"THE RISE" with your host Marc Basil

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.

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!!!

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.  

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.

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.