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Mischa with veteran broadcast journalist Michaela Pereira during their conversation on April 30, 2022 at KBLA.
MISCHA'S GUEST ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
Qurious
Author, Artist & Businesswoman
Los Angeles author, photographer, artist and businesswoman, Qurious joins me this Saturday on The Back Story to unpack what she refers to as “her amazing life”. Because I absolutely do believe that every single human being has a story or two or three worth sharing, I am particularly excited about my conversation with Qurious because of how we met. Without telling you everything, I stopped to talk to Qurious because of the light and energy that was emanating from her. As we talked, she shared that she has wanted to be interviewed on KBLA for years. It gave me great pleasure to call her a week or so later and surprise her with an invitation to be on my show for Women’s History Month. Thankfully, she was as happy to accept my invitation as I was to extend it. Click my guest's image to learn more about her amazing work. Click here to listen to our conversation in real time on the designated date.
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Mischa with Tavis Smiley at the start of their conversation on January 15, 2022 at KBLA.
Only when God and the universe conspire together on your behalf do you receive an opportunity that aligns so strategically with your life's calling that you are left completely mesmerized.
After being assigned the cover story for the Fall 2021 issue of Suite Life SoCal Magazine, I had the honor of interviewing the legendary broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley on August 9, 2021 about his new radio station. Six weeks later, I received a call from Mr. Smiley saying in part, "I'd like to offer you your own show where you interview writers about writing." My initial thought as I reflected on my long standing love affair with words and books and stories: Are you serious, God? My next thought: Okay. Though intimidating, this makes so much sense.
After coming to myself, there was no question in my mind that all I had done over the last 17 years in the writing, interviewing space was responsible for God placing this blessing in my hand. Having been faithful over small platforms, it was easy to see how God could believe I was ready to step onto this larger platform.
My inaugural show on KBLA TALK 1580 was October 2, 2021. In October 2022, my show was renewed for a second year. I must say I am having the most amazing time meeting and being in conversation with some of the most beautiful people. READ MORE
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Mischa with Tracy Grant and Katrina Nelson, creators of the hit show LACE. Streaming on ALLBLK.
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"Mischa, you belong on television. You're too beautiful for radio. Not to mention you'd be really great for TV."
MARILYN R. ATLAS
Talent Manager & Film Producer
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"I would rather flirt with failure than never dance with my joy."
MARYLAND GOVERNOR WES MOORE
Mischa's KBLA Guest Gallery
I can't even begin to explain the joy that fills my soul from curating meaningful conversations with beautiful people. Listening, probing, exploring perspectives, asking questions that walk us through the hallways of one's back story is beyond gratifying. Meet those I've had the pleasure of being in conversation with by clicking on their photo.
Dr. Daniel Black
Author & Professor
Lisa Marie Lovett
Host of Seasoned
Dialogue Podcast
Cassie Betts
Host of Talk
Tech to Me
David Begnaud
CBS Mornings Show
National Correspondent
Marvin Winans Sr.
Pastor of
Perfecting Church
Marvin Winans Jr.
Pastor of Perfecting
Home Church
Zo Williams
Host of Voice of Reason
Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter
CEO of V&J Holdings Company
Marvin Winans III
Actor
Dr. Marcus Norris
Founder of South Side Symphony
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Rasul Aquil
Serial Entrepreneur
Dr. Shalonda Crawford
Host of The
Dr. Sunshine Show
Michelle Francis
Owner of
Bailey's Daisy
Ahkei Togun
Actor in Stage Play
PICNIC
Halima Lucas
Filmmaker
& TV Writer
Darnell Brown
TV/Filmmaker
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Michael Meador
CEO of
California Greenworks
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David McNeill
Executive Director
Baldwin Hills Conservancy
Robin Ayers
Host of
The RA Report
Robyn Gardenhire
Founder of City
Ballet of LA
Ariyan Johnson
UC Irvine Dance
Historian
Dr. Melody McCloud
Author of Black
Women's Wellness
Dorothy Gilliam
Author of
Trailblazer
Violet Apple
CEO of
Girl Scouts of
Central Maryland
Cheryl Heard
CEO of
Los Angeles
Urban League
Warren Leight
Playwright
Stacy Spikes
Author & Co-founder of Movie Pass
Jonathan Slavin
Actor
Austin Highsmith
Actor
C. J. Lindsey
Actor
Jonathan Sandville
President & CEO
of AABLI
Virgil Roberts
Entertainment
Attorney & Co-founder of AABLI
Rodney Perry
Comedian & Actor
Alex Morris
Actor
Ivan Bates
Baltimore City
State's Attorney
Gregg Daniel
Actor & Theater Director
Veronica Hendrix
Pantry Chef
Gary Phillips
Author of South
Central Noir
G.NO Venus
Singer & Songwriter
Devyn Bakewell
Author of Greater Love and Greater Life
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Kathleen Troy
Author & Animal Enthusiast
Yona Deshommes
Founder of Riverchild Media
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Iona Morris
Actress & Director
Tabitha Brown
Actress & New York Times Bestselling Author
Matt Orduna
Actor
Rev. Joshua Daniels
Senior Pastor,
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
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Luenell
Comedian
Edwonda White
Comedian
Chrysta Bilton
Author of Normal Family
Dr. Jeff Gardere
America's Psychologist & National Correspondent
Chef Babette
Chef & Co-Owner of Stuff I Eat
Dr. Nina Harawa
Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine
Malik Mahummad
Owner of
Malik Books
LaKetta Caldwell
Author of Khloe's
Beautiful Blues
Dr. Jeshana Johnson
Psychologist & Host of Let's Get Intimate
Tia Timpson
Stroke Survivor
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Don Amice
Host of Don Amice vs Everybody plus Crysta & Kiara
Danny Morrison
Host of The Danny Morrison Show
Rev. Keon Gerow
Founder of Catalyst Church
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Kiara Imani
Author of Therapy Isn't Just for White People
Courtney Nichole
Lead Actor of Mommie & Clyde
Alretha Thomas
Writer and Producer of Mommie & Clyde
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Carrie Keller
Owner of Life
Aromatherapy
Omar Sharif Jr.
Actor and Author of A Tale of Two Omars
Dakotah Faunteroy
Award Winning Ballet Daner
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Nate Holden
Retired California State Senator
Farajii Muhammad
Host of The Culture
Mike Newhouse
LA City Council Candidate
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Tracy Allen
Life Coach
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Leanetta Jessie
Juvenile Justice Advocate
Wanda Bynum Duckett
Former Pastor & Poet
Imani Kallid
Author of There Was Violence
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Michaela Pereira
Good Day LA Morning Host
Bryant Odega
LA City Council Candidate
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Anthony Sparks
Writer, Producer and Showrunner of Queen Sugar, Seasons 1-6
Tiauna Jackson
Founder of The Jackson Agency
Lynne Durbin
Retired Attorney turned Political Activist
Shanarra Owens
Owner of The Peekabook
Experience
Viyae McWhite
Founder of Pursuing My Story Mentoring Group
Tim Todd
Author of The Moral & Social Force
Dr. William A. Spann
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Kiki Finley
CEO of Point Blank
Management
Tracey Lewis-Giggetts
Author of Black Joy
Elizabeth Lopez
Co-Author of Dating Your Character
Devorah Rubenstein
Co-Author of Dating Your Character
Marilyn Atlas
Co-Author of Dating Your Character
Lynne Twist
Author of The Soul of Money
Jason & Tia Owens
Teacher & Social Worker
Robert Murphy
CEO of Comprehensive Discipline Solutions
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Lorraine Adams
Pulitzer Prize Writer
Patrice Marshall McKenzie
Social Justice Advocate
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Malina Moye
World Famous Guitarist
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Michael Phillips
Author of Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns
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Sherlonda Hamilton
Founder of Pretty Lady Mobile Hair Salon
Tavis Smiley
Owner of KBLA 1580
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Letitia Clark
Author of Mommy is the Mayor
Tracy Grant
Co-Creator of LACE
Katrina Nelson
Co-Creator of LACE
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Lavar Jacobs
CEO of Not Just October
Karen Jackson
CEO of Sisters Network Inc.
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John Brothers
President of T Rowe Price Foundation
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Jennifer Vassel
Author of I Am Unique
Jason Mott
Winner of 2021 Book Award for Fiction
J. E. Green
Author of I Am Love
Wyllisa Bennett
CEO of WRB Public Relations Firm
Bridgett Holden
Founder of She Bridges PR
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Zeus Benitez
Actor in Baby Girl
Tobyus Green
Actor in Baby Girl
Don B. Welch
CEO of Don B. Welch Productions
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Cheryl Williamson
Author of Soul Reborn
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Jon Gordon
Author of The Energy Bus
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Anne-Lyse Wealth
Author of Dream of Legacy
Dr. Roger Davis
President of Community College of Beaver County
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Ellie Diop
Money and Branding Coach
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Cheryl Grace
CEO of Powerful Penny
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Sarah Harris
CEO of Suite Life SoCal Magazine
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"The hardest thing you will ever do
is trust yourself."
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