Category: Spotlight

  • Liv Crosby: The Body Knows

    For Liv Crosby, the body has always been more than something you see on camera. It’s an instrument, a storyteller—and, when cared for intentionally, a pathway to healing. Long before Olivia “Liv” Crosby stepped onto sets like Cobra Kai, Dynasty and All the Queen’s Men, she was learning to understand the body through movement. Crosby…

  • Derrick De-Mond: Still Becoming

    For Derrick De-Mond, success isn’t simply about booking the role—it’s about who you become on the way there. Beyond the camera, Derrick De-Mond is a husband, father and man of faith who believes there is always another level of growth waiting. Acting may be a major part of his life, but it doesn’t define all…

  • Alexa Fogel: The Star Finder Behind Television’s Most Memorable Casts

    Long before audiences become obsessed with a character, fall in love with a series, or discover a future star, someone has to recognize the talent that can bring those stories to life. For some of television’s most acclaimed projects, that person has been Alexa Fogel. Widely regarded as one of the industry’s most respected casting…

  • Meet Deshaun Riddick: Protecting the Digital World, One Secure System at a Time

    In today’s connected world, cybersecurity isn’t just about computers—it’s about protecting people. That’s the mission driving DeShaun Riddick, a cybersecurity professional whose passion for technology has evolved into a career dedicated to safeguarding digital systems, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Armed with a master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Network Management, Riddick believes the future…

  • Meet: SKINNY CORLEONE

    Building a Cinematic World Through 49th Parallel Films Washington, DC filmmaker Skinny Corleone isn’t waiting for Hollywood to hand him permission. As the founder, producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and CEO of 49th Parallel Films, Corleone has spent years building his own lane in independent film—one rooted in action, suspense, crime drama, and emotionally driven storytelling…

  • Meet Kai Woodley

    BUILDING HOLLYWOOD’S NEXT ACTION LEADING MAN Kai Woodley is the kind of emerging talent who already knows exactly where he wants to go. Based in Austin, Texas, the actor and model is building toward a career as a true leading man—one rooted in dramatic action roles, emotional range, and the kind of physical presence that…

  • Meet Diondre “DJ” Owens

    Building His Way to the Spotlight Diondre “DJ” Owens may not be the first person you’d expect to say he’s chasing acting and modeling, but that contrast is exactly what makes his story compelling. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 5, 1995, DJ spent his early years there before moving to Bakersfield, California, at eight…

  • Meet Stephen Conner

    Building a Career Through Discipline, Storytelling, and Substance Stephen Conner is an actor who approaches the business with discipline, humility, and a clear sense of purpose. Focused, prepared, and deeply committed to his craft, he brings a professionalism to every set that reflects both respect for the work and a long-term vision for the career…

  • Meet James Joffrion Jr.

    The Man Having His Summer James Joffrion Jr. is the kind of talent who understands that longevity in this business requires more than charisma—it demands discipline, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to the craft. With an artist’s heart and a working professional’s mindset, he continues to build a career rooted in purpose, versatility, and impact.…

  • Meet Justin Westley: BUILDING THE DREAM FROM THE OUTSIDE IN

    Singer-Songwriter | Screenwriter | Actor Some artists are shaped by industry access. Others are shaped by obsession, discipline, and the refusal to stop creating long before anyone is watching. At 26 years old, Justin Westley is building his creative career from Taylor, Michigan. He has become resilient in his pursuit of greatness and to follow…