AW Confidential

Actress, Adia Smith-Eriksson was born in the UK and raised in Sweden. She has had supporting roles in Odd Man Rush with Jack Mulhern & Caspar Phillipsona and television credits from shows like Barry and Bull. Most recently, she plays Ranger West in Netflix's #1 hit film, ATLAS , starring Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K Brown, and Simu Liu. AW spoke with the actress to discuss the film, working...

Actress, Adia Smith-Eriksson was born in the UK and raised in Sweden. She has had supporting roles in Odd Man Rush with Jack Mulhern & Caspar Phillipsona and television credits from shows like Barry and Bull. Most recently, she plays Ranger West in Netflix's #1 hit film, ATLAS , starring Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K Brown, and Simu Liu. AW spoke with the actress to discuss the film, working...

Part I: 3 Basic Rules to Unlock Healthier Skin Our skin is the first line of defense. It shields our internal organs and serves as a protective layer. It takes a beating from our consumption, stress, the environment, toxins, and time. Many of you have sent DMs and posts complimenting my skin. I have done my best to answer every one of your messages but I will repeat it, thank you so much for your...

Part I: 3 Basic Rules to Unlock Healthier Skin Our skin is the first line of defense. It shields our internal organs and serves as a protective layer. It takes a beating from our consumption, stress, the environment, toxins, and time. Many of you have sent DMs and posts complimenting my skin. I have done my best to answer every one of your messages but I will repeat it, thank you so much for your...

If you follow my ⁠Instagram⁠, you've probably seen me smoke a cigar. Sometimes, when the mood is right, I indulge in one with a good scotch. Why?  It's similar to the enjoyment of a good wine. The way a cigar smells, tastes, rolled, and burns, and the ritual are satisfying. The smoke gives me time to reflect and be with myself. A good cigar can also spark my masculine energy, awakening my confiden...

If you follow my Instagram, you've probably seen me smoke a cigar. Sometimes, when the mood is right, I indulge in one with a good scotch. Why?  It's similar to the enjoyment of a good wine. The way a cigar smells, tastes, rolled, and burns, and the ritual are satisfying. The smoke gives me time to reflect and be with myself. A good cigar can also spark my masculine energy, awakening my confidence...

*Warning: Mature audiences only. The episode may have strong language. Ian Lara is one of the hottest comics, rising to the ranks of the NYC Comedy circuit. His Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring, Season 1, Episode 4 has over 10 million views! He has appeared on NBC's, Bring the Funny, and The Tonight Show with Jim Fallon, and was a regular on Comedy Central's, This Week at the Comedy Cellar. The D...

*WARNING: Mature audiences only. The episode may have strong language. Ian Lara is one of the hottest comics, rising to the ranks of the NYC Comedy circuit. His Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring, Season 1, Episode 4 has over 10 million views! He has appeared on NBC's, Bring the Funny, and The Tonight Show with Jim Fallon, and was a regular on Comedy Central's, This Week at the Comedy Cellar. The D...

Paula Andrea Placido was born in the Dominican Republic. Her father is Argentine-Italian and her mother is Columbian. The multicultural Latina lived in Palm Beach, FL until the age of 18, when she moved to Los Angeles, CA. The initial decision to make the change was scary but her bold moves are paying off. The actress is building an impressive portfolio of work that includes roles in L-Word: Gen Q...

Paula Andrea Placido was born in the Dominican Republic. Her father is Argentine-Italian and her mother is Columbian. The multicultural Latina lived in Palm Beach, FL until the age of 18, when she moved to Los Angeles, CA. The initial decision to make the change was scary but her bold moves are paying off. The actress is building an impressive portfolio of work that includes roles in L-Word: Gen Q...

AW wanted to discuss something we all need, don't have enough of, and lately, worry about it more often. If you guessed, money. You are correct! A survey done by Bankrate in 2023, revealed that concerns about money are taking a negative toll on American's mental health. Since, April is Financial Literacy Month, what better time than now, to have an honest conversation about the green in our lives?...

AW wanted to discuss something we all need, don't have enough of, and lately, worry about it more often. If you guessed, money. You are correct! A survey done by Bankrate in 2023, revealed that concerns about money are taking a negative toll on American's mental health. Since, April is Financial Literacy Month, what better time than now, to have an honest conversation about the green in our lives?...

Guillermo Ivan is no stranger to the big and small screen; he's had a busy acting career! The Mexican heartthrob is best known for roles in the Telemundo-hit telenovelas Al Otro Lado del Muro and El Desconocido. His film career has been on fire with films like Shrapnel, As Good as Dead, and The Last Rumba on Netflix. Audiences can see him as Chris Montano. An ex-Marine out to save his wife and dau...

Guillermo Ivan is no stranger to the big and small screen; he's had a busy acting career! The Mexican heartthrob is best known for roles in the Telemundo-hit telenovelas Al Otro Lado del Muro and El Desconocido. His film career has been on fire with films like Shrapnel, As Good as Dead, and The Last Rumba on Netflix. Audiences can see him as Chris Montano. An ex-Marine out to save his wife and dau...

Actress, CBS Hit Drama-NCIS and Voice of Amy Madison from Award-Winning Audible Series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, spinoff series, "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, Jessica Gardner Shares the Realities of Being a Working Actor. The lines of perception and reality can get blurry these days. We tend to believe a lot of what we see, sometimes without facts. A 2023 Forbes article states that the media...

Actress, CBS Hit Drama-NCIS and Voice of Amy Madison from Award-Winning Audible Series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, spinoff series, "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, Jessica Gardner Shares the Realities of Being a Working Actor. The lines of perception and reality can get blurry these days. We tend to believe a lot of what we see, sometimes without facts. A 2023 Forbes article states that the median inc...

Jose Julian and Miguel Angel Garcia joined AW to discuss their new film, The Long Game. Inspired by Humberto Garcia's book "Mustang Miracles." The film takes us on the journey of a true story about five Mexican American caddies who created a golf course in the South Texas brush country in 1955. With next to no professional experience, and subpar and old equipment, these determined young men went o...

Jose Julian and Miguel Angel Garcia joined AW to discuss their new film, The Long Game. Inspired by Humberto Garcia's book "Mustang Miracles." The film takes us on the journey of a true story about five Mexican American caddies who created a golf course in the South Texas brush country in 1955. With next to no professional experience, and subpar and old equipment, these determined young men went o...

"I Married a Coconut" is the story of an Indian girl growing up in America and becoming her best, most confident self. Author, Priti Tanna shares her most vulnerable stories from life's journey. In this interview with AW, she opens up about the pressures of being a woman in her culture, dating, finding self-worth, traveling with purpose, breaking free from the rut, finding passion, embracing the s...

"I Married a Coconut" is the story of an Indian girl growing up in America and becoming her best, most confident self. Author, Priti Tanna shares her most vulnerable stories from life's journey. In this interview with AW, she opens up about the pressures of being a woman in her culture, dating, finding self-worth, traveling with purpose, breaking free from the rut, finding passion, embracing the s...

Actor, Raymond Lee is best known for his roles in HBO's Here and Now, and feature films like The Lost City and Top Gun: Maverick, where he played Lt. Logan Lee (Yale). Currently, Ray plays Ben in NBC's Quantum Leap, a time traveler who leaps from life to life, righting the wrongs of others. In this episode, we discuss his character, the show, life, time, and more! To learn more about Ray, visit In...

Actor, Raymond Lee is best known for his roles in HBO's Here and Now, and feature films like The Lost City and Top Gun: Maverick, where he played Lt. Logan Lee (Yale). Currently, Ray plays Ben in NBC's Quantum Leap, a time traveler who leaps from life to life, righting the wrongs of others. In this episode, we discuss his character, the show, life, time, and more! To learn more about Ray, visit In...

According to a 2023 Yahoo article, it is estimated that the aesthetic market will be worth over 30 billion in the same year. Those numbers spell big money for anyone in this business. Although more men are open to the idea of some cosmetic improvement, women continue to make up the bulk of patients seeking aesthetic procedures. I know women who swear by Botox and have no problem with a little lipo...

According to a 2023 ⁠Yahoo⁠ article, it is estimated that the aesthetic market will be worth over 30 billion in the same year. Those numbers spell big money for anyone in this business. Although more men are open to the idea of some cosmetic improvement, women continue to make up the bulk of patients seeking aesthetic procedures. I know women who swear by Botox and have no problem with a little li...

Maylen Calienes was born in Cuba and grew up in Miami. She began her career in theatre, until establishing herself in the Indie Film world in Los Angeles, CA. Her films, "Esta es tu Cuba" and "And the Brave Shall Rise" were Academy Award contenders.  As an Executive Producer of "The Shadow of the Sun," Venezuela's official selection for Best International Film for the 96th Academy Awards, she is d...