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The Two-timed Nominated Actors & Writer/Producer from the Web Series "Blurred Ties" sits down with Lamar to discuss their experience working on the project. Since this interview the Web Series "Blurred Ties" won in both categories!!! Best Web Series and Best TV Series....

Today's Two Words: MADE IT In this episode, hear Esther Fwati and Ratidzo Mambo share about their careers as actors, producers and writers based in Australia. We discuss story ownership, collaborating with an abundance mindset and how being an actor influences their approach to writing their own stories. About Esther Fwati Esther Fwati is an actor, writer and producer based in Melbourne, Australia. In 2022 her Web Series NO ORDINARY LOVE, presented by Screen Australia was released to an international audience with great reception. Esther acted as Producer, Marketing, Strategist, Writer & Actor on the Series. In 2023 the series won BEST WEB SERIES at the LA SUN FILM FEST and Esther was awarded BEST ACTRESS in a Series/Pilot/Web for her role as series lead - Beck. Esther is inspired by the work of strong black creators such as Issa Rae and Quinta Brunson who created pathways for themselves as actors, and created opportunities for so many others in the process. Follow Esther: https://www.instagram.com/estherfwati/ About Ratidzo Mambo Zimbabwean-born actor, producer, writer and former distribution consultant, Ratidzo Mambo has extensive experience as a sales agent and consultant for distributors including Vision Films, Switch International, Looking Glass International and Big Media TV where she managed film and TV content rights working with broadcasters across free-to-air, subscription TV, digital, mobile and inflight platforms. In her career, Ratidzo has acted in dozens of productions across screen, stage and radio. Her screen credits include Yellow Card, Stan drama series The Gloaming and feature film Escape from Pretoria with Daniel Radcliffe.   She was the winner of the 2016 Best Actor Award for the Hollywood Short + Sweet Festival, was awarded the 2018 16th Street Actors Studios Larry Moss Scholarship, was a 2017 Heath Ledger Scholarship finalist and selected to participate in Screen Australia and Equity Foundation's first diversity workshop in 2018. Follow Ratidzo Mambo: https://www.instagram.com/ratidzomambo/ This is the first ever live podcast event for Two Words with Taku, recorded in February 2023 in Melbourne. Thanks to comedian Jasmine Francis for audience warm-up, tech crew Toby, Dale, and Kristina, and Tim at LongPlay for hosting us. Join our community at twowordswithtaku.substack.com and follow Two Words with Taku at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoWordswithTaku/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twowordswithtaku/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twowordswithtaku See you soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support Cine Poetry Here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cine-poetry#/ Follow Lex @lexindieflix and Cine Poetry @thecinepoetry In this episode of the Smokey Mirror Podcast, we sit down with Lex Lowry, an accomplished filmmaker who's here to bridge the worlds of poetry and cinematic storytelling. Lex's brainchild, "Cine Poetry," is a groundbreaking proof-of-concept project that's shaking up the literary and cinematic landscapes. Each episode revolves around a central theme, with poets reciting their work off-book, diving deep into the heart of the topic. The journey began with the creation of the Pilot Episode, an ambitious endeavor that has already garnered significant recognition. It was featured at the prestigious Urban Film Festival of 2022 and received a nomination for "Best Short Documentary." But Lex's mission doesn't stop there. In this episode, Lex opens up about his aspirations for Cine Poetry. His crowdfunding campaign aims to raise funds for the production of a second episode and lay the foundation for an entire episodic mini-series. He envisions Cine Poetry as a powerful amplifier for the spoken word, breathing new life into the underground art form of poetry. Already, the project has started to make waves. The first episode's Pilot has earned two nominations at the Orlando Urban Film Festival 2023, including "Best Web Series" and "Best Social Impact." Furthermore, it's been recognized with a nomination for "Best Local Web Series" at the Urban Film Festival in Miami. Join us for a captivating conversation with Lex Lowry, as we delve into the world of Cine Poetry, explore the intersection of poetry and cinema, and learn how you can be a part of this exciting journey to reshape the spoken word scene. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smoke-been-skut/message

For this week's episode, Shylo is joined by actor Bobby Del Rio! Bobby Del Rio has a 20+ year career in the entertainment industry. Most recently, Bobby's feature debut as writer/director (The Market) received international distribution from Parallel Universe Pictures. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States & United Kingdom, Vimeo on Demand for Canada. He is best known as Creator & Showrunner for IRL the Series - sold to Bell Media's FibeTV1. The series won Best Web Series from the Los Angeles Film Awards, and was an official selection of the Sicily Web Fest in Italy. Bobby was profiled in CBC's micro series "Project: Heartbreak to Art" for the way IRL was created, directed by Drake's music video superstar director Karena Evans. Bobby's feature film The Market was called "cinematic brilliance" by the Jagran Film Festival, who subsequently toured the film across India. It also received a film festival screening in Italy at the Social Machinery Film Festival. Bobby also plays the male lead role in both seasons of the web series My Roommate's an Escort - created by Katie Uhlmann & Trish Rainone. Bobby plays SAM. Most recently, he directed the short film Dusk - nominated for a 2020 Leo award - Best Musical Score Short Drama (composer: Daryl Bennett). Upcoming: co-creator/co-showrunner/starring in “The Kult” with Megan Laursen; writing/producing the feature film “Schadenfreude” Do not miss this great episode!

For our first pride interview of 2023, we're joined by Moonie Desvarieux and Jess Desvarieux, the sister team behind Moonie the Web Series. We discuss their queer Black web series, delving into where it came from, how the cast and crew were selected, and their writing process. Plus, where does funny come from! Acting! Directing! And so much more. Learn more about Moonie the web series: https://www.youtube.com/@mooniethewebseries  Follow the series on Instagram: @‌mooniethewebseries Follow Moonie and Jess on Instagram: @‌moonie________ and @directjess Moonie Desvarieux (she/her) is a stand-up comedian and screenwriter. She was a finalist in the 2022 National Comedy Competition hosted by Saturday Night Live's Kenan Thompson and has opened for comedy legend D.L. Hughley multiple times. She now stars in the comedy web series MOONIE, which follows a close-knit group of Black queer friends in their 30s as they navigate the minefield of microaggressions and annoyances in New York City. Jess Desvarieux (she/her) is the co-creator, head writer, and director of the comedy web series MOONIE. The sister duo's series has just been nominated for a Queerties award for Best Web Series. You can follow Bitches on Comics on Instagram and Twitter @BitchesOnComics and you can follow our hosts: Sara Century: @saracentury (Instagram and Twitter), S.E. Fleenor: @se_fleenor (Instagram and Twitter), and Monika Estrella Negra: Instagram and Twitter. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter. Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support us by joining our Patreon Community. Keep in touch with us and see what we're up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.com And check out our new narrative horror podcast Decoded Horror Channel which includes Graveyard Orbit, Tales of the Sapphire Bay Hotel, and more! Bitches on Comics is a Queer Spec project. Check out our other projects! Learn more about Queer Spec at: QueerSpec.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we're going back to the north and the girls from Pang; were talking Slash/Back.  Not only are we talking about this gnarly Inuit film from director Nyla Innuksuk but we get to do it with two female directors; Canadian Screen Award winning filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and CSA nominee Mary Galloway. This show may look long but we guarantee its worth it.  Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers is KAINAI FIRST NATION (BLOOD TRIBE, BLACKFOOT CONFEDERACY) AS WELL AS SÁMI FROM NORWAY. She has won two Canadian Screen Awards and has been nominated for six. As an actor and filmmaker she has associations with the SUNDANCE FILM INSTITUTE, ALUMNUS OF THE BERLINALE, MEMBER OF THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES, THE ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA AND TELEVISION, THE DIRECTOR'S GUILD OF CANADA. Basically she the GOAT www.elle-maija-tailfeathers.com Mary Galloway is an award-winning, Cowichan and mixed settler descent, filmmaker, actor, and fierce Indigi-queer content creator. . Her achievements include being a TIFF Rising Star, a WFF Talent to Watch, a recipient of WIFTV's Newcomer Award, and being named to The Hollywood Reporter's list of Breakouts Making An Impact on Hollywood, in 2021 she released her web series "Querencia" on APTN LUMI in Canada and on Revry TV globally. Galloway is a graduate of the world-class CFC's Director's Lab 2021. Querencia was nominated for 2 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Web Series and the Cogeco Audience Choice Award 2022 Also kinda GOATY :) www.instagram.com/missmgalloway   www.howdyoulikethatmovie.com      

Precious Chong is an award winning actress, writer and comedian. Her most recent credits include CBC's 'Murdoch Myteries', Syfy's ‘Chucky' and CBC Gem's ‘Homeschooled'. Other film and television credits include USA Network's, “Falling Water” as well as the Hallmark Christmas movie “Love You Like Christmas” and “Northern Lights of Christmas”. Her web sketch series “Sex and the Single Parent” with fellow comedian Melissa Story (nominated for a 2015 CCA for Best Web Series and Best Female Performance in a web series) has over two million hits on Funny or Die and their weekly podcast “Story with Chong” is currently on itunes, Spotify, and Podcast Addict. She has written about her life for the Toronto Life, Reader's Digest and the Fix among other publications. She co-wrote, co-produced and co-starred in the full length horror comedy “Homewrecker” alongside Alex Essoe (Doctor Sleep, Starry Eyes) that recently premiered at Fantasia Fest, Fantastic Fest in Austin,Toronto After Dark, and the New York Horror Film Festival where it won best screenplay. Her dad is counter culture icon, Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong. She also walks on stilts. Join our interactive live broadcast of Inside The Audition every Wednesday 2pm EST on Facebook and YouTube. Learn how one actor went from stressful DIY selftapes to booking a role in a Hollywood blockbuster PLUS 2 series leads in 12 months. Join our free audition workshop here: www.laughingvikings.com/auditionhero Actors Audition Club helps actors shoot professional auditions without stress, tech troubles or bugging family so that you can elevate your performance and book your dream role in TV, Film and Theatre: www.laughingvikings.com/auditions Join our priority waitlist to be first notified when we open up the next enrolment, so that you too can learn the strategies, systems and processes that today's working actors are using to book more roles: www.laughingvikings.com/aac Connect with us on Instagram: @actorsauditionclub @larsclassington @bknox_57 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laughing-vikings/message

Time Management Workshop About Andi: Andi Matheny is a 25-year veteran of Hollywood who started the Andi Matheny Acting Studios in 2010 and has coached hundreds of actors to book their first roles in TV and film. Andi has had a recurring role on The Resident as Dr. Kelly Whitley, starred opposite Sara Rue in The Hallmark Channel Movie True Love Blooms, opposite Kelsey Grammer in the film High Expectations, opposite Phylicia Rashad in the Oprah Winfrey production David Makes Man and opposite Ryan Phillippe and Patrick Duffy in the comedy Lady of the Manor, written and directed by Justin Long. Other notable credits include Devious Maids, The Mentalist, Ugly Betty, Zoey 101, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and The Shadow Effect. Andi hosted the talk shows Friends or Lovers, Essentials, Fit Resort and Spa, and Kwik Witz. She appeared in dozens of commercials, including a worldwide campaign for Olay. Andi won the Jury Prize for Best Florida Film for her directorial debut The Newest Member at the 2017 Sunscreen Film Festival. Her web series Good Morning St. Pete! which she wrote, directed, and starred in, won Best Web Series at the 2018 Sunscreen Film Festival and garnered her the Best Leading Actress Award at the 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival. Andi's groundbreaking book “Act ALIVE: The Essential Guide to Igniting and Sustaining Your Working Actor Career” was published in 2022 and debuted on Amazon at #3 in Acting and Auditioning.  Get the book: Act Alive How hosting has changed.  Human beings are interesting.  hHere is a thing that beginning actors and even experienced actors do. They'll look at a script, right? And the script will say things like, "I hate you, you have ruined my life, blah, blah, blah." And everybody jumps to the conclusion of, “Well, this is an angry scene, and I got to say, I hate you, and you've ruined my life.” The hot person confrontation is when you find somebody, this "hot person" in your life who has screwed you over, and now you're kind of doing the fantasy version of talking to them the way you wish you could have talked to them in that moment. As a coach, I'm not interested in your excuses. I'm interested in what you're going to do about it. In spite of all the odds against you.  If your job is to act, you better get fucking good at acting. Understand what casting directors had been trying to get through my head, which is, I want you to be good.  When you audition, you are solving somebody's problem. So when you have the working actor mindset, you show up in a collaborative, helpful spirit to help solve the casting director's problem because the casting director has pressure on them to fulfill all of these roles. As soon as you make it about the other person and not about you and your ego, that's when your bookings are going to start soaring. Art comes from a totally different place. You've got to be connected. You have to be connected from your soul, from a soul level, to what you're doing.  Sometimes the less, the better.

In today's episode, Amanda drinks a negroni with award-winning writer, director Sam Coyle to discuss the importance of finding your people, what kinds of stories she's most drawn to telling, and the release of Avocado Toast Season 2! Sam is best known for directing the first and second season of the award winning series Avocado Toast, which was awarded the Silver Telly Award, Best Director Merced Queer Film Fest, Best Director Portland Comedy Film Fest, & Nominated for 4 Canadian Screen Awards. Sam also directed the evocative queer reality dating show Dating Unlocked won the Silver Telly Award for Best Web Series and Best Direction at the New Zealand Webfest. Sam's directorial debut feature film, Hazy Little Thing, premiered at the Canadian Film Festival and was sold to Super Channel, and she is now in development on her next feature film, after completing the Attagirl Film Lab, where she was the recipient of the 25k Production Fund grant. Sam is currently in development with CBC Gem and Play Media to develop her half-hour show “Get Me Outta Here”.   Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more!   Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com   Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Sam Coyle: insta @its_sam_coyle

Mary tells a story she's well-versed in, one I've told herself in one form or another for as long as she can remember, but she reimagines it for where she is now.Mary Duong is a filmmaker and video artist. She created and co-wrote queer drama web series, ‘TWO WEEKS', which premiered at Brisbane Queer Film Festival 2018, and won Best Web Series at the SAE ATOM Awards 2018. Through the Screen Queensland/SBS Unscripted initiative, she produced and co-wrote ‘BANANAS', which was an official selection into SXSW Film Festival and Inside Out LGBT Film Festival in 2020. In 2019, she was selected to the Screen Producers Australia Ones to Watch program. Queerstories an award-winning LGBTQI+ storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For more information, visit www.queerstories.com.au and follow Queerstories on Facebook.The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetterAnd for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow Maeve Marsden on Twitter and Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As we gear up for the Booking Magnet LIVE 2022 Annual Actors Conference, I'm pleased to introduce you to Charity Jordan. Enjoy this interview and be sure to connect with us on social media to share your takeaways. Xo! - Christine Connect with Charity Jordan here: Instagram- 1charityjordan Website- http://charityjordan.com/ About Charity… Charity Jordan is a world-class, actress, educator, advocate, and author. She has a background in theater, a knack for comedy, plus a Master in Education degree. Her career has focused on nurturing the “whole” child via a blend of character education, mental health support, and the performing arts. As a certified School Counselor her duties require constantly researching, developing, and collaborating with school staff, parents, and other programs to help students achieve academic success. Charity believes that the status of our future depends on the quantity and quality of mindful education that we invest in today's youth. She became an author of children's literature because she knows, “when children are provided an academic environment that is safe/inclusive, encourages personal growth, and supports the sharing of ideas, they have the tools needed to succeed.” She is a master story-teller with the ability to create/produce relatable content and currently owns a production company (ArtistDirector Media) with her husband Justin Jordan. She can currently be seen on The Wonder Years (ABC), Constantine (NBC), or in Amazon's Emmy Nominated Limited Series The Underground Railroad and Z… The Beginning of Everything. Her film credits include the Oscar-nominated film Selma, Blumhouse's American Refugee, and Netflix's They Cloned Tyrone (2022). Prior to shifting her focus to film/TV, Charity graced the stages of Holland, South Africa, and Los Angeles. She starred in the one-woman show NEAT and won the Suzi Award for her performance in Synchronicity's production of Eclipsed. Mrs. Jordan is a published author, teacher, and co-owner of ArtistDirector Media firm which won "Best Web-Series" at BHFF, plus produced Mommy Uncensored: Confessions of a Real Mom for Aspire TV. Charity says, "acting is a lesson in the power of listening and the universal need for all to be heard” Join us at the BOOKING MAGNET LIVE 2022 - Actors Conference Learn more: https://bookingmagnetlive.com/ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actresschristinehorn HBA Website: http://hollywoodboundactors.com/ My Official Website: http://christinehorn.com/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollywoodboundactors/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS TEXT COMMUNITY: Text the word HBA to (470) 666-7011. Standard messaging and data rates apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/support

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber interviews Melissa Carcache. Melissa is an actress, producer, and podcaster who sees a huge value in spreading her message and being able to talk about what she is most passionate about, on any given platform. Through the world of podcasting, Melissa found her true ‘calling' and is now presented with a great opportunity to help others, speaking with her own voice. Today, Melissa talks about her own past with the actress career, how it all unfolded for her, and how she could co-plan and co-create her most recent scripted web series ‘Hialeah' that plays a tribute to the place in which she grew up. Melissa also tells us a little bit about the constant shifts that she had in her adult journey, going from one career to another, and explains that sometimes we should embrace all the possibilities and drop the idea that there's just one purpose for us in this life. Wellness Quote “I feel like every project that has ever been born has always come from a place of necessity or lack or something where I would just say: ‘Where can I fill this void that I'm feeling that needs to be filled?” – Melissa Carcache Key Highlights Melissa talks about her transition going from a celebrated actress from a hit Nickelodeon series to a content creator and podcaster focused on inspiring other people's lives; Melissa highlights the importance of platforms such as podcasts, how they make it possible to spread our unique message, and how she started her own show; Melissa talks about the many lessons she has learned with podcasting and how good it is to be able to welcome different guests with different stories and always learn something insightful from these talks; Your ‘true calling' in life might be just one of many that you will find along the way. Being passionate about our work sometimes means having multiple passions; Melissa wraps up with some advice for people with fear (or too much overthinking) of doing something new and taking the leap for a new activity. Related Links Click here and use code AMBER15 to get a discount on Melissa's special podcast offer.  Go to heypodcaster.com to know more! Episode Resources Grab your FREE 7 Day Little Black Dress Bootcamp Program: ambershaw.com/little-black-dress-bootcamp About Melissa Carcache Melissa Carcache is an actress, podcaster, and producer, known for her breakout role as Lily on Nickelodeon's hit series Every Witch Way. In 2017, Melissa co-created, produced, and starred in the scripted web series Hialeah, a tribute to the unique Miami neighborhood where she was raised, and home to the largest Cuban population in the country. The series was honored as Best Web Series at the Omni Cultural TV Festival and Best Comedy Series at the Boca Raton Film Festival in 2020. Shortly after in 2018 Melissa launched Millennial Women Talk Podcast alongside her sister and co-host global recording artist Stephanie Carcache currently in its third season and a top 3% global podcast for women. A passionate creator, Melissa focuses on putting out content that inspires, entertains, and unites global audiences. Connect with Melissa Instagram: @melicarcache Facebook: Melissa Carcache Twitter: @melicarcache LinkedIn: Melissa Carcache About Amber Shaw Amber is a Body Transformation Expert, Founder of The Wellness Revolution, motivational speaker, and NBC Health and Wellness Coach. Having built a lifestyle that allowed her to embrace work, children, exercise, and well-balanced eating habits, Amber now works with helping and coaching women to achieve the same level of serenity and empowerment through a sustainable way of living. Connect with Amber Instagram: @msambershaw TikTok: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com Facebook: Amber Shaw

Heartfelt conversation with Bobby Del Rio and looking forward to many more ... Bobby Del Rio has a 20+ year career in the entertainment industry. Most recently, Bobby's feature debut as writer/director (The Market) received international distribution from Parallel Universe Pictures. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States & United Kingdom. He is best known as Creator & Showrunner for IRL the Series - sold to Bell Media's FibeTV1. The series won Best Web Series from the Los Angeles Film Awards, and was an official selection of the Sicily Web Fest in Italy. Please follow him on his social media: Twitter: @Bobman Instagram: @bobbydelrio   Podcast.NickyDare.com

Host Luisa Lyons chats with actress, singer, writer, content creator, and puppeteer Laura Kay Clark all about her new family-friendly musical Petunia's Playhouse. Topics include the influence of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, choosing a different path than going through a traditional musical theatre program, what drew Laura to puppetry, the inspiration behind Petunia and how she helped Laura, and many others, navigate mental health through lockdown, the challenges of putting on a live show during COVID, how streaming helped the company face those challenges, and the importance of streaming in providing access to theatre for vulnerable people. Petunia's Playhouse will be streaming on demand worldwide from Jan 17 until Feb 6, 2022. More info and tickets at Eventive. Laura Kay Clark is a New York City-based actress, singer, writer, content creator, and puppeteer. Originally from Ohio, Laura moved to New York in 2013 to attend the prestigious Actors Studio Drama School, where she obtained her MFA in Acting in 2016. Laura has performed in a variety of plays and musicals in the NYC area, and has found a lot of fulfillment creating her own work. In 2016, she premiered her one woman show, I Kissed Your Boyfriend: Another Feminist Rant, off-Broadway at the United Solo Theatre Festival. Laura created, wrote, produced, and starred in the family-friendly puppet series Petunia's Playhouse, which has been sweeping festivals and has won several honors, including Best Web Series at the NYC International Fringe Festival. Laura recently adapted Petunia's Playhouse for the stage with composer Billy Recce. Laura co-founded the independent production company Party Claw Productions with NYC Artist Ashley Kristeen Vega, and their inaugural film Wide Eyed has gained recognition at several film festivals. Laura infuses all of her work with authenticity and humor. She hopes to end the stigma surrounding mental health and promote body positivity and inclusiveness in all of her work. Laura is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association and the Dramatists Guild. www.laurakayclark.com Filmed Live Musicals is the most comprehensive online searchable database for musicals that have been filmed live on stage. Visit www.filmedlivemusicals.com to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also support the site at Patreon. Patrons get early access to content, no matter how much you pledge. Filmed Live Musicals is created by Luisa Lyons. Luisa is an Australian-born actor, writer, and musician. She holds a Masters in Music Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now lives, works, and plays in New York. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com or follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Enjoyed this podcast? Leave a review and help spread the word!Support the show (https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/love-musicals.html)

Katie Chonacas is a globally outstanding Greek-American actress with over two decades of experience in the Hollywood entertainment industry. She began her career as a classically trained actor, model, poet, producer, painter, and philanthropist at an early age. Katie rapidly gained a reputation for her natural beauty and went on to work for prominent companies. Her modeling career quickly led her to Los Angeles, where she relocated full-time and discovered a true love for acting.After dominating in modeling, appearing on television, and working with famous stars in cinema. Katie opted to pursue her love of music, and landed a deal with 50 Cent and G-Unit, superstars in the music industry, and went on tour with them throughout Spain and South Africa. She also starred in a number of popular music videos, like P!nk's "Who Knew", Hilary Duff's "Stranger" and The Chemical Brothers' "The Golden Path", to add to the list.She made her television debut on CBS's CSI: NY, Cold Case, FX Network's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Law & Order SVU to name a few. She appeared in films such as A Perfect Getaway with Milla Jovovich and Steve Zhan, Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas' The Code, as well as a sensual scene with Nicolas Cage in Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.Katie works as a professional voice-over actor specializing in cartoon animation voices with her branded name Cartoon Katie. She brought to life characters such as Soup from the popular international video game Minecraft: Story Mode - Season 2, Georgia as Nancy Drew's best friend in Nancy Drew's Codes and Clues. Katie has a raspy golden voice such as Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore. She aims to be on the pulse of all the brands and upcoming brands in the voiceover commercial industry.Couples Therapy, a globally acclaimed lockdown improv comedy web series was created in the beginning of March 2020. Katie directed and produced the web series which is in numerous International Film Festivals, the web series has received over 27 official selections, 17 Best New Media & Best Web Series so far. Katie has also received 4 Best Actor & Best Director honors for her performance in the show.Chonacas is an NFT artist who published the first "love poem" on the blockchain, along with the original polaroids from artist Robert Sturman. The poetry book, A Lover's Fairytale, was composed between 2004 and 2012 as a reflection of her experiences while traveling across the world. It aspires to empower you through art's words, allowing you to adapt, transform, and improve your own life.Chonacas started a popular podcast titled She's All Over The Place. It didn't take long for it to become a successful podcast, with over 700 downloads per episode and over 4000 monthly. She's All Over the Place podcast is about business in the entertainment industry, as well as the arts, culture, education, and mental health. Some notable guests are Dr. John Jaquish, a scientist (who works with Tony Robbins), and Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, the multi-billionaire female CEO of ECOS.Katie formed the production company, The Sophisticated Psychos, a duo with Nicky Scorpio. The Sophisticated Psychos create one-of-a-kind music and web series with a distinct flavor. Their music and beats contain scientifically validated solfeggio healing frequencies, ensuring that listeners not only love the music but also feel better, resulting in a positive ripple effect.She also recently released her debut solo album Dreamland 1111 on her birthday, 11.11 under her birth name Saint Kyriaki rooted in her Greek Orthodox tradition. Magically aligned with spiritual presence, the album is influenced by language as an artistic expression of creative filmmaking to convey colours and celebrate other artists and the divine femininity.Chonacas is also recognized for her generosity, having donated to charities including Children International, Team in Training, Eva's Heroes, The Brightest Star Foundation, and Love Cures Cancer. She's also made two public service announcements: one for Pantene Pro V, in which she gave eight inches of her hair, and the other for the BP Oil Spill. She worked on the original TV show Noble Exchange for Halogen TV, a social-justice television network, in the summer of 2010. She is a strong supporter of women's empowerment, mental health, and environmental protection. Indeed, her vision is evident in all of her works.Connect with the Film School'd Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschooldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAwContinue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

It's time for another exciting episode of Grit & Grace with your host, Shylo Bijold!For this week's episode, Shylo is joined by actor Bobby Del Rio! Bobby Del Rio has a 20+ year career in the entertainment industry.Most recently, Bobby's feature debut as writer/director (The Market) received international distribution from Parallel Universe Pictures. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States & United Kingdom, Vimeo on Demand for Canada.He is best known as Creator & Showrunner for IRL the Series - sold to Bell Media's FibeTV1. The series won Best Web Series from the Los Angeles Film Awards, and was an official selection of the Sicily Web Fest in Italy. Bobby was profiled in CBC's micro series "Project: Heartbreak to Art" for the way IRL was created, directed by Drake's music video superstar director Karena Evans.Bobby's feature film The Market was called "cinematic brilliance" by the Jagran Film Festival, who subsequently toured the film across India. It also received a film festival screening in Italy at the Social Machinery Film Festival.Bobby also plays the male lead role in both seasons of the web series My Roommate's an Escort - created by Katie Uhlmann & Trish Rainone. Bobby plays SAM.Most recently, he directed the short film Dusk - nominated for a 2020 Leo award - Best Musical Score Short Drama (composer: Daryl Bennett).Upcoming: co-creator/co-showrunner/starring in “The Kult” with Megan Laursen; writing/producing the feature film “Schadenfreude”Do not miss this great episode!

Welcome Backstory fans! Join us tonight for a quick chat with Rachel Barclay, writer and one of the stars of "Human Telegraphs". This series recently won "Best Web Series" at the New York International Film Awards, and premieres on YouTube on November 15th. Rachel was getting ready for the first live audience screening of the pilot in New York immediately after the interview, so we kept it brief. In addition to talking about the inspiration for the series, she talks about the process of getting the series started, some of the issues of filming during the pandemic, and how life has changed for many of the people involved with the project since the pilot was filmed. Rachel is an engaging, and fun guest with a contagious excitement, who we really enjoyed talking to, and we congratulate her and the cast and crew for their "Best Web Series" award. We are happy to bring you this great episode with Rachel, right before the premiere of Human Telegraphs. 

Annie McGrath is a comedian renowned for her joke writing skills and deadpan style. She is also a talented artist and host of the podcast Secret Artists. She curated Art is the Best Medicine, an exhibition of artworks by comedians including Vic Reeves, Harry Hill, Josie Long, Jenny Eclair and Alex Horne to raise money for Mental Health UK. Annie was a finalist in the 2018 Funny Women Awards with her short PanettoneGate. She returned to the awards in 2019, where her 5-part series Baby Shower came runner-up for Best Web Series. Annie McGrath is guest number 141 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Annie McGrath's podcast, Secret Artists: https://play.acast.com/s/secretartists .Follow Annie McGrath on Twitter: @AnnieMcTweet and Instagram @mcgrath.annie .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .Social media support by Harriet Stevens .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it like to find love during a Worldwide pandemic? In this episode Leslie talks to the co-creators of the award winning web series "Love in 2020" about what it takes to create and film during Covid 19.Eirinn DisbrowI am an LA based director and editor who is passionate about telling women's stories. Credits include working in editorial on Paul Feig's Ghostbusters (Sony), Jonathan Levine's Snatched (FOX) and Long Shot (Lionsgate) as well as David Fincher's Videosyncrasy (HBO). I edited the series My Dead Ex which premiered at SXSW in 2018 and I'm currently working in editorial on Borderlands (Lionsgate). I previously directed the comedy sketch Racist Baby (streaming on Who Haha), My Life Worked Out (featured on Funny or Die) and most recently the award winning web series Love in 2020, a pandemic rom com that I hope makes people laugh and feel less alone.Anna Jaller (actress/producer)Anna is an actress & producer. Hailing from MD, Anna studied theater at Muhlenberg College. Upon graduating she moved to NYC and studied with veteran acting coach Anthony Abeson. Less than a year after moving to LA she fulfilled her dream of being yelled at by Ari Gold as she made her big screen debut as Dana's Assistant in the Entourage movie. Anna was seen most recently opposite Janelle Monae in Homecoming (Amazon) and will be featured in a new sitcom coming this Winter to NBC. Her work has been featured on WhoHaHa and on the homepage of Funny or Die. Other credits include Speechless (ABC), Failosophy (MTV), and Amateurs (pilot). Anna is a graduate of the Upright Citizens Brigade training program and has performed as a member of the sketch comedy group TMI. Her producing credits include: Please Come With Me (Indie Rights), Liam Reeves (dir. Sara Lindsey), and My Life Worked Out (Funny or Die). She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and FilmmakeHers. Social media: @annajaller Christina Garofalo Bonifacio Christina Garofalo Bonifacio is an L.A.-based author, journalist, and screenwriter. She wrote and produced the six-episode Rom-Com web series Love in 2020, which won Best Web Series at LA Femme International Film Festival. Christina is the author of the book When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them (March 2021, Lerner Publishing). In its first year, the book was covered by NBC, them., BuzzFeed Daily, and The AIDS Memorial. Her writing has been featured in Robb Report, Afar, Huffington Post, Paste, Resident, ShermansTravel, and Jetsetter. 

Knowing your worth is probably one of the most important self-love attributes that you can have and today's guest proves just how important it can be! Elena is a powerhouse in her own right and also the wife of Grant Cardone. She is the author of Build an Empire, a book about creating, building, and defending an extraordinary career and marriage. She's a speaker, coach and most recently has partnered up with EXP Realty. She is now a licensed Realtor who plans on building the largest real estate team across the globe helping thousands of people create generational wealth through real estate powered by EXP.  In this episode she shares with us how to to be an asset to your partner and life in general, she opens up about some of the challenges that success can bring and also fills this episode with her spirit of motivation that will leave you hungry to 10X your own life! Follow Elena at www.ElenaCardone.com and @ElenaCardone on Instagram. Let's Stay Connected Instgram.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Facebook.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Shop our inspirational T-Shirt line IAmAMillennialWoman.com Subscribe to our show this helps us continue to bring you great conversions like this every  Week! Text us for freebies and perks (305) 850-6998 About the hosts Melissa and Stephanie Carcache are two sisters and the hosts of Millennial Women Talk Podcast, the number one podcast for millennial women looking to elevate their lives mind, body and soul. Their mission and vision is to create inspirational yet resourceful content for the women of their generation. The Carcache sisters are Cuban American and reside in Miami, FL USA Melissa Carcache: ​​Melissa is an actress and producer, known for her breakout role as Lily on Nickelodeon's hit series Every Witch Way.  In 2017, Melissa co-created, produced and starred in the scripted web series Hialeah, a tribute to the unique Miami neighborhood where she and her sister Stephanie were raised, and home to the largest Cuban population in the country. The series was honored as Best Web Series at the Omni Cultural TV Fest and Best Comedy Series at the Boca Raton Film Festival in 2020.  A passionate creator, Melissa focuses on putting out content that inspires, entertains and unites global audiences. Stephanie Carcache: Stephanie's love of performance began at an early age—at 13, she competed in the televised series America's Most Talented Kids.  She has since graced stages around the world with performances alongside Grammy Award winner Stephan Moccio and the LGT Youth Orchestra for a sold-out concert series in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates melding the sounds of a full orchestra with pop crossover vocals. Her latest release, Army of One, contains remixes by Andy Shade and house music legend Stonebridge. 

We have a serious question for you...Why are you so negative? In today's episode, we are going to share our 5 Tips to flipping the switch for a positive mindset for when we start to experience thoughts that leave us with a negative mindset. The thing we love most about our podcast is the fact that we get to grow through this life together! Did you catch that? GROWTH is our main priority in our lives and we love that we get the opportunity to share with you what we've been learning and putting to practice in our own lives that work!  Let's Stay Connected Instgram.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Facebook.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Shop our inspirational T-Shirt line IAmAMillennialWoman.com Subscribe to our show this helps us continue to bring you great conversions like this every  Week! Text us for freebies and perks (305) 850-6998 About the hosts Melissa and Stephanie Carcache are two sisters and the hosts of Millennial Women Talk Podcast, the number one podcast for millennial women looking to elevate their lives mind, body, and soul. Their mission and vision are to create inspirational yet resourceful content for the women of their generation. The Carcache sisters are Cuban American and reside in Miami, FL USA Melissa Carcache: ​​Melissa is an actress and producer, known for her breakout role as Lily on Nickelodeon's hit series Every Witch Way.  In 2017, Melissa co-created, produced, and starred in the scripted web series Hialeah, a tribute to the unique Miami neighborhood where she and her sister Stephanie were raised, and home to the largest Cuban population in the country. The series was honored as Best Web Series at the Omni Cultural TV Fest and Best Comedy Series at the Boca Raton Film Festival in 2020.  A passionate creator, Melissa focuses on putting out content that inspires, entertains, and unites global audiences. Stephanie Carcache: Stephanie's love of performance began at an early age—at 13, she competed in the televised series America's Most Talented Kids.  She has since graced stages around the world with performances alongside Grammy Award winner Stephan Moccio and the LGT Youth Orchestra for a sold-out concert series in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates melding the sounds of a full orchestra with pop crossover vocals. Her latest release, Army of One, contains remixes by Andy Shade and house music legend Stonebridge. 

"Can you find God in an app?" w/ Henry Costa the CEO and Founder of Glorify @glorifyappofficial This episode of Millennial Women Talk is sponsored by Glorify, the #1 daily worship app connecting millions around the world! Enjoy 50% off the subscription plan by using the code MWTALK and download Glorify with the following link https://bit.ly/3zBImYx  Do you take time in your day to connect spiritually? Do you have a desire to learn more about the Bible but find it difficult to sit down and open it up? Well, we have a solution for you! In today's episode, we chatted with the CEO and Founder of @glorifyappofficial, Henry Costa. Glorify the app is making it easier for anyone who is seeking to connect with God through the Bible by providing a Structure to your daily worship and allowing you to get into good habits fast with curated Bible readings, guided meditation, and space to reflect and pray. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:34 How we found the Glorify App and what is it? 02:03 How the idea of the app came to be 06:03 Keys to find success launching the app 07:51 Challenges faced along the way 09:34 What to do when you want to give up 11:18 First impressions 12:55 How the name came to be 15:10 How to use Glorify 18:23 App sneak peek 23:43 Encouraging words Let's Stay Connected Instgram.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Facebook.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Shop our inspirational T-Shirt line IAmAMillennialWoman.com Subscribe to our show this helps us continue to bring you great conversions like this every week! Text us for freebies and perks (305) 850-6998 About the hosts Melissa and Stephanie Carcache are two sisters and the hosts of Millennial Women Talk Podcast, the number one podcast for millennial women looking to elevate their lives mind, body and soul. Their mission and vision is to create inspirational yet resourceful content for the women of their generation. The Carcache sisters are Cuban American and reside in Miami, FL USA Melissa Carcache: ​​Melissa is an actress and producer, known for her breakout role as Lily on Nickelodeon's hit series Every Witch Way.  In 2017, Melissa co-created, produced and starred in the scripted web series Hialeah, a tribute to the unique Miami neighborhood where she and her sister Stephanie were raised, and home to the largest Cuban population in the country. The series was honored as Best Web Series at the Omni Cultural TV Fest and Best Comedy Series at the Boca Raton Film Festival in 2020.  A passionate creator, Melissa focuses on putting out content that inspires, entertains and unites global audiences. Stephanie Carcache: Stephanie's love of performance began at an early age—at 13, she competed in the televised series America's Most Talented Kids.  She has since graced stages around the world with performances alongside Grammy Award winner Stephan Moccio and the LGT Youth Orchestra for a sold-out concert series in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates melding the sounds of a full orchestra with pop crossover vocals. Her latest release, Army of One, contains remixes by Andy Shade and house music legend Stonebridge.

This Millennial Women Talk is powered by Switcher Studio, a powerful broadcasting tool with zero turnaround time. Visit www.SwitcherStudio.com for a FREE month using the code MILLENNIAL30 #madewithswicther #switchercreator  In today's episode, we talk about how to be an independent and self-sufficient creator and how all you need are two things to create the content you've been dreaming about and those two things are...are you ready? Your Phone and Switcher Studio. Let's dive in!  Episode Time Stamps 00.53 How to be an independent and self-sufficient creator. 01:10 What is holding make creator from creating  03:46 How Switcher Studio works 05:12 Marketing and Branding 07:15 No more room for excuses! Done is better than perfect. 12:30 Switcher Studio Features  15:08 Tips for new creators 21:25 Our wish for you 29:18 FREE month of Switcher Studio with special code MILLENNIAL30 Let's Stay Connected Instgram.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Facebook.com/WeAreMillennialWomen Shop our inspirational T-Shirt line www.IAmAMillennialWoman.com Subscribe to our show this helps us continue to bring you great conversions like this every week! Text us for freebies and perks (305) 850-6998 About the hosts, Melissa and Stephanie Carcache are two sisters and the hosts of Millennial Women Talk Podcast, the number one podcast for millennial women looking to elevate their lives mind, body and soul. Their mission and vision is to create inspirational yet resourceful content for the women of their generation. The Carcache sisters are Cuban American and reside in Miami, FL USA Melissa Carcache: ​​Melissa is an actress and producer, known for her breakout role as Lily on Nickelodeon's hit series Every Witch Way.  In 2017, Melissa co-created, produced, and starred in the scripted web series Hialeah, a tribute to the unique Miami neighborhood where she and her sister Stephanie were raised, and home to the largest Cuban population in the country. The series was honored as Best Web Series at the Omni Cultural TV Fest and Best Comedy Series at the Boca Raton Film Festival in 2020.  A passionate creator, Melissa focuses on putting out content that inspires, entertains, and unites global audiences. Stephanie Carcache: Stephanie's love of performance began at an early age—at 13, she competed in the televised series America's Most Talented Kids.  She has since graced stages around the world with performances alongside Grammy Award winner Stephan Moccio and the LGT Youth Orchestra for a sold-out concert series in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates melding the sounds of a full orchestra with pop crossover vocals. Her latest release, Army of One, contains remixes by Andy Shade and house music legend Stonebridge. 

Star Trek Continues is an American fan-made web series set in the Star Trek universe. Produced by the nonprofit charity Trek Continues, Inc. and Dracogen, and initially co-produced by Far from Home LLC and Farragut Films, the series consists of 11 episodes released between 2013 and 2017. The series is an unofficial direct continuation of Star Trek: The Original Series, and emulates its visual and storytelling features to achieve the same look and feel. Those who made the show have said in interviews that the intent was to finish the original five-year mission of the show, and this is borne out in the plot lines of the final two episodes. The series was fan-created and all episodes were released to watch on YouTube. As with all such Star Trek fan productions, the use of copyrighted and trademarked properties from the original series was allowed so long as the production was not commercial. A portion of the funds necessary to produce the episodes was raised through successful Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns, to which thousands of backers contributed. Star Trek Continues won a Webby Award for "People's Choice – Long Form Drama" in 2016, a Geekie Award for "Best Web Series" in 2014, and numerous Telly and Accolade awards. The series was very positively received by critics, who praised the quality of the production and stated that the show set a new standard for Star Trek fan films. After the 11th episode was released in late 2017, the Star Trek Continues series ended.

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/9axD5iVMmZM https://www.facebook.com/steven.wishnoff The extent that he grew up at all, Steven Wishnoff did it with a colorful, extended family in Rockland County, New York. His early obsession with musical theatre and classic television made him a prepubescent entertainment nerd. At 15, a close family friend who owned the Apollo theatre, gifted him with his first piano.  The pursuit of a BFA in acting for Musical Theatre led him to productions in dozens of regional theatres, tours and of course in NYC (a couple of la Cage aux Folles, a few Chicago’s, a bunch of South Pacific’s and others plus Howard Crabtree's Whoop Dee Doo). Others might have retired after doing a drag strip tease for Mike Nichols while singing I’ve Got To Be Me, but not Steven. Steven voiced The Crimson Chin Shorts (Nickelodeon- Fairly Odd Parents), the daily horoscope reports for AT&T, and many commercials.  And then there was a five-year-run on Tom Fontana’s OZ for HBO where he worked with many of his idols from Broadway. As a writer, Steven wrote the LA Emmys for 5 consecutive years. He was the Creator/Executive Producer of the pilot/web series "Life Interrupted" (released 2/14/16) that stars Mason Reese, Alison Arngrim, Dawn Wells, Erin Murphy, Robbie Rist and Michael Learned. The show garnered nearly 20 Festival Awards including Best Web Series at The San Pedro International Film Festival, and multiple awards for the Principal Actors, Direction, Editing. 

  Click here for a machine-generated transcript. This week, I spoke with Carmen De La Paz. Carmen is an Emmy-nominated TV personality. She spent years appearing on HGTV and the Oprah Winfrey network. She's a carpenter, an artist, a bilingual host, a singer, an actor, a musician, a dancer and more. Carmen is also a stroke survivor who's story involves a helicopter ride, waking up to the last rites, multiple hospital infections (including sepsis and staph), and encephalitis. And today she is back to working with power tools, creating art, supporting the community of Waukesha, WI, and figuring out her next app. And Carmen is an absolute delight to speak with as she shares her story. Bio From Carmen's website: Carmen De La Paz, Designer, Carpenter, DIY expert and TV personality, inspires people worldwide through television projects and her recently established YouTube channel, featuring videos in both English and Spanish. A “hands on designer” and accomplished craftsperson, Carmen does all of her own work, handling power tools, to create with wood, metal and glass. She is also owner of De La Paz Designs, an interior/exterior design studio specializing in creating designs focusing on decorative finishes and custom made furniture for interior/exterior residential and commercial spaces. Voted one of the top 200 most knowledgeable people in the construction industry in the United States by Fixer.com, Carmen brings the female perspective on home improvement, power tools, design and “do-it-yourself" to the television screen and the internet in both Spanish and English through a variety of projects. Appearing as Co-Host and Carpenter in two Emmy Nominated seasons of the make-over show, "Home Made Simple" on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Often recognized for her work on HGTV - Carmen’s carpentry and design skills were featured on six seasons of HGTV’s highly rated makeover series Hammer Heads which garnered Imagen Award Nominations for Best Reality Show. In addition to many other shows on HGTV, Carmen appeared as one of HGTV’s celebrity carpenters on a season of highly-rated HGTV’s Design Star and was a judge on Mike Holme's All American Handy Man Competition. Additionally, Carmen currently can be seen as the host in multiple seasons of the PG&E webisode series, Energy House Calls, which was nominated for an Imagen Award for Best Web Series, Reality or International. Continuing to share her expertise and craftsmanship, Carmen appeared on George to The Rescue, filmed simultaneously in English for air on NBC and in Spanish for air on Telemundo. Carmen has gained a strong international Spanish language following from her four years on FOX International’s Spanish language channel, FOXLIFE, with several shows airing in 17 countries including the US, Canada, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. While at FOX Carmen was creator, producer and host of 40 episodes of her own show, Be Handy con Carmen. Additionally, Carmen hosted 40 episodes of the DIY show, Hágalo Fácil, for FOX LIFE,and was featured in 80 Episodes of Talkshow Hola Martin and 3 seasons of the highly rated Spanish language talk show, Tu Vida Más Simple. Carmen’s other TV credits include: HGTV’s, Showdown I & II – where she was featured, for two seasons, as the only female carpenter to compete in the show; NBC’s Today Show – Weekend Edition; HGTV’s – 250K Challenge; HGTV – 25 Worst Landscaping Mistakes; HGTV – 25 Worst Renovation Mistakes; HGTV – Home for the Holidays; DISCOVERY Español – Mientras No Estates & Ideas Para La Casa; WE Network – Holiday Home Invasion, Children's Show Paloozaville as Co-Host to John Lithgow and host on FOX Television’s children’s show The DJ KAT Show. Carmen served as brand ambassador and spokesperson respectively for 3M and the ScotchBlue brand for four years. During her time, she produced content and hosted several how-to videos for ScotchBlue, represented 3M at several industry conferences including Hispanicize 2015, and represented ScotchBlue in a variety of media efforts including Satellite Radio and TV Media Tours, magazine and print Contributions, as well as public events all over the country. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and raised in Wisconsin, Carmen is an alumna of Syracuse University and has a BFA in Music Theatre. She also studied Broadcast Journalism though the UCLA Certificate program. Carmen is a musician, plays nine instruments and has an amazing vocal style. Carmen's Demo Reel See Carmen in action here: https://youtu.be/Yd-iXM8dk-Y Gratitude A recurring theme from many survivors is gratitude. Many of us, while we don't recommend the stroke experience, feel a sense of gratitude for the life we have now. I'm one of them. Carmen talks about how grateful she is for her life today. Neuro Nerd Joe Borges expressed that sentiment, too. As did Kristen Aguirre and Vince Holland among others. I get that not everyone will feel that way. Sometimes the particular deficits we are left with make that harder. And some people don't make it. We may be grateful because we realize things could have been so much worse. But many times stroke makes us reassess our life. It suddenly interrupts normal life. Everything has to stop, whether we want it to or not. And that interruption isn't just about a week off. It can be months or years. And that interruption is a time to stop and rethink what we are doing. That's interruption can be something we are grateful for. It makes us stop and make decisions about how we want to live our lives going forward. While I might like to see all my deficits go away tomorrow, I wouldn't want to not have had this experience. It's made me who I am today. And it's brought amazing people into my life. But again, I don't recommended having a stroke. While Carmen and I and others had to be forced into this shift, if you haven't had a stroke, you can still take a break and rethink your priorities to make sure they really are bringing value into your life. And take some time to put together your own gratitude practice to recognize the things that bring value to your life. Waukesha, WI Waukesha, WI is Carmen's home town. With a population of roughly 70,000 people, it's just outside Milwaukee, and a couple hours away from Chicago. And the town has really embraced Carmen. She's working on civic projects, and the love she has for the community really comes through in our conversation. Art and Stroke Carmen talks about the change to her art since her stroke. Her description sounds more disciplined and focused that before. Before her stroke, she described her art as embodying the idea of catharsis -- a building and building until it bursts through. Since her stroke, it seems less chaotic. More refined, focused, and discipline. Here's an article about the interview Carmen did just before her stroke. In addition to the changes brought on by our disabilities, stroke can affect us in other ways. I find my writing to be more focused now. But the example that really jumps out at me is the conversation I had with Seth Shearer a couple years back. You can listen to that conversation at http://Strokecast.com/Seth Seth is a Seattle artist. After his stroke, his art changed dramatically. The change was so dramatic it felt like a different person painted it. Seth began to paint under his middle name of Ian because of the difference. The things we want to say and how we want to say them are influenced not just by the outside world, but by how we perceive the outside world. Our senses provide raw data, but our brains create meaning from that data. And when our brains change, the way they create that meaning also changes. Our ability to then express that meaning is impacted by how our brains can use our bodies, by how we can focus on a thing, and by the volume of mental resources we can bring to bear on bear on the project. And that can be a beautiful thing. Aneurysm Basics An aneurysm is an often misunderstood medical condition. The general public thinks it's when the brain just starts bleeding catastrophically. And that's close, but not quite right. In reality an aneurysm is a weak spot or bubble in the side of a blood vessel or at a spot where the blood vessels divide. As long as the aneurysm doesn't break, leak, or get too big, you can go your whole life with an aneurysm and never know it. Millions of people walk around with aneurysms in their brains and will never know. Carmen's aneurysms manifested for 10 years as migraines. That bulge in the wall of a vessel can cause problems and press against stuff it shouldn't. Remember, there's not a lot of extra space inside our skulls. They're pretty well packed. Unfortunately many folks don't get the scan that can show the aneurysm. You can't treat an aneurysm if you don't know it exists. If you do learn it exists, there are some amazing surgical procedures to treat it. Or if it's minor enough neurologists may suggest leaving it alone But sometimes they are weak enough that they break. And when they rupture and send blood coursing directly into the brain, the results are catastrophic. Many hemorrhagic strokes are caused by ruptured aneurysms and folks who survive are quite lucky. Motus Nova Motus Nova is a sponsor this week. I just started using the Motus Hand device. It's an air-powered, computer-controlled, robotic exoskeleton for my affected hand. It's a therapy tool, rather than an adaptive tool. One thing I really like about it is the way it collects data and scores my performance on its video games. It's sometimes hard to see the gains we make in therapy over time because they happen slowly. But the reports and data make it much easier to see improvements over time. I also learned after my first session that I have much less wrist extension than I thought. So now I know one more thing to specifically target. If you'd like to see if the Motus Hand or Motus Foot can help with your recovery, visit http://Strokecast.com/MotusNova and use the code Strokecast for 10% off your first month. Hack of the Week Clamps are an essential tool in woodworking. They give the carpenter and extra, super stable hand. You know who else can use an extra, super stable hand? Stroke survivors with limb weakness! A simple clamp is something you can use to hold a thing in place. Maybe that's a piece of timber. Maybe it's a cutting board. Maybe it's a piece of paper you're trying to sign. The variety of clamps available is mind boggling. The right one depends on what you want to do. You can find a bunch of different options on Amazon here.* Here's one in particular that seems one-hand friendly. I may need to pick up a few myself.* And of course, I'm still have a warm feeling for the traditional C-Clamps of my youth. You can find those here.* Explore some different options. And the next time you try something and think, "This would be a lot easier with two (or three or four) hands," make a mental note to look for a clamping solution. Links Where do we go from here? Visit Carmen's store and learn more Carmen's work at CarmenDeLaPaz.Com The free Strokecast newsletter launches this summer. Sign up for the monthly newsletter at http://Strokecast.com/Newsletter Follow or subscribe to the Strokecast in your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode Don't get best…get better. *Affiliate links

That inner voice is calling to you – will you answer? Inside each of us is the call of the Goddess, or as I like to say, a purpose; something we were all meant to do and meant to be. This call is powerful beyond measure, and if you listen to it and really pay attention to what is being told to you, it will not only guide your life, but provide the opportunity, too. This has manifested for me in creating PurposeGirls – my calling is to inspire, and to light women up. Today's incredible, passionate, brilliant guest has listened to her calling – as she says – from the moment she could think. Nicole Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and producer who has been living her purpose since before she even knew it was an active decision to do so. When you live in alignment, the opportunities come – and Nicole is the living example of that happening. In this episode, Nicole and I talk about: Nicole's incredible journey of discovering her calling, answering the damn phone, and living it every day. How to learn to understand the signals you are getting – both internal and external - so you can find and live in your own calling and purpose. Positive evidence of someone who has found success – even in a potentially challenging industry! – living in her purpose, so you know you can also live in yours. Juicy details about Nicole's newest project:   About Nicole Ansari: Nicole Ansari's professional life began in her teens as an actor in Tatort, an iconic German Cop TV series. Ansari studied with the late legendary Uta Hagen, of HB Studios, with Susan Batson at the Actors Studio in NYC and at the Stage School of Dance and Drama in Hamburg. After two feature films for German TV, her first professional engagement was with the Repertory company Neumarkt Theater in Zurich. Following this, she joined the famed Théâtre du Soleil under the direction of Ariane Mnouchkine, in Paris and on a European tour. Her next steps led to being a guest star at the Public Theatre in Vienna in leading roles, multiple arthouse movies and TV shows, including HBO's Deadwood. She continued on to London's West End and Broadway, performing with her husband Brian Cox, and eventually creating a home base in New York. Ansari co-produced two feature Films; “Blumenthal”, a comedy in the New York Theatre world, starring her husband Brian Cox and the thriller “As Good As Dead” with Andy McDowell. Adding to her CV as Co-producer + director, is the short documentary “Padim at PS3” about the Arts program in a NYC public school and the web series “Messy”. Messy has garnered numerous awards on the festival circuit including Best Director and Best Dramedy at the British Web Awards; Best Web Series at the NY International Film Awards, and best Web Series at the Chicago Independent Film Awards. As a director, Nicole also worked with the Rubin Museum of Art and NY Women in Film. Ansari's lifelong interest in the healing arts brought her to study and train with some of the great teachers of our time. She is a certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga, Pre and Postnatal Yoga Instructor, a Life Coach, Theta healing practitioner and a feminine movement teacher. She also has an online Hemp business. Storytelling, for her, is a healing art and she has been merging her interests in helping others to live a passionate life fueled by their wild, authentic self. Nicole has created ACTORS RISING, a program for actors and speakers merging the spiritual path with the Arts. Connect at www.nicoleansari.com If you aren't already, join the Free PurposeGirls Facebook Group! I post prompts, motivation, and do free live videos and challenges to get you on purpose and loving life!! Click here to join (https://www.facebook.com/groups/PurposeGirlsGroup/). Also make sure you're getting my newsletter – that's the first place I send announcements about events, programs and share purpose and happiness tips. Click here to receive my newsletter for free (https://carinrockind.com/newsletter)! Love this episode? Love The PurposeGirl Podcast? Then share the love!! Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5 star review, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and download ALL the episodes to listen again and again! And share the PurposeGirl Podcast with every woman you know – that's how we change the world one woman at a time!! Thank you so much for listening, love, and if you aren't following me already, you can find me on Instagram and Facebook. May you live purposefully, may you love yourself, and may you love life!! Bye for now! XO, Carin

Today we are speaking with an amazing young lady, Jazz Thornton. Having overcome childhood abuse and 14 suicide attempts, Jazz Thornton has now dedicated her life to speaking hope and creating change in the area of mental health.   She grew up in Timaru, New Zealand, moving to Auckland when she was 16. She struggled with mental health for as long as she can remember. As a child she had trouble regulating her emotions and as she got older this became increasingly worse. Finally when she was 20 she had a conversation that pivoted her life – and her first book, Stop Surviving Start Fighting, published by Penguin, is based on this conversation.   In 2017 Jazz began studying film and television where she directed her first short film "Dear Suicidal Me." The film went viral, being shared on international media around the world and gaining over 80 million views. Not long after that Jazz became the youngest New Zealander to win the annual Doc Edge pitching contest where she pitched her first series idea Jessica's Tree, which she went on to direct. The five-part series won the Best Web Series award at the Huawei NZ TV Awards, a gold award at the International New York Film Festival, and festival awards in Barcelona, Copenhagen and Toronto.   She co-founded Voices of Hope, a non-profit organisation which aims to create and implement change for mental health, whilst providing hope through the voices of those with lived experience. Through advocacy, campaigning and storytelling, Voices of Hope produces strategy and content with intent to influence global, communal and individual change.   Jazz was a semi-finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year in 2019, spoke at the UN’s Speak Your Mind event during the General Assembly in September 2019, and had coffee with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to discuss mental health in 2018.   THE GIRL ON THE BRIDGE is available to watch online and in select cinemas nationally to coincide with Mental Health Week (October 10-17).  Find out more at www.thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au You will definitely need tissues for this podcast! Warning, this interview covers heavy themes of suicide and mental health. If you are worried that someone is in immediate danger or you feel in danger yourself please call the police immediately, they are here to help. If you would like to access support and advice please go to www.thegirlonthebridgefilm.com.au to find national and international helplines.

Our special guest today is actor, writer, director and producer Dennis O’Neill. He is a Telly Award Winner, and he’s also the creator, writer, producer, and lead actor in the Web/TV show “Bail Out” which won the 2018 award for Best Web Series at the Lake Charles Film Festival. Dennis began his professional acting career on the stage and now has worked on more than ninety-five film and TV shows, numerous commercials, and TV soap operas like “The Guiding Light,” “Another World,” and “One Life to Live.” He starred with Chuck Norris on the hit TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” appeared on the popular TV show “Prison Break,” and worked as a “stunt double” for Robin Williams in several films. Dennis is also a singer/songwriter, author, and teacher whose acting classes and workshops have trained students all over the country and in Europe. But for Dennis, it hasn’t always been “bright lights” and “applause.” Growing up in a “dysfunctional” family in the projects in Brooklyn, New York, Dennis battled alcohol and drug addiction for many years and became swept up in the violence and gang culture that was prevalent in his neighborhood. In our segment today called “Radically Delivered,” Dennis will share how after almost 20 years of drug and alcohol addiction, one night, he experienced a “suddenly” and was touched and overtaken by the miraculous power of God and His “light” which freed him from his dark past and set his life on a totally new trajectory. Now Dennis is allowing that same light to shine through him as he shares his testimony and the grace, mercy and love of God with everyone he meets.

Rebecca Jackson-Artis joins the podcast to teach McNeil and Andrew a thing or two about following their calling!  And that baseball games are boring. Especially when they are announced on the radio.  "And.....  A swing and miss..."  Rebecca also promotes her comedy sketch show "What If I'm The Becky?" that she created with her partner Rebecca Fox! You can get tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4523808 Rebecca Jackson-Artis (the Black one) was born on the south side of Chicago and reared in the north suburb of Skokie. A lover of performance, comedy and music since childhood, she holds a BA in Theatre Arts-Performance from Hampton University. In Chicago, she was an ensemble member of Barrel of Monkeys Theatre Company and worked as a teaching artist in Chicago Public Schools. She graduated from The Second City Conservatory and became an understudy for Chicago’s Second City mainstage.  The birth of Rebecca’s first child in 2008 inspired an interest in maternal and child health. She became a Certified Lactation Specialist and worked with the Chicago Department of Public Health and WIC, promoting breastfeeding in African American communities throughout Chicago. She started a blog, a podcast, and co-founded a company that helped parents and health agencies serving low-resource neighborhoods. In 2012, Rebecca, her husband Craston Artis II, and other parents started the African-centered school Watoto Wetu Academy on the south side of Chicago. Rebecca moved with her family to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2014 and soon realized she had to return to acting, writing, and comedy. In 2018 she graduated from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communications as a Master of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing. In 2018, Rebecca also wrote, produced, and starred in a short comedic film, In the Midst of Morons, directed by Dre Robinson. After ITMOM, Dre and Rebecca began a web series called Totally Becky, which screened in eight film festivals, garnering nominations for two awards, and winning Best Web Series at the 2018 Middle Coast Film Festival. Rebecca lives in Raleigh with her husband, two sons (sometimes her bonus daughter too), and her mom from whom she learned the art of comedic timing.    

Hello again and HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Today we talked to Shai Cotten, Part or the Creator and director team for the webseries After Oil.The series takes place in the world years after the oil has started to run dry where Briar ad Sarah, girlfriends, have to find their missing friend and teammate after disappearing from his food route, while a oil hungry corporations close in to buy the town and move everyone out. The Pilot has premiered at Clexacon, the New York Television festival,  and Kew garden Fest where it won Best Web Series.     We talked about the show and fun production goodies that went into it, Her passions, what lead to this, and where she hopes it will go.  We also got some interesting insight on the film festival industry and boy, did we have fun talking about Video games. :)    If you liked this episode be sure to like, share and/or leave a review so others can find us and hear our stories. If you'd like to guest please DM us on twitter or email us at LezRepresentpodast@yahoo.com. We also have a Ko-fi account if you'd like to donate us a cups of tea or at least give the cats some cat treats to occupy their time. Thanks for listening!     

Alonge Hawes and The Making of Blue Collar Hustle Alonge Hawes is an auteur residing in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  His editorial reviews and think pieces have been published in such online publications as Abernathy, Ryse and Blavity.  Alonge created, wrote, produced, and starred in the web series Blue Collar Hustle. Blue Collar Hustle debuted in February 2017 on YouTube and has since amassed over 50,000 views on the official series channel.  As the creator, writer, and show-runner for the series, Hawes has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, amongst them winning the award for Best Web Series at the Global Film Festival and Best Representation Of Communities Of Color at the Minnesota WebFest.  Alonge is currently in pre-production on Blue Collar Hustle’s second season which will debut late 2018 on JARO Season One of Blue Collar Hustle is available on JARO. Visit watchjaro.com  

TV host, writer and producer Steve Goldbloom has done a lot in his 31 years on the planet: the Canadian (dual citizenship, yo) created the PBS Digital Studio comedy series Everything But the News, where he documented his misadventures exploring the tech scene, and which USA Today named Best Web Series. This was after his stint as a correspondent for the PBS NewsHour. He currently produces a weekly segment on PBS called Brief but Spectacular which is, he says, an interview without the interviewer. Now he's launching Intimacy with Strangers, where he speaks with various people about intimacy, for Discovery and for this episode, we did something entirely unprecedented: while I interviewed him for the podcast, he simultaneously interviewed me for Intimacy With Strangers. Did this meta double project work? We'll find out when you listen to this podcast while watching the Intimacy with Strangers episode (that's overly ambitious, I get it; also I have no idea when IWS will air). Since he is neither an addict nor a person with serious issues (my diagnosis), we focused the conversation on developing and maintaining healthy relationships. In this episode, we discuss relationships that cause you to stare at the ceiling wondering what's happened to your life, whether or not just a few sessions with a therapist can do the trick and if, when we saw Boyhood and he elbowed me every few minutes, we were on a date or not (TBD).

Interview with MICHAEL CARUSO, creator and star of DEVANITY.  The hit web series is nominated this year for Best Web Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards.  This show -- full of dysfunctional family drama, sex, drugs, murder and a dazzling array of guest stars -- has been on the internet since 2011.  With its third season up for a nomination, OutTakes talked with Michael about this series. Watch DEVANITY at http://www.devanity.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DeVanity Twitter https://twitter.com/DeVanitysoap Michael Caruso Twitter https://twitter.com/MCarusoactor

Halloween is one of Holly's Favorite holidays and to kick it off make sure to tune in as she and her friends Jessica Cameron, Scream Queen actress and much more and Les Thomas Freelance writer ,Person who loves to have so much fun and the one who always knows how to celebrate Halloween in style! You never know who may call and we plan on doing some fun stuff for all so you can participate by calling or chat..So brush up on on you Halloween trivia and be ready to have fun and learn more about the Creepy,Scary and fun Halloween Movies that are about to come out and or we may talk about some of the crazy movies Jessica Cameron has done and trust me the stories are true ! Jessica and Some of her favorite recent performances include: playing Princess Areola in the film "Potpourri" directed by Elliot Diviney and she starred with horror icon Steven Geoffrey's in the film "Mr. Hush". She also had the chance to work with legendary director Jim Wynorski on the syfy channel film "Camel Spiders" and the established horror director Jeff Burr on "Resurection". She was thrilled to play screen legend Marilyn Monroe in "The Black Dahlia Haunting", having been a fan of hers for many years. She has starred in 4 web series including the syfy, film noir "Aidan 5" which was nominated for too many awards to list including winning Best Web Series at Gen Con 2012.