AW Confidential

What does it take to build a movement instead of just a business? In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette sits down with Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient , entrepreneur, movement maker, and self-described Chief Troublemaker. From challenging workplace norms early in her career to building one of the world's most influential business communities, Shelley shares the leadershi...

We live in a world that celebrates doing more. But what happens when doing more comes at the expense of yourself? In this solo episode, AW opens up about the stress that nearly broke me, the importance of listening to our bodies, and why taking a step back isn't weakness, it's wisdom. Sometimes protecting your peace is the most productive decision you'll ever make. Next week, we're back with a pow...

"Because at its core, Broken Land isn't just a story about borders. It's a story about humanity."Actress Jaklyn Bejarano joins AW Confidential to discuss her powerful role as Irene in Broken Land, a modern western that explores survival, grief, sacrifice, and the humanity that can exist between strangers on opposite sides of the border. In this thoughtful conversation, AW and Jaklyn dive into the...

Actress Rama Montakhabi , known to audiences for her role as Peaches on the hit series BMF , joins AW Confidential for a powerful and deeply human conversation about purpose, identity, and the journey behind the spotlight. Now appearing in the upcoming film The Daughters of Dolemite , Rama shares the story behind her path to Hollywood, including a dream of acting that began at four years old. But...

What happens when pain, loss, and vengeance push people to their limits? In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Joe Taslim ( Mortal Kombat, The Raid ) to discuss his powerful role in The Furious and the deeper themes hidden beneath the film's explosive martial arts action. Joe opens up about the heartbreaking documentary he watched while preparing for the role, how fatherhood shaped...

In this powerful interview, actor Bobbie Lee Jr . joins AW Confidential to discuss his journey from athletics to acting and the mental toughness that shaped his career. Bobbie opens up about discipline, vulnerability, identity, and the part of himself he had to stop hiding to grow. We explore how his athletic background influenced his acting career, how he navigates public perception in Hollywood,...

In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Coral Peña joins the conversation to explore the emotional truths behind For All Mankind season five. While the Apple TV hit series imagines humanity pushing deeper into the unknown, Coral opens up about the very human realities underneath the story: survival, identity, resilience, ambition, and the emotional cost of constantly proving you belong. We dis...

In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with actor and writer Jonathan Blair to discuss A Great Awakening , the powerful new historical drama inspired by the true friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin during one of the most transformative periods in American history. But this conversation became about far more than history. Together, they explore faith, purpose, ident...

What does “Latina beauty” actually look like—and who decided that in the first place? In this episode of AW Confidential, Emmy Award-winning host, producer, actress, and media personality Pili Montilla joins the conversation as one of the faces of Rare Beauty’s newest campaign, celebrating the many shades of Latina beauty. But this conversation goes far beyond makeup. We unpack the beauty standard...

Modern dating is not simple. It is layered. In this episode of AW Confidential, Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario , relationship expert featured on CNN, Fox News, Bravo, and other national outlets, joins the conversation to unpack dating fatigue, emotional guardedness, and why commitment can feel heavier than it should. We explore:• Why ambiguity often feels safer than clarity • How independence can quietly...

Nearly half of 2025 college graduates are underemployed or struggling to find work , and many Gen Z graduates are entering one of the toughest job markets in years. In this episode of AW Confidential , host Yvette sits down with a very special guest, her daughter, for a candid mother–daughter conversation about navigating the same uncertain job market from two completely different generations. Aft...

What happens when survival is no longer a concept but a reality? In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with director Renny Harlin and producer Gene Simmons to discuss Deep Water , a high-stakes, shark-survival thriller that blends intense action with a deeply human story. From the chaos of a plane crash to the fear of shark-infested waters, the film explores instinct, resilience, and th...

Cush Jumbo ( The Good Wife, The Good Fight ) is an award-nominated actress and executive producer of Criminal Record. In this episode, she joins AW Confidential for a focused conversation on truth, power, and perception. In this interview, Cush breaks down the tension behind Criminal Record , from navigating bias and systemic pressure to shaping June Lenker as the moral center of the story, both i...

Ashley Madison is making headlines again, but this time, it’s not about a scandal. The company widely associated with married dating is repositioning itself around what it calls “Ethical Discretion.” What does that actually mean, and what does it say about how modern relationships are evolving? The conversation comes as the company continues to evolve, following past public attention, including th...

In this episode of AW Confidential, Writer, Director Sergio Vizuete joins us to unpack the heart behind Becoming Vera — a quietly powerful story of an 18-year-old pianist aging out of foster care while fighting to protect her gift in Miami’s Latin jazz scene. But this conversation goes beyond film. We talk about immigrant dreams, creative survival, and what it means to have talent without protecti...

Daniel MacPherson on BEAST, discipline, and the truth about the fight within. This conversation goes beyond the film into mindset, pressure, and facing yourself. What does it really take to win… when the real fight isn’t physical? In this episode of AW Confidential, I sit down with Daniel to talk about his role in Beast and the deeper truth behind discipline, pressure, and the internal battles we...

In this episode of AW Confidential, Luke Hemsworth joins us to talk about his role as Gabriel Stone in the upcoming Lionsgate film BEAST, a character who doesn’t step into the fight, but sets it in motion. What unfolds is a conversation that goes far beyond the film. We explore pressure, power, and the psychology behind opportunities that come with a cost. What does it mean to be the one who creat...

Warning: Some adult language Plane Jane has never been afraid to say exactly what’s on her mind, and now she’s bringing that unapologetic energy to House of Villains on Peacock . In this episode of AW Confidential , we sit down with reality TV firestarter Plane Jane to talk about stepping into the villain era, navigating alliances in a house full of competitors, and why bold personalities are so o...

Night Agent , and his work across powerhouse shows, including Blue Bloods, FBI : Most Wanted, and Law & Order: Organized Crime . In this grounded and thought-provoking conversation, we explore what it truly means to portray authority on screen, how Hollywood’s definition of a powerful man is evolving, and why leadership is more than a title. Gary also opens up about stepping into creative owne...

In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with Danica Jones and Clyde Berning, stars of the action thriller Hunting Jessica Brok, for a conversation that goes far beyond the action. At its core, the film explores the battle of shadow, the internal war between the person you are trying to become and the instincts you hoped you would never need again. As a former elite Black Ops soldier turne...

Actor Gabriel Sloyer is known for his roles in Netflix’s hit series Griselda, Narcos, and Prime Video’s The Better Sister . The actor joined AW Confidential to discuss his powerful performance as Mr. Chairman in the new action thriller, The Protector . In this candid conversation, we go beyond the action to unpack the psychology of power, what it takes to inhabit a ruthless character, and how acto...

When circus-performer-turned-filmmaker Katelyn McCulloch lost her entire first short film in a hard-drive crash, it should’ve been the end of the story. Instead, it became the moment everything began. In this powerful episode of AW Confidential , Katelyn joins AW for a raw, funny, and honest conversation about rebuilding after breakdowns — artistic, emotional, and personal. What started as a total...

What does it take to lead with empathy in environments built on pressure, power, and performance? In this powerful episode of AW Confidential , Yvette sits down with Carolina Rodriguez , Vice President of Marketing at World Emblem, to unpack what it really means to lead in male-dominated industries—without losing yourself in the process. Carolina opens up about navigating toxic corporate cultures...

In this episode of AW Confidential , actor Jarrett Austin Brown joins the show to talk about Peacock’s new mockumentary STUMBLE — and the deeper story beneath the laughs. While STUMBLE centers on the chaotic world of competitive cheer, Jarrett’s character, DiMarcus, brings forward a more universal conversation about belonging, ego, masculinity, and redefining strength . We explore what happens whe...

In this episode of AW Confidential, actress Astrid Rotenberry (Netflix’s His & Hers) joins us for a deeply honest conversation about seeing the industry from both sides of the table. Before stepping in front of the camera, Astrid interned at a casting office. She shares the hit series, her Hollywood journey, boundary-setting, ambition, self-belief, and what true self-advocacy requires. We talk...