Hardcore Grind Podcast w/Lissha

Hardcore Grind Podcast w/Lissha S2 EP21 "Katherine Jones"

Katherine Y. Jones, owner of This Needs to Be Said Media, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, business coach, and fiction author based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 15 years of experience, Katherine has encouraged countless individuals to pursue their dreams. A radio and TV show host, she holds degrees from Belmont Abbey and Southern New Hampshire University. Katherine's love for creativity extends to her newfound passion for fiction writing, where she crafts stories that feel remarkably authentic. Beyond her professional life, she is an enthusiastic reader, book collector, and a dedicated family person who enjoys board games and road trips. Katherine's journey exemplifies resilience, reinvention, and the joy of supporting others in their aspirations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Hardcore Grind Podcast w/Lissha S2 EP20 "Briana Cole"

Briana Cole is a multi-talented entertainment mogul in both the book and film industries. She is the author of the nationally-acclaimed Unconditional series and has also penned several novels under her alternate pseudonym, Brielle Montgomery. Briana began writing short stories and poetry at a young age, then went on to use her poems to start a greeting card business in high school. She was a 2023 EssenceFest Official Selection Screenwriter and she has over 10 projects in various stages of production. She was also a Staff Writer on season 2 of "Lace" a TV series streaming on ALLBLK. She is the Screenwriter and Producer for many films currently streaming on TUBI and Peacock, including "Pseudo", a movie she wrote and executive produced which Damon Dash acquired. She has been in many community theater projects, commercials, movies, and TV shows, including Fatal Attraction and Trois 3: The Escort. In 2019, Briana took on the role of Editor-in-chief when she launched Blacktion, a digital, interactive magazine spotlighting black creative entrepreneurs. She is also a motivational speaker and website/creative designer. Briana has been recognized in many popular blogs and magazines, the most prominent being MS Magazine, Sophisticate's Hair Magazine, Popsugar, Sheen, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, The Literary Journal, and Publisher's Weekly. She is an Atlanta native, proud mother of three, and an active member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated organization. Her motto and ultimate drive towards success is a famous quote from Mae West: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Hardcore Grind Podcast w/Lissha S2 EP19 "Bigg Vonn"

Producer BiggVon is a phenomenal and industry-leading music producer, writer, actor filmmaker, and motivational speaker. He owns a Grammy Award-winning production company, a super producer, manager, and CEO of (We Got Hits Productions). BiggVon’s company has scored music placements with Fortune 500 corporations such as Walmart and Target, and top-selling video games such as “NBA Live,” “E.A. Sports”, and “Madden Football.”  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Hardcore Grind Podcast w/Lissha S2 EP18 "Cocoa Brown"

Cocoa Brown exemplifies mind-blowing humor, daring drama, and contemporary reality wrapped in a boundlessly energetic package. Whether she is performing in honor of the incomparable Richard Pryor or acting in films such as “Lakeview Terrace” with Samuel L. Jackson, Brown exudes skill and discipline. Those characteristics and her chilling story of struggle and redemption inspired Tyler Perry to create “Single Moms Club”, a feature film that casts the accomplished actress in the leading role. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters in 2014. The comedy veteran and rising star, fueled by Perry’s powerful vote of confidence, is ramping up her ambitions in a relentless mission to become the performer many people doubted but even more admire. With a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild award under her belt, Brown has her sights set on an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Pulitzer Prize. She is writing a revealing autobiography and producing her highly anticipated one-woman show, “Confessions of a Suicidal Diva”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Hardcore Grind Podcast w/Lissha S2 EP17 "Alretha Thomas"

Shortly after graduating from USC with a degree in journalism, Alretha soon realized her interest in her major was not heartfelt. Instead of writing news stories, she wanted to write plays and books. Several years later, her church gave her an outlet to fulfill her writing desires through their Liturgical Fine Arts Department wherein Alretha penned twelve theatre pieces—the community response was overwhelming. This led to plays outside of the church, including Alretha’s One Woman, Two Lives, starring Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show), directed by the late four-time NAACP Image Award Best Director recipient, Denise Dowse. The production garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences. In between plays, Alretha self-published her first novel, Daughter Denied, in 2008 and has received glowing reviews from readers and book clubs across the country. Representing her book and plays, Alretha has been the guest on many radio shows and television shows including San Francisco Public Affairs show Bay Sunday with Barbara Rodgers on CBS affiliate, KPIX. She was also interviewed by KTLA News Entertainment Reporter, Sam Rubin. In 2011, Alretha self-published her second novel, Dancing Her Dreams Away, and it was also well received. Her third novel, Married in the Nick of Nine, spawned a four-book series that was acquired by Soul Mate Publishing in January 2014. The series has since reverted to her. In August 2014, Alretha was awarded the Jessie Redmon Fauset Literary Award for her indie novel, Four Ladies Only. In 2016, Alretha created the Detective Rachel Storme Mystery Series: Justice for Jessica, Losing Lauren, and A Penny for Her Heart. In 2018 and 2019, Alretha debuted two additional mystery books—The Women on Retford Drive and The Truth About Gretchen, respectively. In 2023, Alretha’s novel, The Girl in the Blue Blazer debuted. Her most recent novel is The Daughter Between Them. Alretha is also an actress and can be seen in numerous commercials and television shows. She currently plays Anastasia Devereaux on Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living that airs on BET. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hardcore-grind-podcast-w-lissha--4931234/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].