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Teresa B: We are excited to interview today, thank you for being with us. But tell us a little bit about yourself.

Kalonda Kay: I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I was born into the entertainment world through my grandmother doing a lot in the city and all over the country as far as the black media coalition. I had been singing since early on, but I started in Opera as early as age, I believe, five or six. I was too young to even remember, but I was singing at the Fox Theater every year for the famous play The Nutcracker. I’ve also always danced. Also, my mom kept me heavily involved in everything entertainment.

Teresa B: How did you start singing?

Kalonda Kay: It’s in my blood and so now I am a national recording artist. I also have my DJ show here on a local radio station as well.

Teresa B: That’s a lot going on, good stuff. So how long have you been acting?

Kalonda Kay: So, acting is my new venture. I started in theater. I would say since 2011. I’ve done a lot of theater stage plays but my first film was last year with Carl Anthony Payne II. That was my first time doing a movie/film next to a celebrity. So, you ought to know I was sweating. lol

Teresa B: Okay, Awesome Which people are books have you had the most influence on your career? And why?

Kalonda Kay: I would say right now, I must acknowledge my producer Joe Capo Kent. He has worked with a lot of amazing individuals and he’s a three-time Grammy nominated. he is amazing, but he has not only been my producer, he’s poured into me and guided me. Sometimes that’s all you need someone to say, “Hey, I got this resource”, “Hey this is how you do this”. He has truly been influential. Every artist that I meet, everybody I meet in interviews, and everyone that I get an opportunity to talk to are influential. I ask questions, I dig and if you put me in front of a face, I’m like, “Can you tell me or can you give me some insights?” So, I am in no way shape, or form shy to ask those who come before me. I don't mind asking, “How can I be a great artist?”, “How can I be amazing?”. So, while on this journey, I must acknowledge my producer who has truly, truly helped me along the way and also my publicist. Without those two, I wouldn't know what to do.

Teresa B: Right. Your publicist is amazing. I love her. Kalonda Kay: Yeah. She is.

Teresa B: In your opinion, what would you say is the number one key to success?

Teresa B: Yes. Yes. I can only imagine.

Kalonda Kay: Yeah, that was new for me. But I received a lot of great feedback, A lot of people said this can't be your first time. I’m just blessed I guess to house a lot of different talents that I didn’t even know that I had within myself as well. So, acting is new, but I am continuing by taking classes with Miss Tracy Britain who has worked with many major, celebrity actors and actresses. She’s produced a lot of major television shows and movies. And so, I’ve been working with her one-on-one for the last few months. I’m excited about what’s next for me in the world.

Kalonda Kay: The number one key to success I would say is to keep going. There’s gonna be moments where it seems impossible. It seems hard. It’s frustrating. You don’t see the results. You think you're supposed to see, and you don’t even know how to get to this place that you’re trying to go. Keep going because there’s a breakthrough, and somewhere when you have your own goals, you can accomplish those goals. You’ll see it. So, you will never get there if you quit. We shouldn't look at things that don’t work out as a failure. We should look at them as an opportunity to redo, regenerate, revive, and then do it better.

Teresa B: Talk about the biggest failure you had what did you learn from it?

Kalonda Kay: Biggest failure? That’s hard because I don’t look at things that don’t work out as a failure. People often say “Girl, when are you ever sad or down or out because you walk around like this every day?” I look at things that don’t go the way that I thought it could go or should go as a moment to retry it. It’s a moment of opportunity and so for me, I face many challenges as far as running into wrong people who may have said they know how to do this. Trusting and having high expectations for individuals has always been my thing because I’m a person of unity. I’m a person of love. I’m a person of honesty. And sometimes my expectations get in the way of what is reality with people. But, I would have to look back and say that my most challenging moment is having high expectations for individuals when they are truly not worthy any of that.

Teresa B.: What does a typical day in your week look like?

Kalonda Kay: I am a business owner, too. I own six businesses. I sat down and had to go through everything yesterday. I had a meeting with a financial wealth planner because my goal is to be a millionaire. That part of what I do every day… I get up and I work as early as five am. I don’t sleep late. It doesn’t matter what time I go to sleep. I’m up lively with my cup of coffee. I am working on the computer while working on one business at a time. And then once I’m done, I venture into my radio stuff. I am a heavy planner and I like being organized as best as I can. Last-minute things do not sit well with me. I use my calendar for everything. And so that is my typical day. I’m working until it’s time to go to bed. And sometimes I’m working in bed with my laptop on my lap.

Teresa B: What are some non-entertainment-related things or experiences that have helped you become a better person in the entertainment industry?

Kalonda Kay: Wow, I can say that having a great job in administrative work helped and shaped my organizational skills. I worked in Social Services for eight years. Working in that field has truly opened my eyes to what I didn’t want for my life. It helped me see the turmoil, the suffering, and the struggle. I wanted to create an Avenue for myself in multiple ways. I wanted to live my dreams, I didn’t want to live with regrets. I would often see people come in and choose the wrong career or choose the wrong life, which let them back to where they’re in the office asking for help. So for me, that was something I never wanted to do. That truly helped shape my direction.

Teresa B: I’m about positivity. So, this is doing it for me. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Kalonda Kay: My career has been the most successful it has ever been and I am grateful. I am at the most celebratory moment of my life at age 40 and the mother of two wonderful children. It is possible to do everything that you want to do. I just say there’s no limit. I think like a giraffe instead of a turtle. To be able to see the stars and be able to look up and see over the trees, that’s how I think. I just hope that everyone else thinks that way as well. I hope that I continue to be a light in a beacon for those who think that it’s not possible.

Teresa B: How can we reach you?

Kalonda Kay: Yes, I can be reached at kalonda kay.com. That is my website. But I am on all social media streaming platforms at Kalonda Kay Instagram, and Facebook, I’m building on my TikTok. You can also reach me at the Radio mix show that is on YouTube, and Facebook.

You can email me at RadioRiotmixshow@Gmail.com and that’s the same for kalondaKayENT@gmail.com.