A Conversation With host Floyd Marshall Jr

In this Episode of A Conversation With (Building Tables), we discussed "What makes a good story?" with special guest Tiffany Yancy (screenwriter and actress) and The Angel (film composer). We all agreed that a good story connects with the audience. It's something that makes them feel something, whether it's happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. It's a story that stays with your audience long after t...

In this episode of  A Conversation With (Podcast), I sat down with Keena Ferguson, a multi-talented actress, dancer, writer, and producer who has been in the business for 15 years. One of many things we discussed was the power of manifesting and how to use it to get what you want in life. Keena shares her personal experiences with manifesting and advice on how to change your mindset and start...

A Conversation With Bianca Bethune was definitely an interesting experience. Bianca is not only an accomplished tv and film actor but also the owner of Sun Scape Productions. She discussed her start in the business, scoring her role in Bad Boys III, and what she's working on now. It was great to hear about her journey and what she's doing to make her dreams a reality. This episode is not to be mis...

This episode of "A Conversation With" is all about business credit and how to protect yourself from lawsuits. Our guest, Candice Shantell Patrick ESQ, is an expert in trademarks, contracts, company setup, consulting, and lawsuits. If you want to set up your film business correctly, you need to listen in! ==================== Candice Shantell Patrick ESQ BIO: Candice Shantell Patrick is a passionat...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I had the opportunity to speak with Shaun M Mathis, a writer, producer, director, and owner of Anti-Productions. Shaun has worked with some big names in the film industry, such as Cam Newton, Killer Mike, Future, Jermaine Dupri, and Clifton Powell. We talked about his career and what it's like working with some of the biggest names in the business. =======...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I  had a discussion with three amazing Black Female Filmmakers  Landi Maduro founder of Blue Child Entertainment; K Elle Jones, founder of the KEJ Network; and Keema Mingo, filmmaker, producer, writer. We discuss how African Americans can build their own tables in the independent filmmaking space. We explore the challenges and opportunities of cr...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Nicole Lovince.  Nicole is a woman on a mission. She helps women from diverse backgrounds create and learn to sustain a ritual self-care practice called "The Goddess Bath." The Goddess Bath is an intentional ritual bath that will transform you inside and out. I had the opportunity to sit down with Nicole and ask her about the Goddess B...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Ny MaGee, an entertainment reporter and screenwriter.   Ny discussed her journey and struggles as a black journalist.  Here is an excerpt of our conversation: "When it comes to covering shows and films as a black journalist, we don't get a lot of respect; we're supposed to get they put us in a box.   Society puts bl...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Geno Brooks, an American filmmaker hailing from Chicago, IL, most known for his New Media projects, including the award-winning digital series THE THERAPIST, the greek life digital series BLACK BOOTS, and the latest love story JONES. Brooks was an integral part of a creative collective that amassed an audience of over 90,000. Now he has suc...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with SHukur, an actress.   One of the many things we talked about was Shukura's recurring role as a Prison Gaurd for NBC's New Amsterdam and how she when against a room of 6 feet tall men and got the part because she came ready for the role. Here is a snippet of our conversation: Floyd Marhshall Jr Can you speak to being on set and jus...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Patrick Coker an Actor, Director, TV  Writer, and Executive Producer.  Patrick talked about his rise to fame as a writer and director during our conversation. He also shared the first time he was asked to write for television, but with absolutely no experience in TV writing. Here is a little excerpt of our conversation:  "Pat...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Donna-Marie "DM" is a Creative Director, Producer and TV Development Exec in Los Angeles. Clients include NBCUniversal where she worked as a brain trust to develop, create and implement programs and pipelines for marginalized voices. DM has a comedy set up at HBO and is currently shopping a feature film with EGOT Talent attachment. BIO Donn...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Dorez Douglas. She is an author, poet, and film producer located in Los Angeles, California. She shared many nuggets about the film industry and here is just one of the nuggets she shared: How to tell if you have what it takes to be a filmmaker. "I'll tell you a good first project for filmmakers and most of them don't want to do it because...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Ny McGee. She is an entertainment reporter, screenwriter, consultant, and founder of the multimedia company NAYUTOPIA. Ny shared her story of how she got in the entertainment business and became a report.  Ny McGee BIO: Ny MaGee is an entertainment reporter, screenwriter, consultant, and founder of the multimedia company NAYUTOPIA. She...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Landi Maduro, a professional singer, filmmaker, and producer.  Landi shared many interesting topics about her career. One highlight of our conversation was the topic of the role of Executive Producer vs. Producer. Here is an excerpt of our conversation: Floyd Marshall Jr:  - Please explain what is the role of an Executive Producer...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Angelique Marshall - Filmmaker and  Author of Augmented Reality Books for Children. We discussed the release of Angelique's first children's book, the ( Alphabet Book ), and how she came up with the concept for the book.   Angelique Marshall BIO: Angel's Awesome Books was founded by Angelique Marshall, an author of augmented reali...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Craig T Williams, Film Writer/Producer, and Editor.  Craig shared with me the importance of rewriting your script. "Rewrites are important because there has to be a moment during the process of creativity where you understand the story you're telling, and sometimes you don't understand that story until you've written it 3 4 5 6 times."...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Angel Devilishly, better known as the "The Angel."  She is a film composer in Hollywood, and that's not something that you often hear of a female film composer and scorer. If you have decided that that's the road you want to take as far as film scoring engineering, anything like that, this is the perfect guest for you.  ==========...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Clarissa Thibeaux that plays the role of Bree Solano on the new Netflix hit series Genteflied. Clarissa also shared how she got her start as an actress.   Classica Thibeaux BIO Dynamic actress Clarissa Thibeaux has positioned herself as a one-to-watch. In the upcoming second season of Gentefied, Thibeaux will be making her Netflix debu...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Yolonda Brinkley, the creator of Diversity in Cannes. Yolonda Brinkley BIO: Yolonda Brinkley, the self-proclaimed global disruptor, is the creator of Diversity in Cannes, the independent film movement promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival. Since its 2010 inception, with Yolonda at the helm, the initiative has emerged from a simple...

Suppose you want to learn how to write a script for a short film and get it seen by a production company or movie studio, then this episode is for you. In this episode of "A Conversation With," I talked with Jessica Tanner,  the owner of "The Write Script Consulting Services." Jessica shares how to write a short film or screenplay script and get it seen by movie studios, production companies,...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Emelyn Stuart, owner, and creator of the "Ocktober Film Festival" .   Emelyn shared how she opened Stuart Cinema & Café, an independent movie theater in New York, quickly making it a beloved community cinema. She didn't just open a cinema: she really put her heart and soul into it and turned it into a place that's unique and import...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Amy Argyle, a Commerical Actress and Film Producer.  Amy shares her secrets to becoming a successful commercial actress. She also talks about how she got into acting, what it takes to be a compelling commercial actor, why you should always have your own agent, how to get noticed by casting directors, and much more! If you want to learn...

In this episode of "A Conversation With," we interviewed Caryn Ward Ross. We are so lucky to have Caryn Ward Ross on the podcast today. Caryn is an actress, producer, writer, and global content creator. Caryn also studied dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. She worked with various artists including Janet Jackson, Arsenio Hall, and Rosie Perez. In the interview, we discuss...

Our latest guest on "A Conversation With" is  Quencie Thomas, the founder and host of Studio Q, which delivers fun, authentic and unguarded conversations with celebrities. You'll be fascinated to learn exactly what it takes to interview celebrities on the red carpet like Whitney Houston,  Chaka Khan, Jennifer Lewis, and Alfre Woodard, to name a few. ========================== Quencie Tho...