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 t…

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 c…

On this episode, we chat with the KWEEN of connections, Tori Rogers. This episode goes out to all you creative thinkers who are looking to start something BIG, but aren't sure which small step to take on first. Tori and I talk about planning events for a budding new global community (one that I am #blessed to be a part of). Thank you for listening,…

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! Follow us on Instagram: @brealpodcast @bess_tha_mess @…

Our first full-length episode of the season! We chat with Jamila O'Gilvie-Craig about dropping "everything" to pursue your passion, and using Creative Visualization to stimulate your manifestations. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @brealpodcast @bess_tha_mess @butterfly_tribe #brealpodcast…

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 chocol…

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 …

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! Follow us on Instagram: B-Real: @brealpodcast Bessie D. Smith: @bess_tha_mess

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 t…

On this Tidbit Tuesday, I am taking my own advice about turning a lesson into a blessin' into a goal. Hear the story of how I recently got "checked" (for good reason) and how I worked through the emotional baggage that got me into the whole mess. If you have any related experiences, share your story with us on Instagram or by emailing bess.breal@gm…

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 …

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 thou…

Happy Falcon Friday! I simply had to release this episode a day later because it was only appropriate for my guest, fellow falcon Tader Shipley! I met Tader while we were both students at Bowling Green State University, and it has been a true privilege being able to observe her hustle these past few years. She's smart, she talented, and she's got c…

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!Follow B-Real on…

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…

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!