Today on the show I’m getting real with Olivia Griffin. You could call her an actress, a singer, a songwriter, a producer. But much like me, Olivia refuses to be put into just one box. For our purposes, let’s call her an entertainment artist. Griffin is a force to be reckoned with, y’all, and you don’t have to wait to see her in action because girl is always releasing fresh content on her Instagram. On this episode, besides bonding over growing up melanin in the Midwest, we talk about the #bookedandblessed glow, the post-contract slump, balancing survival jobs and auditions, and what to do while we’re “waiting”. We also get into her current passion projects, including the Young, Gifted, And Black initiative through Iris Productions. If you’re in need of some inspiration to get off yo ass and hustle, then stay tuned, because we’re about to get into it. Thanks for listening! Instagram: Guest Olivia Griffith: @og_oliviagriffin Host Bessie D. Smith: @bess_tha_mess B-Real: @brealpodcast