Garrett Boorojian and Atlanta–based Award–winning Independent / Hollywood Actress (Walk the Line, Big Momma's House 2, We Are Marshall, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Flight, 42, Hidden Figures), Rhoda Griffis

Garrett Boorojian and Atlanta–based Award–winning Independent / Hollywood Actress (Walk the Line, Big Momma's House 2, We Are Marshall, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Flight, 42, Hidden Figures), Rhoda Griffis

Author: Garrett Boorojian April 16, 2026 Duration: 35:44

Garrett Boorojian and Rhoda Griffis discuss relationship building in a team environment.

"... [T]his platform is fabulous Garrett, there is a door for everybody, and that's thanks to you." – Rhoda Griffis

Source: University of North Carolina School of the Arts

https://www.uncsa.edu/about/leadership/uncsa-board-of-trustees/board/rhoda-griffis.aspx

"Rhoda Griffis

Vice Chair

UNCSA Board of Trustees

A native of North Carolina, Rhoda Griffis has made her home and galvanized her professional career in the Southeast market. Rhoda is a professional working actress with over 40 years and 250+ credits in film, television, theatre, commercials, voice-overs and print.

Holding a B.F.A. from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, she was a member of the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival Acting company for seven seasons, and toured the east coast teaching Shakespeare in schools. In between acting work, Griffis charges her artistic batteries teaching on-camera acting, theatre, voice-overs and assistant directs in the fine arts department of The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia."

Source: Rhoda Griffis

https://www.rhodagriffis.net/

"Rhoda Griffis is an Atlanta-based Actor

John Cusack: “I kept telling Rhoda she should move to LA and get her own sitcom… I guess LA’s loss is Atlanta’s gain.” (Runaway Jury)

Jackie Burch: “When I moved here from LA and met Rhoda, I remember a director jumping up, throwing his arms in the air with joy, from having an actor who is so solid and with quite the range. I was beaming.” (Casting Director)

Peter Hedges: “Rhoda IS the Meryl Streep of the South.” (The Odd Life of Timothy Green)

Andy Fickman: “Rhoda’s just an amazing local ATL actress and she came in for another role…(through her) this character was born and we started adding her to scenes in the movie - we just loved what she was doing.” (Parental Guidance)

For Full Resume go to: www.imdb.me/rhodagriffis"

Source: Rhoda Griffis - Biography - IMDb

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0341421/bio/

"Rhoda Griffis has acted in more than 150 Film and Television projects, such as WALK THE LINE, ROAD TRIP, THE BLIND SIDE, RUNAWAY JURY, JUST MERCY and THE BANKER. Television credits include series ARMY WIVES, DROP DEAD DIVA, FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, MINDHUNTER and recently THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES and OZARK. Her extensive list of Regional Theatre credits include leading roles in MACBETH, RICHARD III, ANGELS IN AMERICA, PROOF, INTIMATE APPAREL, COLLECTED STORIES and DINNER WITH FRIENDS. Rhoda had the honor of playing friend of the Iconic Dolly Parton in A DOLLY PARTON MAGICAL MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS. Ms Griffis holds a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where she serves on the Board of Directors. Rhoda loves being a working actor.- IMDb mini biography by: UNCSA"

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/rhoda-griffis

"Rhoda Griffis

Veteran character actress Rhoda Griffis has played everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy to Lady MacBeth, but she counts the scheming Lenore Ludwig Baker on "Army Wives" (Lifetime, 2007-14) as one of..."


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 1:12:56
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Duration: 50:46
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Duration: 56:59
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Duration: 1:03:59
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Duration: 53:08
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Garrett Boorojian and the 62nd U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, 34th Chief of Protocol of the U.S., former Finance Chair for 2024's Biden for President and Harris for President, former DNC National Finance Director, Brown University alumnus, Rufus Gifford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
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Duration: 53:02
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Duration: 53:04
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Duration: 57:26
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