When I invite you under the covers, you already know it’s going to be juicy. I’m bringing big glam, bold opinions, and absolutely zero filter to my new YouTube series In Bed With Bevy.
It’s intimate. It’s unfiltered. It’s culture, tea, and truth all while serving from the most fabulous bed on the internet.
Press play. Get comfortable. And don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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DP + Editor: DJ Pestillo
2nd DP: Cece Hubbard
Director: Tunisia Wilson
Makeup: Manu Horn
Venue: SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills
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00:00 - Introduction: Illuminating the Middle
Bevy introduces the concept of \"the middle\"—the space between starting and reaching the summit—and how her own life experiences have prepared her to explore this journey with her guests.
01:47 - The 20-Year Dream
Bevy shares the history of the show's concept, which she first had while working in corporate 20 years ago, and how the original idea shifted over time.
03:22 - The Original \"In Bed\" Vision
A look back at the original celebrity guests Bevy had in mind (Pamela Anderson, Snoop Dogg, and Colin Powell) and her desire to unearth unknown facets of famous figures.
04:24 - Transitioning from Bevelations to Notables
After a decade of interviewing A-list celebrities on her radio show, Bevy explains why she decided to focus on \"notables\" and experts with compelling, relatable stories.
05:29 - The Meat is in the Middle
An explanation of the show's philosophy: moving away from the \"A to Z\" highlights reel and focusing on the growth, struggles, and epiphanies happening right now.
06:14 - Life After Corporate: 21 Years of Entrepreneurship
Bevy reflects on her 21-year journey since leaving her job at Rolling Stone, including the high of Fashion Queens and the reality of its cancellation in 2015.
09:31 - The Andy Cohen Call & Reversing the Trend
How a surprise call from Andy Cohen led to her Sirius XM show, Bevelations, and the \"barebones\" adjustment of moving from TV back to radio.
11:11 - The Page Six TV Era
Bevy discusses the \"holy grail\" of national syndication with Page Six TV, her love for her co-hosts, and the eventual liberation she felt when the show was cancelled.
13:23 - Pivoting to Acting & The \"Harlem\" Audition
Setting a boundary with her agents to pursue acting, Bevy recounts the high-stakes timing of her audition for Amazon Prime's Harlem just days before the 2020 global shutdown.
16:47 - Strategist vs. Hustler
Bevy breaks down why she identifies as a strategist rather than a \"hustler,\" explaining how her various business ventures, like Dinner with Bevy, are all interconnected by design.
18:24 - Authenticity & The Social Media Mirage
A candid discussion on the exhaustion of being in \"the middle,\" the vulnerability required for true authenticity, and how social media often hides the arduous journey behind the success.
20:06 - Closing: Your Bestie in the Middle
Bevy invites viewers to think of her as their \"trusted lover\" and \"bestie\" as she uses this show as a time capsule for the winners and innovators still on their journey.
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