doug Christie. Jackie is the author of no less than six self-help/motivational books on sex, love, and marriage, she runs her own lifestyle and entertainment company and she stars in the hit reality show Basketball Wives LA. We discuss what reality television has brought to her life, ways we can support women, tips to revitalize one's relationship, and much more! My girl Jackie Christie, is dreaming up big things and making it all work out just fine. https://www.instagram.com/jackiechristie/  https://twitter.com/jackiechristie  https://www.facebook.com/therealjackiechristie https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reggie Bush is living the life that people all over the world dream about. He's one of the best and most decorated college athletes of all time, a national champion, a Super Bowl champion and an All-Pro, a social media and TV Star, he lives a glamorous off-screen life, he's a brand ambassador, an actor, and a fitness model, he runs a charitable foundation, and to top it off, he's handsome, charming and a loving father and husband. When people say “Living The Dream'' they're talking about Reggie Bush, and he's here to talk about how he took a dream and made it incredibly real. We also discuss his life at USC, being the second overall pick of the New Orleans Saints, getting traded to the Miami Dolphins and the toll injuries can play on one's psyche. He also addresses his plan to expand into film projects and how he mentors young athletes today. Listen to this inspiring episode and get motivated to hustle into the next chapter of your life.   Twitter and Instagram: @ReggieBush https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to former athletes after they retire from the game? How do you transform your passion into a new career? What is the “P.A.S.S.I.O.N. Principle”? Vivica is breaking it down with Rushia Brown, former WNBA player, President/CEO of The Women’s Professional Basketball Alumni Association, and Director of Community Relations and Youth Sports for the L.A. Sparks. Rushia shares her experience on and off the court and how to leverage your mindset, grit, and tenacity to set and achieve goals. She provides key career strategies to help you move into the next chapter of your life today. Remember to support the WNBA! Join Vivica as she cheers on the L.A. Sparks! https://sparks.wnba.com/  https://www.facebook.com/RushiaBrownSpeaks/ https://www.instagram.com/thebawsegirls/ https://twitter.com/brown_rushia https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  http://stage29.tv/  https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you shared an idea with someone, and they told you “THAT WILL NEVER WORK!” How many people have trampled on your dreams and five years down the road, you see your idea implemented by someone else because you listened to the naysayers?  Vivica speaks with Marc Randolph, a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker, and best-selling author. Although best known as the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans more than four decades. We discuss having a vision of your business, being focused, and finding a way to test your ideas. Marc dives into how he is currently helping entrepreneurs on his new podcast “That Will Never Work” and why he has so much fun sharing his expertise. Listen in and grab some inspiration. You have an ally that can move you into a new direction! More about Marc: He also served on the Netflix board of directors until retiring from the company in 2003. Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans four decades. He’s founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs, and as an investor has helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures (and just as many unsuccessful ones). Most recently, he co-founded analytics software company Looker Data Sciences, where he now serves as director. Outside of the tech and startup world, Marc sits on the boards of Chubbies Shorts, Augment Technologies, the environmental advocacy group 1% For The Planet, and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), which he’s been involved with for most of his life. A resident of Santa Cruz, California, Marc travels and speaks all over the world, and still probably manages to go surfing more than you do. That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea The real-life, totally improbable story of Netflix’s early days, told in Marc Randolph’s unconventional, engaging, inspiring style. A vivid primer on the realities of startup ventures, and a seriously entertaining read. Now an International Bestseller. For more information: https://marcrandolph.com/podcasts/ https://twitter.com/mbrandolph https://www.instagram.com/thatwillneverwork/ https://www.facebook.com/marcbrandolph/ https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you are truly not yourself? Is there a barrier of self-doubt that prevents you from moving to your goals? On this episode, Vivica and Jamie Kern Lima help lift the fog of your past and inspire you to tackle your true self! A once struggling waitress turned her against-the-grain idea into an international bestselling sensation, Jamie Kern Lima is a New York Times bestselling author and Founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and grew to the largest luxury makeup brand in the country eventually selling the company for over a billion dollars and becoming the first female CEO of a brand in L'Oréal’s 100+ year history. She started out hustling and has been hustling ever since! Jamie is here to talk about her new book “Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable” and bring you the inspiration and motivation to succeed in business and in life. To Purchase a copy of Jamie’s book “Believe It”: https://www.believeit.com/   Follow Jamie Kern Lima IG: @Jamiekernlima Follow Jamie Kern Lima on FB @JamieKernLimaPage https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  http://stage29.tv/  https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you living a fulfilled life? Have obstacles stopped you from meeting your goals? On this episode of "Hustling With Vivica A. Fox" the diva discusses the ultimate hustle with self-love expert Preston Smiles, who is an author, coach and advocate for wellness and positivity. They discuss the true meaning of self-love and happiness and how we can use our truth to overcome trauma, disappointment, and failure to move forward and build a life beyond our dreams. You'll learn how to develop self-worth; see the real value we bring to the world and make those hard life choices needed to bring in success. Preston shares his "In The Game Learning" techniques to overcome fears and insecurities and help turn around problems and obstacles. If it's not positive it's not a hustle, people! So, listen in and make sure your hustle is hustlin' and get those dreams done!    http://stage29.tv/  https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox  https://prestonsmiles.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today my guest is one of the hottest men on earth, who also has one of the most inspiring personal stories I have ever heard: Jeremy Meeks! You first heard of him as “the hot felon” when his sexy mugshot went viral around the world in 2014, and most recently co-starring with me in "True to the Game 2 and 3" and "Secret Society". In this episode Jeremy reveals the truth behind the legend. We talk about his life before his fabulous, glam, modeling career that was filled with trauma and instability, and a dangerous mindset that led him down the path of gangs and violence. We then shift to what it was like to fly to London to do his first modeling shoot straight out of prison. We also discuss his new acting projects "Doggmen", "Dear Best Friend", and "Dutch" and his dedication to helping young women and men in youth homes. He teamed up with top designer brand Fashion Nova to donate clothes to organizations like Women of Substance and Men of Honor whose mission is to provide resources to those ready to change the course of their lives and/or who may have never been given an opportunity.  https://www.wosmoh.org/  https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/  https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox   https://www.instagram.com/jmeeksofficial/  https://www.facebook.com/jmeeksofficial  https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this heartwarming episode Vivica hosts the super sweet, super talented and crazy beautiful Mekia Cox. Her incredible career started when she was only two and a half years old, but you know her best from the Nickelodeon Network, “90210”, “Lost”, “Chicago Med”, “Once Upon A Time”, dancing alongside Michael Jackson on his last tour “This Is It”, and from her current starring role on ABC’s “The Rookie”. Learn what it was like to grow up as a performer, navigate the treacherous waters of LA’s entertainment business like a boss, creating a live performance at the glam W Hotel, and to be cast as a dancer on Michael Jackson’s last tour just before his tragic, premature death shook the world. Hear what happened when The Jackson Family asked her to usher at the funeral and she got booked on 90210 on the same day! They talk about what it’s like to play strong female characters, and work with Michael Ealy and Juliette Lewis on “Secrets And Lies”, Boris Kodjoe on “Undercovers”, and Nathan Fillion and showrunner Alexi Hawley on “The Rookie”. Listen in and help Vivica celebrate this wonderful young talent and her inspiring strength and humility. For more information: http://mekiacox.com/ https://www.vivicafox.com    Instagram @msvfox    Twitter: @mcvivicafox    Instagram: @vivicahustling           https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/      https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts      https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts   https://www.instagram.com/mekiacox/ https://twitter.com/mekiacox https://www.facebook.com/mekiacoxofficial/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s your girl Vivica! I have a treat for you today dawlings! It’s my Season 2 Premiere episode of Hustling With Vivica A. Fox, and we are celebrating with 6’4”, Ivy League, 25 year acting career, sweet drink of water Ato Essandoh. It would take all day to go through his huge list of credits so here’s a few: you’ve seen Ato playing Tennis in Will Smith’s comedy “Hitch,” sharing the screen with Leo DiCaprio in “BLOOD DIAMOND,” being savagely mauled by dogs in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-winning film “DJANGO UNCHAINED” playing Dr. Matthew Freeman, the first black self-taught doctor in America, in BBC America’s “COPPER”, knockin’ it out of the park as corrupt CIA operative Craig Jeffers in the action thriller JASON BOURNE and stellar roles in VINYL, X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX, THE CODE, ALTERED CARBON, TALES FROM THE LOOP, CHICAGO MED and Netflix’s AWAY with Hillary Swank. We are talkin’ about working with straight legends- Mr. Smith, Mr. DiCaprio, Mr. Q.T. himself Quentin Tarantino, and the incredible Hillary Swank! We are gonna celebrate the good life: entertaining the people, y’all! The greatest job on Earth! So listen in and get in on the good times!   More About Ato: Born on a Saturday in late July in Schenectady New York, the first child of Ebow and Monica Essandoh did not have an official name. Ghanaian custom dictated that the new parents wait a week before divining a name during a traditional ceremony. Seven days hence, "Baby Boy Essandoh" became Ato Essilfi Bracato Essandoh. "Ato" meaning Saturday born, "Essilfi" after his grandfather, a beloved school teacher in Ghana, and finally "Bracato" a designation meaning "warrior." While studying Chemical Engineering at Cornell University, Ato was dared by his college sweetheart to perform in a play. Years later, Ato still marvels at the experiences and opportunities that have been afforded to him since that fateful performance at Cornell. From his beloved role as Titembay the affable and fastidious African exchange student in the indie classic GARDEN STATE; to his break out-role as Matthew Freeman, the brilliant Civil War doctor of BBC America's gritty crime series COPPER; to recurring roles on hit shows like HBO's GIRLS, and CBS’ ELEMENTARY and BLUE BLOODS, Ato has and continues to amass a broad and diverse range of roles proving himself to be a sought after emerging talent. Ato host two podcasts: "Radio Zamunda: The Dope Sh*t", where Ato and a co-host introduce each other to fellow artists and discuss their journeys and “Unrelated: A Podcast.” where Ato and his childhood friend Chris discuss race, pop culture and their love for Ed Harris. For more: http://www.atoessandoh.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "Hustling With Vivica A. Fox" Vivica gets real with world-renowned sex and relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon of Northwestern University. They share secrets, experiences, and insights into sexual self-awareness, getting rid of shame, loving bravely, and taking your sexy back. Have you ever felt defeated by a broken heart? Learn how to heal and get over the past, get grounded, and build sexual trust. Ever doubt you're in the right relationship? Find out how to know when to stay or leave and how to create love and intimacy with the right partner.  If you're feeling sidelined or lonely get tips on how to find love during the pandemic, and you don't want to miss Dr. Solomon's craziest questions and the hottest sex toys!    https://www.vivicafox.com    Instagram @msvfox    Twitter: @mcvivicafox    Instagram: @vivicahustling           https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/      https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts      https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts     https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/   https://www.facebook.com/dralexandrasolomon/   https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon/  https://twitter.com/ahsolomon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this exciting episode of "Hustling with Vivica A. Fox, you'll hear the inspiring life story of Boris Kodjoe! How he overcomes severe bullying growing up as one of only two black kids in his German hometown, to become an elite tennis player and earn a scholarship to an American University. A tragic back injury ended his athletic career, but his stunning looks lead him to be discovered on the streets of New York and he soon became one of the most successful and glamorous models alive. He went on to a successful Broadway, film, and TV career and is now one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a star of the hit show Station 19. But he didn't stop there! He started a fashion line with his brother, a beauty product business that donates thousands of masks to first responders and has built a beautiful family of two children with his glamorous wife Nicole Ari Parker. A devoted father, loving husband, model, entrepreneur, successful actor, and philanthropist- Boris Kodjoe is Living The Dream!  https://www.vivicafox.com   Instagram @msvfox   Twitter: @mcvivicafox   Instagram: @vivicahustling        https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/    https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts    https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts     https://www.instagram.com/boriskodjoe/   https://twitter.com/boriskodjoe  https://www.facebook.com/boris.kodjoe/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard dives deep into self-trust and staying in the moment which is part of his approach to training at The Richard Lawson Studio (RLS) along with professional development and time-tested acting techniques to empower non-artists, job seekers, and regular people to achieve their dreams. Richard and his wife Tina Knowles Lawson founded The WACO Theater Center where they encourage artists to find their true purpose and awaken their own individual power source, which fuels their art. Richard talks about his journey to true love with Tina and how his family is the most important thing in his life. Richard Lawson's life is a fascinating adventure and a timeless lesson in perseverance, self-trust, vision, community, and spirituality.    Hi. Listeners, Hustling with Vivica A. Fox podcast, will be going on hiatus starting next week and will be returning on Dec. 3rd! Thank you, Happy Holidays!  https://www.vivicafox.com   Instagram @msvfox   Twitter: @mcvivicafox   Instagram: @vivicahustling         https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/     https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts     https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts    https://twitter.com/lawsonaap  https://www.instagram.com/mrrichardlawson/?hl=en  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'll also hear about the heartbreak he felt when his friend Luke Perry suddenly died of a stroke, the joy of Dancing With The Stars and what it was like working for Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice.  Ian shares wonderful, inspiring memories of his mother guiding him through a childhood in show biz and finding peace and joy with his daughters amidst the worldwide pandemic we are fighting through.   In this episode, we discuss: ●      2:19 Ian Talks about having dyslexia/struggles ●      5:00 Career starting in a Lucky Charms commercial. ●      7:59 Little boy in Fruit of the Looms ad ●      9:00 Move to LA/PILOT season ●      10:19 Tough times in LA. No diversity. Wanted to get married and have 3 kids ●      12:19 Moved back to NJ got 90210 audition. Took all the scripts so no one else could read before audition ●      17:00 Working on 90210 and Fame ●      19:58 No one would hire him after show ●      22:50 - 90210 Anniversary Reunion ●      24:16 Relationship with cast. Death of Luke Perry/Stroke/Buried in mushroom suit ●      31:43 Vivica and Ian working on DWTS. Foot surgery/tough ●      34:00 Working on Sharknado/Ian kissing Vivica/Ian lost temper on set ●      38:00 - Celebrity Apprentice - Vivica won 70k/Donald Trump/Got Fired/BloodBath/Ian won 320K ●      42:00 Geraldo Rivera Battle Scars Epic ●      43:30 - Ian Now on SWAMP THING/No call back/ Len Wiseman, Kate Beckinsale/Jennifer Beal/Bringing characters to life ●      50:00 - Ian is now getting a DIVORCE/not making it as a couple/plays with kids more ●      53:00 Ian Life Lessons  https://www.vivicafox.com   Instagram @msvfox   Twitter: @mcvivicafox   Instagram: @vivicahustling         https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/     https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts     https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  https://www.instagram.com/ianziering/  https://twitter.com/ianziering  https://www.facebook.com/IanZiering  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Vivica and Dr. Ian Smith, host of the hit show The Doctors, talk about the hard work that comes before success and never leaves once success arrives. There is always work to do. These old friends discuss the hard challenges that come with getting to the top and staying there. Vivica then opens up the doctors’ vast knowledge of Covid-19 to help separate fact from fiction and get her listeners firmly grounded in the realities of this deadly disease. Information is a strength and Vivica and Dr. Ian are strong in this vitally important podcast. They also discuss the problems and pitfalls of finding a vaccine and making sure people have confidence in whatever comes forward as we navigate our political and economic realities. This is one podcast you can’t afford to miss.     https://www.vivicafox.com   Instagram @msvfox   Twitter: @mcvivicafox   Instagram: @vivicahustling         https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/     https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts     https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts    Twitter: @DrIanSmith     Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith  https://www.facebook.com/Dr.IanKSmith  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a perfect example of why Vivica A. Fox fell in love with podcasting. She sits down with one of her dearest friends, LisaRaye McCoy, and like every long term relationship there are moments when things could go either way. You'll hear the story of how LisaRaye left Chicago with her baby after feeling abandoned by her family. She decided it was time to pursue her dreams in LA where she soon met Vivica. They became fast, best friends. Lisa's career began to roll and life was good for both. Through tremendous success and some hard times too, the besties went through love and life together. But then these two amazing Queens had a falling out that left them both heartbroken. As fate would have it, after a long separation, they ran into each other in an airport and reconnected on a higher level. Now they're back together working on many different shows and projects including “Cocktails with the Queens” and LisaRaye is continuing her life as a business mogul of LR Home Styles as well as PZI Jeans a LisaRaye Collection. This inspiring podcast is just what we all need to hear! https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling      https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/    https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts    https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LisaRaye_McCoy http://lisaraye.com/   @thereallraye1 Instagram @TheRealLRaye1 Twitter  @LisaRayeofficial FB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this light-hearted episode Vivica does what she does best - chatting and flirting with a sexy man. That hottie is actor and singer, Leon Robinson, known only as Leon. The duo have worked together in theater and loved reminiscing about touring with plays. Vivica gives him props for being willing to take the risk of walking away from what was a potential NBA career to go all out for his acting passion. We’ll never know what might have happened with basketball, but this New Yorker’s acting career has been stellar. Vivica asks him about appearing in Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” video and how his movie and TV work took off. Early on he was in director Robert Townsend’s “The Five Heart beats,” which didn’t do well at the box office but has become a cult favorite. Later he worked with Whitney Houston in “Waiting to Exhale” and in TV series “Oz.” As if his movie work wasn’t enough, Leon is lead vocalist and songwriter for the award-winning band, “Leon and the Peoples.” Right now he’s working on songs for the band.   Leon has had plenty of romance in his life, but his best-known liaison was with one-time fiancé “Real Housewives of Atlanta’” Cynthia Bailey. He is the Baby Daddy of Cynthia’s daughter Noelle. Wanting to be a good co-parent, he is involved with his child and all the Baileys. “We are a family,” he says proudly. Both he and Noelle have been in the news recently. Noelle told her mom in the 12thseason of “Real Housewives” that she is sexually fluid and has introduced her girlfriend in public.  Leon isn’t concerned with her choice, supporting the 20-year old completely. Though Leon says it’s not true, it’s been reported that he is married to Kirbie Wallace. He and Vivica have both been victims of erroneous Internet rumors, which can be intrusive and hurtful. But, it’s all part of the job of celebrity.  Whether you're a fan of Leon’s, or just getting to know him – this episode is revealing, heartfelt and hilarious. For a good time download and subscribe today. https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling     https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/    https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts    https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts   http://justleon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wwwjustleon/ https://twitter.com/justleon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will ignite the ambitions of individuals who are daydreaming instead of setting goals. Co-host of “The Real” talk show and stand-up comic, Loni Love writes about her own life lessons in, “I Tried To Change So You Didn’t Have To.” Born in the Detroit projects, young Loni got a job on a factory line, attaching 500 car doors a day, six days a week. While struggling to make a living, she found a mentor, who helped her get an engineering degree. Loni, then in her early twenties tells hilarious stories about working with older white engineers. “They golfed on the weekend. I went to Snoop Dog concerts.” Even with her degree and job security, Loni knew she wasn’t in love with that line of work, so she switched it up and took a stab at comedy. She never gave up, even when she bombed. Working as an engineer during the day and a comic at night, her big break came when she won a comedy contest in Aspen. She was on her way! Now the co-host of “The Real” talk show, Loni is full of fun, but she is serious about making her way in life. “Don’t give up. Keep trying.” That mantra is one that would help anyone trying to figure out how to get ahead. http://www.lonilove.com/ https://www.instagram.com/comiclonilove/ https://www.facebook.com/lonilove/ https://twitter.com/LoniLove   https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling     https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/    https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts    https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this poignant episode actor Christian Keyes talks about raising his teenage son to be a responsible man. A proud father he suffered through a rough childhood and has made sure to give Christian Jr. a better life. From Flint Michigan, Christian was in and out of at least fifteen foster homes as well as group facilities. When his best high school friend’s mother, Michelle Johnson, heard he was still in a foster home, she took him in, “adopting” him without any papers. He says that family was the first one to take care of him without getting paid.  Because of his upbringing, Christian is grateful for all the opportunities that came his way, including first modeling, theater and now staring in TV shows. He’s in Atlanta filming season five of “Saints and Sinners” Even when he’s on location Christian gives back by talking with kids in perilous situations like foster care and juvenile facilities. Christian Keyes story is uplifting, proving that even the roughest of circumstances can be overcome. Stage 29 Podcasts Facebook https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling       https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/    https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts    https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fast-paced episode Vivica talks with Michael Jai and Gillian White about their cliffhanger love story and lessons in show business. Happily married since 2015, actor-martial artist, Michael Jai White, and wife, actor and martial artist, Gillian, do everything together including training, raising their three girls and staring in and producing movies. Michael has eight black belts and Gil became the first African American women martial art star in their recently wrapped action thriller, “Take Back.” The couple has a fight scene and Gil wins! It wasn’t always easy professionally for the couple. Even though he was a skillful fighter and actor, Michael wasn’t getting hired because Tinsel town moguls preferred white heroes. One executive told him if he was white he could be as big as Tom Cruise. Undaunted Michael worked abroad, returning stateside to become the biggest martial arts star in the U.S. Gil had to endure racism and sexism, as well, but both have come through tough times, having taken control of their work with their production company, Jaigantic Entertainment. Just as dramatic as their working stories, is their love story. They met 25 years ago, dated happily and then drifted apart because of their schedules. Years later Michael realized, while away on a set, that Gil was the love of his life. He called her, confessed his feelings and they’ve been together ever since. Michael wasn’t going to let Gil get away and he wasn’t going to get angry about racism in Hollywood. He got motived, got the jobs and the girl. A great lesson for all of us. https://www.vivicafox.com Instagram @msvfox Twitter: @mcvivicafox Instagram: @vivicahustling        Stage 29 Podcasts Instagram Stage 29 Podcasts Twitter Stage 29 Podcasts Facebook http://www.michaeljaiwhite.com/ https://twitter.com/MichaelJaiWhite https://www.instagram.com/themichaeljaiwhite/   https://www.instagram.com/iamgillianwhite/?hl=es-la https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0914089/ https://twitter.com/gillianiliana https://www.facebook.com/ScreenStar75 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discover that actress-singer, Taryn Manning, and Vivica have a lot in common. They have both been stereotyped in Hollywood, limiting their careers. For years, glamorous Vivica tried to break out of pretty girl roles: “I’m more than a model type. I can act.” She finally did with the movie, “Step It Up”  When Taryn got the role of Tiffany “Pennsatucky,” in Netflix's Orange Is the New Black she wondered if it was art imitating life - as she had actually just gone to jail for fighting. With her tiny frame and childlike face, the actress often played scrawny hellions. She’s been a prostitute, druggie, and addled brained prisoner in movies like Hustle and Flow and done it well, but now it’s time to create different characters. Vivica encourages her to just keep at it. Taryn says that even though she had a tough childhood, growing up poor and her father committing suicide when she was fourteen she is not a down and out person. If you have ever been typecast in life - unable to break free of stereotypes - today’s show is for you. Download and subscribe to today’s inspiring podcast of Hustling with Vivica A Fox.   https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling      https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/   https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts   https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts     Website: https://www.tarynmanning.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theTarynManning https://twitter.com/TarynManning https://www.instagram.com/tarynmanning/ https://soundcloud.com/taryn-manning https://www.youtube.com/user/TarynManningVEVO/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Vivica and her guest comedian and actor, Jamie Kennedy don’t miss a trick talking about everything from Black Lives Matter, to “Karens” and menopause. Funny guy, Jamie, was a little more extreme about Covid-19 than Vivica. Terrified, he was microwaving his clothes and mail. After months of strict quarantine, Vivica invited a small circle of close friends to a safely distanced party. That’s rare – vivacious Vivica usually has a blow out with crowds of friends.   They get serious about the importance of Black Lives Matter and what Vivica calls the “culture of the snitch. “Everyone has a camera now and they want to take you down on social media.” With all this information and access, Jamie says people are loosing their sense of irony and fun. In the future, expect this funny guy to include commentary on the Karens. “The white ladies demanding to speak to the manager,” says the Philly native. “I call them the ‘White Wine Warriors.’” Vivica says they may have menopause, or maybe just “cray cray.”  And of course, the question, ‘How did you hustle your success?’ comes up. Jamie’s known for doing characters, which he started during a telemarketing job. He got good at selling office products, so he used that technique on agents. It worked! The actor had some early practice, imitating his mother’s bougie friends and his teachers. His big break was “Scream“ a little horror movie that propelled Courtney Cox’s career, too. They talk about his serious roles, his writing and comedy. It’s been a great career, worth hearing about in the podcast. https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling    https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/   https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts   https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts   https://www.jamiekennedy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieKennedy https://twitter.com/JamieKennedy https://www.instagram.com/thejamiekennedy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Vivica A. Fox and her girl, actress, Jackee Harry get together the stories are for real and hilarious. Jackee recalls seeing Vivica for the first time in thigh-high snakeskin boots. “Ooh you were fly. I had to find out who you were,” remembers Jackee. The ladies hash out old times, former beaus and their work and love lives now. They’ve both lived through racism and ageism in Hollywood, but keep on hustling. A former New Yorker, who got her start in theater, Jackee admits to shedding tears when planned projects fell through because of Covid-19. Things aren’t all bad though -- she has a new boyfriend. The old friends have both adopted to the times, learning Zoom, but Vivica refuses to appear on screen, unless she’s put together from nails to lashes.   Emmy and Golden Globe award winner, Jackie is best known for her early roles as sexy Sandra Clark, on NBC’s “227,” and Lisa Landry on the ABC/The WB sitcom “Sister, Sister.” She is the first African American to win the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress on “227.” Vivica is surprised that Jackee has always longed to do drama, but had been type cast in comedy. She’s grateful for her opportunities, but says that not getting dramatic roles still hurts. What Jackee didn’t let get away was her son, whom she adopted as a single mom. “I didn’t know I could fall in love like that,” says the three-time divorcee, who agrees with Vivica that life has been good so far, but neither one is going to stop their grind.  https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling     https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/    https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts    https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackeeHarry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JackeeHarry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackeeHarry Website: https://jackee-online.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JackeeHarryOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivica A. Fox was in for some surprises as she interviews actress and comedian Kellita Smith, best known for her role as Bernie Mac’s wife, in “The Bernie Mac Show” (2001-2006). Though they have been friends for years Vivaca didn’t know Kellita was raised in the Black Panther community of Oakland, California. Recognized for her talent even as a child, 8-year old Kellita was chosen to interview controversial political activist Huey P Newton, for a school production. “I was the only one who could sit still long enough to talk to a grown up.”   But it was the funny lady’s appearance on “In Living Color” that gave Kellita her start in Hollywood. She trades stories with Vivica about the “mean girls” they both encountered while auditioning. They’re laughing now, but it was tough then. Kellita has better memories of her early years of hustling for parts, when she got to know and work with the greats including Jamie Fox, Cedric and Steve Harvey. But it’s to Bernie Mac that she says she owes the biggest debt. After numerous rejections and multiple screen tests, Kellita won the coveted role of Bernie's wife, Wanda McCullough, on “The Bernie Mac Show." Vivica and Kellita go deep on their shared admiration for Bernie Mac, who died unexpectedly just as his show completed it’s fifth season. Kellita talks about the fun of appearing in SyFy show “Z Nation” and her newest movie “Influence.” She says she still misses Bernie’s friendship and in his honor is going to try stand up in the near future. It’s all part of Kellita's hustle. https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling    Kellita Smith's Social media: Instagram @kellitasmith1  Twitter @KellitaSmith https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/   https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts   https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hustling with Vivica A. Fox, we meet Vivica’s friend, makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, and hear these two friends gossiping about old times. Friends for years, these ladies discuss Rea’s path from struggling make-up artist to becoming a billion-dollar entrepreneur. Since meeting on the set of the film, Set It Off, where Rea Ann worked with Vivica as her makeup artist, they have remained close pals. These ladies bond over events and movies they’ve worked on together, but beyond the raucous stories, is the journey of Rea Ann successfully inventing the universally beloved make up tool, Beauty Blender. Rea Ann reveals the trials and tribulations of starting from scratch with a little egg-shaped sponge for blending foundation to becoming the CEO of a big corporation. This rags to riches episode is a great lesson in starting a beauty business and reminder to be brave and always follow your dreams! https://www.vivicafox.com Instagram: @msvfox Twitter: mcvivicafox Instagram: @vivicahustling https://instagram.com/stage92podcasts https://Twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.facebook.com/stage29podcasts https://beautyblender.com/pages/our-story https://instagram.com/beautyblender https://facebook.com/beautyblender http://saphora.com http://ulta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up ladies, because you’re in for a ride with actress, model and producer, Tika Sumpter as she gets real with Vivica about her career, love and motherhood. In this episode of Hustling, the Sonic the Hedgehog star shares her journey from leaving home at 17-years old to pursue her dream as an actress to starring in her own TV show and launching The Suga, an inspirational podcast with co-host Thai Randolph, that caters to the needs of brown women. Tika, who produced and starred in “Southside With You,” playing Michelle Obama, opens up about her challenges with being a mom, how she makes time for herself and describes the minute she fell in lust with her hunky fiancé, co-star Nicolas Muscarella, despite vowing to never to date an actor. In this special episode, Tika and Vivica share their motto that women are stronger when they support each other and reveal their secret plans the minute Coronavirus is over. https://www.vivicafox.com  Instagram @msvfox  Twitter: @mcvivicafox  Instagram: @vivicahustling       https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts  https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/  https://stage29.tv/podcasts/     https://www.instagram.com/tikasumpter/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thesugaberries/?hl=en https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/the-suga https://www.facebook.com/TikaSumpter/ https://twitter.com/iamtikasumpter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been almost 20 years since Vivica’s first leading role in the romantic comedy “Two Can Play That Game” where she worked with actor Dondre Whitfield.  In this episode, they share stories about working in Hollywood and how he began his career on the hit sitcom “The Cosby Show” where he talks his time working with Bill Cosby.  The married Father of two recounts his time as a starving actor and the praise he received for his time on “All My Children.”  Dondre is now the author of a new book called, “Male Vs. Man: How To Honor Women, Teach Children And Elevate Men To Change The World”.  He shares why he wrote the book and explains the real difference between a man and male.  Married for 23 years to Actress and Director Salli Richardson,  Dondre opens up about how he got in touch with his femininity, what makes him a good husband and how he and his wife are able to keep their marriage going for so long.  He also gives key advice for women on finding the perfect mate and find out why he called Vivica a Diva!  Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/alldondre Twitter.com/DondreWhitfield Facebook.com/Dondré-T-Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For people unfamiliar with basketball it would seem that sinking baskets is the most important part of the game, but those who know and love it will tell you passing is often more important. And it’s often the Point Guard who orchestrates the team’s plays. In this episode, Vivica is joined by 2016 WNBA champion, three-time All Star player and Point Guard for the LA Sparks, Chelsea Gray. Chelsea earned the nickname “Point God” from her teammates and the name was inspired by her Magic Johnson, “no look” style of passing the ball and her deep understanding of strategy and her ability to be like a coach on the court. Chelsea reveals that it’s the guys in her life who truly inspire her. Early on it was shooting hoops in the backyard with her brothers and later her inspiration came from her fellow Point Guard, Lakers superstar Magic Johnson. Women’s sports has long struggled to gain equality with their male counterparts, but in January 2020 the WNBA signed a new collective bargaining agreement tripling average player compensation and establishing maternity leave and several other benefits. Recognition and compensation that is long overdue. The 2020 WNBA draft was held virtually for the first time and ended up having the highest viewership in over 16 years. Vivica and Chelsea remember the honoring of legendary athlete and ultimate “girl dad”, Kobe Bryant at the draft pick event, and how his beautiful, athletic daughter, Gianna was named as a WNBA honorary draft pick. Chelsea shares beautiful memories of her wedding to fellow athlete, Tipesa Moorer in picturesque Malibu and reveals the truth behind the rumors sparked by Tipesa’s #BabyMama post! So, is there a baby baller in Chelsea’s future? What about the future of women’s basketball? Chelsea reveals how the season has been put on hold due to COVID-19 and how she is using this time to polish her cooking skills and how she’s staying in game-ready shape! As an athlete it’s often winning the game that so many are focused on, but Chelsea embodies the idea of loving the game and loving life. That inspired the hustle hack of the day #LoveWins. Do what you love. Love whomever you want to love. Because love ALWAYS wins!  Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/cgray209 Twitter.com/cgray209 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and Comedian Tommy Davidson made us all laugh in the 90’s sketch comedy “In Living Color” and hit movies like “Strictly Business” and “Booty Call,” which he co-starred with Vivica Fox.  In this week’s episode, Tommy continues to share the laughs and gets personal about the challenges he faced during his childhood, his tumultuous journey in Hollywood and his ongoing struggle with addiction.  He opens up about those emotional experiences and more in his memoir “Living In Color” and gets candid with Vivica about the ups and downs of making it in Hollywood.  But before his rise to fame, Tommy recounts being abandoned as a baby unconscious in a dumpster and the white family who adopted him.  He shares the importance of forgiveness, including the moment he spoke to his biological mother for the first time.  He used drugs to deal with his pain and describes his road to recovery before becoming sober 22 years ago.  Find out how he bombed on his first audition, what it was like to work with Halle Berry in his first movie and the hardest part of being on “In Living Color.”  He also describes his experience being blackballed in Hollywood and the high expectations he faced.  Vivica gets emotional as Tommy reminisces about her Father who was an important role model to him.  It’s an in-depth and heartfelt interview you don’t want to miss.  Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/therealtommycat Twitter.com/tommycat Facebook.com/thetommydavidson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, Dancer and Musician, Titus Makin, is a force to be reckoned with as he conquers the entertainment industry head on! The triple threat star quickly found success on the hit show "Glee" shortly after coming to Hollywood from NYC. He recalls the pivotal moments in his life before becoming famous including his job as a restaurant host, where Vivica was his customer. Little did he know, they would be starring in a movie together. They reminisce about their time working together and as police brutality makes headlines he discusses his recent role as Jackson West, a cop in the hit ABC series "The Rookie". Titus admits he was unsure he wanted to play a police officer and how he mentally passed on the role twice before taking it on. He shares his views on law enforcement now and the lessons he's learned from playing a cop. Vivica also talks about her own acting experience in uniform and her desire to mend relationships with the police. The duo talk about racism and the stereotypes when it comes to tipping in restaurants. Vivica shares her key advice to making it in Hollywood, the real struggle of auditioning and her process to snag a role. Titus reveals his favorite job outside of acting, his experience growing up as a preacher's kid and what he's learned from hustling to make it in the entertainment industry. He's also trading in his birth name for a musical alter ego, Butterfly Ali, and shares his biggest musical influences! Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/titusmakin Twitter.com/titusmakin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Designer, philanthropist and mother to two of the most revered women in the world, Tina Knowles Lawson embodies hard work, commitment, and generosity. If Beyoncé is your queen, then you need to hear from Queen Bey’s mother! Tina shares how she empowered Beyoncé and Solange to find their unique voices and why she hopes they’ll release a song together. She tells Vivica what she really thought of Beyoncé’s graduation speech and the one thing she needs to “get off her chest” to her daughter’s critics. Tina opens up about her passions from providing free COVID19 testing to advocating for racial and social justice to mentoring young women, her “angels”. Find out how she’s been giving back from feeding the homeless to building youth centers to funding transitional housing for decades. Hear how she talked Beyoncé and Kelly out of spending their first big Destiny’s Child paycheck on new cars and into buying vans for their church instead and the important lesson they learned in the process. Learn how Tina built a life beyond her wildest dreams and how you can, too! Plus, Vivica reveals the origin of Tina’s corny jokes, her secret talent, and why this mama is done hiding! In this episode, we discuss: 28:40 Tina calls out the “activist police” who critiqued how Beyoncé reacted to George Floyd’s death saying her daughter always gives back   32:24 She tells Vivica what she really thought of Beyoncé’s recent graduation speech and what it took for Beyoncé to write it, make it perfect, and how she was inspired by Denzel Washington’s speech   16:07 Tina reveals that she talked Beyoncé and Kelly out of spending their first big Destiny’s Child paycheck on new cars and into buying vans for their church instead Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/mstinalawson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivica sits down with R & B legend Johnny Gill, whose recent album “Game Changer 2” debuted at #1. They share an entertaining conversation about growing up as a preacher’s son with a family steeped in music to becoming a member of one of the hottest boy bands of the 80’s and 90’s, New Edition. Johnny reveals behind-the-scenes stories about being 19 in a boy band and how he avoided the dark side of stardom unlike other members of the group. Vivica and Johnny reminisce about their days working together with Patti La Belle in the play “Out All Night,” how Vivica coached him in acting, and how he mesmerized everyone with his amazing voice. Johnny reflects on how Stevie Wonder inspired and gave him a gift he’ll cherish forever. Johnny’s latest single, “Soul of a Woman" was inspired by his mother and grandmother and the lessons they taught him growing up. Johnny opens up about his relationship with Tiffany Haddish and her role alongside him in the “Soul of a Woman” music video. Johnny would have been touring at this time but Coronavirus sidelined that. Johnny hilariously shares his domestic challenges that include figuring out how to cook and clean for the first time in 53 years! Johnny also reveals how he’s remained a very private man and why he protects himself and family from the public eye. Johnny shares the joys and challenges of being a father and why it’s so important for him to be present in his son’s life, teach him good decision making, and groom him to be a strong leader. What would Johnny have become if he wasn’t a performer? His answer will knock you out! Vivica and Johnny share today’s hustling hack of #GODISGOOD and how faith can manifest love and gratitude in your life!  Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/realjohnnygill Twitter.com/JohnnyGill Facebook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She ready!! That's right, Tiffany Haddish is in the house! She made her mark in Hollywood with her charming wit and remarkable story from foster care to homelessness to Emmy-award winning actress and comedian. And now in the wake of Black Lives Matter and continuous fight for racial inequality, the "Girls Trip" star is using her platform to help make a difference. Tiffany lays it all on the line sharing heart-wrenching stories about her harrowing experiences with the police from guns being drawn on her to the emotional turmoil of being raped by a police officer. Tiffany sets the record straight about the backlash she received for attending George Floyd's memorial service and her message to all the haters. Emotions come to the surface as Vivica and Tiffany share their deep concern from racism and hatred in this country. The comedian from South Central describes her current relationship with her Mom who suffered brain trauma from a car accident when Tiffany was a child and how her Grandma gives her priceless advice today. The two actresses have some big laughs and go down memory lane when they played sisters. Tiffany recalls the pivotal lessons she learned from working with Vivica and how she still lives by those rules today. The A-lister talks about her rise to fame including five intense auditions before getting "Girls Trip", losing 10 pounds from stress while hosting SNL and the pay inequality she encountered for her comedy specials. In the end, Tiffany turns the tables on Vivica and asks for her advice on dating and beauty tips. Tiffany admits she's losing weight during quarantine and ready to wear that famous white dress again!  Get ready y'all cause it's an interview you don't want to miss!  Instagram.com/msvfox Twitter.com/msvivicafox Facebook.com/VivicaAFox Vivicafoxhair.com Vivicafox.com Instagram.com/stage29podcasts Twitter.com/stage29podcasts Facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts Instagram.com/tiffanyhaddish Twitter.com/TiffanyHaddish Facebook.com/TiffanyHaddish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say Claudia Jordan wears many hats is an understatement. Model, actress, reality star and now TV Host, Claudia is always evolving. From holding briefcases alongside Meghan Markle on “Deal or No Deal” to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” to now hosting Fox Soul’s “Out Loud” she shares how she’s made the most of her opportunities and how you can, too. Claudia gives a no holds barred look at reality television from manipulative edits to tension with Nene Leakes to the real reason behind her departure from Real Housewives of Atlanta. Vivica and Claudia reminisce about their time together on “Celebrity Appearance” including how Vivica was blindsided by castmate Kenya Moore, what it will take to reconcile, and what the women think about Donald Trump! Plus, Claudia opens up about taking the stand in Mike Tyson’s rape trial in an exclusive account of her testimony and the story behind it. This episode covers a lot of ground and you’ll definitely want to come along for the ride! https://www.vivicafox.com https://www.instagram.com/msvfox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox https://www.instagram.com/vivicahustling https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts https://stage29.tv/podcasts   https://twitter.com/claudiajordan https://www.instagram.com/claudiajordan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each new day presents an opportunity to be better than you were the day before, but it’s up to you choose to be better. With five number-one albums, four Grammy nominations, and decades of hits, R&B artist Tank knows a thing or two about becoming better with time. In this episode, he and Vivica get real about what it takes to build a lasting career in music and entertainment. (Hint: sometimes it involves selling your Bentleys and renting a Nissan Ultima from Hertz). Vivica and Tank share secrets to help you boost creativity, overcome setbacks and take risks no matter your profession. Tank reveals the story behind his stage name, the inspiration behind his music, and how his wife feels about his sexy music videos! Vivica tells Tank how his song “Stronger” spoke to her. Plus, she uncovers some surprising facts about Tank! Find out how playing football, playing Barbies, Marvin Gaye, “Dream Girls”, and stand-up comedy have impacted him! Stick around to the end to hear Tank’s split-second stance on stars he’s collaborated with, including Beyoncé, Aaliyah, Ludacris, Pitbull and Chris Brown!  https://www.vivicafox.com https://www.instagram.com/msvfox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox https://www.instagram.com/vivicahustling https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts https://stage29.tv/podcasts   https://www.instagram.com/TheRealTank https://twitter.com/TheRealTank https://www.facebook.com/TheRealTank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to laugh out loud because the original bad girl of comedy, Luenell Campbell, is in the house! The outspoken actress and comedian admits Vivica is her biggest "girl crush" and reveals the real reason she's doing the podcast. The funny lady and natural born storyteller shares her hilarious stories of working in Hollywood including behind-the-scenes movie set drama, the surprising way she got her part in the movie "Borat" and the role she auditioned for 7 times and never got it! But that hasn't stopped Luenell from bouncing back and making her mark in a tough industry. Luenell is proud to share the movie that's made her the most money and the ladies even dish on their previous movie roles playing a stripper. Outside of comedy and film, Luenell describes her highly publicized 6-page spread in Penthouse magazine. The comedian admits she always wanted to be a backup singer for the great Luther Vandross and talks about the famous comedian who discovered her. Vivica and Luenell dish on everything from epic reads, social media drama, the attraction to bad boys and why you should always be early to every meeting. Luenell is an open book and even gets emotional as she shares her journey working to repair the relationship with her daughter. It's an episode filled with lots of laughs, love and real-life moments including a game of "Kiss, Mary, Kill" with some A-list actors!  https://www.vivicafox.com https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/ https://twitter.com/msvivicafox https://www.instagram.com/vivicahustling/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/ https://stage29.tv/podcasts/ https://www.instagram.com/luenell/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialLuenell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices