JD’s compiled a mini “Best Of” with our guests Celeste Pechou of Showtime’s “Work in Progress” and Franco Stevens of “Curve” Magazine, the leading lesbian publication, digital and media service for our LGBTQIA community. To view this on our YouTube Channel, search “The Rainbow Remix Podcast” on YouTube dot com and catch up on all our shows!
JD and Denise welcome out and proud actor, singer, producer Haviland Stillwell to the show for a fun talk about everything from politics (GO VOTE!) and her involvement in the BlueIn2022 video that's circulating now, to films (Magic Mike XXL Selma, Baywatch), to TV (UnReal, Single Ladies, CSI:NY) to Broadway (Fiddle On The Roof, LesMiserable) to auditions and the strange new way things are done, to her latest projects ("Bad Habits", "Under The Influencer") and how you can help those projects win some money to finalise, plus we talk about some of her past work- including Barbie: Life In The DreamHouse and voice over work! WHAT A TALENT! You can watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.
Denise and JD bring back Julie Schurr for an update on her new ideas- first up, she's got her website and new name for her success strategist coaching business AND she's got a new side venture which is a web based community project to bring upbeat, positivity to whoever may need it with UpLift. Look on Facebook as well as check the websites that we discuss in this episode. We also talk about how the phrase: "doing the work" can be off-putting so Julie breaks it down on how it doesn't have to be. To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
JD and Denise welcome the lady rockers of the South Florida band "Signal 2" -which is made up from Kelly Rogan, Ruby Cadillac, Melissa Fuller and Hillary Rodriguez. They share how they each got started, how they manage their crazy schedules living in different parts of South Florida and even Costa Rica - and how they decided to form a drama-free group that plays so many different types of music, you can't pin a label on them. To watch the Zoom chat on our YouTube channel, click this link.
Denise and JD welcome actress and artist Celeste Pechous of the Showtime's series "Work In Progress" to the Mix. We discuss the impact of the show's storylines, the trans awareness it raised, and how the show came about from a web series idea by creator Abby McElheney. To view the Zoom chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
As promised, we have LGBTQ Success Strategist Julie Schurr back with us on the show as we discuss some of the things that hold us back from achieving our goals or getting ourselves on track. Sometimes, it really is as simple as having someone on your side, cheering you on or holding you accountable. Julie also talks about the difference between a life coach and what she's doing, her training, accreditation and pledge. To view the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
Denise and JD welcome Laura Leigh and Lauren Reese from TLC's hit reality show: S'Mothered. They share what it's like being on a camera all the time, how it came about, the ups and downs of social media, and being part of the LGBTQ community in New Orleans. They also share an adorable surprise that's worth clicking this link to see on our YouTube Channel. (hint: tiny.. cute..up past her bedtime, probably)
Denise and JD welcome their old friend Julie Schurr, who lives near Madrid, Spain now and she's a legit "Success Strategist" helping clients mainly the L's in the LGBTQIA community. Julie has spent the last year or so qualifying and working on launching her new business "Equis" and does her work all telephonically, helping YOU achieve your goals, make your positive changes, restructure your outlook and focus, helping you unlock the success you deserve. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
JD and Denise have a chat with Manchester based author Mike Lawson about his new book "Biscuits With Blanche", a funny, snarky, satirical book chock full of heartfelt moments. Mike explains the origin of Blanche and how the book idea was spawned from a fun Facebook page where a bit of roasting the political bone heads running the country, began growing over the lock down period and so with all that time during the pandemic, why not write a book? To watch our Zoom chat with Mike, click this link.
JD and Denise welcome back Dr. Lynda Spann of The Lesbian Couples Institute in Colorado. The ladies discuss the sweltering heat in both the U.S. and the U.K. Denise explains to Dr. Spann how irritable the heat is making her and worries about it effecting her relationship. Dr. Spann gives her some sage advise, as well as discussing how to get back to the fun, sexy stuff when relationships start to veer into the friend zone. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
Denise and JD catch up with Nic Austin, our Queer Talk go-to guy! We chat about TV shows, series, new stuff, news and upcoming things. As usual, we have some laughs, in the midst of JD's air conditioning problems. To view the Zoom chat on our YouTube channel, click this link.
JD and Denise welcome back Tyler, our Memphis mixologist, who is just back from a tour of bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. He's got a cocktail with a bourbon base, infused with pipe tobacco, kissed with a special pistachio simple syrup, regular and red vermouths - the whole thing makes you want to sit in a nail headed leather chair by the fire and make offers that no one can refuse. To view the show on our Youtube channel, click this link.
