Q&A: Peytyn Willborn of the Lifetime Network’s “Bringing Up Ballers”
Over the years Chicago based entrepreneur Peytyn Willborn has proven herself to be a “Jane of all trades” and an expert when it comes…
Q&A – James Earl Jones II of The Scottsboro Boys
Hailed as one of the most visionary and controversial musicals to grace the stages of Broadway and London, and nominated for 12 Tony Awards…
Q&A w/ Anthony Irons & Javon Johnson of “Hobo King”
Inspired by true events, “Hobo King” tells the story of a homeless man unjustly slain by city police. Enraged, the homeless community attempts to…
Q&A with Ruben Santiago-Hudson of BET’s “The Quad”
With a career that has spanned almost 30 years, Ruben Santiago-Hudson has been featured in a number of well-known movies and films including “American…
Q&A – Michelle Hayes of Gill Hayes Talent Agency
It’s safe to say that Talent Agent extraordinaire Michelle Hayes knows a thing or two about what it takes to make it in front…
Q&A with Alissa Constable founder of emerge/NEXT
Alissa Constable grew up in Chicagoland area and currently serves as a marketing consultant for world-class nonprofit and media companies. Constable is the founder…
Q&A with Demetria “Mia” Cotter, The Fabulous Purge Project
Multi-talented business professional Demetria “Mia” Cotter has over a dozen years of experience working closely with some of Chicago’s most prestigious, top-tier global and…
Q And A: Raynie Jackson, Owner of Headrest Barbershop
Chicago based entrepreneur Raynie Jackson is the epitome of the classic ‘making something from nothing by pulling yourself up by the boot straps’ story….
Q And A: Omar Epps & DC Young Fly of “Almost Christmas”
Written and directed by David E. Talbert (First Sunday, Baggage Claim), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his…
Q And A: Rahkal Shelton, Author and Mentor
Born to a 19-year-old cocaine and heroin addicted mother on the south side of Chicago, Rahkal Shelton came into the world with the odds…
Q And A: Tim Meadows, Son of Zorn
Many people instantly associate Tim Meadows with his iconic Saturday Night Live character, Leon Phelps AKA The Ladies Man. But those that take a…
Q And A: Mario Smith
Chicago native Mario Smith is a familiar fixture in the Hyde Park section of the city. The poet, educator, activist and radio show host…