Thomasina Gross's guest appearances

Thomasina Gross

Everyday Heroes with Andrew Norlen

Beauty Full Stories with Erin's Faces

Robyn Hurder

Mandy Gonzalez

Ali Ewoldt

Marisa Corcoran

Nancy Chen

Kolby Koloff

Chelsea Williams

Lauren Hooper

Mimi Scardulla

Marissa Rosen

Katherine Pratt

Shanna Tyler

Jennifer Sanchez

Fifi Buchanan

Monique Cupid

OwlTail

Our guest today is Thomasina Gross, a TV, film, and Broadway actor to talk about her experiences as a Black woman in the entertainment industry, from being told that her thighs were too thick to be a ballerina to being cast as the white girl’s stereotypical sassy best friend. Thomasina shares how, while she has her parents to thank for her positive attitude, they taught her to know her place as a Black person ever since she started walking and talking, coaching her on staying out of trouble and not letting anyone feel uncomfortable or threatened. The conversation turns to the topic of ambition, and Thomasina talks about the double-edged sword of walking into a casting audition as a Black woman, suggesting what people can do to keep opening up more opportunities for people of color in the world of entertainment. Listeners will also hear Thomasina share about her divorce and the hard process of getting out of an abusive relationship. She talks candidly about the red flags that she tried to ignore at first, how the abusive behavior escalated, and how she managed to work through her feelings of shame. Our email today (51:53) is all about how you can help your dry skin in the winter. Erin gives two game-changing tips for upping your face and body hydration levels to keep your skin looking dewy all through the winter!   Call Outs from the Episode:How to Be an Antiracist Stay Woke: A People’s Guide to Making All Black Lives MatterReese Witherspoon's article on Ambition from Glamour MagazineLisa BonetJada Pinkett on InstagramKerry Washington on InstagramThe Actors FundKinky-Curly Cetaphil Erin’s Faces Monoi Tiare OilTweetables: “Don’t ignore the differences; they need to be celebrated.” — @thommigross [0:13:32] “If you are already tired, imagine the world for a person of color. This is my everyday. So, if you are already tired, imagine how I felt my entire life.” — @thommigross [0:30:53]  “I knew that, no matter what happened, if I leaped I would be caught by my family and my friends.” — @thommigross [0:38:26] “No one can do you better than you can.” — @thommigross [0:49:18]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

Our guest today is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thommigross" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomasina Gross</a>, a TV, film, and Broadway actor to talk about her experiences as a Black woman in the entertainment industry, from being told that her thighs were too thick to be a ballerina to being cast as the white girl’s stereotypical sassy best friend.  Thomasina shares how, while she has her parents to thank for her positive attitude, they taught her to know her place as a Black person ever since she started walking and talking, coaching her on staying out of trouble and not letting anyone feel uncomfortable or threatened.  The conversation turns to the topic of ambition, and Thomasina talks about the double-edged sword of walking into a casting audition as a Black woman, suggesting what people can do to keep opening up more opportunities for people of color in the world of entertainment.  Listeners will also hear Thomasina share about her divorce and the hard process of getting out of an abusive relationship. She talks candidly about the red flags that she tried to ignore at first, how the abusive behavior escalated, and how she managed to work through her feelings of shame. Our email today (51:53) is all about how you can help your dry skin in the winter. Erin gives two game-changing tips for upping your face and body hydration levels to keep your skin looking dewy all through the winter!   Call Outs from the Episode:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be an Antiracist</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Woke-Peoples-Making-Matter/dp/1479874922" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stay Woke: A People’s Guide to Making All Black Lives Matter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/reese-witherspoon-october-2017-cover-interview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reese Witherspoon's article on Ambition from Glamour Magazine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000956/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Bonet</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jadapinkettsmith/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jada Pinkett on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerrywashington/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kerry Washington on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://actorsfund.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Actors Fund</a></li><li><a href="https://kinky-curly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kinky-Curly</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.cetaphil.com/us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cetaphil</a> </li><li><a href="https://erinsfaces.com/products/monoi-tiare-oil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin’s Faces Monoi Tiare Oil</a></li></ul>Tweetables: “Don’t ignore the differences; they need to be celebrated.” — <a href="https://twitter.com/thommigross?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thommigross</a> [0:13:32] “If you are already tired, imagine the world for a person of color. This is my everyday. So, if you are already tired, imagine how I felt my entire life.” — <a href="https://twitter.com/thommigross?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thommigross</a> [0:30:53]  “I knew that, no matter what happened, if I leaped I would be caught by my family and my friends.” — <a href="https://twitter.com/thommigross?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thommigross</a> [0:38:26] “No one can do you better than you can.” — <a href="https://twitter.com/thommigross?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thommigross</a> [0:49:18]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/erinsfacesgreenbeautygathering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin’s Faces Green Beauty Gathering</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinsfaces/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@erinsfaces</a> Email: <a href="mailto:questions@beautyfullstories.com">questions@beautyfullstories.com</a> Website: <a href="http://erinsfaces.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">erinsfaces.com</a>

26. Should I Allow My Partner to Dim My Light? with Thomasina Gross

In this episode I sit down with my dear friend, Thomasina Gross. Black Lives Matter, and during this very important time, movement and tipping point in our history and future, I think it is vital for those of us with privilege to pivot our hearts, minds, and energy toward how we can help our black brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn and absorb everything Thommi has to share today. The only way we can empathize is by listening and taking action. We must do more than just be kind and loving, that isn't enough. We must fight injustice, stand up for the marginalized and demand change for our broken systems, from the top down.Accounts/Links/Resources for YOU to make a difference today! VOICES TO FOLLOW: @thommigross - Thomasina Gross @ckyourprivilege - Check Your Privilege @amandaseales - Amanda Seals  PETITIONS/CALLS: Add your name to a petition demanding a thorough investigation into the death of Robert Fuller, a 23 year old man found hanging from a tree in Palmdale three days ago. His death was quickly ruled a suicide (we’ve heard that one before), and has received little coverage in the press. https://www.change.org/p/los-angeles-sheriff-s-department-palmdale-station-justice-for-robert-fuller?recruiter=1113659218&amp;recruited_by_id=2a871440-aa2c-11ea-a860-1f38ecefd646Demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a 26 year old EMT murdered in her own home by police. Her murderers have not been arrested. Petition and suggestions for more actions at https://action.justiceforbreonna.org/sign/BreonnaWasEssential/.DONATIONS: Make a donation to the Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund, sponsored by Black Trans Femmes in the Arts. Fund supports Black Trans protestors with resources, medical supplies, and bail funds. Cash app: bftacollective Paypal: bftacollective@gmail.comLEARN:Listen to Ibram X Kendi discuss how to be an anti-racist on Brené Brown’s podcast. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-an-antiracist/

In this episode I sit down with my dear friend, Thomasina Gross. Black Lives Matter, and during this very important time, movement and tipping point in our history and future, I think it is vital for those of us with privilege to pivot our hearts, minds, and energy toward how we can help our black brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn and absorb everything Thommi has to share today. The only way we can empathize is by listening and taking action. We must do more than just be kind and loving, that isn't enough. We must fight injustice, stand up for the marginalized and demand change for our broken systems, from the top down. Accounts/Links/Resources for YOU to make a difference today! VOICES TO FOLLOW: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thommigross/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thommigross</a> - Thomasina Gross <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ckyourprivilege/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ckyourprivilege</a> - Check Your Privilege <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandaseales/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amandaseales</a> - Amanda Seals   PETITIONS/CALLS: Add your name to a petition demanding a thorough investigation into the death of Robert Fuller, a 23 year old man found hanging from a tree in Palmdale three days ago. His death was quickly ruled a suicide (we’ve heard that one before), and has received little coverage in the press. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.change.org%2Fp%2Flos-angeles-sheriff-s-department-palmdale-station-justice-for-robert-fuller%3Frecruiter%3D1113659218%26recruited_by_id%3D2a871440-aa2c-11ea-a860-1f38ecefd646%26fbclid%3DIwAR1Tnsjuwf1CKRClq5QhCUQhH7J690nVJNW1cWvS1nzqV4VxB-ho2Wk3nsg&amp;h=AT1w4XPYOhgZqGtNKrNEoSwvyDoX0kDeBP51r9kGhbMP-MdwFNJ3mqPB5_i3LYK2J3Yb37Wiy_KIw2yIYIinrWIiDBTruiBWdl347yW9CNXqRi6bH_POIM5KvC5AFzWmMMggG_w&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT0xLzl-9WWDK8q4EhNOmBtH3NHe7t9VxMWBSa84m9lWqfmmtCPt5Rm_4rBAS1TS5vRnOrzON_xOLKRQZCZFIE6BiQGDSQyA0rgitvjYFVY3ObVLFo2nustuH9kanEyMURY0_YfPetAfsUVhbSwX140oeNBXobUNd1_pvha9GnMNvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.change.org/p/los-angeles-sheriff-s-department-palmdale-station-justice-for-robert-fuller?recruiter=1113659218&amp;recruited_by_id=2a871440-aa2c-11ea-a860-1f38ecefd646</a> Demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a 26 year old EMT murdered in her own home by police. Her murderers have not been arrested. Petition and suggestions for more actions at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Faction.justiceforbreonna.org%2Fsign%2FBreonnaWasEssential%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3zRG7bqar5frvd7319z3Iw7z3JZzsiWzMHvR0peIJHDXmGe2XW31GQGZU&amp;h=AT1p4WMB2CcaM35Di_P02XjaqYisRD6JXMKP8k0HAE-_EVWkF1GYJcGPFuqDFrCvWds5WB9ZbpH24civ6C6oAK7SgxtgWlNj5t9kxYnusv79xIAWGurtPZaPw0tP1UQIjDs08A4&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT0xLzl-9WWDK8q4EhNOmBtH3NHe7t9VxMWBSa84m9lWqfmmtCPt5Rm_4rBAS1TS5vRnOrzON_xOLKRQZCZFIE6BiQGDSQyA0rgitvjYFVY3ObVLFo2nustuH9kanEyMURY0_YfPetAfsUVhbSwX140oeNBXobUNd1_pvha9GnMNvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://action.justiceforbreonna.org/sign/BreonnaWasEssential/</a>. DONATIONS: Make a donation to the Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund, sponsored by Black Trans Femmes in the Arts. Fund supports Black Trans protestors with resources, medical supplies, and bail funds. Cash app: bftacollective Paypal: bftacollective@gmail.com LEARN: Listen to Ibram X Kendi discuss how to be an anti-racist on Brené Brown’s podcast. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbrenebrown.com%2Fpodcast%2Fbrene-with-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-an-antiracist%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0H14SYDcNanrk1fktCKgLUh47G70X3tKecK_m1znXY9zOkmpeMFGA7Vjc&amp;h=AT1UkusiHJ4YGbrTBgXi4R8H8T_IHrjj018JC1VlKlJugUxXjyVpcKp3ESGPuVJzFPHvsGoVBac1M6P8Jaen5A8nc-xsvPVZGhW-OXBhh-oNQueFn8hbX7vNJ1qikmNLSj1in-I&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT0xLzl-9WWDK8q4EhNOmBtH3NHe7t9VxMWBSa84m9lWqfmmtCPt5Rm_4rBAS1TS5vRnOrzON_xOLKRQZCZFIE6BiQGDSQyA0rgitvjYFVY3ObVLFo2nustuH9kanEyMURY0_YfPetAfsUVhbSwX140oeNBXobUNd1_pvha9GnMNvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-an-antiracist/</a>

Playing My "Part" with Thomasina Gross 