Tracee Ellis Ross, longtime friend of host Brad Johnson, sits down for a multi-faceted conversation about perseverance through uncertainty in the entertainment industry, systemic issues, creating space and opportunities for others, the experience of hosting the Democratic National Convention, the necessity to show up civically, her belief in naming and claiming frames for context, the importance of bringing wholeness to a character, her superpower in moving feelings, and the importance of laughter.

Ross is a multi-award winning actress, singer, television host, producer, director and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead roles in the television series Girlfriends (2000-2008) and Black-ish (2014-present). In her role as Rainbow Johnson on Black-ish she earned six NAACP Image Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy. In 2019, the series Mixed-ish premiered, a prequel spin-off of Black-ish co created by Ross.

Under her production company, Joy Mill Entertainment, Ross recently signed a multi-year deal with ABC Signature to produce content across all platforms. Joy Mill Entertainment, housed at the Disney Television Studios, is committed to amplifying multi-layered stories that reframe assumptions about how people see themselves and each other. 

Ross also serves as the CEO and Founder of PATTERN, an award-winning haircare brand she created for the curly, coily and tight-textured masses, has taken the industry by storm since its launch in 2019.



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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/traceeellisross/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/traceeellisross/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFnRIZCdG_hw94XMzw7fDFbOK5zGg">Tracee Ellis Ross</a>, longtime friend of host&nbsp;<a href="https://postandbeamhospitality.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://postandbeamhospitality.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFXeDtwAFbpUHjB3emmZrUAopsvFg">Brad Johnson</a>, sits down for a multi-faceted conversation about perseverance through uncertainty in the entertainment industry, systemic issues, creating space and opportunities for others, the experience of hosting the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a33639340/tracee-ellis-ross-democratic-national-convention/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a33639340/tracee-ellis-ross-democratic-national-convention/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHGSDZRbFTckn19sDCMI0_Umuq8Qw">Democratic National Convention</a>, the necessity to show up civically, her belief in naming and claiming frames for context, the importance of bringing wholeness to a character, her superpower in moving feelings, and the importance of laughter. Ross is a multi-award winning actress, singer, television host, producer, director and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead roles in the television series&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girlfriends_(2000_TV_series)" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girlfriends_(2000_TV_series)&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFg4srjAARqA5qsORU3zCfQwej-2w">Girlfriends (2000-2008)</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-ish" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-ish&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0hUisZRnxePjP8KcFZtQ1GaJptw">Black-ish&nbsp;(2014-present)</a>. In her role as Rainbow Johnson on Black-ish&nbsp;she earned six NAACP Image Awards and a&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress_%E2%80%93_Television_Series_Musical_or_Comedy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress_%25E2%2580%2593_Television_Series_Musical_or_Comedy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGF36u9166dCsSnXY3ct9sH-98F5A">Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television&nbsp;Series Musical or Comedy</a>. In 2019, the&nbsp;series&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-ish" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-ish&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGQ874OibAf6imopfXVMWcRR3qaDw">Mixed-ish</a>&nbsp;premiered, a prequel spin-off of Black-ish&nbsp;co created by Ross. Under her production company,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tracee-ellis-ross-inks-overall-deal-with-abc-signature-4060541/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tracee-ellis-ross-inks-overall-deal-with-abc-signature-4060541/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGMAs7Ih8-6Rvio3t28JX8vQdNOYg">Joy Mill Entertainment</a>, Ross recently signed a multi-year deal with ABC Signature to produce content across all platforms. Joy Mill Entertainment, housed at the Disney Television Studios, is committed to amplifying multi-layered stories that reframe assumptions about how people see themselves and each other.&nbsp; Ross also serves as the CEO and Founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://patternbeauty.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://patternbeauty.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1622763525478000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGxQP8GkJFEX5bp4MhKEhlGOl8Yhw">PATTERN</a>, an award-winning haircare brand she created for the curly, coily and tight-textured masses, has taken the industry by storm since its launch in 2019. 
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After years of lowering the velvet rope and pulling out chairs on both coasts for countless guests, Brad Johnson puts his warm, present and welcoming hospitality skills to use as the host of Corner Table Talk, covering topics spanning FOOD + DRINK + CULTURE. Following the guest conversation, international speaker, writer, and diplomat Ambassador Shabazz (eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz) spends a few moments unpacking the discussion and lets us in on some of the interesting people, places, and things that have her attention in HOW WE MOVE.

Brad Johnson’s career in hospitality began in the early 70s in the dish pit of his father’s renowned NYC restaurant, The Cellar, followed by his subsequent storied road creating high profile establishments, from the lavish LA nightclub The Roxbury (yes, that Roxbury) to the Melrose Avenue soulful hotspot, Georgia, and the James Beard Award-nominated Post & Beam.

Instagram: cornertabletalk and postandbeamhospitality

LinkedIn: Brad Johnson Hospitality

E.Mail:  brad@postandbeamhospitality.com

For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/

Theme Music: Bryce Vine

Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post & Beam Hospitality LLC

After years of lowering the velvet rope and pulling out chairs on both coasts for countless guests, Brad Johnson puts his warm, present and welcoming hospitality skills to use as the host of Corner Table Talk, covering topics spanning FOOD + DRINK + CULTURE. Following the guest conversation, international speaker, writer, and diplomat Ambassador Shabazz (eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz) spends a few moments unpacking the discussion and lets us in on some of the interesting people, places, and things that have her attention in HOW WE MOVE.
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Brad Johnson’s career in hospitality began in the early 70s in the dish pit of his father’s renowned NYC restaurant, The Cellar, followed by his subsequent storied road creating high profile establishments, from the lavish LA nightclub The Roxbury (yes, that Roxbury) to the Melrose Avenue soulful hotspot, Georgia, and the James Beard Award-nominated Post &amp; Beam.
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cornertabletalk/?hl=en">cornertabletalk</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/postandbeamhospitality/?hl=en">postandbeamhospitality</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-johnson-hospitality/">Brad Johnson Hospitality</a>      <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-johnson-hospitality/"></a>
E.Mail:  <a href="mailto:brad@postandbeamhospitality.com">brad@postandbeamhospitality.com</a>
For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: <a href="https://postandbeamhospitality.com/">https://postandbeamhospitality.com/</a>
Theme Music: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brycevine/?hl=en">Bryce Vine</a>
Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post &amp; Beam Hospitality LLC

Corner Table Talk

After years of lowering the velvet rope and pulling out chairs on both coasts for countless guests, Brad Johnson puts his warm, present and welcoming hospitality skills to use as the host of Corner Table Talk, covering topics spanning FOOD + DRINK + CULTURE. Following the guest conversation, international speaker, writer, and diplomat Ambassador Shabazz (eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz) spends a few moments unpacking the discussion and lets us in on some of the interesting people, places, and things that have her attention in HOW WE MOVE.

Brad Johnson’s career in hospitality began in the early 70s in the dish pit of his father’s renowned NYC restaurant, The Cellar, followed by his subsequent storied road creating high profile establishments, from the lavish LA nightclub The Roxbury (yes, that Roxbury) to the Melrose Avenue soulful hotspot, Georgia, and the James Beard Award-nominated Post & Beam.

Instagram: cornertabletalk and postandbeamhospitality

LinkedIn: Brad Johnson

E.Mail:  brad@postandbeamhospitality.com

For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/

Theme Music: Bryce Vine

Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post & Beam Hospitality LLC

After years of lowering the velvet rope and pulling out chairs on both coasts for countless guests, Brad Johnson puts his warm, present and welcoming hospitality skills to use as the host of Corner Table Talk, covering topics spanning FOOD + DRINK + CULTURE. Following the guest conversation, international speaker, writer, and diplomat Ambassador Shabazz (eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz) spends a few moments unpacking the discussion and lets us in on some of the interesting people, places, and things that have her attention in HOW WE MOVE.
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Brad Johnson’s career in hospitality began in the early 70s in the dish pit of his father’s renowned NYC restaurant, The Cellar, followed by his subsequent storied road creating high profile establishments, from the lavish LA nightclub The Roxbury (yes, that Roxbury) to the Melrose Avenue soulful hotspot, Georgia, and the James Beard Award-nominated Post &amp; Beam.
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cornertabletalk/?hl=en">cornertabletalk</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/postandbeamhospitality/?hl=en">postandbeamhospitality</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-johnson-hospitality/">Brad Johnson</a>      <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-johnson-hospitality/"></a>
E.Mail:  <a href="mailto:brad@postandbeamhospitality.com">brad@postandbeamhospitality.com</a>
For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: <a href="https://postandbeamhospitality.com/">https://postandbeamhospitality.com/</a>
Theme Music: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brycevine/?hl=en">Bryce Vine</a>
Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post &amp; Beam Hospitality LLC

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