The LV Magazine Podcast interviews actress, model, and screenwriter Kristen Duff. 

Maya Pinson is an award winning Actress and Director. She stopped by to talk her lasted film and inspiration behind the role.

We interviewed Mother-Daughter trio about their inspirations and what its like to open for their idols,

Idris “IICE” Pearson is a writer, director, former Christian hip hop artist, actor, and radio host. He was born and raised in Columbia, SC and is the CEO of Children Of God (C.O.G.) Entertainment which he established in 2011. He recently released his second short film, Forgiveness, which has been accepted into multiple film festivals. Idris has won best director at the Redhawk Crescent Indie Awards as well. Though he is more comfortable behind the camera, he will also step in front of the camera, giving his all to bring a character to life. Idris' motto is "In order to lead you must first follow." One of his favorite quotes, which came from Nelson Mandela is, "I never lose, I either win or learn." https://instagram.com/idris_iice_pearson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Raecine Tyes is a motivational author (Success Looks Good On Me), a children’s author (Peanut Butter and Jam), a television producer (A TV - ROKU), and a talk show creator. She was personally invited by Maxine Jones, former founding member of EnVogue to perform her live shows on her online radio platform. Subsequently, Raecine invited Grammy winning producer and drummer, Eric Seats to join her as a co-host. She eventually became Program Director. Her most memorable event was held in Hartford, CT; Ms.Tyes was the Executive Producer and coordinator of “An Evening with Mayor Segarra, in 2012. She is the Editor In Chief of a print magazine, “Black Filmmaker,” and the Founder/Festival Director of Black Film Festival Atlanta, as recognized by Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Bottoms. Ms. Tyes is scheduled to release additional books and produce more events this year. https://linktr.ee/RaecineTyes https://www.blackfilmmaker.co/

JB SamSon is a singer/songwriter, rapper and producer from West Columbia, South Carolina. Working with artists such as CeeJ, Reggie Rocc, and KeShawn Sensei (to name a few), SamSon has a sound that is very rooted in hip hop while effortlessly incorporating pop, rock, and folk qualities. https://linktr.ee/jbSamSon21

“Good things come to those who wait, better things come to those who work for it.” Born Sami Riffi, in South London. 25-year old Saura, International self-proclaimed hybrid rapper & R&B singer/songwriter of Moroccan, Nigerian and Guyanese descent, learned at an early age that for him, music is everything. Saura was inspired to follow his passion after noticing other people making a living doing what they love and enjoy within the music industry. Being an independent, self taught, hybrid artist has granted Saura the ability to integrate the best of his talents, without being boxed in. His brand “SweetSavage” highlights the vulnerability of Saura, creating an equilibrium between the extreme polar opposites of light and dark, Saura translates this narrative within his music to demonstrate that every individual has this duality within themselves. Buckle up and enjoy the musical journey that you are embarking on with Saura, as he “keeps making ones til’ he gets one!" https://beacons.page/therealsaura

Jackie Gamber, President of Big Imagine Studio, is a science fiction, fantasy, and horror geek through and through, and it reveals itself in her screenplays. Her scripts have produced film products from merchandise and program commercials, fundraising promos, short films, and feature-length movies. She also steps behind the camera to direct her own scripts, many adapted from her published writing. Her approach to directing reflects her fiction; driving the story to reveal itself through its characters. Her films have been showcased in festivals from the Mid-South to Boston and New York. Jackie’s hobbies usually make her messy; in the kitchen baking sweets, in the art studio splashing paint, or using her beloved power tools to make an object into something else. Dan Gamber has been Executive Director of Meadowhawk Press, an award-winning indie publisher, Creative Director of the media studio Second Light, and sat on the Board of Directors for the 501(c)3 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation. His expansive set of skills has enabled him to envision and implement signal-boosting strategies from business development to website, graphics, and visual effects with marketing. As a filmmaker, his roles have included cinematography and post-production for commercials, music videos, and films. His true love as a storyteller is as a documentarist, because he’s able to combine two passions: travel, and exploring the infinitely varied lives of ordinary people. He’s a self-proclaimed gear head who enjoys collecting and experimenting with cameras, lenses, and light. http://bigimagine.com

We chat with acclaimed vocalist Gina Gutierrez and actress Lorayn DeLuca as they talk about what drove them to the arts and how they maintain performance-ready. Gina Gutierrez: https://youtu.be/_lt06u2vQIA Lorayn DeLuca: https://www.lorayndeluca.com

Stephen Dean is a multi-award winning independent Director and Producer as well as an experienced actor. Mr. Dean is a member of the IATSE 479 film union located in and around Atlanta, Georgia. Stephen was born and raised and grew up in the small town of Cleveland, Georgia located approximately an hour Northeast of Atlanta. At a young age Stephen was always intrigued with onscreen cinema and television shows and spent many hours of his youth watching classic movies, films, and assorted television series. Mr. Dean's natural interest in film and television production were inadvertently delayed until later in life until his late twenties and early thirties . Prior to his professional work in film, Stephen studied at North Georgia University located in Dahlonega, Georgia where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration/Marketing. Mr. Dean also holds an associate degree in criminal justice which he received from Lanier Technical College several years prior. During his youth, Stephen was been an avid/elite level road cyclist and spend many years training and racing as a licensed racer through USA cycling for approximately 20 years. Stephen has always enjoyed road cycling, mountain biking, and also riding on-road and off-road motorcycles and still participates in these activities to this day. In approximately 2015, Mr. Dean created and established his independent film company called Dean Film Works LLC. Which specializes in independent shorts and features as well as commercial and industrial video projects. Stephen still resides in the Northeast Georgia area along with his wife and works both as an independent filmmaker on his own projects, and also as a union member through the local 479 on union related films and television shows. https://www.deanfilmworks.com/