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Talk, listen, and connect as Rolonda takes you on a joyous journey of discovery from the bedroom to the boardroom to Hollywood and even her soulful kitchen! From enlightening celebrity interviews to experts on relationships, business, health and wellness, Rolonda gives you plenty worth talking about and loads of laughs along the way! A true Reinventionist, Ro is a Podcaster, Voice Actor, Actor, Novelist, Stand Up Comedian, Talk Show Host, Journalist, Speaker, and Voice Acting Coach. Many of her podcasts embrace the theme of reinvention and embracing change.

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Talk, listen, and connect as Rolonda takes you on a joyous journey of discovery from the bedroom to the boardroom to Hollywood and even her soulful kitchen! From enlightening celebrity interviews to experts on relationships, business, health and wellness, Rolonda gives you plenty worth talking about and loads of laughs along the way! A true Reinventionist, Ro is a Podcaster, Voice Actor, Actor, Novelist, Stand Up Comedian, Talk Show Host, Journalist, Speaker, and Voice Acting Coach. Many of her podcasts embrace the theme of reinvention and embracing change.

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Broadway is Back! Tony Honoree Irene Gandy Takes Us Behind the Curtains

9/29/2021
Broadway Publicist and Tony Award Honoree Irene Gandy Takes Us Behind the Curtains of The Great White Way, along with Emilio Sosa, the newly appointed Chair of the American Theater Wing. Emilio is also a tony-nominated costume and fashion designer. The recent Tony Awards gave us all hope and a strong signal that Broadway is coming back after taking a hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. And we will see more diversity as actors and producers gave speeches about their yearning for more inclusive stories on Broadway stages. In this interview, these two Broadway leadership stars share a behind the scenes look at one of the best places on earth! Start buying tickets and support the theater now! Irene Gandy is the only Black female press agent member of ATPAM (Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers) for over 50 years. Working with Producer Jeffrey Richards for over three decades, she is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, and was a producer for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill starring Audra MacDonald. She was also co-producer with Voza Rivers of the National tour of South African musical Sarafina. In 2008, she became the first female press agent to be immortalized with a Sardi’s caricature. A fashionista known for her furs, in 2015 she launched a signature collection featured in Vogue magazine and will debut a Lady Irene Fur line in 2022. Gandy’s recent productions include The Great Society, American Son, China Doll, Fiddler on the Roof, and You Can't Take It With You. She began her career in 1968 as a publicist with Douglas Turner Ward and Robert Hooks’ Negro Ensemble Company. Since then, she has worked on over 100 Broadway shows including August: Osage County, Glengarry Glen Ross, Radio Golf, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music, and The Wiz. About Emilio Sosa: Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Emilio is one of Broadway’s most unique talents. He began his theatre career at Grace Costumes, starting as a shopper, and eventually becoming its Creative Director. He credits this time as the foundation for his career. Emilio went on to tour the world with Celine Dion, The Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Emilio made a name for himself styling music videos for Hip Hop pioneers, Salt-N- Pepa, MC Lyte, and Kid & Play to name a few. He has also designed for music icons Diana Ross, Mariah Carey and Gloria Estefan. Catching the eye of director Spike Lee, Emilio became his in-house stylist, working on national and international ad campaigns, before setting his sight on Broadway, where he was mentored by director George C. Wolfe, for whom he designed his first Broadway show, TOPDOG / UNDERDOG. His other Broadway credits include, ON YOUR FEET! The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Story, MOTOWN: The Musical, PORGY AND BESS (TONY Award nom) and LADY DAY at EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL. He shares the unique distinction of being the first designer of color to design The Radio City Music Hall Spring Spectacular and a new permanent number for the legendary Christmas Show, both starring The Rockettes. He has received both Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations and has been the recipient a Lucille Lortell Award, NAACP Theatre Awards, and LA Ovation Award. Emilio’s talent was also evident on season seven of Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars, where he showed his final collection on all models of color, a first for the popular franchise. A proud Trustee of the American Theatre Wing, Emilio shares his vast theatre knowledge with communities rarely represented, by sponsoring theatre trips, workshops and talk backs. “I believe theatre has the ability to build the bridges needed for all of us to better understand ourselves and the world we live in.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:13

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The Mic Gets Turned on Rolonda about Her Life Journey, Voice Acting, Talk Show, & Reinvention by Voiceover Talk Show Host Danny Burnside

6/25/2021
How lucky was I to get interviewed by my Clubhouse pal - Voice Actor and Talk Show Host Danny Burnside - about my life, childhood, careers, dreams, reinvention process, voice acting and all the stuff it took to get all those places! Sit back and enjoy this moment when the mic is turned on RO!! Get ready! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:55:11

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What's a Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Anyway?

6/9/2021
How many times have you asked yourself, "What the hell is a bitcoin? And - Where did this cryptocurrency come from anyway?" We're getting a better understanding of this mysterious coinage in today's podcast episode as we grab a cigar and kick back with cryptocurrency expert, Dante Noir. Dante's podcast, Cigars and Crytocurrency, keeps Bitcoin believers informed and in conversation about the digital money sweeping the nation and across the world. CigarsandCrypto.com Plus, Artist Israel S. Wilson shares why he's been a bitcoin believer since 2012 and feels it's part of his social revolution. @israelswilson This is the perfect podcast for the crypto-curious Please be sure to subscribe to my podcast and download lots of the archives to enjoy at your leisure. Also - leave a rating and review -- and tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:02:24

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Managing Your Money and Your Mind with Dr. Lynn Richardson of Debtors Court

5/26/2021
In this episode, Dr. Lynn Richardson of Debtors Court is back helping us reinvent the way we handle our money and our money mindset. Dr. Lynn says most us us found out through COVID-19 that most of what we have -- we no longer need. What will that look like for you post COVID? She share tips and strategies to rethink how we think about our coins. Money Mindset 101 and what the pandemic taught us with financial guru Dr. Lynn - right here - right now! www. LynnRichardson.com Don't forget to subscribe and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:36

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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month: Are You Really OK?

5/6/2021
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and checking in with ourselves with Dr. Faith Brown who shares some valuable tips on coping during these challenging times - from eating healthy to engaging in a new morning routine, to exercising 30 minutes each day ...and enjoying really good sex! BTW - Did you know that May is also Masturbation Month?!? How are you taking care of yourself and your mental health? Another angle to self-care during COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Dr. Faith Brown at https://www.drfaithbrown.com/ Follow me @rolondawatts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:56

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Sexual Thai Chi with Dr. Sunyatta Amen

4/19/2021
Dr. Sunyatta Amen is a Naturopathic Physician. Sexual Thai Chi expert and belly dancer. In this episode of Rolonda on Demand, Dr. Amen helps us get more in touch with our own bodies and encourages us to move our pelvic areas more to get the blood and energy flowing and wake up the body for a healthier, sexier, stress-free life. Tips on improving our sex lives with special exercises - or "Sexual Kung Fu" - like, vaginal weight lifting , belly dancing, and using a Yoni egg to tighten up our game and clear out the cobwebs. Dr. Amen is a 5th generation herbalist, tea crafter, holistic healer. Check out her Calabash Tea and Tonic IG @sunyattaamen Visit: Bellydancersofcolor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:29

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Sings and Cooks with Rolonda!

4/19/2021
While many of us are still taking about GENIUS, the Aretha Franklin anthology on the National Geographic Channel, many of us are still remembering our favorite Aretha songs, appearances, concerts, and so much more, Rolling Stone magazine called her, "The Greatest Singer of All Times" She won 18 Grammy Awards and nominated for 26 She won the Presidential Medal of Freedom ... and so much more ... But in this special episode of my podcast, I pull form the ROLONDA! show vault and share with you the day I spent with this incomparable legend. We sang, she cooked her famous Shrimp a la Ree, and she shared stories that I bet you never heard -- like: Why she has such a fierce fear of flying What she was really like as a kid Why she dropped out of high school How she responded to questions about her father What man inspired the song, Call Me - the Moment You Get There! We talk dating, motherhood, and how she wanted her very own talk show! Its not every day you get to spend the day with a legend - I want to share that for me with you! Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe and please leave a nice rating and review! Follow me in SM @rolondawatts Visit Rolonda.com Contact: rolonda@rolonda.com #aretha #arethafranklin #queenofsoul #queen #queenoftalk #rolonda #talkshow #shrimprecipe #soulsinger #soul. #souldmusic #talkshows #perfomances #celebrity #interview #celebrityinterview #blacktreasures #africanamericansingers #grammy #grammywinner #grammys #grammyawards #GENIUS #NationalGeographicChannel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:55:18

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Embracing Change with Leeza Gibbons

3/23/2021
Leeza Gibbons and I are not only friends, but also Talk Show Hosts from the roaring 90s, when some talk shows seemed more like televised saloon brawls in the wild, wild west - chairs thrown, nose broken, fist fights, cursing and spitting on each other - even one guy murdered - all in the mad race for ratings. Leeza and I both knew change was coming -- as this type of talk was not for us. We both had to pivot .... In this episode, Leeza and I have a very frank conversation about how to deal with sudden changes in life and how to reinvent yourself or your world as you must participate in your own rescue and survival, We celebrate The Art of Reinvention today - sharing tips and tools to use right now as you make friends with fear, doubt and anxiety and get on with the life you've only imagined! Enjoy! Please don't forget to subscribe! Follow Leeza at LeezaGibbons.com Follow me at Rolonda.com Follow us both on social media @leezaGibbons and @rolondaWatts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:06

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Golden Globe Award Winner Jane Fonda Celebrates Women's History Month

3/9/2021
As we celebrate Women's History Month and International Woman's Day, we also celebrate Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award Winner Jane Fonda, who has certainly made history as an artist, activist, philanthropist, environmentalist, fitness guru and so much more. In this candid and revealing interview, Jane talks about how her mother's suicide and sexual abuse affected her. She also talks about love and forgiveness. And while she recently revealed to the New York Post that she did not want a fourth marriage - Jane speaks very openly about her love for kissing, touching and romance. At 83, Jane's still got it! Also in this episode, Dr Julianne Malveaux, author, political commentator, and 15th President of Bennett College, shares stories of some of the most amazing women of history - most of whom I bet you don't know! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share with lots of friends! Visit Rolonda.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:58

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Women's History Month & The State of Women Today w Dr. Sheila Robinson of Diversity Woman Media

3/3/2021
In this episode, we celebrate Women's History Month and discuss The State of Women Today with Dr. Sheila Robinson, Founder, Publisher & CEO of Diversity Woman Media. Sheila believes that women can change the world as we have the power to change the conversation at the dinner table. Sheila is also a huge proponent of women's wellness and hosts Wellness Wednesdays to talk about mental health, self-care, self-love, reinvention and many more relevant and pertinent issues facing women worldwide today. We also share some of our favorite women in history and the ones we admire making history today. For more about Dr. Sheila, visit https://www.diversitywoman.com/ Visit: Rolonda.com For some spicier talk - Join me at Stereo.com/rolondawatts for the podcast afterparty every Friday at 4pm PT/7pm EST!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:40

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TV Host Shaun Robinson's 90 Day Fiance Bares All, Plus, Her Mega Movie Deal at Lifetime TV

2/28/2021
Host Shaun Robinson pulls back the curtain on the 90 Day Fiance franchise’s most jaw-dropping, unexpected moments, as she introduces a racy spinoff to the popular show, Each week, on the new 90 Day Bares All, Shaun will be joined by several special guests, ranging from individuals featured in the current season of 90 DAY FIANCÉ to familiar faces addressing the most notorious, unanswered rumors from present day and seasons past. Nothing is off limits and no stone will be left unturned, giving superfans the deepest look ever at all the stories, drama and secrets behind the 90 Day franchise. “It is thrilling for us to not only be launching this unprecedented look behind the scenes and deep into the lives of the 90 DAY franchise, but also to be launching it on the ultimate streaming destination for non-fiction, reality TV with discovery+ ” said Howard Lee, President and GM of TLC. “BARES ALL will extend our 90 Day stories further and uncover what we couldn’t fit into the shows – the destination for fans to access the truth behind the rumors that fuel countless threads, blogs and conversations.” Special guests and segments with never-before-seen footage of 90 DAY FIANCÉ couples. Shaun also gives us the scoop on her mega movie deal with Lifetime and producing partner TD Jakes. her first movie, based on the book, 7 Deadly Sins, is called ENVY and will air in April! We also find out if she ever spoke with Billy Bush after calling him out during BLM. We discuss her foundation targeted at helping young girls and small businesses ... and so much more! Follow Shaun's (0 Day Bares All on TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest on all things 90 DAY FIANCÉ. Join the conversation using #90DayFiance and catch up on the 90 DAY FIANCÉ franchise on TLC.com or by downloading the TLC GO app. 90 DAY BARES ALL is produced by Sharp Entertainment, an Industrial Media company, for TLC. PLUS - Don't forget these important links: BetterHELP.com/Mocha Stereo.com - Download free app and join me every Friday at 4pm PDT/7pm EST for the Rolonda on Demand After Party/Happy Hour! Always something worth talking about and you can join the conversation! Rolonda.com - for more about Rolonda's Voice Acting Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:06

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Sizzling Hot Topics! Kim & Kanye, Wendy Williams, & Gorilla Glue Girl, Tessica Brown

2/23/2021
After seven years, Kim Kardashian & Kanye West call it quits, with Kim filing for divorce and the troubled couple sharing joint custody of their four kids. How much did Kanye's mental health issues have to do with the breakup? Did Kris Jenner add to their marriage stress? Was Kanye's presidential bid the final straw? Plus, reaction to Wendy Williams' tell all docudrama on Lifetime TV as I share what happened during my own appearance on the Wendy Williams radio show in New York. And, Call me Tessica Brown! Gorilla Glue Girl makes a plea and a GoFundMe account that's raising a lot of eyebrows and even more questions about her true intentions. Tonya Dunham joins me to sort it all out! Tonya is a professional Journalist, producer, writer, editor. She currently works as a news gathering producer/editor for CBS News New York and has been a producer for several syndicated talk shows such as Geraldo, Queen Latifah, and Dr. Joy Browne. Tonya has won Associated Press awards for the "1996 Olympic Bombing" personal video and other news stories. She is a National Academy for Television Arts Emmy judge and a member of the National Black Journalist Association. Follow Tonya and Co-Host TV Producer Jay Jones on "Always On Podcast with Tonya and Jay" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:19

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The Reinvention of YouTube Star Glozell Green

2/1/2021
GloZell Green, was once one of YouTube’s biggest stars, with up to 90 million collective views, but says she went broke after YouTube suddenly changed it's algorithm - leading to far fewer views and far fewer dollars. In this open and frank discussion, Glozell reveals how the rug was pulled from under her and she fell victim of her own mistakes; not budgeting her money and having no financial plans. Today, Glozell is trying to help other women in her position of transition. She's showing up and blowing up on her brand new Glozell Show, where she's totally transparent about her life, financial challenges, and her new reinvention plan. @millionstoriesmedia @theglozellshow #TheGlozellShow Hey! Be sure to follow The Rolonda On Demand After Party every Friday at 4pmPT/7pmET on the new conversation app Stereo! I'll be talking about all kinds of topics and you can join the conversation live and talk back! Just download the free Stereo app and then follow me at Stereo.com/RolondaWatts. Join the #TGIF conversation and after party every Friday for Happy Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:02

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How BLM & COVID-19 Have Affected Hollywood & Movies with Film Critic Carla Renata

1/21/2021
The Curvy Film Critic, Carla Renata, joins me in this episode to discuss new film releases and how COVID-19, quarantine and the BLM movement have effected Hollywood, production and the movies we're watching today, including seeing more Black faces splashed across our screens than ever before. What's behind the big change? Carla also shares the brutal behind the scenes truths about how Hollywood is really handling COVID-19 and all the health measures expected during production that come with it. We both weigh in on the Tom Cruise onset outburst. Carla Renata is an actress, singer, and film critic. She was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Renata has starred in several long-running Broadway musicals, national tours, and appears on television shows. She is creator and host of The Curvy Critic with Carla Renata which streams via You Tube and Facebook Live. Carla Renata graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in Broadcast Production and was cast in the Matthew Broderick Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She has worked in Broadway musicals. "The Life", "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and in Vegas for the rock group "Queen" as "Killer Queen" in their hit musical "We Will Rock You". She made history becoming the 1st African American actress to secure recurring roles on four television shows - TWICE: Shake It Up,[1] Hart of Dixie, How to Live With Your Parents, Mr. Box Office and Superstore She is best known for her roles in Avenue Q,[2] Smokey Joe's Cafe on Broadway. The New York Times called her an "Energizer Bunny of a comedian with a big ponytail, giant hoop earrings and an impressive résumé"[3] and cites her vocalism and style as ranging from "quasi-operatic" to gospel and rock.[4] The NAACP Theatre Awards nominated her performance for being outstanding in the Los Angeles production of The Lion King as Shenzi.. TheCurvyFilmCritic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:02:49

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Disrupting Poetry with Grammy Nominated Sekou Andrews' Poetic Voice

1/21/2021
Grammy Nominated Spoken Word Artist Sekou Andrews is disrupting observations and opinions of poetry with his Poetic Voice - an organization he founded to stop making poetry synonymous to poverty. A schoolteacher turned actor, musician, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, any given day may now find Sekou keynoting at a leadership conference, helping a Fortune 500 company with brand messaging, or even performing pieces for Barack Obama in Oprah’s backyard. Sekou is the creator of Poetic Voice, a new, cutting-edge speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry to make messages more moving and memorable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:03:00

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Being a Boss Lady in Business with CEO Marilyn Crawford

12/21/2020
Marilyn Crawford is an AWARD WINNING Branding Architect, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Development, and Branding Executive with exceptional Event Management, Consumer Experience, PR, Entertainment, Sports, Esports, Technology, Tourism, Social Responsibility, proven track record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:43

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Claiming Good Health Despite Covid-19 with Dr. Columbus Batiste

12/10/2020
We can never talk about improving our health or strengthening our immune systems too much during these grisly days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Columbus Batiste, fondly called The Heart Health Doc, is back with more great conversation and tips on taking better care of ourselves and the ones we love. Columbus D. Batiste, MD, FACC, FSCAI is a board certified Internist, Cardiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist. He is currently the Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente Riverside and Moreno Valley Medical Centers, and the former co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Inland Empire Cardiac Catheterization Services. In 2011, Dr. Batiste led out in establishing the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program (based at Kaiser Permanente. The objective of this program is to prevent the onset and re-occurrence of cardiovascular disease focusing on lifestyle modification. Dr. Batiste is a strong advocate for a plant based diet, exercise and stress reduction. He has been lecturing in the community over the past several years. Dr. Batiste, also known as “Healthy Heart Doc,” is a board certified Internist, Cardiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist. Since graduating from Loma Linda University in 2004 and completion of his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in 2006, Dr. Batiste has performed nearly 2000 coronary interventions, and hundreds of pacemaker implantations. He has been recognized for his work by multiple organizations ranging from the medical center physician of the year (2010), Inland Empire Magazine Heart Hero (2010), Eagle Award for Excellence in Medicine (2013), to the Derrell Thomas Foundation Community Service Award recipient (2013). Dr. Batiste’s mission is to share information so that “each one can teach one” about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating and therefore; provide everyone with the opportunity to take control of their health. Through the Healthy Heart Doc page on Facebook, Dr. Batiste is dedicated not only to provide information, but also to provide a community of support for people on the road to a healthy lifestyle and a healthy heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:19

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Reinventing the Way We Eat with Vegan Journalist Jacque Reid of NBC

12/3/2020
NBC's Jacque Reid is from Atlanta, Georgia, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (HBCU), and is a television, podcast, and radio personality and journalist. While many may remember Jacque as the lead news anchor of The BET Nightly News from 2001-2005, today she is currently one of the co-hosts of the NBC New York affiliate show called "New York Live." She has also guest-hosted The View several times, prior to joining NBC 4 New York. Jacque is not only known for her brains, but also for her big heart as you'll hear in today's episode as she shares how losing her beloved dog led her to a Vegan lifestyle. Did you know there's a Vegan car? Vegan Fashions? Vegan faux leather for shoes? There's so much here to learn from Jacque about Veganism, including some amazing recipes to try just in time for the Holidays. Yes, many of us are reinventing the ways we eat and the ways we treat ourselves, the earth, plants, and other living things. You'll truly enjoy this enlightening conversation with this journalista turned veganista! Follow Jacque on all social @jacquereid and check out her new lifestyle digital magazine www.vegansexycool.com You can also catch Jacque daily on NBC’s New York Live and The Hub Today. And don’t miss her weekly radio show on Sirius XM Progress Saturday’s 2 pm EST and Sundays at 9 am EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:40:10

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Comedian Luenell Speaks Up for Women in Comedy - No Laughing Matter

11/19/2020
Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She maybe be small is stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Easily recognizable for her signature look – that is, her platinum blonde Caesar haircut, beautifully manicured long nails and a blinged-out pimp cup in hand – Luenell, has been thrilling audiences with her brand of comedy for almost 30 years. But Luenell's NOT laughing about the huge discrepancies between male and female comics, with men getting far more exposure and far bigger paychecks than women. She says after thirty years in the biz, she's still trying to get recognized, despite being featured in films, like her current one - Borat. In this episode, Luenell tells her story, sharing a behind the scenes look at life as a comedian and shares tips for up and coming comedians. and talks about the real struggles that come along with it. Plus, find out how Luenelle is dealing with family drama during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. WHAT’S NEW?! Luenell is part of the ensemble cast of “Dolemite Is My Name,” starring comedy legend Eddie Murphy, currently on Netflix. Plus, she’s part of the cast of “Coming to America 2,” set to hit theatres around the holidays in 2020. And yes! That’s two Eddie Murphy movies in one year! Also, Luenell appears in the sequel, “I’ve Got the Hookup-2,” an urban cult classic, starring music mogul/businessman Master P and his son, Romeo Miller. Luenell also appears in the Oscar-nominated film, “A Star is Born,” directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Cooper and Lady Gaga. She also rocks the mic in the new Showtime comedy special, called “Funny Women of a Certain Age,” sharing the stage with Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”), Carole Montgomery, Lynne Koplitz, Kerri Louise and Vanessa Hollingshead. Plus, she makes a cameo appearance in the music video, “I Like Boys,” by former American Idol singer/songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall, which has already amassed millions of views on YouTube. In addition, she just released her comedy CD, “Luenell Live: I Only Drink at Work,” available on digital platforms everywhere. And then there’s Las Vegas!! Luenell wrapped up her three-month Las Vegas residency at the SLS hotel in Viva Las Vegas! But, she’s not through with Las Vegas! Back by popular demand, she has an ongoing engagement at the Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade in Vegas. Although African American audiences are familiar with Luenell from her appearances on BET’s ComicView, she crossed over to mainstream after her breakout role in the 2006 hit mockumentary-styled comedy film “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.” She portrayed a prostitute, named Luenell, with a heart of gold. And in the end, just like Julia Roberts’s character in “Pretty Woman,” Luenell got the guy! On the heels of the film’s release, she embarked on a successful 60-city tour with “Money Mike” Katt Williams. For more about Luenell, visit www.HeyLuenell.com CATCH THE EDIBLE OF THE WEEK AND LUENELL'S LATEST FAMILY DRAMAS EVERY WEDNESDAY on YouTube, called "HEY, LUENELL" LIVE AT 3pm PDT. ON A SOCIAL NOTE: Visit www.HeyLuenell.com Follow: @Luenell on Instagram Friend: https://www.facebook.com/luenell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:15

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Think Like a Woman of Troy with Basketball Legend Rhonda Windham

10/20/2020
Dr. Rhonda Windham is featured in the HBO Sports Documentary, Women of Troy, which explores the transcendent career of the Cheryl Miller-led USC Trojans and their impact on women’s basketball. Windham was the first ever general manager for the Los Angeles Sparks from 1997 to 1999. Before joining the Sparks, Windham played basketball at the University of Southern California between 1983 and 1987. With USC, Windham scored 1,040 points and was the assists leader for each season except for 1984. During her last year in college, Windham played at the 1987 Summer Universiade and received the 1987 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award. The Women of Troy arrived to the University of Southern California as Title IX’s influence in women’s sports first emerged. Their ability to overcome adversity on and off the court propelled them into national prominence, winning two national titles and becoming the first women’s collegiate team to visit the Ronald Reagan White House. Windham played with all-time USC greats Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper, Paula and Pam McGee, Juliette Robinson, Rhonda Windham and USC head coach Linda Sharp. It also highlights the Trojans’ showdown with Louisiana Tech at the 1983 national championship and how this pivotal moment in sports history impacted their lives as well as future generations. The Trojans won back to back NCAA championships in 1983 and 1984 and played in the title game three times in the 80s. USC was led by all-time great players like Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and also had key role players like twins Pamela and Paula McGee and Rhonda Windham. Today, Dr. Rhonda Windham is a clinical occupational therapist who works for a non-profit mental health agency in Torrance, CA. She graduated from USC with her BA, MA and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:52