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Our guests this episode our film maker Joel Guelzo and music producer Daniel Ciurlizza. Joel returns to ASC to follow up with his film NORMAN and talk about its U.S. release. Daniel, who composed NORMAN, joined us as well to talk about his role in the film. He also did work on Project Volare, which is another project by Joel. Discussion Topics: What it feels like to have your movie sold in Walmart, surprise reddit success, connecting with other artists across the country, and the importance of a good story. You can find NORMAN on Amazon Prime, VUDO, and other streaming services as well as Walmart. Project Volare was created by Joel and his brother and has two seasons. The episodes revolve around engaging storylines and usually last five minutes each. You can find more info on NORMAN on Facebook, Instagram, or its website. Project Volare can be found at its website, Facebook, or Instagram. Daniel Ciurlizza has his other work on his website as well. This episode is marked explicit for some minor profanity.

Upfront Mind, Body and Soul Host: Michelle Boulden-Hammond Episode 6: Express Yourself! Discussion Topics: *What kind of communicator are you? *The four types of communication styles *The process of sharing information *The process of receiving information *The filters used to understand information *Why Vision, Sound and Internal Feelings are 3 major keys to effective communication *How we delete, distort and generalize information Produced by Elite Conversations Life Talk Radio & Podcast

This week Navigation Church is joined by Pastor Derrill Corbin from Mannahouse Church in Portland OR. Pastor Derrill shares a hard hitting and real hard knocks life story that will give you four steps to manage, live, and thrive during a tough time in life. Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 Discussion Topics: What has God called you […] The post The School of Hard Knocks – Grief and Surrender appeared first on Navigation Church.

Pastor David kicks off our School of Hard Knocks series this morning.  Today he helps us explore our origin stories and how we are molded by the experiences we face.   Scripture: I Samuel 8-16 Discussion Topics: What is a “Hard Knock” story that was all about a wrong decision you made? What is the gift […] The post The School of Hard Knocks – Origin Story appeared first on Navigation Church.

How does the Cisco Investments team handle their day to day routines? Director of Business Development, Phil Kirk sits down with our champions and talks about how Cisco Investments finds start-ups to invest in, how regional differences between the US and Europe affect decisions, and what the Champs think of Cisco Investments in general! Cisco Champions: Pieter-Jan Nefkens (twitter.com/pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Consultant, Nefkens Advies Paul Campbell (twitter.com/paulmc3) Cisco Champion member, CEO & Founder, Quaversal LLC Cisco Guest: Phil Kirk (twitter.com/TechyPhil), Director of Business Development Moderator: Lauren Friedman (twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program. Discussion Topics: - What are the daily responsibilities of the Cisco Investments team - How Cisco Investments finds start-ups - What regional difference exists between the US and Europe - AI/ML investment trends - How Cisco Investments makes decisions on where they invest - Trends in collaboration and analytics - How are decisions made on the acquisition side for integrating the new companies into Cisco? - What the Cisco Champion hosts think about Cisco Investments

How does the Cisco Investments team handle their day to day routines? Director of Business Development, Phil Kirk sits down with our champions and talks about how Cisco Investments finds start-ups to invest in, how regional differences between the US and Europe affect decisions, and what the Champs think of Cisco Investments in general! Cisco Champions: Pieter-Jan Nefkens (twitter.com/pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Consultant, Nefkens Advies Paul Campbell (twitter.com/paulmc3) Cisco Champion member, CEO & Founder, Quaversal LLC Cisco Guest: Phil Kirk (twitter.com/TechyPhil), Director of Business Development Moderator: Lauren Friedman (twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program. Discussion Topics: - What are the daily responsibilities of the Cisco Investments team - How Cisco Investments finds start-ups - What regional difference exists between the US and Europe - AI/ML investment trends - How Cisco Investments makes decisions on where they invest - Trends in collaboration and analytics - How are decisions made on the acquisition side for integrating the new companies into Cisco? - What the Cisco Champion hosts think about Cisco Investments

Welcome to the Making Margin podcast! Greenway’s team is here to discuss common financial mistakes and to help you navigate them. Meet the voices behind Making Margin:NickAllie  JeffToday’s topic is retirement: When did the idea of retirement start? What should retirement look like? How do we plan for it?The concept of retirement hasn’t existed for very long, really only since the late 19th centuryMore and more research is forcing us to question this made up 20th century phenomenon and whether it’s necessarily good or healthy for us. But our entire industry is built around creating a stable retirement. Why is that the goal? Should it be? If not, what should be?New RetirementalityHappiness Equation “And those four S's of social, structure, stimulation and story bring us great joy and deep happiness.”Discussion Topics:What images make up what you think of as the right way to retire?Is there anyone in your life who has retired well?What do we hear from (most of) our clients when we discuss retirement as a goal?Why is there a generational gap?How do people plan for something other than retirement?Take Away:Planning for “Financial Independence” rather than “Retirement” may actually be better for your health AND your wallet.

Dive into Cisco SD-WAN Cloud onRamp and what exactly it is. Our Cisco Champions and Cisco Guests chat about Viptela history, vManager, multi-cloud strategies and MORE! Cisco Champions: Jeff Levensailor (twitter.com/levensailor), Cisco Champion member, Developer Engineer, Presidio. Chuck Keith (twitter.com/networkchuck) Cisco Champion member, Network Engineer, Xceptional Networks. Cisco Guest: David Klebanov (twitter.com/davidklebanov), Technical Marketing Manager. Additional Guests: Tom Davis, Practice Lead Network Solutions, WWT. Bill Thompson, Practice Manager Network Solutions, WWT. Moderator: Teresa Sonal (twitter.com/tsonal) Cisco Product Marketing. Discussion Topics: - What is SD-WAN Cloud onRamp? - The differences in cloud architecting the WAN when it comes to the cloud. - Viptela history - Why vManage is a one-stop-shop - What are the biggest drivers for SD-WAN Cloud onRamp - Security options in SD-WAN Cloud onRamp - Will SD-WAN Cloud onRamp help cloud adoption - Multi-cloud strategies - Evolution of the network engineer - Programmability of VManage - What skills do engineers need to be proficient in SD-WAN Learn more about SD-WAN Cloud onRamp: http://cs.co/90041XQIu

Dive into Cisco SD-WAN Cloud onRamp and what exactly it is. Our Cisco Champions and Cisco Guests chat about Viptela history, vManager, multi-cloud strategies and MORE! Cisco Champions: Jeff Levensailor (twitter.com/levensailor), Cisco Champion member, Developer Engineer, Presidio. Chuck Keith (twitter.com/networkchuck) Cisco Champion member, Network Engineer, Xceptional Networks. Cisco Guest: David Klebanov (twitter.com/davidklebanov), Technical Marketing Manager. Additional Guests: Tom Davis, Practice Lead Network Solutions, WWT. Bill Thompson, Practice Manager Network Solutions, WWT. Moderator: Teresa Sonal (twitter.com/tsonal) Cisco Product Marketing. Discussion Topics: - What is SD-WAN Cloud onRamp? - The differences in cloud architecting the WAN when it comes to the cloud. - Viptela history - Why vManage is a one-stop-shop - What are the biggest drivers for SD-WAN Cloud onRamp - Security options in SD-WAN Cloud onRamp - Will SD-WAN Cloud onRamp help cloud adoption - Multi-cloud strategies - Evolution of the network engineer - Programmability of VManage - What skills do engineers need to be proficient in SD-WAN Learn more about SD-WAN Cloud onRamp: http://cs.co/90041XQIu

Extending Intent-Based Networking to the IoT Edge, the Sequel! In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, Tim Szigeti comes back to chat with Cisco Champs on how this technology is transforming the customer experience. Cisco Champions: David Peñaloza (twitter.com/davidsamuelps), Cisco Champion member, Lead Network Consulting Engineer, Verizon Enterprise Solutions. Malcolm Booden (twitter.com/malcombooden) Cisco Champion member, Network & Security Consultant. Cisco Guest: Tim Szigeti (twitter.com/tim_szigeti), Principal Technical Marketing Engineer. Moderator: Lauren Friedman (twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program. Discussion Topics: - What is Intent-Based Networking - What do you do with Intent-Based Networking as it applies to IoT - The strongest use case for Intent-Based Networking and IoT - What kinds of customers benefit from these products and what are the benefits - Cisco IW 6300 - How Emerson, Suncorp, and the city of New Orleans uses this technology - Tim’s Tech Field Day presentation - What does “ruggedizing” mean - How this technology transforms the customer experience Learn more here http://cs.co/90071OhdF

Extending Intent-Based Networking to the IoT Edge, the Sequel! In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, Tim Szigeti comes back to chat with Cisco Champs on how this technology is transforming the customer experience. Cisco Champions: David Peñaloza (twitter.com/davidsamuelps), Cisco Champion member, Lead Network Consulting Engineer, Verizon Enterprise Solutions. Malcolm Booden (twitter.com/malcombooden) Cisco Champion member, Network & Security Consultant. Cisco Guest: Tim Szigeti (twitter.com/tim_szigeti), Principal Technical Marketing Engineer. Moderator: Lauren Friedman (twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program. Discussion Topics: - What is Intent-Based Networking - What do you do with Intent-Based Networking as it applies to IoT - The strongest use case for Intent-Based Networking and IoT - What kinds of customers benefit from these products and what are the benefits - Cisco IW 6300 - How Emerson, Suncorp, and the city of New Orleans uses this technology - Tim’s Tech Field Day presentation - What does “ruggedizing” mean - How this technology transforms the customer experience Learn more here http://cs.co/90071OhdF

Welcome to another episode of Cisco Champion Radio! In this episode, learn more about what the automation exchange is and the different tools you can use to help with automation and programmability. Cisco Champions: Pieter-Jan Nefkens (twitter.com/pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Consultant, Nefkens Advies. Jeff Levensailor (twitter.com/levensailor), Cisco Champion member, Developer Engineer, Presidio. Cisco Guest: Adrian Iliesiu (twitter.com/aidevnet), DevNet Engineer. Moderator: Michelle Trick (twitter.com/trickorydickory), Marketing Manager. Discussion Topics: - What is the automation exchange? - What automation tools does the Cisco DevNet network automation kit work with? - Distinctions between the various levels of network automation (Day 0, Day 1…) - Network automation around Cisco DNA Center - Other network automation tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc. - What is NetDevOps? - What’s next in network automation? - Cisco DevNet certifications For more information vist: developer.cisco.com/networkautomation developer.cisco.com/cocreations

Welcome to another episode of Cisco Champion Radio! In this episode, learn more about what the automation exchange is and the different tools you can use to help with automation and programmability. Cisco Champions: Pieter-Jan Nefkens (twitter.com/pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Consultant, Nefkens Advies. Jeff Levensailor (twitter.com/levensailor), Cisco Champion member, Developer Engineer, Presidio. Cisco Guest: Adrian Iliesiu (twitter.com/aidevnet), DevNet Engineer. Moderator: Michelle Trick (twitter.com/trickorydickory), Marketing Manager. Discussion Topics: - What is the automation exchange? - What automation tools does the Cisco DevNet network automation kit work with? - Distinctions between the various levels of network automation (Day 0, Day 1…) - Network automation around Cisco DNA Center - Other network automation tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc. - What is NetDevOps? - What’s next in network automation? - Cisco DevNet certifications For more information vist: developer.cisco.com/networkautomation developer.cisco.com/cocreations

What are the reasons behind the new Cisco Certification portfolio? Cisco Champions Wendell Odom and Sam Clements chat with Yusuf Bhaiji and Joe Clark on the new Cisco Certification tracts, DevNet, the new options for Continuing Education, and what hiring managers are looking for in a new CCNA. Discussion Topics: - What are the changes to Cisco’s certification portfolio and what training is available - The new DevNet certification - Why the certification portfolio is changing - Why all the changes are happening at the same time - The 3 driving principles around the certification change process - The migration or transition plan for existing certifications - How can you get more from your certifications? - February 24th! - Yusuf and Joe’s favorite changes - Why is the automation and programmability integration so great? - How the recognition process works - What are the new Continuing Education options? - How many CE credits can you get at Cisco Live? - Advice for people currently in the middle of their certification journey - What do hiring managers look for in a new CCNA? Learn more: http://cs.co/cert20s6e15 People! Cisco Champions: Wendell Odom (http://www.twitter.com/wendellodom), Cisco Champion and Director, Certskills. Samuel Clements (http://www.twitter.com/samuel_clements) Cisco Champion and Mobility Practice Manager, Presidio. Cisco Guest: Yusuf Bhaiji (http://www.twitter.com/YusufBhaiji), Senior Manager for the Global Certifications team. Joe Clarke, Distinguished Services Engineer. Moderators: Jasmine Shah (http://www.twitter.com/Shah__jazzy), Cisco Champion Program Management Team Lauren Friedman (http://www.twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program Management Team To learn more about certification program click here: http://cs.co/90061Xx52

What are the reasons behind the new Cisco Certification portfolio? Cisco Champions Wendell Odom and Sam Clements chat with Yusuf Bhaiji and Joe Clark on the new Cisco Certification tracts, DevNet, the new options for Continuing Education, and what hiring managers are looking for in a new CCNA. Discussion Topics: - What are the changes to Cisco’s certification portfolio and what training is available - The new DevNet certification - Why the certification portfolio is changing - Why all the changes are happening at the same time - The 3 driving principles around the certification change process - The migration or transition plan for existing certifications - How can you get more from your certifications? - February 24th! - Yusuf and Joe’s favorite changes - Why is the automation and programmability integration so great? - How the recognition process works - What are the new Continuing Education options? - How many CE credits can you get at Cisco Live? - Advice for people currently in the middle of their certification journey - What do hiring managers look for in a new CCNA? Learn more: http://cs.co/cert20s6e15 People! Cisco Champions: Wendell Odom (http://www.twitter.com/wendellodom), Cisco Champion and Director, Certskills. Samuel Clements (http://www.twitter.com/samuel_clements) Cisco Champion and Mobility Practice Manager, Presidio. Cisco Guest: Yusuf Bhaiji (http://www.twitter.com/YusufBhaiji), Senior Manager for the Global Certifications team. Joe Clarke, Distinguished Services Engineer. Moderators: Jasmine Shah (http://www.twitter.com/Shah__jazzy), Cisco Champion Program Management Team Lauren Friedman (http://www.twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program Management Team To learn more about certification program click here: http://cs.co/90061Xx52

Cisco Defense Orchestrator is a cloud-based application to helps you consistently manage policies across your Cisco security products and keep your organization protected against the latest threats. This security-focused podcast dives into what’s new with CDO and gets into the technical details of the why and how. Discussion Topics: - What is new with Cisco Defense Orchestrator, - What types of customers benefit from Cisco Defense Orchestrator - FTD support - What is the CDO licensing model - Is there a CDO API Cisco Champions: Pieter-Jan Nefkens (http://twitter.com/pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Consultant, Nefkens Advies. David Yarashus (http://twitter.com/dyarashus), Cisco Champion member, Chief Engineer, Netcraftsmen. Cisco Guest: Guy Telner (http://twitter.com/guytelner), Director of Engineering and Developer of Cisco Defense Orchestrator. Adam Bragg (http://twitter.com/adbragg), Systems Engineer for Cisco Defense Orchestrator. Moderator: Lauren Friedman (http://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program. To learn more go to GetCDO.com or cisco.com/go/cdo

Cisco Defense Orchestrator is a cloud-based application to helps you consistently manage policies across your Cisco security products and keep your organization protected against the latest threats. This security-focused podcast dives into what’s new with CDO and gets into the technical details of the why and how. Discussion Topics: - What is new with Cisco Defense Orchestrator, - What types of customers benefit from Cisco Defense Orchestrator - FTD support - What is the CDO licensing model - Is there a CDO API Cisco Champions: Pieter-Jan Nefkens (http://twitter.com/pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Consultant, Nefkens Advies. David Yarashus (http://twitter.com/dyarashus), Cisco Champion member, Chief Engineer, Netcraftsmen. Cisco Guest: Guy Telner (http://twitter.com/guytelner), Director of Engineering and Developer of Cisco Defense Orchestrator. Adam Bragg (http://twitter.com/adbragg), Systems Engineer for Cisco Defense Orchestrator. Moderator: Lauren Friedman (http://twitter.com/lauren), Cisco Champion Program. To learn more go to GetCDO.com or cisco.com/go/cdo

In Episode 5 of Wake Up, Monika dives deep into the power of story telling with blogger, with Allison Volk. Allison Volk, actress, playwright, and also known as “The Blog Babe”, talks about the importance of sharing your story and validates that everyone has an important story and frame of reference to share their life from.  Listen and learn how important it is to WAKE UP to the value the story of your life brings to the world. Get excited for Episode 5 with Allison Volk!   Discussion Topics: -What brought you into the business of blogging? -What lessons have you learned along the way to help elevate your business and your impact as a business owner? -How do you go about having conversations with clients to capture their voice or whatever qualities they may be looking for? -What advice would you give to someone who has a story to tell but hasn’t recognized the value of their message? Connect with Allison at: http://www.theblogbabe.com

As a published author, public speaker, guest lecturer, TV Sports Analyst and NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, Thomas R. Williams is a “Professional Reminder.” Known for his engaging presentations, Thomas’ passion is to remind companies, organizations and individuals that you don’t have to look for “GREATNESS”; “Greatness” is already inside of you. “Everyone has everything they need, to get everything they want.” As a small town kid with BIG time dreams, he wants everyone to know that just as fears are created in the mind, so are dreams. He challenges every audience to DREAM, DARE, DO. Thomas R. Williams represents possibilities that anyone, anytime, anywhere, can become anything they want to be. Thomas graduated from the University of Southern California and won two National Championships and four Rose Bowls as a linebacker for the USC Trojans. Thomas went on to play five years in the NFL and is now a full-time student at LIFE University where he never plans to graduate. For Thomas, life is about knowledge and wisdom and education is everything! Thomas has had great role models from his coaches and teammates from his time in the NFL to all the way back to teachers in elementary school. He wants to do for YOU what these people did for him… Change your life. As a middle linebacker, Thomas used to be concerned with being a “game changer.” Now Williams is concerned with being a LIFE changer. He says, “opportunity doesn’t have a favorite day of the week, so go ahead and embrace yours today.” Get excited for Episode 4 with Thomas Williams!   Discussion Topics: -What kept you on your path to becoming an NFL athlete from a young age? -How did a career-ending injury contribute to your “Wake Up” moment? -What is your strategy to becoming successful? -How do you help young athletes discover their inner greatness? -What’s the most important lesson you’ve applied to arrive at your success?

It is so fitting that Runa’s signature line reads, “Be the change you want to see in the world. ~Mahatma Ghandi,” as this is exactly how I experience her. Runa is a serial entrepreneur from Reyjavík, Iceland, who spent her first career representing a large portfolio of internationally known cosmetic and perfume brands as one of the leading wholesale distributors in Iceland at that time. Unbeknownst to Runa at the time, she was an active practitioner of many of the Conscious Leadership principles taking flight today. After two decades in the cosmetics industry, she sold her companies and headed to the U.S. in 1996. She spent the next decade immersing herself in mentorship and training in various disciplines such as wisdom traditions, energy-cultivating practices, direct teachings from Nature and Conscious Leadership. Since 2005 Runa has been in the Conscious Business field and an active participant of the Conscious Capitalism Movement. She designs and facilitates transformational programs and retreats for teams, companies, and peer groups. She mentors business executives, and speaks and writes about the new leadership mindset she likes to as Conscious Leadership. After relocating to LA in 2011, Runa’s entrepreneurial streak has gotten expression as the co-founder of the Conscious Leader Network, co-producing the TOGETHER! Conference for women around Conscious Business practices, and being one of the co-founding members of the Conscious Capitalism LA Chapter. Runa is a certified mediator and supports other mediators and attorneys to strengthen their inner practice for outer success, peace, and calm. She is an honorary board member of the Red Wind Councils and on the board of the TOGETHER! Community. She has spoken at conferences such as The International Conference on Business and Consciousness, Women’s International Networking, the Conscious Capitalism Conference, and the FORGE! and TOGETHER! Women’s conferences. Get excited for our episode with Runa Bouius!   Discussion Topics: • What is conscious capitalism? • How did Scandinavian culture and values shape your purpose? • Why were you compelled to leave your environment of support and kindness that you speak about, and come to the U.S.? • How are we preserving ‘humans’ as we are advancing technologically? • How would you coach someone to “wake up” to the leader inside of them? Continue Seeking Greatness: http://www.consciouscapitalism.org http://runa.la/  

DANCER | SINGER | ACTOR - This week our guest is Sean V. Sean was the last artist signed to Lou Pearlman, a boy band impresario who discovered the bands "NSYNC" and "The Backstreet Boys." Sean was a dancer for "Michael Jackson," "Whitney Houston," "The Pussycat Dolls" as well as in many blockbuster films like "My Week With Marilyn" and "Burlesque." His original songs can be found on soundtracks for films, such as "Bring It On Again: All Or Nothing." SeanV is about to release his new album entitled "The Doctor" in October, 2012. SeanV's first single "Shoulda" is taking the music world by storm. The music video has become extremely controversial because of its ending. It is part 1 of a "To Be Continued" video which will be out in October, 2012. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What was it like working with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and "The Pussycat Dolls?" What advice can you give a musical artist on a tight budget about how to make a quality CD? SEAN V's WEBSITE: seanvmusic.com

CELEBRITY ACTRESS | VOCALIST | COMEDIENNE - This week our guest is Brély Evans. Brély is an actress, vocalist, comedienne and voice-over artist. She is currently the newest face of Jenny Craig and is a co-star in the new feature film “Sparkle” alongside Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston in her final screen performance. Brély is best known for appearances in the film “Just Wright” starring Queen Latifah and the Internet sketch comedy series on YouTube, “The Brély Show.” Currently, Brély can be seen in the BET film “He’s Mine Not Yours” and “The Cookout 2″ produced by Queen Latifah. Brély is very excited about her upcoming role in the series “Tracks” being developed for HBO. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are some of the difficulties of the acting business? Is it true that you have to change yourself in order to be accepted into the entertainment business? What is some advice that you would give to someone aspiring to become and actor? How do you determine your best and worst qualities as an actor? BRELY EVANS WEBSITE: brelyevans.com

CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP OWNERS - Today our guest's are: Ayumi Iizuka and Doug Morency. They are the co-owners of Connect Studios LA, previously known as the popular, Signature Studios LA, started by Lynn Milano in 2004. Connect Studios LA continues the legacy by providing one of the best actor-run casting director workshops and agent showcases in Los Angeles. Connect Studios LA is a welcoming space of quality actors learning and networking with casting professionals in a clean, respectful and supportive environment. All of the actors are auditioned to ensure a consistent quality of performer. The new location, less than a mile away from the old Signature Studios, not only recreates the same warm, supportive environment as the original, but also has lots of free parking and free drinks and snacks for everyone. You can find photographs of the original actor's signatures that were signed on the walls on the new walls as an homage to the spirit of what Lynn Milano created in 2004. Check the website for the schedule of top casting director workshops available and come on down. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are casting director workshops and why are they so very important to an actor's career? What are casting directors pet peeves about actors? How much money should you have before the move to LA? What kind of job do you take that fits your audition schedule? How do you pick the right headshot photographer? CONNECT STUDIOS LA WEBSITE: connectstudiosla.com

PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - Today our guest is Michael Akers. Michael started out with the usual on-set jobs of Set Dresser, Production Assistant, Assistant Director, Production Manager. Shifted his focus to development and spent nearly three years with Turner Feature Animation (“Cats Don’t Dance”) helping to research and develop animated features. The Warner Brothers buyout of Turner moved Michael onto the staff of Grand Productions, an independent movie development company headquartered at the HBO offices in Century City. He helped land the Ripley's “Believe It or Not” franchise and worked in developing features for the likes of: David Bowie, Nicolas Cage and the estate of Andy Warhol. He also helped produce the Lifetime series show “Intimate Portraits” of Heather Locklear and Jane Seymour. Thereafter, Michael moved into television production as the Executive Assistant to Martin Short on “The Martin Short Show.” This high profile position enabled him to take positions as Story/Research Assistant to Ryan Seacrest’s “NBC’s Saturday Night at the Movies” and Anne Robinson’s “The Weakest Link.” DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are the 1-2-3 steps you should take when producing a movie? What is the best way to raise money to fund your film project? How do you select the film festivals to enter that are best for your film? What is the best way to get distribution? How long do you continue to extract notoriety out of your individual projects? MICHAEL AKERS WEBSITE: michaelakers.info

REALITY TV STAR | COMEDIENNE | AUTHOR - This week our guest is Fran Capo. Fran is a 15 time Author, Comedienne, TV Show Host, Reality TV Star, Spokesperson, Keynote Motivational Speaker, and Five-Time World Record Holder, most known as the Guinness Book of World Records "Fastest Talking Female." She has appeared on over 350 television and 4,500 radio shows worldwide including: Entertainment Tonight, Fox & Friends, The Late Show, Martha Stewart, Larry King Live, The Talk, The Doctors and the Discovery Channel. She has been a keynote speaker to Fortune 500 companies on every continent. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are some creative marketing tools that will help us to use our creativity, imagination and energy to help our business sour to new levels in terms of marketing efforts both in traditional and online media? How do you get yourself motivated and stay focused while pursuing your career? What do you think is the best way to motivate our mind, body and soul to reach our peak performance? What do you think it takes to overcome self-imposed limitations and self-defeating behaviors? FRAN CAPO WEBSITE: francapo.com

PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest's are Matthew Hick and Chris Lumb. They are writing and directing partners who have been working together since 2007. They started out performing at a monthly comedy night and soon started writing sketches and short films together. Recently, they wrote, produced, directed and acted in their first feature length collaboration, a low budget movie called "Tuck Bushman & the Legend of Piddledown Dale." Their first dramatic short entitled "Our Only Defence" was accepted by IndieFlix. They are currently working on a follow up to "Tuck Bushman" and a short horror entitled "The Long Distance Relationship." DISCUSSION TOPICS: What critical steps should be taken scripting your film? How do you make the most out of your money producing a low budget film? What are some tricks and tweaks in post-production of a low budget film? Film festival tips and more... MATT HICK AND CHRIS LUMB WEBSITES: lumbfilm.co.uk comedycheckout.com

PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER, ACTOR - As a filmmaker, Paul's films cross genres and combine quirky satire with action adventure, science fiction with heartfelt drama, and political thriller's with comedy. Paul mentors independent filmmakers around the country, helping them produce their own feature films. His latest feature film "Goliad Uprising" is a sci-fi movie which will soon be released on DVD. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are the biggest problems facing independent filmmakers today? How do you constantly get funding for independent films? How do you maintain focus being a filmmaker when you are also an actor? PAUL BRIGHT WEBSITES: brightfilmmaking.com goliaduprising.com

ACTOR - This week our guest is Benjamin Lutz. Benjamin can be seen in the heartwarming comedy film "The Love Patient" which is a madcap comedy directed by Michael Simon. Benjamin's character plays a roguish advertising executive that comes up with a crazy "I Love Lucy" idea in order to win back his ex. He is also in "Bite Marks" which is a vampire horror comedy directed by Mark Bessenger. Benjamin's character "Brewster," a truck driver, discovers he is transporting a truck of coffin-filled vampires! "Bite Marks" is a genre-bending horror comedy. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What should you do to prepare for a move to Los Angeles to be an actor? What does an actor new to LA need to know? What kind of jobs can I get to supplement my income? BENJAMIN R. LUTZ WEBSITE: facebook.com/benjaminrlutz

OPERA SINGER | ACTRESS | DANCER - Christina Linhardt has enjoyed an eclectic and versatile career as a concert singer, cross-over artist, actress and dancer, working steadily throughout Southern California and Germany. She is most known for her "Classics to Cabaret" act which was the headliner for the opening of the Grand Concert Hall Parksalle in Saxony, Germany and her independently produced solo CD's; "Circus Sanctuary" and "Voodoo Princess." She studied acting and movement at Oxford University in England, French at the Eurocentre in Paris, German at the Goethe Institute in Berlin and received a bachelors of music in vocal arts from USC, with a minor in theatre arts. As an actress, Ms. Linhardt appeared opposite Oscar-Winner Maximilian Schell in "Faust Comes to Grand Avenue" with the Los Angeles Opera. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What city or country should you be living in to get steady work in the world of professional Opera? What is the Opera world really like? Is being an Opera Singer a lucrative career? CHRISTINA LINHARDT WEBSITE: circussanctuary.com

CELEBRITY IMPRESSIONIST | COMEDIAN - This week our guest is Jim Ross Meskimen. Jim has been a professional actor for over 25 years. He has appeared in three "Best Picture" nominated films, Apollo 13, There Will Be Blood and Frost/Nixon. His impressions of: President George W. Bush, John Kerry, Arnold Schwartzeneggar, Bill Clinton and others for Jibjab.com is a global sensation and one of the biggest viral hits, "This Land" have been heard by over 80 million people. He was Will Smith's Western Philosophy teacher on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air", where he also did impressions of: Jack Nicholson, William Shatner, and The Fly. His improvised performances on the British show "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" with partner Christopher Smith are legendary. At 17 years old, Jim appeared on his mother's (Marion Ross) famous hit television series "Happy Days." He was the guy who ran up the beach to inform the world that there was a shark penned up offshore, that Fonzie would later have to jump over on waterskis, inspiring the term "jumping the shark." Jim Meskimen stars in "JIMPRESSIONS" which is his hilarious one-man show that features him performing an infinity of celebrity voices such as: George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, Paul Giamatti, Orson Welles, Colin Firth, Jack Nicholson and many more! He will even perform a live version of his viral hit, "Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices!" "JIMPRESSIONS" runs Fridays and Saturdays from March 3, 2012 to March 24, 2012 at The Acting Center Theatre in Hollywood. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What does it take to survive as a comedian? How do you know if being a comedian is right for you? JIM MESKIMEN WEBSITES: appliedsilliness.com youtube.com/user/jimmeskimen theactingcenterla.com/JIMPRESSIONS