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In this episode Joshua chats with Victoria Myssik. Topics discussed: the cultural impact of the movie Borat, cancel culture in entertainment, life in the public eye online, visas for acting, accents and much more. CONNECTIONS Victoria Myssik Instagram | Website | Facebook | Youtube | URTA: University Resident Theatre Association | ASOOC (Actor's Studio) | Seven Pillars Acting | Fleabag - TV Series | The Actor and The Target Book |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website| Support Us | Leave Us a Review |

In this episode Joshua chats with dancer and actor Shamar Rice. Topics discussed: raw talent vs training, an actor's process, auditions, dancing and much more.   CONNECTIONS Shamar Rice  Instagram | Facebook | Tiktoc | IMDb |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |

In this episode Joshua chats with artist and comedian Joe Gagliardi. Topics discussed: pushing boundaries in comedy, life after war, tapping into painting, empowering yourself  to find truth and so much more.   CONNECTIONS   Joe Gagliardi Instagram | Facebook | DC Improv Show 'Comedy Kumite' (June 17, 2022) | Ethereal Marine Art | The Armed Services Art Partnership | Clay More Vets | Wyatt Ugar EP #35 'Tapping Into Your Emotions for Actors' |  Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |

In this episode Joshua chats with actress Talin "Tally" Vartanian about having an agent, the impact of OCD in acting, running towards your fears (rewiring your brain) and so much more. CONNECTIONS Talin "Tally" Vartanian Instagram | IMDb |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua chats with mindset coach & actress Courtney Coffey. Topics Discussed: Trusting yourself,  the stability illusion, know your why and more! CONNECTIONS Courtney Coffey Instagram| Linktree |  Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua chats with actress/writer Milan Sachs about the importance of taking your time on scripts, struggling with addiction and recovery, writing expression and so much more. CONNECTIONS Milan Sachs Instagram | The Other Side of the White Line |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua talks with actress Miriam Katz. Topics are anywhere from a variety of aspects of improv and how improv influences our everyday life, to appreciating life amongst great hardship and more. CONNECTIONS Miriam Katz Facebook | Miriam Katz Website | IMDB |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua chats with actress Crystal Tweed. Topics discussed: Standing out and taking a risk in auditions, connecting with an audience during live theatre on an emotional level, defining the purpose of art and more. CONNECTIONS Crystal Tweed Instagram | Youtube  | Facebook |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua chats with writer Brannon Hollingsworth. Topics discussed: writing, story structure, encountering Christ, the importance of sharing testimonies and more. CONNECTIONS Brannon Hollingsworth Brainy Pixel Productions Website | Brainy Pixel Facebook | Brainy Pixel Instagram | Cubekins Instagram | Cubekins Website | Cubekins Facebook | Chronicles of Faith: David | Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua chats with writer, photographer, actress, director Maria Tornberg. Topics discussed: How an artist can heal from pain, taking caution and asking the right questions when an "opportunity" in entertainment seems too good to be true, high fashion, creating stories and more. CONNECTIONS Maria Tornberg Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Website | Headshots Instagram | IMDB |   Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |  

In this episode Joshua chats with filmmaker Caleb Smiley. Topics discussed: the basics of filmmaking are missing in today's films, how bad experiences in youth group growing up led to Caleb writing a TV Pilot, becoming a Christian isn't like flipping a light switch and more. CONNECTIONS Caleb Smiley Instagram | The Youth Group | IMDB Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |

In this episode Joshua chats with DP/Filmmaker Nichole Ruiz. Topics Discussed: from growing up in the Phillipines to moving to Los Angeles to pursuing a filmmaking career. Nichole Ruiz Instagram |  Website | Tahanan Fundraiser | Genuine Connections Instagram | Facebook | IMDB | Website | Support Us | Leave Us a Review |