Twisted Times

Twisted Times

How do you navigate these Twisted Times with curious minds? Join Cece & Ryan as they talk to unique and influential marginalized voices about their journey and how they made their dreams come true. Grab a drink! IG: @twistedtimesapodcast Cece King: @_ceceking Ryan Jillian: @msryanjillian Www.twistedvalleyfilms.com For suggestions, comments or guest inquiries email : contact@twistedvalleyfilms.com

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April 25, 2022 • 50 mins
After appearing on UniversalNBC’s The Voice, Jackie fearlessly packed her bags and moved to Los Angeles, not knowing anyone who lived there. A coincidental meeting introduced her to Vanessa Wheeler, artist and guitarist professionally named VAVÁ and bassist/producer Francisco Ojeda, leading to an explosive debut single in 2020 “Someday”. “Someday” speaks to the generation of lost millennials who are really, really just trying their...
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Sarah Hallonquist is an activist, organizer, and co-founder of Dyke Beer. As part of the duo behind Dyke Bar Takeover, she’s spent three years working with Loretta Chung to raise awareness about the disappearance of dyke space and create new spaces for queer peple. Now, to further that mission, they’ve created their own beer—which you can find in 80+ Spaces all over NYC. She’s lived in New York for 10 years, grew up outside Boston,...
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Gigi Robinson, GenZ Thought Leader & Mental Health Advocate, is pioneering the world of social media & advocacy through research & action virtually and in real life. Gigi graduated from USC with a bachelors in Fine Arts, Design, and Photography, and is currently working toward her masters of science at USc in innovation design and technology. She now works as a digital artist and health & wellness advocate with large platforms on ...
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Melissa Lozada-Oliva is Guatelombian (Guatemalan-Colombian) American poet, novelist, and screenwriter living in Brooklyn by way of Massachusetts. Her book peluda (Button Poetry 2017) explores the intersections of Latina identity, feminism, hair removal & what it means to belong. Her most recent book Dreaming of You is a novel-in-verse about bringing Selena back to life through a seance & the disastrous consequences that follow. She...
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Theresa Moriarty is a NYC based actress and comedian. She started her career modeling and in commercial gigs at just 8 years old! One of her first gigs was on Saturday Night Live as a kid, and she’s been performing since. After graduating from Manhattan College, Theresa went on to study acting with Susan Batson and began working in TV, Film and Voiceover. You’ve heard her as the voice of Macy’s, Downy, Ulta Beauty and countless ...
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Kathrine Narducci is a strong and versatile actress that captivates audiences in both film and television. Most recently, she can be seen starring as Fezco’s grandmother in the newest season of EUPHORIA for HBO. Narducci, can also be seen in the GODFATHER OF HARLEM, Epix’s drama created by Chris Brancato starring and executive produced by Forest Whitaker and in Martin Scorsese film THE IRISHMAN starring opposite Joe Pesci for Netfl...
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Before tomorrow’s guest joins the show…the iconic Katherine Narducci. Ryan and Cece found themselves asking the famous question from The Bronx Tale. Is it better to be feared or loved? Of course they were prepping for their upcoming guest and wanted to bring the listeners into the conversation. Grab a drink. 🍸🎙 Are you ready for tomorrow! Download the 17LIVE app link in our IG bio
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Tim Chan is an editor, producer and creative consultant, who has lent his eye for editorial direction and innovative marketing to a number of publications and brands across the globe. His portfolio includes work for L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Korea, i-D Magazine, Neuehouse, Snapchat and Ahlem Eyewear, among others. In 2019, Tim was hired as the first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor at Rolling Stone. Currently, he serves as the magazine’s...
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Keauno "KeKe" Perez is an LGBTQ+ advocate and star of @Twentysomethings: Austin on @Netflix. Perez is a second-generation Mexican American who calls #Texas home. He has a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Tarleton State University. Perez’s goal is to help elevate social justice causes and nonprofits—especially those with young leaders—and give the public more awareness of these issues. Follow our guest: @keaunop...
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Twisted Times is back and we are LIVE for Season 3! Who better to launch into the season than the star of My Unorthodox Life on Netflix, Miriam Haart. Download the @17live link in our bio on IG to join us LIVE and ask guest questions! Who is Miriam: I am a software engineering student at Stanford! I specialize in iOS Engineering, Data Science, and design. I also am on the hit Netflix series, "My Unorthodox Life" which debuted in...
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Miranda Pearman Maday (pronounced May - Day) is originally from LA .. and she still lives there! Passionate about skincare, health (female in particular), wellness and nutrition. After years of working in the entertainment industry and feeling unfulfilled she made the decision to become a birth and postpartum doula -- a career that is very fulfilling and encompasses many of her interests / skills. She is currently enjoying married ...
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Meet Amy Shio, "person of interest", aesthete of cool, visual artist and founder of Les Best. Les Best was incepted during her days working in investment banking as an outlet of all things thoughtfully chosen from a very specific lens ranging from fashion, arts, travel and wellness. Over the years and evolution of the brand, which started off with primarily styling, has become a go-to for not only fashion, but cooking, good vibe...
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Kelsey Darragh is a comedian, mental health advocate, filmmaker, and, most recently, author, who can be seen on E!’s “Dating: No Filter”, she formerly worked at Buzzfeed and released her first book (workbook) Don’t F*cking Panic: The Sh*t They Don’t Tell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorders, Panic Attacks & Depression. She first went viral on YouTube ten years ago with her video “Shit Girlfriends Say.” She began to attract more f...
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Julie Kalinowski Julie is the Co-Founder of The Fitzroy, Canada's leading dress rental service. Julie began her career in the fashion industry as a public relations and event management professional, working with clients in various emerging and established fashion companies. Before launching The Fitzroy as a dress rental business, Julie and her partner Angela Pastor owned and operated a successful seasonal pop-up shop and online...
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Laura Whitney Sniderman - Founder & CEO of Kinnd Laura launched the group Kinnd 9 months ago at the onset of COVID as a response to the growing epidemic of loneliness. Kinnd is a digital friend-making platform that is de-swipifying and re-humanizing the experience of making a friend online. Currently, Kinnd is a Facebook Group, soon to be app, that now has over 8500 members from 100 countries around the world. Laura has a Masters...
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Maryam Pugh (she/her/hers) is a printmaker based in Philadelphia. She is the owner and CEO of the social justice apparel brand and screen printing workshop Philadelphia Printworks. She is a board member of Tessera Arts Collective which is a studio, gallery, and non-profit dedicated to supporting women (including queer, trans, femme, and non-binary) artists of color in the Greater Philadelphia area. She is also a Made In The Future ...
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Jordan Kristine Seamón is an acclaimed actress, writer, producer, visual artist, author and singer/song-Writer and entrepreneur she is a Philadelphia native that is now based in Atlanta, GA. She landed a starring role, in Academy Award winning director Luca Guadagnino’s HBO television drama series ‘We Are Who We Are,’ which was released in September 2020. Jordan stars as Caitlin Poythress, a teenager navigating romance and sexualit...
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Carly King is a folk singer songwriter & musician living in Jackson, Wyoming. This past month she released her Debut single "Mountain’s, Alone." an acoustic fingerpicking mountain tune that has already reached thousands of listeners world wide, and has made its way onto Spotifys release radar. Carly's lyrical focus on the environment and wilderness are at the forefront of her music and mission as artist. Her music can be found o...
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Cece and Ryan talk about sound baths, Tom Ford, Beyonce, Barbara Streisand and more as they unite for the first episode ever in person. Little did you know that the show started on the heels of COVID. Cece and Ryan were never able to record together, they finally came together for this two part episode. Full video episode can be found on our YOUTUBE channel. Stay tuned for next week and our musical guest and performance!
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Nadya Okamoto is a 22-year-old Harvard student. She is the Founder of PERIOD (period.org), an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma that she founded at the age of 16. Under her leadership as Executive Director for five years, PERIOD addressed over 1.5 million periods and registered over 800 campus chapters in all 50 states and 50 other countries. In 2017, Nadya ran for public office in Cambridge, MA at age 19 — a...
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