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S2E22: Sketch Comedy, Music Journalism, and Jada's Journey

The one and only Shelby Steele sits down to talk about all things comedy. Shelby shares her origin story in which she discovered Columbia’s Comedy Writing and Performance program. We talk about taking inspiration from family and friends, Shelby’s love for sketch comedy, and the process of “becoming” a character.

Jaan Uhelszki is a co-founder of Creem Magazine and one of the first women rock journalists. Jaan shares stories from being backstage with KISS and provides rare insights about the band’s internal quarrels. And she talks about the “formidable will” it took to make it as a woman in rock journalism during the 60’s and 70’s.

Michelle Pyster started the non-profit organization Jada’s Journey after the passing of her daughter, Jada. Jada struggled with mental health issues as well as addiction. The experience led Michelle to start her non-profit and help other parents whose children are struggling with addiction.

Ep6: Love, Care, and Help

Today, Zayd Hussein and Tacco Mills interview TikTok star and upcoming author Ish Taher. They discuss how Taher had to switch to social media after the acting world shut down due to covid and how the sudden change in scenery proved to be quite a success. They also cover his new audiobook “WTF is LOVE”. Check it out here and follow his TikTok, Instagram, and other socials @IshTaher.

Next, Leilani Fernandez interviews Kierra Wooden, the founder of Southside Cleanup and author of “To The Angel In The Room”. She shares her inspiration to create Southside Cleanup and how passion truly drives everything she does. Wooden also explains her process behind writing her works, modeling, music, and self-taught animating. Check out Southside Cleanup here and “To The Angel In The Room” here!

Last, Alejandro Bolanos, Estin Novak, and Rhine Schaub meet with Nelson Torres, a linkage to care specialist with Howard Brown, a nonprofit LGBTQ healthcare and social services provider. Torres shares the process behind joining Howard Brown and what services the nonprofit provides. They uncover the importance of groups like this and how it positively affects the overall community. Check out Howard Brown here.