In a riveting conversation at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jack Myers and Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla discussed the transformative power of cinema advertising and how Screenvision is thriving in a tech-dominated world. Their discussion, part of Jack's "Legends and Leadership" series, highlighted the irreplaceable …

In this week's episode of Jack Myers' "Legends & Leadership," I hosted an insightful and controversial conversation with Mike Linton, renowned Chief Marketing Officer, and former agency President Jeff Culliton, now host and Executive Producer of the CMO Confidential podcast. Jack Myers' conversation with Mike Linton, and Jeff Culliton provided a we…

In a Legends & Leadership conversation hosted by Jack Myers, Radha Subramanyam, the Chief Research and Analytics Officer of CBS and President of CBS Vision, shared profound and even surprising insights into the robustness and enduring appeal of network television, specifically highlighting CBS's leadership in primetime programming.…

In the digital age where advertisers are vying for consumer attention across various platforms, cinema advertising stands out as a uniquely compelling medium. Christine Martino, Chief Revenue Officer at Screenvision Media, emphasized this during her insightful discussion with WomenAdvancing.org host E.B. Moss. Screenvision leverages the traditional…

In a recent engaging session of Jack Myers' Legends & Leadership series, Shirli Zelcer, Chief Data and Technology Officer at dentsu, shared her extensive insights into the evolving role of data and technology in advertising. Link above and here to view the video conversation. With over two decades of experience in analytics, AI, and technology, Zel…

In this week's episode of Legends & Leadership, Jack Myers is joined by Angela Cannon, the dynamic Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks and General Manager of aspireTV. Their conversation covered a range of engaging topics, from the Harlem Globetrotters to the impressive growth and success of aspireTV. Angela shared her diverse responsib…

In a riveting video conversation hosted by Jack Myers for his Legends & Leadership series, Dave Morgan, the founder and CEO of Simulmedia, explores the implications of the continuing transformation across the media and advertising ecosystem. The conversation not only reflects on Dave's career at the forefront of innovation but also explores the pre…

As the Emmy-winning daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless recently celebrated its 50th year on television, and over 12,000 episodes, the series gave starts to many actors’ careers in Hollywood throughout its historic run, including Penn Badgley, Justin Baldoni, Eva Longoria, Shemar Moore, Vivica A. Fox and even Tom Selleck. One of its newes…

FX's Mayans star Carla Baratta has been with the show since the very beginning and reflects on her time on the series, the life changes she experienced during that time, and praised recent breakthroughs for Hispanic and Latin representation in the U.S. New episodes of Mayans air Wednesdays at 10pm ET on FX, available to stream next day on Hulu 🖥 Re…

One of last year’s most pleasant surprises of new series came from the freshman comedy series The Bear, centering on an award-winning young chef, played by Critics’ Choice winner Jeremy Allen White, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to revamp his family’s crumbling sandwich shop. Among the boisterous gallery of characters that help keep the re…

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are thrilled to be joined by a delightful group from across the entertainment industry and the LGBTQ+ community: Damian Terriquez, Netflix’s Glamorous; Mrs. Kasha Davis, RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars; Tyler DiChiara, The CW’s Gotham Knights; and former child actor-turned-country music star Brian Falduto. …

When an injury ended his dreams of playing soccer on a professional level, Cristo Fernández decided to tackle his other dream: filmmaking and acting. Little did he know that the perfect opportunity would come along in which he could combine all of his talents in a single role, Ted Lasso fan favorite Dani Rojas. “I never imagined when I dreamed of b…

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by a panel of three actors from the AAPI community to discuss what performances made them feel represented growing up, the current state of AAPI representation in entertainment and media and what changes need to take place in order for progre…

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Rising star of stage and screen, and a former fellow classmate of mine, Jhulenty Delossantos joins us to talk all about his time working on multiple CBS series, including a role that went from a co-star to recurring guest starring role with action-packed scenes on “The Equalizer”. You can see Jhulenty Delossantos back on The Equalizer on Sunday, Ap…

Continuing the legacy of the 1978 film Grease, and the 1971 musical it was based on, comes the new musical dramedy Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, a prequel series set in 1954 which focuses on the misfit students at Rydell high school who create the iconic Pink Ladies clique. In his television debut, triple-threat Alexis Sides talks with us about …

As we approach the final season of the Emmy-winning comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, we spoke with two of the newest cast members on the series, Reid Scott and Jason Ralph, who respectively play late-night talk show host Gordon Ford and his talent booker Gordon Ford. The two stars share their experience tackling their larger roles, from recurrin…

As one of the most critically-acclaimed and awarded comedies of the last decade bids farewell, we are pleased to have had the chance to speak with some of the cast of Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ahead of its fifth and final season. Tony Shahloub, Kevin Pollak, and Michael Zegen play the titular stand-up comedian Miriam “Midge” Maisel’s …

While he may play a mild-mannered accountant on NBC’s hangout comedy Grand Crew, Aaron Jennings has practically been in the industry his entire life with Brent Jennings (The CW’s All American) and Juanita Jennings (FOX’s STAR) as his parents. “The art world is something I was very familiar with growing up but I didn’t see myself making a career out…

This episode features a FaceBook live from Thursday, March 30th. Brian Matthew Raven gave a prophecy concerning the United States that I think is very important for everyone to hear. This podcast is longer than most of my podcasts, so you might want to set aside some time to listen. Grab a cup - or a pot - of coffee and listen to this important wor…

There is a major mess inside my head tonight. Feeling overwhelmed about so many things- it's like a filing cabinet that has been tipped over. Grab a coffee, tea, or ice cream from your favorite place and listen to the jumble inside my head. Thank you. God Bless.

Award-winning journalist, Chief Investigative Correspondent of Inside Edition and now author Lisa Guerrero joins us to talk all about her new memoir Warrior: The Path To Being Brave, a tell-all about her most vulnerable moments and how she overcame them. Though Lisa is nowhere near the end of her career, the usual point in time for memoirs to be wr…

Join As I Grow Up in reading Psalm 30 and talking about what happens when we turn our prayers of mourning into prayers of praise. Open your Bible to Psalm 30 and read along. Blog reference: Joy Comes Through the MourningWhy Sorrow Must Give Way to Gladness

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to be joined by the leading ladies of The CW’s Kung Fu: series star Olivia Liang, her onscreen sister Shannon Dang, her mentor Vanessa Kai, and their villain Yvonne Chapman. Fresh off their season 3 finale earlier this month, the four actresses reflect on the past three years they’ve worked togethe…

In Hebrews Chapter 11, the Bible gives us an account of the heroes of faith. Hebrews 11:6 says: But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must (unnecessarily) believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him. Grab a cup of coffee or t…

Emmy-winning star of stage and screen Loretta Devine joins us to talk about her upcoming film, A Snowy Day Oakland, where she plays the hilarious local gossip Jeanette, with an all-star cast including Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Jai White, Kimberly Elise, Tony Plana, Keith David, and Jackée Harry. A Snowy Day In Oakland is in theatres March 17th.…

In this podcast, I talk with Joseph Collins, Outreach Ministry Leader of Kingdom Church, about his personal testimony and what the Lord has led him to do in outreach ministry. Enjoy this personal testimony. God Bless You!

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and listen to this fantastic audio of evangelist Daniel Carver as he gives his personal testimony and shares the ministries he and his family are involved in with the Philippine people. You can find Daniel Carver on Facebook and support his ministry via PayPal @voluntarilyHIS. Thank you so much for supporting As I Grow U…

How do you speak to yourself? What words do you say to yourself out loud or in your mind? Proverbs 18:21 says: Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it (for death or life). Speak words of life over yourself. Also- buy yourself a copy of "Battlefield of the Mind" and learn where the battle c…

Underdog stories and sports have crossed over for decades. Rocky, The Little Giants, The Waterboy, Bend It Like Beckham, The Blind Side, even Kung Fu Panda, these stories follow the unassuming protagonist who is dismissed by their peers as they go on a journey of self-discovery and to come out on top, proving themselves to their doubters. Tackling …

Just in time for tonight’s season finale, we are joined by two of the stars of The Winchesters, Jojo Fleites and Nida Khurshid, for a look back on the year since the series pilot was filmed, how they’ve grown as actors and individuals throughout production, and the impact of being part of The CW’s mission to increase diversity and representation. T…

Closing out this Black History month we are joined by a delightful panel of actors, from rising stars to industry veterans, including Chad L. Coleman (The CW’s Superman & Lois), Ayesha Harris (Netflix’s upcoming Glamorous), Angela Lewis (FX’s Snowfall) and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Star Trek: Picard, Paramount+), for a conversation on diversity, incl…

What a week. First, I hit my head on the top of the car, causing a contusion. Then I messed up my blog to the point where I actually thought deleting it made sense. And as if that wasn't enough, I convinced myself I could create my own website. What a mess it has been this week. Do you ever have those weeks or days when all you do is mess up? Know …

For her first lead role in a romantic comedy, star Isabella Gomez was whisked away to Ireland for a fast-paced, 15-day shoot and was able to unleash her inner chef for the E! Original Movie Royal Rendezvous. Gomez stars as Cat, a talented young chef from East LA who is picked by a royal family to prepare a banquet. Romances blossom, chaos ensues an…

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In honor of Black History Month, we are thrilled to present this special roundtable interview with a trio of talent, executives, and industry professionals to discuss the current state of diversity and representation in the industry and what the next steps are for continued progress, brought to by Ampersand. Joining us for this discussion: Karringt…

Changes are a certainty in life. How do we cope with them? Grab your Bible and lets read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and talk about changes. Thank you for listening. God Bless.

Revival is happening in Asbury, Kentucky- but did you know it is happening in Africa, India, and other places worldwide? We need revival. We need it desperately in the United States. We need it in every home and heart before the return of Christ Jesus. Grab a cup of coffee and have a listen. Thank you for your patience and understanding- trying to …

After just wrapping up season two of their hit Hulu series How I Met Your Father, stars Tien Tran and Suraj Sharma chat with us about what fans can expect to see in the double size second season, how the cast chemistry and trust is stronger than ever, and what it was like filming in front of a live studio audience for the first time for their seaso…

Is your brain mush right now? Do you have a lot on your plate? So much you forgot how to put on your shoes? Please grab a cup of relaxing tea and listen to this podcast about my mind of confusion. 23 minutes long, but I think it is worth it. https://asigrowup.blog

Do you ever wonder what you would do without your kids? I do. Especially today when one of them is being mean. Thank you for listening. Please excuse my amateur nature- still learning.

Has anyone out there watched The Chosen? I admit when I first heard about it, I was somewhat skeptical. I thought it was another show about a stern and pious Jesus walking around quoting scripture and having a little personality. I was wrong. It is so much more. Growing up, Jesus never laughed, smiled, or danced at a wedding. Those things were here…

Rising star Germain Arroyo joins us this week and talks about his early days coming up as an actor, reflects on what it was like pursuing an acting career in a pre-pandemic Hollywood, and discusses some of his biggest television roles, including a recent episode of ABC’s The Rookie, Netflix’s Ratched where they worked closely with Brandon Flynn and…

With the increased diversity and representation across Disney’s properties, from animation to Marvel and Star Wars titles, their next hero to tackle the small screen is Moon Girl in the upcoming animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Joining us to talk all about the energetic, loveable and genius titular hero is her voice actor, act…

After a hit debut season in 2021, Netflix’s Bling Empire has expanded to the East Coast as it follows original cast member Dorothy Wang for a New York City adventure in Bling Empire: New York. Described by many as Crazy Rich Asians meets Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the series follows affluent Asian American families and individuals, from desig…

For our final episode of Multicultural TV Talk of the year, we are delighted to be joined by actress, singer and producer Analisa Velez, who plays Raquel on the Paramount+ series The Game, to talk all about season two of the revival series. As this was Velez’s first series regular role, she harkens back to her audition, remembering that she made it…

Television and film star Constance Marie joins us just before the holidays to talk all about her guest-starring role in the upcoming Christmas episode of NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, where she plays a member of George's ex-wife's extended family visiting for noche buena (Christmas Eve). Constance starred for six seasons alongside George Lopez in his self…

We are joined in this edition of Multicultural TV Talk by Emmy-winning journalist, author, podcast host and CEO of Agua Media Rick Sanchez, whose career spans nearly 30 years as an anchor on CNN, Fox News, NBC, Univision and iHeartRadio. Our conversation with Rick ranges from Hispanic representation in entertainment, to the current state of news an…

Alex Rich, a Critics Choice Award nominee for his acclaimed role as the young version of the title character in the National Geographic limited series "Picasso," joins us to talk about his physically and emotionally taxing role as Elias, the victim of a serial killer, in the chilling FX on Hulu series The Patient. Rich worked alongside Steve Carrel…

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to welcome a wonderful panel of actors from the Indigenous community for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us are Sarah Podemski (Reservation Dogs, Resident Alien), Jeremiah Bitsui (Better Call Saul, Dark Winds) and Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls). These …