Podcasts about make it in la

Kelsi and Celeste are joined by Darren Yan, an executive at Faze Clan, advisor at VIPER, and seasoned talent exec for a conversation on the inner workings of the entertainment industry. Darren has led an extremely successful career in the talent industry. He has managed many A list celebrities, the biggest Youtube sensations, as well as represented your favorite actors across Netflix and big screen deals.The trio discusses what it really takes to make it in LA and Darren gives his advice to those aspiring to join the entertainment industry as talent or management. They get into the dark side of Hollywood and the real moments that take place behind the scenes. Darren also shares the first things he looks for when he meets a new romantic interest. 

Have you ever wondered who casts reality TV stars? And how they are even cast? Or what in the world goes on in Hollywood? In our conversation with Leni Weisberg, we discuss all of these things and recent trends in films and reality TV. We also chat about Leni's big move to LA alone, how she's handled it, and if the Jewish community played a role along the way. Leni was born and raised in Toronto, Canada but has always loved the idea of living in Los Angeles. She made her dreams come true and went to Syracuse University, spent all of her summers in LA, and moved right when she graduated college. For the past two years, she has worked at many companies and shows working as a casting associate on several reality tv shows. She has recently made a switch to commercial casting. Connect with Leni on Instagram: @leniweisberg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wethewomenmedia/support

Roller derby inspires a body-positive athletic fashion brand that's just hitting a tipping point. Though finding a factory that will take her business has gotten easier, the real challenges have just begun! Micki Krimmel is the founder of an emerging apparel brand called Superfit Hero. She has some serious startup chops, but if you had told her she'd have anything to do with athletics, fashion, or business a decade ago she would have laughed. She grew up a drama nerd who never did sports until she discovered roller derby. And then her whole life changed. I've gotten to know Micki's new company, Superfit Hero, since she joined MAKE IT IN LA's Catalyst program, which is building a diverse community of creatives that manufacture in LA. It's so hard to differentiate an apparel brand these days, but she's doing it by being at the forefront of the new body positive movement. It's exciting to watch Superfit Hero hit an inflection point. Her business is just taking off. But… ironically, her challenges are just beginning.   Links: Superfit Hero website: http://superfithero.com Social: @superfithero @mickipedia For more information, bios, and links, check out the show notes at http://makeitinla.org/mickikrimmel.    About Micki Krimmel Micki Krimmel is a serial entreprenuer, athlete, and loud-mouthed feminist. Micki was inspired by her experience as a competitive roller derby player to create Superfit Hero, a body positive, size inclusive fitness brand with a mission to empower women.  Micki has 15 years experience with technology and entertainment startups. Superfit Hero marks her first foray into manufacturing. With no fashion background, Micki was able to deliver a stellar fashion product by following the principles of customer discovery championed by the tech industry. With a tested and approved product sample, Micki funded her initial production with the help of her roller derby community via Kickstarter. Two and a half years later, Superfit Hero has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, SHAPE, and many other publications. Micki's goal is to establish Superfit Hero as the go-to brand for the body positive fitness movement.  In her spare time, Micki enjoys lifting weights and riding motorcycles. Her newest hobby is wrenching on her 2004 KTM dirtbike. 

Four experts explore the dilemma of where to do your manufacturing. It's is an important question to ask yourself when you are launching a company, and most people assume they need to go to China or elsewhere overseas. We've heard a lot about Made in America and retaining manufacturing jobs over the years. But is locally-made just a nice thing to talk about? Or are there times when it makes better business sense to make it here? We speak with Michael Corr, CEO of Durolabs, formerly head of engineering at several hardware startups in the US and China; Sean Scott, CEO of COMUNITY, formerly of VANS, ASICS, Nike, and TOMS; Clarissa Redwine who heads up Kickstarter's hardware community on the West coast; and Jaleh Factor, who brings her accounting background to her role as founder and CEO of Sourcing Theory, an apparel factory in DTLA. The conversation was recorded live at the LA Cleantech Incubator, at an event co-hosted by MAKE IT IN LA, ArtCenter College of Design, Supplyframe, Kickstarter, and Califia Farms. I was curious how to model your expenses, how to assess the risks, and how to consider the hidden costs of manufacturing overseas. We discuss the ethical and sustainability considerations, which aren't as simple as they seem. We talk about how to find your suppliers. And we hear some horror stories from the trenches. This episode is not meant as a sales pitch for local manufacturing. Every company needs to do what's right for their business. But, as I suspected, the decision isn't as obvious as people make it out to be. This week's guests give some surprising answers.   Links mentioned:  Cost calculator: Reshorenow.org Tyranny of Small Decisions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyranny_of_small_decisions Episode with Jesse Genet of Lumi: http://makeitinla.org/jessegenet Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck: http://amazon.com/dp/0143039431 Nomiku - sous vide cooker: https://www.nomiku.com/  Turntouch - wooden remote: https://shop.turntouch.com Wood Thumb – woodworking makerspace: https://woodthumb.com/ PODO Labs – the first stick and shoot camera: https://podolabs.com/ Sourcing Theory: https://www.sourcingtheory.com/ Kickstarter: http://kickstarter.com Durolabs: https://www.durolabs.co/ COMUNITY: http://comunitymade.com   For more information, bios, and links, check out the show notes at http://makeitinla.org/podcast/makeUSA. 

An ex-prisoner turned elite CNC machinist and TV personality, Titan Gilroy, talks about how to save American manufacturing and the joy of seeing something you created go to space. But first, Z rants a bit, and busts seven myths about manufacturing. Titan's journey is a story of redemption. He started on a really rough path, growing up homeless with a single mom. He became a pro boxer and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. But he turned his life around because of manufacturing. Today, in addition to owning an elite CNC machining shop, he hosts a TV show called TITANS of CNC, founded a machining school in San Quentin prison, and developed a free online curriculum and community for a new generation of CNC machinists. I was curious to hear about his journey and what excites him about his career today. We also get his thoughts on how to turn around our manufacturing skills gap in this country. He talks tough on TV, but you can see he has a soft spot for helping others find hope through manufacturing. We'll be launching the next season in two weeks, but in the meantime we just had to jump in with a little bonus episode. ** If you're are a founder or CEO of a business that wants to manufacture in Los Angeles, apply to be a Catalyst Fellow with MAKE IT IN LA! Deadline is April 15: http://makeitinla.org/catalyst **   0:34 - Intro 1:15 - Z busts seven myths 15:10 - Catalyst announcement 16:37 – Titan Gilroy interview 34:27 –Z's thoughts   For more information, photos, and links, check out the show notes at http://makeitinla.org/titangilroy.   More Links: Busting Manufacturing Myths Forbes column: http://bit.ly/SOTUmfg Catalyst program: http://makeitinla.org/catalyst   Titan Gilroy links: Website: https://titansofcnc.com/ (including free courses) TITANS of CNC: Academy Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/titansofcncacademy/ Twitter https://twitter.com/titansofcnc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/titans_of_cnc_academy Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/titansofcnc   The views expressed on The Art of Manufacturing podcast are those of the guests, and not our sponsors or partners.

Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly seems to have done it all when it comes to tech, manufacturing, and adventuring. Though she goes by many titles – innovator, engineer, advisor, podcast host – her experiences and ability to help others utilize their “undiscovered talent” to make an impact are what really set her apart. While Z’s accomplishments include creating the first TEDx events, founding innovation centers at both MIT and USC, and working with multiple successful tech startups (and that’s just scratching the surface), she’s currently putting her energy into her maker-focused podcast “The Art of Manufacturing” and her role as the “Chief Instigator” for MAKE IT IN LA, Mayor Garcetti's non-profit initiative aimed at growing the manufacturing ecosystem in the Los Angeles region. Z and I met up in L.A. to shoot a manufacturing-related video on the beach, and we ended up recording a Pubcast as well! Z takes us through numerous stories that illustrate her career, as well as her approach to failure and being open to new experiences. We even tap into her adventurous side as we discuss scuba diving, rock climbing, and exploring the diverse food scene across L.A. After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

Learn what goes on inside the mind of a successful entrepreneur and bring to life your own dormant projects! Kristina ‘Z’ Holly, curator and host of first ever TEDx, as well as the founder of the podcast, “ (http://artofmfg.com/) ,” joins our own Dr. Ann Kelley to delve into the mind and personality of an entrepreneur. Through her podcast, Z speaks in-depth with inspiring and successful entrepreneurs and shares wisdom and insights about this population. Discover how risk, reasoning, and cognitive biases work towards entrepreneurial decision-making. The benefits of gaining the resilience that comes after failure is discussed, as well as how to use extroversion and open-mindedness to actually increase your own “luck” and ability to actualize your ideas.  Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly is a MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur and startup wizard. She has served as Vice Provost for Innovation at USC and has been an advisor to dozens of companies and organizations, including the World Economic Forum and the Obama Administration.  In addition to her podcast, Z is also the Founder and Chief Instigator for LA Mayor Garcetti’s MAKE IT IN LA initiative. 0:00-15:00  Personalities of Entrepreneurs  Effectual Reasoning, Risk Taking, Cognitive Biases  Stereotype of power and selfishness, versus the drive to make a positive impact as an entrepreneur, specific examples  Average age of entrepreneur is 40s, not 20s.    15:00-30:00  Importance of partnerships and interdependence  Starting TEDx  Key to making impact sometimes is to recognize what you’re willing to give up  Risk Taking & Risk Aversion  Comparison of entrepreneurs and parents  “Trough of Sorrow”  Working in groups to start projects are more likely to be successful (up to 5)  Holding the mission above the brand, entrepreneurship as a helping profession   30:00-45:00  Using importance of mission to counteract knee jerk human reaction to take ownership  How does entrepreneur personality play out in relationships?  Examples of entrepreneurs who are driven by fanaticism  Sense of responsibility for business comparable to that of parent for child  Reality of what it takes to be an entrepreneur  Drive for money versus something more  Learning from failure vs. learning from success. Learn from resilience after failure, not failure itself.  Push comfort zone every day.  45:00-55:00  Different types of entrepreneur personalities?  Internal locus of control in entrepreneur  Richard Weisman luck study – you can cultivate your own luck through openness to experience and extroversion. Those self-described as lucky were much more likely to get answer correctly (they were open to new information and new input). Entrepreneurs fit into category of those who make their own luck. Internal locus of control about affecting world if you intake its information.  Entrepreneurs have world view in a way that they can affect the world.  Wrap Up & Outro    Resources for this episode: The Art of Manufacturing Podcast (http://artofmfg.com/) MAKE IT IN LA (https://makeitinla.org/) Richard Wiseman, The Luck Factor (http://richardwiseman.com/resources/The_Luck_Factor.pdf) , Skeptical Inquirer, May/June 2003 6 Key Qualities for Entrepreneurs. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/our-gender-ourselves/201312/successful-entrepreneurs-6-key-qualities) 5 Biggest Hurdles to Entrenpreneurship (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/269883) OUR PACKED RESOURCE PAGE IN GENERAL CLICK HERE!  (https://www.therapistuncensored.com/resources/) Heads... Support this podcast

Learn what goes on inside the mind of a successful entrepreneur and bring to life your own dormant projects! Kristina ‘Z’ Holly, curator and host of first ever TEDx, as well as the founder of the podcast, “The Art of Manufacturing,” joins our own Dr. Ann Kelley to delve into the mind and personality of an entrepreneur. Through her podcast, Z speaks in-depth with inspiring and successful entrepreneurs and shares wisdom and insights about this population. Discover how risk, reasoning, and cognitive biases work towards entrepreneurial decision-making. The benefits of gaining the resilience that comes after failure is discussed, as well as how to use extroversion and open-mindedness to actually increase your own “luck” and ability to actualize your ideas. Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly is a MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur and startup wizard. She has served as Vice Provost for Innovation at USC and has been an advisor to dozens of companies and organizations, including the World Economic Forum and the Obama Administration.  In addition to her podcast, Z is also the Founder and Chief Instigator for LA Mayor Garcetti’s MAKE IT IN LA initiative. 0:00-15:00 Personalities of Entrepreneurs Effectual Reasoning, Risk Taking, Cognitive Biases Stereotype of power and selfishness, versus the drive to make a positive impact as an entrepreneur, specific examples Average age of entrepreneur is 40s, not 20s. 15:00-30:00 Importance of partnerships and interdependence Starting TEDx Key to making impact sometimes is to recognize what you’re willing to give up Risk Taking & Risk Aversion Comparison of entrepreneurs and parents “Trough of Sorrow” Working in groups to start projects are more likely to be successful (up to 5) Holding the mission above the brand, entrepreneurship as a helping profession 30:00-45:00 Using importance of mission to counteract knee jerk human reaction to take ownership How does entrepreneur personality play out in relationships? Examples of entrepreneurs who are driven by fanaticism Sense of responsibility for business comparable to that of parent for child Reality of what it takes to be an entrepreneur Drive for money versus something more Learning from failure vs. learning from success. Learn from resilience after failure, not failure itself. Push comfort zone every day. 45:00-55:00 Different types of entrepreneur personalities? Internal locus of control in entrepreneur Richard Weisman luck study – you can cultivate your own luck through openness to experience and extroversion. Those self-described as lucky were much more likely to get answer correctly (they were open to new information and new input). Entrepreneurs fit into category of those who make their own luck. Internal locus of control about affecting world if you intake its information. Entrepreneurs have world view in a way that they can affect the world. Wrap Up & Outro   Resources for this episode: The Art of Manufacturing Podcast MAKE IT IN LA Richard Wiseman, The Luck Factor, Skeptical Inquirer, May/June 2003 6 Key Qualities for Entrepreneurs. 5 Biggest Hurdles to Entrenpreneurship OUR PACKED RESOURCE PAGE IN GENERAL CLICK HERE!  Heads up for our listeners who love to keep on learning all kinds of cool useful not fluffy stuff! Like this and want to hear more?  Join our email list here, subscribe to Tunes here or sign up for the waiting list for our free online course on Modern Adult Attachment here! We may read your review on air, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast player, it helps so much!! Finally – this is the easiest of all – “Like” our public Facebook page here to get updated popular articles on these subjects of interest. Slots available for our online reading group for Attachment Disturbances in Adults, Comprehensive Treatment and Repair by David Brown and David Elliott. See Dr.

My guest this week is MAKE IT IN LA and the host of the Art of Manufacturing podcast Krisztina "Z" Holly, who is trying to help makers become manufacturers. I spoke with Z about LA manufacturing, the fear of automation, and what it takes to MAKE IT IN LA.

I reveal the #1 secret to making it happen for yourself and share the stories of 3 extraordinary talents. Recorded from a pop-up studio in Los Angeles, California courtesy of WNYC Studios and Werk It!, A Women's Podcasting Festival.  ------------ Let's Connect! Have a question? Want to recommend a topic or guest? Email me: monica@youwannadowhat.com Follow me on Instagram: http:instagram.com/youwannadowhat www.instagram.com/Momielee

“MAKE IT IN LA” is helping develop and advance the large and growing manufacturing community in Southern California. Likewise, an innovative podcast, “The Art of Manufacturing,” is telling the powerful personal stories of innovators involved in new manufacturing companies, processes and technologies. In this podcast, Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly, host of The Art of Manufacturing podcast and Founder & Chief Instigator of MAKE IT IN LA, talks with Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, about how those projects came to be, the challenges and opportunities in manufacturing today, and key messages for people who are interested in getting involved in manufacturing.

This is MAKE IT IN LA founder Krisztina Z Holly - on the Finding Mastery podcast with Michael Gervais - explaining how talent, experience, and relationships are all connected when it comes to being successful professionally. Full podcast available at hyperurl.co/t8k6ym

Krisztina "Z" Holly is an MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur, and pioneer. She was curator and host of the first ever TEDx (TEDxUSC) and founder of two university innovation centers at MIT and USC. Z hosts The Art of Manufacturing podcast and is Chief Instigator of MAKE IT IN LA, LA Mayor Garcetti's non-profit initiative to celebrate and support the nation's largest community of makers and manufacturers. In part 2 of the conversation, we discuss what is often overlooked about the manufacturing industry, how to truly make an impact on the world, and why curiosity, courage, and commitment are three words that embody mastery.

Krisztina Holly is an MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur, and pioneer. She was curator and host of the first ever TEDx (TEDxUSC) and founder of two university innovation centers at MIT and USC. She hosts The Art of Manufacturing podcast and is Chief Instigator of MAKE IT IN LA, LA Mayor Garcetti's non-profit initiative to celebrate and support the nation's largest community of makers and manufacturers. Previously, Krisztina was vice provost for innovation at USC and founding executive director of two innovation centers--MIT Deshpande Center and USC Stevens–which helped launch 39 funded startups and expand innovation ecosystems in Boston and LA. She has been adjunct Professor of Innovation Practice at USC and an advisor and board member to nearly two dozen non-profit and private sector organizations globally, including the Obama Administration and World Economic Forum. I wanted to have this conversation with her to learn how how she develops and innovates at a global scale. She has a track record for building platforms for ideas and people to make an impact. I hope that you will pay attention to how she thinks about risk and risk-taking -- and -- how she approaches authenticity and building, both herself, and others -- and being able to do that at scale.

In This Episode:  Krisztina 'Z' Holly shares her insights on Make It In LA and how the work she is doing from California to the White House is making strides to help boost manufacturing opportunities for entrepreneurs. You have an idea? You can make it! MEET KRISZTINA ‘Z’ HOLLY MIT-trained engineer, tech entrepreneur and adventurer, Krisztina “Z” Holly is the host of The Art of Manufacturing podcast and Founder & Chief Instigator of LA Mayor Garcetti’s MAKE IT IN LA initiative. Z is best known for curating and hosting the first ever TEDx (TEDxUSC) in 2009 and founding two innovation centers at MIT and USC. She has an instinct for finding and amplifying undiscovered talent and ideas, whether it’s helping dozens of faculty spin out new venture-backed startups or curating dozens of speakers whose talks have garnered 12 million views online, ten of which have appeared on TED.com. Early on, Z has played key roles at tech startups, such as Stylus innovation (acquired by Artisoft), Direct Hit Technologies (acquired by Ask Jeeves), and Jeeves Solutions (acquired by Kanisa). She has been advisor to nearly two dozen companies and organizations, including Good Growth Capital, the River LA, World Economic Forum, and the Obama administration. She is an avid traveler, backcountry skier and mountain biker. Z has two engineering degrees from MIT and currently lives and plays in Los Angeles. On Twitter: @krisztinaholly and @wemakeitinla On Instagram: @krisztinaholly and @wemakeitinla On Facebook: artofmfg discussion group and like our Facebook page: Make it in L.A. Traci Long DeForge Produce Your Podcast

Today we are spotlighting Krisztina 'Z' Holly of MAKE IT IN LA. MAKE IT IN LA is Mayor Garcetti’s new region-wide initiative to connect and celebrate the nation’s largest community of makers. This episode is powered by UpGuard.com, UpGuard's discovery engine brings visibility to complex IT environments, enabling teams to quickly identify risk, confirm compliance and make business safer. Connect with us at womenintechshow.com. Tweet @womenintechshow and @EspreeDevora

Today we are spotlighting Z Holly of MAKE IT IN LA. MAKE IT IN LA is a coalition of organizations whose mission is to support the manufacturing ecosystem and inspire entrepreneurs to turn their passions into real products in LA. This episode is powered by BetaList.com, where you can discover tomorrow's startups today and Make in LA, empowering you and your business by making hardware not hard. Connect with us at wearelatech.com/podcast and tweet @WeAreLATech and @EspreeDevora. What is Your Ask From the Community? If you know of an organization that wants to support of either MAKE IT IN LA or the Art of Manufacturing please let us know.

She is an MIT-trained engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer whose passion is identifying undiscovered ideas and talent and helping them make impact. She's probably best known for curating and hosting the first ever TEDx and founding two innovation centers at MIT and USC that helped spin-out dozens of startups based on university research. She is currently host of The Art of Manufacturing podcast and Founder & Chief Instigator of MAKE IT IN LA, an initiative of LA Mayor Garcetti that connects and celebrates the largest community of makers and manufacturers in the U.S. She started her career as a manufacturing engineer on the Space Shuttle, then became a tech entrepreneur, playing key roles at startups such as Stylus innovation (acquired by Artisoft), Direct Hit Technologies (acquired by Ask Jeeves) and Jeeves Solutions (acquired by Kanisa). She has been an advisor to nearly two dozen companies and organizations, including the Obama administration and the World Economic Forum. She lives and plays in Los Angeles, and in her spare time she is an avid traveler, backcountry skier, shark diver, mountain biker and authentic food aficionado.

Wow! We made it to episode 50! Thank you so much for listeningand helping me get to 50 episodes. I so appreciate you, and I lovehearing from you. So I'm making today's episode extraspecial—diving deep and getting real with what it takes to make itin Los Angeles. Shownotes can be found at laboundguide.com/podcast/50