GNY EP.140 | Feat. Davine Bey & Jamie Sara Lewis

Innovating Talent Acquisition and Personal Growth with Davine Bey In this episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur interviews Davine Bey, a business and community leader involved in various ventures. Davine discusses his boutique talent management firm, Dcon Consulting Group, which focuses on improving companies' hiring processes and attracting top talent. He shares insights on modern recruiting practices, the importance of company culture, and facing resistance to change in the hiring mindset. Davine also talks about his entrepreneurial journey, including a short-term rental business with his wife and a kitchen cabinet dealership. The conversation delves into his background, community involvement, and early entrepreneurial ventures. A fascinating discussion about navigating business challenges and continuous learning rounds out the episode. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:37 Davine Bey's Professional Background 02:17 Challenges in Talent Acquisition 04:31 Focus on Construction and Engineering 07:50 Entrepreneurship Journey 10:28 Short-Term Rental Business 11:37 Kitchen Cabinet Business 12:44 Early Entrepreneurship with Clothing Business 17:12 Community Involvement and Personal Interests 18:11 Travel and Culinary Experiences 22:43 Conclusion and Contact Information 35:58 Living Truthfully in the Moment 36:31 The Importance of Listening in Acting 37:50 One-on-One Coaching and Safe Environments 39:19 The Meisner Technique 41:33 Method Acting and Sense Memory 44:42 Voice Acting vs. On-Camera Acting 46:41 Working on Wildwood 49:05 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors 51:58 Changes in the Acting Industry 55:10 Offering Acting Courses 01:03:41 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion