Welcome to the "Conversations with Alya Lei" podcast; where actor, improviser and audiobook narrator, Alya Lei brings you weekly episodes filled with inspiration and insight. Each episode features captivating guest interviews, valuable resources, and/or uplifting content. Join us as we explore the journeys, challenges, and successes of creatives and entrepreneurs, offering wisdom and motivation to fuel your own path.
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Roots Radio is a conversation about soccer, art, music, culture, and community. In this series, we explore the impact of the ‘beautiful game’ by crossing different boundaries around the world and talking to special guests from the worlds of politics, media, sports, and social activism.
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Entertainment Industry Journey of Christopher Silveri, VP & Partner of UIA Talent
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41:33Christopher Silveri, a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry, boasts a rich career that began with casting commercials at Liz Lewis Casting Partners and evolved into leadership roles at Gilla Roos Limited and Prestige Management Group. Graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Silveri's extensive experience in talent management …
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Breaking Free from Debt: Establishing Lifelong Financial Stability with Rhianna Basore
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23:05Rhianna Basore is a celebrated serial creative entrepreneur committed to promoting financial empowerment among creatives. An international director, producer, writer, and award-winning actor, her creative endeavors have graced stages from Off Broadway to Reykjavik, Toronto, and Paris. Basore's impactful work in the realm of financial empowerment an…
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Lynn Harris: Championing Diversity and Inclusivity in Comedy
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30:19Lynn Harris is a trailblazer in the comedy world, passionately addressing gender disparity through her transformative initiatives and perspectives. As the founder of Gold Comedy, Harris has created a nurturing platform that empowers women and underrepresented groups to pursue comedy careers, challenging the traditional male-dominated narrative. She…
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Zhive Media and Mara McCann: A Dynamic Duo in the Film Industry
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27:20Mara McCann, the visionary founder of Zhive Media, is at the forefront of shaping the future of the entertainment industry by bridging the gap between film financiers and creative talents. Through Zhive Media, she has established a vibrant membership community and a distribution incubator, empowering writers, directors, and actor/producers to seaml…
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Healing through Comedy: Aidan Park's Story
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45:00Aidan Park, the dynamic founder and CEO of the Yay Foundation, harnesses his talents as an award-winning stand-up comedian and bestselling author to pioneer emotional healing and inner child work. Through his book, "The Art of Being Yay" (The OMG NSFW Memoir and Guide to Authentic Joy), Aidan underscores the significance of joy and authenticity, dr…
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From Anchor to Actress: Morgan Deer's Journey to Success
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28:10Morgan Deer, now based in Los Angeles, shares a unique and inspiring perspective on her acting journey, rooted in her transition from a career as a news anchor in Humboldt County. Her dedication to the craft is palpable, as she immersed herself in various acting workshops, studios, and improvisation classes, all while living with epilepsy—a conditi…
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Vanessa Haney (pen name: Van Haney) grew up in the new age circus known as the entertainment industry. Van was first published in an anthology of poems in 1997. In the early 2000's she was showcased in young filmmaker competitions for her screenplays, and in 2018 while getting her Master's in Education, while also working as VP of Communications at…
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STEPHANIE BELL, PGA A member of the Producers Guild of America, Stephanie is an Emmy nominated & multi-award-winning producer and line producer with over 25 years experience in film, TV & digital content. Her films (both features and shorts) have screened in over 75 film festivals around the world, garnering more than 50 awards, including 14 for “B…
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Achieve acting success anywhere with a strategy from award-winning actor Chrissy Hogue Bartels
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34:42Achieve acting success anywhere with a strategy from award-winning actress Chrissy Hogue Bartels! Chrissy Hogue Bartels shares her journey as an actor, challenges of being "derailed" from acting and her strategy to be successful as an actor no matter where you live! Chrissy is a multi-award winning actor with a recent Best Supporting Actress Award …
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Arron Lloyd: Actor & Elite Neuroencoding Specialist!
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27:19Arron Lloyd: Actor & Elite Neuroencoding Specialist! How Arron went from growing up in the inner city to being in a commercial for the NFL and an elite neuroencoding specialist sharing stages with Les Brown and Joseph McClendon III!! Arron Lloyd was born in the inner city in a single mother household, Arron has an appreciation for what it takes to …
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Transitioning to a "new" podcast: CONVERSATIONS with Alya Lei
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2:37The Actor's Resource podcast is changing!! We are transitioning to this podcast: CONVERSATIONS with Alya Lei. The purpose of the podcast will remain the same: Inspire, Inform, and/or Uplift with guest interviews - the new difference is we are including guests from outside of the entertainment industry, also! Please join me over there! Thank you for…
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ROOTS RADIO 021: “No Neutral on a Moving Train” ft. Boots Riley and Host Richie Nuñez
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1:29:00Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 21, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Boots Riley, a renowned director, producer, screenwriter, musician, and activist from Oakland. In this episode, we delve into the life and career of…
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Max Muscato - Founder of Rock Autism Music Festival
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25:11Max Muscato is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer and philanthropist. As a rock artist he brings electrifying performances to every show. Over the last several years Max has gained an extensive following and has toured and opened for: Our Lady Peace, Citizen Cope, Theory of a Deadman, Aaron Carter, Finger Eleven, Ripe, The Allman Be…
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ROOTS RADIO 020: “Spirit of the Game” ft. Jackson Stearns and Hosts Richie Nuñez and Lisa Bonta Sumii
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1:10:36Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 20, hosts Richie Nuñez and Lisa Bonta Sumii have a conversation with Jackson Stearns, the President of The Oakland Spiders. In this episode, we delve into the life and career of Jackson Stearns,…
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Success Interview with Catherine Campion - Voiceover Artist and Death Midwife
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41:07Catherine Campion is a lifer in the entertainment industry. She has been working as an actress non-stop since she was 16 - first in theater, then commercials, followed by TV & features. Some favorite roles have been a foul-mouthed cancer patient on Weeds; a MN Iron Range mom standing up to Charlize Theron in North Country; and a nerdy gamer in Silv…
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ROOTS RADIO 019: “Deep Breath. Reset. Refresh.” ft. Fantastic Negrito and Hosts Richie Nuñez and Lisa Bonta Sumii
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1:21:52Roots Radio is an interview series that highlights community members who contribute to the cultural, artistic, musical, and political landscape of Oakland. In episode 19, hosts Richie Nuñez and Lisa Bonta Sumii engage in a conversation with Fantastic Negrito. When you listen to Fantastic Negrito, you're invited to experience the story of life after…
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Success Interview with Michael Vincent Berry, actor and Tony nominated coach
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32:30Michael Vincent Berry is a Texas-born Actor most known for his roles in American Tragedies: WACO The Trials, Law and Order SVU, Better Call Saul and THEM. Other notable projects include the multi-award winning Crude Massacre, Last of the Grads and the LGBT dystopian film; Innocent Boy. Michael is a veteran stage actor and former Chair of Theatre an…
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Success Interview with Josh Murray award-winning actor
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27:55Success Interview with award-winning actor, Josh Murray - General Hospital, Christmas at the Greenbrier, Gym Rat. Josh Murray debuted nationally in TV movie "Killing Lincoln" (as assassin Lewis Powell) – Executive Produced by Ridley Scott and narrated by Tom Hanks – it set a record in viewership on the National Geographic Channel. Since then he has…
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ROOTS RADIO 018: “Creation” ft. Mara Hruby and Co-Hosts Richie Nuñez and Lisa Bonta Sumii
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1:29:54Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 18, co-hosts Lisa Bonta Sumii and Richie Nuñez have a conversation with Mara Hruby, a jazz musician and soulful storyteller. In this episode, we dive deep into the life and music of this rising …
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Success Interview with Elaine Rivkin, SAG-AFTRA, AEA actor - Season 2, episode 9
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33:19Success Interview with Elaine Rivkin, SAG-AFTRA, AEA actor Elaine Rivkin is a recent transplant to Los Angeles from Chicago, where she spent decades acting, teaching, producing, and freelancing in casting. Her stage credits include Steppenwolf Theatre, Victory Gardens, Writers, Northlight, Milwaukee Rep, Geva, and many others. Since moving to LA, s…
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ROOTS RADIO 017: “The Process” ft. Lisa Bonta Sumii and Host Richie
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52:36Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 17, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW, Mental Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots Sports Club. Lisa shares her expertise and perspective on the multidimens…
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ROOTS RADIO 016: "Vision" ft. Janelle Grace and Host Richie Nuñez
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32:29Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 16, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Los Angeles native Janelle Grace, Executive Producer of the short film and comic “Love Conquers All.” Janelle speaks of her early childhood, growing…
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ROOTS RADIO 015: "We Play for The Bay" ft. Rafael Casal and Host Richie Nuñez
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43:14Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 15, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Rafael Casal, Executive Producer of the movie and television series Blindspotting. Rafael’s East Bay upbringing consisted of exploring all of his ar…
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ROOTS RADIO 014: "Everybody Has Their Thing" ft. Brianna Noble and Host Richie Nuñez
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49:01Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 14, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Oakland native Brianna Noble, Founder of Urban Cowgirl Ranch. Brianna's passion for farm life, community work, and working with horses began in her …
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ROOTS RADIO 013: "Marathon, Not a Sprint" ft. Ay'Anna Moody and Host Richie Nuñez
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21:36Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. In episode 13, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Oakland native Ay’Anna Moody, Senior Director of Social Impact at the Golden State Warriors and Community Board Member at The Oakland Roots. Ay’Anna…
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ROOTS RADIO 012: "Never Easy…” ft. Asaad Bruno and Host Richie Nuñez
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45:43Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. Host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Asaad Bruno, an Algerian-American interdisciplinary artist, designer, and consultant based in the Bay Area. Specialized in visual art, up-cycling & slow-fashion, h…
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ROOTS RADIO 011: Identity ft. Dr. Akilah Cadet and Host Richie Nuñez
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37:36Roots Radio is an interview series highlighting community members that make up the cultural, artistic, musical, and political Oakland landscape. To kick off its comeback, host Richie Nuñez has a conversation with Dr. Akilah Cadet, Founder and CEO of Change Cadet. In this episode, Dr. Cadet shares how a moment on stage inspired her to start her own …
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Jake Diamond is an award-winning editor with over 20 years of experience in Film and Television. From feature films and documentaries, to TV shows such as 90 Day Fiancé and the The Colbert Report, his projects have run the full gamut. He is also starting a new career as a filmmaker. He had made a few short films, and recently created the "Doin' Gre…
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Roxanna Lewis - Award Winning Filmmaker - Success Story
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28:41The Actor's Resource Podcast interviews Roxanna Lewis - an award-winning filmmaker to hear Roxanna share her success story, including her near death experience which helped Roxanna define her creative choices. Roxanna's creative approach to film making originates from her deep roots as a theatrical director and choreographer. Her work has been pres…
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Ruth Haney: Hollywood Makeup Artist Success Story
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23:41Success Story: Ruth Haney, Hollywood Studio Union Makeup Artist for over 25 years. Ruth moved from Albany, New York to Los Angeles around 1980. She had a chance meeting while waitressing that changed her life and opened the doors to the world of studio makeup. Ruth is a fine artist, so makeup was an easy transition, using color and brushes, on peop…
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Marti Mongiello - genius, veteran, director, producer, author, CEO, White House chef and the list goes on and on... Marti's current television series, Inside the President's Cabinet, launched in 2019 and is renewed for two additional seasons into 2022.
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