With major brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga taking black culture and making it high fashion, we must as the question is there a possible nefarious nature behind it? Are these brands ignorant to what they are doing or are they doing this with the intention of getting more likes, creating more buzz, despite the backlash that it may create. If the saying goes all press is good press then what better way to create it than to cause controversy. Let's Talk about it.  

Most people believe that male modeling just about having a chiseled jaw bone and believe that the doors will be open to them the red carpet rolled out; but that is not always the case. In this episode of Beyond The Set we talk with professional model Alan Brockington about his journey and longevity in the model industry. 

Working a 9 to 5 can be both rewarding and also stressful when you are being pulled in multiple paths. We can to this place where this place that use to be one where you enjoyed it, has now become a place of loathing thoughts and a soul sucking abyss.    The question is how do we fix this problem, change the situation or change your mindset in the situation.   

We see them on billboards, magazines, and on a variety of different things, but do we ever ask the question: Who are the faces on those billboards, how did they get there? Are they good people, are they just pretty faces, is there any depth to them;  or are they just beautiful people pushing the standard of beauty further and further from reality? In the episode I talk to Fashion Model Mimi Roche who has walked a powerful path in the modeling industry, keeping her faith beside her; she gives us a look into the modeling world from the black perspective.

This is my review on the latest film from Disney & Pixar titled Soul. I think this film speaks heavily to those of us in the arts/creative as well as those who are just trying to figure out life.

The Creative can be a place of joy and fulfillment, a place where we can allow the creative paths to flow and bring forth amazing art. The other side that we don't talk about are the highs and lows that can come with our creativity; and how these affect our mental health. In this episode we talk to Dr. Kristen Guillory who is a PhD in Psychology we dive into the world of mental health and the creative. How to spot and deal with burnout and how your personal style can be used as a tool to help you in everyday life.

WELCOME TO BEYOND THE SET!!!!  Working on photoshoots can be so much fun, but it's a lot of work and being an assistant can be a thankless job. This is a tale of one of those time on set that was not a whole lot of fun; but it taught me some very valuable lesson.