We had the good fortune of connecting with Malcolm Roberson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Malcolm, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking

When it comes to risk, I embrace it. I don’t move in fear, I move in faith. The serenity prayer says, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” This itself speaks to risk; the worst thing someone or an opportunity can do is give you a “no,” but you’ll never know unless you try. Taking risk has played an immense role in my life and career; it is the risk I have taken that have truly propelled me in the Entertainment Business.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

I am a CEO of my own Production Company “Aroberson Production.” I’m a Writer, Director, Producer, and Actor (depending on the day).

I am known for 1.) my production company Aroberson Production, 2.) being an assistant and publicist to the stars (Wendy Raquel Robinson, Forest Whitaker, Brittany Daniel, and Bill Duke), and more recently, I am known for 3.) my Co-Starring role on Paramount+ reboot of “The Game,” as the Character “OMAR.” Oh! And of course just being an overall amazing person; I LOVE creating opportunities for aspiring artists.

Wow, what am I most proud of. I am most proud of how far I’ve come in the last, well almost nine years. September 15, 2022 is my LAversary and marks my nine years anniversary in LA. September 15, 2023 will be a decade, ahhh that makes me feel old but I feel younger than ever! In the past almost decade, I’ve had the honor of working with some AMAZING people, people I grew up watching on TV. I worked in the writer’s room under one of my favorite showrunner’s Mara Brock Akil on her series “Love Is___” On top of that, I had the honor of working on shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Baby Daddy. All of these were epic because it showed me I was headed in the right direction, but nothing tops my experience working with Wendy Raquel Robinson on the reboot of “The Game!” Not only did I discover the series in 2009, and was a huge fan, I mean huge. Wendy, who starred on the series as the hilarious Tasha Mack was easily one of my favorite characters and we have became the best of friends, and hell, partners in business crime. She took me with her for the reboot and I got to work with my favorite character, on my favorite show, for the entire season (fingers crossed for going back next season); but got to work with her as her assistant, then the producers wrote me in a scene with her… can you say EPIC, LIFE GOAL FULFILLED, haha no seriously. This would have had to be one of my most proud moments.

What sets me apart from the rest is what sets everyone apart from the rest, it’s only one of you. Despite there being millions of people trying to accomplish exactly what I want to accomplish; only I can do it my way. Sometimes my methods are unorthodox and unconventional; other times my methods are timid and innocent; I like to find the balance between the two. I’m big on manifestation and big on doing vision boards, and I think that’s what sets me apart. People often ask me how, and I tell them, VISION BOARDS, I truly, truly believe they are magical. I speak what I want, I go to sleep thinking about what I want, I eat thinking about what I want, hell, I swim thinking about what I want; if I wasn’t afraid of heights, I’d sky dive thinking about what I want. The mind is powerful, and so is the tongue. So what you think and what you say has weight, so be careful what you think, and be careful what you say. I often tell my friends, “my career is flourishing because I only speak positive on it; maybe my love life would too if I did the same,” haha no seriously though.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.

This is a fun one. My best friend, Chelsea has been to LA several times to visit me, she’s a local at this point. But to anyone visiting LA for the first time, see my itinerary below. NOTE: I’m a Valley Boy (shameless plug to another script I’m developing), and I’m also 98% Vegan haha.

Food:
BBQ Teriyaki and Sushi in Tarzana (My favorite Sushi Spot).
Castaway Burbank (If we’re feeling bougie)
High-Rooftop Venice Beach
Rooftop at Wayfarer Hotel Downtown

Fun:

Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier
Hollywood Blvd (Have to do the tour)
Black Flea Market (First Sunday of every month)
Universal Studios/City Walk
Studio Tour/Set Visit (Love bringing my friends into “my world” )
Movie Premiere (Love bringing my friends into “my world” )
Hollywood Party (Love bringing my friends into “my world” )
Bar Hopping in Downtown or Hollywood
Driving through the city and seeing elegant mansions and houses.For me, some of the most fun things to do are what the tourist do. Even though I’ve been in LA for 9 years, I still get a kick out of the touristy attractions. Museums, tours, the over populated beaches, and variety of food options makes LA enjoyable. On the more local side of things, I do enjoy seeing the mountain views, hiking occasionally, and checking out my dream homes in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Mulholland, etc.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?

Besides the amazing Roberson family (my family), who has supported me my entire life; I have to give a shoutout to my forever mentor, friend, and family; Emmy Award Winning Actress, Wendy Raquel Robinson. Wendy and I met in 2015, and have been inseparable since. She was my introduction into actual Hollywood, and put me in places to meet incredible people who also contributed to my growth in the business. Also, Emmy Nominated actress Shanti Lowry, she’s the one who really started my career and introduced me to Wendy.

Website: www.arobersonpro.com

Instagram: @therealmalcolmr

Twitter: @therealmalc1994

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_EhWw5hmkQkBUyF9n0zaw

Other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8_9znPva8o

Image Credits
Main photo (headshot) by Jeremiah Richardson

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