The Heart Musician

Sonya Ziotnick is supposed to be a normal 20-year-old aspiring musician. She is supposed to be going to university and hanging out at cafes; pondering what kind of person she wants to be in our world. Instead, she is a Ukrainian refugee living fleetingly in Berlin, Germany. Sonya had to flee her beloved home in historic Kiev with nothing more than her musical equipment and the clothes on her back. Carlos sits down for a riveting, heartbreaking interview with this young woman to discuss the catastrophic situation in her home country. Be inspired by this future trailblazer, determined to return home.

The Chameleon

At just 24 years old and with a Grammy and an Oscar under the belt already, writer, producer, and R&B songstress H. E.R. is already half-way to being awarded the EGOT; the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one’s lifetime. This phenomenal artist humbly discusses her rise to fame, her innate intuition, and her mad guitar-building skills (she has created and built her own Fender guitar!).

The Cobra Kai Kid

At 75 years young, Martin Kove isn’t just the 80s signature bad guy anymore. He’s the bad guy for a whole new generation on the wildly popular spinoff of The Karate Kid movie franchise, Netflix’s Cobra Kai. Martin has a compelling chat with Carlos about finding his purpose, living honestly, therapy and self-reflection along the way.

Not Your Calloused Comedian

Steve Harvey has taken the long road to success. The actor, author, philanthropist, and of course, comedian, stopped by the show to chat with Carlos about his unconventional rise to fame and how he transformed the clunky game show, Family Feud, with his hysterical deadpan reactions to bumbling contestants. He also talks freely about fighting back against scripted tv for shows like Miss Universe so that he can be free to be himself. Steve also touches on why the racial justice movement is so essential to the heart of America. He then tells Carlos who his favorite comedian of all time is; this is one you don’t want to miss!

The Not So Likely Villain

Allison Gabriel wants people to know that she is not like the character she plays on the hit Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias. However, as she puts it, it certainly is fun to play a character who doesn’t give a toss about what anyone else thinks. Allison isn’t just a tv actress; she is also a successful film actress, playing roles in such hits as Baby Driver in her 20+ year career. Hear what’s up next for this fabulously inspiring figure!

Next week, it’s back to the studio with another round of forward-thinking pioneers in their respective fields who all share the view that life is what you make of it. We can’t wait for you to hear their empowering stories…

The Sandwich Maker

Tabitha Brown took the world by storm a few years ago as a vegan influencer, social media personality and actress. With over four million followers on TikTok, Brown is famous for combining humor and comfort. This is one you don’t want to miss!

The Bad Boy

Professional boxer and social media personality Jake Paul stops by the show to chat with Carlos about how he became one of YouTube’s most successful stars, his start on the popular Disney show, Bizaardvark and his transition to music; all the while racking up the fans.

Loud and Proud

Countess Luann is not afraid to tell the world how it really is. The tv personality, author, singer and model talks candidly with Carlos on her marriage to French aristocrat and subsequent rise to fame on The Real Housewives of New York.

The Executive

Lisa Joy is an Emmy-nominated American producer, screenwriter, director, and attorney; best known for her work as executive producer of the HBO hit science-fiction show, Westworld. She went on to become the only female writer on the USA Network crime drama series Burn Notice .

the Catch-Me Kid

Philip Martin Lawrence II is a Grammy award-winning record producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, who is best known for his creative work with production and song-writing team, The Sneezington’s along with the fabulous Bruno Mars. A phenom in his own right, Lawrence has also written successful songs for everyone from Adele to Lil Wayne.

Join us again next week as we chat with the best and brightest of our forward-thinking global leaders in business, entertainment and politics. These are the empowering, engaging stories you need to hear.