The Be More Today Show

Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Aisha Alfa is a stand up comedian, actor, writer and host. Alfa has appeared on Criminal Minds, Sorry For Your Loss and Good Trouble. She has performed comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival, was a finalist on the STAND up NBC competition and performed at clubs around the world. Her recently released comedy special “All The Parts” is about the journey...

Vanessa Blake is a filmmaker and a visual artist. Vanessa has been capturing still images of all kind since 2013. In 2017, Vanessa was awarded a video residency at Express Newark in Newark New Jersey. That residency afforded Vanessa the opportunity to connect with other like-minded creatives. In 2018, Vanessa wrote and produced her first stage play, The Race Before, A story of liberty and justice...

Ricky is recognized as an Engineer of Impact. Defying the odds, completed his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has achieved his Professional Engineering License. During his tenure in STEM related fields, Ricky recognized the increasing competitiveness in the industry and sought to become a source of inspiration and mentor to students and young professionals in STEM rela...

Pastor Paul Graham is a native of Brooklyn, New York where he was raised by God-fearing parents. He attended Oakwood College where he graduated with a B.A. in Theology and subsequently attended Andrews University where he received his Masters in Divinity. After Divinity school he spent 13 years doing ministry in the New York area where he has been engaged in youth and young adult ministries. He pr...

Charles Jazz Vassallo is a 46 year-old South Brooklyn Native. He has have been a competitive athlete for most of his life including his current status as a nationally ranked endurance and OCR athlete, however, the road to this success did not come without considerable challenges. In 2009, He lost all motivation towards healthy living and a better life after a long series of tragic and stressful ev...

Episode 12 of The Be More Today Show features Najah Lewis, a full time musician from NYC. She was a semi-finalist on season 14 of American Idol. Najah's music has been featured by Timeout Mag, JetBlue AD, Nytimes & more. She's performed at the James NY Nomad Hotel, Moxy Hotel, the W Hotel and countless weddings & private events. Her talent has taken her from the Hamptons in NY to Beirut, Lebanon....

Todd Kapostasy is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and editor. In 2016 he wrote and directed a documentary on the Chicago Cubs, “Confessions of a Cubs Fan” for Fox, and a year later, “Making Tar Wars,” a documentary on the story of George Brett’s pin tarred bat. In 2018, Kapostasy premiered his short film “Run” at the Tribeca Film Festival, the story of Robert Young, an ultra-ma...

The Kevin Crown Brand, bred and fed in New York City, brings you an entertaining DJ dripping in talent and offers the ultimate music experience. The “Natural Born Club Killa” is distinct in engaging his audience and keeping them mesmerized while he delivers a genuine, yet evocative, performance that captivates a crowd even days later. Kevin Crown has natural skill and flair and prides himself on h...

Episode 9 of the Mother's Day edition of The Be More Today Show features Attorney Lauren Linder. Lauren Linder is Deputy General Counsel at Parallel (formerly Surterra Wellness). Previously, Lauren was Vice President and Associate General Counsel for The Weather Channel television network, where she advised all aspects of the business on a range of transactional, compliance, regulatory, and litiga...

New York native Craig Butta is an actor, director and producer. He has been a fixture in the independent film scene in New York for the last decade.  Born and raised in Staten Island, he has spent most of his adult life banging around the borough of Brooklyn, in the neighborhoods his family emigrated to earlier in the 20th century.  An Italian American with one foot stuck in the old neighborhood a...

Episode 7 of The Be More Today Show features Dr. Tanzy Chandler, a Physical Therapist, Group Fitness Instructor, and Founder of REVAMP Fitness. Once when she was just four years old, Tanzy was taken to a music studio and given a choice. She could either learn to play the piano or, she could learn to play the drums. She remembers the excit ement she felt when it came to playing the drums but she al...

Episode 6 features Edna Urgilez. At the age of 25 she graduated with a masters degree, was able to get out of the welfare system, and now owns BVOM (Better Version Of Myself) a brand designed to inspire you to always follow your passions. She is also an adolescent home therapist and a counselor for adults that have dropped out of school. Tune in to hear her amazing story of resilience, what inspir...

Pastor Donald Rolle, Jr. was born and raised in Harlem, New York City. He is a graduate of Northeastern Academy, Oakwood University, and Andrews University Theological Seminary. It was when he enrolled at Oakwood University to study communications that he gave his life to the Lord and was called by Christ to ministry in a dream during his sophomore year. Also, while at Oakwood, he met his wife, Ta...

James Brown III was born on November 3rd, 1980 in Baltimore, MD. and raised in Orange County, CA. Growing up, his parents allowed him to explore any and every passion he had including: Psychology, Track & Field, Drama, Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Music, TV/Film, Religious Studies, and of course Fashion. James went to Dana Hills High School and Phillips Andover Academy for his secondary education,...

Monica Herrera Damashek is the US Latin Music Lead at Spotify, the world's largest music streaming subscription service. In this role, she oversees partnerships and drives marketing campaigns with Latin music artists, labels and distributors in the US. She has worked at Spotify for nearly six years and previously held the role of Global Director of Strategic Marketing. Prior to joining Spotify, Mo...

In this second episode of the Be More Today Show, we meet our special guest Marquis Ellison.  Self-starter Marquis Ellison is the owner and designer of Marquis Rashoid LLC, a company that provides high fashion with a higher purpose. The Marquis Rashoid (pronounced "Rashad") collection offers exclusively handmade bow ties and pocket squares with trendsetting and distinctive designs, while dona...

Welcome to the first episode of the Be More Today Show. Today's special guest is VP of BMT Tarence Farrell. Listen as he shares his passion for music production, his thoughts about Kanye West, and why he believes that compassion kills. Follow Tarence on IG @bmtmusic, FB @bemore2daymusic and @tfarrelltoday, or email him at Tfarrell@bemoretoday.com For more information about "The Be More Today Show"...