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Renton Kirk Learmont was a Trinidadian American who pursued a career as an actor trainer and casting director. He studied acting in Strasberg and Susan Batson in LA and NY and was represented by the Carson Organization. Renton was also a strong swimmer, swing dancer, roller-skater and Brazilian martial artist. Renton unexpectedly passed away at age 34 in 2004. His memorial was held on October 3, 2004, at Riverside Memorial Chapel and was attended by over 500 friends, family, skaters, singers, drummers, Rumi poetry, steel pan player, and Capoeira music.
GET A GRIP is the product of a short film entitled: THE END OF THE RUN which was screened at the NY FILM ANTHOLOGY + SAN FRANCISCO FESTIVAL. It was written by Renton, in which he played a NY quad skater whose life spirals out of control because of alcohol and prescription drugs. The film consisted of a diverse cast and varied story lines, addressing issues of racism, nationalism, and sexuality. It was shot in the fall of 2023, Upstate and Manhattan with approximately 30 actors. Fifty cast and crew members came together to help with funding.

Winsome is a highly respected Casting Director and Founder of the global casting agency, Winsome Sinclair and Associates. She began her career in the film and television industry under Spike Lee and has gained over 57 casting credits such as "Barber Shop," "All Eyez On Me," “The Cookout,” “Crooklyn,” "Hating Obama." Winsome is also a producer, motivational speaker, content creator, brand ambassador and published author of "You Are My SONshines". Follow her: @thesomeysinclair

Lynna Davis is an accomplished actress, dancer, and skater. She has various credits on TV, film, commercials, concerts, and professional dance roller-skating, having worked with notable clients such as Aviccii, Black Girls Rock and AOL Summer Stage. Lynna is recognized by the media, with features in Daily News, LA Times, and Good Day NY. She has skated in Get A Grip, choreographed and casted in14 cities worldwide including France and Japan. Follow her at: @Lynna'movingstar Http://lynnamovingstar.wixsite.com/lynnamovingstar
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Ed Holley, a former youth baseball coach in New York City, met Kanard Lewis in 2010. After working together, Kanard's mother trusted Ed to care for him in case of an emergency. He became known as Preacherman through his soulful music blends prophetic lore with ironic metaphor. Preacherman's live performances are considered must-see underground gems in NYC. He was an actor on Get A Grip. www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk_printable.asp?epk_id=

Deb S excels in crafting compelling narratives for corporations, nonprofits, and entertainment properties based on her over 20 years of experience. Her background in project and IT management gives her a unique perspective and skillset to deliver rewarding results. Deb specializes in creating digital experiences for a global healthcare company. She was a producer on Get A Grip/ She is passionate about cultivating solutions and promoting ethical and social responsibility in the digital space, as well as capturing nature and culture through photography. Follow her at: @The_Hudson_Photographer

Jason Maradik is a former Ford Model with international experience in Hamburg, Munich, Germany, Cape Town, London, and Tokyo. He relocated from Miami to NYC in September 2003 and began studying acting, signing with The Glasser Group for Personal Management. He also played Officer Hal on Get A Grip and was Renton's roommate at the time. Follow him at: @i_am_j_lee
**WE WISH TO THANK BERNADETTE DONAWA [RENTON’s MOTHER] AND CAROL ARCHER [RENTON’s AUNT]**
-Creator/Host: Ozzie Stewart - onthecallpodcast.com
-Guest: Sharu KJ Jackson @kayessejay
-Exec. Producer - Ozzie Stewart @otc_podcast20
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-Editor/Music: Cheese Slice Films @cheeseslicefilms
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Kenyatta Jackson is a highly experienced real estate professional with over a decade of expertise in the leasing and marketing of high-end residential real estate. His background includes extensive experience in both on-site and off-site residential leasing and real estate marketing, as well as managing luxury Class-A residential projects.

Mr. Jackson began his real estate career at Durst Fetner Residential as an Assistant Leasing Manager, where he quickly developed a reputation as a results-oriented professional who could be relied upon to achieve challenging leasing and occupancy goals. He provided information about the apartments and the community to prospective residents and scheduled visits to the community. He leased apartments at an acceptable determined percentage, typically averaging approximately 65% to 70% of total prospects. He also supported overall marketing efforts and offered input and suggestions regarding promotions and advertisements.

After several years at Durst Fetner, Kenyatta was recruited to serve as Leasing and Marketing Manager at Central Park South Associates. In this role, he conducted a full review of the company's leasing and marketing process, built traffic and brand with the assistance of an advertising agency, and analyzed and reported on prospect sourcing, feedback, and expectations to the management team. He has also successfully reduced building vacancy rates and broker commission payouts by implementing an aggressive marketing strategy.

In addition to his work as Leasing and Marketing Manager at Central Park South Associates, Kenyatta is also the President and Principal Broker at Twelve By Two Real Estate Group, a position he has held since 2015. He leverages his extensive knowledge of the New York City rental/ sales real estate market, rental trends, neighborhood demographics, industry marketing platforms, and latest real estate technology to oversee all aspects of his clients' real estate deals. He is a highly successful negotiator and maintains solid relationships with his clients through excellent communication and customer service.

Kenyatta has undergone extensive training in Fair Housing, Tenant-Landlord Laws, and HUD, HPD, and DHCR regulations. He is well-versed in rent stabilization and staff supervision and development. He obtained his Real Estate Broker Certification/License and Real Estate SalesPerson Certification/License from New York University, where he was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Freemasons. Earlier in his career, he served in the United States Army as a Specialist (E4) and was a member of the coordination committee for the annual community feeding and toy drive. He currently serves on The Penn Foundation board.
Follow him at: https://www.facebook.com/kenyatta.jackaon

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Christopher Duncan has lived in England and the US, where he has been residing for 24 years, making him a - British South African American. Christopher is a multi-talented entertainment professional who graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in 2006. With over 5 years of experience as a Financial Aid Advisor and Promoter at the same institution, Christopher has demonstrated his commitment to the arts in various roles. He is an artist with a passion for painting, writing, playing guitar, singing, and songwriting. Christopher's latest creations include a children's book and music recordings, which he is currently in the process of publishing, along with new artwork.
Check out his art on Instagram at:@duncan.mckewan.art

Su Polo went to SUNY New Paltz for a BFA in Painting and is an accomplished artist, designer and makeup artist with a background in painting, video and TV production, graphic designer 3D designer for FAO Schwarz windows, worked for the last 8 years as a graphic production designer at KIND. Her passion for community work began in high school where she helped create dramas, comedies, and children’s plays that were taken to neighboring schools and nursing homes. Su's creative pursuits include stage set design, poetry, singing and songwriting. She has designed stage sets for The Alternative New Year's Day Spoken Word/Performance Extravaganza for over a decade, for over ten years, such as: P A'LANTE A LA LUZ (Charge Into The Light) and SOLARIS, which reflects thematic issues that the event has highlighted since its inception, such as the celebration and preservation of our planet’s natural wonders, climate change, social justice, the power of the spoken word and participated in many Figment events as a sculptor, on Governors Island with 7’ kinetic works titled Umbrella Reliquary l and ll and smaller pieces, utilizing found objects, emphasizing the importance of repurposing materials.
As a jazz vocalist, musician and curator, Su has provided a platform for spoken word artists and musicians for 25 years through the Saturn Series. Currently, she is studying at the Art Students League and enjoys photography and painting still life and landscapes in watercolor.
Follow Su at: @skylarksinging1 and www.supolo.com

-Creator/Host: Ozzie Stewart - onthecallpodcast.com
-Guest: Chris Duncan/Su Polo - @duncan.mckewan.art +  @SuPoloNYC 
-Exec. Producer - Ozzie Stewart @otc_podcast20
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-Editor/Music: Cheese Slice Films @cheeseslicefilms
-Artwork by: Crystal Shipp aka 'The Tree Lady'
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Rich studied at CUNY Brooklyn College, then began DJing at underground clubs at the age of 20, at Taggaris, Wednesdays on E 86th St for example, after which he began a 2 year residency at Hippopotamus, an East Side nightspot.
Meantime he worked part- time for a travel agency for 5 years, before moving to a computerized company, where he stayed for 8 years. He then worked at Kennedy travel in 1988 before buying the agency.
In 2003 his company, Kennedy Travel, one of the first leisure agencies in the world to specialize in LGBTQ travel, became affiliated to First in Service Travel which has offices in NEW YORK, LA, MIAMI, BOGOTA, MADRID, TORONTO.
During all this time, Rich has traveled all around the world from Russia to Morocco, to Europe to Asia, on trains, planes, ships.
He has visited Port of Spain: 36 (2020); Ocho Rios/Negril: 9 (2019); Puerto Rico, Columbia, Bahamas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Houston, Miami, Boston.
Follow him at: https://www.facebook.com/richard.pampinella

-Creator/Host: Ozzie Stewart - onthecallpodcast.com
-Guest: Rich Pampinello - @soca.junkie
-Exec. Producer - Ozzie Stewart @otc_podcast20
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-Editor/Music: Cheese Slice Films @cheeseslicefilms
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-Website: James Bailey
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Marilyn Reyes, born and raised in The Bronx, is a mother, grandmother, activist, public health worker, HARM REDUCTIONIST, STILL IN THE PURSUIT FOR EQUALITY /JUSTICE FOR ALL, and so much more.. “ALL I DO IS IN LOVE” is her mantra.

Fueled by her experiences and her desire to improve job prospects for people coming home from incarceration, Marilyn has worked for Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL-NY), and a Board member since 2021 a statewide grassroots membership organization that builds power among low-income people affected by HIV/AIDS, the drug war, mass incarceration, and homelessness in order to create healthy and just communities.
She served as a Peer Educator with New York Harm Reduction Educators (NYHRE), a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of marginalized, low-income persons who use drugs or engage in sex work, their loved ones, and their communities. Marilyn is also Co-Director for the Peer Network of New York (PNNY) and a member of the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Marilyn's work uplifts her own experiences but also the experiences of so many women who have had their lives upended by the failed war on drugs and mass incarceration.

Since 2018, Marilyn has also worked as a Wellness Advocate with the Relay Initiative, providing peer support services in NYC Emergency Departments for participants after they experience a non-fatal overdose.
From it’s inception, punitive drug laws have served as a tool of oppression. They aggressively target people of color and people experiencing poverty. Understanding the history of the drug war is crucial in understanding its ongoing impact.
On March 17, 2024, Marilyn was sworn into the nationalist party, to fight for Puerto Rican libre.
Contact her at: https://www.peernetworkofnewyork.org

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-Guest: Marilyn Reyes - https://www.vocal-ny.org/
-Exec. Producer - Ozzie Stewart @otc_podcast20
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-Painting by: Betty Leigh
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Mrs. Tiona Laster, descendant of Bishop Rube and Alice Bethea in Albany, and grandparents, Reverend Zeddie and Jinette Mackie of Bethune, SC, also grew up in Albany. Tiona grew up in the church, a devout christian. She was married in Brooklyn and has lived there since, becoming a stay-at-home home-maker, raising 9 children: 6 girls – ages: 7,8,10,12,16/twins + 3 boys – ages: 4,13,24
At the age of 13, the twins, Zay’ani & Zay’ona began a YouTube channel to inspire their viewers through their singing, also in church., dancing, and poking fun at themselves.
They also loved doing people’s hair & nails, and going out to service customers. On one such service-visit to someone, in a home they knew, drugs and sexual assault by 4 men occurred. This begins the saga for Tiona into a world she had never dreamed of being in, and has since prompted her to create a nonprofit - A Mother's Undying Love - advocating for the mothers who find themselves in dire situations and need the support.