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EP  17 - Mayte Garcia is a bellydancer, entrepreneur, mom, animal rescuer and artist. She is most known as Prince's muse and former wife. 
In this episode Mayte discusses how she met Prince and some of the lessons he taught her along the way. She also remembers with Melissa their time together dancing with the NPG Dance Company and on tour in Europe for Mayte's music career. 

IG @MayteJannell 

Credits:

"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:

Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 16 - Chris Payne Dupré  is a Producer, Director, Choreographer and Entrepreneur. With a keen eye for detail and the insight of a visionary, Chris has created works on stage and screen that have captivated audiences worldwide.

One upon a time Chris worked for the one and only Prince. In this episode Chris looks back on his time with Prince. From working with as a back up dancer, to choreographing a part for the Artist's last tour and attending amazing Prince concerts. 

This link is a video being referenced in this episode from a performance where Chris & Melissa partnered as back up dancers for Prince -- > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF1D3sccV48&t=343s

Twitter @chrispaynedupre

IG @chrisdupre


Credits:

"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:

Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 15 - Ross Perlmutter worked in the music business for years as a band manager and at one time ran a band that was on the brink of being signed by Prince's Paisley Park label. Ross had the privilege and honour of meeting Prince and spoke with him in Paisley Park in the late 80s. Ross also happens to have extensive knowledge and experience concerning the music business and happens to be a huge Prince fan! 

In this episode Ross talks about all things Prince with Melissa & Jasia. From meeting Sheila E., BrownMark and being set up on a date with Apollonia (by Prince), this episode is filled with wonderful memories and reflections on Prince. 

#Istillmissprince

Credits:

"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:

Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 014 w/ Sebastian La Cause is a multi-faceted artist, who has been expressing through the performing arts since childhood. His first articulation was as a professional dancer, working on Broadway, then as an actor in television and film. In 2011 Sebastian began to expand his artistry into storytelling with his provocative digital series Hustling, where he served as writer, director, producer and editor.

Currently La Cause is known for his podcast Chasing Happy an autobiographical, non-fiction Queer tale of truth and transformation.

He's also an award winning indie-filmmaker who's recent short "Disciple" is making waves in the film festival stream.

In the 90s Sebastian was a backup dancer for Prince.
He started his journey w/ Prince dancing the GlamSlam club show Ulysses as "Victor".

In this episode Sebastian reflects on his career with Prince, Mayte Garcia, Jamie King & Melissa Williams.

He shares his favourite memories and remembers how he felt when the Purple One ascended from this earth. 

Full story in the episode. 

https://vimeo.com/sebastianlacause



IG @lacause_iam

Twitter @Being_LaCause

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0478439/

https://linktr.ee/SebastianLaCause


Credits:

"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:

Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 013- Kevin Stea is an American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, director and model. He has worked as a dancer and choreographer with a number of high-profile artists, including Madonna (he was in 'Truth or Dare' as the Dance Captain for the Blonde Ambition Tour), Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, and has appeared in several movies and television shows. 

Once upon a time Kevin worked as a dancer for Prince. He was an original cast member in Prince's Glam Slam LA club shows "Ulysses" and "Erotic City". 
Before dancing for Prince, Kevin was a HUGE fan. In this episode he recalls watching Purple Rain for the first time(s) in theatre, his time working with Prince and Carmen Electra and many other memories, recollections and reflections. 

Full story in the episode. 

http://www.kevinstea.com/

http://www.thatrogueromeo.com/

IG @kevinstea

Twitter @ThatRogueRomeo

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0824084/

FB https://www.facebook.com/KStea/


Credits:

"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:

Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 012 - Kamilah's life changed at a Prince concert when she was dancing with friends in the 2nd row. She caught the Purple One's attention and he invited her to dance on stage with him. The rest is history. 

In this episode the triple threat (actress, singer and dancer) Kamilah Barrett Forster tells Melissa and Jasia her captivating story of how she was discovered by Prince and the friendship they carried  throughout his life. She also shares the story of the connect that brought her a Prince so close together, her mother Vinnie Barrett. Vinnie Barrett is an awarded songwriter who has worked with R&B icons Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (founders of Philadelphia International) and penned such hits as “Sideshow” and “Love Won’t Let Me Wait.” Prince was a fan of Vinnie's to say the least. 

Full story in the episode. 

IG @kamilahbarrett4ster
IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2053597/

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Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 11 - In the 90s Buddy Mynatt was a dancer in the New Power Dance Company. He is an experienced veteran of the professional dance industry. He has worked for and toured the world with artists such as Prince, Christina Aguilera, and Chayanne.  He continues to dance professionally, teach and adjudicate throughout Canada, the USA and abroad. 

In this episode Buddy's tells us his favourite Prince memories, what working for Prince taught him most and overall all things Prince. 

IG @bud.e.lee

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"I Miss Him" Podcast Is:

Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 10 - Sean Cheesman is an internationally renowned choreographer and director who has worked with icons like Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Prince.  Sean's work with Prince can be seen in music videos as "Get Off", "Cream" & "Diamonds and Pearls" and the world tour for Diamonds and Pearls. 

His award winning choreography credits include:

MTV Music Video Award

• Best Choreography (Michael & Janet Jackson's "Scream")

Bob Fosse Award Nomination

• Best Choreography (Michael & Janet Jackson's "Scream")

MTV Music Video Award

• Best Dance (Prince's "Cream")

VH1 Video Award Nomination

• Best Choreography (Prince's "Get Off")

NAACP Image Award Nomination

• Best Choreography (Whitney Houston's "I'm Every Woman")

In this episode Sean shares with Melissa and Jasia (his colleagues from So You Think You Can Dance Canada) his favourite stories of the Purple one and the impact Prince left on his own life. 

https://www.seancheesmancreative.com/

IG @sccreativehouse

Twitter @cheesmansean


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Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 9 - Lindsley Allen ("Darling Nikki" as Prince once called her) is a creative producer, director, choreographer, and dance educator who began her career 25 years ago as a professional dancer. Lindsley has been able to blend her commercial successes and artistry into a wide range of work in film, television, music videos, tours and stage. 

Lindsley was a part of the show Erotic City for Prince's LA Club Glam Slam & was a member of the New Power Generation Dance Company. 

In this episode Lindsley shares her memories of working with Prince and discusses the deep impact he leaves to this day on her work and her life. 

https://www.lindsleyallen.com/

IG @lindsleyallen 

Twitter @LindsleyAllen

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Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP 8 - Jamie King is the leading live tour / concert director in the world of pop music today. In 2011, Variety published a twelve-page career tribute issue naming King “Variety’s Billion Dollar Tour Director” acknowledging his combined box office tally of over two billion dollars in ticket sales.

Jamie King has worked with icons like Michael Jackson and extensively with Madonna. 

He started his career working closely with Prince. 

This episode is all about Jamie and Prince and Melissa and Jamie's shared experience with the Purple One.

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Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

EP. 7 - Cynthia Loyst is a TV Host, Advice Columnist, Sex Educator, Bestselling Author and creator  of "Find Your Pleasure", an online hub to help readers find pleasure in their lives. She also happens to be a HUGE Prince fan. 

In this episode Cynthia looks back at her favourite Prince memories, including a brief but hilarious run in with the Purple One at a TV interview taping in 2004. 

Further Cynthia discusses (and relates with Melissa) how since a young age Prince changed the way she thought about music, sexuality, religion and gender identity. 

Tune in for some wonderful stories about His Royal Badness.

IG

@cynthialoyst

@fypleasure

FB

www.facebook.com/cynthialoyst

www.facebook.com/findyourpleasur

Twitter
@cynthialoyst

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Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski |

All Art by #Jdawnink |

Original Music by Michael Schifanelli |

"Mushroom" by Uros R. |

Christian Vincent is  a native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada and holds a B.F.A from Butler University where he graduated with highest honors, cum laude and a MFA in dance from University of California, Irvine. 

Christian has worked with such artists as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Mandy Moore, Geri Halliwell, Macy Gray, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Ashanti, Prince, Gloria Estefan, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder and Madonna (where he was dance captain for her Drowned World Tour). Christian has also danced in various films. 

His talents as a choreographer and artistic director can be seen in various projects. Most recently he choreographed the Salt N' Pepa biopic on Lifetime. 

Christian enjoys sharing and inspiring the next generation of dancers and currently teaches on the dance conventions LA Dance Magic and Triple Threat dance Convention.

ONCE UPON A TIME... at the beginning of his career Christian was a dancer in the New Power Generation Dance Company (alongside his hometown-homegirl Melissa Williams!)

Hear the full story about working with Prince & Mayte, working inside Paisley Park & Christian's reflections on his early days as an artist, watching Purple Rain for the first time in theatre with his mom. 

IG @christian.jd.vincent

IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/

Twitter @cjdevi

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/CJDevi/

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All Art by #Jdawnink | 
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli | 
"Mushroom" by Uros R. | 

Daniel Sidorowicz aka STEEP Daniels, is an artist, director, fashion collaborator, and filmmaker whose work and life have crossed the border and can be found in several collections throughout North America and other countries. He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy Cinematography program. He has produced and directed international film projects in NYC for cultural icons such as The Wu Tang’s Method Man, and Zombie Boy. 

STEEP is also best known for his paintings of Prince. 

In this episode STEEP talks to Melissa and Jasia about how he began he founded 777 Overcoming and launched a children’s initiative through a fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto using 7 original  paintings from his “Purple Frames”, a collection directly inspired by the spirit of Prince. On April 21st, 2016 when the American Icon passed away, Daniels’ came up with this project, deciding to name it 777 while listening to Prince’s Purple Rain. As the launch of June 7th, 2018, National Prince Day approached, Daniel’s realized this date fell the 777th day of the project unknown to him when the number first inspired him. Full story in the episode.

All paintings referenced

https://www.brokencagegallery.com/artists/steep-daniels/

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@steepdaniels 
@777ov_

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Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski | 
All Art by #Jdawnink | 
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli | 
"Mushroom" by Uros R. | 

Ep. 4 - Carla Kama . With a professional career spanning over 25 years, Carla Kama is one of today’s most sought after creative collaborators. Her career has grown from that of professional dancer, to successful choreographer, and now associate director and creative producer.

Carla was a choreographer and dancer for Prince and the NPG Dance Company. That's where she met Melissa Williams and they collaborated as a choreography  team for Prince and his former wife Mayte. 

In this episode Melissa and Carla reflect on their journey together with Prince and Carla tells us about the life lessons she received along the way. 

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"I Miss Him" Podcast Is: 
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski | 
All Art by #Jdawnink | 
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli | 
"Mushroom" by Uros R. | 

EP. 3 - Sharon Ferguson AKA Pussy Control! Pussy Control  is an accomplished dancer, singer and actress who was gifted her nickname from the one and only Prince! In this episode Pussy shares her personal memories of the purple on which include dancing for him when he was introducing himself as "The Artist Formally Known as", a hilarious run in with Lenny Kravitz (thanks to Prince's intro at a party), meeting him in NYC years before she worked for him and a Prince music video which was never released!!

Sharon's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0272608/
IG @sharonferguson007


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"I Miss Him" Podcast Is: 
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski | 
All Art by #Jdawnink | 
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli | 
"Mushroom" by Uros R. | 

EP 2. - Brian Friedman is a Director/Producer/Choreographer with 30 years in the Industry
and 4 VMA Nominations. He's worked with icons such as Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and (of course) Prince! (just to name a few)

Episode 2 looks back at Brian's memories with Prince, the NPG Dance Company and the career and life lessons he learned from the Purple One. 

IG @brianfriedman 

TikTok @brianfriedmanofficial 

Facebook @brianfriedmanofficial

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Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski | 
All Artwork by #Jdawnink | 
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli | 
"Mushroom" by Uros R. | 

Special thanks for the extra help Mark Murray!

EP. 1 - All About Melissa. Former dancer / choreographer for Prince, Melissa Williams, opens up the pod with her story. How a young woman from Windsor, Ontario in Canada landed her first professional dancing gig in Los Angeles working for the Purple one and the life long lessons he taught her before and after his passing. Interviewed by co-host Jasia Kiersnowski. 

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"I Miss Him" Podcast Is: 
Produced & Hosted by Melissa Williams & Jasia Kiersnowski | 
All Art by #Jdawnink | 
Original Music by Michael Schifanelli | 
"Mushroom" by Uros R. | 
Audio Mastering by Mark Murray |