AW Confidential

Jesus Castro has been seen in television hits, like S2 "La Reina del Sur," "Brigada Costa del Sol" and "El Nino."    His most recent project, "Diary of a Gigolo" (Diario de Un Gigolo) can be seen on Netflix and NBC Universal Telemundo. The international phenomenon is the new sexy thriller that everyone is whispering about and well-worth investing time to watch all 10 episodes.   AW sat down with i...

Mexican American, Actor, Nicholas Gonzalez has an impressive list of acting credits.  He has played well-known characters over the course of the years, any of which you may be familiar with. Marco Furey in Pretty Little Liars, Dominick Flores in How to Get Away with Murder, Dante Ramon in The Flash, Orlando Lagos in Being Mary Jane, and Dr. Neil Melendez in The Good Doctor.   Most recently, he pla...

Gabrielle Stone is an Actress, Director, Host of the FML Talk Podcast, and Author of bestselling books like Eat, Pray, FML#, and The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl.   If you haven't read her books, yet, maybe you are one of the millions of followers she has on TikTok. Her amazing journey from heartbreak to badass is inspiring and empowering!   Like many of us, Gabrielle has experienced...

Puerto Rican, Actor, Jon Seda is well-known for his role as Chris Perez, who he played in the monster-hit, biopic Selena, opposite Jennifer Lopez, as well as, roles in Gladiator, 12 Monkeys, and Bad Boys. The talented Latino is no stranger to television favorites like Homicide, Third Watch, Chicago Fire, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Treme, and fan-favorite, Chicago P.D. as the character, Det...

Jay Barnett is a former professional football player before his second act. The closing of this chapter left him without an identity. Football gave him discipline, family, friends, a means to provide for himself, as well as, purpose until he could no longer play. How do you figure out who you are when you can't perform anymore? The beginning of this chapter in his life was excruciating but necessa...

Dominican/Venezuelan Actress, Producer, and Writer, Isadora Ortega doesn't shy away from difficult subjects. In her recent film, Executive Producer and Leading Actress take us along on the journey of Miriam Ramos, a woman who falls in love with a successful, charming, passionate, and generous man who appears to be the perfect man but also, has a dark side. The award-winning film, "Another Love Sto...

Erin Lim Rhodes is a household name. The television personality has a warm, personable, and friendly interview style. The Host of E! News "The Rundown" has interviewed some of the biggest celebrities in the world, yet you feel like she is chatting with a friend.   During our interview, we talked about motherhood, postpartum, juggling the roles of mother, wife, and entertainment news personality. E...

The word makes people uncomfortable, embarrassed but it is important to remember, the word is used in different contexts. While some people shy away from the topic, others use it as a form of power. Uttering the word brings as much discomfort to you, as those listening. Dr. Olivia Richman, Tedx Speaker, Relationship Podcaster, Creator YouTube Sex Ed Channel, and Author of "The Thriver's Guide to M...

Kamal Bolden has been seen in shows like Fox's "The Resident," NBC's "Chicago Fire" and most recently, he plays, Owen Turner in NBC's "The Endgame."    In our interview, he discusses, what it meant to him to play, Owen Turner,  his appeal to playing the complex character, and where will the storyline may take him (Spoiler Alert).    We also talked about his role, the show "61st Street, and the sig...

Most of us will experience some sort of traumatic event in our lifetime. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports 1 in 3 women, around the world, experience sexual violence. Sexual abuse, assault, or harassment is prevalent, leaving its victims in a precarious state of mental, physical, and spiritual defeat. The trauma that follows is devastating when victims don't confront it. Cecilia Tement h...

Jordan Johnson-Hinds has played a Lab Assistant, Lawyer, and now, FBI Special Agent in NBC Universal's "The Endgame.  In our interview he speaks about his role as Anthony Flowers, the strong ensemble of characters, his connection to the character, and the importance of its strong female characters, Ryan Michelle Bathe and Morena Baccarin.   For more on Jordan, visit Twitter and Instagram: jordanjo...

Dating can be challenging, Alessandra Conti helps men and women in Beverly Hills find their match.  In this episode, Alessandra offers tips to help us find our love match. We also discuss the possibility of finding a good love match, dealbreakers, dating successfully, dating wrong, good men, changes to dating during a pandemic, client expectations and much more! Find out more about Alessandra at h...

Kevin Walton is an actor, known for his roles in Tyler Perry's "Sistas" and film, Step-Up Revolution. One thing, people may not know about him is that he is also, a Transformational Specialist and Spiritual Guide. He often talks about authentic expression and living in our truth.  During this interview, we discuss his spiritual work, as well as, his character, Aaron Carter on the hit show "Sistas....

Joelle Garguilo is a TV Host and News Personality, 2-Time Emmy Winning Reporter, Producer & Host of NBC's NYLive, and Today Show.    During this interview with AW, she discusses the feel-good stories we love so much, highlighting New York's unsung heroes. Men and women who inspire others in unique ways, while making a difference in the lives of everyday New Yorkers. The journalist delivers stories...

We all want intimacy in our relationships. We desire connection and feel close to the person we love. So, what is "Intimacy"? Is it physical, emotional, spiritual? How do we find the level of intimacy necessary for a healthy relationship? Why is it essential to have closeness with our significant other?  In this episode, Darcy and I, discuss the meaning of intimacy and the different ways it manife...

The Peruvian director, part of the Female Forward NBCU LAUNCH Program comes with a long list of achievements. She directed the award-winning short film “Jack and Jo Don’t Want to Die” starring Justin Kirk ("Weeds,” “Angels In America”) and Olivia Edward (“Better Things”), which premiered at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. It is currently being developed into a feature-length film. Additionally, Ka...

"The Courtship" is a reality dating series set in the Bridgerton era. There is romance, chivalry, love, and even a little drama with the UK's countryside as the backdrop of the fairytale story. The leading lady, Nicole Remy, even has family and friends to help her through the process of choosing "the one."   AW sat down with Nicole to discuss romance, love, and the challenges that come from having...

In this episode, we explore manifestation. What is it? How does it work? How do you practice it, effectively? Does it have limitations?    Gigi Diaz will share experiences, tips and briefly discuss her experience interviewing celebs like Kristin Chenowitz, Devon Franklin, Chrissy Metz, and many more. For more on Gigi Diaz, visit gigidiaz.com or Instagram/Twitter: @gigidiazlive

Grasie Mercedes grew up in New York City but like her character, ¨Fay¨ in Grand Crew, she moved to the West Coast. Each week on NBCś Grand Crew, we watch her character explore meaningful life conversations with her friends over wine. In this episode, we discuss her character in Grand Crew, wine and headlines, life, feeling of not being enough, and her career as a Writer, Filmmaker, Podcast Host, a...

Can you imagine doing a job you hate or studying a career that doesn't fulfill you? Millions of people are living a life of dissatisfaction. This episode discusses the pain of not doing what you love, fears of walking away from a stable career path to do something risky, how do you make the decision and gain the confidence to take such a big step?  In 2015, she graduated Loyola-Marymount Universit...

This podcast is a way of exploring different perspectives on all topics, even the skeptical ones. Many live, only believing what they see but there is so much that is unknown in our universe. We often try to deny or rationalize the things that don't make sense or have a logical explanation.  People are fascinated by movies that deal with the subject of paranormal or supernatural. However, men and...

Shantall Lacayo is living the American Dream. The girl from Nicaragua was taught to sew at the early age of 4. By the time, she was 13 she started her first business selling t-shirts she made. In 2010, she came in the first runner-up in Project Runway: Latin America. The designer began to sell her clothes, masks, and jewelry on social media in 2020. Most recently, Shantall won Season 19 of Bravo's...

Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is a force of powerful energy, attracting greatness with every move she makes. She is a former Athlete (Track and Field/Field Hocket) from La Salle University, Philadelphia, and an Adjunct Professor for Temple University in Philadelphia.  The Digital Creator and Entrepreneur is also a mother of two, who is building her empire one step at a time by connecting amazing women and...

Kareem Grimes has a long list of acting credits. The actor has had roles in For the Love of Jason, Boys in the Hood, Baby Boy, Shapard, The Mule, Jarhead, and television series like CBS's S.W.A.T and most recently, can be seen as "Preach" on the CW’s huge hit show, All American. In this episode we discussed dreaming big, his successful career, positive mindset, his character, Preach on All America...

Ron G. won an Emmy for his work on CNN's, United Shades of America, Season 2. He appeared on Kevin Hart Presents: Next Level, and Chelsea Lately. The comedian has guest-starred in shows like Stuck in the Middle, Love Daily, Shuteye, Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment, Comics Unleashed, Mulaney, Key & Peele, Nickelodeon's: Cousins for Life, and Lionsgate: Two Minutes of Fame. You can catch him on HBO'...