Published in Authority Magazine·Dec 7, 2022From Athlete To Entrepreneur: Former ACC Champion Swimmer Josh Hafkin of Game Gym On The 5 Work Ethic Lessons We Can Learn From AthletesOnly you can control your outcomes. The responsibility for your success, or the blame for your failures, are yours and yours alone. Maybe your coach trained you wrong, but you chose that coach. You are in control of your destiny for good or bad. As a part of our series…Business10 min readBusiness10 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Dec 7, 2022Inspirational Women Of the Speaking Circuit: Angelena Bonet of Crystal Heart Productions On Five Things You Need To Be An Effective Speaker…Know your audience — My last advice would be to know who you are speaking to. I know this sounds obvious but you would be surprised how many times I have seen keynote speakers get it wrong. If you’re a politician then cracking jokes during your inaugural speech probably wouldn’t…Business21 min readBusiness21 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Dec 7, 2022Rising Star George Cantero On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — The easiest thing that you have to do to succeed is to show up on time and be there, do your work and hand it in on time. As a part of our series about creating a successful career in TV and Film, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing…Pop Culture11 min readPop Culture11 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 20, 2022Rising Star Max Bartos On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — Have different ways to creatively fuel yourself. Always work on enhancing your craft and never stop working on yourself! As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Max Bartos. Max Bartos is best known for originating the role of Darren…Pop Culture11 min readPop Culture11 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 20, 2022Rising Star Heath V Salazar On What It Takes To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — Don’t be afraid of asking for mentorship. You’re never alone because there’s an entire legacy of people fighting alongside you and even more who have come before you. Learn financial planning. Art and industry are two different things even though they interact. It’s working. …Pop Culture20 min readPop Culture20 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 20, 2022Rising Star David Cheung On What It Takes To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — You will work harder than you expect to: stunt acting work is physically and mentally challenging. I always knew it would be hard work but add in long hours on set and frequent travelling — it’s full on, it’s lucky I love what I do. As a part of our…Pop Culture6 min readPop Culture6 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 20, 2022Actress & Filmmaker Kim Hopkins On Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — This business, operative word BUSINESS, is a difficult road but it pays off. If you really want to be an actor, director, producer, whatever your lane all you have to do is do it. Do it every day, spend a minimum of 2 hours every day doing what you want…Pop Culture11 min readPop Culture11 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 20, 2022Rising Star Cloie Wyatt Taylor On What It Takes To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — You are enough. You don’t need to look like (or be) everyone else to be lovable. Your voice has meaning and is meant to be heard. As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Cloie Wyatt Taylor. Cloie Wyatt Taylor…Pop Culture7 min readPop Culture7 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 20, 2022Filmmaker Aditya Patwardhan of Mithraspect Film and Media On What It Takes To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — Know your strengths. Learn the filmmaking language thoroughly. Learn and develop the confidence to build connections. Always thinking for the good of your entire team. Don’t overlook sound. As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Aditya Patwardhan. Based in…Pop Culture15 min readPop Culture15 min read
Published in Authority Magazine·Nov 8, 2022Rising Star Raúl Eduardo Peyret On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment IndustryAn Interview With Edward Sylvan — Be prepared for acting to take priority over most in your life. This career will change your life. You will need to become much more than “just” an actor. You will need to learn the Standard American -or another- accent. It will be tough but worth it. As a part…Pop Culture17 min readPop Culture17 min read
