Gen Z Influencia & 'The Equalizer’ Con Laya DeLeon Hayes

In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with rising star Laya DeLeon Hayes, who’s shining bright alongside the legendary Queen Latifah in CBS’s hit series The Equalizer. 🌟🎬 Laya shares her early determination — from knowing she wanted to be a child star at just 6 years old, to voicing the beloved Doc McStuffins, and how her parents made the bold move from Texas to Hollywood to support her dreams. Being educated through a mix of elementary school, homeschooling and the Chesneee school program Laya opens up about being biracial, linking with VP Kamala Harris and the DNC, embracing her Filipino and African American heritage, and the importance of representation both on and off screen. She gets candid about her deep love for Black horror, the magic of filming in Brooklyn, and what it feels like to be recognized on the streets of New York. 🖤🌆 This is a heartfelt convo about purpose, passion, and the power of dreaming big. 🎧 Tap in and get to know the young queen who's just getting started — and don’t forget to stream The Equalizer Sundays at 10P on CBS. 💥📺See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.