Join us for chats with creatives from entertainment, arts, fitness, and other vocations. Their finding ways to keep working, start projects, and just stay sane while staying at home.
This week, Producer, Journalist, Travel Correspondent and now Entrepreneur Alyssa Caverley joins the show to talk about pivoting production during a pandemic, reporting for an international media company, and amidst the uncertainty of the Pandemic starting her own company, Soiree Candles. A Little More About Alyssa: Alyssa Caverley is a journalist and entrepreneur. She has over 10 years of experience telling stories from all around the globe, as both a travel correspondent and a news reporter. Alyssa is currently the West Coast correspondent for international news channel France 24 and a producer for 'Larry King Now' and 'Dennis Miller Plus 1' for Ora TV. She recently added entrepreneur to her list of accomplishments, creating an eco-friendly candle company called Soirée Candles. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
This week I'm kicking off the fall with Scott K. Leslie speaking about the AdventurersPack an online streaming community focused on D&D and so much more. A Little More About Scott: Raised on the high seas, a head filled with fantasy, and a knack for being somebody other than himself. When not working as an actor and fight coordinator, Scott spends his free time as the Dungeon Master of his home D&D games crafting epic tales of heroism, betrayal, and adventure with friends. Though the industry that he works in has been put on hold during quarantine he has taken this time as an opportunity to merge his work experience and the game that he loves and has created The Adventurer’s Pack, a streaming channel dedicated to sharing fun nerdy content and building an open, welcoming, community. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines, Content Entrepreneur Joanna Bowzer speaks about virtual writing workshops, the importance of finding the right coach, and the many programs and offerings of her company FilmLaunch to help kickstart your career even in quarantine. A Little More About Joanna:Joanna Bowzer is a Los Angeles-based content entrepreneur with creative projects in film, theater and immersive storytelling.She has over 15 years of experience working in start-ups focused on digital media and premium online content and education. She continues to work with new companies, content entrepreneurs, and performing artists, helping them build branding, business development, career and marketing strategies.As writer and director, Joanna’s work has been called both “bold, inspiring and a breath of fresh air” and “casually sardonic” by the New York Theater Review and LA Weekly respectively. Her films have won awards at over a dozen festivals, and have been shown at over forty, including: Slamdance Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Catalina International Film Festival, New York City International Film Festival, Manhattan Film Festival and New York Shorts Fest. She is a member of Film Fatales and the Alliance of Women Directors.See more on the web at LinkedIn and onIMDb. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines, Television Producer Bethany Jones shares about her work in True Crime. Although most of production has shut down, she's still producing content in this popular genre. She walks us through her growth into this field and how she is continuing to work during the pandemic. A Little More About Bethany: BETHANY JONES - began her career in television working as a researcher on Prison Break. She has since produced hours of TV for Oxygen, History, A&E, CNN, Discovery, CBS and won best sports video of the year for Grantland, ESPN’s pop culture arm. During her career she has interviewed leading government officials, federal agents, United States Attorneys and law enforcement officers across the country. She has also interviewed people that were convicted as spies, arms dealers, murder, terrorism, other notorious crimes and system impacted individuals. In addition to her TV producing she is a host of the popular podcast, The Pros&Cons which has half a million listens in 81 countries. Bethany holds an honors degree from the University of Wales, U.K. in English literature and French. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines Up Flying Yoga studio owner Kimberely Simonetti discusses the current challenges of owner a fitness based business during a pandemic. She shares about what led her to create UP and the ways she continues to put the health and wellness of the community at the center of what she's doing now and will do as restrictions ease. A Little More About Kim: Celebrity Trainer Kimberely Simonetti, E-RYT, RPYT, Creator and Founder of Up Flying Yoga™, is Yoga Doctor™ certified, Yoga Medicine™trained and a member of the International Yoga Association of Yoga Therapy. Kimberely has spent over 10,000 hours defying gravity creating Up Flying Yoga™ and Up Fly Aerial Dance™ as she is best known for her strong belief in the therapeutic power of Aerial Yoga Arts. Whether you are attending her classes or you are a teacher in training, Kimberely brings a playful spirit as she guides every kind of individual in exploring and developing their Aerial wings. She customizes every experience based on each practictioner's needs to ensure personal growth. Kimberely shares her craft outside of Up Flying Yoga™ through New Beauty Magazine, US Weekly, BuzzFeed, MSN Dance Nation, Mythbusters, MTV, VH1, Forbes, Basketball Wives LA, Yoga Journal Live, Goop and Choreographer for shows Live it UP, DJ DragonFly and Los Angeles' Aerial Troupe, The Lovely Hearts. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines, multi-talented creator and producer Jenny Curtis speaks about her new podcast, A Moment of Your Time. As a producer and host for CurtCo Media, Jenny is no stranger to the world of podcasting. She share's her insights into creating audio content and how she's developed a space for others to contribute. A Little More About Jenny:A multi-faceted creator, Jenny has worked in the world of entertainment in a variety of formats ranging from live events to animation to feature films. Currently she is working in podcasting at CurtCo Media, in casting with Renita Casting, is a member of the immersive theater company The Speakeasy Society, and is represented by Kreativ Artists. With CurtCo Media, Jenny produces entertainment interviews in Hollywood Unscripted, hosts a storytelling improv show with When Last I Left, and created and produces A Moment Of Your Time along with A Moment For Kids. Jenny received her BFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts. When she’s not producing/acting/recording/creating-in-general, she’s probably hanging out with horses. Or eating avocados. More on Jenny - IG & Twitter: @TheJennyCurtiswww.jennycurtis.comimdb.me/jennycurtis More on A Moment Of Your TimeIG & Twitter: @AMOYTPodcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-moment-of-your-time/id1487198778www.curtco.co For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines, Comedian Tommy O'Neill shares his perspective on the Los Angeles Comedy scene compared to other locations around the country. He also speaks about his podcast, Bust it Wide Open, and staying studious developing comedy routines. A Little More About Tommy:Tommy O'Neill is a comedian with an inquisitive and intense comedic style that points out the stupidity in his life. His grumpy rants keep him sounding old and crazy, while his energy keeps him young at heart. Originally from Orlando FL, Tommy is the host of the Bust it Wide Open Podcast featured on iTunes/SoundCloud and is also a writer/director/actor for the award winning production team Pointless Pencil Productions.You may have seen or heard Tommy from TV’s "The Viral Break-Down", FOX's "Laugh TV", "The Down Low (With James Yon)", Comedy Centrals “Tosh.O”, ComedyCentral.com, or from one of his hundreds of appearances on a iHeart Media radio station. He currently lives in Los Angeles and tours comedy clubs nationally. Life is amazing, but Tommy will still find something to be mad at. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines Beckett Arnold shares about developing Dragonfly Studio, a space for artists to have an encouraging space to create. She also speaks about her experience as a performer and growing in circus arts. A Little More About Beckett: A designer, circus performer, and entertainment professional with over a decade of experience in different facets of the entertainment industry, Beckett has done every job available in that field, from performing to post production. She knows the struggle that creatives face first-hand. She created Dragonfly Studio to provide a space for artists to connect and create together, support each other, lift each other up when times get rough, and the tools and resources to position them on the right trajectory through a membership & networking community for LA's creative individuals. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give back, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram. Thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time while staying home, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail to CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
This episode feature Singer/Songwriter Alison Sherberg. Alison shares about being inspired to create music again because of being stuck inside and processing the emotions brought on by the pandemic. She also shares fascinating insights into food distribution and some of the challenges our normal food chain is currently facing in the U.S.And, if you notice recognizing her voice immediately, Alison wrote and performs the opening song for this podcast! A little more about Alison: Alison Sherberg is a part time singer/songwriter, full time distributor account manager. She spent the last few years in a musical hiatus but the quarantine/new normal has given her the time and emotional channel to pick up the uke again and start playing. On her downtime she loves watching horror movies, collecting vintage toys, reading comics, and snuggling her pups.If you'd like to purchase Alison's music email her at Alison.Sherberg.comAnd follow her and her Isolation Sessions on instagram @Anerdberg For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give to others, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram and thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail at CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
Actress/Producer Leah Cevoli speaks about socially distanced casting calls, how she's getting professional level audio for voice-over work, and utilizing your resources and community. She also speaks about how to prepare your next crowd funding campaign now and why it's important to gauge your network. It's fine to crowdfund for timely projects giving back, like Bags2Masks, but now is probably not the time to launch a campaign for your passion project. A Little More About Leah:Actress/Producer Leah Cevoli, is a multi-talented entertainment professional whose work stretches across many genres. A rock ‘n roll enthusiast, body image activist, and fan of all things horror, Leah's acting credits include appearances on high profile tv shows like HBO’s Deadwood, and voiceover on the Cartoon Network hit, Robot Chicken.Leah is a contributing writer for MsInTheBiz.com, and the founder of AllShapesAndSizesWelcome.com: a travelling group of women who speak at conventions nationwide on the topic of self-love, body image, and eating disorders.Leah has a reputation for crowdfunding success and social media magic. To date, her company, GreenlightYourPassionProject.com has managed 50+ campaigns, and have been instrumental in raising over $5,000,000 for indie projects. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give to others, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram and thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail at CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines, I speak with Aerialist performer and instructor Lisa-Marie Burnside. We cover her quarantined DisDance performances, workout videos, and journey to becoming an aerialist. A little mote about Lisa-Marie: Lisa-Marie Burnside is a professional Aerialist based out of LA. She Performs her character driven pieces throughout Southern California and teaches select students at her studio ElevAtion Aerial in Altadena,Ca.During this strange social distancing time you can find Lisa-Marie performing DisDANCES on social media. These Routines are Fully created, choreographed, produced and filmed in two days. All the songs are chosen by Individuals reaching out for a little bit of magic in their life.Instagram- @littleburnsideFB- Lisa-Marie BurnsideWebsite- LisaMarieBurnside.com For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give to others, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram and thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Spotify!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail at CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode I got to catch up with Los Angeles based Comedian and Content Creator, Varut Chee. Varut and I dive into ways to stay centered, practice spirituality, and keep positive during safer-at-home in California. A little more about Varut: Varut Chee is a fabulous non-binary comedian in Los Angeles and originally from Bangkok, Thailand. Varut wrote for the 2017 CBS Diversity Showcase and performs stand-up comedy. Varut created a web series (Varootisonfire) about their experience growing up queer in the evangelical church. Varut is a Beyonce-Rupaul-twerk-loving queen with a passion for life! Visit Varut's YouTube Channel for their Varoot-Log giving "nuggets of truth" and short uplifting meditations: VAROOTISONFIRE For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give to others, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram and thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Spotify!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail at CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
On this episode of Creativity in Confines we're joined by Stephanie Arapian. We discuss the value of Zoom and Facetime to stay connected, ways to keep up with yoga practice, writing schedules and actor workouts. Stephanie Arapian is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. Former EFL teacher in China and Germany with an MFA from London’s East 15 Acting School. Producer for music video “Don’t Silence Me”, action/fantasy short “Protectress”, fanseries “Seize and Deliver”. Founder of Shatter Glass Films (llc), award winning short film “Voyeur”. https://www.stephaniearapian.com/ For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give to others, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram and thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Spotify!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail at CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
Hello and welcome to the first episode of Creativity in Confines!On this first episode, I talk speak with Jessica Hobbs on working from home and keeping up with the business side of freelance writing. Listen to hear Jessica's helpful tips and ways of not losing momentum while staying safer at home.Here's a little more about Jessica: Jessica Hobbs spent the early part of her career working in technical theater, opera, and film festivals while earning her film degree at the University of Colorado. She spent a year touring with a Vaudeville show, which included a 3-week run at the New Victory Theater in New York. After five years working in Reality TV as a writer’s assistant and Associate Producer, she made the move to Los Angeles and took a job with the Sundance Institute, while also working as a freelance writer and producer for film, theatre, and TV. Her recent works include the short rock musical My Generation and the science fiction limited series Greenhaven, both of which are in pre-production. She is also a frequent contributor with online publications such as Ms. In The Biz, We Do It Together, and The Wrap. For more ways to stay creative both for yourself and the ways you can give to others, follow @CreativityinConfinesPodcast on Instagram and thank you for subscribing and rating this podcast on Spotify!If you have some creative ways you're utilizing your time, finding ways to give back or just fun things to share, send me an e-mail at CreativityinConfines@gmail.com
Welcome to a quarantined podcast hosted by me, Darra Stone, a Los Angeles based producer who like many of you is currently stuck inside and finding ways to still create. So join me as I speak with some talented people as they stay safe and stay home while still creating art. I'll be chatting with people across many fields so tune in and subscribe to learn about some of the fun ways you can utilize this time or just keep sane!
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