Been Here

Camille Simone Thomas
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This show is for the "emerging" for the "up next" for all the people who are in process and wondering how others are doing it. When we finally "make it" we can say we've always Been Here.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Devin Kessler

    In this interview, we discuss Devin's identity as an artist, creative origins, early acting experiences, and educational background. She shares several stories of how her artistic journey began and the adversity she faced at her PWI in theatre school as a Black student, a car accident where she had to relearn how to walk again, and her eventual success in The Godfather of Harlem and Crystal Lake (now streaming on Peacock!)

  2. Sep 16

    Jordyn Danyelle Davis

    The primary topic of the interview with Jordyn Danyelle Davis centers on her multifaceted career as a musical artist and composer.  Raised near Detroit and having moved frequently as a military child, Davis's eclectic musical style was heavily shaped by Canadian indie alternative rock and TV shows like Degrassi, rather than traditional local genres.  She talks about losing her fellowship at the Kennedy Center and overcoming that to currently play the bass eight shows a week for the Broadway musical Titanique and her Carnegie Hall debut on Juneteenth. If you want to listen to an interview about overcoming the odds and making your career as an artist this is for you! https://www.theejordyndavis.com/ IG: Jordyndanyelledavis

  3. Aug 10

    Dr. Daniela Bushiri

    An interview with Dr. Daniela Bushiri who recently graduated with her PhD in chemical engineering from Columbia University on May 4, 2026. By doing so, she became the first Congolese woman, and the first Black woman in recent years, to earn a PhD from Columbia's chemical engineering department.  Follow her on IG @Dr.DanielaBushiri

  4. Aug 6

    Morgan Scott Part 3 of 3

    In the third and final part of this interview, Morgan discusses her upcoming sabbatical and personal transition, exploring producing and upcoming projects, and gives advice to younger artists.

  5. Jul 17

    Morgan Scott Part 2 of 3

    Continuing our interview with actor Morgan Scott part 2 focuses on her transition from drama school to a professional acting career. We talk about:The Conservatory Experience at Juilliard:her early career, understudying on Broadway, and eventually starring in a Broadway show.The Reality of a working actors life

  6. Jun 22

    Morgan Scott Pt 1 of 3

    Morgan Scott, a professional actor and 2022 Juilliard graduate, discusses her artistic journey, beginning with her early childhood in South Carolina and Georgia, her move to China at age 10, and her eventual path to conservatory training

  7. Jun 16

    Maleek Rae Part 3 of 3

    In this final episode Maleek discusses their 10 year plan, personal and financial accountability, and preparation for the future.

  8. Jun 8

    Maleek Rae Part 2 of 3

    In part 2 of episode 1 of the Been Here podcast Camille and Maleek discusss Embracing the Process, Avoiding traps, maintaining integrity, and creating purpose driven art. The third and final part of episode 1 drops on Monday, June 15th!

  9. May 31

    Maleek Rae Part 1 of 3

    This episode features Camille Simone Thomas interviewing her best friend, Maeek Rae in the inaugural episode of the "Been Here" podcast. They discuss their 15 years of friendship, Maleek’s artistic identity as a gender-queer playwright, director, lyrcist, and performer. Explore Maleek’s artistic lineage from Toni Morrison to their grandfather and talk about persisting as an artist in NYC.

  10. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Welcome to the Been Here Podcast

    In this episode host Camille Simone Thomas introduces what the Been Here Podcast is and why she started it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aoifNXeFfs

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About

This show is for the "emerging" for the "up next" for all the people who are in process and wondering how others are doing it. When we finally "make it" we can say we've always Been Here.

Information

  • Creator
    Camille Simone Thomas
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Camille Simone Thomas
  • Show Website
    Been Here