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I've Been Thinking...
by Bryetta Calloway
Hosted by Actress, Singer and Director/Producer Bryetta Calloway, I've Been Thinking is a podcast for artists, creators, innovators, and thinkers eager to discuss the business of being creative, being authentic in your business and your life, and what it means to be living life to the fullest.
Episodes
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Breaking Barriers with Soyini Chan Shue: Reinventing Safety, Opportunities, and Entrepreneurship
A mistake was made in the introduction, in naming Soyini as the Founder of City Safe Partners. She is the owner.
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The Unique Journey for Black Women Founders
A conversation with Founder and Business Designer, Nagela Dales about the journey to not grow her start-up but support the start-up journey of other founders. Join us for a conversation with Nagela, a first-generation Caribbean founder and Brooklyn girl who leads with curiosity and uses humor as…
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From Burnout to Boundless Living: How Black Women Navigate Professional Burnout
Learn more about Dr. Taniqua Miller's Boundless Midlife™ Burnout Recovery Program Follow her on Instagram About Taniqua Miller, MD Dr. Taniqua Miller received her undergraduate degree in psychology at Yale University. After completing her medical degree at Harvard Medical School, she completed…
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Leadership, Innovation, and Racial Equity in Liver Health
Just in time for Liver Cancer Awareness Month, we interview Donna R. Cryer, JD Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Global Liver Institute. GLI is the only patient-driven liver health nonprofit operating across the US, EU, and the UK. GLI convenes the NASH, Liver Cancer and…
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Dealing with professional anxiety, career fear, and work worry
With tech layoffs and job offers being rescinded, all against the backdrop of an impending recession and a never-ending pandemic, career anxiety is at an all-time high. We're talking all about professional anxiety, career fear, and work worry with Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Content…
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Effortless Authenticity in the World of Tech with Tia Lee Fowlkes
One of my favorite guests to date, Tia Fowlkes joins the podcast to share how she navigates bringing her authentic self to every space she occupies. Tia is a recent Computer Science graduate of Michigan State University. While her minor was in business, she entered the tech industry to explore…
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Black Female Artistic Vision with Artist Alyrical
Season 2, Episode 2 brings a conversation about Black Female Artistic Vision with artist Stephanie Gowdy also known as Alyrical. She is a visual artist born and raised in South Florida. As an artist, Alyrical works with acrylic on canvas along with mixed media graphite and charcoal on paper for...
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The Business of Personal Branding and Networking for Women of Color in Business with Guest Jennefer Witter
We sit down for a candid conversation with CEO and Founder of The Boreland Group Inc., JENNEFER WITTER Jennefer Witter is the chief executive officer and founder of The Boreland Group Inc. (TBG – www.theborelandgroup.com), an 18-year-old boutique public relations firm headquartered in New York...
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Lessons Learned from 2020 with a Special Panel of Artists, Actors, and Advocates
When we chose November 7, 2020 as the date to have this panel discussion, Lessons Learned, I knew we would be post-election and that it would inform a conversation with fellow Women of Color. What I did not anticipate is that just a few hours before recording, we would find out that we would be...
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Musical Theatre Careers post COVID-19 with Maggie Bera of Actor Aesthetic
Maggie Bera is an NYC-based actress with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University. Regionally she's performed at the Fireside Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, and Connecticut Repertory Theatre. Maggie has also guest-starred in Showtime's The Big C starring Laura Linney, and has...
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Building A Corporate Future Based on Equity and Inclusion with Kaylan Clemons
Navigating the experience of being a Woman of Color in business can be difficult and not always easy to explain. Kaylan Clemons brings to our platform a shared experience with many other women of color in trying to navigate the unspoken but often career-defining challenges of being incorporated...
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Part 2 with Nicole Johnson: Coming to terms with racial trauma and why now is the time to edify our collective experiences
An essay for White folk and un-edified Black people in America - Written by Nicole Johnson
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Part 1 with Guest Nicole Johnson: How Black Artists can connect art and social justice to make change
Nicole Johnson is an artist, storyteller, and facilitator who has dedicated much of her career to helping artists dig deeper into their own stories and leverage them for social change. As one deeply connected to spaces and places where social justice is being actively discussed, Nicole brings a...
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Faith, Race, and Influence: A Conversation with Myunique Ferguson
You may not know her name but Myunique Ferguson is the woman behind a popular Christian Instagram account @instagramforbelievers. She is a blogger, youth pastor and reluctant social media influencer who has created a space where more than 80,000 believers access inspiration, hope and community....
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Black Women in Business: The Struggles, Wins, and Hope for the Future with Guest Sammetra Daniels
Sammetra Daniels joins the I've Been Thinking...platform to share a candid conversation about the nuances of being Black in business. We discuss how the current focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace is shifting the conversations around perceived equity in business; what sustainability...
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Navigating Hollywood as a Black Actress with Guest Ashley Versher
Pursuing a career in the arts can be riddled with heartbreak, restarts, and tons of self-reflection. The ability to tenaciously pursue your creative path while navigating the specific challenges of being a woman of color can be even tougher. Luckily, there is a community of amazing Black…
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The Black Femme Creative Journey to Agency and Authenticity with Guest Doriana Diaz
Somewhere at the intersection of Black femme art, creative and personal agency, and Black Womxn wellness you'll find visual artist and Brand owner Doriana Diaz. Doriana spent some time chatting with us on the I've Been Thinking platform. Her assuredness in who she is as an artist and a womxn is…
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What it Means to be a Black or Brown Woman in Business with Guest Kastoory Kazi
While much of the country grapples with racial justice, equity in the business space, and a shifting narrative around diversity and inclusion, Black and Brown women are creating and holding space for the amplification and the affirmation of their experiences in life and in business. Guest…
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Helping Actors and other Creatives Navigate a Career Pivot in the Midst of COVID-19 with Guest Eli Bohemond
Resources for Actors https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/coronavirus-covid19-actor-performing-arts-news-resources-70497/ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/coronavirus-actor-remote-jobs-coronavirus-70327/ https://www.actoraesthetic.com/blog/remote-work-for-actors Fun Reads:...
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Calming Your Busy Creative Mind with Guest Clinical and Health Psychologist Dr. Jessica Borushok
Is your mind clamoring with all the stimuli from the world around you? As creatives our minds are fertile ground for imagination and innovation but, has your busy creative mind been in overdrive lately? Dr. Jessica Borushok, The Busy Mind Psychologist, stops by the I've Been Thinking podcast to...
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Finding Authenticity in Your Art with Guest Edwin Aguila
We have musician and actor Edwin Aguila (EA) on the podcast sharing his journey to being an authentic artist. In middle and high school, Edwin used writing as a way to channel his feelings of being bullied. However, it was near his graduation that he discovered the love for performing which has…
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Navigating the BIPOC Experience in Hollywood with Guest Carolina Vazquez
Today we sit down for a conversation with Carolina Vazquez. Carolina discusses how she is viewing the current momentum around diversity and equity within the entertainment industry as a Chicane/Chicanx cinematographer living in LA. Born and raised in Santa Monica, California, Carolina grew up…
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Is Wellness Attainable in 2020? A Discussion with Wellness and Business Expert Jess Glazer
During our conversation with the amazing Jess Glazer on this episode of I've Been Thinking, Jess offers our audience free access to some of her most successful business coaching principles and amazing content. Reading vault (speed reading & monthly book list)…
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Navigating the Unknown when Talking about Race and Hollywood with Guest Melissa McDonald
We have an open and honest conversation with California-based performance artist Melissa McDonald about how to navigate the difficulties that come with non-people of color trying to understand and address systemic racism and oppression. Melissa is an Irish/Salvadoran American who's personal work...
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Being a Part of the Transformation of an Industry with Guest Nikita Chaudhry
Actress and Activist Nikita Chaudhry joins the I've Been Thinking Platform. Nikita Chaudhry is an artist, activist, and educator currently based in Los Angeles. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a major in Drama, minor in Performance Studies, and honors certificate in Theatre…
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Showing Up and Doing the Important Work Every Day with Guest Mariama Jalloh
We have the great privilege of chatting with Mariama Jalloh, a NYC based community strategist and digital curator. As the founder of Jalloh Studios, she is also creating safe spaces for Black women artists and creators to cultivate sisterhood, share resources, and collaborate. In this episode of...
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Taking a Fresh Look at Theatre and Racial Identity with Maya Richardson
Maya Richardson (she/her) is an actress, singer, writer, and activist using the digital space to explore racial identity and artistic expression. We sat down with Maya to discuss how she is navigating her goal to be an unrelentingly authentic artist all while championing the communities and…
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The Power of Finding Your Creative Tribe with Guest Patrick Ladonis
We have the chance to sit down with producer, writer, and actor Patrick Ladonis, a multi-hyphenate in his own right. He is the creative mind behind the new hit web series, SCALES, a show about three friends who continue to face the struggle of balancing their lives with their careers and...
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A Love Letter to Black Women in Theatre with Guest Renee Harrison
Renee Harrison, actor and the founder of Black Girls Do Theater has lovingly created an online community and curation of culture and resources for black identifying women in theater with her digital platform @blackgirlsdotheatre. In this episode of I've Been Thinking we grapple with the questions...
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Embracing the Discomfort - Redefining Being an Ally with Guest Suzi Weisberg
What does doing the work to be a white ally to BIPOC artists of color feel like? What are the small steps non-people of color can take to be more conscious and empowered as we look towards a new future for theatre? Actress, friend and beautiful soul Suzi Weisberg discusses her commitment to...
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Building a Community of Artists for the Future of Theatre with Guest Brennyn Lark
Actress, Singer, sister, and friend Brennyn Lark joined the I've Been Thinking platform to share her beautifully hopeful perspective about the future of theatre, race, and community. Maybe we aren't in a period of discovery but rather remembering who we are as artists, especially artists of…
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Looking to the Future of Theatre with Guest Sarah Windfeld Nandola
Imagine being an artist graduating from University in the midst of a global pandemic and on the cusp of racial reform in an industry long overdue. My friend and beautiful soul, Actress Sarah Windfeld Nandola (@sarahnandola) spent some time with me over on Instagram Live chatting about what the...
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Flighty or focused ? What does it feel like to be a creative?
Ah…creatives. We’re a fun little group, aren’t we? Creative people tend to have a veritable treasure trove of amazing personality traits. We'll discuss creative energy, artistic intelligence, and the dogged discipline to innovate. Some call it audacity and some would call it downright naivete…
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What's Your Type- Typecasting and Race, Let's Get Real
Typecasting refers to the practice of categorizing (and auditioning) actors or actresses based on their perceived appropriateness for a role. This is typically based on their appearance i.e. height, body shape, age, and yes, race. In light of the recent refocus on the issue of systemic racism and...
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Do I Belong? What it means to be Black in Business
With the Black Live Matters protests taking place all over the world we are having more conversations about race, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. This is highlighting some of the ways businesses are coming up short in helping their black and brown employees feel like they...
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Hosted by Actress, Singer and Director/Producer Bryetta Calloway, I've Been Thinking is a podcast for artists, creators, innovators, and thinkers eager to discuss the business of being creative, being authentic in your business and your life, and what it means to be living life to the fullest.
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