BET’s “Sistas” & “Zatima” Star Devale Ellis recently guest starred on The Pivot Podcast and we enjoyed every minute of it!
The Pivot shared:
Sometimes your Plan B is truly what you wanted Plan A to be all along…
NFL player turned star actor, @iamdevale joins @realrclark@channingcrowder@fredtaylor for a layered discussion about his journey from football to show biz to finding his bigger purpose far beyond the spotlight as a husband and now father building a legacy…
With an undrafted mentality and chip on his shoulder, Devale always knew what he wanted to do, it was just about overcoming the distractions, rerouting wrong turns and arriving where he was meant to be, this conversation is high energy with a lot of laughs but filled with so many life lessons and perceptions from wealth to racism to raising families to legacy to true inner peace…
“People think that he’s an entertainer, he’s not just an entertainer, he’s a brilliant businessman. And he’s an icon for our people, so to me he’s the best mentor I can have.” @iamdevale on @tylerperry and his guidance and vision.
After making the transition from football to acting, Devale found no better mentor than the man himself, production mogul, Tyler Perry as he shares with @realrclark@fredtaylor @channingcrowder the life lessons and valuable advice he’s soaked up and what’s coming next…🎬
“Your mindset really dictates what you are going to do…” @iamdevale
Our conversation with Devale Ellis implored us to continue to think big and always look for ways to grow and make an impact. No matter what your craft is in life, Being in the 1% of your field takes hard work, effort and a vision to see beyond the basics.
Tap in to the latest episode with Devale @realrclark@fredtaylor@channingcrowder as we cover so many intriguing perspectives and different ways to look at life- what did you take away from the conversation? Comment below ⬇️ #podcast#pivot#nfl#acting#life#goals#mindset
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“Sistas” follows a group of single Black females navigating their “complicated love life,” careers, and friendship through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals. Tyler Perry takes viewers on an exhilarating ride of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’ long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30s. “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” airs Wednesdays at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.
Tyler Perry Studios continue to reign across platforms, with “Sistas” claiming the top spot as the #1 series with Black viewers L+3 currently airing on cable.* BET grew its “Sistas” audience versus L+SD double-digits +26%. The network also scored viewership lifts with the cable airing of BET+ original series “Tyler Perry’s Zatima” and “First Wives Club” +8% and +13%, respectively. Executive produced, directed, and written by Tyler Perry, the beloved series features the talented ensemble cast, KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, Anthony Dalton II, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin A. Walton, and Trinity Whiteside.
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.
Tyler Perry Studios is a state-of-the-art film and television production facility founded in 2006 by actor, producer, filmmaker, playwright, and philanthropist Tyler Perry. Located in Atlanta, Georgia on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base, the new 330-acre campus is one of the largest production studios in the country. It boasts a variety of shooting locations including 40 buildings on the national register of historic places, 12 purpose-built sound stages, 200 acres of green space and an expansive backlot.
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