Six Weeks To Fitness

In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by Actor, Producer Jasper Cole (famously known as Hollywood’s Bad Guy).  Jasper is no stranger to my podcast, having been a guest back in 2014.  Since that time, Jasper has been extremely busy.  He was awarded “Best Screen Villain” by the International Nollywood Film Festival in 2019. He is a veteran character actor who now has over 112 TV and film credits under his belt, some of which include: The Purge: Anarchy; Training Day; ABC-TV series The Rookie; Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Friday the 13th Part VIII and that blockbuster film from back in the day, MacGruber.  Jasper is also the host of the nationally syndicated Radio/TV show....One On One With Jasper.

During the interview, Jasper will provide us with an update on his latest TV and Film projects.  He will also discuss his healthy lifestyle and how he has been able to maintain his very lean, muscular physique through the years as a very successful actor in Hollywood.

Jasper will also provide some keen insights into the acting world and how it has changed through the years.  Although Jasper is a strong believer in taking care of his physical health, he is also an advocate for the importance of taking care of your mental health as well, especially if you are thinking about getting into the acting field, where you have to get use to rejection. 

In addition to acting, producing and writing, Jasper is also the owner of  Newman-Thomas Management, a management and public relations company.  This interview is filled with wisdom and advice for anyone looking to succeed in the world of acting or in the game of life and it all starts with your health. 

Direct download: Episode_135_-_Jasper_Cole_returns.mp3
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In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by DominiQue Williams (famously known as G.I. Jane).  DominiQue is an army veteran, courageous cancer survivor and business woman. DominiQue is forging a major imprint in the industry of entertainment.

In 2018, DominiQue was discovered by the legendary movie producer Will Packer, which led to her starring in the 2019 summer hit film "Shaft”, opposite Samuel L. Jackson.

During the interview Dominique will take us on a journey from her home town of Cincinnati, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia, where she got her big break in the film industry while working as a bartender.  When the opportunity came to audition for the role in Shaft, DominiQue came down with pneumonia and was told to stay in bed for another two weeks.  Instead of heeding her doctor’s advice, DominiQue took the leap of faith, got out of bed and created an audition tape, and got the part.

 DominiQue will also share how being diagnosed with cancer at such an early age impacted her life and set her on the path towards helping others.  DominiQue believes if she can beat cancer, there is nothing she can’t do or accomplish in life.  This experience has increased her faith and God and given her even more determination to live life to the fullest.  She exercises regularly, drinks plenty of water and watches what she eats. This was another very inspirational interview.

 

Direct download: Episode_134_-_DominiQue_Williams.mp3
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In this episode of my six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by mompreneur  Loena B. Rodgers, creator and owner of the Egg-cellent Breakfast company.  Loena combined her culinary and marketing expertise with a deep commitment to making meals more meaningful for children everywhere.  No stranger to the kitchen, Loena learned cooking at an early age from her great-aunt, and grew her passion for preparing quality and nutritious foods through hands-on, professional kitchen experiences with Tender Greens, Chipotle, and the Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel.  Today she balances business duties with her responsibilities as a mom to two boys who both attend private schools.  Loena knows all too well the great difficulty parents face in getting delicious and healthy breakfast meals to their kids.  She has a heart for helping people learn about food and be mindful about what we put in our bodies and our children’s bodies.  This dedication led her to help moms create breakfast meals that keep their kids focused and energized at school. Loena also has a 30 Day Breakfast calendar that you can download for free on her website at https://eggcellentcompany.com/

Direct download: Episode_133_-_Loena_Rodgers.mp3
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In this very inspiring episode of our Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by Racquel Bailey, a wife, mother of two and an actress. Since she was a little girl, Racquel knew her calling was to be on the big screen. Having a love for the arts, her mother quickly put her in dance and acting classes so that she could hone in the talents that God had given her.

In 2019, Racquel took the leap of faith with the urgings from her husband and purchased two billboards near Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, with the hopes that the award-winning director would cast her in one of his upcoming TV series…which he DID! 

The New Jersey-based actress was inspired by a scene in the 1999 Halle Berry film, “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.” In the movie, a casting director said Dandridge was irrelevant if he didn’t walk outside and see billboards of the actress around town. Later in the movie, he walked outside to see billboards of Dandridge plastered near his home.

This is the second time Racquel purchased billboards to grab Perry’s attention and during the interview, Racquel will share this career altering experience.  Racquel will also discuss the importance of family and how their belief and support helped her to take the leap of faith and “bet on herself” to land a role in Tyler Perry’s upcoming TV series, “Sistas”.  Racquel is quick to share that although the billboards may have gotten Tyler Perry’s attention, she still had to do the work and audition a few times prior to landing that role.  Racquel believes that you should “believe in yourself and in your ability and not second guess it, and whatever wakes you up in the morning, whatever that dream is, you should go for it.”

Direct download: Episode_132_Racquel_Bailey.mp3
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In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by Dr. Candice Jones, a board-certified physician practicing as a general pediatrician in the Pine Hills Community of Orlando, FL. She earned her Medical Doctorate at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She is also a Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of its’ Council on Communications and Media.  During the interview, Dr. Candice will discuss the various causes of the childhood obesity epidemic plaguing our youth and the steps that parents can take to address this growing problem.  Dr. Candice is committed to the health and well-being of underserved children and adolescents in areas that are affected the greatest by health inequalities.

If you are interested in raising healthy kids, and I believe you are, even with a limited budget, Dr. Candice has the answer.  This is one of the most informative interviews I’ve had to date on childhood obesity.  If you have an overweight child and don’t know what to do to get your child away from the video games, off the couch and into a healthy lifestyle, just tune into this very informative episode and you will be sure to come away with a plan of action.

You can find out more about Dr. Candice by visiting her website at www.drcandicemd.com and listening to her podcast called “KIDing Around with Dr. Candice.”

Direct download: Episode_131_Dr._Candace_Jones.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:32pm EDT

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