The Latest with Loren LoRosa

Loren LoRosa speaks with Lil Duval for part two of their conversation, getting into his evolution from comedian to entrepreneur, filmmaker, and independent businessman. Duval opens up about financing his own movie, why he refuses to depend on loans, building an ecosystem around his brand, investing, and the importance of being intentional before the money comes.
He also talks about taking his film to HBCUs, creating an experience beyond the theater, owning his creative rights, and why supporting independent Black creators means supporting the entire community. Plus, Loren and Duval get candid about ambition, longevity, and why you have to stop chasing the money and start planting seeds.
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Lil Duval sits down with Loren LoRosa to talk about his next chapter as a filmmaker, producer, and independent creator. Duval and Swirl Films producer Eric share the story behind Camp Duval, a new horror-comedy inspired by the real-life world of Camp Duval, and explain why they’re betting on creating directly for the audience instead of waiting for Hollywood’s approval. Duval also opens up about building platforms for new talent, the business behind independent filmmaking, HBCU culture, and why he sees himself as the Dolemite of his generation.
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Loren LoRosa gets real about the pressure of being the “strong one” and why hyper-independence can make it difficult to trust, receive help, and let someone else take the lead. She shares what she’s learning about vulnerability, relationships, marriage, motherhood, and the work of unlearning what she’s carried for years. Loren also dives into Mary J. Blige’s powerful conversation with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson about childhood trauma, forgiveness, motherhood, and finding your way through pain.
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Loren LoRosa gets real about protecting her time, setting boundaries, and learning that she doesn’t have to say yes to everything to prove she’s great. She opens up about the pressure of constantly producing, the guilt that comes with making space for herself, and why sometimes saying “no” is the key to showing up better.
Loren also reflects on the tragic passing of actress Hayden Panettiere, revisiting her candid conversations about addiction, postpartum depression, grief, and growing up in the spotlight. Plus, Loren breaks down Young Thug’s message to kids about fame and why his words sparked a bigger conversation about success, influence, and what we do with the time we have.
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Loren LoRosa dives into the controversy surrounding Stephen A. Smith after the National Association of Black Journalists gave him its “Thumbs Down Award” over comments about prominent Black women. Loren breaks down Stephen A.’s response, his history of supporting Black journalists and HBCUs, and the criticism surrounding his comments about Jasmine Crockett, Serena Williams, Kamala Harris, and Michelle Obama. She also explores the bigger question: Can we hold Black men accountable while still recognizing the work they’ve done for the Black community?
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