Welcome back to the Breaking the Mold podcast!Today, I’m excited to be speaking with actress, writer, and producer Andria B. Langston.In this episode, we explore:The business of actingAn inside look at Andria's journeyThe essential mindsets neededPractical tips for newcomersWhen I moved to LA, I struggled to find honest information about what pursuing this dream truly entails—not just the highlight reels on Instagram or interviews with A-list celebrities, but the real, day-to-day grind and in...
May 21, 2024
53 min
Welcome back to breaking the mold podcast, the show where I speak to artists and creative entrepreneurs that broke the mold and built a life on their own terms. Today im speaking to a podcast host i looked up to way before i started my own. Levi ozzy the host of Creative Ambiance. A show that highlights creatives in Los Angeles with the goal of sharing codes through conversation.In this episode, we talk about: Breaking the mold on traditional networking. And moving from a transactio...
Mar 14, 2024
1 hr 13 min
Today, I’m talking to my friend Bantu. He’s from Zimbabwe, based in LA. He’s a singer, producer, writer, and Grammy nominee. He’s written and produced for people like ASAP Rocky, Chris Brown, and French Montana. He has a Grammy nominated song with Nicki Manij, which also a part of the animated Spider-Man movie. He has placements in FiFA, fast and furious, and the list goes on with the things he’s been able to achieve. But the title of this episode is based on mindset because it’s t...
Feb 6, 2024
1 hr 9 min
Allison Bagg is a sound healer, breathwork facilitator, intuitive guide, and artist based in Los Angeles. She utilizes many modalities to help clients penetrate their bodies, establish strong boundaries, and open portals to the magic and abundance within.That was a description I found of Allison in one of the many article write-ups about her, and I just loved the way they encapsulated what she does along with some of her magical essence. Allison is one of LA's leading sound bath facilita...
Jan 29, 2024
1 hr 15 min
North Carolina-born, LA-based Shep is an artist who “creates a compilation of stories. These are tales of cultural pain, paint strokes channeling beauty we see daily, with colors reflecting the human and spiritual experience.” Known for his murals of Salvador Dali, Rihanna, and the late Kobe Bryant, Shep defies the odds of what society told us was possible by creating his own life and lane through his art. In this episode, we touch on ideas like: Perfectionism Observing i...
Dec 27, 2023
1 hr 14 min
I am so excited to share this episode with the one and only Tess Trotter. As best friends and business partners, this one is special. We dive into the inner workings of goal setting, habits, and systems for life and business. This episode was inspired by the book Atomic Habits, our takeaways, and the motivation behind the daily planner we created, The Dream Maker Planner. Tess Trotter Alysa ScanzanoPodcast: @breakingthemoldpod
Dec 18, 2023
47 min
Hayley Gene Penner is a singer-songwriter and author of the book “People You Follow,” a memoir she wrote documenting the inner workings and experience pursuing music in LA. Along with putting out her albums, she’s also written and created songs with some of my absolute favorite artists like @SabrinaClaudio, @AlinaBaraz, and @SineadHarnett.And to give you further insight into her memoir “ “People You Follow”, people like @lenadunham described it as: “ A fucked up Alice in Wonde...
Dec 11, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Rubina Bernabe is a true example of what it means to live authentically and challenge the norm. In our conversation, Rubina opens up about her path to self-love and how she’s woven her passion for travel into her life and professional journey.Rubina reflects on her transition from traditional career expectations to carving out a path that's uniquely hers. We explore her film work, commitment to inspiring others through self-growth workshops, and her approach to living life outside of society'...
Dec 4, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Will Nichols is an artist and creative entrepreneur. Having made his name in photography, fine art, Web3, furniture space, and much more.The best way to describe him, and the first hook that intrigued me, is he’s someone who “makes ideas come to fruition no matter the industry or medium.” A simple sentence. But a life and creative philosophy that holds so much weight.Will is an amazing example of someone who refuses to live within the boxes. And I'm excited to share this episode. Will g...
Jun 29, 2023
1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I talk to Ani B. She’s the co-host of the new but fast-growing podcast In Flow. Ani started her podcast this year in January 2023 and has almost 70k followers on TikTok. Some videos get more than a million views. But the most impressive thing about it is her commitment, consistency, and belief in her vision. I know firsthand how hard putting together a podcast can be when trying to do as much as possible on your own. But Ani made her decision and committed to the pr...
Jun 22, 2023
52 min
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