Episode 242

In this episode, we sit down with Evan Golden, a dynamic figure in the entertainment industry, to explore his inspiring journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Evan shares insights into his background and what propelled him into the spotlight, shedding light on his unique tradition of wearing gold and distributing gold sunglasses. 

We dive into his popular show, "Eye on South Florida," and discuss his experiences at the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting the significance of networking and collaboration. Evan reflects on the mentors who shaped his path and unveils the challenges he faced throughout his career, along with the strategies he used to overcome them.

As we look to the future, Evan offers his perspective on the exciting developments in vertical films and the emerging trends in the entertainment industry. He also shares effective audience engagement strategies in today's digital landscape and provides valuable advice for aspiring creators, influencers, and models looking to make their mark. Join us for a captivating conversation filled with inspiration, practical insights, and a glimpse into the gold standard of creativity in entertainment.

Guest

Evan Golden is a TV personality, actor and producer based in South Florida. He has appeared on a number of television shows.[1] He is currently the Host of the TV Show Eye on South Florida,[2] a news magazine style television program and is the recipient of the South Florida Young Leader in Philanthropy Award.[3] His credits include appearances on The Mandy Moore Show, South Beach, and Psychic Detectives.[4]

Evan Golden lives in Coral Springs, Florida and came upon his entertainment career in a moment of serendipity. While accompanying his sister to an MTV audition, Evan was spotted by the show's producers and asked to audition for a special with Carmen Electra. Evan got that part and was asked to appear as a guest on other programs like "Trigger Happy TV", "The Mandy Moore Show" and "Wanna Come In?" on MTV.

Evan has also worked as a model appearing in national campaigns for Disney World, Aqua-Leisure, Full Armor, EPIC, Sacino's and has recently been named Universal Studios Orlando spokes model, where he led the Electricity, Twister, Grad Bash and CityWalk campaigns.

He has appeared as an actor in national television advertisements for Ovaltine, for the Walt Disney Wilderness Lodge, Bowman's Online Sports, Orange, E! and The Travel Channel.

His first jobs as an entertainment reporter were for Orlando Live and then as a pilot for VideoFame. The producers of VideoFame were so impressed with the show's pilot, they decided to increase the budget. Evan Golden is most recognized for his lead role in the highly publicized reality show titled, Ivana Young Man, hosted by Ivana Trump. Seen on the Oxygen Network and W Network in Canada.

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast @nbbpodcast