Straight Talking With Kelly Armstrong and Guests

In this compelling episode of Straight Talking with Kelly, I sit down with acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer, Mario Van Peebles for an inspiring conversation about the Van Peebles legacy, filmmaking, family and the power of storytelling. "Thanks for tuning in to this powerful conversation with Mario Van Peebles! If you love deep-dive stories, cultural heritage, and behind-the-scenes...

Kelly welcomes back Michael Aczon, Entertainment Lawyer, and Carlos Stanfield, Artist Management, to have a candid and fun convesation about music past and present, along with personal stories. Michael brings the legal/business perspective, Carlos brings his music-industry experience, and I bring the cultural, educational and storytelling perspective. If you enjoyed this conversation, hit that sub...

Thembisa Mshaka pulls back the curtain on her music industry journey, revealing hard-earned lessons and the untold truths behind the business. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, and the Wu-Tang Clan. She’s a creative executive, a storyteller, and the author of Put Your Dreams First… and she’s helped shape careers in ways most people never...

In this powerful episode, Kelly sits down with entertainment attorney, artist manager, educator, and author Michael A (Michael Aczon) for an unfiltered conversation about what artists really need to know about the music industry today. Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAczon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@michaelaczon.com

Episode #67 Straight Talking with Kelly-Claudia Viek, Founder, Invest in Women Entrepreneurs (I-WE) Initiative Join me and my guest, Claudia, as she discusses the importance of investing in women entrepreneurs. Claudia Viek is a nationally recognized advocate for women entrepreneurs with over 35 years of experience in business incubation, micro-lending, and policy advocacy. She founded the Invest...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across many industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #66 Straight Talking with Kelly- Theo Ellington, Executive Director, Ruth Williams Opera H...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” #RealConversations #DJKellyC #WorkingGirlsVintage It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across many industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #63 Straight Talking with Kelly- Kelly C...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across many industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #62 Straight Talking with Kelly- Beyond Bead Stringing – The Artistry of NinarossDesigns A...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen.  It is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts, from various industries. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #60 Straight Talking with Kelly- Andiey Gay, CEO of And...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” Is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts, from various industries. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #59 Straight Talking with Kelly- Emanuel Brueh Join me and...

Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. Episode # 58 Straight Talking with Kelly-Ericka Scott, Owner/Founder of Honey Art Studio Topic: The Jean Jacket Bling Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide to Rhinestone Embellishment. About Ericka Scott. Ericka Scott...

Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. Episode # 57 Straight Talking with Kelly- Eduardo Aguire, Realtor and Creative Director About Eduardo Aguire Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube: @DougxEddy  E Email: eaaguire@gmail.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/e...

Episode#56- Carlos Stanfield, musician, producer, and former artist manager of R&B Group Tone, Toni, Tony, and Arne Frager, musician, producer, owner of the Plant Studios Records, and former owner of the Plant Studios in Sausalito discuss the music industry and the recording of the Tonie's second album Revival at the Plant Studio.

Episode #55 Straight Talking with Kelly- Carlos Stanfield, Artist Manager Topic: Corruption in the Music Industry Carlos Stanfield, former artist manager of Tonie, Tony, Toni, and Beyonce's Group Girl Time, has a lot to say about what's happening in the music industry, especially in light of the P Diddy controversy. To hear more videos and clips of Carlos visit https://YouTube@kellyk.podcast Befor...

Straight Talking with Kelly K. Podcast Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries, all masters of their crafts. Together, we embark upon a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Part 2- Episode #52 Straight Talking with Kelly- Gina Fromer, PhD- Doctor of Philosophy...

Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" This is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across various indust es. We connect with a diverse array of individuals, all masters of their crafts, in fields spanning Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocacy. Episode #49 Straight Talking with Kelly- Damon Jamal-Director/Producer/Writer...

Straight Talking with Kelly- Dr. Gina Fromer-President and CEO of the Glide Foundation Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across a spectrum of industries, all masters of their crafts. Together, we embark upon a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #51 Straight Talking with Kelly-...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” Straight Talking with Kelly is your gateway to engaging with the brightest minds across various industries. I connect with a diverse group of individuals, all masters of their crafts, from various industries. We embark on a journey with insightful discussions, invaluable tips, and resources. Episode #50 Straight Talking with Kelly- Lind...

Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. The guests come from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates. Episode #48 Str...

Straight Talking with Kelly "Where Real Conversations Happen" Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. Episode #47 Straight Talking with Kelly- Erika Scott, Founder/Owner Honey Art Studio Join me and my guest, Erika Scott, as she talks about the missi...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. The guest comes from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates. Episode #46 Str...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. The guest comes from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates. Episode #45 Str...

Straight Talking with Kelly “Where Real Conversations Happen” Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. Episode #44 Straight Talking with Kelly- Chef Dontaye Ball (aka Mr. Gumbo) Join me and my guest, Chef Dontaye Ball, as he talks about the mission of...

Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. The guest comes from various industries, including Education, The Arts, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Advocates. Episode #43 Straight Talking with Kelly- Cashea Airy-Career Aspirations Join...

Welcome to Straight Talking with Kelly Armstrong, where you will meet the most talented, intelligent, and creative people who come to share tips, resources, and knowledge on various topics. The guest comes from many industries, including Education, the Arts, and Health and Wellness. Episode #42 Straight Talking with Kelly- Alice Cravens, Chef, Program Director-Heat of the Kitchen Join me and my gu...