Actress Writer Laura Wilcox Thinks You Are Lovable ‘As Is’
December 30, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Loving Your Body, Role Models, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I am a comedian, which is kind of a broad term. But in my case that means I am a writer and actress. I also do improv, sketch comedy, and some storytelling/stand up at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in both New York and LA. I […]
Exclusive Interview with Porky Pig Voice Actor Bob Bergen
December 8, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Featured, Guys, Role Models, Self Esteem, Voice, Volunteering
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? Well, I’m a voice actor probably best know as the voice of Porky Pig for WB for the past 25 plus years. But my career covers all aspects of voiceover, from commercials to cartoons, narration, promo, etc. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming […]
CBS Radio Host Mike Adam “The Block Button is My Best Friend”
December 7, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Featured, Guys, Mental Health, Music, Role Models
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m a host for CBS Radio, on 96.5 AMP Radio in Philly Monday through Friday, then on 92.3 AMP Radio in NYC Saturday and Sunday. Clearly, I’m a workaholic, haha. But I love what I do. Aside from radio, I do some web hosting and TV […]
Interview with Olympic Gymnast Josh Dixon
December 5, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Guys, LGBT, Livin in the Moment, Movement, Role Models, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care
Our Editor, Robyn Hussa Farrell, sat down with Josh to capture his #RealDeal story… Please tell us about yourself and what you do? California native, mixed race and 1 of 3 adopted children to Michael and Kathleen. I grew up in the Bay Area and ended up doing my collegiate gymnastics as a student-athlete at Stanford. Post […]
Van Helsing Star Laura Mennell Interview “Feel Good About You”
December 2, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Bullying, Featured, Role Models, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m Laura Mennell and I’m lucky enough to be able to do what I love for a living – I’ve been a professional actor for over a decade. I’ve been persistent in following my dreams, worked hard to get where I am, and I’m grateful to be working where […]
Actress Emily Shaffer Interview “What I Would Tell My 18 Year Old Self”
December 1, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Creative Art, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance
I’m Emily Shaffer and I am an actor. What this means is I am a hustler and a gypsy. I work 3 jobs and audition for television. As well as love the crap out of my husband and dog. When the stars align – I get to BE on television. Currently I’m working on writing […]
Our Interview with OITNB Actress Julia Lake
November 18, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Anxiety, Body Image, Bullying, Empowerment, Featured, Mental Health, Role Models, Self Esteem
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? I’m an actress! I play the goofy meth-head, Angie Rice, on Orange is the New Black. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? I’m currently filming season 5 of OITNB, which has been absolutely crazy and […]
Our Interview with Matthew Moy of the TV Show “Two Broke Girls”
October 31, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Guys, Role Models, Theatre
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Matthew Moy and I’m an actor. Can you tell us a bit about any upcoming projects or events that you are working on? Currently I work on a show on CBS called 2 Broke Girls. I also play the voice of Lars on […]
Interview with Leading Joffrey Ballet Dancer, Dylan Gutierrez
July 13, 2016 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Creative Art, Dance, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Role Models, Self Esteem
Our Editor, Robyn Hussa Farrell, sat down with Dylan to capture his #RealDeal story… Please tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Dylan Gutierrez. I am a leading ballet dancer for The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago where I have danced for 7 seasons. I trained at the Los Angeles […]
Interview with voice actress, Maddy Peters: Standing up for others
April 3, 2015 by Jacob Burman
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Loving Your Body, Role Models
Please tell us about yourself and what you do? Hey, I’m Maddy. I’m a voice actress on TV shows like Martha Speaks and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and I’m also an art student studying illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art. I love drawing and animation and when I graduate I want to […]