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Lights Camera Conversation - The Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj Podcast, Los Angeles, CA (2025)

04/04/2025

.Chaya shares updates on his project Darn It Darla! It is is now screening at several festivals 📽️ Visit darnitdarla.com for the screening dates 🎬 Festivals are a fantastic opportunity to network, collaborate, and build your brand. ✨

Enjoy this ‘Express Edition’ update and stream previous episodes of our podcast for free, wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, our full episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

04/04/2025

shares her experience as a producer! 🎬✨ From fire to water, these music video sets have been nothing short of incredible. Stream music and enjoy the vibe! 🎶

Enjoy this ‘Express Edition’ update and stream previous episodes of our podcast for free, wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, our full episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

03/26/2025

Kavita shares insights from the Grammys, highlighting how artists showed support for their colleagues and the CA Wildfire Relief efforts. Meanwhile, Walid channels his talents into producing a crucial benefit for the same cause. We're inspired by their dedication to both art and community support. and .Chaya are showing us how artists can make a difference. 🎬

Enjoy this ‘Express Edition’ update and stream previous episodes of our podcast for free, wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, our full episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

12/18/2024

This week, Kavita and Walid share insights for artists navigating their careers. 🎶 discusses the journey of A&R and the importance of selecting the right songs for release as an independent creative. 🎭 .Chaya offers advice on defining your type and brand to land roles that align with your unique vibe. Inspiring tips for musicians and actors alike!

👉 These ‘Express Edition’ updates will be weekly while you wait for the next season.

In the meantime, stream previous episodes of our podcast for free wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, these episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

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12/12/2024

Walid and Kavita share key lesson from their latest projects! 🎥 This week, took us behind the scenes of filming 's "Lights Out" music video! 🎬 She shared the value of the artist community, highlighting how collaboration and support from their network made the production a success. 💫

Meanwhile, .Chaya spotlighted diversity with Check Please 2 and Check Please 3, plays that offered a platform for artists and supported a diversity scholarship in Hollywood. 🎭

👉 These ‘Express Edition’ updates will be weekly while you wait for the next season.

In the meantime, stream previous episodes of our podcast for free wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, these episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

12/12/2024

This week, Walid and Kavita discussed their recent projects and the artistic process behind them. 🎬 .Chaya shared tips on preparing for pilot season, helping actors get ready for success. Kavita Raj Mahal talked about her role as a co-founder of an independent record label, explaining how she managed the full rollout of a song and video—from creation to marketing. 🎶

👉 These ‘Express Edition’ updates will be weekly while you wait for the next season.

In the meantime, stream previous episodes of our podcast for free wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, these episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

11/27/2024

Catch up with us! 🚀 Since season 3 wrapped last summer, Walid and Kavita have kept busy! ✨ has been on the go, supporting her daughter with the press tour and helping crush it with her indie music releases.

🎬 Meanwhile, .Chaya has been busy directing, acting, and gearing up for LA TV pilot season while his latest film ‘Darn It Darla’ hits the festival circuit. 🎥 Plus, updates on programs at !

👉 These ‘Express Edition’ updates will be weekly while you wait for the next season.

In the meantime, stream previous episodes of our podcast for free wherever you listen to podcasts and Youtube! 🎙️ Featuring Hollywood special guests, these episodes are packed with insights into music, movies, and making moves. 🚀

09/06/2024

Season 4 begins this fall – official announcement coming soon! Stream all 3 amazing seasons of our show on YouTube and other platforms!

08/23/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with Director/Writer drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E14. Roxy Shih's Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker Journey

Entertainment entrepreneurs .chaya and welcome special guest , Emmy and Critics Choice Nominated Director/Writer, and fellow podcaster.

Join us as we dive into the dynamic career of Roxy Shih, a Taiwanese-American director making a mark in film. Nominated for best directing at the Daytime Emmy’s for “Dark/Web”, she's also directed episodes for “The Haunted Museum.” Notably, “List of a Lifetime,” her feature for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, earned nominations at the 2022 Critic's Choice Awards.

Roxy's talents extend to Facebook Watch's “Mira Mira” and Hulu's “Painkillers.” Roxy also co-founded the Taiwanese American Film Festival and hosts the podcast “Two H***y Goats” with co-host Priska, tackling stereotypes and growth.

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

08/17/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with performer drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E13. Performer Max Larsen's LA, Vegas and Netflix Journey

Hollywood insiders .chaya and welcome special guest , a multi-talented artist from the world of dance, music and acting.

Max recently dazzled audiences in "Dita Las Vegas," a Jubilant R***e, where he shared the stage with the Queen of Burlesque herself, Dita Von Teese. You may also recognize him from his appearance on the hit Netflix game show "The Floor is Lava."

Don't miss out on this episode as we delve into Max Larsen's diverse artistic journey and his passion for storytelling across various mediums.

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

08/10/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with music artist drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S312. Lamayah Music from Brooklyn to Hollywood

Showbiz pros .chaya and Kavita Raj welcome special guest singer and songwriter Lamayah for an electrifying conversation. Get to know Lamayah, the Brooklyn-born music sensation captivating Hollywood with her soulful essence, mesmerizing vocals, and captivating journey shared exclusively in this interview

Lamayah's musical prowess extends beyond her enchanting voice – skilled in Guitar, Piano, and Flute. Embark on an engaging discussion as we explore Lamayah's latest tracks: "Gemini," a pop-rock anthem with eclectic tempos, and "No One Doctor Who Can Cure This Pain," a heartfelt ballad infused with R&B vibes.

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

07/27/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with Hollywood moms Andrea Knoche & Nanette Wilson drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E10. Hollywood Moms' on Raising Showbiz Kids - Part 1

Entertainment entrepreneurs .chaya and present a special two-part episode featuring two Hollywood moms who are the driving force behind their children's showbiz careers in music, dance, and acting.

Meet our two Special Guests, first Andrea Knoche, a dynamic mother and podcaster who fosters the talents of her two sons. Grant Knoche, renowned for his stint as a Kidz Bop Kid, has evolved into a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and producer. He was most recently on NBC's “American Song Contest” with his song “Mr Independent”. Meanwhile, Hunter Knoche, once a child star in commercials for Smucker's jam and in the cast of Barney, has seamlessly transitioned into a successful entrepreneur with a focus on creative brand deals for gamers.

And our second Special Guest, Nanette Wilson, the influential force behind artist Ciara Riley Wilson, nurtured her daughter's talent, propelling her into the spotlight as a versatile performer and rising fashion designer from Portland, Oregon. Ciara Riley Wilson, known for dynamic roles in TV shows like "LA's Finest" and "Kim Possible," captivates audiences. Ciara is currently a series regular in “Freeridge” on Netflix.

07/19/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with talented actor .sleiman drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E9. Actor Haaz Sleiman's Journey in Hollywood Film & TV

Showbiz pros .chaya and engage in a compelling conversation with the talented actor .sleiman. From his pivotal role as "Tarek" in THE VISITOR to his recent appearances in Apple+'s LITTLE AMERICA, Marvel's THE ETERNALS, and the Emmy-winning series NURSE JACKIE, his talent knows no bounds.

Sleiman's acting journey is as diverse as it is captivating, seamlessly transitioning from his roots in Lebanon to captivating audiences worldwide. From his early beginnings to his latest projects, including JACK RYAN and BREAKING FAST, to name a few, he offers a unique perspective on the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of a remarkable actor!

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

07/12/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with Producer and DJ .3music drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E8. Meet C:3 Music Producer & DJ Fusing Global Sounds into EDM Hits

Hollywood insiders .chaya and welcome special guest Music Producer and DJ .3music for an engaging conversation.

Immerse yourself in the dynamic dance beats of C:3, a Lebanese music producer and DJ, merging global influences to unify EDM enthusiasts worldwide. Join us for an exclusive discussion about his latest track, "High in Dubai," featuring Felix Kesso, and catch the radio premiere of "Detras Del Dinero." Embark on C:3's international journey, gaining insight into his creative process and global impact.

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

07/05/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with Casting Director Ani Avetyan drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E7. Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing

Entertainment entrepreneurs .chaya and engage in an inspiring conversation with another special guest, the inspiring Hollywood Casting Director & Producer, Ani Avetyan.

Ani is renowned for her 14-year tenure casting TNT's hit television series, "The Closer," and its spinoff, "Major Crimes," among many additional TV shows and films since. Her journey from a first-generation Armenian American immigrant to becoming a prominent figure in Hollywood is truly inspirational. Her illustrious career spans a multitude of projects in casting and producing, including Hellcats, Primo, Leaving Barstow, and Homecoming, among others. Don't miss Ani's industry insights, anecdotes, and a peek into Hollywood, with engaging conversation, trivia, games, and her trailblazing journey.

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

06/28/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with Austin Valli drops next Thursday on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E6: "Austin Valli's Hollywood Journey: From Modeling for Major Brands to Film Stardom"

Hollywood insiders .chaya and sit down with the multi-talented to delve into his fascinating journey in Hollywood. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes, available on YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Austin can be seen in commercials and print for top fitness brands like Adidas, Reebok, and Under Armour, as well as lighting up the silver screen in films such as "Moving Valentine" and "A Roommate to Die For." Transitioning seamlessly from his roots in Alexandria, Virginia, to his current status as a sought-after actor and model in Los Angeles, Austin has captivated audiences worldwide. Join us as he shares the twists and turns of his career, with captivating stories, industry wisdom, games, trivia, and a glimpse into the life of a rising star.

Episodes in this third season, airing this summer, originally debuted on iHeartRadio via the Rukus Avenue Radio station on our spin-off show, "Lights Camera Convo." We're thrilled to bring these favorite radio episodes to our podcast, along with never-before-seen YouTube video premieres.

06/28/2024

🎙️🎬 New episode with out now on Season 3 of Lights Camera Conversation! 🌟 Watch the never-before-seen full video interview on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

S3E4: Rawan Chaya’s Grammy Week Journey and New Single ‘Wanna Rock'

Join .chaya and for drinks as they chat with their special Hollywood guest, , a singer/songwriter, and music producer, and also Walid's sister. Tune in every Thursday on Lightscameraconversation.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Rawan shares insights into navigating Hollywood, breaking cultural barriers, and her discovery as one of Sephora's new 'Sounds Artists.' She also radio debuts her latest hit songs, like "Wanna Rock," recently performed at the Recording Academy's ‘Women in the Mix’ Grammy's event. Her journey from Beirut to Los Angeles, featuring Arab undertones, leads to her scouting for "The Voice - Arabia" and recognition as a top 10 contender in Universal Music Group's ALoft competition, all while the episode features games, trivia, and more.

This special episode originally aired on our spin-off radio show, Lights Camera Convo, on iHeartRadio with Rukus Avenue Radio. But now, you get to experience it right here with us! 🎧✨

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