I’m proud to say, that my TEDx Eustis talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch at My website: http://www.funnybrowngirl.com/tedx or On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kchNWYVUqaw. or TED.com https://w

How to be Unstoppable

Mar 11th, 2021 36m 46s

Update: April 2022 - My TEDx talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch! I share how to become unstoppable by embracing the lesson of the chicken wing - the ability to re-sauce yourself! It will have you laughing,

Nelu Handa: How to Get Work and Stay Sane

Feb 25th, 2021 39m 56s

Hi Creatives, This week we chat with Nelu Handa, a writer on A Little Late with Lily Singh. Nelu is a writer, actor, improvisor, and comedian. You’ve seen her on Netflix’s Workin’ Moms and The Van Baron Show. Nelu shares with us how she’s n

MSNBC's Ali Velshi: Keys to Success

Feb 11th, 2021 42m 31s

Hello creatives! This week Ali Velshi, television journalist, from MSNBC joins us to share how he went from studying religion to becoming a globally recognized journalist. He shares tools to become successful in one’s creative journey, as well

TV Personality Bevy Smith: It Gets Greater Later

Jan 28th, 2021 49m 12s

Hello Creatives! Bevy Smith joins me this week to talk about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie. Bevy shares inspiration and wisdom on everything from finding the courage to leave her 6-figure corporate job, transit

Spotify Called Me!

Jan 14th, 2021 37m 32s

Hi Creatives! This week I share BIG news – Spotify called me! I also talk about setting intentions for 2021 vs setting goals, our guest next week – Bevy Smith to chat about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie, and of

Plan for Success in 2021 with Jaime Callica

Dec 31st, 2020 1h 4m

Disney Channel and BET favorite, and seen Lifetime alongside Kelly Rowland, actor Jaime Callica takes the hot seat to chat about growing your social media (he has 81.8K IG followers), pursuing your passion, and being part of Tyler Perry’s TV sh

Side Hustles: Advice from a Serial Side Hustler

Dec 17th, 2020 27m 50s

Hi Creatives! This week I answer all your questions about starting and growing a successful Side Hustle. With experience running a profitable comedy career, podcast, and e-commerce business, Shereen Kassam answers all your questions, plus sha

How to Move with Purpose: Storyteller Nia Malika Dixon

Dec 3rd, 2020 36m 36s

Hi Creatives! This week we chat with storyteller Nia Malika Dixon who shares her creative journey and how she moves with purpose. Nia shares her journey to LA, finding her own production company, and creating and launching a film festival.

Side Hustlers: How to Maximize Your Profits

Nov 19th, 2020 40m 16s

This week, Henry Gibson share with us financial advice, tips, and tricks to maximize our financial savings. This is not a sponsored episode – Henry is a friend and actor who offered up his time to provide advice. Henry Gibson-Garcia be

Told to Apologize for Being Muslim

Nov 5th, 2020 24m 36s

Ep 59: Told to Apologize for Being Muslim Last week, the Islam Channel featured me in a piece about being Muslim and losing my radio gig. I’m Shereen Kassam – comedian, podcaster, speaker, actress, ex-radio host, and entreprene

How to Start a Successful Side Hustle in 3 Steps

Oct 22nd, 2020 35m 56s

How to Start a Successful Side Hustle in 3 Steps What is a side hustle - any activity outside of your day job that helps you make more money Different types of side hustles - drive uber, doordash, taskrabbit, instacart...but I wa

Bob Sumner: How to Be a Star

Oct 7th, 2020 33m 28s

Welcome to the Creative Breakthrough I am your host Shereen Kassam This week, we continue our conversation with the Founder of Def Comedy Jam – Bob Sumner Before we jump in to part 2 of our conversation with Bob – T

Bob Sumner: Creating Def Comedy Jam and Advice to Excel in Your Creative Journey

Sep 24th, 2020 50m 45s

Announcements We are trending in Nigeria! That makes 16 countries around the world. I am so grateful for you all for tuning in week after week! Check out my new website redesign at www.funnybrowngirl.com While you’re there, take the podca

Welcome to Season 3! Future guests, life updates, and more!

Sep 10th, 2020 16m 29s

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Creative Breakthrough Podcast! After a three month, hiatus I am back! When I took a break from this podcast in June 2020, COVID was in full swing, I had been furloughed from my full-time job, all the comedy clubs

How to Start a Successful Side Hustle; Hiatus until September 10th

Jun 4th, 2020 27m 6s

Host Shereen Kassam, a serial side hustler, shares her tips and advice on starting a successful side hustle and ideas to get you started. She also shares her thoughts about the recent murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, an

Director Tina Mabry: How to Positively Handle Rejection

May 21st, 2020 49m 6s

This week, we chat: How to handle rejection How not to let rejection turn in to resentment And the 4 ways to be successful in your creative journey Tina Mabry, our guest from Episode 2 of Creative Breakthrough, shared her thoughts on dealin

Writer/Director Felicia Pride: How to Create a Positive Mindset and Apply to Writing Competitions

May 7th, 2020 34m 49s

This week I discuss my third week of furlough from Walt Disney World, my own creative breakthrough, and how I’m staying sane. Felicia Pride, from episode 33, released her first short film this week - Tender. In this episode, she talks about

How to Deal with Being Laid Off from Disney Due to COVID-19

Apr 23rd, 2020 39m 48s

This week, host Shereen Kassam, chats about being laid off from Disney due to COVID-19 and why now is the perfect time to start or continue pursuing your creative passion. Shereen also chat the importance of maintaining a schedule and not allo

Comedian Damon Williams: How to Adapt and Adjust to Changing Times (COVID-19)

Apr 9th, 2020 1h 3m

Damon Williams is an internationally touring comedian who has been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, and The Tom Joyner Sky Show. We chat about the emotional and financial impacts of COVID-19 and Damon’s advice to creatives dur

Jeff Friday: How to Develop a Mission and Create a Multifaceted Company - American Black Film Ventures

Mar 26th, 2020 50m 19s

Jeff Friday, the CEO of American Black Film Festival Ventures, a multifaceted company specializing in the production of live events, television and films focused on African American culture shares why he discovered ABFF. It’s an unsettling ti

What I Learned at Playlist Live – a Conference for Content Creators

Mar 12th, 2020 30m 41s

Playlist Live conference strategies, learnings, and more! Shereen shares what she learned at this conference for YouTube and TikTok influencers. Big shout out to the UK and Zimbabwe where Creative Breakthrough is trending, as is both episode

Writer Maaza Mengiste: How to Tell Your Story Your Way (Part II of II)

Feb 27th, 2020 40m 46s

Maaza Mengiste, the author of The Shadow King, selected by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of 2019 This week I talk about balancing a Full-Time Job with a Creative Passion! Check out the YouTube video here - https://yout

Writer Maaza Mengiste: How Corporate America Prepares You For a Creative Journey (Part I of II)

Feb 13th, 2020 35m 15s

Maaza Mengiste, the author of The Shadow King, selected by the New York Times as one of the 100 most notable books of 2019 Who is Maaza Mengiste? Maaza Mengiste is a novelist and essayist. She is the author of the forthcoming novel (September 2

YouTube Personality JP Lambiase: How to Grow Your Brand and Your Channel on YouTube

Jan 30th, 2020 42m 44s

JP Lambiase, YouTube Personality of the Hellthy Junkfood channel with over 2.2M subscribers Who is JP Lambiase? Chef and YouTube personality best known as the co-creator of the food channel HellthyJunkFood, which has amassed over 2.2 million