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Send us a textLinden Schaffer is an award‑winning wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert with over 20 years of experience in the wellness and psychedelic spaces. She is the founder of Reveal, a global online community for women, and the co‑founder of the Los Angeles Women's Psychedelic Community—both dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and informed spaces where women can thrive through trust, education, and connection. As a member of the Global Psychedelic Society team, Linden contributes to fostering responsible and inclusive practices within the growing psychedelic movement.In this episode, we discuss the world of psychedelics and their therapeutic potential for addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental‑health challenges. Linden introduces her Five Ss of psychedelic risk reduction framework—Screening, Set, Setting, Support, and Sustainability—to ensure safe and informed use. We also cover micro-dosing, the history and legality of psychedelics, and the importance of robust education and support systems. I absolutely loved this conversation—we haven't had an expert on this topic before, and the emerging research is truly exciting. Find Linden: 

BIO LINDEN SCHAFFER is an award-winning wellness entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert with over 20 years of experience in the wellness and psychedelic spaces. She is the founder of Reveal, a global online community for women, and the co-founder of the Los Angeles Women's Psychedelic Community, both dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and informed spaces where women can thrive through trust, education, and connection. As a member of the Global Psychedelic Society team, Linden contributes to fostering responsible and inclusive practices within the growing psychedelic movement. Her groundbreaking work has earned features in Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, and ABC News, and she has shared her expertise on prestigious stages such as The New York Times Travel Show and Google Talks. Linden is passionate about empowering women through transformation, emphasizing safety, accessibility, and personal agency in all her work. Social Media Links: LinkedIn: Tiktok: Instagram: YouTube:  

Craig sits down one-on-one with figure skater Max Naumov for an exclusive interview about the unimaginable loss of his parents in the D.C. plane crash and the remarkable way he's carrying on their legacy on the ice. Also, Seth Rogen joins to discuss his new series ‘The Studio,' where he plays a movie studio executive trying to balance making great films and turning a profit. Plus, a closer look at the Los Angeles Women's Center and the work being done to help women in need get back on their feet.

During radio's classic age, few women had starring roles on dramatic programs outside of soap operas. One such woman was Mercedes McCambridge, who Orson Welles called the world's greatest living radio actress. She starred in the early 1950s crime show Defense Attorney, also known at The Defense Rests. McCambridge was so convincing that she receiving an honorary membership in the Los Angeles Women's Bar Association. McCambridge began her career as a radio actor during the 1930s while also performing on Broadway. She went on to appear in movies and numerous TV shows, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her screen debut in All the King's Men in 1949. You will hear Defense Attorney from 1951, and The Defense Rests from 1952 with Mercedes McCambridge in the title character of Martha Ellis Bryant, a respected attorney who champions the underdog and the unjustly accused. Then Bill Swisher interviews McCambridge on the American Forces Radio Network in 1975. More at http://krobcollection.com

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Katharine Kramer, Actress, Producer, Activist, Daughter of Stanley Kramer About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Steve Guttenberg, is a member of Hollywood royalty, and a multi-award winning actress, singer, journalist, producer and humanitarian who is most definitely following in the groundbreaking footsteps of her father, the legendary director and producer, Stanley Kramer, because she's having a stellar career that exemplifies what it means to make a significant difference in the world.     Her film credits include “Going Shopping”, “Hollywood Dreams”, “What Just Happened?”, “Little Fockers”,  “Turnover”, for which she won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Love International Film Festival, “Fate's Shadow: The Whole Story”, for which she was named “Best Supporting Actress” at the Actors and Directors International Film Festival, “Rings of the Unpromised”, for which she won 5 prestigious film festival awards - 4 for Best Supporting Actress and one for Best Ensemble, and the multi-award winning “Mother's Day Memories”, which won 4 distinguished film festival awards.   On television, you've seen her in many shows including “Child of the 70s”, “Larry King Live”,  “Actors Entertainment”, “Meet the Biz”, and “Call me Kate”, the wonderful Netflix documentary about her godmother and namesake, the legendary Katharine Hepburn.   On the stage, our guest has starred in 4 popular one-woman-shows, and she won awards for her roles as Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker” and Anne Frank in “The Diary Of Anne Frank”, as well as starring in “David And Lisa”, “Great Expectations”, “The Lark” and “The Vagina Monologues”.   She's also a very gifted singer, and has recorded a wonderful album called “Gemstone”, featuring songs by Mick Jagger.   In 2009, she founded a Cinema Series called “Kat Kramer's Films That Change the World”, showcasing movies that raise awareness about highly relevant and thought-provoking social issues like women's equality, animal welfare, bullying, school violence and much more.  Our guest has received many honours including the Compassion Award from the Braveheart Women, and a Golden Spirit Award from the Atomic Age Cinema Fest.   In 2015 she established the Hunt For Humanity Award in honour of actress and activist Marsha Hunt, which is given to an actor or filmmaker who uses their voice for social change.  She's a founding board member of the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival, and she serves on the advisory boards of the LA Press Club and the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival.  And if all of that weren't enough, I can't resist mentioning that in 1990, our guest was Miss Golden Globe. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Steve Guttenberg, go to:https://katharinekramer.comhttp://www.katkramersfilmsthatchangetheworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/katharine.kramer.92/https://twitter.com/katharinekramer #katharinekramer    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

As any of you know, I have been very open about my plant medicine journeys and all that I have learned as a participant and as a guide It is the wild, wild west out there and there is a lack of information on harm reduction, as well as overall prep and integration work, as well as safety. We will discuss this today and give you the 5 S's with Linden Schaffer Linden is an award-winning wellness entrepreneur and bestselling author who brings 20+ years of experience in wellness & psychedelics to early stage startups and small businesses.  Dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and informed spaces, Linden founded Reveal, an online global womxn's community, co-leads the Los Angeles Women's Psychedelic Community, and is on the team of the Global Psychedelic Society. Her most recent psychedelic certification in Preparation, Integration, and Harm Reduction is from Numinus.    Plant medicine can be massively transformative AND massively dangerous if you do not have proper set and setting AND most importantly preparation and integration before and after healing ceremonies . We also talk in depth about proper screening protocols both as a participant/seeker, as well as a guide - what should one have in place? We are bringing this awareness from personal injurious experiences in the medicine space, seeing countless others also becoming injured and giving education/understanding of the importance and want to help prevent others from their own experience that may feel unsafe or destabilizing   FOR LINDEN'S OFFER GO TO: Reveal x Healthy n Wealthy n Wise Membership Join our mission cultivating a global community of women to connect, learn, and support one another on their medicine journeys. As a HWW listener, you'll receive 1-month free and have the option to purchase an annual membership at a discount. Actual Link: https://www.revealcommunity.world/plans/404046?bundle_token=8074687bfde21059302ba1a0d3b03b54&utm_source=manual   Shortened Link: https://rb.gy/o906tp   FOR MORE ON MAGDALENA GRACE: Go to www.MagdalenaGrace.com   WANT MORE INFO ON SAFELY MICRODOSING OR PLANT MEDICINE INTEGRATION WORK WITH MAGDALENA? www.MicrodosingForHealth.com   WANNA SIGN UP AND BE A PLEDGING PATRON FOR HEALTHY N WEALTHY N WISE - SAVING LIVES AND CREATING MORE ABUNDANCE FOR OTHERS?  https://patron.podbean.com/magdalena  

I'm thrilled to share with you some exciting insights from my conversation, where I had the pleasure of interviewing Jana Short, the inspiring editor-in-chief of Best Holistic Life Magazine. Jana Short is not just the editor-in-chief of a magazine with over 1 million subscribers, she is a woman of purpose. Despite her busy schedule, she joined me on my podcast, and I couldn't be more thrilled. Jana's work has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of the Los Angeles Women of the Year and the top influencer by Los Angeles Entrepreneur Magazine.The Power of Holistic Living: Jana's journey into holistic health began when traditional medicine failed her. She discovered a world of holistic approaches that brought her hope and a new perspective on life. Despite her medical diagnosis, she found a way to thrive and create meaningful memories. She emphasized the importance of mindset and the power of choosing happiness, regardless of external circumstances.Spirituality vs. Religion: Jana distinguishes between spirituality and religion, stating that she is spiritual rather than religious. She believes that spirituality is about how we show up in the world and the positive energy we project.The Importance of Self-Care: Jana shared her insights on self-care and the importance of saying yes to oneself. She believes that when we say yes to ourselves, we are actually saying yes to everyone else because we can only pour from a full cup. By caring for ourselves, we can show up better for others and make a greater impact in the world.Redefining Success on Social Media: Jana shared a valuable tip she implemented on the magazine's Instagram account. She removed all likes and comments because she wanted to focus on opening up conversations and connecting with her audience more deeply. This change relieved her of the pressure to seek approval from others and encouraged people to reach out to her directly with their questions and thoughts.Building Confidence: Jana reflects on the importance of daily working on confidence. She shares that confidence is something she needs to work on continuously.I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have Janet on the show and for her contributions to the magazine. If you'd like to connect with Janet, you can find her on Instagram @janashortofficial, or visit her website at janashort.com. Also, don't forget to check out the magazine's Instagram account, @ourbestholisticlife.I'm excited about future collaborations with Jana and can't wait to share more with you. Remember, go confidently in the direction of your dreams!Support the showThank you for listening to our podcast. Visit our website Join our Facebook GroupInstagram, TikTok We love reviews! Please leave us a review.Contact us if you want to Launch, restart, grow your podcast.

Bonnie He is an Asian American actor, improvisor, award-winning physical comedian and clown, and Hello Kitty super fan. She was in the short film The New Empress with Maggie Gyllenhaal and was on the Second City Hollywood house improv team, Excelsior!. She is a staple at Upright Citizen's Brigade's monthly show, Send in the Clowns. Bonnie's award-winning live solo show A Terrible Show for Terrible People won Fringiest show at the 2023 Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest, Best Comedy at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival and the Craziest Solo Show award at the 2019 Crazy Woke Asians Solo Performance Festival. Bonnie received the Maverick Award for her solo work from the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival this year. The Maverick Award is “presented to an artist or individual whose work has set a high standard of individuality and self-styled creativity.” A Terrible Show has toured nationally from Second City Hollywood's Diversity in Comedy Festival to The Brick's NY Clown Theatre Festival. Bonnie is the resident clowning instructor at Company of Angels, the oldest non-profit professional equity waiver theater in Los Angeles, and at East West Players, the nation's premiere Asian American theatre company. When she's not clowning, Bonnie is fervently growing her Hello Kitty collection. SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! LA Spotlights: THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123

I'm super excited to have Aimee Greenberg on the show today. Aimee's a true New Yorker, who's worked with some of the best teachers in the business like Sanford Meisner, Wynn Handman, and Stella Adler. She's got some serious Off-Broadway creds, having cut her teeth at La Mama, Etc., Theatre for the New City, and The Medicine Show Theatre. Aimee's collaborated with some big names in the industry too, like Grotowski, Augusto Boal, and Guillermo Gentile. She's also raked in quite a few prestigious awards and fellowships like The Asian Cultural Council Fellowship, The Los Angeles Endowment, The Los Angeles Women's Foundation Award, Seattle Original Works, and the Susan B. Komen Award. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Aimee's been teaching performance technique, writing, directing, theatre, and film studies at international conservatories and universities like JAMU, UCSD, CSUSM, SDSU, and CSLA. Let's get into it as we talk to Aimee about her career, experiences working with theatre icons, and what she thinks about the industry today! _________________ Ukraine on Stage The performance in San Francisco will raise funds for the work being done by the Ivano-Frankivsk Drama Theatre in Ukraine.  The Theater is not only serving as a bomb shelter, community center, and food distribution point, but is also continuing to perform.   Its recent activities are discussed here and here.  (If you view any of these websites using the Google Chrome browser, you can right-click on a page to translate its content into English.) This event is sponsored by the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council: Website here and facebook page here. The Performance is on Saturday, April 29 at 2 P.M. Tickets ______________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard: http://carlyozard.com Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com 

Today's guest is Jannica Olin. You may remember her from a bonus episode back in Season 1. I am so glad to have her back, talking about an exciting opportunity where she will perform her one-woman show, (IM) Perfekt next week in NY City. Jannica is a Swedish born actress and TEDx speaker, and is known as Hollywood's Bald Blonde. I'm super excited to share this interview with you, and to have you learn more about all Jannica is doing to encourage her audience to examine disempowering thoughts about identity, beauty and labels. *More About Jannica - A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, Jannica has worked extensively in theatre, film, commercials and music videos in the US, UK, Australia and Sweden. In 2014, Jannica lost all her hair to Alopecia and went on an inward journey of finding her place in the world again, as a woman, and as an actor. What she uncovered through that journey, led to the TEDx Talk; Welcome To My New Normal, and centers around the idea: If I Am Not My Body, Who Am I? - when that which defines you is gone.Jannica's journey with Alopecia also inspired the one-woman show; (IM)PERFEKT which had its world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June 2019 to sold-out houses and took home the Producers's Encore Award; the Critics' Choice Award and the Audience Choice Award, as well as a nomination for The Diverse Diva Award by The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival. (IM)PERFEKT has been invited to perform twice at Santa Monica Playhouse, and at the 28th annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival. Jannica received a BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre Award nomination in 2020 for Performer of The Decade and Production Of The Decade. In 2017, Jannica was nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal's Women's Summit; an event that recognizes and honors outstanding professional women who have made significant contributions to their professions and the Los Angeles community.Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you happen to be in NY city or the surrounding areas, and want to go see Jannica's show next week on Friday, October 14th - the United Solo ticket sale link is here in the show notes for your convenience. To learn more about Jannica, watch her Tedx Talk, or read her interview with the Hollywood Reporter, check out the show notes below for all those links. I've also attached a link for Andy Grammar's music video, "Damn It Feels Good to be Me" where Jannica is featured being all she's worked to become. What a fun video to watch.Tickets to (IM)PERFEKT in United Solo: https://unitedsolo.org/imperfekt/Instagram: @jannica.olinwebsite: www.jannicaolin.comTEDx talk: https://youtu.be/rbyzkul4JIkInterview with the Hollywood Reporter: "Actress Jannica Olin Shares Her Personal Journey Living With Alopecia: “How Can This Become My Superpower?”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/actress-jannica-olin-alopecia-imperfekt-1235127608/Watch Jannica's TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/rbyzkul4JIkYouTube - Damn It Feels Good to be Me (Official Andy Grammar Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDza6TCO-RA Support the show

This week, Leonora is joined by one of her long-time partners in film and community building, Mylissa Fitzsimmons. Mylissa is an incredible filmmaker and photographer and mother of two. She and Leonora discuss film festivals, launching your indie filmmaking career, how they built the Los Angeles Women's Film Collective, and whether or not Mylissa is mad at Leonora.To watch some of Mylissa's work, please visit https://vimeo.com/mylissafitzsimmons. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @mylissafitz. If you're a film financier looking to invest in an amazing project, Mylissa and I have one for you! If you're a filmmaker looking to create a festival plan for your indie film, reach out to Mylissa.

Naomi Grossman joins me today to talk about her journey into acting and we also talk about American Horror Story and about how she got her role as Pepper. Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for “Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama” for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite “Pepper” on FX's hit anthology series, American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist “Samantha Crowe” in the eighth season, Apocalypse, as well as “Rabid Ruth” in the spin-off series, American Horror Stories. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's “Top 10 Breakout Stars” after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among “The Best AHS Characters Ever;” MTV named her their “#1 Good Guy;” Uproxx, their “#1 Most Tragic;” Geek Insider, a “Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer;” and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role “The Best of 2012.” Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following feature films: Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), and Fear, Inc. Naomi prides herself on having paved her own, albeit unorthodox path to mainstream success by writing, producing and starring in several autobiographical solo shows. Her latest, Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly). It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London's West End (Leicester Square Theatre). It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi's first solo endeavor, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance. Naomi toured with Girl… to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. Her numerous self-penned/produced, comedic shorts have screened at nationwide film festivals and are available for view on comedy sites like FunnyOrDie. Naomi is a theatre graduate of Northwestern University, and a veteran of the legendary Groundlings Sunday Company. https://naomigrossman.net

www.LIBERATEYOURSELF.com BE POWERFUL · BE MAGICAL · BE FREE Visit our website for free and inspired spiritual & wellness content, creative events, metaphysical shopping and to book private sessions with any of our brilliant and gifted practitioners (zoom, phone or in person). TRANSGENRE MUSIC NON-BINARY: EXPLORING THE TRANSCENDENCE OF MUSIC & CULTURE THROUGH INCLUSION & EXPRESSION - Liberate The Podcast! Episode 194 with host Cristina Dam & Sandra Booker, Singer/Songwriter and the brainchild behind Transgenre Music Nonbinary  Sandra's company, TMN, exists to provide a unique, diverse and inclusive online space that inspires, encourages, and supports creatives who are breaching the boundaries of categorization to redefine genre, style, culture through music and the arts. ATTEND THE NEXT  TRANSGENRE MUSIC NONBINARY EVENT! Transgenre Music Nonbinary Artists Spotlight Series premieres at Liberate Yourself in Sherman Oaks, CA 3rd Saturdays of the month. Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm, $20. GET TICKETS HERE: https://bpt.me/5474255   Highlighting artists across a broad musical spectrum who are blending the lines between genres and cultures in a beautiful outdoor setting.   LINEUP: June 18: Official Launch Party for Transgenre Music Nonbinary Artists Spotlight Series Sandra Booker & Friends July 16: Willow Crest August 20: TANYA! September 17: The Electones October 15: Underground Jazz Movement CONNECT WITH US https://liberateyourself.com/ FB: http://www.Facebook.com/liberateurself IG: @liberateurself  https://www.instagram.com/liberateurself/channel/ CONNECT WITH SANDRA BOOKER & TRANSGENRE MUSIC NONBINARY IG: www.instagram.com/bookermusicgroup  WEB: www.sandrabooker.com & www.transgenre.net  OTHER THINGS SANDRA IS UP TO Sandra's new piece Single Black Father is debuting at the Los Angeles Women's Theater Festival in June. Her solo show She Can Be Evil - A Survivor's Story is coming to Venmo and she has a new CD being released this summer called Sandra Booker and the New Trio: The Reunion Concert Live from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Go to Sandra's website for all the details and updates! www.SandraBooker.com   ABOUT LIBERATE WELLNESS: ENERGY HEALING · INTUITIVE READINGS · HYPNOTHERAPY · CLASSES · MEDITATIONS · SOUND BATHS · CRYSTALS · SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL  SUPPLIES · MASSAGE · SAUNAS · MUSIC · COMEDY · ART  At times we all feel disconnected, lost or in search of something more. Liberate helps guide you forward with Education, Intuitive Readings, Energy Healings, Crystals, Music, Art and other metaphysical and wellness tools to support you! Visit us online at www.LiberateYourself.com #music #inclusivity #creativity #lgbtq+ #loveislove #righttolove #musicheals #selfexpression #expression #cultureofkindness #kindness #loveolution

Communication feels very different when we're working virtually. But even through we're screen-to-screen, we still need to be respectful and have expectations and guidelines around what's appropriate and what's not.We've learned from the last few years that it's easy to feel isolated when we're not in-person. So regular check-ins and conversations is essential. But what does that look like? And how do you communicate with others who don't have their cameras on?On this episode of the podcast, Lorie Reichel-Howe of Conversations in the Workplace is talking about just that. With so many different cultures in every workplace, we need to have these conversations so we can set norms that work for everyone. Lorie shares scripts you can use to start difficult conversations, what it means to host a true training around conversations, and some examples of boundaries that get crossed in both virtual and in-person conversations.What's so interesting about this interview and Lorie's presentation for SHRM is that this may not have been a conversation we had too often prior to the pandemic. It's a critical one now!About Lorie Reichel-Howe:Lorie Reichel-Howe is founder of Conversations in the Workplace. She equips managers, teams, and business professionals to have “Safe Conversations” – transformative dialogue that uncovers hidden workplace issues. Whether addressing challenging team dynamics, mismanaged expectations,  cultural insensitivity, or good old-fashioned bad behavior, “Safe Conversations” foster greater innovation, inclusion, and collaboration within organizations.With over 20 years of experience in communications and relationship management, training and development, Lorie is passionate about supporting organizations in creating a culture where people love where they work and love the people they work with.Lorie is a professional mediator and conflict coach. She has supported organizations such as Pinterest, SHRM, PIHRA, HR.com, Pinterest, Women in Technology International, Los Angeles Women's Leadership Conference, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, Santa Clara Superior Court, San Jose State University, Santa Clara County Office of Education and many more. Connect with her on LinkedIn.Mentioned in this Episode of Mental Health for Leaders:Lorie's talk at the SHRM22 Conference - Creating a Culture of Respect While Working Remotely SHRM Annual Conference & ExpoMental Health Skills Training

Mona Leung is a Canadian documentary filmmaker and hairstylist from Vancouver. Her documentary, Beyond Vanity, has been selected for the the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival, the Toronto International Women Film Festival and the Shenzhen International Film Festival.

Episode Overview: To live a successful life, you need to give certain things up is advice we frequently hear. Well, my guest begs to differ. To her, life is like a pie, and you don't need to sacrifice the other slices to save just one. There is no secret blueprint to the perfect life, but there is a recipe to living a happy and fulfilled one. This week I'm joined by seasoned entrepreneur and best-selling author, Samantha Ettus. Instilled with a drive to become financially independent since childhood, she'll share with us how she managed to work towards that goal despite the roadblocks along the way. As a dedicated champion of women, she uses her platform and business to advocate and empower women to pursue their dreams. Additionally, she will discuss her book, The Pie Life, and how women can live successful and fulfilling lives without any guilt. Tune in and figure out how you too can live The Pie Life!   Episode Highlights: Samantha's founder's journey and the people who influenced her Her definition of success Her personal experience with guilt and how she overcame it Advice for those going through cycles of disappointment Her silver lining for 2020 How she tackled her experiences with sexism and bias Her advice for you   About the Guest: Sam has dedicated her career to supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams. When she discovers that spark, she turns it into a fire. In order to assist women achieve financial independence, Sam founded Park Place Payments, a company that is disrupting the payment processing industry with a new type of salesforce. She is the co-founder of The Los Angeles Women's Collective whose mission is to support women running for national office. Earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam has gone on to become a best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker, and the co-host of What's Her Story With Sam & Amy, a weekly podcast for iHeart featuring leading women ranging from Glennon Doyle to Gloria Steinem. She recently authored the book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. Sam makes regular appearances on shows such as NBC News, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, and the TODAY Show. She has been featured and quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Inc, Fast Company, and Success Magazine. She also serves on the advisory board of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Currently, she lives a fulfilling life in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.   Connect with Samantha: Website: samanthaettus.com   Twitter: @samanthaettus Instagram: @samanthaettus LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samanthaettus   Podcast (Instagram): @whatsherstorypodcast   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please click here to leave a review for The 6%, with NancyMD. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out!   Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower!   Let's get social! Instagram: @_nancymd Facebook: @nancymdpdx Twitter: @_nancymd LinkedIn: @nancyyenshipleymd Website: www.nancymd.com   Subscribe to The 6%, with NancyMD ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Google Podcasts

Join host Chris Baker and guest Battalion Chief Kris Larson as they discuss Los Angeles Women in the Fire Service, Camp Blaze, a fire camp empowering young women and firefighter mentorship through the Stentorians of Los Angeles City. During this episode, they also discuss the 2022 Firefighter recruitment for the Los Angeles Fire Department and an overview of the entry-level firefighter hiring process. Show Notes: https://www.thefuturefirefighterpodcast.com/battalion-chief-kris-larson Sponsored by MagneGrip. 

In this episode Heidy Rodriguez, from East Los Angeles Women's Center and I talk about domestic violence rates during Covid. This includes things like workshops and getting information to women in the community. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and it is something that is close to my heart. And thanks to On The Rise Media for this production:https://www.instagram.com/_ontherisem...​Follow me on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/latinxontherise/Twitter | https://twitter.com/LatinxOnTheRiseYoutube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdE7h1oL4Gs0RLoRlGAuX5w

Raissa Simpson is an African American/Pilipino choreographer and artistic director of the San Francisco-based PUSH Dance Company. Her multidisciplinary dances are at the intersection of complex racial and cultural identities and centers around discourse on the complex experiences of racialized bodies. A graduate of SUNY Purchase, Simpson had an extensive performance career with Robert Moses Kin and Joanna Haigood's Zaccho Dance Theatre. Her choreography honors include Magrit Mondavi Award, San Francisco Arts Commission, Zellerbach Family Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, and Grants for the Arts. Her choreography has been presented by Joyce SoHo, Aspen Fringe Festival, Dance St. Louis, Ferst Center, Los Angeles Women's Theater Festival and Black Choreographers Festival. She has held creative residencies at Dance Initiative Carbondale, Santa Clara University, Bayview Opera House, Sacramento State University, Margaret Jenkins' CHIME, African American Theater Alliance (AATAIN!) and CounterPulse. She received a Phyllis C Wattis Foundation with Bayview Opera House for her most recent work, The Motley Experiment. Check out Raissa's essay, “Writings on Dance: Artistic Reframing for Celestial Black Bodies,” out now in Critical Black Futures: Speculative Theories and Explorations (2021). A transcript of this episode are available at odc.dance/stories.

On this week's podcast episode, Natalie chats with Samantha Ettus, who has devoted her career to advocating and supporting women in the pursuit of their dreams.    In Sam's quest to help women achieve financial independence, she launched Park Place Payments, a company disrupting the payment processing industry with a new kind of sales force.   Sam co-founded The Los Angeles Women's Collective, aimed at supporting women to run for office nationally and win. She serves on the advisory board of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Sam lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.   Listen in as Sam and Natalie talk about: The first steps to take once you acknowledge you're stuck Why it's important for moms to work outside of the home The inspiration behind launching Park Place Payments How to continuously learn and grow, and set goals that are aligned Tips to take back the significance of pivoting and imposter syndrome   Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Sam has become a best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker and co-host of What's Her Story With Sam & Amy. Sam's most recent book is The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction. She writes a popular weekly work/life newsletter on the same topic.   Sam makes regular national television appearances on shows including NBC News, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil and the TODAY Show, among others. She has been featured and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Inc, Fast Company and Success Magazine. She was the host of leading Internet talk show Obsessed TV, which she created and produced with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Connect with Samantha here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://www.samanthaettus.com    Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website

Welcome to another episode of Action and Ambition. Today's guest is Samantha Ettus, author, speaker, founder, and CEO of Park Place Payments, a company that is radically improving the lives of people looking to reenter the workforce while also altering the payment processing business. She’s also the co-founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Collective and their goal is to encourage women to run for office and win. Samantha specializes in supporting people in achieving career and personal success. Join us in this episode and learn more of Samantha’s mission and story!

How the pandemic and reopening is shifting the needs, attitudes, and approaches of office tenants by submarket across the country. Jen Frisk specializes in strategic advisory services and managing office tenancy transactions across the country in her role as Senior Managing Director at Newmark Knight Frank. We speak about the state of the office in commercial real estate from a tenant & landlord perspective and examine some of the key emerging trends by submarket across the country. Jen’s experience and expertise offers a precise and insightful look at how the office sector of CRE is poised to emerge from the lockdown. Besides talking about what’s in store for the future of office CRE, we also examine how the industry responded to COVID-19, the effects it had on tenants & landlords, the changing requirements of office spaces, and much more. Most importantly, we discuss the impact that working from home has had on people’s productivity, interconnectedness, and mental health, predicting the ways employers will have to change their attitudes toward workers in the office, and how various firms’ approaches will affect the return of Office CRE. Key Insights: · How the Office sector of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is changing as employees return, and what the early emerging trends will mean for the future of Office CRE · Understanding how COVID-19 has impacted office buildings in various submarkets across the country · Reviewing and dispelling some of the misconceptions around how the pandemic has affected tenant behavior · How the increasing progress in, and attention paid to, mental health & wellness is impacting the office workspace · How company culture impacts the type, layout, and amount of space a firm’s office should occupy Subscribe to this podcast to build your healthy financial foundation through expertise, insights, strategies, tactics, wisdom, and inspiration from Alpha Investing’s community of professionals, advisors, investors, and members: Apple — Spotify — Google — TuneIn — Stitcher— iHeart Radio Guest Bio: Jennifer Frisk is a Senior Managing Director in Newmark Knight Frank’s downtown Los Angeles office, where she specializes in strategic advisory services. Ms. Frisk currently manages real estate transactions for clients throughout Southern California, and across the nation. With 13 years of experience working on behalf of tenants, principals, and landlords throughout the world, she brings a unique and creative perspective to her clients. Jennifer has been an NKF Top Producer in 2015, 2017, and 2018, and has been honored by the Los Angeles Business Summit as a Woman of Influence in 2016 and 2017. Ms. Frisk is also a board member of the Los Angeles Women’s Leadership Council, which supports the collaboration of the women leaders throughout Los Angeles and furthers her involvement within the community. Prior to joining Newmark Knight Frank, Ms. Frisk was an executive director at LA Realty Partners in the West Los Angeles office. Jennifer also gained experience at Jones Lang LaSalle, where she represented more than one million square feet for Los Angeles landlords, and at Bixby Land Company in Orange County. She graduated from USC with a B.S. in Real Estate Development and is active on the alumni board. Resources: Real Wealth Real Health Alpha Investing podcast@alphai.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfrisk/ https://officecreated.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a clip from my session with producer manager Kristen Lucas. Kris is based out of Massachusetts but has strong ties with Hollywood.Her independent film company, Goldilocks Productions, goes with the tagline “We tell stories about badass women.” Her short film Snowflake won “Best Narrative Short” at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival in 2017, as well as many others. She’s also the founder of Respect Her Hustle, a brand and podcast that’s focused on supporting and honoring women who break the mould and don’t look back.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/penrakespodcasts)

On this episode I talk with producer manager Kristen Lucas. Kristen is based out of Massachusetts but has strong ties with Hollywood. Her independent film company, Goldilocks Productions, goes with the tagline “We tell stories about badass women.” We talk about her short film Snowflake that won “Best Narrative Short” at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival in 2017, her approach to finding new talent and developing new projects, as well as her own view on the opportunities she sees emerging from the global pandemic. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/penrakespodcasts)

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this second episode, we put her on the spot and asked her about the best OR worst day of her life. Tamara’s moment included a flakey chef and a fainting family member. Guest Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool School (web series for youth education). Path of Dreams won numerous awards including Best Short and the Award of Excellence at the Winter Film Awards, Best Short Film at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and the Director’s Choice Award at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. She is in development with two feature films, and, in 2021, will be mounting the Los Angeles production of Broken Story for New York City’s White Horse Theater Company. Ms. Ruppart studied Digital Filmmaking at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles; and received a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The New School for Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Davidson College, North Carolina.You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tamararuppart/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Tamara and found out about her first film, her time teaching in Japan, and most importantly we learned all about Japanese “Love” Motels.Guest Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool School (web series for youth education). Path of Dreams won numerous awards including Best Short and the Award of Excellence at the Winter Film Awards, Best Short Film at Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and the Director’s Choice Award at the Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival. She is in development with two feature films, and, in 2021, will be mounting the Los Angeles production of Broken Story for New York City’s White Horse Theater Company. Ms. Ruppart studied Digital Filmmaking at New York Film Academy in Los Angeles; and received a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from The New School for Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Davidson College, North Carolina.You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tamararuppart/ Find Us Online - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ About Us Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guests and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away last week after serving 27 years on the Supreme Court. She became one of the court’s most prominent members and was widely seen as a legal and feminist icon; we discuss what her death means to the election. Plus, a closer look at those most impacted by the pandemic, and the state’s efforts to isolate claims of fraud. Today's Guests University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Professor of Law and Capital Center for Law & Policy Director Leslie Jacobs Leslie Jacobs on the legacy of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Founder and President of the Los Angeles Women's March Movement Emi Guereca discusses women’s rights in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd checks in with updates on the state’s efforts to isolate fraud at the Employment Development Department, which is freezing new applications for benefits UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities Director Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola explains why Latinos are amongst those impacted most by COVID-19    WelbeHealth Medical Director Dr. Colin Robinson talks about caring for the elderly during the pandemic.

In this episode of our limited series, “How Sororities and Fraternities Support Mental Health Awareness,” Ella Turenne, Pasadena Alumnae Chapter member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. explores the special relationship we have with our hair. This Stony Brook University graduate is currently focusing on Black feminist theory and media culture in her Ph.D. Program in Visual Studies at UC Irvine. Ella is an artist and entrepreneur who had a love/hate relationship with her hair like many of us. In her one woman show titled, “Love, Locs and Liberation,” she discusses how society's view of our hair affects us emotionally. Listen to how she learned to love and manage her natural hair. Ella completed her MA in Media Studies at New School University and her MSW at Boston University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Stony Brook University. Ella's one woman show, “Love, Locs & Liberation” was a winner of the Hollywood Fringe Festival Scholarship and an Encore Producer Award. It has been a selection of the Downtown Urban Arts Festival, the United Solo Festival and the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival. She is also a trainer for the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program and is Digital Coordinator for the Activists Studio West Project. To learn more about Ella's work, go to her IG @blackwomyn or visit her website at EllaTurenne.com.

We, as well as many of our neighbors, are in what we're calling a transition standstill. Whether you are trying to plan your next steps because you've been furloughed from your job, trying to push yourself to stay motivated while working from home, juggling far too much, or simply trying to shake your life up, we know that this “re-write” has not been easy.Enter: one of our new neighborhood heroes - Samantha Ettus. We don’t think it could have come at a better time to have Samantha Ettus come on.Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, where she was also a rock star tennis player, Samantha has become the best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker, and the host of a nationally-syndicated call-in radio show. In 2018, Sam founded Park Place Payments, as a way to create flexible career opportunities and disrupt the $8B payments and credit card processing industry, supporting both women and communities at once. She found a niche that needed solving and has helped women maintain both their careers and personal lives while working there. She is also a mom of 3 and somehow fits in the time to support women running for office as Co-founder of the Los Angeles Women's Collective.In addition to speaking about the business, we wanted y’all to take away something tangible from Samantha- as we’re committed to giving you the tools to learn and grow.In her book, The Pie Life: A Guilt Free Recipe For Success and Satisfaction, she states 7 pieces of the pie that bake a recipe for fulfillment. As a lot of us have been stripped of what we thought would make us happy and lead us to a feeling of success, we ask Samantha to lead us through an actual exercise to help create a life that is truly gratifying, balanced and full.Easier said, than done, but if you’re in need of some inspo, strap in and do this exercise with us. We walked away ready to take on the entire day, month, etc. and not shy away from our fears that might be holding us back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since earning her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Harvard, Samantha Ettus has become the best-selling author of five books, a renowned speaker, and the host of a nationally-syndicated call-in radio show. She writes a popular work/life newsletter and penned a Washington Post Op-Ed that landed in the top 10 Op-Eds in 2017. Sam is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Collective, aimed at supporting women to run for office nationally and win and serves on the advisory board of the Forbes School of Business and Technology. Sam founded Park Place Payments in 2018 as a way to create flexible career opportunities and disrupt the $8B payments and credit card processing industry, supporting both women and communities at once.   Sam joins Kristen Hall, COO of Mother Honestly, to discuss how women can take control of their financial independence, especially those women struggling to re-enter the workforce. Sam is a powerhouse speaker and shares her experience launching Park Place Payments and how she is shaking up the payment processing industry. Follow Sam's journey IG @samanthaettus and visiting https://www.parkplacepayments.com/   The Mother Honestly Podcast is proudly sponsored by Motor City Woman Studios. 

Today I am thrilled to interview Sally Colón-Petree, Director of the exhilarating film, “Women Like Us”.  In her film, Sally chronicles the the interviews of Catt Sadler, with powerful women leaders like Ida Betty Odinga, First Lady of Kenya and Dianne Hudson, Executive Producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Women change makers who will inspire you to step into your own leadership and create expansive change in your own community. Sally is an award winning Puerto Rican Filmmaker from Chicago who relocated to Los Angeles in 1996 to pursue her career in the entertainment industry. Soon after arriving in LA, Sally was hired by MTV Networks as a contestant coordinator. She then went on to pursue acting and was featured in several television shows, national commercials and hosted television for several years. In 2004, Sally launched Dream On Productions, a Los Angeles based, female-driven boutique Production Company. Her first project was the reality show, “Tour TV”, followed by several films, music videos. In 2014, Sally made her directorial debut with the feature documentary, “Women Like Us”, featuring Catt Sadler, Sherri Shepherd and music by Grammy nominated artist, MOBY. In 2017 WLU premiered at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival.  Since the premiere, WLU has been screened in over 100 theaters across the country, starting conversations about gender equality, with Gathr Films as the distributor. Sally is in post production on her second feature documentary, “Puerto Rico Se Levanta”, (working title), chronicling the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and the resilience and history of the Puerto Rican people, and has started writing her first script based on a true story. 

Ana Maria Alvarez is skilled dancer, prolific choreographer and masterful teaching artist who has achieved multiple accolades and awards for her dynamic works. Inspired by her upbringing, as a Cuban American, raised mainly in the Southeastern United States and the daughter of two labor union organizers/ educators, her work boldly traverses the world of social dance, political activism, community organizing and art making. She has had the pleasure of studying with and shaping her movement palate with master artists.  Alvarez received a Bachelors of Arts in Dance and Politics from Oberlin College and a Masters in Fine Arts in Choreography from UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures. There her thesis work explored the abstraction of “Latin Dance”, specifically Salsa, as a way to express social resistance within the US immigration battle and became the impetus for founding CONTRA-­‐ TIEMPO Urban Latin Dance Theater in 2005. Alvarez is a two time grantee of NEFA National Dance Project (2014 and 2016), six time grantee of National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, five time grantee of the Center for Creative Innovation and the recipient of the 2015 Engaging Dance Audiences Grant administered by DanceUSA. She has been awarded and recognized for her work including the prestigious Mujeres Destacadas award in 2012 by LA Opinion, and most recently she earned a 2016 Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival Rainbow Award for her work “Agua Furiosa” Alvarez's work has been presented by over 30 venues including The Ordway (MN 2010, 2014), The Adrienne Arsht Center (FL 2015), Dance Place (DC 2008, 2010, 2016), Lincoln Center (NYC 2009), North Carolina State University Live (NC 2016), Jacob's Pillow (2008) Teatro Favorito (Cuba 2009) and University of Southern California's Voices & Visions (2015) among others. Alvarez and CONTRA-­‐TIEMPO were also invited to represent the best of American Contemporary Dance Abroad through DanceMotionUSA, a program of BAM and the US Department of State. Through DanceMotionUSA her work was shared throughout Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile. While in graduate school, (2002-­‐2005) Alvarez taught regularly at UCLA Lab School (then University Elementary School), where she learned about Reggio and developed a project based learning curriculum of ‘hip hop as social resistance’, that is still taught there today (by Jasmine Burgos). After graduating Alvarez was invited to teach as a full time faculty member and worked with researchers and colleagues to develop ideas a practices of integrating dance and poetry into Social Studies, Science, Mathematics. This work became the birth place of CONTRA-­‐TIEMPO’s School Residency Program that reached thousands of students all over Los Angeles in subsequent years. While continuing to build CONTRA-­‐TIEMPO’s School Residency Program, Alvarez was invited to teach and lead workshops for other educators by SmART Schools West, Creativity at the Core and Skirball Teachers Institute among others. By 2007 Alvarez and all of the CONTRA-­‐TIEMPO company members were teaching in over 25 different schools all over Los Angeles County. Alvarez continues to teach adjunct at UCLA's Department of World Arts & Cultures and UCLA Lab School. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/didyoumovetodayco/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/didyoumovetodayco/support

Julie Proudfoot interviews Lisa Wolpe, critically-acclaimed actor, director, writer and founder of the all-female, multi-cultural Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company, who talks about creating parity in Shakespeare and her amazing one-woman show, Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender.Get your ticket to our virtual world premiere production of GOODS today at artemisiatheatre.org!Written by Lauren Ferebee, directed by E. Faye Butler and starring Julie Proudfoot and Shariba Rivers.Support the show (https://artemisiatheatre.org/donate/)

Lisa Wolpe is not only one of this country’s finest Shakespearean actors, specializing in playing the Bard’s male characters. The founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company and its artistic director for 23 years until she decided to fold it in 2016, she has also become an internationally renowned Shakespeare scholar and now teaches in universities all over the world while also touring her one-woman show, “Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender.” She spoke with Rob Kramer and Pier Carlo Talenti from her home in Santa Monica. She had returned only two weeks earlier from North Carolina, where she’d been playing Cassius in a production of “Julius Caesar” at Playmakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill until the production was cut short due to the spread of Covid-19. In this interview she discusses the passion for truth and justice that has steered her through her career as an actor, director and producer. She also imagines the kind of arts leadership and creative spirit that will guide artists and their audiences to a changed artistic landscape on the other side of the pandemic. 

Lisa Wolpe is not only one of this country’s finest Shakespearean actors, specializing in playing the Bard’s male characters. The founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company and its artistic director for 23 years until she decided to fold it in 2016, she has also become an internationally renowned Shakespeare scholar and now teaches in universities all over the world while also touring her one-woman show, “Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender.” She spoke with Rob Kramer and Pier Carlo Talenti from her home in Santa Monica. She had returned only two weeks earlier from North Carolina, where she’d been playing Cassius in a production of “Julius Caesar” at Playmakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill until the production was cut short due to the spread of Covid-19. In this interview she discusses the passion for truth and justice that has steered her through her career as an actor, director and producer. She also imagines the kind of arts leadership and creative spirit that will guide artists and their audiences to a changed artistic landscape on the other side of the pandemic.  https://lisawolpe.com/

Lisa Wolpe, currently playing Cassius in Julius Caesar at Playmakers Repertory Company, is an actress, director, teacher, playwright, and producer; the founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company; and the creator and performer of Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender, her solo show which explores the transformational power of empathy. Lisa, who’s “probably played more of Shakespeare’s male leading roles than any woman in history,”  talks about creating her show and exploring the masculine in Shakespeare’s plays; how this helped understand her father’s PTSD; reveals the true definition of ingenue; investigates a re-gendered Taming of the Shrew; and shares the urgency and importance of putting the quest in the question. (Length 23:59) The post 690. Alchemy Of Gender appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of the Wake Up, Creatives podcast! We are so stoked to get the ball rolling on season 2 and we are starting off with an amazing interview with the one and only Kate Alexander! Kate is an actress, entrepreneur, and all around badass who founded the copywriting company Shakespere.Ink and is heading the Los Angeles Women of Vision! Click to hear all about Kate's journey and how Women of Vision is making a difference. You can find out more information about Kate on her Instagram HERE and check out Women of Vision HERE!

My guest this week is psychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene. Ross encourages parents to let go of unhelpful efforts to help kids who aren't meeting our expectations, such as punishment and other parent-imposed solutions. His approach focuses instead on solving problems collaboratively with our children, using a straightforward three-step method. Topics we explored together included: The importance of the lens through which we view children The belief that “Kids do well if they wanna” vs. “Kids do well if they can” The danger of missing important information about our kids by jumping to adult-imposed consequences The advantages of asking the child what’s getting in the way of meeting an expectation The messages we inadvertently give kids when we don’t take the time to listen What all kids need from their parents Good parenting as knowing and being responsive to the child’s goals, preferences, and skills “Problem behaviors” vs. “Unsolved problems” The paradox of having less control over kids by trying to impose one’s will Ross's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions approach The advantage of solving problems proactively rather than in the heat of the moment How to address parental concerns with your child Collaborating with your child to develop solutions for unsolved problems The downsides of quickly jumping to a “life lesson” with our kids The cost of being busy on having time to solve problems collaboratively Ross mentioned Tony Wagner’s books, which you can check out on Tony's Amazon page. His most popular books include Most Likely to Succeed and The Global Achievement Gap.  The book Ross and I focused on is available here: Raising Human Beings; he's written other books, including The Explosive Child and Lost and Found. (A percentage of each purchase made through these affiliate links will be used to support the podcast, at no additional cost to you.) Ross W. Greene, PhD, is adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. He served on the Harvard Medical School faculty for over 20 years. He completed his PhD in clinical psychology with Dr. Tom Ollendick, a distinguished professor and director of the Child Study Center at Virginia Tech. Ross founded a not-for-profit organization called Lives in the Balance, which aims to disseminate his Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model through free web-based programming and to support and advocate on behalf of behaviorally challenging kids and their parents, teachers, and other caregivers. He was the executive producer and developer of the film “The Kids We Lose,” which won the Best Feature Documentary Award at the 2018 New Hampshire Film Festival, at the 2019 Women’s Film Festival in Philadelphia, and at the 2019 Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival. Ross consults extensively to families, general and special education schools, inpatient and residential facilities, and systems of juvenile detention. He lectures widely throughout the world and has received research funding from the Stanley Research Institute, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the US Department of Education, and the Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group. His media appearances include The Oprah Show, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, the CBS Morning Show, and National Public Radio, and his work has been featured in The Atlantic, Mother Jones Magazine, and The Washington Post. Find Ross online at his Lives in the Balance website.

The third and penultimate C2Y at MCFF bonus episode, recorded live at the Davis Theater in Chicago. This episode features Sydney O’Haire/Mélisa Breiner-Sanders ("Dressed"), Christie Maturo/Suzanne Schmidt (“Hey You, It’s Me”), and Leonora Pitts/Destinee Stewart/Sylvia Ray/Megan Gray (Los Angeles Women's Film Collective).Middle Coast Film Fest:https://www.middlecoastfest.com/“Dressed”https://www.instagram.com/sydpie/https://www.instagram.com/melisabs/“Hey You, It’s Me”https://www.instagram.com/christiematuro/https://www.instagram.com/suzannejschmidt/Los Angeles Women’s Film Collectivehttp://www.lawomensfilmcollective.com/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Acclaimed actress Tanna Frederick returns to talk about her intriguing new movie, Train to Zakopané. An award-winning actress, director, and environmentalist, Tanna  was named Favorite Female Star by Movie Addict Headquarters listeners who voted in an e-mail election held in  2012. Her upcoming film, written and directed by Henry Jaglom, takes us back to 1928 Poland prior to World War II. Based on a true story, it deals with two strangers who meet on a train and fall for each other despite their very different backgrounds and attitudes. Tanna's impressive resume includes the following Jaglom films: Hollywood Dreams, The MWord, Irene in Time, Queen of the Lot, Ovation, and 45 Minutes from Broadway. Tanna made her directorial debut while also starring in a theatre production of Why We Have a Body at the Edgemar Center for the Arts. For her performance in Hollywood Dreams, her first feature with Jaglom (who is now her husband), Tanna was named Best Actress at WorldFest Houston, Montana International Film Festival, Fargo Film Festival and the Wild Rose Film Festival. Among Tanna’s other acting honors are Performer To Watch at Method Fest and a Maverick Award from the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival.  

Alan Alda, the award-winning actor and bestselling author, discusses his decades-long quest to understand the intricacies of communication. With his trademark humor and candor, Alda’s new book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating, chronicles communication breakdowns in his own life from a life-changing misunderstanding with a dentist to learning how to make science relatable to the masses as host of PBS’s Scientific American Frontiers. Drawing on improvisation training, theater, and storytelling techniques from a life of acting, and with insights from recent scientific studies, Alda equips himself with a range of tools to relate to others more effectively. Sharing with audiences his strategies to build empathy and improve the way we communicate, Alda will demonstrate the art of conversation as he talks with Lisa Wolpe—a master communicator in her own right as an actress, director, teacher, and the Artistic Director and Founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company.

Leanne Summers, LAWIM PRESIDENT/CEO Owner, Leanne Summers Entertainment A LAWIM member since 1992, having served as President, CFO and Chair of the Advisory Board since her initial appointment to the Board of Directors in 1994, Leanne Summers is once again at the helm of LAWIM as President (2008). A summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, majoring in Professional Music with a voice principal, Leanne established the first college Alumni Chapter in Los Angeles in 1994 and served as its Chapter President for 11 years. Many of the structures and programs she implemented served as a model for the now over 14 chapters nationwide, and garnered her a seat on the Board of Trustees where she served from 1999-2005 as the first alumni representative. As a professional singer her experience ranges from session singing to every conceivable form of live performance! From casual work and nationwide tours, to appearances at prominent clubs with Big Bands, various lounge acts, her own Top 40 band, and as a solo artist, musical director, and backup singer/opening act for major artists (Crystal Gale, Richie Havens, Jonathan Cain, Stella Parton, Eddie Rabbit), she brings a “know-how” to her teaching and producing that is immeasurable. Her voice and/or vocal productions can be heard on the likes of The Drew Carey Show, West Wing, Nikki, Cold Case and Californication to name a few. As a much sought after vocal coach/vocal producer her clients include an extensive list of independent & major label recording artists, feature film & television actors, soundtrack artists, dancers, Broadway performers & prominent music supervisors, production & management companies. She has prepared artists for major tours and appearances at House of Blues, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ASCAP Pop Awards, Star Search, America’s Most Talented Kids, American Idol and more. Some of her proudest accomplishments are in developing young singers who have not only succeeded as performing artists in the music “industry” as we know it, but also those who have gone on to music colleges (many on vocal scholarships) and are actively working behind the scenes or making their mark in areas such as music therapy. As a clinician she has participated in Grammy in the Schools (NARAS), The Songwriters' Expo (LASS and NAS), Vocal Tracks (Berklee in L.A.) Speech Level Singing Institute and spoken at many schools, music organizations and vocal clinics around the country. She has also authored articles on vocal technique, recording studio topics, performance and singing careers for several music magazines including (Home & Studio) Recording. Summers says "Los Angeles Women in Music has always held a special place in my heart and is an organization that I truly feel has a reason to exist if we tend to its potential. Our mission statement is a powerful and positive platform! If we let it be our guide as we move forward, we can make our mark and make a difference in our community and in the industry that is our passion. There is no doubt that we face some challenges. The music industry is inundated with organizations competing for people’s time and support. But, I firmly believe that if we come together in a focused and directed manner, we can harness our strengths and carve out a unique place for LAWIM in a meaningful role and with a sense of purpose. No matter the changes that we may make in the coming months ahead, the principle foundation and philosophy of LAWIM will prevail. I encourage us all to empower ourselves and each other to “find our way” and share the vision…" Other Affiliations: AFTRA, SAG, NARAS, SOS, ASCAP Website: www.leannesummers.com

Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 24. All the way from LA, we talk with Writer/Director Katie Micay. We talk about the collaborated writing process on her film THE FIREFLY GIRLS (coming out soon), shadow directing on the hit TV show SUPERNATURAL, and lighting a glass house. https://www.facebook.com/katiemicayfilms/ @katiewonder https://www.instagram.com/twentyfiveish/ http://www.twentyfiveish.com, http://www.thefireflygirlsfilm.com https://vimeo.com/katiemicay/thefireflygirlsshortfilm Katie Micay graduated from Loyola Marymount University’s film production program. Her first short film, For Love, created at New York Film Academy’s summer program at age 14, is nearing 4,000 hits on YouTube. Her short film Limited Engagement was an Official Selection for the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival and got an Award of Merit at Women’s Independent Film Festival. She also received a nomination for Film Outside The Frame, LMU’s annual student awards and film festival, for her writing. Her second film My So Called Family was an Official Selection for Bel Air Film Festival. Her third short film, Flirt, was an Official Selection for the Reality Bytes Film Festival. The Firefly Girls has played at several film festivals including Sonoma International Film Festival, Mill Valley Film Festival, San Diego International Film Festival and Omaha Film Festival amongst others.

“Just think about the end goal, not necessarily how your going to get there, sometimes you’ll get there in the most unexpected ways” - Naomi talking about her path and consciousness. Naomi Grossman holds the distinguished honor of playing the first crossover character, the fan-favorite, “Pepper” on FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show. She was also named one of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" of 2014. Naomi prides herself on having paved her own, albeit unorthodox way to mainstream success by writing, producing and starring in several hit solo shows. Her latest, Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly). It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London’s West End (Leicester Square Theatre). It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi’s first solo endeavor, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance. Naomi toured with Girl to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. A graduate of theatre from Northwestern University, as well as a former member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, Naomi has written, produced, and starred in numerous comedic shorts under her “Red Meat Entertainment” banner, which have screened at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the TriMedia Film Festival, the Connecticut Film Festival, the Dam Short Film Festival, the Faux Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival, the Action On Film International Festival, and the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival. Naomi has made cameos in several feature films, namely Table for Three, The Chair, Fear, Inc., Sky Sharks, and Short Stack. Get ahold of Naomi: IG/FB/Twitter @naomiwgrossman naomigrossman.net If you like this podcast there are more... follow my podcast, Coleyology on Soundcloud or iTunes then send me an email at Coleyology@gmail.com - I will send you a free E-book, thanking you for the support! The book incorporates yoga, mantra, chakra's and affirmations. In the subject write Free Ebook. Enjoy and again THANK YOU! #artist #Actor #writer #producer #comedy #film #movie #comedy #LAweekly #4stars #TheScotsman #BroadwayBaby #FringeReview #CarnivalKnowledge #off-offBroadway #GirlinArgentineLandscape #RedMeatEntertainment #TrimediaFlim #LAComedyShortsFilmFestival #ConnecticutFilmFestival #DamShortFilmFestival #hollywoodreelIndependentFilmFestival #hysterical #TheChair #FearInc. #SkySharks #ShortStack ##Pepper #AmericanHorrorStory #Asylum&FreakShow #FX #narcissistic #selflove #yoga #dailypractice #driven #happy #dowhatyouLOVE

Who gets to see Shakespeare and act in his plays?  Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s extraordinary legacy, Lisa Wolpe and James Shapiro will explore the defining guidelines of performing his work today, and consider how and why Shakespeare still matters in contemporary America. Wolpe, actress, director, teacher, and producer, is the Artistic Director and founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company, an award-winning all-female, multi-cultural theater company. James Shapiro, professor at  Columbia University, is the author of numerous books and essays on Shakespeare, including his most recent work, The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606. Join these two Shakespeare aficionados on an enlightening journey of what this master means to us today.For photos from the program, click here. 

In this lively conversation, Tanna Frederick shares how creative people can enjoy successful careers while doing what they love. Tanna Frederick can currently be seen starring in Henry Jaglom’s romantic mystery “Ovation” opposite James Denton. Frederick is also producing and starring in the virtual reality series “Defrost.” Directed by Randal Kleiser, series cast members include Bruce Davison, Harry Hamlin, Christopher Atkins and Carl Weathers. “Defrost” was presented at Sundance’s New Frontier Program and Cannes Film Festival. Next year, she’ll also star as a single mother who returns to Iowa (Frederick’s hometown) to deal with her past in “Garner, Iowa.” Frederick is a mainstay of the Los Angeles theatre community. In 2013, she won the LA Stage and Eddon awards for Best Actress for N. Richard Nash’s “The Rainmaker” at the Edgemar Theatre. The Los Angeles Times gave it Critics’ Choice and said, “The standout of this terrific cast is Tanna Frederick’s acerbically yearning Lizzie…It’s a transformation not to be missed.” This month Frederick will direct and star in “Sylvia” at the Odyssey Theatre opening on October 21st. In a previous run of the play, the Huffington Post said “Tanna Frederick is truly brilliant as Sylvia. She embodies the fun-loving, childlike spirit of the dog.” Frederick's performance in her first feature with Jaglom, “Hollywood Dreams,” earned her Best Actress at WorldFest Houston, Montana International Film Festival, Fargo Film Festival and the Wild Rose Film Festival. The film took Best Picture honors at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival and to Best Comedy at WorldFest Houston. She was named Method Fest’s “Performer to Watch” and has also received the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s “Maverick” Award. Off-screen, Frederick has proved just as driven and talented. A fitness aficionado who runs daily, Frederick ranked 52nd out of 1,321 women in her division in the LA Marathon. She is a second-degree Tae Kwon Do blackbelt and a passionate surfer. She founded “Project Save Our Surf,” a non-profit that promotes clean oceans and water. She is also founder of the Iowa Film Festival, now in its’ seventh year and was named recipient of the University of Iowa’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012. http://www.tannafrederick.com/

This week we have a special episode from the Women’s March in D.C. Get a sense of what it was like there and hear from the women, men, and children who participated in the march. We talk to people from all walks of life about why they decided to march, what they are going to do over the next four years, and what the best advice they’ve ever received. Stay tuned for a mini episode featuring voices from the Los Angeles Women’s March soon. Music Credits: “Night Owl” by Broke For Free “RSPN” by Blank & Kytt “Rising Heart” by Sro “Chrysalis” by Podington Bear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 1. Jovelyn D. Richards, who joins us to speak about "Tootsie's Juke Joint" (a.k.a. The Mother), is a international solo performance artist, director, independent film maker, and writer. Ms. Richards work has been produced by: Central Eastern University, Afro Solo, National Black Theatre Festival  & the Los Angeles Women's Festival. Her body of work she refers to as the :Nappy Headed Love Stories, Black Love & Intimacy She is a radio host for Pacifica Radio 94.1.  Jovelyn holds both an MA & MFA in the humanities. Ms. Richards first indie novel Tulips for Evening was published this fall.  A copy of her novel will be auctioned off at her reading of her play October 20th at the Exit Theatre on Eddy Street in San Francisco as a part of The SF Olympians: Week 3: The Cradle, Oct. 19-22.     

IndiComix goes on the road to The Comic Bug for the 'Ladybug Anthology' release party with the Los Angeles Women's Comic Creator League! We have chosen to focus on this book this month, and hope you look into it yourself! The post IndiComix Ep 36: ‘Ladybug Anthology’ & The Los Angeles Women’s Comic Creator League appeared first on The Grand Geek Gathering.

Dale Griffiths Stamos is an award-winning playwright, Emmy nominated writer, screenwriter and writing teacher and consultant. Her full-length and short plays have been produced in the United States and abroad. Her short film, Match Made has been an official selection in four festivals, winning Audience Award twice. Her recently completed short film Lost Music appeared at Cinema at the Edge Film Festival in July 2014, and received their jury award for short. It is also an official selection of the Sedona International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival. Her feature screenplay, One White Crow, adapted from her award-winning play, is an official selection of The New Hope Film Festi [...]

Kathleen Wirt has owned and operated the legendary 4th Street Recording studio in Santa Monica, California for twenty-seven years, and has been the sole owner since 2001. Listed by The Hollywood Reporter as one of - LA's Temples of Sound - and as one of the - Top 10 US Studios Under $100 an Hour - 4th Street features vintage analog equipment and a floating tracking room encased in sand. In the early years, Kathleen was unwilling to allow the studio to sit empty when it was not booked, so she read the trades and frequented clubs, offering spec deals to bands that seemed promising. As 4th Street's client base grew and the studio gained in reputation, people credited not only the skills of its producers and engineers, but also Kathleen's scouting and promotion. Twenty-seven acts have been signed to record deals through 4th Street Recording, starting with Fiona Apple, whose spec deal recording of - Shadowboxer - became the first single on her Grammy-nominated multi-platinum album -Tidal. Next came Incubus, Alien Ant Farm, and Hoobastank, all to become platinum-selling artists.  The most recent is The Neighbourhood, whose 4th Street EP led to their signing to Columbia and a double-platinum radio hit, - Sweater Weather. Kathleen is a member of NARAS, and is the Vice President of Los Angeles Women in Music. She also works to discover and nurture production careers through 4th Street Recording's internship program, which has helped launch the careers of many young producers and engineers. www.4thStreetRecording.com Music in this show by: Lullaby by Tamar Roxx Tonight by Little Galaxies Soldier's Song - 4th Street Version by Lakotah  

Naomi Grossman is best known for her portrayal of the fan-favorite, “Pepper” on FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum. Previously, Naomi wrote, produced, and starred in her second hit solo show, Carnival Knowledge:  Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, which enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly).  It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London’s West End (Leicester Square Theatre).  It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi’s first solo show, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance.  Naomi toured with Girl to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. A former member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, as well as alumna of Improv Olympic, Naomi has written, produced, and starred in numerous comedic shorts under her “Red Meat Entertainment” banner, which have screened at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the TriMedia Film Festival, the Connecticut Film Festival, the Dam Short Film Festival, the Faux Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival, the Action On Film International Festival, and the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.  Naomi also made a cameo in the feature film,Table for Three. A graduate of theatre from Northwestern University, Naomi has acted in several of Chicago’s illustrious, long-running, cult comedies:Cannibal Cheerleaders on Crack and Shannen Doherty Shoots a Porno at the Torso Theatre, as well as Attack of the Killer B’s and White Trash Wedding and a Funeral at the Factory Theatre. Notes from the show: Naomi started acting and comedy with KidSkits in Denver Started LA quest for acting success by reading Backstage West. Los Angeles is not a theatre town. She recommends going to Paley Center for Media, watch solo shows by John Leguizamo, Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, Spalding Gray. Here are Naomi's book recommendations: The Luck Factor - Dr. Richard Wiseman The Secret - Rhonda Byrne Ask and It Is Given  - Esther and Jerry Hicks You Are a Badass - Jen Sincero There's No Business Like Soul Business - Derek Rydall Failing Forward - John C. Maxwell A Year in Van Nuys - Sandra Tsing LohRecommendation from Michael Prywes:Essentialism - Greg McKeown A-ha moment: "I'm not acting. I'm a professional mailer. If these people won't cast me, I'll cast myself." Naomi's biggest mistakes: "Waiting for success to come to me. And not getting jobs that used my brain." How Naomi plans her day: "LISTS!" Naomi shares a treasure trove of information, advice, and emotional experiences. She talks about her darkest days, and the time she realized she "arrived." She also gives a comprehensive rundown of her special visiting artist lecture at Northwestern University, twenty years after Ethan Hawke's memorable lecture. This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Join Dr. Carlos as he chats with filmmakers Jake Greene and Natalie Irby about millenial parents.MILLENNIAL PARENTS is a creative collaboration between filmmakers Natalie Irby and Jake Greene. The weekly web series is inspired by Jake's life as a defenseless new father.Jake Greene (Co-Director, Writer) has two boys under three years old. When he's not pounding coffee or trying to keep his kids out of the street, he writes and develops television and web projects. Jake is also a Millennial author and keynote speaker. His first book, “Whoa, My Boss is Naked” was an irreverent career guide for entry-level Millennial employees. Now, as an entry-level Millennial parent, Jake doesn't have time to write silly books so he makes silly videos instead.Natalie Irby (Co-Director, Director of Photography, Editor) is an award-winning filmmaker and an introverted rock band back-up vocalist. Through her production company, Corner to Corner Productions, Natalie seeks to direct and produce captivating dramatic content such as, “Almost Perfect” (director), an official selection of the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival, and also inspire progressive dialogue with films such as the documentary, “Will to Change” (executive producer), a collaboration with Blue Magnolia Films, which won the “Most Transformative Film” award at the 2014 Crossroads Film Festival. She enjoys writing screenplays and original scenes for actors as well. She is learning to “lighten up” through her involvement with comedic content, even engaging in laughter from time to time.

MILLENNIAL PARENTS is a creative collaboration between filmmakers Natalie Irby and Jake Greene. The weekly web series is inspired by Jake’s life as a defenseless new father. Jake Greene (Co-Director, Writer) has two boys under three years old. When he’s not pounding coffee or trying to keep his kids out of the street, he writes and develops television and web projects.  Jake is also a Millennial author and keynote speaker. His first book, “Whoa, My Boss is Naked” was an irreverent career guide for entry-level Millennial employees. Now, as an entry-level Millennial parent, Jake doesn’t have time to write silly books so he makes silly videos instead. Natalie Irby (Co-Director, Director of Photography, Editor) is an award-winning filmmaker and an introverted rock band back-up vocalist. Through her production company, Corner to Corner Productions, Natalie seeks to direct and produce captivating dramatic content such as, “Almost Perfect” (director), an official selection of the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, and also inspire progressive dialogue with films such as the documentary, “Will to Change” (executive producer), a collaboration with Blue Magnolia Films, which won the “Most Transformative Film” award at the 2014 Crossroads Film Festival. She enjoys writing screenplays and original scenes for actors as well. She is learning to “lighten up” through her involvement with comedic content, even engaging in laughter from time to time. Natalie and Jake’s previous collaboration, “Hot and Bothered” won the “Best Short Film” award at the 2013 Twin Cities Film Festival and was the only comedy to screen at both the 2013 New York Television Festival and the 2013 Independent Television Festival.

Hamlet     Act I, Scene ii Hamlet August 16, 2013 Women playing men playing women playing men...  Lisa Wolpe, Founder and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company, talks about her life's work.  Carrying on a centuries old tradition, the LAWSC is celebrating it's twentieth year.  Delving into the "Oh that this too too solid flesh..." soliloquy, Lisa talks playing Hamlet, gender bending and what it's like to be a "silverback."  From a woman steeped in Shakespeare comes a deft dance of thought. Click here to follow along with the text. Click here for a scanned version of the text. SHOW INFO: An all-female, multi-cultural aesthetic offers new insight when the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company co-present Hamlet in celebration of LAWSC's 20th anniversary. Featuring a cast of 16 LAWSC favorites and talented newcomers – including producing artistic director and celebrated Shakespearean actress Lisa Wolpe in the title role – Hamlet opens for press on Aug. 30 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A. Performances of Hamlet take place on Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 p.m. and Sundays @ 2 p.m.*, Aug. 30 through Oct. 27. (*On Sunday, Sept. 1 only, the performance will be @ 5 p.m. with no 2 p.m. matinee.) Additional weeknight performances are scheduled on Wednesdays @ 8 p.m. on Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Oct. 16; and on Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and Oct. 24. Tickets are $30, except for the performance on Saturday, August 31 which is $45 and includes a gala reception following the performance. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles, 90025. For reservations and information, call (310) 477-2055 or go to www.OdysseyTheatre.com.