Dec 2, 2020
Today’s episode features actress, comedian, author and
speaker, Kim Coles. The New York native made her TV debut on
"Showtime at the Apollo" in the late 80s, went on to appear on
season one of “In Living Color,” before moving on to star as
Synclaire James in 90s sitcom "Living Single,” which centered the
lives of six Black friends and young professionals living life in
Brooklyn for five seasons. Starring alongside Queen Latifah, Kim
Fields and Erika Alexander, the iconic show was pivotal in moving
the needle on expanding representation of Black women on
television.
Since "Living Single," in addition to continuing her acting
and comedy career, appearing in series such as “Frasier” and “One
on One,” hosting BET’s game show “Pay It Off” and most recently
Bounce TV sitcom “In The Cut,” Kim has expanded her life’s work to
include helping others find their gifts through storytelling. As a
strategic coach, speaker and author of three books, including
Amazon Bestseller “Open Your G.I.F.T.S.” Kim is teaching inspiring
entrepreneurs to own their authentic stories to inspire
others to learn, laugh and leave their own powerful
legacy.
Listen as we discuss how Kim found her path to acting and
comedy growing up in Brooklyn, her experience breaking into the
entertainment industry and conquering rejection, the legacy of
"Living Single” for Black women, and how to pivot on purpose to
hone all of your strengths, talents and treasures.