Mixed Up | Saira Umar

Today I'm picking back off where I left of at the end of 2021 with my search for a job in the animation industry. SPOILER, I did it! I got a PA job after ~25+ interviews at studios like Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, Dreamworks, and more! - 2022 - 2024 Interview and Job Update - Other Career Updates Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira YouTube | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts |  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support

Today I talk about opportunities that just didn't work out for one reason or another-- from commission artwork that wasn't paid for, to a documentary series, to The Hunger Games Musical. Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today I talk about the dozen+ interviews I've had so far when trying to break into the animation industry. The positions were mainly Production Assistant (PA) jobs, but a few were Writer's Assistant/Script Coordinator and other assistant (Executive Assistant, Administrative) jobs! These were across ~7 studios/orgs, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, DreamWorks, Titmouse, and Warner Brothers. I talk about how I got the interviews, and briefly about the interview process, as well as lessons I learned along the way. Happy to discuss more on the topic or answer questions as well! Agenda: - Disclaimers - 2021 Job Recap - Lessons Learned - 2021 TV Show/Movie/Book Recap Keep up with me on socials: Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ | Podcast Instagram: @sairahannah_ YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today I talk about every rejection or "failure" I've had, from Theater shows to Jobs, to other smaller opportunities, and what all of this has taught me. I also talk a little bit about what I've been up to the last 8 months, and preview what I'll be talking about in upcoming episodes... whenever they may be. :) Time Stamps: 03:28 Theater 11:40 Jobs 24:00 Contests, etc. 25:00 Reflections & Lessons Keep up with me on my socials! Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ | @sairahannah_ YouTube | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today we talk about our experiences in a local professional theater company. I recall my memories auditioning and doing summer camps there. Then I talk about being a model for their ad campaigns as well as some of the feedback that they gave me about my acting, singing, and dancing. I also explain how I started off as a camper and work my way to working there. Show Notes Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira YouTube | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today we talk about our favorite memories from living and working at Walt Disney World. I talk about the events I went to, locations I worked (over 25!), roles I would've liked, classes, tips, and regrets. Learn all about the experience of working at Disney for a semester from an alumni of the program! Show Notes (YouTube Videos with more info) Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today we talk about how the days, weeks, months and planets get their names (hint: Roman & Norse Gods) and how latin roots are still in our everyday language, including how the romance languages differ (French, Spanish, English) and their roots. Join us into this deep (ish) dive into etymology, astrology, and pop cultures' use of Latin, Roman & Classical words. Show Notes Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today I talk about my love for Greek Mythology and the different classes and research I've done for it. Matthew takes a pop quiz and I re-teach him some Greek Myth not-so-basics. I talk about book series and tv shows based on Greek & Roman culture. Show Notes Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today we talk about our favorite TV Shows, Movies, Books, Foods, Activities, and other highlights of the year! Mentioned Netflix: Emily in Paris, Start-Up, Mismatched, Masaba Masaba, Never Have I Ever, The Circle, BLACKPINK Light Up The Sky, Enola Holmes, Over the Moon, Princess Switched Switched Again, Jingle Jangle, Boss Baby Back in Business Disney+: Magic of Animal Kingdom, One Day at Disney, Imagineering Story, Inside Pixar, Marvel 616, Mulan, Soul Other: The Challenge (MTV), Alex Rider (Prime), Cleopatra in Space (Peacock) Captive Kingdom (Jennifer Nielsen), A Song of Wraiths and Ruins (Roseanne Brown), Archer at Dawn (Swati Teerdhala), The Glittering Court (Richelle Mead), All the Stars and Teeth (Adalyn Grace) Sidenote by ASAP Science (Also the Best Milk video), Coco Caliente, Paper Team, Q Anon Anonymous, Pod Save America, Today Explained Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today we discuss the AP classes we took in high school and if they are worth taking. What's the difference between AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, and College Classes? Are they really harder, and do colleges care? We also discuss the education system in general and how academic pressure can lead to less learning. Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today Saira talks about her Disney Field Trip in College as well as the Business class that came with it, and the YES Programs (Youth Education Series) that take you backstage. She also talks about her Moana ride design project that was for this class, and the new Disney firework show she designed (that's on YouTube now!) Social Media: www.about.me/sairaumar YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar Instagram and Twitter: @_PrincessSaira_ Email: mixedupsaira@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

In today's episode, Saira discusses her high school senior year field trip to Disney World. She reviews the agenda and shares some tips and funny stories, and talks about their Musical Theater Workshop. Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Today Saira talks about the year 2020 was-- what the expectations vs. reality were, how quarantine and COVID have changed things for the better and worse. Topics include how schooling and education has changed, hobbies, the environment, and about Disney parks re-opening. Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support

Hello everyone! In this first episode of Mixed Up, Saira explains both the title of the episode, the title of the podcast, and the origins behind her name. She talks a little bit about her background and many interests including Disney, reading & writing, art & musical theater. She also answers a fun get to know you tag-- find out the last time she cried, if she uses sarcasm, and most shockingly, what color her eyes are! Social Media: www.about.me/sairaumar Email: mixedupsaira@gmail.com Get To Know You Tag from here: http://www.onyixtus.com/2018/02/07/get-know-tag-15-fun-questions/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/support