The Media Lounge

Selene chats w/ the very talented actress Nicole Dambro about her latest project, Groupers. Fun Fact: Nicole was a championship Miami Heat Dancer! She also shares why she went from being a dancer/performer to an actress.

Interview w/ Business Consultant Denise Garrison. 

Happy September!! The Gist on: Bahamas-Kevin Hart & Hustlers Movie. O yeah, that heavy breathing you hear is the beautiful boxer dog  Athena! ********I do not own any of the music herein

Better days are here!!  Selene chats with the cast of the new YouTube original, Better Days! This podcast episode features Pat Smith (actress, author & wife to NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith), Yancey Arias (actor- Queen of the South, Kingpin), 1K Phew (actor and rapper), Rhyan Lamarr (Writer, Director & Producer), Bishop Eric Garnes (Bishop & Producer).  The cast shares the storyline for their lat...

Jesse Lynn Madera chats with Selene about her latest EP, "Come Visit Soon", what it was like being mentored by renowned father of Rock "n" Roll Johnnie ("B. Goode") Johnson, her next project, and even shares that her son was featured in the latest episode of Queen of The South, the Netflix drama that features her husband,  Hemky Madera. *This episode features a snippet of the song "Amsterdam" with...

Joined by the lovely Host of the Pillow Talk podcast, Robin E, - Selene & Robin talk about the Emmy Nominations, women entrepreneurs, Madonna and her cultural insensitive picture, #IceBae and real bodies!!

Selene chats with Motivational Speaker and Host of the newly launched podcast, Food for Thought w/ Marcell Fitzgerald. Marcell talks about how his upbringing on the West-Side of Chicago and his humble beginnings have made him into the person that he is today, and how that experience has inspired him to give back to others by inspiring, collaborating and sharing good energy!

Interview w/ Chicago Hip Hop Artist & Entrepreneur, Nicholas May. Listen to his latest single, Kill Bill 🔥🔥; We talk entrepreneurship, music & staying authentic to your true self.

I miss talking to you guys!  And yesss, I met Jimmy Garoppolo, starting QB for the San Francisco 49ers, & I looked cray!! However, he confirmed that he is ready for the new season!! JCOLE, COMMON & NAS NEW MUSIC!! 

CEO of Green Flower Media, Max Simon, talks about the booming cannabis industry, the many new business opportunities and his new podcast, Green Flower Nation.

Sex trafficking is the modern day slavery and is more common than we know! Suzanne Baker Brown, Executive Director of Stepping Stones Network talks to us about the reality of sexual trafficking. Suzanne shares statistics, provides insight on the industry, and shares with us who is at risk and what tactics are used by traffickers. A MUST LISTEN!

Known for his roles in The Incredible Hulk, Wall Street, The Falcon & the Snowman, Mr. Kill & his latest HBO tv show “Barry”, Selene chats with tv and film star Sam Ingraffia. The Chicago native talks about his latest YouTube series, Amazing Return of Sal & Junior. Having worked alongside many of the greats such as Sean Penn, Danny DeVito & Alicia Silverstone, this tv/film star is currently workin...

Dr. & Author JL Ruiz talks about his real life experience and that of others that has inspired him to write his novel, Irreversible Damage, the story of a U.S. born Mexican-American living in a wealthy neighborhood who goes through an unfortunate series of events that not only tear apart her family, but also leave her at standing at a crumbling precipice.

Roll Red Roll is a true-crime thriller that goes behind the headlines to uncover the deep- seated and social media-fueled “boys will be boys” culture at the root of high school sexual assault in America.  Director & Producer Nancy expands on the true story of the 2012 rape case of Jane Doe, how social media played a role in the case, and what she wishes her audience to take away from this "bone ch...

Interview w/ Executive Director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, Rocky Bucano. Rocky Bucano shares all about the ongoing project for the museum that is slated to open in the Bronx, NY in 2023, on 50th year anniversary of Hip Hop. He touches on Nas’ & Mary J Blige’s involvement in the project, what exhibits we should expect to see as it relates to the 4 elements of Hip Hop, & how you can get involv...

Instagram Health & Wellness influencer Amber Rochelle shares her story on how she lost 180lbs! Amber further shares her experience w/ depression and anxiety, and her feature in Women’s Health Magazine online.

Listen in as Selene chats w/ the talented Broadway Actor, Jawan M. Jackson. Jawan talks about how he almost didn't get the role of The Temptations singer Melvin Franklin,  life on Broadway, and his experience working with the late-great Whitney Houston.

Interview w/ NBC-The Voice contestant & Neo Soul artist, Oliv Blu.  Oliv shares with us a little bit about her upbringing and how she developed a love for music, her experience on the latest season of The Voice, and her passion for natural hair and beauty,  Tune in and find out what is next for this young, talented and soulful beauty! Music by: Oliv Blu

Emmy nominated and NAACP Award-winning actress Victoria Rowell, chats with Selene on this episode of The Media Lounge Podcast. Victoria discusses her UMC's Daytime Emmy nominated Original Series, The Rich and the Ruthless season three that premiered on 5/23, and Lifetime's Pride & Prejudice premiering Saturday, 6/1. Victoria also shares with us on how it was to work with the late Kristoff St. John...

To some people she is known as 'the girl who got her lip bit off", but at only 20 years old, Kayla Hayes is a domestic abuse survivor. She is now using her voice to raise awareness on domestic abuse. Visit her Facebook page, Rise Above, to learn more on her movement. You may also read more on her at: www.medialoungechicago.com

Ananda is back! She talks about why she took a break from the industry, her love for carpentry, being a mother and how she will be hosting TLC's show, "While You Were Out". 

Joined by guest co-host Gabe Ramirez from Chicago's B96, Selene & Heather talk about Jamal Knox and the rappers trying to appeal his sentence. Was he wrong for recording the song F**** the Police? Why wasn't anyone talking about the murder of Police Officer Jacob Keltner, and why do people eavesdrop on their partner? Music by: Cryptic Kairos

After learning about the beautiful author & business owner, Jazmine Duke- Ms. Duke joins the ladies to discuss the latest on R. Kelly news, Kardashian cheating scandal. Momo & internet dangers to children, Chicago Mayoral Race and Virginia 1st lady hands cotton to black children.

The Ladies chat with Chicago's very own, Rhyan Lamarr. Rhyan shares with us about his background, his faith, the making of Canal Street and some of his upcoming projects.  Music by MC Juice

Cardi B & Bruno Mars song review, Jlo's Motown Tribute Controversy, New R Kelly sex tape & Jason Van Dyke beaten in jail.