Creative Breakthrough

Shereen Kassam, Funny Brown Girl•funnybrowngirl.com

**Winner of 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards for Best Business Podcast** Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time careers. Hear from experts, get inspired, and drive your creative career forward! Past guests include Jeff Friday, James Lopez, Maz Jobrani, Rizwan Manji, Stefon Bristol, Sarah Thawer, and Maaza Mengiste! Shereen Kassam aka FunnyBrownGirl will also share stories and strategies that she used to step outside her 9-5 to become an internationally touring stand-up comedian, radio personality, actress, and now podcaster. Join our community of creatives and let's lift each other up! Subscribe to receive alerts when a new episode is available. For inspiration Instagram - @funnybrowngirl Shownotes - www.funnybrowngirl.com/podcast

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Episodes

How to Balance Your Creative Passion with Your Career

It cost Shereen thousands of dollars in medical bills to realize she didn’t have a mysterious disease that kept sending her to the emergency room; it was the stress of her job that was wreaking havoc on her body. In this episode, Shereen will share with you how she transformed her life and her career by setting boundaries, working smarter (not harder), and believing in herself. This episode will focus on the necessary tools needed to create a better mental and physical state for oneself. Now go ...

Nov 21, 2018•20 min•Ep. 9

Actor Rizwan Manji - How to Be Successful in Hollywood

Rizwan Manji is best known for playing Rajiv, the hysterically officious, scheming assistant manager of a call center in the NBC comedy OUTSOURCED, part of the network’s prestigious Thursday night comedy lineup. This groundbreaking TV show was the first American sitcom to be based in India and feature a predominantly Indian cast. Rizwan has also appeared on many popular TV shows including GLEE, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, ANOTHER PERIOD, WITHOUT A TRACE, 24, NCIS, BO...

Nov 15, 2018•37 min•Ep. 8

How The Power of Yes Will Open Doors in Your Creative Journey

I’m a big believer in saying YES. In this episode, I talk about the positive impacts of saying YES even when you're not sure you can do it. I challenge you to say YES to something new, fun, exciting, or different this week and then drop me a line and tell me how it made you feel! Now go flex your creative muscle and keep winning! Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , Spotify , and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://funnybrowngirl.libsyn.com/r...

Nov 08, 2018•11 min•Ep. 7

Radio Host Lady Laura Diaz: How to Be Seen and Heard

The Host of "Mix Morning Show with Laura Diaz", Laura is the definition of hard work, grit, and hustle. A former news anchor and reporter, Laura shares with us her story, including what it means to hustle and how she’s dealt with the haters especially when it came to her race and ethnicity. Laura is an alum of UCF and UF College of Journalism and Communication. Key Questions answered by Laura Diaz: How to be a TV anchor What is the definition of “hustle”? How to be seen and noticed How she becam...

Nov 01, 2018•33 min•Ep. 6

How to Find Your Creative Passion

What’s your passion? If you are unsure, this episode is for you! Stop spending money and time on expensive courses, books, and Instagram quotes. Instead tune in to this episode of Creative Breakthrough where Shereen Kassam aka Funny Brown Girl will provide you tips and advice on how to find your passion. Join the conversation! Key Questions answered by Shereen Kassam: How to find your passion How finding your passion will change your life What can you do today to start finding your passion Shere...

Oct 25, 2018•22 min•Ep. 5

Comedian Maz Jobrani: How to Take Charge of Your Dreams

Hear how Maz Jobrani went from being a PhD student to an internationally known stand-up comedian. Maz discusses the importance of following your dreams, practicing your craft, and making opportunities for yourself. Maz Jobrani has been seen on CBS’s SUPERIOR DONUTS and is a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL COMEDY TOUR. Maz Jobrani stared in the CBS sitcom SUPERIOR DONUTS, opposite Jermaine Fowler and Judd Hirsh. You can check out his first original standup special “IMMIGRANT” on Netflix and 3...

Oct 18, 2018•49 min•Ep. 4

How to Create a Positive Mindset and Believe You Are Enough

In episode three, Shereen talks about the importance of believing in yourself, pursuing your passions wholeheartedly, and not listening to the doubters. Talking about her challenges pursuing acting, Shereen discusses how she had to believe that she is enough and to stop doubting herself. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Stitcher , Spotify and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode com – I met a fabulous group to learn how to start a podcast com – I love this site! They’re always offe...

Oct 11, 2018•15 min•Ep. 3

Film Director Tina Mabry: How to Turn Rejection Into Success

A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, Tina Mabry graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts with an MFA in Film Production in 2005. A true hyphenate, Tina is a writer, director, and producer for television and film. She is currently a writer and producer for Fox’s upcoming series, PROVEN INNOCENT . She was a co-producer, writer, and director for the second season of USA’s hit drama QUEEN OF THE SOUTH . Tina was also a producer, writer, and director on OWN’s QUEEN ...

Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2

Meet Shereen Kassam aka FunnyBrownGirl

Welcome to Creative Breakthrough! Thank you for checking out this show! In this introduction episode, I share with you who I am and why I decided to start this show. I share with you my corporate journey, and how my career inspired me to pursue my creative passion and turn it into a profitable brand. I also talk about the inspiration of this podcast. I have spent countless hours looking for mentors and a network of creatives to provide advice, mentorship, and real-life strategies. And I have to ...

Oct 11, 2018•12 min•Ep. 1

Introducing Creative Breakthrough with Shereen Kassam

Join stand-up comedian and radio personality, Shereen Kassam for in-depth conversations with creatives from across TV, film, music, radio, comedy, literature, and beyond to learn real life strategies to help you on your creative journey. Subscribe today! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://funnybrowngirl.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive creatives who are all work...

Sep 23, 2018•3 min

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