CeCe Gooden : Brains, Bars, and Belly Laughs—CeCe Gooden Pulls Up With All Three

About this episode

CeCe Gooden discusses her journey as a screenwriter and actress, balancing her craft with humor and authenticity.

🎙️ SHAD VS EVERYBODY PODCAST Featuring Screenwriter & Actress: CeCe Gooden Brains, bars, and belly laughs—CeCe Gooden pulls up with all three. A classically trained actress with a film-school foundation, CeCe is proof that discipline and divine timing can share the same seat at the table. Born in New York, raised in Detroit, she carries big-city sharpness with Midwest soul—book smart, street aware, and screen ready. Her latest project, What About Your Friends, is currently making noise on streaming platforms, and for good reason. CeCe doesn’t just act—she writes with intention, humor, and heart. Whether she’s in front of the camera or in the writer’s room, her genuine comedic spirit shows up early… and stays late. In this episode, CeCe talks candidly about: 🎬 Studying film and mastering the craft ✍🏽 Balancing writing and acting without losing her voice 🤔 Loving the film industry while constantly thinking about retiring (relatable, right?) It’s honest. It’s funny. It’s Detroit through and through—with a little “I’m tired but still talented” energy we can all understand. Tap in, press play, and find out why CeCe Gooden is one of those creatives you don’t just watch—you root…

People in this episode

Guest: CeCe Gooden

Topics covered

• film
• acting
• writing
• comedy
• Detroit

Keywords

• screenwriter
• actress
• What About Your Friends
• film industry
• comedic spirit

Mentioned in this episode

Products: What About Your Friends

Books & works: What About Your Friends

Places: New York, Detroit, Midwest

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