Interview With Dana Chanel

Friday night I had the opportunity to interview the lovely, Dana Chanel. I honestly enjoyed every moment speaking with Dana. She was extremely nice. The definition of a genuine spirit. Check out the interview below!

 

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Charisma:

 

At what point of your life did you realize you wanted to be closer to Jesus?

 

Dana:

 

It was solitude! I was removed from a past situation and it required a lot of isolation. I started reading the bible more. I was at a point where I was feeling depressed. I didn't grow up in a church. I didn't learn about Jesus until I was eighteen years old.

 

Charisma:

 

What inspired you to launch, "Sprinkle of Jesus"?

 

Dana:

 

My mindset and heart began to change. During that season of my life, I was working at a strip club. I always wanted people to know you can still have fun and be cool all while having a relationship with GOD. GOD wants to protect us from the things of the world. Mainly, I wanted "Sprinkle of Jesus" to be everything I never had but needed.

 

Charisma:

 

What advice do you have for the unsaved?

 

Dana:

 

I can't force anything! No church, pastor, mother, father or etc. can make you want it. You have to seek a relationship with GOD for yourself.

 

Charisma:

 

How does it make you feel to know your social media account pulls individuals closer to GOD?

 

Dana:

 

Honestly, it's extremely humbling! What I actually love most about the "Sprinkle of Jesus" application is the testimony and prayer request tab. I actually read the prayers.

 

Charisma:

 

What's in store next for Dana Chanel?

 

Dana:

 

I'm excited to share we're going to be putting together short films for "Sprinkle of Jesus". Each episode will run for at least thirty minutes. Also, we're always helping small businesses and recycling the Christian dollar throughout the Christian community.



You Can't Share Every Detail!

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN'T SHARE EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE!

Yes, we're all human and sometimes it's hard for us to hold certain things in. Well, one thing I've learned along the way is that you can't share every detail with everyone. Sometimes we get so excited when we make certain moves ex. Career, Education, Relationship, Goals and etc and we just want to share with everyone what we have planned or lined up. 

I hate to say it but.......

"EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY HAVE GREAT INTENTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO OTHERS, SADLY EVERYONE DOESN'T FEEL THE SAME AS YOU!"

- Charisma Miller

Sucks right? Yeah, I know.

Everyone won't be able to handle your success or the great things coming your way. Unfortunately, sometimes while you're PRAYING they're PREYING against you! Luckily, you're better than that! Don't allow others to bring you down with their opinions of your accomplishments ESPECIALLY when they didn't help you accomplish anything. The quote, "People want to see you do good, just not better than them" is definitely true. 

Never get caught up in that type of behavior. You're supposed to want to see others succeed. Down talking on someone's blessings or preying on their downfall will not make you succeed any faster. If anything, it's going to slow you down in the end. 

It's nothing wrong with congratulating others and wanting to see others come out on top. You don't always have to be the center of attention with the number one spot. Give credit when it's due. Let people know their hard work is paying off. Supporting others will not make you look weak!

Learning How To Be More Selective and Responsible with WORDS, THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS!

As humans we must learn how to be more selective yet responsible with our words, thoughts and emotions. 

Energy is everything and what we put out into the universe plays a huge part on how things balance out and works in our favor.

You're probably thinking "Why are words, thoughts and emotions so important?" 

Well, let me break it down for you. 

Wether you believe it or not words, thoughts and emotions affect us more than we realize. 

Example:

Sometimes we're so use to being around certain people or even specific person and we begin to say things like "I miss him/her, I just want to be with or see this person and etc." However, in all actuality that's not the truth at all because if you really wanted to be involved with that person you would still be there, right? You wouldn't have left no matter how tough the situation appeared to be, right? My point exactly. That is a perfect example of providing the universe with false information.

We have to learn how to take control of our own emotions. We can't allow your emotions to control us! It's a mental process. Thinking about something or someone for too long will make you a prisoner of your own unwanted thoughts. 

Here's a better example. 

We've all been guilty of saying we hate our jobs. But have we ever really took the time out to think about what would happen if we lost them? What if they told us they no longer needed us? The universe hears all things spoken from our lips and tries it's best to accommodate us.

Once those specific words, thoughts or emotions surface the universe/atmosphere they can't be taken back. You can apologize or even be forgiven for what has once left your tongue but it's on it's way to come to pass. 

Taking responsibility for your own words, thoughts and emotions requires discipline but it can be done. 

YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO DO THIS!!!! 

Interview with POWER star Lucy Walters!



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Friday I got a chance to chat with the beautiful, Lucy Walters. Lucy is known for her sassy role as Holly Weaver on the Starz original series POWER. Lucy was extremely kind and very humble. It was a pleasure working with her. Check out the interview below! 

Charisma: Who is your favorite actress? 

Lucy: Laura Linney and Diane Keaton were sort of some of the early influences when I was first figuring out what I really wanted to do. I felt like they were both smart and interesting women. They were not like traditional beauties. I felt like they were more like regular people that I could relate to who were making interesting choices with their career. 

Charisma: When did you realize you had a passion for acting?

Lucy: Well, I started off as a performer. I've played the violin for the most of my life. I grew up in Houston and I used to sing whenever there were children's parts for the Houston Grand Opera. I think I got a taste for the thrill of performing and I really kind of thought it was like a hobby for a long time. Acting was just fun! I didn't know it was viable to make a career out of this. It took a long time for me to figure out that you can make a living out of this. 

Charisma: What inspired you to audition for the role of Holly Weaver?

Lucy: I was just a big fan of our show runner Courtney. She's a really fascinating, smart and interesting woman and you don't see many women show runners especially, women of color. I just thought she was a bad ass! I wish there were more of her in this world because she's really special! I knew the other writers in the writers room and I just believed in that team. I didn't think there was any chance that I would actually be considered for it because it's not the normal role that I typically get casted for and I'm so grateful that I was. I often play the good girl and I can tell you Charisma, that it is so fun to play the bad girl. (Laughs) Kind of liberating you know.

Charisma: What was your favorite episode of Power? 

Lucy: Oh, wow. Here's the best thing about Power, every episode I watch I'm like "uhhhhh" (laughs) and every time we read the script I felt like, "That's incredible, it couldn't get any better" and then next episode I'm like "Even better". You watched this last one. You know. It was so good but too much because I love me some Sinqua and I was just really upset. Episodes five and six were really gifts to me because Holly has so much more to do this season. We got to see it was some depth to her. Holly kind of keeps it all zipped up with a really tough girl image. We got to see her vulnerability. There's some real complicated emotions and she's never allowed herself to feel love.

Charisma: I don't even think I have a favorite episode of Power. (Laughs)

Lucy: Yeah, I know. Each week gets better. I have no idea how you could make a third season. It got so good Charisma!

Charisma: It got to the point where I couldn't wait until Saturday. I had to start watching it on, on demand at midnight.

Lucy: Staying up on Friday night. (Laughs) that makes me so happy!

Charisma: What advice do you have for young girls trying to accomplish their dreams? 

Lucy: I have two words. Grit and authenticity! Just work really hard. In a lot of ways I feel like I am not a shoe in this industry. I don't know anyone, I was not a supermodel, my parents weren't famous. I think there is really something in not expecting anything! I was always willing to say yes to everything and outwork everyone in the room. I really believe in authenticity. I feel like when I learned to love all of the parts of me that in the past I've tried to cover up and pretend weren't there, those are the things that ultimately set you apart. Instead of down playing your flaws, embracing them has been empowering. Why cover it up? Embrace those flaws because that's what makes you interesting. At the end of the day that's all we have. It's always going to be someone younger, prettier or whatever but just knowing what makes you, you is what people respond to. 

Charisma: I love that answer! What can the world expect next from Lucy? 

Lucy: I always laugh because everyday they keep me on this show is like a gift because if they can let Shawn go they can kill off anyone. (Laughs) This summer I've been shooting a couple of independent features and I've been shooting a film in New York called "Here Alone". I have film I did a couple years ago which is just now being released in Walmart called "Lies I told my little sister". Holly is so fun but she's very different than what I've gotten to play in the past.

Charisma: Great! Now here's my last question Lucy. You have to spill it. Does the tv do Omari any justice? Is he more fine in person or on the big screen?

Lucy: Charisma, that is a perfectly, perfectly, perfectly formed human. I'm not even actually convinced that he is human. It's just like what do you even do with someone like that? He's of a different realm, like a marvel.

Charisma: (Laughs) 
Lucy: You need to get him on here! You should reach out to him he's such a down to earth good guy. You know his wife did PR for a long time so I know he would be happy to do it. 

Charisma: I know. I've reached out to his staff for the past year and half but I eventually gave up because I know he's super busy!
Lucy: I'm sure he is but I will say this, when I see him next and I'm not sure when that will be but I will mention it to him. 

Charisma: Please! That's like the perfect interview.
Lucy: You know Joe is very approachable too.

Charisma: Yes, I tried reaching out to him as well. I'm so obsessed with the show that I reached out to the whole cast. 

Lucy: Aww, well I will put in a good word for you. I just think they're all really swamped right now but I'm sure someone will reach out because, what you're doing is really special. It really is!

Charisma: Thank you! I just really hope this inspires other writers. A lot of people stop because they think you always have to have the right amount of funds and able to travel but as long as you have technology you can make a lot happen! It's not always about money you just have to have the time for it.

 Lucy: Yes, the willingness to do it! The grit, the hard work.

Charisma: Exactly! The hard work. 

Facetime photo with Lucy and Charisma.

Making Connections Via Social Media Blog!

Making Connections Via Social Media Blog:

Everyone uses social media for different reasons! Some people use social media to promote their business, share blogs, music and etc. I happen to use social media for my blog site. I started my blog back in 2010, after graduating from high school. I've always been extremely passionate about writing NOT BLOGGING! 

Blogging was new to me when I first started. It was fun, fresh and exciting! One day I decided to take it to the next level. I always wanted to interview celebrities, but I didn't know any. No worries, social media helped me out so much. I started posting my blog links on twitter and surprisingly my audience grew. I started to tag celebrities in links and they begun to retweet and favorite the links without me asking them to.

My first interview was with Pat the Roc, a professional street baller. He followed me on twitter and I asked him if he was interested in being interviewed for my blog. Surprisingly, he said yes! I know, you're probably thinking, "Why is she saying surprisingly?" Well, that's because at that time I was new to the blogging scene. I never interviewed anyone before. After interviewing Pat the Roc, I became even more hungry for interviews. I started reaching out to tons of celebrities and they we're actually responding, willing and excited to interview with me. Over the years, I've interviewed several names such as Gina Prince-Bythewood, Yandy Smith, Trey Burke, Claudia Jordan, Sundy Carter, Al Jarreau, Charles Bibbs, Rob Hill Sr. and a great deal of other amazing individuals.

So back to the topic of the blog. Don't allow people to make you feel bad for always being so engaged in social media. Social media is your friend, so utilize it. It was created to make connections and help you expand your platform. With all of the new social media sites and technology out right now there's no reason why your plans should not fall through. Push and promote. SEND OUT LINKS, TAG PEOPLE, POST VIDEOS and etc. Social media can help you in more ways then you know!

Thanks For Reading,

Charisma Miller

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