Aspire To Inspire: Virtual Interview With Industry Professionals

🎬 Let’s talk about ownership as an actor and influencer. On this episode of Aspire To Inspire, we sit down with Series Regular actress LaNisa Renee Frederick (Jury Duty Season 2) for a powerful conversation about building ownership in your career, creating opportunities beyond auditions, and using your voice as both an artist and a creator. LaNisa Renee Frederick is a Los Angeles-based actor, wri...

In this episode of Aspire To Inspire , we sit down with Candace Stewart, a seasoned talent agent and respected industry leader with over 16 years of experience in television and film representation. Candace is a proud member of the Television Academy and a three-time nominee for the prestigious Heller Award for Talent Agent of the Year—earning a win in 2019. Candace shares her journey relocating t...

The Aspire To Inspire Talk Show is celebrating our 65th Episode with Head of Casting, Talent, and Production Executive at Imani Media Group, Maureen Pierre 🌟 Maureen Pierre is a dynamic producer, casting executive, and advocate whose journey spans from Chicago to Los Angeles. Currently serving as Head of Casting, Talent, and Production Executive at Imani Media Group, Maureen oversees casting and...

🎤💫 The Aspire To Inspire Talk Show is celebrating our 64th Episode with the phenomenal Nia Miranda, actress, filmmaker, and community leader from Detroit. 🌟 You’ve seen her in dynamic roles like the ALLBLK series G.R.I.T.S. and the feature film Midas Code. Beyond the screen, Nia is a dedicated advocate for social justice, education, and sustainability. As co-founder of Bringing Love Back LLC, s...

Taja V. Simpson is an actor, director, producer, keynote speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur and studio owner. As a 4x award-winning actor, she has over 20 years of experience in acting with more than 60 credits in TV and film. Perhaps best known for playing Priscilla Owen in over 100 episodes of BET's, “Tyler Perry's THE OVAL”. In the near future you will be able to see Taja leading her ow...

Malika Blessing, Award-Winning Actress, Director, and Producer is a native of Oakland, CA, is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, known for her versatility on screen and stage and her exceptional work behind the scenes. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she holds a Master’s Degree in Theater Arts from Grambling State University. Malika’s talent and dedication have earned...

In this deeply inspiring episode of Aspire to Inspire , we sit down with the brilliant and purpose-driven Kelly M. Jenrette —an Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and advocate whose work continues to make a lasting impact in Hollywood and beyond. Best known for her compelling role as Amara Patterson in the CW drama All American: Homecoming , Kelly brings fierce integrity and heart to every performanc...

In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Inspire , we sit down with Chicago native and dynamic actress Courtney Nichole , best known for her role as Leah in Tyler Perry’s hit BET comedy series Assisted Living . Courtney brings heart and humor to the role of Leah, the devoted wife of Jeremy, as the family uproots their life to help care for a quirky grandfather in rural Georgia. Beyond the sitcom wor...

Meet Jennifer Sears, a dynamic and purpose-driven actress starring as “Bridgette” in Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas . Though she originally set out to pursue a career in law, Jennifer’s journey took a divine turn when she embraced her true calling as an artist. With an impressive resume that includes roles in Madea’s Family Reunion , Greenleaf , Bigger , Coming 2 America , and more, Jennifer contin...

Episode Notes: Meet Alexandra Rose, a rising actor whose journey began unexpectedly when a high school theater teacher encouraged her to take on the lead role in Hush, Kansas: An Interview with America . That moment sparked a passion that led her to pursue a Theatre Performance degree at the University of Florida. Since then, Alexandra has made her mark as a model for major brands like Gatorade, C...

Jen Van Epps’ recent credits include the Universal/Blumhouse/Atomic Monster hit M3GAN , where she portrays “Tess”—the film’s moral compass and a supportive friend and colleague to Allison Williams’ “Gemma,” a teammate to Brian Jordan Alvarez’s “Cole,” and an employee under Ronny Chieng’s formidable character, “David.”

Bianca Bethune is best known for her role as Megan Burnett in the iconic Bad Boys film franchise. She also starred as Sharee Gifford in the acclaimed Freeform drama Switched at Birth . Her additional television credits include Criminal Minds , Rosewood , and Everybody Hates Chris . Beyond the screen, Bianca is an experienced acting coach, specializing in audition prep, and is certified to teach th...

Introducing Sabrina Revelle, a distinguished actor featured in "The Crossover" on Disney+, a LeBron James-produced series adapted from the bestselling novel. Her current recurring role in the second season of the CW series "All American: Homecoming" can be enjoyed on both CW and Netflix. Sabrina has left a lasting impression through her roles in Netflix's "Zac & Mia" and Hulu's "Champaign ILL,...