I Miss Him Podcast Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski

EP  17 - Mayte Garcia is a bellydancer, entrepreneur, mom, animal rescuer and artist. She is most known as Prince's muse and former wife. 
In this episode Mayte discusses how she met Prince and some of the lessons he taught her along the way. She also remembers with Melissa their time together dancing with the NPG Dance Company and on tour in Europe for Mayte's music career. 

IG @MayteJannell 

Credits:


"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:


Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |


All Art by #Jdawnink |


Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |


"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 16 - Chris Payne Dupré  is a Producer, Director, Choreographer and Entrepreneur. With a keen eye for detail and the insight of a visionary, Chris has created works on stage and screen that have captivated audiences worldwide.

One upon a time Chris worked for the one and only Prince. In this episode Chris looks back on his time with Prince. From working with as a back up dancer, to choreographing a part for the Artist's last tour and attending amazing Prince concerts. 

This link is a video being referenced in this episode from a performance where Chris & Melissa partnered as back up dancers for Prince -- > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1D3sccV48&t=343s

Twitter @chrispaynedupre

IG @chrisdupre


Credits:
"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |
All Art by #Jdawnink |
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |
"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 15 - Ross Perlmutter worked in the music business for years as a band manager and at one time ran a band that was on the brink of being signed by Prince's Paisley Park label. Ross had the privilege and honour of meeting Prince and spoke with him in Paisley Park in the late 80s. Ross also happens to have extensive knowledge and experience concerning the music business and happens to be a huge Prince fan! 

In this episode Ross talks about all things Prince with Melissa & Jasia. From meeting Sheila E., BrownMark and being set up on a date with Apollonia (by Prince), this episode is filled with wonderful memories and reflections on Prince. 

#Istillmissprince

Credits:
"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |
All Art by #Jdawnink |
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |
"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 014 w/ Sebastian La Cause is a multi-faceted artist, who has been expressing through the performing arts since childhood. His first articulation was as a professional dancer, working on Broadway, then as an actor in television and film. In 2011 Sebastian began to expand his artistry into storytelling with his provocative digital series Hustling, where he served as writer, director, producer and editor.

Currently La Cause is known for his podcast Chasing Happy an autobiographical, non-fiction Queer tale of truth and transformation.
He's also an award winning indie-filmmaker who's recent short "Disciple" is making waves in the film festival stream.

In the 90s Sebastian was a backup dancer for Prince.
He started his journey w/ Prince dancing the GlamSlam club show Ulysses as "Victor".


In this episode Sebastian reflects on his career with Prince, Mayte Garcia, Jamie King & Melissa Williams.
He shares his favourite memories and remembers how he felt when the Purple One ascended from this earth. 

Full story in the episode. 

https://vimeo.com/sebastianlacause



IG @lacause_iam

Twitter @Being_LaCause

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0478439/

https://linktr.ee/SebastianLaCause


Credits:


"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |
All Art by #Jdawnink |
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |
"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 013- Kevin Stea is an American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, director and model. He has worked as a dancer and choreographer with a number of high-profile artists, including Madonna (he was in 'Truth or Dare' as the Dance Captain for the Blonde Ambition Tour), Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, and has appeared in several movies and television shows. 

Once upon a time Kevin worked as a dancer for Prince. He was an original cast member in Prince's Glam Slam LA club shows "Ulysses" and "Erotic City". 
Before dancing for Prince, Kevin was a HUGE fan. In this episode he recalls watching Purple Rain for the first time(s) in theatre, his time working with Prince and Carmen Electra and many other memories, recollections and reflections. 

Full story in the episode. 

http://www.kevinstea.com/

http://www.thatrogueromeo.com/

IG @kevinstea

Twitter @ThatRogueRomeo

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0824084/

FB https://www.facebook.com/KStea/


Credits:


"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |
All Art by #Jdawnink |
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |
"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 012 - Kamilah's life changed at a Prince concert when she was dancing with friends in the 2nd row. She caught the Purple One's attention and he invited her to dance on stage with him. The rest is history. 

In this episode the triple threat (actress, singer and dancer) Kamilah Barrett Forster tells Melissa and Jasia her captivating story of how she was discovered by Prince and the friendship they carried  throughout his life. She also shares the story of the connect that brought her a Prince so close together, her mother Vinnie Barrett. Vinnie Barrett is an awarded songwriter who has worked with R&B icons Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (founders of Philadelphia International) and penned such hits as “Sideshow” and “Love Won’t Let Me Wait.” Prince was a fan of Vinnie's to say the least. 

Full story in the episode. 

IG @kamilahbarrett4ster
IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2053597/

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"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |
All Art by #Jdawnink |
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |
"Mushroom" by Uros R. |