Tryna Be Somebody

We've officially crossed the 100-day threshold for the writer's strike and actor's strike against the AMPTP and through some 6-degrees of Kevin Bacon-type stuff, I got the opportunity to interview Franchesca Ramsey about her creative career thus far and knowing her worth in the midst of a strike. This is a bonus episode of the Tryna Be Somebody Video podcast - Season 2. #trynabesomebody  Check out Franchesca's new podcast - Lemme Fix It Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qKcw24NDH1sMZSSUSJbhr?si=5e3d1db633d94b64 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lemme-fix-it/id959128344 →Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKh3kvpo6_Xt2MDEUXjsqxw/join →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 #trynabesomebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Natasha Cunningham. Our theme music was written, and performed by  @BeleafInFatherhood  produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Hallease Narvaez.  FTC: This podcast is brought to you in part by The Better Internet Initiative a 501C3 organization. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trynabesomebody/message

I hope that this podcast motivates you and inspires you to go forth and build the career of your dreams and yet, I know that motivation is often fleeting. It's a temporary feeling that is difficult to build consistency upon. It's the discipline that separates the wheat from the chaff. So, we're talking to Rome Green Jr. of Dormtainment about how he focuses on discipline to achieve his goals.  #trynabesomebody  →FOLLOW ROME GREEN JR. https://www.instagram.com/iromealot/ https://www.youtube.com/@DormtainmentTV →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 #trynabesomebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Natasha Cunningham. Our theme music was written, and performed by  @BeleafInFatherhood  produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez.  FTC: This podcast was brought to you in part by the Better Internet Initiative. This description box includes affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trynabesomebody/message

Imposter syndrome is a real thing that everyone goes through in their career, even when on paper - they've had a stellar career thus far. Today, I'm having Tanya Gupta on the podcast to talk about seeking external validation and learning to lean on your internal validation and self-worth. This is something that everyone struggles with, myself included. Y'all ya girl gets said no to ALOT, and you have to have a strong internal fortitude to weather those "no" storms. →FOLLOW TANYA https://www.instagram.com/guptanya.jpg/ https://guptanya.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@guptanya.mp4 →Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKh3kvpo6_Xt2MDEUXjsqxw/join →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 #trynabesomebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Natasha Cunningham. Our theme music was written, and performed by  @BeleafInFatherhood  produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez.  FTC: No sponsor just me! This description box includes affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trynabesomebody/message

I am so overwhelmingly excited to have this episode of the #trynabesomebody video podcast because we're chatting with Danielle Glover AKA @TheStarPuppy . In this episode, Danielle is going to talk about her artistic career and how she's working though (and not working through stagnation). She'll also cover how being consistent, disciplined and methodical about content creation goes directly against how her mind works with ADHD and Anxiety. I'm so grateful, that she felt comfortable and confident enough with me and all of you to share this so make sure to show her all the love in the comments and on her platform. WATCH DANIELLE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheStarPuppy HER SECRET CHANNEL

Maya Table, a film and music video director, talks about how she channels her confidence while working in a predominantly male and white industry. In the second half of the interview, you'll watch me shift the conversation and ask bigger questions about balancing my career with what I personally feel matters most in this life - family, friends, and relationships. When producing the Tryna Be Somebody podcast, I try to pick interviewees that will add value to the audience, this interview though was one I didn't know I needed for my own personal growth. FOLLOW MAYA: →https://www.instagram.com/mayatable →https://www.mayatable.com/ →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 #trynabesomebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Natasha Cunningham. Our theme music was written, and performed by @BeleafInFatherhood produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. FTC: No sponsor for this video. It's just me fam. This description box includes affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trynabesomebody/message

For this second episode of the #TrynaBeSomebody video podcast, we're interviewing Victor Jackson also known as Mr. Glam Rock Soul. Y'all he is a true light of love and honestly, I just wanted you all to experience him. Today's episode will be different than the usual content. Yes, the Tryna Be Somebody Video podcast is all about our creative careers but at the end of the day we're all human, and how we show up for every aspect of our lives matters. So, Victor and I will talk about his journey of seeing (negative) patterns in his life and how he worked through them. We'll talk about his journey of seeking therapy, how he's dealt with depression and grief, and a multitude of other tools he uses to show up as his best self. And of course, we'll also talk about his creative career as a performing artist, singer, actor, choreographer, and creative director. I hope this episode and the prompt at the end for self-reflection gives you the space necessary to question your healthy and unhealthy patterns. →CHECK OUT VICTOR! ↳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrglamrocksoul/ ↳Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FyiChNQlJ7W24fWdDT7OK?si=_48D63QXRRiKq-5G_tJy8Q ↳LIVE. LOVE. DANCE Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fAOEQ2B18Waobpqmq6jwM?si=0cc90d2e398c47ea →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 #trynabesomebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Natasha Cunningham. Our theme music was written, and performed by BeleafInFatherhood produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. FTC: No sponsor for this video. It's just me fam. This description box includes affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trynabesomebody/message

Whether you want to acknowledge it or not, you have to understand the legal side of your art. So in our first episode of the #TrynaBeSomebody video podcast, we're talking all things legal and contracts with Stephanie of the YouTube Channel Wine and Chill because we don't want you all to make the same mistakes we have. Stephanie is a recovering lawyer turned content creator who is always interested to see all of the different things artists FORGET to mention or do not realize they can negotiate. We'll talk about the basic dos and don'ts, when it's time to find a lawyer, and knowing when to walk away. →SUBSCRIBE TO WINE N' CHILL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_a_lMvQaHyltSWfkB3ymmQ →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on #trynabesomebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Natasha Cunningham follow her on Instagram @AboutNatLife. Our theme music was written, and performed by @BeleafInFatherhood produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trynabesomebody/message

Y'all I'm so excited to launch season 2 of the #TrynaBeSomebody Video podcast. This season we'll be focusing on the theme of "knowing your worth" as an artist and creative. We'll interview 6 different artists and creatives on various aspects of the topic and I am so excited for y'all to check out these amazing conversations. Feel free to catch up on the video podcast by checking out the season 1 playlist and I'll see you next week for episode 1, which will feature Stephanie of @WinenChill . She'll be discussing all things legal! The Tryna Be Somebody Video podcast is a StumbleWell Production. To learn more visit https://www.stumblewell.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trynabesomebody/message

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/hallease08221 I first met Tasneem during a @YouTube Creators for Change summit, and I've been a fan ever since. On the podcast, I've talked about taking calculated risks, whether it's investing in yourself or leaving your job to pursue a creative career, but I've always talked about it from a "glass half full" perspective. I wanted to have Tasneem on the podcast because she's taken the leap - a few times. The fear she feels has been tested and true. →CHECK OUT @Tazzy Phe channel: https://www.youtube.com/tazzyphe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/hallease05221 READ/LISTEN/ENGAGE THE HERSTORY PROJECT: https://medium.com/the-herstory-project FOLLOW BRIA →https://www.instagram.com/briawoodsphotography/ →https://www.instagram.com/_awalkinthewoods_/ I first met Bria Woods when she was in the ideation phase of her Herstory Project. A series of exhibitions where she photographs local San Antonio women and asks them to record their answers to prompts around legacy and womanhood. It was fascinating for me to watch someone go from ideation of a photography project to exhibition in an incredibly short amount of time. In this episode of the #trynabesomebody podcast, Bria will discuss her photography background, her process, and the community support that led to her exhibition success. We'll also discuss the logistics and financing required to consider taking on a project like this. →Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKh3kvpo6_Xt2MDEUXjsqxw/join →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation is designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music. Produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. FTC: This video was sponsored by Skillshare! Isn't that amazing?! I know. This description box includes affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this video podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code hallease will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/hallease05221 What happens to you when you've been an emerging creator for over a decade? Does it mess with your psyche? Does it make you give up? Or does it force you to redefine success on a platform? In this episode of the #TrynaBeSomebody video podcast, I'm interviewing Taylor Behnke of @ItsRadishTime about her experience being a micro-creator for 10+ years and how she's surviving and thriving in spite of it. It's a jolly good talk folks! →Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKh3kvpo6_Xt2MDEUXjsqxw/join →PATREON https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on →SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 →SEASON 1 TRYNA BE SOMEBODY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt6DPhXZ1KQ&list=PL2Pk3OAowrpvC1rT1xP6y4bX3OjxcLkWl&index=2 Hi, I'm Hallease, a video producer and digital storyteller based in Texas. On this channel, I document my chaotic good life through vlogs, tutorials, and good vibes. SEND STUFF Hallease 4007 McCullough Avenue, Box 173 San Antonio, Texas 78212 →THE MUSIC: Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production Produced and Hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation is designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music. Produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. FTC: This video was sponsored by Skillshare! Isn't that amazing?! I know. This description box includes affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this channel! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/hallease03221 Check out Santeka Grigley on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santekagrigley/ With content creation becoming an ever-growing and saturated space, many people are wondering if it's "too late" for them to start a YouTube channel or get going on Instagram. I've been on the internet for over 10 years, so I wanted to bring in someone who just started their online journey to give your their perspective and tips as a nano influencer (i.e. below 3000 followers). Y'all I'm really proud of this episode, I think it highlights how things have changed for the better (and sometimes for the worse) since I started and what the difference is for folks starting now. The Tryna Be Somebody video podcast interviews mostly BIPOC artists and creatives about their careers with the goal of helping you. Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production. Produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation is designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music. Produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. TELL A STORY IN A MINUTE OR LESS (Skillshare): https://skl.sh/3ojHFNT LEARN ADOBE PREMIERE PRO (Skillshare): https://skl.sh/2IC91iS ADVANCED VIDEO EDITING In Premiere Pro (Skillshare): https://skl.sh/3o9lfjw CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Hallease-Narvaez/542413852 SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease FTC: This video was sponsored by Skillshare! Isn't that awesome!? These show notes contain affiliate links. If you click the link and purchase something Hallease will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this production. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Check out Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gracelhathaway/ From losing your lead actor 2 weeks into filming a feature film to having your DP drop because of a family emergency the first day of filming your web series, Grace has seen it all as an independent filmmaker and producer. With the series #ThisCouldaBeenAnEmail dropping later this week, I wanted to have our producer extraordinaire on the podcast. She's got a wide breadth of experience and has surpassed me in many ways. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I enjoyed filming it. #TrynaBeSomebody Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease Watch more Tryna Be Somebody: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Pk3OAowrptg8hEke79HampxgXCZkhu7 CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Check out Chinwe Watch "LOVEBITES" on @Issa Rae Presents - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QaCrUHnz_8 IG - instagram.com/chinwefilms IG (Elephant) - instagram.com/elephantshortfilm Elephant Short Film - https://www.gofundme.com/f/elephant-a-dark-comedy Elephant Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hNdKJn I remember when I realized how limited my resources were as a young black woman. I was in LA at the time, finishing up my undergrad in film through UT's domestic study abroad program (UTLA). To utilize the program, you had to pay an additional fee + your usual tuition costs. You also had to handle your costs for food, gas, and other basic utilities, which came at a higher California price tag compared to Texas. My peers would talk about the fun things they were doing while completing the program. Concerts, excursions, etc. It took me a month or two to comprehend HOW that was happening. I barely had enough money to cover feeding myself and getting back and forth from my unpaid internships. Then it finally hit me. They were funded. To be fair, I was too. My parents and I worked out a monthly budget for my time in LA and the scholarships I had gotten earlier on in my undergraduate degree had helped to offset these new costs. It was in those months that I realized, my resources (though more than most) could not compare to my peers. I was already starting off behind. I couldn't afford to go explore and let serendipity happen. I couldn't afford to take the time to work on sets for free and collaborate across to build connections. I had to be focused with my energy and time and ultimately, I had to come back to Texas after my semester in California concluded. This is not a pity post. Coming back to Texas and jumpstarting my career here was the best (and necessary) decision I could have made for myself. I say all this to continue the discussion. “We need more people of color in filmmaking!” Is something I see a lot, especially now, and I wholeheartedly agree. However, saying that and creating an industry that cultivates that are two very different things. Filmmaking is a rich person's game. Periodt. So what does it look like to create space for more diverse storytellers? Ionno but Chinwe Okorie and I talk shop about the struggles of it all in this episode. I'm curious to know your thoughts! TELL A STORY IN A MINUTE OR LESS (Skillshare): https://skl.sh/3ojHFNT LEARN ADOBE PREMIERE PRO (Skillshare): https://skl.sh/2IC91iS ADVANCED VIDEO EDITING In Premiere Pro (Skillshare): https://skl.sh/3o9lfjw CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Hallease-Narvaez/542413852 SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

How do you have a fulfilling and more importantly lasting creative career? Some will say, you should always be innovating. Others will say it's about collaborating constantly. For someone like Beleaf In Fatherhood, it's all about being pragmatic and consistently working on your craft. Today on the #TrynaBeSomebody video podcast we're interviewing Glen Henry (Beleaf in Fatherhood/Beleaf in Music) about his hip hop career and how he continues to progress his storytelling forward. There's a pragmatism that Beleaf has that's next level. Every time I talk to him I genuinely feel like I'm talking to an older cousin or brother. My skinfolk and my kinfolk. He's young enough to understand how you feel but also practical enough to give you the harsh truths of the world. It's a good gut check that I think every artist needs from time to time. So, this is an episode that I hope will serve as your gut check. Check out Beleaf in Fatherhood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeleafInFatherhoodtv Listen to Beleaf in Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7N204QRVuZ3LCoVkKRPf1T?si=jjPaDmO9RzGTQZaiLsWUoA Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. SHOW NOTES Beleaf Creators For Change Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H5_4GnK8Wc My Creators For Change Project - Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvWEC2Z0CCU Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huEXs_kCf0Q&t=219s Designing the Beleaf in Fatherhood Opener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_5vDwpum_s What is Progress? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWdW2x_O6mQ Black Joy is Magic - Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOU17LDTVNo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Allegedly we're moving into a post panini-press world, but the struggle is still real and so is burn out. Over the last 2 years, we've heard this term become normalized not only throughout the creative community but our culture and society as well. Today on the #TrynaBeSomebody video podcast I asked content creator and YouTuber Jade Fox to talk about all things burnout. We were originally going to talk about how she leans into her identity as a queer black creator but in the process of scheduling this podcast interview Jade was coming out of a burnout season and had to post-pone. That prompted me to request a topic change, and I was so excited that she was willing to oblige and as always, be her witty candid and authentic self on the topic. Everyone experiences burnout differently but hopefully by the end of this episode we give you some food for thought of how to navigate it and, if possible, avoid it all together. Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease Watch more Tryna Be Somebody: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Pk3OAowrptg8hEke79HampxgXCZkhu7 CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

In this episode of the #TrynaBeSomebody video podcast, I want you to explore your own unique story. A lot of times I talk to people who are thinking about starting a channel or considering telling a family story or history and hesitate to start because they think their life isn't interesting enough. That's just not true. It's about shifting your perspective and thinking about how different generations, institutions, and geography has impacted your life and formed who you are today. So, today on the podcast I'm interviewing Mark Menjivar a multi-disciplinary artist based in San Antonio, Texas. He's going to walk us through an exercise to help you discover hidden stories within your life and then after we'll talk to Mark about how he gets different interactive projects funded. Grab a pencil or your favorite note-taking app! Check out Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjmenjivar/ Check out Mark's website: https://www.markmenjivar.com/ YouTube Originals Documentary - My Family across 3 generations: https://youtu.be/QWdW2x_O6mQ Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Are you an artist who's considering quitting their job to pursue their artistic endeavors full time? Are you someone who doesn't dream of labor and wants to establish a new lifestyle for yourself? Great. This episode of the Tryna Be Somebody video podcast is for you. We're interviewing Evelyn (From The Internets) Ngugi to learn how she did just that in 2018. How much she saved in her bank account, and how long it took to finally put in that two-week notice. Also, Hallease will discuss how she left her agency job in 2018 as well to start StumbleWell. Their exit strategies were pretty different so hopefully, there are some tangible takeaways for you to consider. CONTINUED LEARNING Before You Quit - Watch This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbDSlB27KNw Living with Uncertainty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umU0WGUSdZc For People Who Feel Behind in Life: https://youtu.be/575LByUKT00 How Evelyn Quit: https://youtu.be/jHdO_MnCXPU Why Evelyn kinda regrets it sometimes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9CSU9CKJ9M Also this one too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH2dHTB9420 Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Hallease-Narvaez/542413852 CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 SEND STUFF Hallease 4007 McCullough Avenue, Box 173 San Antonio, Texas 78212 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Shea Rhim is a multi-disciplinary designer based in Atlanta and a former Adobe Creative Quarterly Resident. I wanted to have him on the video podcast to talk about how he has taken common design principles and applied them to his life to achieve his creative goals, one of them being landing a job with General Motors! I've always been someone who uses different visualization tactics to cultivate the future I want for myself but talking to Shea gave me the nomenclatures and the vocabulary to express those desires and ideas more. I hope this episode gives you the same! Check out Shea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shearhim/ Follow Shea on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SheaRhim Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Don't call this episode 2 but also...it's kind of episode 2. My conversation with multi-disciplinary artist Temi Coker was packed with so many great moments, so much so, that I felt this needed to be a stand-alone installment. One of the Patreon Producers asked a really great question about finances and freelancing which sparked this entire tangent of a conversation. Temi and I both talk about some of the best qualities to have as a freelance artist when it comes to running a business and communicating effectively with clients. Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease Check out Temi's work: https://www.temicoker.co CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

In this first episode of the Tryna Be Somebody podcast, I'm talking to multi-disciplinary artist Temi Coker about developing a unique style and voice as an artist. We'll go over some of his tried and true techniques to develop a unique look and feel to his work in photo manipulation, and how he keeps innovating his style as his career continues to evolve. Check out Temi's work: https://www.temicoker.co Instagram: @temi.coker Enjoy the video podcast? Support it on Patreon! patreon.com/hallease CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tryna Be Somebody is a StumbleWell production, produced and hosted by Hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our YouTube opening animation was designed by Evan Abrams. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. This podcast episode was edited by Christopher Narvaez and Hallease Narvaez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message

Tryna Be Somebody is a video podcast interviewing mostly BIPOC artists about their creative careers. In this trailer, you'll hear snippets from season 1 which include (in order of appearance) Temi Coker, Evelyn (From The Internets) Ngugi, Mark Menjivar, Beleaf in Music/Beleaf in Fatherhood, Jade Fox, and Chinwe Okorie. You can watch episodes of the Tryna Be Somebody podcast as well at YouTube.com/Hallease. This video podcast is a StumbleWell Production and produced in part by listeners via patreon. Learn more about how you can support this podcast at Patreon.com/hallease. Our podcast and thumbnail cover art was designed by Temi Coker. Our theme music was written, and performed by Beleaf in Music and produced by Jruckers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallease-narvaez35/message