Season 3 Episodes — Hey Gurl! Podcast With Bill Janisse

Jared Becker

40 Minutes / October 7, 2022

Today I am joined by the fabulously talented Jared Becker. Jared is a GURL of many talents. He is an award winning Actor, Writer, Producer and Composer. Starring in the upcoming feature film "Reveille" as well as "Never Strangers". You've seen him in many short films as well as frequently walking the red carpet in Hollywood.

Listen along as we discuss his journey, his time in the Air Force, acting and producing and some fun sneak peaks into some upcoming projects. I loved recording this episode and had a lot of fun, thank you Jared for joining the Hey Gurl family !

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Instagram: @jaredbecker93
Facebook: @officialjaredbecker
Tik Tok: @jaredbecker93
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The Investment GURL

For over 30 years, Kathryn Swain has been advising hedge funds, family offices, CEOs, professional sports franchise owners, as well as royal and presidential families, in her roles as professional trader, portfolio manager and Investment Advisor Representative (IAR). At age 21, Kathryn began her career at Merrill Lynch in Baltimore while working full-time and finishing her undergraduate degree by night. At 25, she moved to San Francisco, taking on the role of lead trader of a two-billion-dollar equity and option trading desk for Charles Schwab & Company. After stints in management, operations, and finally as a featured professional speaker, Kathryn became head of marketing at her first RIA, Osborne Partners Capital Management. After transitioning, she became frustrated in her search for a Wall Street firm that would not only treat her with respect and dignity as a trans woman but would also share her same passion for socially responsible investing and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. She resolved to create that firm herself and LGBTQi was born. Loved recording this episode with you Kathryn, welcome to the Hey Gurl family and thank you for sharing your talents and time with us today.

Follow Kathryn:
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Kathryn Instagram: @kathrynswain
Kathryn & Company: @power98.5radio
LGBTQinvest: @lgbtqinvest

October 2, 2022 / 58 minutes

The ICONIC GURL

Kristine W is pushing dance floors forward this Fall with her new single, “Can’t Look Back”, the first release from her upcoming album. Produced by James Hurr, one of the masters of UK House, the song is a lush, soulful club groove, made even more powerful with its message of rising up and appreciating the day. It was inspired by the passing of Kristine’s mother. “Though she faced unbearable loss during her lifetime, my mother was a perpetual optimist,” Kristine explains. “She never wallowed in pain from the past. She chose to forge ahead, holding tightly to hope, faithful in her belief that tomorrow would be a brighter day.” Kristine W’s “Can’t Look Back” is being distributed globally through The Orchard and is available NOW.

Kristine W wrote “Can’t Look Back” with Mark Matson and Tony Moran, but is convinced that her mother helped in its creation, too. “Mom’s spirit is so much a part of the lyrics of this single. I really feel like she was holding the pen on this one.”

She says the element that sets “Can’t Look Back” apart from other tracks playing in clubs right now is that it is a real song with two verses, a chorus, a bridge and a B section. “You don’t hear many bridges in songs these days. It gives the feeling that the song is carrying listeners on a healing journey.”

Along with the James Hurr original, the “Can’t Look Back” remix package includes an impressive list of some of today’s top global producers. Beyond Chicago provides fresh radio edits and JSquad brings a progressive NYC house vibe to the song. The Orchard is also releasing three lyric videos to support the “Can’t Look Back” release. The first, featuring the James Hurr original, is available now. Lyric videos for the Beyond Chicago and JSquad mixes of “Can’t Look Back” will release in the next few weeks.

Kristine W is a true dance music ICON. After headlining her own show at the Las Vegas Hilton, winning several 'Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year' awards and being officially sanctioned as the entertainer who performed more live shows at the Las Vegas Hilton than any other performer in its history, including Elvis. The award led to June 28th being officially sanctioned Kristine W Day in the state of Nevada.

She began recording pop, R&B and dance tracks in the nineties. “Feel What You Want” was her first single to reach #1 on Billboard in 1994. Since then, Kristine W has had a steady flow of chart toppers. “Stars,” from her 2019 album, Issues Episode 1: Love and Lies was her 17th Billboard #1. She now ties Mariah Carey for the sixth-most No. 1s since the chart’s August 28, 1976, inception.
I had so much fun recording this episode with you GURL!!! Welcome to the Hey Gurl family KW!!!!

Kristine W. FB: @kristinew
Kristine W Instagram: @kristinewmusic
Kristine W New Music: Tap Here
Stay up to date on all things KW at her website: https://www.kristinew.com

49 Minutes / September 23, 2022

Yasss GURL

So excited to be with the fabulous Ashlee Keating today. As a Billboard-chartingmusic sensation, Ashlee is a true multifaceted talent. Her music is a perfect mix of upbeat and inspirational, with lyrical themes of loving yourself and living your best life. Between her colorful style and dance-worthy music catalog, Ashlee has also become highly regarded within the LGBTQ+ community as an ally and activist. She strives to spread messages of love, positivity, and confidence through all of her work. Making major strides in the music industry, Ashlee’s recent single “YASSS” garnered over 1-Million streams on Spotify while her singles “Hurt Me So Good” and “Bad Mistake” spent weeks on the Top 20 Billboard Dance/Club Chart.

Ashlee Keating is ready to take the pop music scene by storm with her new single “SAUCY” and forthcoming EP. The hot new single has quickly become an anthem for both female-empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community. The track was created by the top-tier team of producers Tommy Brown (who works closely with Ariana Grande), YNG Josh and Nick Cooper. While the vibrant “Saucy” music video racked up over 100K views in the first week since its release, directed by Combina Key and choreographed by Shirlene Quigley.

I absolutely loved recording this episode with Ashlee, we laughed and Kiki'd nonstop, you're going to love this one.

35 Minutes / September 9, 2022

The GURLS of Triple Charm

These real-life sisters are taking Gen Z by storm and they are not slowing down anytime soon. With over 4M social media followers combined and their newest summer hit single Summer Again, Triple Charm is excited to release new music with the world. Now, they will be premiering their newest highly anticipated bilingual single "Don’t Need a Reason” on Sept. 16th, 2022 during Hispanic Heritage Month! The song encapsulates the power and celebration of dance - an essential part of the Hispanic culture. The vibrant song inspires to lift you up and raise your spirits, bringing people together. Such a fun episode to record, thank you gurls for joining the Hey Gurl family !!!

Instagram | 1M Followers

TikTok | 76.8k Followers | 2M Likes

YouTube I 1.14M Subscribers

25 Minutes/ September 2, 2022

The Brainy GURL

Today I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Chris Lee, the founder and CEO of Elemental Shift Consulting, a neuroscience based consulting company educating on brain based creativity, motivation, productivity and research based strategy for a healthier mindset.

Dr. Chris has consulted with 8 figure stock brokers on Wall Street to technology companies in California on using custom biometric and neurofeedback data to build more resilient companies from the inside out. He has proudly served over 1,500 individuals and is currently working to get his neuroscience backed mindfulness technique into the United States prison systems.

Dr. Chris uses the latest research and personal case studies to personalize specific brain training strategies based on each individual's needs so they can become anti-fragile to external changes and activate more neurologically sound problem solving abilities and will.

Listen along as we discuss all things health and wellness including how to manage and treat depression, anxiety and burn out, with a few laughs as well lol. Thank you Dr. Chris for taking the time to chat with me.

Connect with Dr. Chris:
Instagram : @drchrislee
Tik Tok: @drchrislee
Wired for Worthy Community: Here
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/drchrislee

110 Minutes/ August 26, 2022

The Indie GURL

Today I am joined by a fabulous friend and talent, indie filmmaker Maxime Lecocq. Max has just finished writing, directing and producing his first short film "Hunter" which is creating a lot of cinema buzz at all the film festivals this year. We discuss his creative process and the film as well as our mutual love for wine lol. Thank you Max for joining me and welcome to the Hey Gurl family!!!

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Max Instagram: @maxime_lecocq_
Max FB: https://www.facebook.com/maxime.lecocq.509

50 Minutes / August 12, 2022

Prom GURLS

Today I am joined by not just 1 but 2 amazing and brilliant artists! Emily Borromeo and Bud Weber are 2 of the fabulous stars of the National Tour of Broadway's "The Prom". I had so much fun chatting with these two GURLS and you won't be disappointed. Listen along as we talk all things Broadway, tour life and The Prom Musical, with a few laughs along the way.

Follow Emily:
Instagram: @emilyborromeo
Website: https://www.emilyborromeo.com

Follow Bud:
Instagram: @budwebs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bud.weber.9

37 Minutes/ August 5, 2022

Two Brothers GURL

Today I am joined by writer, producer, director and actor Andrew Meikle. Andrew is the creator of "Two Brothers" the series which is available on Prime Video, OUTtv and Fearless. He also has a fabulous new feature film out now on Prime Video, Lionsgate's "My fake boyfriend" . Listen along as we discuss his career and creation of Two Brothers. This was such a fun episode to record, thank you Andrew for joining me. Check out his show and movies, you won't be disappointed

41 Minutes/ July 29, 2022

The Detroit GURL

Today I am joined by a dear friend and brilliant artist - Barbara Selinger is a choreographer, performer and educator. She is Artistic Director of DDCdances, a company she co-founded in 1980. She has choreographed and performed since 1973, creating more than 100 major works for DDCdances and other companies. Barbara is the only Michigan dance artist awarded six Creative Artist Grants from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs to create, perform and produce her work. Barbara’s choreography, celebrated for its humanity and ability to stimulate the senses through visually striking images, has been presented throughout Michigan and in Detroit, Chicago, New York City and Toronto. Barbara has more than 30 years experience in higher education where she mentors students pursuing a career in the arts.
Listen along as we talk about the success and longevity of DDC, her creative process when working with dancers, upcoming projects and we even reminisce a bit about my time with the company 13 years ago :). Such a fun episode !
Connect with Barbara and DDC Dances:
Website : http://www.ddcdances.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddcdances/
Instagram: @ddcdances
YouTube: Here

45 Minutes/ July 15, 2022