The R and B Bistro UP Close and Personal

Venus welcomes the phenomenal and extremely talented Jazz Flutist, Ragan Whiteside to The R & B Bistro UCP.  Get to know this beautiful artist and her journey to chart topping songs, award nominations and much more.

It's a great conversation filled with the Edutainment the show is noted for.

 Truely an enjoyable listen.

Venus welcomes the phenomenal and extremely talented Jazz Flutist, Ragan Whiteside to The R & B Bistro UCP.  Get to know this beautiful artist and her journey to chart topping songs, award nominations and much more.

  It's a great conversation filled with the Edutainment the show is noted for.

 Truely an enjoyable listen.

It's the first quarter of 2024 and Venus chats with The Bistro's financial guru, Sylvester Knox of The Knox Group Wealth Management, to get you prepared for the upcoming tax season. He also sheds some light on what you should do if you are looking to retire at age 65. And as always, Mr. Knox gives you tips on where you should be investing your dollars.

This episode is sponsored by "The Knox Group Wealth Management"

In this episode Venus sits down with a panel of distinguished men from different walks of life and backgrounds, to discuss Love and Relationships and review the Book - “Shades of Love … “The Journey of Emotions”. 

This is a great conversation and a lot of insight into the minds of Men!

Panel guest include:

Curtis Rembert- Voice Actor/ Real Estate Agent

Peter Breyer - Author/ Business Owner, Former Deputy Director of the Urban Health Institute.

Corey Fowler - Real Estate Agent / Investor,  Former Electrical Engineer

Shades of Love … The Journey of Emotions by Venus Crute’ is available on Amazon

In this episode Venus chats with Radio family and Philly royalty. None other than the dynamic Neicy Tribbett. Motivational speaker, Entrepreneur, CEO, Host of " Favor in the morning"- (Philly’s 100.7FM) and mother of multi-grammy winner Tye Trtibbett.  Find out why Broadcasting is her greatest passion and more.

Venus gets up close and personal and into the mind of the dynamic, strategic and innovative marketing guru Donyshia Boston -Hill. President and CEO of Keeper of the Brand Marketing and Digital Agency. Donyshia is leading the way and making historic deals in the markenting world. In this episode she talks about her beginnings and what it takes to be successful.

Venus gets up close and personal with award winning actress, singer, writer and producer. Ms. Chantal Maurice. Her latest credits include Angela on Wicked City, Destiny on Thema and, Rashida Flowers on GREYS ANATOMY to name a few. If you are not familiar with this star who continues to rise... meet her today!

Check out all of her credits on FB, Instragram, twitter and ChantalMaurice.com

The R & B Bistro Up Close and Personal Cable TV shows airs on the Central New Jersey Network at 9p on Friday nights and Sundays at 2:30 p

This episode features a conversation with Brad Butler II, the CEO of Brad Butler II & Associates LLC.  He is an exhilarating, young man, who is an author, an athlete, an educational consultant, entrepreneur, a husband, father, and a dynamic and power award winning Motivational speaker.  Brad talks about his journey from special Ed student to award winning youth motivational speaker. 

In this episode Venus introduces a new segment to the R & B Bistro Up Close & Personal information repertoire called the Bistro Financial Spotlight. This is the 1st episode of the financial spotlight segment, which will be featured quarterly. The Bistro resident financial guru Sylvester Knox, President and CEO of The Knox Group Wealth Management will provide financial advice and take questions each quarter.

On this Christmas edition/ last show of the year Venus sits down with Meteorologist and motivational speaker Monique Robinson. Monique is one of the top 40 under 40 most influential African Americans in the Triad, a TED X Speaker and the Universities of Maryland’s class of top 30 under 30 Alumni. Monique shares information about her career and so much more!

Venus gets up close and personal with Actor, Producer, Director, Songwriter, Vocalist, James Blake Carrington from "Orange is the New Black" and "For Life. to discuss his new musical project" Never Give Up", his other Film and TV projects and more.

In this episode of The R & B Bistro UCP, Venus chats with the author of " Deceit" , Dr Carol Lynn Patterson.

Get your mind ready because you are going to have a lot of thoughts to express after you hear these ladies chat it up about the lies, the first lady experiences, degrading issues and the abuse covered in Deceit.

As usual, even though the subjects depicted in the work of fiction are serious, the interview is still informative, inspirating, motivating and full of fun and Edutainment. You will want to read this book.

In this episode of The R & B Bistro Up Close & Personal, Venus chats with the incomparable Antonio Mclendon, about all his latest projects. Including the new song, I’m in Love” with the band, Output/ Input. Enjoy getting up close and personal with this extradentary singer and find out why he is a self-proclaimed “Life Spirational artist”.

Venus sits down with the phenomenal Rev, Dr Stefanie Minatee creator and director of the dynamic Jubilation choir, which started at the New Jersey Performance Arts Center.  The conversation covers, her music, her latest project and the massive stroke that almost took her life and much more.

This episode continues the 5-year anniversary of the show and welcomes Sylvester Knox, CEO and President of The Knox Group Wealth Management back to the Bistro.  Sylvester gives tips to walk out of 2021 and into 2022 with a better plan for your finances.  He provides advice on year end common income planning mistakes, IRAs, tax diversification and more.

This is and information packed show.

In this episode, Venus introduces a new segment to the R&B Bistro Up Close & Personal called "Stop the Music". This show stops the music to talk about and shed a light on depression. Depression is a mental illness and should not be ignored. Life is filled with many ups and downs that can cause depression. In this show, Venus talks about some of the causes and her own experiences. The show is filled with information, inspiration, motivation, packed with Edutainment and some humor too!

 If you have been missing Real R & B ,Ashford & Simpson style, you will love this episode.  Venus chats with the ultimate performers, Mr. & Mrs. aka Chandlar and Karen J.  They make wonderful music together and separate all while running  an entertainment company for events all over the world

They share their experiences of working with Capital records, Warner Brothers, Arista and more ,giving tips for a successful music career. This  episode is packed with information.

In this episode we talk to the Young   Entrepreneur, CEO and creator of Purely Perfect Hair Care Products.    In her journey to find products to  manage her own  natural hair, Lauryn  created products that help with  growth and  healthy hair care management.  Her story will remind you of the great Madam CJ Walker.

Venus gets up close and personal with celebrity DJ to the stars, Entertainment Guru, the multi- talented ,DJ Pleasure aka Andre Rock.

A native of Trinidad who has over 20 years in business.  He has travelled the world and his list of clients  includes the who's who in business and entertainment.   DJ Pleasure  takes Entertainment to an ultimate untouchable level!

 “Fasten your seat belts”, Pleasure is in the building. giving you his keys to be successful in business and more!

This episode, Venus chats with  the CEO of NetStruc PR, Sharon Devonish Leid. She is a Celebrity Publicist with over 20 years of experience working in public and community relations field. She’s the founder of Ladies of 3rd Thursday, a business networking group, the 2018 recipient of the Brooklyn Power women award, a speaker, an author, a wife, and a  mother.  Sharon gives her tips on  working in the  Public relations industry, insight  into  her career, the up's the downs and a whole lot more.

 In this episode we present our "Stop the Music " segment to shine a light on an important health issue, Dementia/ Alzheimer. This disease affects 5.8 million individuals and 16 million unpaid caregivers…

that ‘s One of you, that’s Me and our guest here today.

We are talk to Robyn Kohn the Director of Programs & Services for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater NJ region, Constance Roberson a Certified Senior Advisor / Certified Dementia Practitioner. She is also caregiver to one of her loved ones, and Rob Brai, who is on the Board Directors for the Alzheimer's association and he is caregiver to his Mother.

This show is filled with important information about this disease. It’s a show you must hear!

Valena Bratton is the beautiful wife and partner of Elder David; talented in her own right together they founded “God’s Blue Print for Life Ministry”. They are an example of what a loving couple joined by God should look like! This episode of The R&B Bistro gives you an inside look at Marriage and Ministry.

  This episode features a candid conversation with the phenomenally talented musician,  the Dove  award winning composer who penned the worship song the world is singing...” Every Praise”  .  Hear how this song  heard all around  the world, made famous  by Bishop Hezekiah Walker, was written. This composer also wrote " Who’s On The Lord Side"and many other Famous Gospel songs.  Elder J David Bratton talks to Venus about creating this award winning song, being a minister ,a Father and more...

Hip Hop meets R & B in this episode of  the R & B Bistro Up Close and Personal. Venus chats with the host of Video Music Box, Ralph McDaniels.

Ralph shares the story of the success of the long running show, Video Music Box  and how it got started and more. 

Venus sets the mood with the smooth baritone voice, New York radio personality, Lenny Green. Brooklyn born Lenny, heard locally on 107.5 WBLS’ “Quiet Storm” and known as the “Love Man”, shares on “The R& B Bistro Up Close & Personal with Venus” about his experiences as a nationally syndicated radio personality, actor, entrepreneur and a relationship expert, as well as the celebrities he has interviewed. Pull up a seat in the Bistro and get caught up in the “storm” of the engaging conversation these two radio professionals have to share.