Girl's From the Burbs

We talk to Derek Schlueter who is a Real Estate Professional and Air Force Veteran based in Rochester, NY. Check out his site at: https://www.anthonybuterateam.com/agent/derek-schlueter/ #yvettebedgood#girlsfromtheburbs #girlsfromtheburbspodcast #girlsfromtheburbsanewpodcast #yvettebedgoodbroadwaymba #yvettebedgoodpodcast #yvettebedgoodbroadway #yvettebedgoodvocalist #yvettebedgoodmusicaltheatre #yvettebedgoodactress #derekschlueter #derekschlueterrealestate IG: @burb_girls https://www.instagram.com/burb_girls/ https://anchor.fm/yvette-bedgood https://yvettebedgood.wixsite.com/chanteuse/abroadwaycaramellife

Courtney Larkin is the next guest!! Courtney holds a Bachelor's degree from Nazareth College in Adolescent Math Education and she is a Special Education Math teacher at Greece Athena High School. Courtney also has had the pleasure of choreographing for Greece Athena Middle School, Greece Olympia, Greece Odyssey, Artists Unlimited, OFC Creations, Next Generation Theatre, Greece Olympia Center Stage Show Choir, and GAMS Show Choir. She has performed in multiple community shows.

Jarret J. DeStouet is a dual college graduate of Millersville University (B.A.-Psychology & B.S.- Concentration in Theatre). Among his favorite theatre roles include Judas in Godspell, St. Peter in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Fred in Smokey Joe’s Café, (under the direction of Broadway veteran Renee Chambers-Liciaga), and most recently as a Supenumerary/Servant/Solider in Opera Tancredi. His television and film credits include: How To Get Away with Murder, ( law student), and as a Parolee in Kevin Hart’s Untouchable. Check us out at:IG: @burb_girls https://www.instagram.com/burb_girls/https://www.spreaker.com/show/girls-from-the-burbs

Nikee Warren is an American SAG AFTRA, Multi Award-winning Best Film Actress/TV Actress, Host, Model Writer and Host of The Kevin & Nikee Show. Nikee was the recipient of the 2019 Sister's Choice Award, for using her acting and radio show and community involvement to encourage, inspire, motivate, empower women and children people in general.Nikee also won Best Actress at the New York City & State, TV, Films & Plays Film Festival for her role as Mrs. White in the Short Film, The News. Nikee is who was born and raised in West Philadelphia and is the third oldest of seven siblings. Nikee graduated from South Philadelphia High School where she studied Business Law. Nikee continued her education at the University of Phoenix where she received both, her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and her Masters in Human Resource Management.Nikee grew up singing with her father in his gospel band. With training from her father, years later she would use her voice in many musical productions.In 2014, Nikee joined the Wilmington Drama League and landed the lead role as Daya in "Nathan the Wise." 2014, Nikee joined the Spring Lake Theater in Spring Lake New Jersey and landed the role as Chiffon (Urchin) in "Little Shop of Horrors."Also in 2014, she accepted another role in "Little Shop of Horrors," as Ronette (Urchin), at The Barnstormer's Theater in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.In 2015, Nikee discovered that a career in TV/Film was what she really wanted to pursue and so turned all her focus to these areas of acting. Since 2015, Nikee would land roles in many films such as Cookeville, which was her first film, Emergency Landing, Thanksgiving with the Moretti's; The Good Wives Club; Second Sight, Second Chance, 21 Bridges with Chadwick Boseman and many, many more.Nikee has been nominated Best Actress for her role in the Web Series, Faith vs. Mountains and won Best Actress for her role in The NewsNikee on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8133003/Check out our podcast IG:IG: @burb_girls

Colleen Marcello is a frequent Western New York soloist. Ms. Marcello's recent performance of Wagner's "Träume" with the Buffalo Chamber Players was described as "marvelous" by the Buffalo News. Ms. Brecker "won the audience over" (Buffalo News) as Sister Blanche of the Agony of Christ in Opera Sacra's production of The Dialogues of the Carmelites. Past appearances with Opera Sacra include Maria Stuarda (Elisabetta), Riders to the Sea (Nora), and the title role of Suor Angelica. In demand on the concert stage, Ms. Marcello was the featured soprano soloist for the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus performance of Handel’s Messiah and the soprano soloist with the Vocalis Chamber Choir’s performance of the Nelson Mass. Ms. Marcello has been a featured soloist under the baton of Robert Franz (“Maria” in West Side Story) and Marvin Hamlisch with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.In addition to performing locally, Ms. Marcello performed in Off- Broadway musical theater and professional opera productions in New York City and New Jersey. Her favorite roles include: “Gretel” (Hansel and Gretel), “Margie Frake” (State Fair), “Peggy Sawyer “(42nd Street), “Tuptim “(King and I), and “Hodel” (Fiddler on the Roof).Ms. Marcello received her Master of Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from Westminster Choir College. When Ms. Marcello is not singing for Western New York audiences she is running her family's childcare business and enjoying time with her husband, Jeff and her daughter, Madeline.Check out our: IG: @burb_girls or at https://www.instagram.com/burb_girls/

Ali Cacia is a Mickey Mouse obsessed, interior designer by day and photographer by night! Trying to rock out every day to the fullest!Check out her photography at:https://www.facebook.com/AllisonMCaciaPhotography/Check out our IG at: @burb_girls

Acting since the age of 5, Mala Wright has appeared in over 90 projects for film, television, and online streaming platforms. Her appearances include supporting/day player roles in such independent films as A Place In Hell, Happy Yummy Chicken, 15 Till Midnight, 6 Models in Hell, Prince of Broadway, Cut To Black, The City Is Mine, Sucka 4 Luv, and Blissfully Unmarried. On television, Mala has appeared on Extreme Forensics, Cinematherapy, The Dr. Oz Show, The Nate Berkus Show, Impractical Jokers, Curvy Girls, The Jury Speaks, The Killer Closer, and in the Troma Entertainment segment of the 2010 NY auditions for So You Think You Can Dance for FOX. On online streaming platforms, she has appeared in roles in Deadbeat, Grimoire, Demon Doctor, and in Philly's Greatest Realtor. Mala also appeared in the Troma Entertainment comedy, Shakespeare’s Sh*tstorm in scenes with Troma legend, Lloyd Kaufman. Her upcoming projects include Crossroads, FDates, and the comedy film, Trumpacolypse. Later this year, Mala will co-star in the upcoming comedy film, Uncle Rufus’ Last Request starring Omar Gooding, Michael Colyar, and Bruce Bruce. She shares several scenes alongside Omar Gooding. To sold-out audiences, Mala has also appeared in 6 installments of the sketch comedy show, Wawapalooza in Philadelphia. LINKS Official Website: www.malawright.com IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm1848667/Instagram: @malawright Mala WrightActress, SAG-AFTRAOfficial Website: www.malawright.com On the IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm1848667/Mala's Acting Reel here: https://youtu.be/A54EyqWjQSMOnce And For All Monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iyuofxCqjIMala's Dramatic Monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNDxIMIe-3oMala's Sketch Comedy Reel here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ddMxwm7l8Mala's Comedy Acting Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HbeQO5WisgI'm in the A Place In Hell Theatrical Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vVnPozfAzcI'm in Modern Baseball's music video, Wedding Singer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJXGscQdKyQ

Here is the Insightful Irma Cadiz's bio:Five lines about myself:1.Well, we should start with the fact that I loathe writing bios....2.I run a support group for Latinas who can't dance on Instagram.3.I love to play dress up as often as possible. Highly upset that Halloween has gone by.4. I recently was part of a food competition.5. I sell Coquito ;-)Find her on IG: @irmacadizon Tik Tok :@coquitoladynycon her website: https://www.irmacadiz.com/ #erikakozlowski, #girlsfromtheburbs, #girlsfromtheburbsanewpodcast, #girlsfromtheburbspodcast, #irmacadiz, #irmacadizactress, #irmacadizcoquito, #yvettebedgood, #yvettebedgoodbroadway, #yvettebedgoodbroadwaymba, #yvettebedgoodpodcast, #yvettebedgoodvocalist

Here is the insightful Irma Cadiz's bio:Five lines about myself:1.Well, we should start with the fact that I loathe writing bios....2.I run a support group for Latinas who can't dance on Instagram.3.I love to play dress up as often as possible. Highly upset that Halloween has gone by.4. I recently was part of a food competition.5. I sell Coquito ;-)Find her on IG: @irmacadiz on Tik Tok :@coquitoladynycon her website: https://www.irmacadiz.com/ #yvettebedgood #erikakozlowski #girlsfromtheburbs #girlsfromtheburbspodcast #girlsfromtheburbsanewpodcast #yvettebedgoodbroadwaymba #yvettebedgoodpodcast#irmacadiz #irmacadizactress #irmacadizcoquito #yvettebedgoodbroadway #yvettebedgoodvocalist

Our next guest on The Girls From the Burbs podcast- Baker Tonita Torres!!The bio from Tonita Torres herself:My business name is Nita Nita Sweets.I have always loved baking. Its a science to baking everything has to be just right for it to come out perfectly each time. I started my business in 2015 after the lost of my Daddy in 2014 my best taste tester. I always found joy in feed people my sweet treats. My specialty is cookies and boozy rum cup cakes with a whole shot of rum in each cake.Contact Tonita in Philly at:[email protected] (Email address)or at 267.307.4732She currently does delivery.

Robby Syruws is a proud educator. Robby currently teaches first grade in Buffalo, NY. In 2019, Robby founded Performing Hearts Theatre, a youth theatre program providing opportunities in the arts to students of Western New York. Robby is thrilled to be combining his love of teaching with his passion for theatre.You can learn more about Robby’s organization: Performing Hearts Theatre at this link: https://www.performingheartstheatre.org/

Teresa Hui is an actress-singer-voice actor-musician and a Brooklyn native. Her TV/film credits include Power Book II: Ghost (Starz), The First Wives Club (Bet+), Difficult People (Hulu), Seven Seconds (Netflix), Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC) and That's What She Said (Sundance Film Festival). Her stage credits include Off-Broadway's The Big Bang Theory: A Pop-Rock Musical Parody as Amy Farrah Fowler and Candide, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Patti Lupone, directed by Lonny Price. She has sung with the NY Philharmonic, NY Pops, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Kimmel Center. Teresa is a National Anthem Singer for the TCS New York City Marathon, Brooklyn Cyclones and Westchester Knicks. She placed 3rd in Amateur Night for Showtime at the Apollo. www.teresahui.comwww.youtube.com/rubenbeautwww.instagram.com/rubenbeaut

Dr. Jeannine Dingus-Eason is Dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development at Rhode Island College. Prior to relocating to Rhode Island, she served as Professor and Department Chair of the Executive Leadership Doctoral Program at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. A graduate of the University of Washington with a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Dingus-Eason holds a Masters in Secondary English Education and a Bachelors of Arts in English, specializing in African American literature from the University of Rochester. Jeannine is married to Majied Eason, is the mother of son, Caleb, three step-children and several bonus grandchildren.

We're back with Broadway and TV star, Wayne Pretlow, and here are some of his career highlights:Winner of Boston's 2013 * I.R.N.E. Award and nominated for a *Helen Hayes Award in 2000 for Best-Supporting actor. NYTIMES critics notice Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope NY Off Center directed by Savion Glover. Television appearances guest and co-starring roles, *Law and Order SVU, *Monsterland on HULU, *Love Life on HBO *Blue Bloods, *Madam SecretaryContact Wayne at:https://waynepretlow.wixsite.com/mysite/private-coaching On Instagram: @ich_consulting

We talk to Broadway and TV star, Wayne Pretlow, and here are some of his career highlights:Winner of Boston's 2013 * I.R.N.E. Award and nominated for a *Helen Hayes Award in 2000 for Best-Supporting actor. NYTIMES critics notice Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope NY Off Center directed by Savion Glover. Television appearances guest and co-starring roles, *Law and Order SVU, *Monsterland on HULU, *Love Life on HBO *Blue Bloods, *Madam SecretaryContact Wayne at:https://waynepretlow.wixsite.com/mysite/private-coaching On Instagram: @ich_consulting

Sandy Brodsky is a former real estate attorney who gave it all up to become a stay-at-home mom. In addition to caring for her husband and, now twelve year old, genius son she has become a volunteer extraordinaire, splitting her time between swim team and Home & School (the PA equivalent of a PTA or PTO). Since she drives in her pajamas, she goes back to bed after dropping her son off at school every morning. She hates to grocery shop, loves to cook, and her favorite pastime is to fold laundry while binge-watching just about anything. She's a lifelong Yankees fan surrounded by silly Philly phans. Her favorite color is green and summer is her favorite season because that's when she can go to the town pool like it's her job. She's always looking for opportunities to learn and try new things. She lovingly remembers the years she and her son were members of the Please Touch Museum (in Philadelphia) where they could be found almost every Monday. She thinks of them as the good old days. She fondly remembers all the wonderful purple people, especially Yvette from the digger machine. Through the magic of Facebook, she and Yvette have remained friends. Sandy has great hopes that Yvette will become a big Broadway star and the most famous person she will ever know.

Gabby F. is currently in her first year of middle school! She will be 12 years old in December - which matches the number of musicals she has done! She plays travel soccer, plays the piano, takes voice lessons and participates on her middle school orchestra, chorus and show choir!

Dr. Mike Kozlowski is the first guest of our brand new podcast. He talks about his journey from musical school to medicine and everything in between!! BTW he is also Erika's husband and BFF!!!

Zaheera K. Hemphill is a native of Buffalo, NY and was a proud Philadlephian for 12 years. She is a proud mother of two little men ages 9 and 11 years. For over 25 years she dedicated her professional life to the role of social worker. Her career of working with families in the field of foster care and trauma, would end in 2017 after years of advocacy and treatment. In 2019, the quarantine ignited passions transforming into Zaheera executing community events curated for the residents of Buffalo, NY. She is a proud business owner of MARY’D, LLC which has hosted events such as the Annual W.E. Inspire Changes Women's Conference, Elite Afternoon Tea, “The Boss” and “Black Boys” Movie Screenings, and Collabs with Pulling the Race Card, LLC. In addition to her LLC, she is the Executive Director of her family’s non-profit entity, Azeem Family Foundation. The foundation has successfully completed a crowd-funding effort for several Minority Changemakers, school aged and college students back to school giveaway, and a 16 year Annual Eid Festival for the city of Buffalo. Outside of developing the events platform, Zaheera is a Momtrepreneur of her sons’ children clothing brand Muzé. This clothing brand is due to expand to manufacturing in the upcoming year. In February 2022, Muzé will host a Children’s Business Fair in collaboration with EforAll in Buffalo, NY. She has served as a Parent Ambassador representing Quba Islamic Institute for the Children’s Scholarship of Philadelphia, Islamic Educator contractor in Buffalo, NY, and is a financial, active member with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Buffalo Alumnae Chapter. Currently, Zaheera is enrolled as a Social Work Doctoral Student with Simmons University where she hopes to apply her leadership skills as a Political Social Worker in the future. In her free time, Zaheera enjoys spending time creating video content supporting Minority and Small businesses which she has supported. She believes in the fundamental value that there is room for all to succeed and that the level of success for each is already determined.Check out her childrens' clothing line MUZE APPAREL at: https://shopatmuze.com/