Conversations Magazine

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Conversations' Cyrus Webb teams up w/Fetta to Offer Discounts in 2017

As a new year begins, media personality Cyrus Webb teams up with the company Fetta to offer exciting discounts on quality products that he enjoys and that he is excited to share with others.

“Teaming up with a company like Fetta allows me to introduce products my audience can use in all aspect of their lives at a great price,” says Webb.
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The first product the two have partnered with is Fetta’s Bluetooth Wireless Over-ear Stereo Foldable Headphones.

The retail price for the headphones is $23.99 but they are available for 20% off by following the steps below:
1. Go to https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Over-ear-Headphones-Fetta/dp/B01N2WIKN0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=bluetooth%20headphones
2. At checkout use the promo code CYRUS017.
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The second product is Fetta's Solar Power Bank: 15000mAh Portable Solar Panel Charger with LED Light.

The retail price if $25.99 but they are available through Webb for 25% off by following the steps below:
1. Go to https://www.amazon.com/Fetta-15000mAh-Portable-Charger-Samsung/dp/B01CN92VMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=solar%20charger
2. At checkout use the promo code CYRUSW17
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The third produce by Fetta that is available right now is Fetta's Outdoor Solar Flower Fairy String Lights 50 LEDs 21ft Water-proof.

The retail price is only $9.99 but through Webb you get 35% off by following the steps below:
1. Go to https://www.amazon.com/Fetta-Outdoor-Water-proof-Christmas-Celebration/dp/B01FDHX18W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=String+Lights
2. At checkout use the promo code CYRUS117

Look for more products to be added soon. This offers above, however, are only good through January 15, 2017 so act fast and feel free to share it with a friend.

Friday, December 30, 2016

Conversations Welcomes Its 700th Guest of 2016: Author Richard Cahan

Cyrus Webb, host of Conversations LIVE radio show and Editor-In-Chief of Conversations Magazine, has had the pleasure of interviewing individuals from across the country and around the world---and in 2016 he welcomed 700 guests to the show.

"It's been an amazing year for myself and Conversations," Webb says, reflecting on the guests he has had the privilege of interviewing and the events he has been able to cover. "Conversations has been able to showcase the work of individuals that are doing amazing things, reminding us all of what is possible."

That was true at the beginning of 2016 and on Friday, December 30th as Webb welcomed his 700th guest author and publisher Richard Cahan. The two discussed his new book UN-AMERICAN: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II.

Listen to the interview below:

Andra Day: Celebrating Success, Using Platform for Good

It's official: The world has fallen in love with Grammy-nominated recording artist Andra Day.

Photo Credit: Myriam Santos

Before she took the stage at the 2016 Grammy Awards to perform her single "Rise Up with Ellie Goulding, the message of the single was brought to life during the commercial for Beats by Dre featuring Serena Williams. On May 9th of this year she released the inspirational official video for the single with over half a million views in less than a month--- at the time of this article in November 2016 it has almost 5 million views---and that isn't all. The lyrics from "Rise Up" have appeared on 40 million Coca Cola cups in select McDonald's restaurants across the nation and include a Shazam-powered portal into a digital experience where they can watch the "I Rise" short film starring Day.

As the year comes to a close the single "Rise Up" has been featured by the television show BLACKLIST and in the promotion of movies like THE BIRTH OF A NATION as well as performed by Day during the Democratic National Convention and in programs around the world meant to empower young girls. The sought-after artist took out a few moments of her schedule to talk Cyrus Webb about the journey, the success and what it shows all of us about embracing our own inner power.

C.W.: Andra, when you began this musical journey could you have imagined that your ability to tell a story through song would reach individuals around the world the way it has.
A.D.: I wanted my music to reach whoever it was supposed to reach. I didn’t expect my journey would happen like this, so quickly and with people rallied behind. This is what I desired and what I never could have imagined. I’m so grateful.

C.W.:As part of the promotion for your album CHEERS TO THE FALL you have been hitting the road, meeting your fans. What has it been like for you to feel that energy from the audience coming back at you as you perform?
A.D.: It’s amazing because when you’re onstage, you’re being open and vulnerable while still entertaining. It allows them to tear their walls down. We’re able to actually engage and connect. I get to talk to them about their achievements and struggles. It’s very cathartic for me.

C. W.: Congratulations on the official video for your powerful single RISE UP. What has it been like for you to see the way the visual is resonating with your fans?
A.D.: It’s been amazing. It’s rewarding that the visual is resonating with fans because the content in the video is sensitive. A woman came up to me and said she was in a wheelchair for years and that was her life.

C.W.: This year for you began with an amazing performance at the Grammys, followed by lots of appearances and now with the announcement of your partnership with Coke words by you will be all over the place. Is it part of your mission to remind people of the power of words in their own lives?
A.D.: Yes, part of my mission is to remind people that words are powerful. A lot of times we use them in destructive ways, but sometimes you need to remind people that our words can manifest. It’s a duty to ourselves and our community to use them wisely.

C.W.: Thanks for your time, Andra. Last question: Based on your own inspirational journey what do you tell people about the importance of believing in themselves when it comes to pursuing their goals and dreams?
A.D.: First, it’s finding who you truly are and your purpose. Then, you need to understand your personal journey is one that comes with criticism and failures or perceived failures, and to not be afraid of those things. Criticism and failure are not to stop you, but instead help you grow and become stronger.

Stay connected with Andra Day through www.andraday.com and on Twitter at www.andradaymusic.com.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Actor Frankie Cedano: Motivated By the Struggle, Pursuing His Dreams

It's been quite a year for actor Frankie Cedano, and he has been sharing it all with his fans around the world through social media. Most recently you've seen him on shows like QUEEN SUGAR on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and he's gearing up for a busy 2017.

"I've been doing acting for five years," he told Cyrus Webb recently on Conversations, "but this year has been such a blessing," As to why he shares his experiences online, Frankie says "I like to share my journey online to motivate people to show them there's a way out" of where they might see themselves.

Motivating others is really just a part of who he is. "Motivation is the key," he says. "You have to be passionate, take something you like in life and be persistent in it... If you work hard and are patient it will all work out."

What led Frankie Cedano to acting? "I started out in the entertainment business as a club promoter," he explained. After that he went into production and became the face of a TV show in Atlanta. That's when he realized what was possible. "I could actually motivate people through this," he realized. "I could use this to bring millions of people together." Fast forward to 2016 he has been able to do just that.

"I get motivated and inspired by other people," Frankie says. There are going to be struggles, but he says you have to work through it. "It motivates me to know that I motivate others. It's an awesome feeling."

Stay connected with Frankie on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to Frankie Cedano's entire conversation with Webb below:

Monday, December 26, 2016

Model Donavon Dalton: Challenging Himself Towards His Own Greatness

As the year is winding down, individuals like model Donavon Dalton are not just reflecting on what they have done but already looking ahead.

"It's been great," he told host Cyrus Webb on #ConversationsLIVE about the journey to doing what he loves as a model. "It's been more than I could have expected. I've received so much love. It's been an awesome experience so far."

For Dalton it's more than just about taking a good picture. "To me modeling is basically a form of art," he told Webb. "It's a form of expression. Through modeling I am able to speak out on a lot of things that I've been through and are going on in world."

He credits his family and support system for keeping him motivated, but he also says that he is his biggest critic, pushing himself with every project. "With every shoot, every different show I'm constantly learning different things,"he says.

Follow Donavon on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/iamthe_oneking. Listen to the entire interview below.

Photo credit: Dannielle Reeh

Martial Artist and Actor Alain Moussi stops by #ConversationsLIVE

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes Alain Moussi to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his journey to doing what he loves as a stuntman, martial artist and actor---and how in 2016 everything came together in a big way.

Photo by Bobby Quillard

The two discuss how all the hard work has paid off and what it's been like to go from being a stunt double to being one of the stars of KICKBOXER VENGEANCE and the franchise.

Stay connected with Alain at http://www.alainmoussi.com. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Listen to the interview below:

Conversations Magazine's Top 10 Features of 2016

In 2016 Conversations Magazine celebrated 10 years of feeding the love of life of our readers both in print and online. As the year comes to a close we look back at the 10 most features that caused the biggest buzz on our site www.theconversationsmag.com.