The Director Brazil Podcast

Morocco Vaughn is a filmmaker, music video director & entrepreneur. He was my original mentor 20 years ago that got me into the music video industry. In this convo we cover a bunch of topics from how we started all the way through the Evolution of the Chicago Hip Hop scene. Enjoy!

Camila is a Fashion Designer & Model originally from Columbia. She is the founder of the fashion brand Zenu Worldwide. In this episode we cover a wide range of topics from Entrepreneurship to Spirituality to Love to Healing Journeys and more. Enjoy!

Air Damon is an amazing Pro Skater / Stunt Artist. We talk about everything from Jail to God to Family to all the life's struggles and ambitions.

Brian "BB THE DP" Beckwith is a cinematographer who creates some of the biggest Music Videos & Commercials in the culture right now. See more of his work at www.BBtheDP.com

Our Listeners Get a FREE Partial Access to Adrienne's Course at http://sellashow.com/brazil In this enlightening episode, join us as we dive deep into the world of TV show creation with the multi-talented Adrienne Rose White. Adrienne not only shares her journey in the entertainment industry but also provides invaluable advice on how to bring your TV show ideas to life and successfully pitch them to major studios. Whether you're a budding screenwriter, director, or simply passionate about storytelling, Adrienne's insights into overcoming creative blocks, navigating pitch meetings, and building the right team will empower you to take your dreams to the next level. Don't miss out on this masterclass in making it in Hollywood. Adrienne Rose White makes good TV that makes the world a better place. She developed the online course How to *Actually* Sell a TV Show, Organically to empower and inform creatives on how to develop, package, and sell the authentic story that only they could tell. As a writer and producer she’s optioned or sold 5 TV shows, and helped other creatives get yeses from Netflix and Paramount, meetings with their dream show runners, and more.

🎙️ First Episode of my Solo Series! 👉 Today’s Topic: Skate Culture Wisdom 🤙 I did a few alternate versions of this video with more editing and clips of skaters but I wanted to share the raw straight to camera take first (to break out of my habit of over editing and allow myself to take up space) enjoy! #skater #podcast #skatepark #proskater #skating #rollerblading ————————-

Marczell is a Success Coach & Hypnotist who trains major athletes, artists & business owners. In this podcast you'll learn some ways that mindset is affecting your life and get a glimpse at how different your perspective could be.

Ami Kozak is a comedian, musician, and impressionist. Ami's online videos have taken social media by storm, amassing millions of views on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. He has been featured on Sky News, The Daily Wire, as well as numerous other high-profile news segments and podcasts. His live show combines stand-up, hilarious impressions, songs and live looping. In addition to comedy, Ami is a versatile musician, serving as the Bass Player and Vocalist for the Indie/Folk/Pop band, Distant Cousins. Their impressive discography includes multiple albums, and they've contributed their musical talents to various films, commercials, and TV shows.

Yusuf Nasir is a world renowned Dancer, Choreographer & Filmmaker. His new film "Regret To Inform You" has received industry wide recognition and was featured in VARIETY as a top choice for Oscars Short Film Selection.

Noah Sweeney is a YouTuber & Streamer / Content Creator. See his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoahSweeney/featured Brazil is Commercial & Music Video Director who also co-founded popular streaming app Naughty Girl Fitness. His credits include Disney, Wiz Khalifa, Mercedes Benz, Tyga, P!NK, Reebok, P Diddy, Auto-Tune, Pusha T, Austin Mahone, Trey Songz and more. Subscribe to this channel for Exclusive Interviews with top creators in Music, Film, Extreme Sports, Dance, Self-Help, Business, Health & Wellness & more.

From an award-winning music artist, actress and influencer, it’s hardly a surprise that Ksenia has also added the title of ‘comedian’ to her multifaceted roster of skills. Russian-born and now LA-based, Ksenia began integrating her brand of tongue-in-cheek comedy into her music, often poking fun at the cultural follies of her homeland, while leaning into observational humor around societal issues. She’s now taken that comedy component directly to the stage, and has been performing her stand up routines across the USA. Her track ‘Are You My Kitty’ went on to receive prime time rotation on MTV, and her comedy feature film ‘Bride To Be’ that she wrote, produced and starred in is now on Amazon Prime. Ksenia has also had significant success on TikTok and other platforms, totaling over 500k fans across all social media. Brazil is Commercial & Music Video Director who also co-founded popular streaming app Naughty Girl Fitness. His credits include Disney, Wiz Khalifa, Mercedes Benz, Tyga, P!NK, Reebok, P Diddy, Auto-Tune, Pusha T, Austin Mahone, Trey Songz and more. Subscribe to this channel for Exclusive Interviews with top creators in Music, Film, Extreme Sports, Dance, Self-Help, Business, Health & Wellness & more.

Frank Gatson Jr. is an Award Winning Director/Choreographer/Creative Director for Beyoncé, Brandy, Rihanna, Toni Braxton, Usher, EnVogue, JLO and many more amazing artists. In this episode we talk about his incredible journey and the Future of Dance Industry. #beyonce #beehive #podcast #choreographer #choreography

Taj is a world renowned Music Video Director who's collaborated with Rihanna, Ludacris, G Eazy, Nicki Minaj, J Lo, Usher, Young Jeezy and so many others. In this conversation we have an amazing discussion about his road to success and all the challenges he had to overcome.

As Justin Timberlake’s choreographer and artistic director for almost 20 years, Marty Kudelka is a five time MTV Video Award Nominee and Winner of Best Choreography for Suit and Tie and My Love. He has choreographed numerous performances for Timberlake including the Superbowl, the Oscars, the MTV Video Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, the Brit Awards, and the ESPY Awards. Marty has been a driving creative force for Timberlake’s music videos, television performances and his 4 solo world tours. He has also worked his magic choreography for such artists as Mariah Carey, JLO, Pink, Janet Jackson, One Direction, The Backstreet Boys, JLS, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Joe Jonas, Bebe Rexha, and Tinashe. Marty has also choreographed numerous feature films including Trolls and Rollerball in addition to commercial ad campaigns for brands including Target, Coca-Cola, Wild Turkey, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, McDonald’s, and Citroen. Marty has been a featured choreographer for Dancing With The Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance. Most recently Marty worked as Co-Director for the highly successful Dancing With the Stars Live Tour.

Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan has made appearances on MTV’s Wild n Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. Watch his new Stand Up Special Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts2wussx4Js&t=458s First generation American - he takes his musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian background and 90’s upbringing. He got his start in New York where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts while at the same time doing stand up in the backrooms and bars of the alternative New York comedy scene. He’s won multiple awards and festivals across the US but with millions of followers across his social media platforms he’s most recognized from his viral TikTok’s and IG posts.

Archie Jay is everyone’s favorite Black Millennial, armed with a mic and personality. Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Archie has always had a knack for all things media. Through the years, Archie has worked in several media capacities, such as digital producer with FOX and ABC, morning show co-host with Cumulus Media, producer at SiriusXM, freelance digital manager, and on-air talent for Afterbuzz, That Grape Juice, and more. Find him @archiejayspeaks

Today's episode is with world renowned Life & Dating Coach: Madison Himself. He has trained tens of thousands of people gain the confidence and social skills to become smoother communicators with high value. Showing how to be persuasive & effectively how to influence people they want in their lives...Improving their self development journey and making long lasting relationships that increase their quality of life. He has been changing lives all across the globe since 2010 at seminars, 1 on 1 programs, and home-study courses. Now he has a gift for you, for those who are ready to truly DOMINATE communication skills, CRUSH anxiety, and CREATE romantic and business opportunities. Join Madison and his team to learn how to influence people and master the art of conversation. When you do, you’ll notice changes in your life happen RAPIDLY. Growth loves speed. Create the habits, develop the mindsets, and learn the skills you need to help you become a KING of Influence & Persuasion.

Shirlene is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher, she has also had a profound spiritual and creative journey that has shaped her career and life. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Shirlene's career took off at just 18 years old when she booked her first job as one of the original uhh ohh girls in Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” music video. Since then, she has traveled the world and worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Lizzo, Rihanna, Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx, and more. She's also made appearances on television, film, and commercials. You may have even caught her in Amazon’s Prime series, “watch out for the big grrrls”, or on Lizzo's HBO “special” tour. But in this episode, we delve deeper into Shirlene's personal journey and the role faith and creativity have played in shaping her career and life. From her experiences with her faith to the power of dance as a form of self-expression, Shirlene shares her experiences with our audience. #podcast #dancer #faith #god #lizzo #beyonce

Join me as I sit down with an incredible individual who I have a tremendous amount of respect for. He's not only a legendary pro skater and industry leader, but he's also the owner of MESMER Skate Company and co-host of the Jump Street Podcast. In this interview, we cover a wide range of topics that we both felt passionate about. From our shared love of skating and the impact it's had on our lives, to discussing our personal experiences with marriage, religion, psychology, and motivation. It was a genuine pleasure to have such an authentic and thought-provoking conversation with someone who I admire so much. I'm excited for you to hear it too.

Matt works as a Lighting Designer and Gaffer. His career has involved hundreds of commercials as well as feature films, tv and broadcast concerts. He enjoys using cutting edge methods to light the scene. Recent projects include feature films like Everything Everywhere All at Once, Gaslit, and many notable commercials. When Matt is not on set, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, running in the mountains, and rollerblading at the skatepark.