Our next guest is Stan Stone, actor and writer – he’s performed with Oui Be Negroes, a black improv/sketch group, and he’s a founding member of Justifiable Dramacide and Out The Box. He currently works with film company Barewitness. Jake and I talk about Stan’s upbringing in Philadelphia, how he came to the bay in 1985, what he’s doing now and where he sees himself in the future. You can learn more about Stan and Barewitness at this website: https://barewitness.com/players/stan-stone/ Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 6 – Dec 20 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is co-playwright Richard Perez (Episode 314) is co-playwright Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the play Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://www.townhalltheatre.com/snowbound A Christmas Carol (CenterRep) Dec 10 – Dec 21 Alan Coyne (Episode 29 & 233) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episode 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org/what-s-on/25-26-season/a-christmas-carol Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)