I Moved To LA, Now What?

Geeze. It's been a whole year, but I'm back. A random update about what's to come.

Back again with another episode! In episode 7, I explore what it means to be envious in the creative space. What do you do when you can feel that you’re envious of a fellow artist, or even a celebrity? Don’t forget to follow me @melannealva on Instagram for bonus content.

This is the first bonus episode I’ve filmed and the first episode that I’ve filmed in a long time! I want to start having a video component to my workout episodes from now on. I’m also setting up a recording studio in my closet! Watch this episode on IGTV @melannealva

Another episode! We’re on a roll. In this episode I talking about pivoting when nothing you creatively planned goes right. You’re art will only work if it’s flexible.

In this episode I talk about the aftermath of leaving Texas and getting settled in LA again. I could feel myself sliding into a creative rut. In this episode I talk about why ruts happen and how you can stop it from happening before it begins. Our creativity is like a relationship, it’s going to take a lot of work.

The bonus episodes are a behind the scenes of my podcast. In this episode I talk about the new film equipment I bought in Texas, and how it compares to my set up in LA. Does the audio quality sound different than the other bonus episodes?

In this episode I talk about following the passion your really want to pursue instead of waiting on the right time or amount of money. I talk about objectives, super objectives, and why you shouldn’t pursue something just because you want to make money!

In this episode I ponder if talent is real or not. What that means for me and creatives alike. I mention Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio and others as examples to this debate. Listen to find out if talent is real or not! Also start thinking about whether you think it’s real or not.

In this episode I talk about being the ambitious friend in your friend group. I go over basically the cons of this and what results when you’re the most ambitious person you know. This episode is all edit HEAVY. How does it sound?? Let me know @melannealva.

In the first episode of I Moved To LA, Now What? I say fuck it and upload a segment during Covid. Find out how I’m creating during quarantine.

I’m back!!! Here’s a little teaser for what’s to come. This summer there will be more episodes!

Another Bonus! I talk about more equipment that I’ve purchased. I think I improved the quality of the podcast and am testing some sound effects. Should I use more sound effects? Also a major update to my life. And a podcast premiere announcement. Enjoy!

I'm back with some new improvements! I now have headphones and a mic stand! I've also spent some time editing this one. More time than before. In my second Bonus Episode I'll talk more about how I came to the conclusion that I needed to create a podcast and why I think it's worth making. Enjoy!

Helloooo Podcast World! I wanted to test out a new microphone I bought cause I want to get podcasty or at least have an option if I want to record when I’m not in a professional VODcast studio. I ended up rambling for 15 minutes. So if you care to give me some feedback as far as how they episode is sounding, please do!