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SUBURBAN OUTLAW PRODUCTIONSReppin: Learned LessonEvelien & Zach Smadu Zach Smadu by Photo Credit: Richie LubatonActor Zach Smadu from CW’s Family Law shared how his father’s battle with cancer reshaped his life and perspectives. Today, on my time with you, I’m going to share what I connected with and my personal reflections. So, let’s get to know one another as I let you into my own takeaways and see if you agree! I’ve also made my donation to support Zach and to help the brilliant researchers do what they need to to help further along cancer research. Pitch in if you’re able to. Donate to the organizations Zach works with:Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan: cancerfoundationsask.caCanadian Cancer Society: cancer.caLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada:www.bloodcancers.ca

What can you learn when you and your loved ones are faced with a life threatening illness? Actor Zach Smadu from CW’s Family Law a show featuring a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families navigate a host of legal problems.Zach maybe on a show that details a complicated, dysfunctional family-but in real life, his family is anything but that. Zach talks about how he and his family struggled and fought through cancer, how that impacted him -how that terrible experience made his life better and how you can salvage invaluable perspectives and lessons in spite of a devastating experience that can make your life better. Zach’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachsmadu?lang=enZach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsmadu/To Donate to the organizations Zach works with:Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan: cancerfoundationsask.caCanadian Cancer Society: cancer.caLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada:www.bloodcancers.ca

Start doin your warm ups and get ready -because Reppin is comin back! Yes, the podcast has been on hiatus. This is a really good time to catch up on past episodes because there will be a new lineup of shows and awesome guests comin at ya soon!! Check out what I’ve been working on! Series Directory:https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast

Actress Laura Sohn broke onto television screens as Agent Alina Park on NBC’s mega hit The Blacklist with James Spader. Her other credits include NCIS and God Friended Me. Like many of us, Laura has a jam packed schedule—especially being in the entertainment industry which is known to have many, many long hours. Self care and really anything else usually has to take a backseat. Regardless of what your profession is or where you are—the need to have a job and really the demands of everyday life make it extremely hard to slow down and think about the life you want to carve out for yourself. It’s a universal struggle. So, you may be surprised to hear that Laura recently stepped back wrapping up a thrilling run on a hugely successful show so she can take a break. This is even tougher to do being that minority roles in entertainment are still very hard to come by. Today, you can learn more about this talented actress, the values she shows up for and the responsibility she has as an Asian American and how she’s working to open doors. Laura also shares what she’s doing to prioritize her self care, how she’s using her voice to help others and how you can do it too. Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurastellasohn/

J.R. Martinez is an Army Veteran, Burn Survivor, Actor, New York Times Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Dancing the Stars Winner & Host of the podcast Rebirth. He has faced death and come out on the other side finding hope, defining his own path, priorities & identity. The hard learned lessons, about life, value, and worth are what he’s sharing with you. My conversation with J.R. was an incredibly powerful, positive and absolutely inspiring one. it’s not just about facing challenges, it’s about loving yourself and your life. This truly is not a conversation you want to miss. J.R.’s website: https://jrmartinez.com/J.R.’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjrmartinezJ.R.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjrmartinez/?hl=enRebirth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebirth-with-j-r-martinez/id1514640056

All of the opportunities we enjoy today—everything from civil liberties to social standings to professional opportunities are made possible because of all those who preceded us. But what did they have to overcome to make this possible? Hiro Kanagawa is an actor with over 200 credits that include everything from Smallville, NBC’s “Heroes Reborn” to Taishi Okamura in Amazon’s “Man in the High Castle” to Captain Tanaka in Netflix’s “Altered Carbon.” Now, he’ll be joining Star Trek Discovery. He’s also an award winning playwright. But these incredible achievements have been hard fought. At the start of his career, Hiro has struggled with the very limited opportunities that existed for Asians. He faced dilemmas like do you take the very few parts available but know that you are also reinforcing stereotypes?It is a delicate negotiation between whether or not to take what was give-stay in that lane and the impact that it would have on your own personal self worth. Hiro has been at the forefront and shares how he navigated this process, what he had to do not only to build his own career but open the doors for all those who follow. And listen in on what his thoughts are on whether or not he thinks any progress has been made. Hiro’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/hirokanagawatvHiro’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirokanagawatv/