• Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Making Rockford Eventful
    Apr 11 2024

    Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Making Rockford Eventful

    Season 3 - Episode 2

    We have some very BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS in this episode from event organizers Antonio Ramirez Jr, Cat Valdez Doyle, Evangelina NotEva, Rjr Duarte, and Alonso Kling in regard to several events happening in our community. The unity amongst these event organizers has definitely made an impact, the comradery between us is a movement that will help us build and grow our events together. Sponsors and volunteers are needed for all events, if you would like to get involved please feel free to message anyone on this panel.

    Mentions during this episode:

    RAAC Rockford Area Arts Council Rockford Park District Rockford Park Armando Cardenas UW Sports Factory Sorry Papi Sueños Rosa Duarte ISC Sportscore Ethnic Heritage Museum CCS Moni Terronez Patty Chavez Vic Rivera Jocelyn Claudia Consuelos Soldier Field La Aragona Texas Lounge American Legion City of Rockford Guadalajara de Noche Shooters Guanajuato Moises Sandoval Screw City Jeeps Rudy Valdez Jaliscoast Rayo Hot Ones Jose Cuervo La Monica Beverage Jayme Funk CPM club Delia Rodriguez Fiesta Hispana Coronado BMO NAACP Gloria Cudia Cardenas Davis Park Cheeks Mary McNamara Daisy Avila Rico Alvarado Rose Salinas Karla Beer Laura Rosario Meleny Villa Roberto Avila Alexis Avila RAVBC

    We would like to thank you to our Sponsors Elisa’s Sparkling Gems, ICON Studios and Test Site Art Foundation. If you would like to become a sponsor please message me.

    Videographer: Yash Musabji

    IG: @yashmusabji

    I want to thank everyone for your love and support

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - ROCKFORD AREA ARTS AWARDS
    Apr 11 2024

    Unscripted with Melissa Santillan

    Season 3 - Episode 1

    Our Guests Vic Rivera and Manny Chinacat Tang, alongside my Producer Yash Musabji, discuss the ROCKFORD AREA ARTS AWARDS, the Art Scene, and the Art Community in our city.

    Mentions during this episode:

    Bennie's Cleaners Inc. Rockford College RAAC Rockford Area Arts Council Art Scene Daisy Avila Cris Barbosa Nordlof Center City of Rockford Government Rockford IceHogs Sad Fest Lizzie Vega Women’s Club Theater Virgil Abloh Kelvin Candie II RAMI’s SOAR Radio awards She inspires 815 awards Mary McNamara Bernsten CCS aka YouthBuild Rockford

    We would like to thank our Sponsors ICON Studios and Test Site Art Foundation. If you would like to become a sponsor please message me.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural
    Apr 11 2024

    During our conversation, Liz Hernandez and Jony Hernandez, the founders of Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural, share their inspiring journey in establishing this vibrant Folklorico and Latin dance group. To further enrich our discussion, Cecy Manriquez, Liz's daughter and a member of the group, joins us as well, shedding light on her experiences and the important role she plays within the team. Moreover, we delve into the topics of culture, heritage, tradition, and the significant contribution that dance can make towards fostering inclusivity within the community.

    Mentions: St Peter & Paul Apostles Church Domingos En El Parque Jaime Essc Aurora Quiñones Beloit Even Start Dancers Sinnissippi Music Shell - Rockford Park District UW Health Sports Factory Maurice A. West II Dave Vella Jose Dj-Dark Stroll on State

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    We would like to thank our Sponsors ICON Studios Podcast Studio and Elisa's Sparkling Gems.

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    Videographer: Yash Musabji

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - THE ICON
    Feb 26 2024

    My guest the one and only Yash Musabji, will be talking about his inspiration, passion for his craft, behind the scenes and making of his movie/visual album Prelude to Lif3. Which premieres this Saturday, October 21, 6-10 pm

    Purchase your ticket now using the link below, limited space available.

    https://www.official-icon.com/red-carpet-event...

    Mentions: Nordlof Center Lino's Minnihan’s Sinnissippi Park BMO Center

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Kelvin Candie II
    Feb 26 2024

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Our guests Kelvin Candie II and Fentress Alexandria join me to discuss the upcoming Fashion Show Gilded paradise , as well as Artists supporting Artists, the Art community, Rockford Fashion week, unbreakable bonds, friendships, life lessons, and how they met.

    Purchase your ticket now using the link below, limited space available

    https://nicholasconservatory.com/.../paradise-fashion...

    Mentions: Daisy Avila Karla Beer Johnna Graham Xen Kingsley Lindsay Kahle The High & Mighty Prairie Street Brewhouse

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Barbershop Talk.
    Feb 26 2024

    Our guests Marquez Tatum, Rebecca Minjarez, and Kevin L. Marks chop it up about the 815 Showdown/Mixtape Cut Tour. Some other topics are about the Barber/Beauty industry, schools, licensing, business, competitions, collaboration, and why staying educated is so important.

    Mentions during this episode:

    Gabrielle Torina Maurice A. West II Christian Otero Haircut Jonez Dashon Jones Saed Nurhussien Corey Pierce TonyDeluxe Eliana Vigil Elvira Imsirovic Larry E. Roberts Jr. Mercedes Cherelle Waunie Neal Ken Washburn Leslie Alejandra Garcia Christina Marie Lyryc Irene Christina Perez Brent Allan-Kamaili Beehler Nasee BarberNas Yehuda Devin Alexander AP DaGoat Taleatha Wallace Petey P Nonthaveth Daisy The Makeup Artist

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Female Energy Event
    Aug 7 2023

    Unscripted Melissa Santillan
    Season 2, Episode 6
    Our guest Evangelina NotEva will be talking about the Sixth Annual Female Energy Festival, the evolution of the female energy, being an entrepreneur, the pandemic, Indigo Beauty Boutique, the beauty industry, and balancing family life.
    Mentions during this episode: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Cristian Amin Elwan Aldair Zepeda Zoë Hood Julien Vasquez Aaliyah Nicole Lizzie Vega Charise Murphy Maurice A. West II 815 Showdown/Mixtape Cut Tour Balta Ramirez Buddah Barrios Vic Rivera Jenny Mathews Gabriella Calvanese Christina Perez Anastasia Johnston Tania Medina Shaquil Manigault Gabriel Giza Cris Barbosa Daisy Avila The Wolves Den Barber Shop Melinda Cook Test Site Laura Salcedo Elisa Villalobos
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    #femaleenergy #femaleartshow #artist #vendors #entertainment #community #womensupportingwomen #unscriptedmelissasantillan

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    1 hr
  • Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Illinois State Representative Maurice West
    Jul 27 2023

    Our guests State Representative Maurice A. West II and co-guest Tamir Bell discuss growing up in Rockford, investing in our people, making a difference in our community, inspiring the next generation, trade schools, building your brand, and family comes first.

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    1 hr and 7 mins