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Prelude to Positivity
by Tommy GeraciInterviews covering entertainment, TV, film, music, actors, and the things going on in our world today. Highlighting positive people doing good with their talents and influence. We're also asking what helps people stay positive, healthy, and content as well as how they keep their mental health in check and tips on confidence.
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Artist X.Ari on why mental health awareness is important, her new music, performances, and events. Sneak peek of her new single after the interview!
41m · PublishedDATE: May 13, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: X. Ari
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Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends.
X. Ari:
X. ARI is a LGBTQIA+ Alt-Pop singer, writer, and mental health advocate from Toronto. Her life motto is all about turning “Pain Into Power” through art and self-care. Having comorbid Dis-Orders is not her identity, but her superpower. X. ARI’s visceral lyrics transmit messages of hope as often as they ponder tragedy. Her sound comes to life in the middle. Her upcoming EP “Anja”, dedicated to her first ever girlfriend, is being released this June to celebrate their newfound love & Pride Month.
It is X. ARI’s mission to use creativity to empower and raise awareness by using her platform to encourage others to turn their Pain into Power by finding their conduit for healing. Her goal is to make a global impact as an artist, songwriter, advocate, and public speaker to spread her message, light, and self-care tips to help heal the world.
For the entire month of May, she’s hosting “Mental Health Month with X. ARI”. It is a FREE online festival with workshops & talks by healers, teachers, advocates, artists, and organizations such as National Alliance on Mental Illness (San Fernando Valley & Westside LA), Jack.org, Be There, Free Arts, VRY, and Pause+Expand. Throughout the month we will be featuring powerful stories, Yoga, Guided Meditations, Sound-Baths, Coping Skills with NAMI, Emotional Freedom Technique, Radical Acceptance, LGBTQIA+ x Mental Health, Sleep Hygiene, Crystal Healing, Cultural Diversity, Mindful Mantras, Intention Setting, and more!
X. Ari has a Pride Concert June 22nd to celebrate Pride & her "Anja" EP - at El Cid (in person!!) in LA with Ryan Cassata and more! show details/ticket link to come.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appMaria Stavrou - The Joyful Coach discusses mental health, staying grounded, and finding the positive
50m · PublishedDATE: May 10, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Maria Stavrou
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Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Maria Stavrou
"Maria Stavrou is The Joyful Coach committed to offering her clients the skills to achieve success without compromising their livelihood.
Through providing accountability and business mentorship, Maria’s clients see a proven return on their investment by achieving their highest potential. Her 360-degree packages specialize in helping her clients build their self-worth and ultimately find their true value within themselves.
As a certified Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and an ILM Level 5 from the Institute of Leadership & Management, Maria is dedicated to providing the best advice, guidance, and accountability to her clients. By helping clients uncover the tools they need to succeed, Maria is providing them the freedom to build the life she knows they deserve."
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appPerformer, Choreographer, and artist Julien Valme joins me for a delightful conversation on dance, mental health, & tips on how he remains positive in challenging times
55m · PublishedDATE: May 5, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Julien Valme
Mini Bio:
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Julien Valme:
From Miami, FL, Julien began his training at local dance studios and magnet schools in the metro Miami area before continuing his education at the University of South Florida. Julien graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet Performance and had the opportunity to perform works by Jennifer Archibald, Maurice Causey, Alonzo King, and Doug Varone. Julien has attended summer programs with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as well as Springboard Dance Montreal, where he had the opportunity to work with renowned companies Rubberbandance Group and MADboots Dance Co. Julien moved to Chicago to fulfill a childhood dream of dancing with River North Dance Chicago. Julien joined DanceWorks Chicago in October 2015. He has lived and danced in NYC as well and now teaches in Miami while also instructing 305 fitness classes there and online for COA - Community Online Academy.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appActor, musician, director, producer, and writer Mario Temes stops by to discuss film, new projects, mental health, Black Dragon, & more
31m · PublishedDATE: May 3, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Mario Temes
Mini Bio:
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Mario Temes:
Mario is an American actor of Cuban descent from Hialeah, Florida. He first discovered his passion for the arts when he was gifted a drum set from his parents at the age of 11. His love for music soon grew into singing and performing in his high school musical theater productions. After having performed in various stage plays, Mario decided he wanted to explore the world of Film/TV.
Mario's television debut was the role of Javier Menendez on the USA Network series Complications. He went on to portray the lead in the award winning short Last Wishes directed by Herschel Weingrod . He followed those performance with his recurring role of Benito on the NBC series Game of Silence.
Although acting is his main passion Mario has enjoyed other areas of the film and TV world with his recent moves into writing, producing and directing.LINKS:
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Discussing Spiritual Awakening, Mental Health, social media, tips on remaining grounded, & finding positivity with Joey T!
35m · PublishedDATE: April 30, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Joey T
You can hear part one of our conversation on Joey's podcast The Question.
Mini Bio:
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Joey T:
Expand your consciousness with The Question Podcast. Spiritually Awakened Content Creator Joey T, is on a mission to heal the masses. Each episode takes listeners on the quest of self discovery by evoking self reflection and challenging limiting beliefs. You'll never know the answers if you don't listen to The Question
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appJake Hunter Unmuted - Emmy winner Jake Hunter stops by to discuss producing, leadership, online bullying, mental health, TikTok, and more!
33m · PublishedDATE: April 23, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Jake Hunter
Mini Bio:
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Jake Hunter:
Jake Hunter is an Emmy winning actor and producer with over 1.5 million social media followers in Los Angeles, CA. Jake acted alongside Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones in The Comeback Trail, slated for release later in 2020. He is also producing the Shakespeare adapted play King Lear starring Al Pacino.
On the digital front, Jake has showcased his comedic side on TikTok where his “Karen” themed series received over 125 million views. He was recently recognized by the Washington Post for his videos and currently has brand deals with Bang Energy, Draft Kings, and Raw Sugar.LINKS:
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Jake Hunter Unmuted - Emmy winner Jake Hunter stops by to discuss producing, leadership, online bullying, mental health, TikTok, and more!
34m · PublishedDATE: April 23, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Jake Hunter
Mini Bio:
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Jake Hunter:
Jake Hunter is an Emmy winning actor and producer with over 1.5 million social media followers in Los Angeles, CA. Jake acted alongside Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones in The Comeback Trail, slated for release later in 2020. He is also producing the Shakespeare adapted play King Lear starring Al Pacino.
On the digital front, Jake has showcased his comedic side on TikTok where his “Karen” themed series received over 125 million views. He was recently recognized by the Washington Post for his videos and currently has brand deals with Bang Energy, Draft Kings, and Raw Sugar.LINKS:
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appJeremy Greene (Jeremy Talks to Strangers) Stops by for virtual hugs, to talk mental health, & give us a positive jolt
44m · PublishedDATE: April 19, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Jeremy Greene (Jeremy Talks to Strangers)
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Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appTrent Park graces us with a visit to discuss his new single, music, producing, directing, & creativity
34m · PublishedDATE: April 12, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Trent Park
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Trent Park:
Trent Park is a Los Angeles based creative working within the music & entertainment industry. Professionally writing & producing pop music for a variety of artists his work has been acknowledged by such iconic music companies as BILLBOARD & The GRAMMYS. In addition to creating music, Joshua has been involved in Hollywood as a music video producer with videos tallying over 30 million+ views with credits including radio charting artists such as G-EAZY,TY DOLLA SIGN, FRENCH MONTANA, TOO SHORT, THE DREAM, JEREMIH & many more.This year he has expanded his resume into the Hollywood movie scene receiving his first role with NBC Universal as a music technical consultant for the 40 million dollar music centric comedy "COVERS" starring Dakota Johnson (50 shades of Grey), Tracee Ellis Ross (Blackish), and Ice Cube to be released in summer 2020. He has also recently announced his return to music as an artist; he is finalizing his sophomore music project containing a collection of dark emotional club production with dreamy storytelling lyrics; this project is set to release next year. You can follow & contact Joshua personally on his instagram @TrentPark
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appThe Talented Tim Young stops by to discuss music, broadway, NYC, performing, & even gives us a live performance!
43m · PublishedDATE: April 6, 2021
SHOW: Prelude to Positivity
Producer: Tommy Geraci
HOST: Tommy Geraci
GUEST: Tim Young
Tommy Geraci:
As an entertainment, social media and pop culture expert whose clients include celebrities, television shows, film producers and mainstream media,Tommy Geraci has provided social media coverage for the BAFTAS, Britannias, Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Erase MS, and more. He has worked on the red carpet for movie premiers, including Transformers, White Rabbit, and the One Direction Movie as well as the BAFTAS, Erase MS, and the Golden Globes. Tommy also provided social media coverage for the convention circuit, including EyeCon and DragonCon. In addition, he writes for Addicted Magazine. Tommy's blog, Teeco71.com, highlights his interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers and musicians, and the events he attends. He is Associate Producer on the Emmy nominated season 3 of Eastsiders and Season 4, Executive Producer for 2nd Hour's What I See ( David Hernandez and Effie Passero), Producer on the film Sins Unveiled and Aris Ziagos' Music video for Love, as well as the documentary Growing Up in Hollywood. In 2012 he received a nomination for a Shorty Award for both Blogging and PR.
Tim Young:
Tim Young is a New York native, and a lifelong vocalist, pianist, songwriter and performer. He holds two Grammy awards for his vocal work on The Greatest Showman (film) and Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway soundtrack). He made his Broadway debut with the original cast of Next To Normal, and went on to do David Bowie’s Lazarus, and the original Broadway cast of Dear Evan Hansen. He also played “Pippin” on FX’s Fosse/Verdon (TV), and recorded an original version of the Stephen Schwartz classic Corner Of The Sky, directed by Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton). In 2019, Tim won “Best Cabaret in NYC” and was nominated for “Best Male Performer in NYC” for his show Mary, co-produced with Frankie Sharp, hosted at Club Cumming (owned by Alan Cumming), bringing together some of the best talents around New York City into a singular, ever-evolving weekly show. Also in 2019, Tim released the film Stuck (Ashanti, Giancarlo Esposito, Amy Madigan), and original movie musical which he co-wrote, serving as Executive Music Producer, as well as producing the film’s soundtrack (and making an appearance in the film for a duet with Amy Madigan). Stuck had a selective release nationwide, and took home top honors at many film festivals around the country. In 2020, Tim and his five-piece band were developing a residency with The McKittrick Hotel (Sleep No More), and evening of high-energy full-band original songs and original arrangements of pop songs, which was cut short due to the pandemic. Since then, Tim began his weekly live-stream on Instagram (Wednesday nights at 10pm @soundsliketimyoung, The Curfew Show, a live-by-request performance, directly interacting with the audience, taking their song requests on the piano and microphone, and sharing stories about his life, the history of the songs, and conversation with the audience in real-time. Tim has now developed The Curfew Show LIVE, an in-person version of the show, performing weekly at Club Cumming in NYC (Tuesdays at 8pm).
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--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appPrelude to Positivity has 59 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 44:41:38. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 15th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on March 27th, 2024 09:41.
