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.