5 Questions with the Buff Dudes

Brandon and Hudson White continue to build their B.U.F.F. brand by inspiring people all over the world to get in shape.  (Artwork courtesy of the Buff Dudes)

By: Jacob Elyachar The Buff Dudes are the first duo to tackle my 5 Questions Challenge! Brothers Hudson and Brandon White have taken their love of fitness to the next level as they inspired thousands of people around the world to adapt the B.U.F.F. lifestyle. With over 34,000 subscribers on YouTube and thousands of followers [...]

A Conversation with Ryan & Ashleigh Di Lello: Part One

Ryan and Ashleigh Di Lello are one of the hottest couples in ballroom dancing.  (Photo courtesy of Ashleigh & Ryan Di Lello)

By: Jacob Elyachar Ryan and Ashleigh Di Lello are two phenomenal ballroom dancers. Audiences from around the world were captivated and intrigued with their show-stopping routines that have been showcased on the hit FOX summer series So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) and on multiple theatrical productions including Burn the Floor and Dancing Star. [...]

5 Questions with TeeJay Today

TeeJay Today with Alex Ice Road Trucker

 By: Jacob Elyachar Blogger TeeJay Today will be facing my famous 5 Questions Challenge! TeeJay Today has built his brand from the ground up while tackling a diverse group of topics that ranges from the celebrity world to showcasing his culinary point of view on his YouTube channel. For this edition of 5 Questions, TeeJay [...]

A Conversation with Chris Mann

From performing on "The Voice" stage to singing in front of President Obama, Chris Mann has blossomed as an artist. (Photo courtesy of Faircraft/Republic Records)

By: Jacob Elyachar It was a privilege to have “A Conversation” with fellow Kansas native Chris Mann. Since his appearance on the sophomore season of The Voice, where he was a member of Christina Aguilera’s team, Chris has blossomed as an incredible recording artist. He released his debut album Roads last fall and it peaked [...]

A Conversation with singer-songwriter Amanda Brown

Amanda Brown The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar Amanda Brown is the latest performer to have “A Conversation” with Jake’s Take. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter from The Bronx already had several opportunities that would make many performers envious. Among those opportunities included performing on world-renowned venues around the country including the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall. In addition, [...]

5 Questions with the Shaping Sound Dance Company

Teddy Forance, Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini and Kyle Robinson

By: Jacob Elyachar One dance company that is generating a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry is the Shaping Sound Dance Company. The Los Angeles-based Contemporary dance group’s nucleus is made up of choreographers Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance and Kyle Robinson. Together, the quartet recruited several astonishing dancers that have performed with [...]

A Conversation with Hitch Fit’s Micah Lacerte

Micah Lacerte

By: Jacob Elyachar  Micah Lacerte can transform your life. The WBFF (World Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation) champion and his wife, Diana Chaloux, own Hitch Fit, the world’s number one online personal training system and a 1-on-1 transformation gym in Kansas City, which has helped thousands of people from around the world change their lifestyles and [...]

A Conversation with Ballroom dancer Lauren LaPointe

Lauren LaPointe has gone from novice to ballroom superstar in less than two years. (Photo courtesy of Lauren LaPointe)

By: Jacob Elyachar Lauren LaPointe has a passion to dance. This Kansas City native has grown as a dancer since she became a student of renowned ballroom dancer Louis Bar.  She quickly evolved from ballroom novice to traveling across the country with her teacher to compete against other high-caliber couples.    Her hard work and training [...]

5 Questions with Cody Belew

Cody Belew impressed audiences worldwide with his excellent performances on the third season of NBC's "The Voice". (Photo courtesy of Cody Belew)

By: Jacob Elyachar 5 Questions is back! For this edition, jakes-take.com is proud to welcome singer-songwriter Cody Belew. Cody showed off his remarkable talents and superb vocals during the third season of the NBC ratings juggernaut, The Voice, as part of Team Cee Lo.   After placing in the Top Eight, the Arkansas native in the [...]

A Conversation With Dancer-Choreographer Ivan Koumaev

Ivan Koumaev is one of the greatest dancers in his generation. (Photo courtesy of Ivan Koumaev)

By: Jacob Elyachar Ivan Koumaev (for those of you who don’t know, it’s pronounced Koo-My-Ev) is one of the most successful dancers of his generation.   Since his debut on So You Think You Can Dance eight short years ago, Ivan has continued to inspire countless dancers around the world with his smooth moves and [...]

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