Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley

On this extraordinary episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, Quinn welcomes internationally acclaimed Peking Opera master, choreographer, producer, and cultural ambassador Jamie H. J. Guan for an inspiring conversation about artistic longevity, preserving tradition, and bridging cultures through performance. Born in Beijing, China, Jamie Guan performed with the prestigious Beijing Peki...

On this captivating episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, Quinn welcomes international journalist, television presenter, and media entrepreneur Ekaterina Shevliakova for an intimate conversation about fashion, journalism, culture, and living a truly global life. As Chief Editor of Global Event Magazine, Ekaterina has built an international media career spanning Rome, Europe, and the U...

On this soulful and inspiring episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, Quinn sits down with fellow singer, performer, fashion icon, and creative visionary Luma Valen for an intimate conversation about music, artistry, spirituality, and the profound transformation that comes with motherhood. Born in Puerto Rico and known internationally for her work in fashion, Luma opens up about her dee...

What makes a podcast unforgettable? On this exciting episode of  Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley , Quinn welcomes  Cory Choy , Emmy Award-winning sound mixer, Founder and CEO of Silver Sound, and Festival Director of the NYC Podcast Awards. As the creative force behind one of New York City's premier audio production companies, Cory Choy has spent more than 15 years shaping the sound of...

Quinn Lemley welcomes podcast producer and director Mark Blumberg to Secrets of the Stage for an emotional conversation about Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera, and the hidden life of a Broadway swing actor. On this compelling episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, Blumberg discusses his acclaimed NYC podcast My Phantom Memory, a deeply personal and moving portrait of life inside the...

On Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with visionary entrepreneur Hsaio Chen, Founder & CEO of Provenio—a company redefining authentication by taking the concept of a serial number to an entirely new level. A former gamer with a background in luxury through LVMH, Hsaio Shy Chen is building a future made possible by blockchain and Bitcoin—technologies that enable truth to be tracked,...

Quinn welcomes powerhouse connector and women’s advocate Anne Akers—founder of Glow Beauty, Health & Wellness Magazine, co-host of the Renewal Summit, and a leading voice in health, beauty, and longevity for women in New York City. Anne shares insider wisdom on how women can look, feel, and live better longer, while building meaningful connections that elevate every area of life. Get a first l...

This week, Quinn welcomes Karen Ballou, founder and CEO of Immunocologie, the luxury skincare brand built on skin health, immunity and clean, mineral-rich ingredients. After a life-changing battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Karen transformed her passion and more than 30 years in the beauty industry into a revolutionary approach to skincare that’s helping people around the world glow from the inside...

Returning to Secrets of the Stage, award-winning author, speaker, and business coach Ron Karr, past president of the National Speakers Association, sits down with Quinn Lemley to share his powerful insights on leadership, influence, and achieving meaningful success. In this episode, Ron dives into his personal journey of recovery from back surgery, where months of convalescence gave him the clarit...

Quinn Lemley welcomes educator-turned-novelist Robin A. Lieberman, who shares how her journey as a counselor, poet, and mother inspired a powerful new chapter as a fiction author. From her debut novel Searching for September, to Following the Fall and her newest release Past the Pavement (2025), Robin invites readers to peel back life’s layers and rediscover hope, strength, and purpose — all throu...

Jazz visionary Stix Bones sits down with Quinn Lemley to share the soulful journey of being a working musician, composer, and fellow Recording Academy artist. Founder of Urban Jazz Vision, Stix opens up about the importance of music theory, his open-ended horn charts, and how his music invites listeners to indulge in the moment. His philosophy? Fellowship, heart, and mindset are everything. From p...

Quinn Lemley sits down with cabaret powerhouse Goldie Dver — Philly born, NYC forged, and forever fabulous. Goldie shares:• Her journey from the 1970s NYC scene to international cabaret stages.• The deeply personal role her late husband, Paul played in her rehearsal process and artistry.• Her new critically acclaimed Randy Newman tribute show, “You’ve Got a Friend — Celebrating the Songs of Randy ...

Philly-based singer, actor, and entrepreneur Blair Johnson sits down with Quinn Lemley to share how he turns life into performance — and performance into purpose. Fresh off his New York City debut of Shaken and Stirred, Blair opens up about his audition for RENT, how he treats every opportunity like a concert, and why he leads with emotion over words. A digital-age showman, he breaks down his stra...

Quinn Lemley welcomes Renée Lee Rosenberg, international speaker, talent development coach, and author of the upcoming book The Artichoke Assessment: Peel Life’s Layers to Reveal Your Purpose. With wisdom, heart, and humor, Renée shares how to uncover your core purpose, boost intergenerational productivity, and lead with emotional intelligence — all through the power of positivity.

This Sunday on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley dives into danger, desire, and deception with debut novelist Lee Sato, whose breakout lesbian espionage thriller, Hornet’s Nest, has just launched on Amazon. Lee opens up about her creative process, where her inspiration comes from, and how she turned personal fire into a fierce, fast-paced spy story. As she hits the road for her book tour, she inv...

Quinn Lemley meets Olympic cycling coach Greg “Wingtoe” McKenzie at the iconic Skyscraper Harlem Race, sponsored by Foxworthy Realty. Greg shares what it really takes to become a world-class athlete: not just speed, but discipline, grit, and showing up—again and again. Whether you’re chasing medals or mastering mindset, his story is a blueprint for greatness.

This Sunday on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with model, actress, comedian, adventurer, and author Wendy Stuart, whose memoir She’s The Last Model Standing is a hilarious, heartfelt ride through the world of fashion, fame, and fearless reinvention. From dancing with shamans in the Amazon to fitting for Michael Kors, Wendy brings her signature wit and wanderlust to every role — and e...

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley explores the future of creativity with special guest Howard Bloom — author, thinker, and music industry legend. Together they tackle one of today’s biggest questions: Will AI replace writers, artists, and creators, or simply give us new tools to amplify our genius? From the typewriter to ChatGPT, Bloom explains why every technological leap reshapes c...

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with Queens-born rapper Ben Bacardi, who turned personal struggle into lyrical fire. After battling depression and anxiety, Ben returned to his roots — music — and released his debut EP, Prescription to Rap, a raw, beat-driven journey of healing and hope. Influenced by legends like Jay-Z, Biggie, and Nas, Ben blends old-school hip-hop with...

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley welcomes two powerhouses of style:Madonna Williams — AKA Diva, international TV host, celebrity stylist, personal shopper, and owner of Glam Sense Beauty Bar. AlliE B — designer, seamstress, and founder of Violaceae Couture, where fashion and passion become one-of-a-kind couture. Together, they spill the secrets on style, design, fashion week, and wh...

On Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley welcomes cabaret singer, author, and ageless adventurer Carol Sue Gershman — a woman who proves it’s never too late to live boldly. From writing her memoir to belting it out on stage, Carol Sue shares her secrets to living a juicy life: seeking love, celebrating freedom, and staying true to herself at every turn. With wit, wisdom, and fearless honesty, she rem...

On Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley welcomes global icon Yue-Sai Kan, the woman who brought Western culture to China through her groundbreaking TV show One World, based on humanity and mutual understanding. Yue Sai Kan shares the secrets of her success — from landing Maxwell House as her first sponsor on public television to witnessing China's transformation from one of the poorest nations t...

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley sits down with Dr. Barbara Bartlik — psychiatrist, physician, and sex therapist — to spill the secrets of staying sexy, strong, and centered at any age. From the truth about testosterone, Kegels, Viagra, and incontinence, to the psychology behind faking orgasms (yep, we go there!) — Dr. Bartlik shares real solutions for real women. It’s candid, empow...

This week, Quinn sits down with powerhouse leadership coach and speaker Dr. Stephanie Duguid, founder of Do Good Leadership. With a background in education and a gift for empowering women, Stephanie shares bold insights on balancing masculine and feminine energy, leading with authenticity, and moving past comparison to true confidence. Packed with wisdom and real takeaways, this conversation will...

This week on Secrets of the Stage, Quinn Lemley welcomes transformational coach, speaker, and founder of A Wakened Events, Flory Hiatrides. Flory dives into her powerful method for eliminating negative thoughts, clearing emotional clutter, and stepping fully into your vortex — the space where manifestation, purpose, and possibility align. Are you a Zapper or a Sapper? Learn how to surround yoursel...