The Discovery Pod with Eve

S3 EP23: Brandy Vega on Media, Mental Health Advocacy & Building Promise2Live

In Episode 23 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, airing Thursday, May 21st at 12 PM PST, host Eve Richards and cohost Carla Maria Cadotte — actress, model, and red carpet interviewer — speak with entrepreneur, media producer, and mental health advocate Brandy Vega. Founder of Promise2Live, a global movement focused on suicide prevention and community support, Brandy’s work is rooted in lived experience and a commitment to breaking the silence around mental health. In this episode, she shares her journey from broadcast journalism and military service to building platforms that support individuals and families in crisis, using storytelling as a tool for awareness, connection, and life-saving impact. #EveRichards #TheDiscoveryPodWithEve #BrandyVega#CarlaMariaCadotte #Promise2Live #MentalHealth#SuicidePrevention #Resilience #Storytelling#GlobalImpact #CommunitySupport

S3 EP22: Monalisa Okojie on Law, Jewelry Design & Building EXPOSE

In Episode 22 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, airing Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 12 PM PST, host Eve Richards and cohost actress Melissa Niece-Smith speak with entrepreneur, jewelry designer, philanthropist, and former attorney Monalisa Okojie. Founder of the luxury jewelry brand Nehita and CEO of EXPOSE, Monalisa’s work spans design, business, and global impact. After practicing law for eight years, she transitioned into fine jewelry, studying at the Gemological Institute of America and building a brand recognized for craftsmanship and ethical sourcing. In this episode, she shares her journey from Nigeria to the United States, the evolution of her entrepreneurial path, and how she has built platforms that bridge creativity, identity, and social impact across continents. #EveRichards #TheDiscoveryPodWithEve #MonalisaOkojie#MelissaNieceSmith #Nehita #EXPOSE#JewelryDesign #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness#Philanthropy #GlobalImpact

S3 EP21: Krystina Bailey Brawer on Acting Strategy & Moving to LA

In Episode 21 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, airing Thursday, May 7th at 12 PM PST, host Eve Richards and cohost Tess Broussard speak with actress, writer, and author Krystina Bailey Brawer. Krystina’s work spans film and television, including The Savant, The L Word: Generation Q, Blue Bloods, and Beyond the Gates, with an upcoming appearance on Tulsa King (Paramount+). She is also the author of Actors! What You Need to Know Before Moving to LA, a number-one new release on Amazon. In this episode, she shares her journey from early training to working across the industry, offering insight into the realities of building an acting career, understanding the business behind the work, and navigating the transition to Los Angeles with clarity and intention. #EveRichards #TheDiscoveryPodWithEve #KrystinaBaileyBrawer#TessBroussard #TulsaKing #ParamountPlus#ActorsWhatYouNeedToKnowBeforeMovingToLA#ActingCareer #ActorsLife #FilmAndTelevision#EntertainmentIndustry #Storytelling

S3 EP20: Larry Namer, Co-Founder of E! Entertainment Television, on Defining Global Media

In Episode 20 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, airing Thursday, April 30th at 12 PM PST, host Eve Richards and cohost Tyrone DuBose — radio personality, actor, voice artist, and television contributor — speak with entertainment entrepreneur, television pioneer, and E! Entertainment Television co-founder Larry Namer. With a career spanning over five decades, Namer has played a defining role in shaping modern entertainment — from the early days of cable television to building one of the most influential global media networks. The conversation explores his journey from cable operator to global media leader, the creation and evolution of E! Entertainment Television, and his continued work across international media, digital platforms, and film initiatives. A conversation about vision, scale, and building platforms that define an industry. #EveRichards #TheDiscoveryPodWithEve #LarryNamer #TyroneDuBose #EEntertainment #MediaLeadership #Television #GlobalMedia #EntertainmentIndustry

S3 EP19: Holly Bachman on Identity & Belonging and Karima McKenzie on Healing & Resilience

In Episode 19 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, airing Thursday, April 23rd at 12 PM PST, host Eve Richards and cohost Kathy Kolla — actress and filmmaker — speak with two guests whose work reflects identity, belonging, and healing across different lived experiences. Holly Bachman, founder and CEO of the Mixed Roots Foundation, shares how her journey as an adoptee led to building a global platform centered on identity, belonging, and community. Her work continues to support adoptees and individuals navigating multicultural identity through advocacy, storytelling, and large-scale initiatives. Karima McKenzie, mental health and trauma healing advocate and founder of Temples Are Sacred, shares her journey through physical and emotional challenges and how those experiences shaped her mission to support others navigating invisible struggles. Together, the episode explores identity, belonging, emotional resilience, and the transformation that occurs when personal experience becomes a platform for others. #EveRichards #TheDiscoveryPodWithEve #HollyBachman #KarimaMcKenzie #KathyKolla #MixedRootsFoundation #MentalHealth #Belonging #Resilience #WomenInFilm