Hustling with Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox is one of the hardest working women in Hollywood, with a career spanning over 30 years. Recently, she added author to her impressive resume, with her book, Every Day I'm Hustling. The message of the book is that you make your own luck, you never wake up thinking someone’s going to call you and offer you that part, ask you out on that date, or change your life; instead, YOU change your life. Vivica hustles in every aspect of her life. Vivica has learned many lessons while creating a lasting career, through sheer, roll-up-your-sleeves, hard work. Vivica’s podcast will Harnesses her personal experience and hustle to help you with relationships, career, style, sex and self-esteem! She’ll give you an unfiltered look into her life. An avid sports fan, Vivica will deliver her own spin on athletes and games.  

Society & Culture
Comedy Interviews
Fashion & Beauty
1
Brandon Leake: Loving and Respecting Your Art
Vivica is talking with a charismatic, emotional powerhouse in Brandon Leake, the only spoken word poet ever to win America’s Got Talent. They discuss how he crafts his captivating spoken artworks, how he connects to people in such a profound and moving way, the critical changes that took him to the top and how he handles the demands on his personal life that come with supporting himself entirely through his art.
45 min
2
Mishel Prada Drawing On Strength
We are getting down to self-love and gratitude today with the beautiful and talented Actress Mishel Prada! You’ve seen her on “Fear the Walking Dead: Passage,” which was a spinoff of the popular series “The Walking Dead,” and starring as Emma Hernandez in the leading role on the drama series “Vida” on Starz. She is currently joining us from Budapest on the set of “The Continental”, a prequel story to the Keanu Reeves' John Wick films.
57 min
3
Sonequa Martin-Green: Defying The Odds And Taki...
We are getting down to business with the beautiful and talented actress and producer Sonequa Martin-Green! Best known as Sasha Williams on “The Walking Dead”, where she hustled and kicked a whole lot of butt. You’ve also seen her on “The Good Wife” “Once Upon a Time and the film “Space Jam: A New Legacy” with Lebron James to name a few. Now she has made history as the FIRST Black, female captain in “Star Trek: Discovery” in its 55-year history.
53 min
4
Lee Daniels: An Unstoppable Force
If you have an “Unstoppable Force” in one hand and “Never Been Done” in the other, what do you have? Lee Daniels of course! The first African American to be nominated for a Director’s Guild Award, to this date the only African-American producer of an Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated film, he produced the film that resulted in the first African American woman winning a Best Actress Oscar, he’s a box office champ and he’s won more critical acclaim than most people read about. He survived terrible childhood abuse, trauma, and personal loss growing up in Philadelphia, managed to rise above his circumstances, and used his experiences to help create some of the most powerful media ever made, and has helped countless people to attain their dreams. Listen in and find out how Lee continues to inspire and stay true to himself and his vision. Check out Lee's projects: The Ms. Pat Show. https://www.bet.plus/shows/the-ms-pat-show ; Our Kind of People https://www.fox.com/our-kind-of-people/ and The Wonder Years https://abc.com/shows/the-wonder-years.
48 min
5
Damon Dash: Fighting For A Purpose In Luxury
Vivica is joined by Damon Dash, legendary executive, producer, entrepreneur and musical visionary who ain’t afraid to get things done his way, even if some folks may not like it. They discuss evolving morals in the entertainment industry, family life with Baby Dusko and “Wifey for Lifey” Raquel Horn, owning and operating a business, NFT’s, and how to stay on top while living a life of luxury.
40 min
6
Trusting Your Gut with International Star Leono...
A glamorous international television and movie star fluent in four languages, the actress and model Leonor Varela has enjoyed a career spanning decades working with the likes of Leonardo Di Caprio, Patrick Dempsey, Ashton Kutcher, Wesley Snipes, Timothy Dalton, Quentin Tarantino and Guillermo Del Toro. Perhaps it was being born in Chile during the brutal regime of ruthless dictator Augusto Pinochet and having to flee the country with her family as just a girl that helped her instinctively turn down infamous Hollywood sexual predator Harvey Weinstein's offer to audition for a movie role in his hotel room. Leonor and Vivica discuss the aftermath of that fateful decision, her becoming an influential activist working tirelessly to end whale hunting and to save our environment and suffering every parent’s nightmare in losing her beloved son Matteo to leukodystrophy at the age of 5. To help other parents struggling with loss, she wrote a powerful book about her experiences called Go to Heaven and Back: My Way with Matteo. Leonor believes we are never truly separated from the ones we love, and she's here with Vivica to share her secret to a long, successful career and deep and lasting relationships with our loved ones.
54 min
7
Jemele Hill Is Not New To This Hustle
Traveling through this world “Unbothered” can be a challenge. Jemele Hill has taken that state of mind to the next level. The Emmy Award-winning journalist and Webby Award winner has helped to solidify a new path to success for women in sports and journalism: outspoken, courageous, and committed to what's right rather than “play along with the boys” and “don't rock the boat”. She has helped create a market for the truth! Vivica and Jamele discuss how her hustle and personal strength led to the notorious “baby momma” question, holding her own at ESPN, the life-changing tweet, and how she’s building a media empire. This magnificent woman is definitely on the right side of history.
49 min
8
Michelle Mitchenor of ‘The First Wives Club’ Ta...
If you want to succeed in show biz you better have a hustle and you better have more than one! In this episode, we are going to hear all about what it takes from the beautiful and multi-talented Michelle Mitchenor. Right now she's taking names and not taking any $#!^ as attorney ‘Jayla Wright' in BET+‘s hit series, “The First Wives Club." We are getting all kinds of real with the girl who does the deal, people!
48 min
9
Actor Da’Vinchi Has The “IT” Factor in “Black M...
Vivica A. Fox is speaking with Da’Vinchi, the Haitian American actor with a magnetic charm. Da’Vinchi opens up about his audition experience for Marvel's “‘Jessica Jones”, playing Cash Mooney in ”Grown-ish” and what’s next for his character Darnell Hayes in “All American”. Vivica and Da’Vinchi share their admiration for Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” as a creator of “Black Mafia Family” and the excellent direction of Tasha Smith on the highly anticipated Starz series.
38 min
10
Biggie and Ross: Bouncing Back On Top From The ...
This episode’s raucous guests are actor, singer-producer Raven Symoné Pearman Maday and her wife Miranda Pearman Maday, the sexiest, most hilarious, most fearless millennial lesbian married couple out there. They reveal their genuine love for each other, their “Lucy & Lucy” relationship, Raven’s knowledge of Miranda’s body, hearing weird “MARRY HER!” voices, finding the right ring, getting married at Debbie Allen’s house, subconscious judgment and their hysterical YouTube Series “8PM!” Listen in to Vivica, Raven and Miranda discuss living life way out in the open and some of the challenging, maybe not so glamorous but hilarious realities taking place behind the scenes.
52 min
11
Roll Call With The Queen Eva Marcille
Vivica celebrates her friendship with “Eva The Diva”, the gorgeous and talented Eva Marcille, winner of “America's Next Top Model”, star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, actress, TV/radio personality and entrepreneur. You can see her leading the cast of “All The Queen’s Men” as “Marilyn ‘Madam’ Deville,” now on BET+. Vivica and her good friend share some of their funniest, wildest adventures and successes on and off-screen, and Eva takes us behind the scenes on “America’s Top Model” and tells us all about the real Tyra Banks and what she learned being on the RHOA. Vivica loves that Eva always brings a strong work ethic, grace, class, and honesty to everything she does. Listen in and see how a real Diva does it!
47 min
12
Dania Ramirez Came With Receipts And Grabbed He...
Gorgeous and talented actress Dania Ramirez holds nothing back in sharing her version of the American Dream and all that happens behind the scenes in her amazing life. From leaving the Dominican Republic, working with the Oscar-Winning Director Spike Lee in ‘She Hate Me’ to her latest project, "Sweet Tooth" executive produced by Susan and Robert Downey Jr., Dania is making it happen. Listeners will also find out what it was like to be cast as the first Latina Cinderella in “Once Upon A Time”.
54 min
13
Hall of Famer: Ray Lewis - How To Create A Visi...
Vivica speaks with NFL legend Ray Lewis about his time at the University of Miami, his visionary conversations with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, his signature pre-game dance inspired by a military veteran, and the key to his powerful leadership strategies.
55 min
14
Curve Model Hayley Hasselhoff Making History an...
Today’s guest has been hustling since she was 14 years old! Actor, model and activist Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach, is known for being one of the world’s leading Curve models. She talks about the challenges of being in the industry at a young age, being the first Curve Model to grace the cover of the European edition of Playboy, navigating unrealistic expectations of beauty and her new podcast Redefine You: A Conversation for Well-being where she focuses on the importance of self-acceptance.
45 min
15
Willing To Do The Work: Ed Mylett
Do you feel stuck or think too much time has passed for you to achieve your goals? In this episode Vivica speaks with one of the premier business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world Ed Mylett! He is a best-selling author, host of the top-rated Max Out Your Life Podcast, and speaks all over the world. If you want to learn how to become the next, best version of you download and listen now.
50 min
16
The Unstoppable Victoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell is a force to be reckoned with who's been tearing up the screen for years: an Emmy-nominated Actress, Dancer, Producer, Director, Writer, and multiple NAACP award winner. Her illustrious career includes ‘The Young and the Restless’, ‘Diagnosis Murder’ with Dick Van Dyke, ‘Eve’s Bayou’, ‘Dumb & Dumber’, the inspirational family film ‘Birdie’ streaming on Pure Flix and directing “The Rich & The Ruthless” on BET PLUS. In this episode Vivica and Victoria discuss her journey into daytime television, being an unstoppable, undeniable advocate for people of color in front and behind the camera, and how her unstoppable nature has been a force for good in the industry. This show is dedicated to the late Kristoff St. John, their co-star on ‘The Young and The Restless’.
52 min
17
Jackie Christie: Living The Big Dreams
Jackie Christie is a busy woman with a very glamorous and successful life. She is a former runway model, a devoted philanthropist, a fashion designer, the mother of three beautiful children, and wife to NBA legend Doug Christie. We discuss what Basketball Wives LA means to her, ways we can support women, tips to revitalize one's relationship, and much more!
31 min
18
How Reggie Bush Tackles Life
When people say “Living The Dream'' they're talking about Reggie Bush, and he's here to talk to Vivica A. Fox about how he took a dream and made it incredibly real. They also discuss his life at USC, being the second overall pick of the New Orleans Saints, getting traded to the Miami Dolphins and the toll injuries can play on one's psyche.
41 min
19
How To Be The Exception; Not The Rule with Rush...
What happens to former athletes after they retire from the game? How do you transform your passion into a new career? What is the “P.A.S.S.I.O.N. Principle”? Vivica is breaking it down with former WNBA player Rushia Brown, providing key career strategies to help you move into the next chapter of your life today.
50 min
20
How To Test Your Ideas For Success with Marc Ra...
How many times have you shared an idea with someone, and they told you “THAT WILL NEVER WORK!” How many people have trampled on your dreams and five years down the road, you see your idea implemented by someone else because you listened to the naysayers? Vivica speaks with Marc Randolph, a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor, speaker, and best-selling author. Listen in and grab some inspiration. You have an ally that can move you into a new direction!
46 min
21
How To Overcome Self-Doubt with Jamie Kern Lima
Do you feel like you are truly not yourself? Is there a barrier of self-doubt that prevents you from moving to your goals? On this episode Vivica and Jamie Kern Lima help lift the fog of your past and inspire you to tackle your true self!
29 min
22
How To Amplify Your Life with Preston Smiles
Are you living a fulfilled life? Have obstacles stopped you from meeting your goals? On this episode of "Hustling With Vivica A. Fox" the diva discusses the ultimate hustle with self-love expert Preston Smiles, who is an author, coach and advocate for wellness and positivity.
51 min
23
Jeremy Meeks is True To The Game
Today my guest is one of the hottest men on earth, who also has one of the most inspiring personal stories I have ever heard: Jeremy Meeks! You first heard of him as “the hot felon” when his sexy mugshot went viral around the world in 2014, and most recently co-starring with me in "True to the Game 2 and 3" and "Secret Society".
52 min
24
Mekia Cox: The Triple Threat Taking Over Hollywood
On this heartwarming episode Vivica hosts the super sweet, super talented and crazy beautiful Mekia Cox. Her incredible career started when she was only two and a half years old, but you know her best from the Nickelodeon Network, 90210, Lost, Chicago Med, Once Upon A Time, dancing alongside Michael Jackson on his last tour “This Is It”, and from her current starring role on ABC’s “The Rookie”.
46 min
25
It’s Go Time! Ato Essandoh: A True Warrior On T...
Vivica and Ato dish on accidentally calling Meryl Streep a “dude”, not knowing he was cast in QT aka Quentin Tarrantino’s “DJango Unchained”, why Will Smith is so cool, and what it’s like to be asked for acting advice from two-time Oscar winner Hillary Swank. (Spoiler alert: What are you asking me for? You’re Hillary Swank!) Ride along as they take a deep dive into creativity, Ato’s love for Ed Harris, and their experiences working with world class actors. So, listen in and get in on the good times!
47 min