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February 25, 2025 55 mins

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Isiah Maxwell! He talks about being raised by women, some of his mentors, the major turning point in his life, how he became more financially literate, the best place to eat Caribbean food in LA, how he is always ready to pop, and so much more!


No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez


0:00 Isiah Maxwell Is A Horror Movie Fan

2:10 The Three Things You Need To Be A Male Performer

4:15 Some of Isiah Maxwell’s Mentors

5:30 Early Career Advice To Performers

8:40 People Who Have Influenced Isiah Maxwell The Most 

11:40 Isiah Maxwell Was Raised By Women

15:04 The Best Meal Isiah Maxwell Has Had

17:35 Isiah Maxwell’s Unpopular Food Opinions

19:50 Isiah Maxwell’s Hobbies

29:45 The Moment That Changed Isiah Maxwell

34:20 The Most Important Thing To Isiah Maxwell

37:40 Learning To Be Uncomfortable 

40:20 How Isiah Maxwell Got His Voice

40:30 Who Isiah Maxwell Relates To The Most

48:13 Isiah Maxwell’s Favorite Hiking Spots

50:50 Isiah Maxwell’s Favorite Part About Traveling 

52:45 Isiah Maxwell’s Favorite Books


More Isiah Maxwell

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X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy  (the good link)

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0


Crew:

Show Runner: 

Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperez

Producers: 

Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

Morgan Anderson https://www.instagram.com/itsthemorganator

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