The Facade Project

Introducing Ravina Whadwani!! Licensed Mental Health Therapist & healer comes on the show to talk about the stigmas centered around mental health, what to do to support a friend or family member who needs mental healing or therapy & much more. Ravina is doing good work in the world of non-profit! She has a great sense of self even when working with her clients, knowing when to check in and check out, leaving her day at the door. I loved our conversation centered around how important it is to focus on your mental well-being. Check out her IG that consistently encourages you to be vulnerable & be yourself & get newsletter updates on all things mental health! www.instagram.com/decolonizingourhealing www.breakthefacades.com

What's up Facaders! So I was thinking on what I wanted this solo episode to be and I thought to myself, well, you're about to turn 25 and I'm reflecting on what I've really learned and I think it's well summed up here. Let me know what you've learned throughout life? I'm always down to hear other perspectives & life lessons. Follow the podcast on all channels! www.facebook.com/breakthefacades www.instagram.com/breakthefacades www.twitter.com/breakthefacades www.breakthefacades for more of my journey!

Today on the podcast I bring on Artist/Musician Drew Anthuny & his Wife, Blogger, Yaritza Estrada who talk growing up in LA, the ups and downs of figuring out who you are as an Artist, Love and supporting your partner through everything & not letting your ego or masculinity (MEN) get in the way of a good woman’s love. Yaritza & Drew support each other, you can feel the warmth and love between them & although the main focus was centered around Drew & his music, I had to bring Yaritza in for a little advice to millennials in relationships! Follow Drew & Yaritza through myroadtea.com & Drew Anthuny on all music platforms (Tidal, SoundCloud, Spotify, iTunes) & don’t forget to give this interview a thumbs up, like & subscribe!! Lookout for Drew's new Album coming soon!!! www.instagram.com/drewanthuny www.instagram.com/myroadtea www.instagram.com/breakthefacades

Introducing Actress, Jasmine Reid to the Show! Jasmine was born and raised in Memphis, TN and moved out to LA to work towards an acting career! Find out how Jasmine went from studying to be a Physical Therapist, to landing roles in the Industry! We talk through what it's really like to be a working actor in Hollywood, the No's the trials & tribulations & the steps to take in getting there. The most inspiring part of this episode is when Jasmine talks about the steps to take in moving to LA to become an actor. Find out the full story here & let us know what you think in the comments below!! www.instagram.com/jasminereid03 www.instagram.com/breakthefacades www.twitter.com/breakthefacades

Today on the podcast I bring on Artist/Musician & Music Producer, Harrison Mead who is from Atlanta, Georgia who moved to Los Angeles to work on music. In the short 2 years since moving here, he’s made many connections, worked with top talent writing music, and is coming out with a debut album this month! Started writing songs in middle school & fell in love with pop & felt like that was what he was made to do. He opens up about coming out as bisexual, the ups and downs of working as a songwriter/producer in LA, keeping an inspirational circle around him & so much more! Harrison shows up authentically & drops some MAJOR gems on the show! Check it out & leave a review! I’m reading them on the next episode so let us know how you like the show! ALSO: Harrison has a new album called “Everything Changed” coming out so stay tuned @storyboardsmusic www.instagram.com/storyboardsmusic www.facebook.com/thefacadeproject www.instagram.com/breakthefacades www.twitter.com/breakthefacades

Today on the podcast I bring on Publicist, TV Producer, Content Creator Meech Justice who keeps it all the way real about his journey to success from New Jersey to DC to New York & LA. Meech exudes positivity & hope for a bright future within the music & TV industry. In this episode we talk about foundation, the hustle & grind within the industry, reevaluating friendships & so much more! My favorite thing about Meech is how he is unapologetically himself & kind to everyone he meets! He is the LIFE of every party and has big goals & aspirations in life that makes his journey one to watch! Follow Meech on his journey at: www.instagram.com/therealmeechj www.twitter.com/therealmeechj

Today on the podcast I bring on my best friend of 10 years and MFA film student at UCLA, Taylor Curry. She talks all about her journey from Tampa, FL to Los Angeles, the ups and downs of film school, giving herself room to explore, putting her feelers out there, knowing herself & so much more! My favorite part of this episode is when Taylor speaks on how important it is to not focus on a fictitious future self or past self and undoing the pressures we put on ourselves. She is a filmmaker, director, teacher & friend and is going places hunny! Tune into our conversation & follow us on all platforms below! www.twitter.com/taylorrayeinla www.vimeo.com/taylorrayecurry www.instagram.com/breakthefacades www.twitter.com/breakthefacades www.facebook.com/thefacadeproject

Today on the podcast I bring on Entertainment Reporter and Social Media Producer, Debra Oh! Deb is the former VPO of The Shade Room and currently works for Hip Hollywood and manages a travel blog called Travel Coterie. We talk ALL about the era of social media and how Deb was there from the start essentially building The Shade Room into the entertainment beast that it is today! We talk about entrepreneurship and how Deb had to hustle to find her next gig, realizing her struggles with mental health and being all work with no break. Going through a loss in her family, pivots and so much more! I think throughout this episode you can really get a sense of how resilient this young lady is, how unstoppable she will be in achieving her dreams and how much of an impact that she’s already had in Entertainment. It was so great talking with Deb on the Facade Project because she has seen so much of the negative effects that social media can bring. She’s worked closely alongside some of the TOP celebrities in Hollywood. I mean she’s interviewed Kofi Sirobe, DJ Khaled, P Diddy... just to name a few to keep up their facades and brings her powerful storytelling to the table. Deb came on the show to break some of it down and show that not all that glitters is gold. Deb was ready to break the facades… are you? www.instagram.com/the_ebony_issue www.travelcoterie.com

Today on the podcast I bring back an old guest who’s from my hometown, out here in LA really hustling and growing immensely. Devan Garcia who is a musician and artist joined me in episode 22 from my living room and today, we recorded in my studio in hollywood and he talks about his first album and single called “Figure it Out” that just came out today, Monday February 18th. Devan has been one of my favorite guests on this podcast due to how real his music is in a world that so desperately needs it. We dive into this shift that he’s been having and creating and talk about why that is the title of his first album, we talk about the effects of Divorce, his creative process in making Shift with his producers Harrison and Ian, removing his ego when it comes to music and so much more! This episode was so great because you can really feel how much passion Devan has for his music and how music is the only dream only vision and only path he’s focused on. I have so much respect for creatives who are about the hustle and about the grind right? Because it’s one thing to be in LA claiming to be an artist but you don’t really see proof of that, just mostly facades on social but then it’s another when you have someone like Devan, who has put out multiple music videos and multiple tracks and has played at pretty notable venues. He didn’t even grab a drink with us after he was like “sorry have to get to the studio” so the grind don’t stop with this one. He was ready to break the facade! Are you? www.instagram.com/devan.garcia www.instagram.com/storyboardsmusic www.instagram.com/breakthefacades

Today on The Facade Project I am joined by singer/songwriter Sara Phillips from Montreal, Canada who moved out to New York and then LA to do music upon graduation. In this episode we talk all about listening to that voice inside your head that tells you to go for it, Sara’s songwriting and opportunities working with producers, the facades of her instagram, and some exciting live shows coming up! I so enjoyed talking to Sara because she is such a genuine soul who isn’t in the music industry for the fame but for the true love of it! I feel like when I come across a musician, I can get an idea very quickly of who they are trying to be or sound like or what kind of artist they remind me of but with Sara, not only is her sound different, but her entire entity is too! She is so unique as we all are but very kind, humble and genuine which is very refreshing to see in this generation. www.instagram.com/itssaraphillips For more episodes/updates, follow THE FACADE PROJECT on all platforms. www.instagram.com/breakthefacades www.facebook.com/breakthefacades www.twitter.com/breakthefacades

Today on The Facade Project I am joined by Sierra Dowd of 98 Society! We talk all about non-profit, the struggles of living off of credit to make ends meet, breaking down the stigmas of rape culture and how we as a society can start to move towards a zero-tolerance culture. To learn more about 98 Society head to 98society.com and subscribe to see more interviews with people in LA down below! Follow @breakthefacades on all platforms (FB, Instagram & Twitter) to watch full video head to www.facebook.com/breakthefacades

Happy October! It's been a year since I started The Facade Project! Podcasting has been therapeutic, has helped me meet incredible individuals, and has helped me grow into a person that I am loving! Thank you for listening, breaking facades with me and starting the conversation on mental, physical, and spiritual well being! I have so many exciting things on the horizon and I hope you will join me on this journey to our authentic, most genuine self!! @breakthefacades on all platforms!

I'm BACK!! The Facade Project is back and better! More guests, more lessons, more journeys. I'm so sick of people telling me how I should be to get to the success that I want for myself. Watch me climb who's with me?

Our lives are ours. Always remember that.

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