Reppin

Marissa Crespo is a powerhouse entertainment attorney who has been a part of major deals with NBC, VH-1, Bravo. She is of African American and Puerto Rican heritage and talks about her Midwest upbringing, from her early struggles with identity to navigating through adversity, Marissa's story is one of resilience and authenticity. "In the Midwest, I learned early on to be an observer. It's easier t...

Marvel's Falcon and Winter Solider, Joyride, With Love, Partner Track are just a few of the very long list of credits Desmond Chiam has under his belt. This talented actor who is Chinese Singaporean hails from Australia and is my guest on Reppin. My conversation with Desmond is a healthy dose of radical honesty. He shares how he's faced bullies, workplace drama and his own self discovery. These ar...

Actress Genevieve Kang from Netflix's Locke and Key returns to Reppin! She's walked red carpets, been in front of the cameras and bright lights but here, she let's us in on personal stories and tells us about her wellness and holistic endeavor called KIKAN. Genevieve reveals how she struggled with an autoimmune disease -which could have left her blind and how that actually was the turning point to...

Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns. If you were at young, in great shape, had a promising career and just found the person you wanted to spend the rest of your life with, and all of a sudden your body started to shut down. Doctors diagnosed with you an e...

**Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the Screen Actors Guild Strike. I have a great conversation with Aliza Vellani, a Canadian actress known for her role as Rani Singh in Netflix's hit Sweettooth. Our conversation will give you an intimate understanding of her experiences filming amid a real-life pandemic and the profound connection she shares with her character. Aliza's portrayal tra...

I sit down with Caitlin McHugh Stamos, a model, actor, mom, and the podcast host of 'How Can I Help,' a terrific podcast where she introduces you to great non-profits, organizations, and individuals actively creating positive change. She also co-owns 'My Saint, My Hero,' a gorgeous bracelet line, with her husband, actor John Stamos. The bracelets are exquisite (I own three!!) , handcrafted pieces,...

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Disclaimer: This conversation includes graphic content, violence, and other mature themes that some may find triggering or disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. On September 11, 2001, life as we knew it changed forever. From the devastating attacks to the hijacked planes to the Pentagon to the first responders-- many lives were lost, and families were destroyed. These events were monumental...

Are you ready to continue Part 2 of our special two-part series with the amazingly talented Nicola Correia Damude? Here, Nicola dives deep into the world of external validation, exploring its personal and professional impacts, along with the generational patterns it reveals. But this episode is more than just validation. Nicola unveils the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, advocating...

Nicola Correia-Damude is an amazing Guyanese Canadian Actress who you know from hits like Shadowhunters, The Boys, Burden of Truth, Republic of Sara to My Spy. And about 3 years ago, she guested on Reppin where I found her to be a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and equity of all kinds. And I’m thrilled to welcome her back back on the show for a very special two part conversation!  Ou...

Today we're joined by the incredible actor, content creator, speaker, activist, and proud "Blasian" individual, Ryan Alexander Holmes. If you haven't heard of "Blasian" yet, get ready for an enlightening discussion! Ryan's a mix of Black and Asian, and his journey of self-discovery is an eye-opener that'll inspire you to know and celebrate your own background. Ryan takes us through his experiences...

In part one of of this special two part Reppin, we met Pardeep Kaleka a first-generation immigrant from Punjab, India who lost his father at the hands of a white nationalist. Pardeep took his grief and transformed into into something powerful and positive.  Now In Part 2 of this compelling conversation, we meet Arno Michaels who takes us deep into the world of extremism. Arno was a former founding...

Disclaimer: This episode contains violence and graphic content. Listener descretion is advised. What happens when you bring two very different people together, with opposite backgrounds and beliefs? Can something powerful and positive come out of a violent act and devastating loss? You're going to hear an inspiring story of perspective and transformation. Today, Pardeep Kaleka is a first-generatio...

The American Dream is a globally revered ideology. But have you ever stopped to break down what that actually means or includes? Well, my guest today dives into that with first hand experience. David Siev, the director behind the powerful documentary "Bad Axe," has made a significant impact in the film industry by earning a coveted spot on the prestigious Oscar shortlist for Best Feature Documenta...

Romina D'Ugo, a Canadian actress and dancer known for her roles in Designated Survivor, Nurses, and Rookie Blue, shares her powerful journey in this episode. Listen in on my conversations as Romina shares a deeply personal story of tending to her ailing father, which then inspired her to be a hospice volunteer. She shares the pressures and guilt she struggled with while balancing her own aspiratio...

They say nice guys finish last and there is some truth to that. Life isn’t easy and no matter who you are or where you live, we all have to deal with difficult situations and people. This is certainly true in a wonderful but often times volatile industry like entertainment. But my guest, Allison Kluger has been able to do just that. Throughout her time in media, she has been able to navigate throu...

Have you ever had a great idea, wanted to try something new or had something you believed in-but the world said you couldn’t do it or it won’t work? Ever struggled with uncertainty or self doubt?? Well so did 3x Emmy winning talent Crystal Chappell.  Crystal is a powerhouse actress you’ve seen on Days Of Our Lives. She was Dr. Carly Manning - 1 part of the super couple Bo and Carly. She was also o...

** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content, sexual abuse, violence and other mature themes and is not intended for children. Some listeners may find the material disturbing, triggering and offensive. Listener discretion is advised. In the previous episode of Reppin, I had the opportunity to speak with Sara Kruzan, a survivor of child sex trafficking. Sara was only 11 years old when she m...

** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content, sexual abuse, violence and other mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. Sara Kruzan is a survivor. When Sara was only 11 years old, she met a man who groomed her to be exploited and sold for sex. From 13 to 16 years old, she was trafficked. And after years of systematic, dehumanizing rape and torture, she finally escaped, only to return...

Southern Progressive. That may sound as wild as spotting Big Foot at Starbucks ordering a latte-decaf with almond milk of course. But stand up comic, author, podcast host and content creator Trae Crowder is just that. Trae hails from the deep south from a tiny town and describes his style of comedy as being Jeff Foxworthy if he was a very verbose progressive. His videos like his perspective on tra...

Chinese Canadian, Actor, Martial Artist, Model Ludi Lin is comfortable and confident on screen. He's appeared on international press, major blockbusters like Aquaman, Mortal Kombat, Power Rangers and most recently he was bad boy Kerwin Tan on CW's Kung Fu. He's been kicking ass on screen for years and he is NOT someone you want to mess with. But what would you say if you learned he was bullied? In...

Actor and content creator Mike Bow (CW's Kung Fu, ABC's The Company You Keep) shared his personal experiences of growing up in New York and his dreams of being an actor. Being half Korean, half Chinese, he had more diversity around him, but saw roles for Asians in entertainment were incredibly scarce and what little he did see, Asians were being portrayed as the undesirable, social outcasts. Knowi...

Content Creator and Actor Mike Bow grew up being with some diversity in Queens NY. Being half Korean, half Chinese he grew up assimilating to Western ideas, cultures and food while his parents introduced him to Korean Dramas and food. Mike dreamed of being an actor but noticed that the very rare cases he did see an Asian on screen where all portrayed as the nerdy, undesirable, awkward outcasts. He...

Actress Yvonne Chapman from CW's Kung Fu is leading the charge with being a VIP on Reppin, with three guest appearances thus far. With each conversation, we have gone deeper -we've learned how she wrestled and managed expectations, her fears and self doubts, the importance of community and how she gambled and left a lucrative, stable career in corporate finance in pursuit of being an actress. In h...

Yvonne Chapman is a talented actress with credits that include Street Legal, Family Law, Netflix's upcoming release Avatar and currently on CW's hit Kung Fu as Zhilan. She's guested twice before on Reppin and on her latest guest appearance is without question the most personal conversation we have had on the show. She has allowed us into her private life, revealing some of the inner changes she's...