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[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Gloria Allred

2022-11-1802:40

The name Gloria Allred has become one of the most recognized in fighting for women's rights and in the advocacy for social justice in the United States. As one of America's most prominent lawyers, Gloria has been a staunch advocate for the rights of women, which includes being a long-time champion of the MeToo movement, as she has dedicated her career to fighting on behalf of the survivors against sexual misconducts over the years. Today's episode features Gloria Allred, U.S. lawyer and advocate for social justice & women's rights.

[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Hollywood actor Michael Bow

2022-11-1802:19

Defying stereotypes in Hollywood, Asian-American actor Michael Bow first began his career in the entertainment industry through YouTube. With his undeniable determination to make a mark in Hollywood, he started by auditioning for roles in plays during his high school and college years. Despite receiving rejection multiple times, Bow has been securing supporting roles in well-renowned films like “The Maze Runner,” and TV series like “How to Get Away with Murder,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” He recently starred in CW’s hit series “Kung Fu,” where he plays a K-pop star and a warrior along with being part of history as the CW’s first all-Asian cast. Today's episode features Hollywood actor Michael Bow.

[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Hollywood actor Joshua Murray

2022-11-1802:45

Murray’s interest in pursuing an acting career began when his life took an unexpected turn due to his health issues and chronic pain that prevented him from pursuing a career in fitness which made him give up a lot of things that he enjoyed. His latest film, “Christmas at the Greenbrier” is set to release this month where he plays a former professional football player who unexpectedly reunites with Abby, played by Alicia Willis during a stay at the iconic resort, the Greenbrier. Today's episode features Hollywood actor, Joshua Murray.

[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Margrethe Vestager Executive Vice President of the European Commission

2022-11-1803:20

One of the EVP's major legislation pushed through the European Union is the Digital Markets Act, which came into effect on November 1st. The Act aims to promote fairness and to ensure transparency and accountability of online platforms by regulating the business conduct of digital gatekeepers. Today's episode features Margrethe Vestager, the Executive VP of the European Commission and the Commissioner for Competition.

[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Hollywood actress Zibby Allen

2022-11-1802:49

Zibby Allen who plays Sheridan in the Netflix series, Virgin River. Her character battles through sexual abuse and miscarriage. The last episodes of Season 4 left viewers with yet another cliffhanger, with Don showing up uninvited, and Brie ending that scene with a strong comeback saying, "Lawyer up", planning to press charges against him. Today's episode features Hollywood actress Zibby Allen - Allen teased about the upcoming Virgin River season 5.

[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Hollywood actress Natasha Calis

2022-11-1802:32

Starting her acting career with Christmas Caper, Calis has made herself a distinguished actress both in TV and film. She is best known for her roles in films and TV series such as ABC’s The Good Doctor, CW’s Supernatural and Sami Raimi’s feature film The Possession, which Calis said was a “pivotal moment” in her career. Recently joining her list of accomplishments is the NBC medical ensemble drama Nurses, where she portrayed series lead, Ashley Collins. Today's episode features Hollywood actress Natasha Calis.

[FREE-VIEW] Exclusive interview with Hollywood actress Christina Chong

2022-07-1902:37

As an actor who stands out for her eloquent, unmistakable personality. With all the beauty, elegance, and charm that she displays as an actor on screen, she remains warm and truthful. Her role as La'an Noonien-Singh in the new Star Trek TV series franchise, Strange New Worlds, it mirrors familiarity with her childhood. Today's episode features Next Big Thing's covergirl, Christina Chong. To watch/stream the full video podcast: https://www.thenetwork.media/

S4-EP11: Exclusive interview with Hollywood Actor & Pop-singer, Chance Perez

2021-10-1914:33

This week's episode features Chance Perez who stars as the Black Dino Fury Ranger ‘Javier Garcia’ in “Power Rangers Dino Fury” on Nickelodeon. Raised in Seal Beach, California, Chance harboured a deep passion for the entertainment Industry since he was a child. He was inspired by his father, a musician himself, whom Chance lost when he was only eight years old. He has cited his father to be his greatest inspiration. Camryn Patterson chats with Chance Perez.

S4-EP10: Exclusive with Swedish Singer/Songwriter Clara Mae

2021-10-1314:33

Today's episode features the celebrated Swedish singer-songwriter Clara Mae who recently released her single, ‘Crash’ via Universal Music Sweden. Clara Mae has firmly established herself in the industry by co-writing with big names such as David Guetta, Tiesto and Martin Jensen as well as featuring in songs by the likes of R3HAB and Frank Walker, amongst others. Camryn Patterson chats with Clara Mae.

S4-E9: Exclusive with Pop-singer & Model, Maria Domark

2021-09-2713:53

Today's episode features future-pop artist and former model Maria Domark who recently released her debut EP, Flawless. Available on the EP, listeners will find the enticing song, ‘Haunted’. Maria Domark’s EP is accompanied by hyper-modern 3D art from artists like Razorade and Sevi Domochevsky who have worked with the likes of Grimes, Charli XCX, and Arca. Camryn Patterson chats with Maria Domark.

S4-E8: Conversation with Hollywood Actress, Karen Obilom

2021-09-2322:43

Today's episode is with Nigerian-American actress, Karen Obilom. Karen currently stars as Roni Evers in DC Universe's Doom Patrol. She also stars in the Alicia Keys produced Netflix film Resort to Love alongside Christina Milian and Jay Pharoah. Karen Obilom chats with Camryn Patterson.

S4-EP7: Conversation with Hollywood Actress, Jessica Morris

2021-09-2019:38

Today's episode is with Jessica Morris who plays Martha in the movie 'Danger in the Spotlight' that premiered on the Lifetime Movie Network in August. Morris will also bring her talent to the upcoming Lifetime original movie, 'A Mothers Terror'. Things are not slowing down for Morris as she recently wrapped up production on the film 'Web of Deceit', which she co-wrote and starred in alongside her One Life to Live co-star Melissa Archer. Jessica speaks with Camryn Patterson.

S4-EP6: Is China taking from the Playbook of Spain, Portugal, U.S. and Britain?

2021-09-0936:10

France, Portugal, England, and the United States have done similar initiatives over the last four centuries, but this project is especially important. China, and its power, has the ability to change the global order. This episode features Giada Messetti, an Italian with expertise in the China's New Silk Road project, otherwise known as the “Belt and Road Initiative.” The Chinese government adopted this plan in 2013. Giada Messetti and Camryn Patterson speak about the initiative and how other countries feel about it.

S4-EP5: If Kings & Queens sold people as gifts. Why are African artifacts considered stolen?

2021-09-0929:06

In 1897, the British invaded the Kingdom of Benin in pursuit of the Benin Bronzes that symbolized the Kingdom’s royalty and history. By ordering nearly 1,500 soldiers for the war, the British looted the Kingdom and its King stealing many of the bronzes to Europe, resulting in the mass destruction of the Benin Kingdom. This episode features Barnaby Phillips, London-based journalist and author of the book, Loot: Britain and The Benin Bronzes. Phillips argues that more attention to return these artifacts could lead to eventual action from both the Western and the African world. Barnaby Phillips speaks with Perushka Gopalkista.

S4-EP4: How Two Institutions, Two Nations Created Blood on their Hands

2021-09-0957:53

Unlike Canada, the Irish don’t want the remains of these children exhumed. The difference being that the Canadian children are being brought “home”, and the Irish children are being brought to a lab to be studied. This episode features Maureen Considine and Catherine Coffey O’Brien, both a part of the Cork Survivors and Supporters Alliance Group in Ireland. Considine is an academic and works as a representative, whereas Coffey O’Brien’s role is more personal to her experience as a survivor of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home and industrial schools. Both Maureen and Catherine chat with Camryn Patterson.

S4-EP3: Has the Music Industry Become a Caricature of Itself?

2021-09-0934:16

The action to boycott the Grammys indicates that there is now an urgency from the music industry to provide a transparent voting process to give artists the recognition and promotion they deserve, but will it be enough? What else still needs to change? This episode features Deanna Brown, former President Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group shares her insight as to where the music industry might be headed if these changes are made, as well as what more is still left to be done. Deanna Brown speaks with Perushka Gopalkista.

S4-EP2: Who gets to define the authenticity of true leadership - the Puppets or the Puppeteers?

2021-09-0934:28

Throughout the years, U.S. presidents have always brought forward different approaches to politics, but the important thing to remember is that we can’t confuse politics with marketing. In this episode, Political scientist, Dr. Lara Brown, and Camryn Patterson discuss the Presidential Character and the Question of Leadership, which is also the title of the published book authored by Dr. Lara Brown [Amateur Hour].

S4-EP1: Exclusive with Melyssa Ford: The Throne that Ford Built

2021-09-0901:05:30

With appearances in big budget music videos that cost $1.4million, such as Jay-Z's Big Pimpin’, Jadakiss' Knock Yourself Out, including other flamboyant music videos, Ford’s success made her incomparable and unstoppable as the pioneering crowned model to set the tone in the music video industry. This episode features Melyssa Ford, a well-known model and entrepreneur from Canada as she takes listeners on her journey on how she built her 'Gold Throne' - battling stages of depression, anxiety, doubt, mental breakdowns, loss, a fatal accident... and surviving through it all. On the throne that Ford built, Melyssa speaks with Perushka.

S3: EP10 - From Becoming Royal to Powering the Universe

2021-08-0227:34

Tiffany is the definition of the modern-day Hollywood multi-hyphenate as a popular host, actress, and in-demand web personality. As an actress, she showcased her beauty and talent as a spot-on Meghan Markle in Lifetime’s “Harry & Meghan Becoming Royal” and has been featured on hit TV shows such as The CW’s Supernatural, NCIS Los Angeles, The CW’s Jane The Virgin, FOX’s Behind Enemy Lines and films like Sony Pictures’ House of Demons. Tiffany has additionally lent her vocal chops as the voice of ‘Hawkgirl’ in Lego DC Super-Villains video game. Tiffany Smith has recently taken on a role in Sci-Fi in the Netflix x Kevin Smith He-Man re-imagining, Masters of the Universe: Revelation as Andra (the “Universe’s” first Black Character to be introduced to the series). Camryn Patterson chats with Tiffany Smith.

S3: EP9 - 153 Years Old, Yet with 751 Unmarked Graves. How Does that Happen?

2021-07-0118:39

It was June 2015 when members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) presented 94 calls to action, and Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau confirmed his governments' commitment to implementing each call to action. 6-years later, only 13 of these calls to action have been implemented. In this episode, Laura Nelson is joined by Rachel Blaney, MP for North Island Powell River in the Province of British Columbia. Blaney is the Deputy Critic for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Service.

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