Episodes

  • Episode 76: Jasmine Ahnie

    Episode 76: Jasmine Ahnie
    Aug 30 2024
    Today we are talking with my good friend Jasmine Ahnie! Jasmine Ahnie is an actor, model and entrepreneur from Brooklyn, NY, currently residing in Atlanta, GA. She is the founder of The Creators’ Brand, where she offers merch and curates events for creative people. From a young age, Jasmine was taught to appreciate the arts, and she particularly showed an interest in acting and dance. She attended a fine arts middle and high school, where she studied theatre and ballet/pointe. It was there that Jasmine’s theatre training was developed. After graduating from college in Atlanta, Jasmine moved to Los Angeles to obtain a Master of Fine Arts in Acting for Film, where she graduated magna cum laude from New York Film Academy LA. Jasmine has appeared in various television shows, movies and stage plays. During her pre-teen years, Jasmine also developed a love for modeling, and began modeling lessons at age 12. Over the years, Jasmine’s passion for modeling grew, and she went on to book various fashion shows and print work in Los Angeles, Canada and Atlanta. She has worked with brands such as Arm & Hammer, Papa Johns, The Harlem Globetrotters, Anne Fontaine, and Ampro Pro Styl, just to name a few. While Jasmine is acting and modeling, she also runs her business, The Creators’ Brand. Jasmine founded TCB in July 2021 with the intention of creating a space for creators of all kinds to be loud and proud of their craft. During her time as a filmmaking professor at the Art Institute of Atlanta, she encountered many students who were paying almost $100,000 for a bachelors degree in the arts, but did not have support at home from their families. It was, in part, for this reason that Jasmine decided to found The Creators’ Brand to provide a community of support, encouragement and celebration for all types of creators, no matter what stage of their career they are in. The Creators’ Brand has been featured on Fox 5 News, Shoutout Atlanta and Shoutout LA. They currently offer merch and events, but will have a lot more in store for creators in the future! You can connect with Jasmine on Instagram @JasmineAhnie, and with The Creators’ Brand on Instagram and TikTok @TheCreatorsBrand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    32 mins
  • Episode 75: Emma J!

    Episode 75: Emma J!
    Jul 23 2024
    Today we are talking with my friend Emma J, my fellow North Carolina Native. From Durham, N.C., Emma J. is an International Model, Actress, Award-Winning Documentary Producer, HBCU Advocate, Event Producer, and Host! You may recognize her from various commercials: Secret Deodorant, North Carolina Lottery, Harris Teeter, Lenovo, Atrium Health, South Africa's Primus Beer, and Ryobi! You can watch Emma J. on Black & Sexy TV's Chef Julian (streaming on Tubi), VH1's Games People Play, and the host of ABFF Insider by the American Black Film Festival. ​ Through her own production company, Mary & Emma Productions, she directs the documentary, What Keeps Me Going, and the short film 1963. Through 4910 Rosalie Productions, she is an Award-Winning Documentary producer for Target St. Louis Vol. 1. ​ Emma J. is a 2015 graduate of Spelman College. She curated events with brands and icons such as Skyy Communications, Human2Human with Stacy Ike, Nice Crowd, Black Enterprise, Tene Nicole, and many more! You can find her here on social media! Yes! Instagram: @FromEmmaJ Website: www.fromemmaj.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    37 mins
  • Episode 74: Mary “Wisdom” Harris

    Episode 74: Mary “Wisdom” Harris
    Jul 23 2024
    Today we are talking with my good friend Mary “Wisdom” Harris ! Mary "Wisdom" Harris started acting at the age of 10 with her first performances in church plays and then in middle and high school in theatrical musicals. She continued her acting career and education throughout college, earning a BA in theatre from the University of West Florida. After graduation she performed in professional theatre. Then the Covid pandemic started, but after a big push from her mom and dad to follow her dreams she made the move to Atlanta, GA in the middle of it all. Wisdom has been in Atlanta almost 4 years and has transitioned into the film side of acting plus voiceover work. She landed the lead role in her first short film Elena and has led many more projects (both film and stage) during her few years in Atlanta, while also signing with an agency (McCray Agency). She also just booked her first voiceover audiobook on Amazon audible. To top it all off, Wisdom has just started a new career as a Realtor® in the Atlanta area. You can catch Wisdom roller skating, tap dancing, cooking Gluten-free meals at home and as your favorite guide in the real estate world. You can find her here on social media! Instagram : @thenameiswisdom , @realtywisdom ! Also you can find her here on YouTube as well. https://youtube.com/@marywisdomh?si=5DUcxL4o5UNm_D28 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    43 mins
  • Episode 73: Ashley Danay

    Episode 73: Ashley Danay
    Jul 22 2024
    Today we are with Ashley Danay! My wonderful friend! She is a model based in Atlanta GA. Moved to Atlanta 3 years ago after a divorce to pursue her dream of modeling. In the meantime, she is a dental hygienist navigating the life of a healthcare professional. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    22 mins
  • Episode 72: Ashley John

    Episode 72: Ashley John
    Jul 21 2024
    Today we are talking with my good friend , Ashley John! She is a first generation Actress turned entrepreneur navigating a new reality as a mother and partner. She’s the owner of The Venus House and The Content Hive, a database that connects content creators with the digital professionals for quick connections or long term relationships to elevate New Media. You can find her socials here: @mindbodyashleyy , @thevenushousebs , @contenthiveap --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    47 mins
  • Episode 71: Kiyah Jones

    Episode 71: Kiyah Jones
    Jul 18 2024
    Today we are talking with Kiyah Jones! Born in Chicago, IL and residing in Phoenix is a CEO of a mental health company on a mission to help renew and redeem the lives of adult women. Her passion for helping people has been in her spirit since a little girl and she has chosen to elevate her skills becoming a full time student in the Science of Psychology this year. Her plans to help women worldwide with healing, self-esteem, self development and lifestyle upgrading have extended to her now creating a platform for people to share their testimonies and how God has saved their lives. You can find her here on these platforms! Instagram: @KiyahJones TikTok: Kiyah.Jones --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    43 mins
  • Episode 70: Dinner with Jay & Jae

    Episode 70: Dinner with Jay & Jae
    Jul 18 2024
    Today we are talking with Jessica E Brandon! Multi-disciplinary Artist, Actress, Singer, Screenwriter, Entrepreneur & cigar enthusiast! Hailing from Brooklyn, NY by way of NC, ATL , LA! This is such a fun episode because we had some wine and talked about her journey, her life & much much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jejuansmith/support
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    46 mins
  • Episode 69: Crystal Gix

    Episode 69: Crystal Gix
    Jul 17 2024

    Today we are with my wonderful friend Crystal Gix! She’s A native of Oakland, California, Crystal Gix is a multi-hyphenated actress. She has been involved in the performing arts and entertainment for most of her life. She has trained and performed various styles of dance, made appearances in infomercials, commercials, and TV shows. Occasionally you may have even heard her voice over work. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio Television Film from San Jose State University, she left Silicon Valley to earn her Master's degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University in the sunny state of Florida. She is currently a working actress in Los Angeles and can be found in a host of Film, TV, and commercial projects. Project may include appearances with the following shows or products: NBC, NFL, Draftkings, Apple, Tampax, Toyota, Rainbeau Curves, United Nations, Phillips 66, Schlumberger, Exxon Mobil, Cadillac, Cisco, Flavor Lockers, Maxiglide, Shondaland, Twentie’s, and many more! Her socials are !


    IG: @Crystalgix_ YouTube: @Crystalgix Facebook: Crystalgix


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    40 mins