Coffee In the Green Room

Welcome to VIP Ignite Live Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have a special guest, a multi-talented male Nigerian actor and model, who is taking the fashion, TV, and film industry by storm. Not only that, he holds a Masters's degree in Psychology, making him an intellectual powerhouse. Our guest is a VIP Ignite and Truth Mgmt talent, and we were lucky enough to get a chance to spea...

Welcome to the VIP Ignite Live podcast, where we feature the stories of successful artists who have taken unique paths to achieve their goals. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the talented actress, Kayla Esqueda. Kayla shares her inspiring journey of how she started out as a nanny and developed a love for acting while working on film sets. She credits her experience on set fo...

Are you ready to take your acting career to the next level of success, but you feel stuck? Would you like to learn how an actor who trained with Al Pacino got his start? On this episode of Coffee in the Green Room, the writer and director of the movie Target Thomas G Waites discusses why he loves acting, what it was like to write and direct his latest film on which Michael Fomkin, co-founder of VI...

Raquel Sharper started as a regular employee. Living paycheck to paycheck, got a divorce and experienced the ups and downs in life. After, she became a full-time mom staying at home with her daughter. Surprisingly, this is how her journey started as a speaker happened, even though she was hesitant to speak at first. Eventually, she traveled weekly to speak and landed an opportunity to speak at TED...

John shares his reasons for moving to Los Angeles to become a signed actor and the fantastic opportunity to meet the VIP Ignite team. He was surprised when he met the people in VIP Ignite who were so warm... and could not find a single person that gave him some awkwardness. It was indeed an incredible moment being with the VIP Ignite team. And then, he shares his principles of success: Knowing You...

In this podcast, Eric Balance talks about sovereign mindset and manifestations to bring our dreams into reality. Everything we see in our vision is our responsibility to fulfill it here on earth. To build relationships and connect with people. Bridging ourselves and making a brighter world using love, grace, gratitude, and passion. Everything we manifest can lead us to the vision we created with c...

Marjah Simon is an attorney by profession. She discovered her passion for bringing out the hidden stories and expertise of people and turning them into a fantastic book. In this podcast, she talks about what she went through going to law school, a glimpse of her law profession, and what she loves doing today: creating authors. She also discusses connecting with an audience and getting your message...

Some people pick up a book, but they don't read. And a lot of people don't buy a book for the most common reason---they don't have time to read. Lisa will change that perspective. People can find time to read no matter how busy their schedules are. The secret? Read ten pages a day. Lisa shares how this method can change your life. There's a transformational power to reading ten...

“The ongoing quarantine period is difficult for everyone and the reason behind doing these podcasts is to inspire and entertain people at the same time. This time is perfect for actors, musicians, models, etc. to brush up their skills and work towards building a successful career.” In this podcast, Deneen White interviews Alicia Joy Powell, one of the coaches of the VIP elite Talent Academy. They...

This podcast will motivate you to the core. At the beginning of the session, Mark told his life story and talked about how important it is to be fearless and the ability to break through the doors. He said that confidence is everything, before entering a place or a job you say you are a winner, that confidence of yours will have the ability to make everything happen. He also gave a lot of advice t...

 In the beginning of this podcast Mark talked about his life story and some highlights of his tremendous career as an actor and comedian. He also told the audience about his passion and what motivates him to keep going. He gave a piece of advice regarding the choice of the correct modeling agency to new talents and fresher in the entertainment industry. He told his audience what type of companies...

In this podcast, Joey talked about how some people dream of becoming a model or actor but quit in the middle due to lack of support, and motivation, but VIP Ignite has built a platform or community that acts as a support system for the newcomers in the entertainment industry. She said that VIP is developing people and helping them to network with others in the industry. She also told her journey t...

In the beginning of this podcast Fuji talked about how he tried different things and put on different professional hats and reached where he is today. He said that we should be passionate about anything we do and told the audience about his passion that keeps him moving. He also shared his learnings with the newcomers and gave some tips to the fresh talent on how to navigate the entertainment indu...

In this podcast Antoinette talked about how she started working in this industry, and her experience working in the past so many years, and what took her to reach where she is today. She said that we should always be helpful to others and giving back is the greatest thing humans can do and happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give so we should always try to give as much as w...

In this podcast, Michael Eland gave some important tips to young people so that they do not make any mistakes and fall into the trap of scamsters. He told his life journey and talked about the power of TV and media. He advised new talents on how they can find genuine agencies and after joining for what all they have to pay. He said that the talent should be humble and know what they are capable of...

Alycia Kaback and Michael Fomkin founders of VIP IGNITE go way back and talk about the one idea that has impacted thousands of talent worldwide. If you are interested in modeling, acting or music and what a behind-the-scenes look at how an internationally recognized brand started with an idea on a napkin this is your episode.   VIP IGNITE Michael Fomkin and Alycia Kaback talk about humble beginnin...

Screenwriter Richard Stratton is welcomed to a cup of coffee in the green room. In this episode, Mr. Stratton recounts how his background growing up during the Civil Rights movement in the 60’s led to his writing often centering around social activism. He also discusses how being a writer requires self-discipline to force yourself to sit down and work on your writing every day. He suggests that ju...

You know the saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” In this episode of Coffee In The Green Room, Deneen White interviews Mark Christopher Lawrence who is a coach and speaker for VIP Ignite. For the secrets to having a career that you love that spans over 30 years as an actor, model or musician, check out this episode. "You can only become truly accomplished a...

Do you want a sneak peek inside the life of one of the biggest talent agents in Los Angeles? Today Deneen White on Coffee In The Green Room shares an interview with Michael Eland who, at the time, was at a secret location interviewing talent for a multi-million dollar endorsement deal.  Michael shares his story of how he went from an assistant to one of the hottest agents not only in Los Angeles b...

Let’s be honest, in the entertainment industry, it’s not who you know, but who knows you. Just like in the mafia. In this episode of Coffee In The Green Room, Deneen White interviews award-winning writer, filmmaker and producer Richard Stratton.  Richard explains the writing process and what it is takes to be a successful writer, produce and filmmaker. The secrets he shares may surprise you. I f i...

Would you listen to an agent’s advice to up and coming models and actors? And not just any agent--but one of the top agents from New York City who books talent whose faces you know? “What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain If you find yourself saying “If only I were taller” or “If only I were younger”, you have...

Do you want to know the secret to getting a role as an actor in one of NYC’s hottest television shows? On this episode of Coffee in the Green Room, Deneen White interviews Allison Hall who is one of the busiest casting directors in NYC.  She shares why she loves working with VIP Ignite and what sets VIP Ignite’s actors and models apart from other talent she works with. CHECK OUT VIP IGNITE’S FREE...

Do you believe that there is one path to success? Do you want to know the secret to becoming an actor, model, or musician? One of VIP Ignite’s mentors and coaches, Antoinette Stratton talks about how she went from being a model to one of the most sought after talent managers in the entertainment industry, working with people such as Oliver Stone, Sean Penn, and Sylvester Stallone. CHECK OUT VIP IG...

When it comes to finding success in show business, Mark Schoenfeld has proven again and again that it’s not just about knocking on doors—it’s about knocking those doors down .  His career took off when he knocked on the door of the home of the then-president of Epic Records, Ron Alexenburg. He did so one random morning, unannounced, and uninvited. After Alexenburg screamed at him to get off his pr...

“This is an interesting podcast hosted by Deneen White, who’s doing a multi-part series during the Corona Virus quarantine. The reason behind it is to keep everyone positive and how this time can be utilized in a proper way by the aspiring actors, musicians, and models looking forward to a bright future.”  Deneen White interviews Jym Benzing and asks him how he is keeping himself busy during the l...