The Whole Picture

The Whole Picture

Candid conversations with filmmakers and creatives about what makes them thrive beyond the credits, hustle, and highlight reel. -- Hosted by Brittany Lewis @BrittanyLewisOfficial BrittanyLynnLewis.com

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July 9, 2025 56 mins

In this episode of The Whole Picture, I sat down with Kimberly DiPersia — actor, writer, director, producer, and Artistic Director of All the Line Studio and Incubator. We explored what it means to wear many hats as a creative, how to navigate identity as a multi-hyphenate, and why building community matters in today’s independent film landscape. Kimberly shares her journey from Shakespeare stages to film sets, her vision for empow...

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What really holds actors back—bad luck, tough competition, or something deeper? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Albert Bramante, NYC talent agent and author of Rise Above the Script, to unpack the hidden forces that keep creatives stuck.

Albert blends his rare experience as both a psychologist and a full-service agent to reveal why so many actors experience burnout, self-sabotage, and impostor syndrome—and how to ac...

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What does it really take to stay the course when life throws everything at you: financial ruin, job loss, a near-death experience, and the crushing weight of uncertainty? In this raw and inspiring episode, Brittany sits down with Kevin Jacobson Jr., entrepreneur, sales expert, and co-founder of Leverage AI, to unpack the wild twists and powerful lessons from his unconventional journey.

Kevin shares how getting hit by a car at 40 mph...

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If you’ve ever felt like the weird one in the room… this episode is for you.Goose Dunlavey went from feeling like an outsider as a kid to becoming the breakout personality behind Skool Games and now Skool IRL, a global tour bringing entrepreneurs together in real life.In this conversation, Goose shares:🔥 How he taught himself to be an extrovert🔥 What most successful creators have in common 🔥 How his experience in school shaped h...

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Kandis James had it all on paper—but walked away from her job, packed a bag, and left the country. What came next? A silent meditation retreat that shook her to her core, a new relationship with intuition, and a completely different approach to business and communication.

In this episode of The Whole Picture, we explore:🧘‍♀️ What she learned from a multi-day silent meditation retreat
🌍 Why she left her job and moved overseas

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In this heartfelt episode of The Whole Picture, Josh Forti opens up about his return to Christianity, his unique experience growing up homeschooled, and the family dynamics that helped shape his worldview. We explore how Josh developed the core values that now guide both his life and his work—and what’s next for his movement, the Golden Mic Method.

We also dive into:
🙌 The personal shifts that brought him back to faith
🏡 How...

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The world knows Kaeli Sweigard as a 7-figure business consultant for coaches. But today, she's giving us the whole picture and chatting about the unexpected lessons that shaped her success.

From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to cooking, to understanding the skill of learning, Kaeli shares how she stays engaged and creative long-term.

We dive into:

🥋 How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu transformed her mindset for business & life.

🧠 Why self-awareness...

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Running a business is one thing—running a business while raising six kids is another level entirely.


Yael Bendahan is an online business strategist who has built a thriving company while being a full-time mom.


But today, she’s giving us The Whole Picture and sharing how motherhood became not just a responsibility, but a superpower in her entrepreneurial journey.


In this episode, we dive into:


👶 How Yael balances a la...

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The world knows RJ Ahmed as a podcasting powerhouse—interviewing top entrepreneurs like Russell Brunson and building a thriving podcast agency.

But today, he’s giving us The Whole Picture and sharing what fuels him beyond the business world.

In this episode, we dive into:


🎹 How playing the piano became an unexpected creative outlet
🧠 Why curiosity is his greatest superpower (and how it led him to new passions)
🎙 What pod...

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The world knows Reef Colman as an AI expert and the founder of WeAssist.io, but today, we’re exploring a whole different side of him—his passion for feeding children, personal growth, and his unique outlook on life.In this episode of The Whole Picture, Reef shares his perspective on the education system, why he believes nourishing kids goes beyond just food, and the spiritual and personal development journey that shapes his work.We...

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The world knows Chris Creed as a marketing and tech strategist, working with multimillion-dollar companies. But today, he’s giving us The Whole Picture. In this episode, Chris shares his passion for the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and how it helps high achievers overcome mental roadblocks.

We dive into the unexpected ways tapping, motivation coaching, and personal development have shaped his life and business success.

Plus, w...

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The world knows Andrea Befus as an Air BnB Stratigiest who helps owners make more money. But today, she’s giving us The Whole Picture and chatting about the experiences that shaped her resilience.

From traveling the world as a kid to raising a baby on the go, Andrea shares how she’s built a mindset of “I can do hard things” and how intentionality, adventure, and family have guided her through every stage of life.

📌 In This Episode:

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The world knows Marley Jaxx as a YouTube and content marketing expert for 7-figure coaches, but today, we’re talking about a whole different side of her—acting, producing, and storytelling. 🎬✨

In this episode of The Whole Picture, Marley shares how she balances her thriving business with her passion for film, the mindset shift between entrepreneurship and acting, and the inspiration behind her award-winning documentary, I Got Cance...

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For nearly a decade, I’ve been behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in online business—writing for them, working with them, and watching what it really takes to stay in this game for the long run. In this first episode of The Whole Picture, I’m sharing why I believe long-term success depends on having passions, hobbies, and deep interests outside of work—and how I learned that lesson the hard way. From having a panic at...

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November 23, 2022 19 mins

Have you ever wanted to rekindle an old passion? Or jump back into something that you enjoyed creating before? I’m sharing what helped me get into theater again after a 10-year break!


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What’s it like to experience anxiety when you have a large audience? How do you play full-out for your followers without burning out? In this episode I’m sharing what I learned from meeting some of my favorite actors and musicians!


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In my life I’ve had the privilege of working with and meeting some well-known people. Here’s what I’ve done to make the most of those interactions.
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July 5, 2022 12 mins


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The last few years required us to pivot in ways we never saw coming. Lots of business owners needed to shift what had how they were offering their products. 

Chris Creed decided to go all-in on a live events business just 2 short weeks before the world shut down. Since then, he pivoted several times, but never let go of his long-term vision. 

In this episode, we talk about the mindset needed to make those kinds of decisions. We also ...

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Today I’m sharing a simple mindset shift that gave me SO much freedom when it came to being multi-passionate. I'll also explain how I beat my fear of failure and allowed myself to take action on new things even if I was worried I'd seem "flaky". 


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