In this episode, Freddie talks about carving your own path in the industry, working on American Horror Story, and how to raise money to support your production.  Listen now to get your weekly dose of Behind The Real!

Jimmy tells us about his time at the Karamu House in Ohio, working with actors such as Michael Jai White and Will Smith, playing a cartoon character, what your work ethic should be like on the set, and what is next on his bucket list.

Monica shares with us her experience working on the BET network shows, the challenges of being a single mom while pursuing her acting career, and how use of a vision board can really help you accomplish your goals and bring your dreams into fruition.  Get ready for an episode full of inspiration and positivity!!

Andrea Ward shares her story as a survivor of domestic violence, her film "Deception Streets", what she learned from her great aunt, "Billie Holiday".  All this and more on episode 5 of "Behind The Real"! @behindtherealshow , #behindthereal

A legend in the Jazz world; the late Barbara Morrison gives us a glimpse into her world.  From her connections to giants such as Dizzie Gillespie, Tina Turner, and Stevie Wonder, to lessons her father taught her, to using her theater to channel her music or to mentor others in the art, Barbara navigates us thru a most beautiful journey.  The world knew her as a jazz singer but most everyone that knew her loved her dearly.  She was a bright light shining and lighting up the world with her talent and beautiful spirit.  May she rest in heaven.  She will be greatly missed.   

Go behind the reel with Cashmere Jasmine as she talks about her Sundance film, "Oreo", directing a Disney short, and how living with a life-changing disability helped to shape her amazing journey!

Paul Archer talks about his role on Friday Night Lights, working with Morris Chestnut, and surviving the industry as a christian man. 

Shawn Carter Peterson talks about life as a musician and actor from his Carnegie Hall performance to hanging with Snoop Dog on the set of Pitch Perfect 2.  Follow Shawn on instagram @shawnthemaestro to stay updated on all the latest news!!

My guest speaker is actor Ernest Harden Jr, we talk about his latest films “Velvet Jesus” directed by Cer Collins & Anthony Bawn as well as the film “Bus Stop” directed by Peachanda Dubose. The story of how he first me Marla Gibbs and how he first received his big break in the acting business. All this and more on “Behind The Real”!

My guest speaker is actor Joe McQueen we talk about his first theatre production he was a lead in called “Portraits Of Love” directed by Parenthysis Gardener as well as the documentary he was in called Confessions Of A Superhero, the time when he met Stan Lee, and more right here on “Behind The Real”!!