I Miss Him Podcast

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=343sTwitter @chrispaynedupreIG @chrisdupreCredits:"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. #IstillmissprinceCredits:"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/sebastianlacauseIG @lacause_iamTwitter @Being_LaCauseIMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0478439/https://linktr.ee/SebastianLaCauseCredits:"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 @kevinsteaTwitter @ThatRogueRomeoIMDB 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 @kamilahbarrett4sterIMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2053597/I Miss Him Podcast Socials:IG @istillmisshimpodcastFB https://www.facebook.com/ImisshimpodcastTwitter @imisshimpodcastCredits:"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 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.leeI Miss Him Podcast Socials:IG @istillmisshimpodcastFB https://www.facebook.com/ImisshimpodcastTwitter @imisshimpodcastCredits:"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 AwardBest Choreography (Michael & Janet Jackson's "Scream")Bob Fosse Award NominationBest Choreography (Michael & Janet Jackson's "Scream")MTV Music Video AwardBest Dance (Prince's "Cream")VH1 Video Award NominationBest Choreography (Prince's "Get Off")NAACP Image Award NominationBest 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 @sccreativehouseTwitter @cheesmanseanI Miss Him Podcast Socials:IG @istillmisshimpodcastFB https://www.facebook.com/ImisshimpodcastCredits:"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 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 @LindsleyAllenI Miss Him Podcast Socials:IG @istillmisshimpodcastFB https://www.facebook.com/ImisshimpodcastCredits:"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 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.https://msaagency.com/portfolio/jamie-king/I Miss Him Podcast Socials:IG @istillmisshimpodcastFB https://www.facebook.com/ImisshimpodcastCredits:"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. |