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B-Real: Behind The Grind

B-Real: Behind The Grind

By Bessie D. Smith

Welcome to B-Real, where we learn from our highs and grow from our lows
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B-Real: Behind The GrindNov 22, 2018

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Episode #6: Shira Milikowsky and Mark Mauriello

Episode #6: Shira Milikowsky and Mark Mauriello

WARNING: Big Witch Energy 

On this episode of B-Real, I have the extreme pleasure of sitting down with 2/3 co-founders of The Neon Coven, Mark Mauriello and Shira Milikowsky.   From starting a performance collective to the highs and lows of said performance collective's first baby (@OscarAtTheCrown, anyone?), this episode is for any artist searching to find or start a freaky-fun community of super talented weirdos.  Thank you for listening!

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Aug 25, 201901:07:38
Rant N Rave

Rant N Rave

Following a short hiatus, B-Real is back with a brand new segment: Rant N Rave! On this episode, Bessie goes one-on-one (with herself) to break down some of the juicy tidbits that have been flowing through our brain waves this season. Special shoutouts to Bianca Rosarrio and Jamila O'gilvie Craig for providing use with mantras and one-liners that can serve any manifestation goal (check out their recently released full-length episodes!). Thank you for listening. See you on the grind!

#ProtectYourTime #ProtectYourEnergy #KnowYourWorth #BeKindToYourself 


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Jul 15, 201922:14
Episode #4: Tori Rogers
Jun 16, 201945:20
Episode 3: Bianca Rosarrio

Episode 3: Bianca Rosarrio

Check out our newest episode with international vocal performer @biancarosarrio. We chat about switching lanes into your dream career, how to use social media to build one's empire, and knowing your worth. Use the #linkinbio, or check us out wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!
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Jun 10, 201941:59
S2E2: B-Real with Jamila
Jun 02, 201927:57
Season 2 Premiere!

Season 2 Premiere!

This season on B-Real, we are breaking down the art of Manifestation!
Are you a hustling artist or entrepreneur looking to build your empire and create the business you've always dreamed of? The secrets to unlocking your greatest potential are inside of you - they have been all along. At least, that's what all of the self-help books and Dove chocolate wrappers have been saying. But what does the process of unlocking one's own potential actually look like?
Through this season, we will be answering this question and many more, with the hope that each and every unique listener may set intentions for their own manifestations, creating a community of elevated minds looking to get shit done. 

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See you on the grind!

May 26, 201917:36
Season 1 Finale

Season 1 Finale

We interrupt our own brief radio silence to announce the Season 1 finale of B-Real: Behind the Hustle. My, how much we have learned, how much we have grown! On this episode, I take a moment to reflect upon all of the wonderful nuggets of wisdom that have been brought to us by our 5 stellar guests this past season. Be sure to tune in, and then find us on social media to stay updated on the release of Season 2! Thank you for learning and growing with me. See ya on the hustle :)

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Jan 15, 201913:59
#TidbitTuesday: 2019 New Year, Same Hustla

#TidbitTuesday: 2019 New Year, Same Hustla

Happy new year, hustlas! Get ready for 365 brand new days of workin' on that griiiiind. But first, let's reflect on our highs and lows of 2018. Looking forward to all that 2019 has to offer. Thank you for listening!

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Jan 01, 201920:56
Alyson Snyder

Alyson Snyder

Hey there, hustlas! Today on B-Real, we're shootin' the shit with the radiant Alyson Snyder.  The following conversation is between two people who have met only twice before. However, between growing up in the same part of the U.S., having a handful of mutual friends, and sharing a similar desire to turn passion into profession, we have found ways to belong to the same community; And furthermore, belong to each other. On the show we chat about staying true to yourself in a commercial industry, cruise ship work, and her talk show Sit Down with Snyder, exclusively on Facebook. If you would like to join our conversation, we would LOVE to hear from you. Check us out on Instagram and Facebook (info below), or shoot us an email at bess.breal@gmail.com. Thank you for listening, and we'll see ya on the hustle!

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Dec 21, 201849:29
#TidbitTuesday: Lessons-Blessins-Goals
Dec 18, 201814:56
Andrew Barret Cox

Andrew Barret Cox

Greetings, hustlas! This week's B-Real interview is with the one, the only, the FEARLESS Andrew Barret Cox. An artist of many hats, shoes, overalls, you name it- really anything one can accessorize with the will to create - Andrew has quickly become one of my hustle heroes. He, along with The Neon Coven, is makin' it happen by producing works that continue to shine the spot light on narratives that have otherwise been buried under mainstream character types within theatre and performance art. On the show, we talk about Rocky Horror, the ups and downs of social media, Stephen King, and our ideal meccas of happiness. Listen to our little chat, and then keep up with Andrew and The Neon Coven for more incredible works!
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Dec 13, 201858:41
#TidbitTuesday: A Change Of Pace

#TidbitTuesday: A Change Of Pace

This Tidbit Tuesday comes to you after some time that I've taken away to reflect and assess my current state of hustle. During this "pause", I realized that there were some changes that I need to make to the rate at which I was running myself ragged. Hear about the thought process through changing the pace of my hustle, and then talk back with thoughts about your own experiences in changing the pace! Thank you for listening!
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Dec 12, 201814:25
Tader Shipley
Nov 30, 201846:29
#TidbitTuesday: The Start Of Something NEW

#TidbitTuesday: The Start Of Something NEW

Happy Tuesday, hustlas! Today's Tidbit dives into the intricacies of starting something new. When was the last time you jumped off a cliff and into a new project? Are you on standing on the edge now, "waiting" for the confidence to leap? What are the steps? Dare to find out? Grab a drink and your thinking cap, and let's get into it!
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Nov 27, 201818:15
Olivia Griffin

Olivia Griffin

Today on the show I’m getting real with Olivia Griffin. You could call her an actress, a singer, a songwriter, a producer. But much like me, Olivia refuses to be put into just one box. For our purposes, let’s call her an entertainment artist. Griffin is a force to be reckoned with, y’all, and you don’t have to wait to see her in action because girl is always releasing fresh content on her Instagram. On this episode, besides bonding over growing up melanin in the Midwest, we talk about the #bookedandblessed glow, the post-contract slump, balancing survival jobs and auditions, and what to do while we’re “waiting”. We also get into her current passion projects, including the Young, Gifted, And Black initiative through Iris Productions. If you’re in need of some inspiration to get off yo ass and hustle, then stay tuned, because we’re about to get into it. Thanks for listening!

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Guest Olivia Griffith: @og_oliviagriffin
Host Bessie D. Smith: @bess_tha_mess
B-Real: @brealpodcast
Nov 22, 201857:24
#TidbitTuesday: Booked and Blessed...or NAH?

#TidbitTuesday: Booked and Blessed...or NAH?

For our first Tidbit Tuesday, we are breaking down the art of NOT being #bookedandblessed. Oh, you thought not having a contract meant putting a hold on your career? Have you already started curling yourself into Hibernation Mode? NAH Y'ALL. There is ALWAYS more hustlin' to be had! Listen and learn!
Nov 20, 201813:33
Pilot: How To Use This Podcast

Pilot: How To Use This Podcast

Welcome to B-Real! Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the hustle of today's professional performance artists. But FIRST, we've got a couple things you need to know. Some ground rules, some vocab, ya know, just simple logistics. Give this pilot a listen, then tune in on Thursday when we release our first Artist Interview!
Nov 13, 201800:21