Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms is the only podcast that gives you a raw and unfiltered perspective of what it's really like to be a professional cheerleader. Hosted by Mhkeeba Pate, a former attorney and NFL Cheerleader for five seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, this groundbreaking podcast finally gives pro cheerleaders a voice on issues facing the pro cheerleading community. Whether you're currently on a professional team, an alumni or really curious about the audition ...
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A journey through my life as a Pro NBA dancer. To give hopefuls tips, advice and knowledge about different teams, what it’s like being a pro dancer or cheerleader & audition updates. Also conduct interviews with fellow pro dancers/cheerleaders and see how they got their start in the Pro Cheer world.
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Tired of the same old boring podcasts? Validated by Victoria is here to rescue you! Join former NBA dancer, model, influencer, entrepreneur, and brain tumor survivor Victoria Vesce and her celebrity guests for hilarious and insightful takes on all the valid topics that are trending, from sliding into DMs to celeb encounters. But it's not all fun and games - they also tackle deeper issues like grief and mental health. Listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube for a breath of fres ...
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Welcome Kings and Queens to the most livest out look on NFL and NBA season. So just press play and catch this vibe.
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A podcast where two Asian American guys discuss various topics, invite and interview exceptional guests to share their stories and provide practical advice to help guys become the best version of themselves. Mike Tran is the creator of the Asian Menswear brand, the largest concentrated online Asian American male community, followed by notable Asian American figures such as DJ Steve Aoki, Director Jon M. Chu, TV Host Lisa Ling, and NFL Player Younghoe Koo, to name a few. Leo Chan is a menswea ...
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Ladies First: Interview with Wendy Murphy, Former New England Patriots Cheerleader & New England Law Boston Adjunct Professor
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Mhkeeba interviews Wendy Murphy, former New England Patriots Cheerleader and New England Law Boston Adjunct Professor, about her time cheering professionally in the USFL and NFL and her amazing legal career fighting for women's rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tnXAMpZsS8 https://www.amazon.com/Oh-No-He-Didnt-Brilliant-ebook/dp/B0D7C3SZPT ht…
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Cheer Chat: Pro Action Dance Convention Recap
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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear about my observations from attending the showcase at the Pro Action Dance Convention held in Las Vegas with the most talented dancers from the professional sports leagues and collegiate teams. https://www.instagram.com/proactiondance/ https://www.proactiondance.com/By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Count On Me: Interview with Jasmine Thomas Reed, Former Houston Texans Cheerleader and Houston Rockets Power Dancer
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Mhkeeba interviews Jasmine Thomas Reed, a former NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader for the Houston Texans and NBA Dancer for the Houston Rockets Power Dancers. Jasmine shares her inspirational story of organizing her second annual Dance Camp 409 in her hometown of Beaumont, TX as a way of giving back to the youth in her community.…
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Cheer Chat: National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization Reunion Recap
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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear all about the 6th National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization Reunion held in Boston over the weekend! https://www.nationalfootballcheerleadersalumni.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nflcheeralumni/By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Cheer Chat: Final Thoughts on America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Series
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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my final thoughts on the impact of the popularity of the Netflix America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series and what I hope to see for Season 2!By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Run the World: Interview with Jami Stigliano, CEO & Founder of DivaDance
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Mhkeeba interviews Jami Stigliano, CEO & Founder of DivaDance, an exciting dance experience brand that offers all-levels of choreography for dance classes, parties, and dance team performance programs. Jami shares how DivaDance provides jobs for choreographers and dance teachers and helps women start and run their own business through its unique fr…
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Cheer Chat: America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Show Episodes 4-7
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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my thoughts on the last few episodes of the Netflix America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series! So many topics to discuss and awesome comments from my live IG session. https://www.today.com/video/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-talk-america-s-sweethearts-series-213790789653 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dal…
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Cheer Chat: America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Show Episodes 1-3
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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my reactions to the first three episodes of the Netflix series, America's Sweethearts on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a61145098/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-salary/# https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-netflix-docuseries_n_6670b329e4b08889dbe5e725…
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90's Girl: Interview with Vicky Harris, Owner of Choreography Pros
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Mhkeeba interviews Vicky "Miz V" Harris, Owner of Choreography Pros, about her pro dance career as part of the inaugural WNBA Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad and over 25 years of pro sports and commercial style choreography for the NBA, NFL, college and high school dance teams. She also shares all of the details of her upcoming Pro Dance Convention i…
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Pocket of Sunshine (Part 2): Interview with Ray Cook, Former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader
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In Part 2 of this episode, Mhkeeba continues her conversation with Ray Cook, former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader, about his favorite experiences being part of the squad over five seasons, the challenges he faced after retirement, and all of the amazing opportunities that have opened up from him as a former NFL cheerleader. https://www.instagram.com…
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Cheer Chat: My Thoughts on Harrison Butker
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Join me for Cheer Chat to hear my thoughts on the controversial Harrison Butker speech at the Benedictine College commencement ceremony and the one group of women who I wish could have been part of the dialogue. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fans-shocked-to-learn-kansas-city-chiefs-cheerleaders-have-day-jobs_n_65b13ff7e4b09e7f5b9e1518…
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Pocket of Sunshine (Part 1): Interview with Ray Cook, Former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader
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Mhkeeba interviews Ray Cook, former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader, about the stunting side of pro cheerleading in the NFL, the auditions process for the Baltimore Ravens, and the very moving story of his first year auditioning for the team. https://www.instagram.com/theraycook/By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Excited to share with you guys a huge pro dance announcement. I created a dance journal for all the dance hopeful and choreographers out there to help better prepare them for any dance audition that they go on. Dance Journal is called “ Beyond the Lockers: Pro Dance 101 and it’s available on Amazon just for $5.99 and as well as the podcast is growi…
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Cheer Chat: 2024 NBA Dance Team Playoffs Format
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Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss the competition structure and categories for the 2024 NBA Dance Team Playoffs. Opening Night Performance Team Concept Video Heels Performance Musician/Movie Themed Performance Latin Night Black History Month/HBCU Night Pride Night Cultural Celebration Night Senior Dance Team Kids Dance Team Hip Hop/Hype Crew Jazz P…
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Go DJ: Interview with Rodney McDaniel, Former Washington Wizards Dancer
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Mhkeeba interviews Rodney McDaniel, a former Washington Wizards Dancer, about his first season in the NBA on one of the first coed dance teams and his experience mixing music for the hottest choreographers in the pro cheer and dance industry. https://www.instagram.com/itsrodzilla/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C6G-o-6RJXI/ https://www.instagram.com/p…
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Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss ideas of how we can structure the NBA Dance Team Playoffs to showcase the best performances of the various NBA dance teams throughout the past season.By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Join me for Cheer Chat to discuss the latest leadership changes in NFL cheerleading teams, audition tips, showing facials and the request to host another NBA Dance Team Playoffs on the podcast.By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Gimme Some More: Interview with Celine Edmondson, Assistant Coach, Brooklynettes Dancers
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Mhkeeba interviews Celine Edmondson, Assistant Coach and Choreographer of the Brooklynettes Dancers, about her experiences coaching, teaching, choreographing for performances with musical artists and her appearance on the Netflix Dance 100 reality show competition. Celine also shares how she is balancing her booming career as a new mother and what …
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On this episode I talk about how I handled being rejected from multiple dance auditions and gigs from an earlier childhood and how I handled not getting the job. Hope this helps anyone who has been rejected from something they want and how to overcome it.
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Get Right: Interview with Kayla Cruz, Captain of Brooklynettes Dancers
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Mhkeeba interviews Kayla Cruz, a captain and five-year veteran of the Brooklynettes Dancers, about her experiences growing as a leader on the team and how the organization has shaped her career as a Professional Dancer, Model and Actress. Kayla shares what it really takes to thrive in the challenging auditions process for the Brooklynettes as well …
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Eat It: Interview with Ally Miller, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Former NFL Washington Command Force Cheerleader
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Mhkeeba interviews Ally Miller, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and former NFL Cheerleader for the Washington Command Force. Ally helps dancers fuel like athletes to feel confident in their bodies, achieve optimal health, and perform at the highest levels–without dieting or restriction. She understands the nuances and pressures of pro dance audi…
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Infamous Rhythm Interview with Antonio Russ
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Interview with Owner & Head Coach of the Infamous Rhythm dance team Antonio Russ. He is a dancer and choreographer and we discuss his dance career, path in life and how you can better yourself in the future.
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Cheer Chat: Recap of Trip to See NY Knicks City Dancers, Brooklynettes & Nets Team Hype
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Cheer Chat: Recap of my trip to NYC to attend the New York Knicks game to see the Knicks City Dancers perform and also the Brooklyn Nets game to see the Brooklynettes and Nets Team Hype perform for Noche Latina theme night.By Bleav + Pro Cheerleading Podcast
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Plan The Life You Want with TK Owen’s
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Interview with former Heat & Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader, CEO and Director TK Owens. Listen as she share her experiences of being in the pro world and give out advices to anyone that is interested in auditioning.
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Cheer Chat: Black History Month in Pro Cheer & Dance
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Listen in to Cheer Chat covering all these hot topics: New podcast platform Trip to NYC to see Brooklynettes and Knicks City Dancers perform Upcoming interviews Love is Blind with our very own Amber Desiree NYPD Dance Team controversy Reflections on Black History Month in pro cheer and dance community…
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Make It A Good One: 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders Recap
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Mhkeeba introduces each of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders from the NFC and AFC. She also shares her experiences going to the and observations from her trip to Orlando, FL to see them perform at the Skills Challenge and Pro Bowl Games. https://www.instagram.com/procheerleadingpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDzRL6fx-BsttpvEfDhD7Q…
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Break My Soul: Interview with Savannah Dunaway, Portland BlazerDancer
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Mhkeeba joyfully comes out of podcast retirement to interview Savannah Dunaway, a captain and three-year veteran on the Portland BlazerDancers team. Savannah shares her incredible journey of overcoming challenges with how body image is perceived in the pro dance industry. She openly discusses how she dealt with criticism of her body type and pushed…
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Struggling with choreography or freezing up at auditions, it’s ok here are some tips you can use to help better prepare yourself for your next audition.
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Media Training is a big thing in any pro team industry. On this episode we discuss a few tips and hacks that you can use to help better yourself for your next audition. Follow on all social media platforms Instagram:@itscalvinbrown
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Here are my Top 10 Audition Tips that I use to help me out on my auditions and hopefully can help you out on your next pro team auditions.
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Auditioning for a pro or semi pro team but you don’t have the right music for your solo. Don’t worry I’m here to help you. Here are a few tips that could help you out for your next audition. Social Media: Instagram @itscalvinbrown
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Gear UP! Ep 28 | Former Navy Seal, Trevor Thompson
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Welcome to an adrenaline-packed episode of Validated by Victoria! In this installment, your host Victoria Vesce dives into the world of bravery, resilience, and pushing limits with none other than Trevor Thompson. As a former Navy SEAL, Protekt Ambassador, and extreme adventurer, Trevor's experiences are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join Victori…
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Rejection with Grace, with Alexa Curtis, co-founder of GrasshoppHer
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🎙️ Boosting Careers & Conquering Rejection! 🚀✨ Join me, Victoria Vesce, on Validated By Victoria as I sit down with the incredible Alexa Curtis, co-founder of Grasshopher. We dive deep into the power of rejection and how it propelled us forward in our careers. Plus, we share our candid thoughts on social media's impact. Tune in for a dose of inspir…
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Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we are joined by the inspiring Dr. Janine Lee, a world traveler with over 15 years of experience in learning and development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. But that's not all - Janine also has an interesting personal story to share, having gone on 500 first dates before meeting her husband! F…
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On this episode, I give out a few audition, season tips, and knowledge that could help you out on your journey of auditioning for a pro and semi pro dance teams. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on all my social media platforms. IG @itscalvinbrown
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Ep. 26 | The SEO of Love Island with Tre Forte
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In this exciting episode of Validated by Victoria, host Victoria sits down with none other than Love Island's Tre Forte. Tre shares his experiences on the reality show and discusses the possibility of starring in another adventure. From getting booted out of the villa to discussing SEO, this episode covers it all. Don't miss out on this entertainin…
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In a pro world you need to know how to learn and adapt to that team. Here is how I use the art of learning to gain experience and knowledge from different teams I was on and audition for in the pro cheer/dance world.
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Thank you episode to everyone that has been tuning each week to listen about my journey and others as Pro Dancer & Cheerleaders.
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Dance Team to Pro Dance with Roosevelt Williams
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I interview Roosevelt Williams a 6x pro WNBA & NBA dancer. He tells us how he got started in his career, where he’s at now and how handles his mental health and rejection.
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New Year, Same Me (Why most people fail their new years resolutions, finding your WHY, Chris shares the most important rule of success and more) Ft. Chris Ngo [Co-founder of The Leverage]
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In today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show. I'll be doing a new four-part series highlighting four high-performing individuals to break down what it takes for them to successful. With the Ne…
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Here is a inside look on my time as a Washington Wizards dancer and being a current Atlanta Hawks dancer. The Similarities and Differences between the two and some audition updates for any pro hopefuls.
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On today’s episode I interview my second guest Jeremy Sims. He is a former pro NBA & WNBA dancer and designer, and I dig in a little deeper to find out how he got started in his pro dance career.
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Here is my first interview ever and it’s with my teammate and friend Meghan Wieboldt. I dive in a little deeper as she tells me her journey of becoming a Pro Dancer. From Mental Health to Audition tips.
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Ep. 25 | Butts, Abs, and Social Media with Allegra Paris
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Ep. 25 | Allegra Paris, Fitness Instructor and Model Victoria Vesce chats with Allegra Paris, fitness instructor and model who is famous for her butt and abs workouts on social media! Allegra talks about how she got started with fitness and her plans for the new year! You don’t want to miss out on this episode for tips and tricks on how to grow you…
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Season 2 kicks off with me creating a Vision Board for my dance career in 2023. Also balancing my work life with my pro life. Giving a new direction on my podcast and helping tips for future auditions.
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2022 RECAP! (2022 Podcast Stats, Goals & What To Expect in 2023)
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Happy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year! SOCIAL MEDIA: The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle CONTACT US: asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.com J…
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Check out all 1st Phorm Products here: 1stphorm.com/victoriavesce Tik Tok star with the big blue eyes who blew up the app for her viral dance of Morgan Wallen's Chasing You talks with host Victoria Vesce about influencer life and moving out to Los Angeles to grow in the social media realm. Learn what's next for Aniela Leom on the latest episode of …
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Victoria Vesce chats with Mike Vasquez about the latest season of Siesta Key, Miami Life, Dating and more. Mike reveals how petty he is and tells us his most petty dating story ever! Victoria and Mike chat boats and hoes on this latest episode of VBV. Check out all 1st Phorm Products here: 1stphorm.com/victoriavesce Make sure you follow Victoria Ve…
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Ep. 22 | Solo Episode: Grief During the Holidays
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Victoria Vesce pops on the pod solo to give us some insight into dealing with grief during the holidays. She gives us updates at the end of the year, as well as, how to cope with loss during such a family oriented time with the holidays. Make sure you follow Victoria Vesce and the podcast on Tik Tok and Instagram : @VictoriaVesce and @ValidatedbyVi…
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Asian Representation in The Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady (Becoming an overnight sensation, not seeing many Asian Americans dancers, landing the role as Chris in The Cleaning Lady & More) Ft. Sean Lew ...
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I'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode. Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative director, editor, and singer. My guest is perhaps best known for his two seasons on the hit competition series Worl…
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