23 episodes

Welcome to THE RISE. This is a motivational podcast where we talk to different people in the entertainment industry, who are trying to bust through that glass ceiling and leave their footprint. In this podcast we talk industry, we talk business, we talk Shhhhh, we motivate and get things done.

Music: Higher up/ Shane Ivers

"THE RISE" with your host Marc Basil VIAGGIfilms

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

Welcome to THE RISE. This is a motivational podcast where we talk to different people in the entertainment industry, who are trying to bust through that glass ceiling and leave their footprint. In this podcast we talk industry, we talk business, we talk Shhhhh, we motivate and get things done.

Music: Higher up/ Shane Ivers

    EP. #23 - Successful Entrepreneur and Real Estate Broker - Frank DiTommaso

    EP. #23 - Successful Entrepreneur and Real Estate Broker - Frank DiTommaso

    In this weeks episode, I've decided to do something a little different.  Usually I have a guest on the show that is involved in some facet of the entertainment industry with the intention to be motivational and inspiring.  This week I have Frank DiTommaso, a successful entrepreneur and real estate broker, to share is story about how he became a successful main stay in the NY real estate game and almost lost everything on an investment gone bust. He walks us through the downward spiral of his investment, how he almost lost everything, managed to keep his head above water and come out on the other side more successful than before.  



    Frank DiTommaso also hosts his own weekly podcast... " REAL TALK" with Frank DiTommaso.  

    available on: spotify, google podcast, stitch, radio public, pocket cast and anchor.fm. 

    • 37 min
    EP. # 22 - Actress, Writer, Producer and filmmaker - Iliana Guilbert part 2

    EP. # 22 - Actress, Writer, Producer and filmmaker - Iliana Guilbert part 2

    In this episode we talk about dreams... Aspirations...and her goals and how she plans to achieve them all!!!

    • 52 min
    EP. #21 - ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER AND FILMMAKER - ILIANA GUIBERT part 1

    EP. #21 - ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER AND FILMMAKER - ILIANA GUIBERT part 1

    In this weeks episode, my guest Iliana Guibert and I discuss what it's been like for her in this crazy business we love so much.  7 years ago she saw an opportunity to really dive into show business full steam ahead and has taken it.  Now, she has an extensive IMDB page with credits such as Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Quantico ... just to name a few, and so many more to her name.   One credit we talk about in particular was her passion project that she had written and produced as well as starred in, TWICE UPON A TIME, a short film that has gone on to win nearly 20 festival awards.  

    • 43 min
    EP. # 20 - ACTRESS, MODEL, BLOGGER, MOM - MAJA MCILRAVY

    EP. # 20 - ACTRESS, MODEL, BLOGGER, MOM - MAJA MCILRAVY

    In this weeks episode I bring on a blast from the past.  a 20 year friendship that all started while pounding the same pavement and chasing the same dreams.  Maja McIlravy comes on as we talk about her journey back into performing.  What she is doing to hone her craft... how she is striving to be an inspiration with her blog and how she is utilizing all of this to set a  good example for her daughters.  We also discuss mom life... her running up in the MAXIM COVER GIRL COMPETITION and along the way we take it back 20 years and tell stories and discuss the differences in life and business then vs. now. 

    • 48 min
    EP. #19 - Musicuan/ Sound engineer Linndz of LINNDZ PRODUCTIONZ

    EP. #19 - Musicuan/ Sound engineer Linndz of LINNDZ PRODUCTIONZ

    Linndz and I discuss the music culture in NYC in the 80s and 90s. His influences that inspired him to follow his passion and help cultivate the NYC underground urban music scene. We also discuss his long process in educating himself about his passion... His success and failures and keeps him moving forward.

    • 49 min
    EP. 18 - STOP OVERTHINKING AND HAVE FAITH EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT FOR THE BEST!!!

    EP. 18 - STOP OVERTHINKING AND HAVE FAITH EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT FOR THE BEST!!!

    This is the resurgence of THE RISE. After a hiatus I'm back every single week. In this impromptu.... spontaneous episode, I talk about how not overthinking and just BELIEVING is always a better way to live life. I talk about different instances, both professionally and personally, in my life were this has benefitted the most. I also discuss where I've recent gotten my inspiration from over the past 2 years and how I continue to have faith and believe that I will get where I need to be in life.

    • 18 min

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9 Ratings

9 Ratings

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Genuine!

I’ve known Marc since he was 20/21 yrs old.
He’s a true and genuine with his passion for acting, performing and entertaining.
More importantly he’s also a true and genuine person in life!
I’m a podcast nerd and manic. I listen to over 20hrs of podcasts per week and I can honestly say Marc’s podcast is awesome!

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