Ep. 302: Creating My Shot ft. Neely Townes

Ep. 302: Creating My Shot ft. Neely Townes

In this episode of Big Every Time, Hollywood Lea sits down with photographer, videographer, dancer, and CEO of Yung CEO Photo, Neely Townes, for a conversation about faith, purpose, perseverance, and creating opportunities. 📸 From starting dance at 19 to relocating to Los Angeles, Neely shares what it took to bet on herself, push past doubt, and carve out a unique lane as both a performer and dancer. She opens up about betting on herself, trusting God’s timing, finding community through her gifts, and staying committed to a vision long before the results displayed. The two also discuss building a creative career in entertainment, capturing culture through photography, working with artists such as Chris Brown, T.I., Latto, Omarion, Teyana Taylor, 50 Cent, and Hunxho, and why she’s passionate about capturing dancers and performers who are often overlooked behind the scenes. This episode is for creatives, dreamers, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating the space between where they are and where they know they’re meant to be. Sometimes you don’t find your shot. Sometimes you create it. 🔥

Ep. 301: Booked Solid ft. Tierra Booker

Season 3 is here and this conversation feels full circle. We’re starting it off with somebody who really knows what it means to build from behind the scenes. This episode, Hollywood Lea sits down with Booking Manager at Live Nation Urban, Tierra Booker, for a real conversation about the music industry, motherhood, ambition, self-doubt, career pivots, and learning to stop proving yourself in rooms you already earned your way into. From tour routing and artist booking to balancing real life while working in entertainment, Tierra opens up about what this industry actually looks like behind the scenes. The two also talk about imposter syndrome, pressure, growth, and what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable. Whether you’re trying to break into entertainment, chasing bigger for yourself, or just learning how to own your space unapologetically… this episode is for you. Welcome to Season 3 of Big Every Time. 🎙️✨

Ep. 208: Until Next Timeee

This episode is a note from our host about growth, resilience, and chasing dreams no matter how impossible they may seem. From being a girl in St. Louis who was “never supposed” to make it out, to graduating with a B.S., to walking across the stage with a Master’s degree, to moving out of Missouri, this moment is proof that dreams can happen! 🌟 Every setback, every “no,” every statistic she was told she would become, was only fuel to keep going. And now, standing in the life she once prayed for, this episode is a reminder that no dream is too big, and no path is too far. Keep going! ✨ Growth is a blessing. And inside this episode, our host shares a huge announcement you don’t want to miss. ✨ Thank you for tuning in and celebrating this new chapter with us. Let’s keep chasing dreams together! 🥂

Ep. 207: The Blueprint of a Boss

This week, I’m joined by Nina Barudzic: Director of the Student Resource Center, Serbian-born powerhouse, homeowner 🏠, former professional tennis player, and someone I’ve been lucky to call both a boss and a mentor. We dive into what leadership actually looks like as a woman navigating male-dominated spaces, cultural expectations, and the pressure of “having it all.” ✨ We discuss what it really takes to be a confident, effective leader in a world that wasn’t always built with women—or immigrants—in mind. 🎯 Nina shares the bumps along the way, her most difficult lessons, and the importance of staying true to who you are when leading others. 🫂 We unpack everything from emotional intelligence and high-maintenance habits to setting boundaries and knowing when to stop shrinking yourself just to make other people comfortable. Because real leadership? It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being real, taking risks, and trusting your gut even when it’s scary. 🫡 From becoming a homeowner to making big decisions without burnout—hit play to join the convo! If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the room, if you’re trying to find your voice as a leader, or if you just need a reminder that it’s okay to be both powerful and soft—this one’s for you. 🩷

Ep. 206: Love Ain’t Supposed to Hurt

This week’s episode dives deep into a conversation we don’t have enough but desperately need—domestic violence. 🚫 I’m joined by Charity Jordan Rex of Harmony House, one of the leading safe spaces for survivors in Southwest Missouri, to talk about what abuse really looks like beyond the bruises. We tackle the truth behind abuse—the kind that isn’t just physical, the kind that leaves emotional bruises, financial scars, and silent shame. Join us as we break down the difference between toxicity and abuse, how trauma bonds work, and why so many victims stay. 🫂 We also look at how pop culture, gender roles, headlines, and social media often fail survivors. From silent manipulation to loud cycles of harm, we’re unlearning everything that teaches us to excuse or normalize unhealthy love. ✨ Charity shares what it means to seek help, how shelters like Harmony House serve those in need, and what healing truly looks like after abuse. To close, I perform a spoken word piece written for the survivors 🌹! The ones who stayed. The ones who left. And the ones still searching for the door 🚪. This episode is for anyone who’s been through it, loved someone who has, or ever needed the reminder that safe love is your birthright. Whether you’re surviving, supporting, or simply trying to understand—you don’t want to miss this one. ❤️ You…Her…Him…Me… we all deserve healthy love and conversations like these are the first step. 👣 TUNE IN ‼️