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"What would you do if you had to choose between interviewing Taylor Swift and picking up your child from daycare?"Art welcomes Shannon Russell, who reveals the moment that changed everything. Eight months pregnant in a Times Square subway station, she chose family over interviewing Taylor Swift - a decision that crystallized her shifting priorities. What followed was a courageous journey of reinvention. From Hollywood television producer to successful entrepreneur and career coach, Shannon's story explores the profound impact of motherhood on identity and purpose. She shares her experience with postpartum depression, the isolation of losing her social circle, and the bold decision to uproot her family across the country.Shannon's transition wasn't linear. After leaving entertainment, she tried various paths - a toxic nine-to-five job, graduate school for teaching, before finally discovering entrepreneurship through a STEM education franchise. Her coaching business grew organically when clients began asking how she made such dramatic life changes. Now she helps women recognize their worthiness of pursuing aligned careers. "Give yourself grace," she advises, "and remind yourself that you're worthy of changing your current situation." Her story proves that sometimes the biggest disruptions lead to the most meaningful destinations.Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach empowering women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose-driven businesses. She is the Author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life, a Speaker, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Through her company, Second Act Success®, Shannon shares her journey as a television executive turned business owner. She spent over 16 years as a Television Producer working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, PopSugar, A&E, and TLC before opening her own STEM education franchise. Her motto is "produce your best life." About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Opening: The Times Square Epiphany(02:20) Becoming a Mom: The Most Meaningful Transition(07:06) Learning from Children: A Two-Way Street(14:26) Postpartum Depression and Lost Friendships(18:00) Midlife Transition Mastery Ad(23:33) The Taylor Swift Moment and Career Pivot(35:26) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(40:51) Tools for Transition: Grace and WorthinessLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Website: https://secondactsuccess.co/Free resources: Career change tools and business-building guidesBook: Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best LifeSecond Act Success Career PodcastEmail Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions. The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll just suck it up until retirement"? Shannon Russell is on a mission to show women there's a better way.In this enlightening conversation, career transition coach Shannon Russell shares her journey from a 16-year veteran of television production to a successful entrepreneur and author. After missing too many birthdays and bedtimes with her young children, Shannon made the bold decision to leave her Hollywood career and create something entirely new—what she calls her "second act."What makes this conversation particularly valuable is Shannon's candid discussion of creating personalized exit strategies. Rather than advocating impulsive career jumps, she guides women through thoughtful transitions that maintain financial stability while building toward something more fulfilling. "If you know you have a six-month or year lead way, there's a lot you can do to build your business or build something on the side while you're earning that paycheck."Shannon's new book "Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business and Create Your Best Life" distills her coaching expertise into an accessible format filled with prompts, workbook-style resources, and inspiring stories of successful transitions.Whether you're actively considering a career change or simply feeling that midlife restlessness that signals a need for change, this episode offers both encouragement and practical guidance to move from feeling stuck to creating a vibrant next chapter. Your second act is waiting—are you ready to script it?Bio Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach and the CEO of Second Act Success® Coaching.She is the author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life, and the host of the Second Act Success Podcast.Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer before she decided to stop producing shows for others and start "producing" her own life. Shannon pivoted her career from the entertainment industry to entrepreneurship, and she now empowers women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose-driven businesses that allow them to live their best lives in their "second act.Website FacebookInstagramLinkTikTokYouTubeThreadsWe hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+. Interested in an AI platform that meets all your needs? Click here
You're more than your job. Much more. But it takes some time to transition once you retire. It can be especially challenging if you were forced to retire. Laverne McKinnon knows what it's like to process job loss and what it takes to move forward. Laverne McKinnon joins us from Los Angeles. _______________________ Bio Laverne McKinnon's journey reflects a sincere commitment to helping individuals and organizations rediscover their capacity for impact and creativity. She balances multiple hats, integrating her experience and expertise as both a Career Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist with her extensive background as a Film & Television Producer. With an understanding that unaddressed setbacks and grief can erode resilience, Laverne specializes in guiding people and companies to reconnect with their core strengths and aspirations. Her approach is grounded in the belief that clarity of values and purpose lies at the heart of fulfillment and meaningful impact. As an adjunct professor at Northwestern University's MS Leadership for Creative Enterprises program, Laverne's highly regarded course on Persuasion & Pitching stands out for its experiential nature, pushing students to engage actively and think on their feet. She imparts the philosophy that pitching is not a contest to be won, but a connection to be made, emphasizing that people invest in individuals before ideas. This philosophy stems from her background as a television programming executive. A significant portion of Laverne's career was spent on the corporate side, notably as Senior Vice-President of Drama Development at CBS and Executive Vice-President at EPIX. Her involvement in the CSI and CRIMINAL MINDS series highlights her ability to identify and develop highly commercial and financially lucrative franchises. As the inaugural programming chief for EPIX, she earned the platform its first Emmy nominations. Her tenure as Head of Television at Charlize Theron's production company, Denver & Delilah, further showcased her ability to bring projects to life including three direct-to-series orders. As the Executive Producer of the Netflix series GIRLBOSS and co-founder of K&L Productions with filmmaker Kay Cannon, Laverne's passion for championing marginalized and underserved stories and communities is informed by her Japanese heritage and growing up in a lower-income household. Laverne's academic foundation, encompassing a BS in Radio-TV-Film from Northwestern University and an MBA from Pepperdine, underscores her commitment to being a lifelong learner. Along with certifications as a coach and grief recovery specialist, she's also a practitioner of cognitive behavioral therapy and neuro-linguistics. ________________________ For More on Laverne McKinnon Moonshot Mentor ________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Working Identity – Herminia Ibarra The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace Edit Your Life – Elisabeth Sharp McKetta ________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.
Katie Munro ‘01VMA, a three-time Sports Emmy Award-winning producer, on as a guest! From her days dominating the tennis courts at Villa to producing some of the world's biggestsports broadcasts—including Football Night in America, Formula 1, and nine Olympic Games—Katie shares the story behind her rise in sports media and what it takesto succeed at the highest level.
Shannon Russell is a Career Transition and Business Coach, an Exit Strategy Expert, and the CEO of Second Act Success® Coaching. Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer before she decided to stop producing shows for others and start "producing" her own life. Shannon pivoted her career from the entertainment industry to entrepreneurship, and she now empowers women to leave unfulfilling careers and build joyful, purpose-driven businesses that allow them to live their best lives in their "second act." Shannon is the author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life , and she hosts the Second Act Success Career Podcast.https://secondactsuccess.co/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.
This is the 178th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'. For this episode, I interview English Television producer Mr. Jonathan Grade, discussing his book ‘Golazzo: The Football Italia Years'. (2020). Mr. Grade is a television producer, who worked on Channel 4's ‘Gazzetta Football Italia' and live Football Italia programmes in the 90s and early 2000s. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.Mr. Grade's contact info:Twitter (X): @jonathangradeBluesky: @jonathangrade.bsky.socialLink to Mr. Grade's book:https://www.amazon.com/Golazzo-Football-Italia-Jonathan-Grade/dp/B08N3M24LC Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ujzGMUSOTWj9V4nMPTH13?si=9sbmYi5wQ5mHQb80kCa1yg&nd=1&dlsi=d2db30e2885d49c6https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-178-interview/id1601074369?i=1000702119929 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEZxENPAPOg Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/04/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.htmlSupport the show
Listen to the Mission Matters Future of Investing in Entertainment - West Hollywood, California, event coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Sandy Climan, CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures, Jeff Bowler, Emmy Award-winning Film and Television Producer, Michael Becker, Founder & CEO at Imprint Entertainment, LLC, explore the future of investing in entertainment. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to the Mission Matters Future of Investing in Entertainment - West Hollywood, California, event coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Sandy Climan, CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures, Jeff Bowler, Emmy Award-winning Film and Television Producer, Michael Becker, Founder & CEO at Imprint Entertainment, LLC, explore the future of investing in entertainment. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Shannon and Katana as they discuss:How to embrace change as an opportunity.How to recognize transferable skills for your next act.How to design a roadmap from here to there.Shannon Russell is a Television Producer turned Entrepreneur and Career Transition/Business Coach. She is also an Exit Strategy Expert, YouMap® Coach, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast and the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast. Shannon supports women who are unhappy with their 9-5 jobs as they pivot towards a "second act," building a business and being their own boss. She provides exit strategy guidance and helps her clients transition from employees to entrepreneurs.Shannon began her career by spending over 16 years as a television producer in New York City and Los Angeles, working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, VH1, etc. She then pivoted to open her own business, running a Snapology franchise that teaches children STEM education so that she could be more present for her children.As a certified Career/Business Coach, Shannon supports women as they change careers, start businesses, and follow their passions to the fullest. Shannon's motto is "produce your best life!" Her company, Second Act Success®, allows her to share her journey and experience as a television executive turned business owner and mom with others.Shannon's mission is to motivate more women to make big life moves. She does so through her coaching practice, podcast, speaking engagements, and forthcoming book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life. To learn more about Shannon, visit www.secondactsuccess.co.
SYNOPSIS: Ali is in the hot seat today! The tables have turned as longtime friend, student and Television Producer, Lauren Gleason, interviews Ali about her body-based method, Personal Geometry® - a practice she developed to give the body a language that our cognitive minds can immediately access and understand. Together, they explore how Personal Geometry® and body mapping techniques are used in therapeutic and clinical healing, particularly in addressing challenges related to the body, sexuality, and addiction. Ali shares how she refined her method while working in renowned rehab centres in Los Angeles, offering real-life examples of its impact and honoring the influence and her experience of Family Constellation Work.They discuss the power of mapping relational dynamics - how visualizing the roles we hold in family systems can illuminate unconscious patterns, especially in the context of addiction and trauma. Other topics explored include the common phenomenon of emotional incest, the challenges and call to work with perpetrators, sexual biases as a facilitator, and our universal need to belong.At its core, Personal Geometry® is a somatic practice that taps into the body's innate, felt-sense understanding of spatial relationships. By bypassing psychological defense mechanisms, it directly reveals how we unconsciously position ourselves in relation to others, environments, and internal conflicts. This non-verbal, embodied approach provides a clear and immediate visual representation of a client's inner world, making it an invaluable tool for therapists, facilitators, and anyone seeking profound transformation. PERSONAL GEOMETRY TRAININGSJoin the Next Personal Geometry® Foundations Class (online over Zoom)Now enrolling - click here for more details. Next cohort starts February 8th, 2025.Our audience gets $250 off - just mention the show when contacting Ali. A seven-week online class - perfect for therapists, sexologists, coaches, and healing practitioners. Foundations is the prerequisite for advanced classes on Sexuality and Addiction, and individuals seeking personal healing are welcome too! MORE ALI MEZEY:Website: https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/Body work: https://www.alimezey.com/massage-body-therapyMORE LAUREN GLEASON:Instagram for Personal Geometry®: @the.unfolding.youInstagram For Entertainment & Media @gynisis.productions BIO: Lauren Gleason is Creative and Entertainment Professional with over a decade of experience across film and television. Parallel to her career in entertainment, Lauren's other lifelong passion has been personal development. Beginning when she was first certified in Reiki I at fourteen, she was fortunate enough to be exposed to a wide-range of mind-body wellness techniques from Family Constellation Therapy to Continuum, to Joseph Culp's Walking In Your Shoes—finally becoming certified as a Personal Geometry Practitioner in 2025 under Ali Mezey. At their core, stories embody the human path of transformation. Lauren's mission is to create engaging, multi-genre stories that illuminate and entertain, while helping individuals uncover and rewrite their stories along the way. Follow Lauren's conscious media endeavors with Gynisis Productions and her Personal Geometry practice with The Unfolding You. OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:FREE Guided Body Mapping Taster: Heart/Sexuality SplitJane PetersonBodies In Space by Jane PetersonBert HellingerCenter for Healthy SexThe Body Has a Mind of its Own by The BlakesleesProprioMassage® - Ali's massage method Jane Peterson: The Systemic Body: Navigating Relational Dynamics and Systemic Consciousness with Jane Peterson, PhDGil Hedley: "pars intima" instead of "genitals"The Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human BodyFUNCTIONS OF ADDICTIONS: Addictions serve as adaptive strategies the body develops to regulate overwhelming emotions, trauma, and unmet needs. Addiction functions as a way to manage distress, create boundaries, or seek connection when healthier strategies are unavailable, often reinforcing cycles of disembodiment and dissociation.PROPRIOCEPTION: One's internal sense of where one's body parts are located in space and how they are moving. Proprioceptors are located in muscles, tendons, cartilage and jointsCARTESIAN DIVIDE: The conceptual separation between mind and body, coined after René Descartes, emphasizing a dualistic view of human existence, isolating mental and physical aspects.FAMILY CONSTELLATION WORK is a global therapeutic approach that explores an individual's emotional and behavioral challenges in the context of their family system. It seeks to uncover hidden dynamics, unresolved traumas, or entanglements in the family lineage that may influence current issues. The process often involv...
In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell interviews Cindy Bertram, a former graphic artist turned television producer and writer who has crafted content for HGTV, Dr. Phil, and TV Guide Network. Cindy shares her fascinating career pivot story, from graphic artist to TV producer, and her latest endeavor as a cookbook author. Discover how Cindy's diverse skill set and willingness to embrace new challenges have fueled her second act, including creating a business, publishing a cookbook, and mentoring others.Learn how lessons like "learning every job in the room" can apply to any industry, and hear Cindy's advice for anyone contemplating a career change or starting a new venture. This inspiring conversation is packed with actionable insights and motivation for embracing your passions, overcoming fear, and building a fulfilling second act.3 Key Takeaways for Listeners:Embrace Unexpected OpportunitiesLeverage Your Skills Across IndustriesTake the Leap Without FearSHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/175Connect with Cindy Bertram:Book - California Fork & SpoonInstagram------ Book a FREE Call with host and career/business coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyFREE Resourceshttps://secondactsuccess.co/resourcesLISTEN to the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/listenLET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.coTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccessAll the latest - https://secondactsuccess.co/linksFREE Resources - https://secondactsuccess.co/resources REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE THE PODCAST!
Listen to the Mission Matters Future of Investing in Entertainment Dialogue coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewsJeff Bowler, Emmy Award-winning Film and Television Producer, Michael Becker, Founder & CEO at Imprint Entertainment, LLC, explore investing in entertainment at the Mission Matters Future of Investing in Entertainment Dialogue. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia
Former A&E and Fox television executive Brad Holcman shares how his experience evaluating thousands of TV shows translates into effective sales strategies. Drawing from 20+ years producing unscripted television, Brad explains why most pitches fail in the first 30 seconds and outlines his proven framework for capturing attention. Brad reveals why understanding your audience's challenges matters more than perfecting your pitch deck. Through stories from his career, he demonstrates how authenticity and targeted storytelling outperform conventional sales techniques. The conversation explores the essential pre-pitch work top performers complete, why rushing to close deals often backfires, and how to build genuine connections that drive long-term success. From structuring compelling narratives to understanding when to reveal key information, Brad provides practical guidance in modern persuasion that works across industries. His insights help reframe how businesses approach sales conversations, moving beyond features and benefits to create meaningful engagement. Key Takeaways: Start with Challenges - Identify your prospect's biggest problem before crafting your pitch. Align your story with their specific needs to create immediate connection. Focus Your Opening - Structure the first 30 seconds to highlight one compelling promise that addresses your prospect's pain point. Build Trust Through Content - Share expertise consistently through valuable content before asking for the sale. Top 3 Reasons to Listen: Learn TV production secrets that turn cold prospects into engaged buyers Discover the psychological triggers that make your pitch impossible to ignore Access proven frameworks from someone who's evaluated thousands of successful and failed pitches Follow Mark: LinkedIn: https://hi.switchy.io/markdrager Instagram: https://hi.switchy.io/KcKi Want more free tools? Go to our podcast page at https://hi.switchy.io/KcKe
Show Notes: On this week's episode I got to speak with actor and filmmaker Amanda Jane Stern. She is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker whose film ‘Perfectly Good Moment' was recently released on Tubi and we talk about how she came to horror later in life, what inspired her to write the script for Perfectly Good Moment, and what her favorite subgenre is. She also told me the impact the book Men, Women, and Chainsaws had on her! Amanda's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajanestern/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ajstern?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabUyH7iQChiElmWs8_cLs2Re_SnAMzqNdd8nI1DBQpHgRcIulcdQov9XPw_aem_yfeQm67_ZXnaIYzCLYU-7w Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/WitchyWanderer/ Don't Be Crazy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-be-crazy/id1450793937 Who's There? Socials: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whostherepod/support
Jimmy is an award-winning Film and Television Producer, Educator, and Supervising Sound Editor. He is credited on more than 500 productions and has won 2 Emmys and 5 Golden Reel awards. Jimmy is the founder of award-winning training operations for Autistic adults and disabled Veterans.
Rachel and Simon speak to Eleanor Moran, a television producer and novelist. Eleanor started her career at the BBC as a script editor before becoming an executive producer; she has worked on shows including "Watership Down", "The Girl Before" and "The Flatshare". She balances her work in television alongside writing fiction. Eleanor published her debut novel, "Stick Or Twist", in 2009, followed by five more under own name; in 2022 she began publishing domestic noir under the pseudonym Kate Ruby. "Tell Me Your Lies" was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick the same year and is currently being adapted for television. "Everything You Have", published in 2024, is already under option. We spoke to Eleanor about her work in television and film, her fiction, including her decision to publish some of it under a pseudonym, and the release of "Everything You Have". “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is published by Ithaka Press. You can order it via Amazon, Bookshop.org, Hatchards or Waterstones. You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is patreon.com/alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.
Life Changes Show with Filippo Voltaggio and cohost Mark Laisure, with Executive Producer Dorothy With Guests, Disney Interpretive Artist, Joel Christopher Payne and, Multi-Instrumentalist Erwann Texier-Harth Featuring Interview Guest, Disney Interpretive Artist, Television Producer, Video Game Art Director Veteran, CEO of Digital Backlot, Joel Christopher Payne; and Performance Guest, Waagal, a One-Man Band by Multi-Instrumentalist Erwann Texier-Harth, on The Life Changes Show, Episode 809 Interview Guest: JOEL CHRISTOPHER PAYNE; and Performance Guest: WAAGAL (ERWANN TEXIER-HARTH)
In this episode, Kathy Eldon shares her beautiful poetry, discuses flow over control, elaborates on the beautiful lessons learned from losing her photojournalist son Dan Eldon after being stoned to death in Somalia. She recites her mantra and talks about why the journey is the destination. BIOKathy Eldon has worked as a journalist, author and film and television producer in England, Africa and the United States. In 1998 she launched Creative Visions, inspired by the life of her son, Dan Eldon. Since 2004, the organization, recognized as a UN NGO, has impacted more than 100 million people. Kathy founded Creative Visions Productions to produce entertaining, impactful films to ignite action. She is the author of 17 books, including Hope Rising, A Musing, published in 2021, and her memoir, In the Heart of Life, published by HarperOne. A popular speaker, Kathy has been featured on countless television programs, including several appearances on Oprah.Instagram: @kathyeldon Facebook: @kathyeldonofficial Website: www.kathyeldon.com #alittlelessfearpodcast #podcastshow #podcaster #podcasting #kathyeldon #daneldon #journalist #film #television #producer #author #filmproducer #televisionproducer #thejourneyisthedestination #journeyisthedestination #hoperising #poet #poetry #poem #poems #channelingpoetry #higherself #reinvention #transformation #creativevisions #love #joy #amusing #noisyspirits #fyp #foryoupage #foryourpage This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube
Have you ever wrestled with God about doubt in Him? Joining me today is TV Producer, Editor, and Podcaster Mikayla Nembhard who shares how her doubt shaped her relationship with God. Mikayla brings vibrant creativity as a Television Producer for On The Path on Yes TV Canada and Pioneer Network. She's a passionate content creator for Love is Moving and Chasing Justice, while co-hosting The Brave Girls Podcast for Brave Global, inspiring and empowering young women and girls worldwide. She is a joy to listen to but also opens up about the challenges she walked through when dealing with doubt in her faith. There are lessons in finding our identity in him and taking the leap of faith into obedience. Please enjoy this episode wherever it finds you today.Reflection QuestionsMikayla said she is about to turn 25, think back to that age for you. How can see God's faithfulness in your life since then?What are you currently wrestling with God about, doubt / identity? Journal about what is truly on your heart, don't worry He can take it.Connect with MikaylaInstagram | LinktreeThe Brave Girls PodcastOn The Path PodcastHow to support The Parable Podcast: #1 Subscribe or Follow the show so you don't miss the next episode of The Parable Podcast through your favorite podcast app (i.e. iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher). #2 Share this show with a friend, this is a perfect opportunity to start your own Parable Conversation together. #3 Are you in need of a speaker for your Church, Women's Group, or event? Contact Danielle to learn more.
Amy Hutton writes contemporary romantic comedies from her home on Sydney's Northern Beaches. An award-winning Television Producer by trade, she walked away from a successful career in network television, to follow her dream of becoming an author. Amy is a Romance Writers of America and Romance Writers of NZ Award Winner and the 2023 runner-up in the Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Award. Amy's debut rom-com Sit, Stay, Love was released in August 2023. Love from Scratch was released in June, 2024. Our interview begins at 17.00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin & Michelle recommend: Who's That Girl? and You Belong With Me by Mhairi McFarlaneIn Who's That Girl? Edie's life explodes when a colleague kisses her on his wedding day. She's labelled a homewrecker and bullied by other colleagues so her boss sends her back home to Nottingham to ghostwrite the memoir of up-and-coming actor Elliot. (Small spoiler alert!)You Belong With Me picks up after a knock at Edie's door on Christmas Day where Elliot is waiting to confess his love. But how will the couple cope with Elliot's soaring fame and celeb gossip pages?We had the pleasure of chatting with Mhairi a few years ago, you can listen to that here!In this interview, we chat about:The connection between Amy's books (but why you can still read them as a standalone) and why she wanted to continue Ethan's storyWhy Amy chose to set the book on Queensland's Sunshine CoastHow Amy feels about the way tropes have become a major discussion point among readersQuitting TV production to write full time and Amy's path to publication (including a brilliant way to look at pitching)Books and other things mentioned:A Family Affair (film) Jodi McAlister's reality TV romance series (listen to our interview here)The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'LearyPets in Rom Coms with That Rom Com PodPuppy Love (film)Follow @amyhuttonauthor on InstagramThank you to Simon & Schuster Australia for providing copies of the book in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
Phil Stanford - White House Call Girl : The Real Watergate StoryJune 7Heidi Rikan was an ex-stripper who, during the Nixon years, was working for the mob in Washington, D.C. White House Call Girl tells how an escort service she ran led to the Watergate break-in, bringing down Tricky Dick Nixon himself. For 40 years the public have only heard the Woodward and Bernstein perspective on Watergate. Finally they can hear (and see) the other version. We've got the photos. What's more, we've got Heidi's little black book.Book0:00Change progress48:16Barry Ernest - Girl on the Stairs, The: The Search for a Missing Witness to the JFK AssassinationJune 6A silent witness is heard at last.It required 35 years of painstakingly diligent searching to uncover Victoria Adams, a key witness to the JFK assassination, and her story. Adams was on the staircase of the Texas School Book Depository at the precise moment that Lee Harvey Oswald, according to the Warren Commission, was making his escape-yet she saw no one. Badgered by the Commission and fearing for her life, Adams vanished into obscurity. At long last, her story has been brought to light and forces us to reconsider one of the most controversial assassinations of the 20th century.Book0:00Change progress1:00:01Joe Exotic - The Whole TruthJune 5Joe Exotic speaks to The Opperman Report about Netflix, his legal woes, prison life and how, after all these issues, lies and challenges, he still has hope in his heart.This is different from the Netflix documentary; this is his side of the story in his words.Exclusive to the Opperman Report.InstagramTwitter3wwas hoping this is what you were eluding to on live the other day3wEd, you are the G.O.A.T for this. I hope you put something nice on his commissary too. 0:00Change progress52:31Norma Jean Almodovar - Cop to Call Girl/Why I Left the Lapd to Make an Honest Living As a Beverly Hills ProstituteJune 5The author recounts her career with the LAPD, the corruption that caused her disillusionment, and her exploits as a glamorous call girlShe tells Ed Opperman about trafficking and some of the horrors, heartache and humour she has encountered on her journey.Book0:00Change progress49:47Alan R. Warren - THE LAST MAN STANDING: Is Jack Daniel McCulloughJune 4From the archives we bring you Alan R. Warren and a case which is a conundrum inside a riddle It was a shattering death bed confession by a heartbroken mother. But would it solve the oldest cold case murder case in American jurisprudence?In January 1994, Eileen Tessier told Jack McCullough's half-sister Janet Tessier that he, her son, kidnapped 7-year-old Maria Ridulph from their neighborhood in Sycamore, Illinois and killed her in December 1957. It was a case that tore the child's family apart, as well as dividing and terrifying the town as the days, then the months, and finally the years passed with no arrest.In 2008 the Illinois State police reopened the case against Jack after receiving an email from Janet Tessier about their mother's deathbed confession. After the Illinois State police interviewed Janet and learned that Jack had also been accused of raping their other sister, Jeanne Tessier, they reopened the case. But would reopening the case solve the question of who killed Maria Ridulph? And was McCullough the killer?In THE LAST MAN STANDING, true crime author Alan Warren writes in exacting detail about the kidnapping, murder and subsequent investigations—both in 1957 and 2008—that eventually led to the murder conviction of Jack McCullough. But the story doesn't stop there as it delves into the years McCullough spent in prison and the efforts to have his conviction overturned.Was McCullough the brutal killer of a little girl? Or was he the last man standing when the justice system decided he needed to pay for the crime? You decide.BookAlan R Warren0:00Change progress43:07Vassili MironovJune 3The heroes of European Village can call themselves heroes again (thought they don't).The battery and disorderly conduct charges they got slapped with three days after foiling what could have been a bloodbath at European Village in March were all dropped—charges that, in the men's view, should never have been leveled at them to start with. The evidence supports their claim.Vassili Mironov, Joshua Auriemma and Roman Dubinschi were the young Palm Coast residents who jumped on Daniel Noble before he could use his assault rifle—an Uzi he was threatening to use against patrons. Mironov and Auriemma sustained stab wounds in the process. Noble, 38, has since been hauled off to a state psychiatric hospital, having been deemed incompetent to stand trial.Three days later, Mironov, Auriemma and Dubinschi were themselves arrested. Their arrests after a fight at Finn's bar in Flagler Beach on March 19 appear to have been the result of shoot-first, ask-questions-later policing based on the apparently false testimonies of that evening's assailants, who never faced prosecution. Not that the questions were ever asked.0:00Change progress51:01Thomas Maier - Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and CastroJune 3From the Bestselling Author and Television Producer of Masters of Sex, a True Story of Espionage and Mobsters, Based on the Never-Before-Released JFK Files, and Optioned by Warner Bros.Mafia Spies is the definitive account of America's most remarkable espionage plots ever—with CIA agents, mob hitmen, “kompromat” sex, presidential indiscretion, and James Bond-like killing devices together in a top-secret mystery full of surprise twists and deadly intrigue. In the early 1960s, two top gangsters, Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, were hired by the CIA to kill Cuba's Communist leader, Fidel Castro, only to wind up murdered themselves amidst Congressional hearings and a national debate about the JFK assassination.Mafia Spies revolves around the outlaw friendship of these two mob buddies and their fascinating world of CIA spies, fellow Mafioso in Chicago, Cuban exile commandos in Miami, beautiful Hollywood women, famous entertainers like Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack in Las Vegas, Castro's own spies in Havana and his double agents hidden in Florida, J. Edgar Hoover's FBI snooping, and the Kennedy administration's “Get Castro” obsession in Washington. Thomas Maier is among the first to take full advantage of the National Archives' 2017–18 release of the long-suppressed JFK files, many of which deal with the CIA's top secret anti-Castro operation in Florida and Cuba.With several new investigative findings, Mafia Spies is a spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America's first foray into the assassination business, a tale with profound impact for today's Trump era. Who killed Johnny and Sam—and why wasn't Castro assassinated despite the CIA's many clandestine efforts?Book0:00Change progress1:49:35Clive Doyle - A Journey to Waco: Autobiography of a Branch DavidianJune 2Nearly twenty years after they happened, the ATF and FBI assaults on the Branch Davidian residence near Waco, Texas remain the most deadly law enforcement action on American soil. The raid by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agents on February 28, 1993, which resulted in the deaths of four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians, precipitated a 51-day siege conducted by the FBI. The FBI tank and gas assault on the residence at Mount Carmel Center on April 19 culminated in a fire that killed 53 adults and 23 children, with only nine survivors. In A Journey to Waco, survivor Clive Doyle not only takes readers inside the tragic fire and its aftermath, but he also tells the larger story of how and why he joined the Branch Davidians, how the Branch Davidian community developed, and the status of survivors. While the media and official reports painted one picture of the Branch Davidians and the two assaults, A Journey to Waco shares a much more personal account of the ATF raid, the siege, and the final assault that details events unreported by the media. A Journey to Waco presents what the Branch Davidians believed and introduces readers to the community's members, including David Koresh. A Journey to Waco is a personal account of one man's journey with the Branch Davidians, through the tragic fire, and beyond.Book2wThe children certainly aren't be abused now. Thanks big brother!0:00Change progress58:28Opperman Live - Pee in a CupJune 1No, not a new offer from your favourite coffee house but an episode of the long running informational feast which is The Opperman Report.0:00Change progress1:01:24Opperman Live - Some Might Be Triggered TonightJune 1More background info on the stuff you need to know from the files of The Opperman Report.0:00Change progress51:01Thomas Maier - Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and CastroMay 31From the Bestselling Author and Television Producer of Masters of Sex, a True Story of Espionage and Mobsters, Based on the Never-Before-Released JFK Files, and Optioned by Warner Bros.Mafia Spies is the definitive account of America's most remarkable espionage plots ever—withBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Simone Bartesaghi is an Italian award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producer) as an artist with "Extraordinary Ability in Directing”.At the age of 24 Simone received his Master's Degree in Economics at the University of Pisa, Italy. Three years later he established a successful Consulting Company specializing in Corporate Organization and Planning. In 2001 he gave up his thriving career to pursue his childhood dream.Two years later he won several prizes as the Writer/Director of short films, but the highest recognition came when he won the first and second place at the Milan International Film Festival, and became the recipient of both the Top and second Award, TWO Scholarships for THE LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL.Only four years after his arrival in the United States, he directed his first feature film DOWNSTREAM, that acquired a theatrical release and also received the prestigious Accolade Award.Simone's second feature RUN, a 3D film that he wrote and directed, has won several prizes including Best Screenplay and Best Emerging Director and is distributed in USA by Millennium. The movie is about the new discipline Parkour (Freerunning) with a rich cast including Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Adrian Pasdar (Heroes), Kelsey Chow (Pair of Kings) and William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia).Simone's accomplishments and communicative skills have been recognized by many educational organization around the world and he is now an Adjunct Professor in Filmmaking at the prestigious Santa Monica College.Simone is also a published author with his book "The Director's Six Senses", an innovative, unique, and engaging approach to the development of the skills that every visual storyteller must have. The Director's Six Senses is an innovative, unique, and engaging approach to the development of the skills that every visual storyteller must have. It's based on the premise that a director is a storyteller 24/7 and must be aware of the “truth” that he or she experiences in life in order to be able to reproduce it on the big screen. Through a series of hands-on exercises and practical experiences, the reader develops the “directorial senses” in order to be able to tell a story in the most effective way.Enjoy my conversation with Simone Bartesaghi.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
Thomas Maier - Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and Castro3 hours agoFrom the Bestselling Author and Television Producer of Masters of Sex, a True Story of Espionage and Mobsters, Based on the Never-Before-Released JFK Files, and Optioned by Warner Bros.Mafia Spies is the definitive account of America's most remarkable espionage plots ever—with CIA agents, mob hitmen, “kompromat” sex, presidential indiscretion, and James Bond-like killing devices together in a top-secret mystery full of surprise twists and deadly intrigue. In the early 1960s, two top gangsters, Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, were hired by the CIA to kill Cuba's Communist leader, Fidel Castro, only to wind up murdered themselves amidst Congressional hearings and a national debate about the JFK assassination.Mafia Spies revolves around the outlaw friendship of these two mob buddies and their fascinating world of CIA spies, fellow Mafioso in Chicago, Cuban exile commandos in Miami, beautiful Hollywood women, famous entertainers like Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack in Las Vegas, Castro's own spies in Havana and his double agents hidden in Florida, J. Edgar Hoover's FBI snooping, and the Kennedy administration's “Get Castro” obsession in Washington. Thomas Maier is among the first to take full advantage of the National Archives' 2017–18 release of the long-suppressed JFK files, many of which deal with the CIA's top secret anti-Castro operation in Florida and Cuba.With several new investigative findings, Mafia Spies is a spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America's first foray into the assassination business, a tale with profound impact for today's Trump era. Who killed Johnny and Sam—and why wasn't Castro assassinated despite the CIA's many clandestine efforts?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about pivoting to a second act. Many of us dream of changing careers but we stop short for a number of reasons – our careers are tied to our identities and we don't feel we can walk away, we don't believe we can make a living doing what we really want to do, we are afraid of the unknown, and much more. My guest this week is Shannon Russell, a career transition coach who supports professionals in pivoting towards their second act. Here we talk about how to get clear on what a second act might look like and how to move forward with confidence, including learning before you leap.About My GuestShannon Russell is an entrepreneur, Career Coach, Course Creator, and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. She helps women in unresolved careers pivot towards a second act career that produces a balanced life of abundance. Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer in New York City and Los Angeles working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, VH1, etc. She then pivoted to open her own business running a Snapology franchise teaching children STEM education. Now, as a certified Career Transition Coach, Shannon coaches women on how to change careers, start a business, and follow their creative passions to the fullest as they produce their best life. Shannon's company Second Act Success (www.secondactsuccess.co) allows her to share her journey from television executive to business owner(x2) and mom. Shannon hopes to motivate more women to make big moves in life and follow their dreams through her businesses and podcast. She lives at the beach in New Jersey with her husband, two boys, and her chow chow pup.~Connect with Shannon:Website - https://secondactsuccess.co/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/secondactsuccess/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccess Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.co/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrussellcareercoach/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/coachingJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com
Please join me as we get transparent with Film & Television Producer and Founder of the Peachtree Village International Film Festival - Len Gibson Len started his career as an intern at Spike Lee's 40 Acres & A Mule and has since worked for major networks including MTV, A&E, and HBO. He transitioned into producing in 2008 and has secured financing and distribution for numerous film and television projects. He is also a sought-after speaker and instructor for independent filmmakers. In 2006, Gibson founded the Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) which showcases African American and Hispanic cinema. Gibson also curated traveling exhibits on cinema history that have been showcased at colleges, universities and events throughout the United States. In 2019, Gibson partnered with Wayne Overstreet to launch GO Media Productions which has executive produced several feature films. Listen to our candid discussions about the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurs and entertainers in music, TV, and film right here on Transparency Talks Podcast. Our podcast airs on multiple syndicated stations overseas and on major digital platforms. Advertise with us! We're also offering affordable and creative advertising opportunities to businesses, sponsors, and music artists. info@orobinsonprmediagroup.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@transparencytalkspodcast Follow me on IG/FB/Twitter @ Transparency Talks Podcast and @buttabrocka Thanks so much for your support! ** I do not own the rights to this music #transparencytalkspodcast #podcast #livestream #inspirational #motivational #applepodcast #artistinterviews #filmmakersinterviews #youtube #smallbusiness #soulcitythebeat #italy #uk #iheartradio #entrepreneur #londonsenergyradio #guestspeaker #stitcher #transparencytalks #transparency #spotify #pandora #blaze1radio #liverecordings #onairwithbuttabrocka #buttabrocka #podcastlover #actorsaccess #directoraccess #film #tv #music #podcast #movie #television #musicpodcast #filmpodcast #tvpodcast #cinema #filmmaking #hollywood #filmlover #movielover #musician #audiopodcast #musicproducer #audiodrama #screenwriter #cinematography #director #actor #production #soundtrack #media #entertainment #indiefilm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencytalkspodcast/support
Tired of filtered success stories? Join me as we get transparent with Alvin Jones- Cultural Innovator and Rap City Creator. Alvin is a highly confident moderator and voice regarding music, culture, lifestyle, and politics. Dive into the real struggles and victories of entrepreneurs, musicians, and entertainment industry giants with the Transparency Talks Podcast. We pull back the curtain on their journeys, exposing the raw truth behind the glamour. Hear it straight from the source: • Syndicated across the globe: Tune in on stations in London, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, and iHeartRadio, plus major digital platforms. • Candid conversations: We peel back the layers, exploring the highs and lows of navigating the creative landscape. • From music to film and TV: Discover the diverse stories of those who chase their dreams in different artistic arenas. Join the movement: • Support independent voices: Make a CashApp donation @ $buttabrocka or become a sponsor. • Subscribe and follow: Get your weekly dose of inspiration on YouTube and social media. • Engage with the community: Share your thoughts, connect with other creative souls, and let's get real!Find us everywhere: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transparencytalkspodcast • Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @Buttabrocka and @TransparencyTalksPodcast #TransparencyTalksPodcast: Where authenticity meets ambition. Join the conversation and let's get transparent! ** I do not own the rights to this music #musicianslife, #filmmakingtips, #entreprenerdreams #PodcastLife #Motivation #Success #Creativity #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #Hollywood #EntrepreneurLife #Hustle #MusicProduction #PodcastLove #ActorsAccess #DirectorsLife #Storytelling #OnTheAir #Livestream #CashappDonates #SupportSmallBusiness #PodcastersOfIG #PodcastersOfColor #buttabrocka #IndependentPodcast #ListenNow #BehindTheScenes #transparencytalkspodcast #transparency --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transparencytalkspodcast/support
..Reporter, author and executive producer Aphrodite Jones speaks about her career reporting true crime - the good, the bad and the ugly.
Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with a former member of the Gambino Crime Family, now International Bestselling Author, Television Producer and Director Louis Ferrante.Mr. Ferrante grew up in New York City and became entangled in the Gambino crime family. He was eventually arrested and served almost ten years in prison. While he was incarcerated, he taught himself to write, and he fell in love with books. He promised himself that he would someday become an international bestselling author, and he did!Lou also created, wrote, produced, and hosted Inside The Gangster Code series for Discovery Channel about maximum security prisons and gang culture around the world. As a special treat to everyone, I'm bringing back my friend and colleague, Podcaster, Author, and Retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari. Vic spent most of his life in New York City and was assigned to the NYPD's organized crime unit which specialized in stolen cars, the same area of criminal expertise that was Lou's, just on the other side of the law.Please enjoy this powerful and inspirational conversation with Lou Ferrante and Vic Ferrari.In today's episode we discuss:· Life in a maximum-security prison.· Lightbulb moment for you when you were in prison that it was time for a change. · Did you have to do something to declare that you were no longer a member of the mafia? I thought it was a lifetime commitment.· Did you find God, or turn away from him when you were at your lowest in prison? “No atheists in foxholes.”· First thing Lou you did when he was released from prison.· Lou's newest book, Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia (Borgata Trilogy).· Why write this book?· Mob formed in Sicily. Sicily was an island in itself. Didn't like rules or outsiders. · How big of an influence is the mafia in Sicily today?· The mob and turning adversity into fortune?· Prohibition (Kennedy's and other family's made millions), the stock market crash of 2029, and World War 2, the U.S. military asking the mob for help.· What should we expect in book two? Check out Lou's newest book, Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia (Borgata Trilogy)Visit Lou on his website.Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/Support the show
In this episode, Host Aaditya Mehta deep dives into the Conversation with Shannon Russell, a former Television Producer turned Career Coach. She shares her inspiring journey and dives into discussions on financial planning, work-life balance as a mom, and more. Do listen to this insightful episode till the end. You can listen to Shannon's Podcast and can find her social media links below on her website: https://secondactsuccess.co/ Also, if you would like to download the sample read of Aaditya's book, below are the steps:
I don't know about you, but menopause was never something marked as a beautiful time in a women's life. What I heard of it from my mom and my aunt's was a time of transition filled with uncomfortable side effects and resentment. It's no wonder why so many women dread getting older. On the podcast today, we have Jesse Schewchuk joining us to share her story of entering menopause at 42 and her intense journey of healing her body to support her transition. Navigating menopause opened her eyes to how many women were suffering in silence, which is why she is now on a mission to bring awareness, education, and support to women how are struggling with these dramatic shifts in hormones. She is making the “M” word mainstream! In this episode we explore: Jesse's story from burnout to early menopause Catching the sign's of perimenopause and what to do when we notice these shifts happening in your body How PMS and Perimenopause share similarities Why paying attention to our symptoms is so important Why Jesse created The Menopause Mission and how she is making the “M” word mainstream Jesse Schewchuk is a multi-award-winning Television Producer, Founder and CEO of Modern Muse Media and most recently the founder of the non-profit organization, The menopause mission. With The Menopause Mission she is creating informative events to support women seeking answers on how to support this phase of life, as well as coffee connections for monthly support and a powerful documentary series on menopause that can be watched for free on The Menopause Mission website. RESOURCES: Join us on May 5 at MAYhem & Menopause: Empowerment Day - get your ticket Watch Jesse's Documentary Series on Menopause (season 2 is coming soon) - click here Learn more about The Menopause Mission - click here Follow Menopause Mission on Instagram @themenopausemission Grab my NEW FREE E-Book “Maybe it's Not You: The truth on PMS” Have questions about your cycle, your hormones or how to live aligned with your womb wisdom? Email your questions to thealignedwomb@gmail.com and your question may just be answered with one of our brilliant guest speakers.
Welcome to part one of my interview with a former member of the Gambino Crime Family, now International Bestselling Author, Television Producer, and Director Louis Ferrante.Mr. Ferrante grew up in New York City and became entangled in the Gambino crime family. He was eventually arrested and served almost ten years in prison. While he was incarcerated, he taught himself to write, and he fell in love with books. He promised himself that he would someday become an international bestselling author, and he did!Lou also created, wrote, produced, and hosted, Inside The Gangster Code series for Discovery Channel about maximum security prisons and gang culture around the world. As a special treat to everyone, I'm bringing back my friend and colleague, Podcaster, Author, and Retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari. Vic spent most of his life in New York City and was assigned to the NYPD's organized crime unit and specialized in stolen cars, the same area of criminal expertise that was Lou's, just on the other side of the law.In today's episode we discuss:· Why do you think we are fascinated with criminals, more specifically gangsters? Some examples are The Sopranos, Scarface, Sons of Anarchy, etc.…?· How do you keep these stories of the mob “the old days” fresh for today's audience?· What parallels are there with the mob and the street gangs of today?· What was life in a maximum-security prison really like? What keeps someone who will never leave alive in line?· What is the attraction to being in a gang or mafia?· Is there a mafia today? If yes, where do they operate?· How did you go from stealing cars and joyriding to making money chopping a car and later being involved in armed highjackings?· How did the mob get interested in you?· Eventually you got arrested. What were the circumstances? By what agency? Did you get offered a deal to be a rat? What was the offer? · Is there a code of honor in the mafia and how that has changed over the years? Check out Lou's newest book, Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia (Borgata Trilogy)Visit Lou on his website.Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/Support the show
Recorded live at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Academy Award®-nominated director (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) — and Dolby Institute Fellowship winner — Carlos López Estrada brings together another all-star panel of Hollywood talent, this time posing the question: Is “No Budget Filmmaking” even possible in this day and age? “There's just so much pressure on a film and on a filmmaker that has nothing to do with the film being good, or them arriving at their artistic voice. I've worked on zero-dollar budgets, I've worked recently on $150 million budgets. And the problems on both ends of the spectrum are exactly the same. Your energy and your attention goes to so many places that have nothing to do with the actual movie, have nothing to do with the art, because of the capitalistic requirements of us, as artists. And if we really care about art and we really care about cinema… We have to change the way we talk about cinema… We want to advance the medium and we want to have a discourse around film that is not just, ‘did you like it? Did you hate it? Did it make money?'”—Justin Simien, Film & Television Producer, Writer, and DirectorToday's panel includes independent filmmakers:- Bao Nguyen (The Greatest Night in Pop, Be Water)- Rishi Rajani (The Chi, Being Mary Tyler Moore, A Thousand and One)- Justin Simien (Dear White People, Bad Hair, Hollywood Black)Once again, this discussion was part of Antigravity Academy's Satellite Sessions — free monthly conversations with high-level individuals in film and tv, whose objective is to decentralize resources/information and make them available to as many up-and-coming filmmakers as possible — co-presented by CAPE USA (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment). Many thanks to the co-presenter of this panel, MACRO: “a multiplatform media company representing the voice and perspectives of Black people and persons of color.” Learn more about MACRO:https://www.staymacro.com/Learn more about Antigravity Academy:https://antigravityacademy.co/Learn more about CAPE — The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment:https://www.capeusa.org/Be sure to follow @antigravityacademy and @capeusa for more information on even more upcoming panels.For more inspiring Satellite Sessions just like this one, be sure you are subscribed to Dolby Creator Talks, wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this and all our episodes on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. #LoveMoreInDolby
Hosts David Paxton and JD Williams are joined by Messianic Christian Author and Biblical Scholar, Tov Rose. He is the acting director of Midwest Hebrew Ministries, the founder of the NMV Bible Project & Foundation, and the President of Call to Return Ministries. (https://www.tovrose.com) He's authored hundreds of articles and over twenty books, including The New Messianic Version Bible (available through the YouVersion Bible App, Bible.com, TovRose.com and Amazon). A few others include: The Baptism of Jesus from a Jewish Perspective, Jesus in the Old Testament; Jesus in the Targums; Jesus in the Jewish Wedding; Jesus in the Passover; The Book of GOD: For Men; and more found on this website and available through most booksellers. His professional experience includes working in the secular and non-profit worlds as a Small Business Owner, Pastor, Entrepreneur & Leadership Consultant, Career Counselor, Keynote Speaker, Television Producer, Classical Vocalist, Christian Radio Host, Bible teacher, Corporate Chaplain, management in various fields, and a Writer. He and his wife, Michelle, are currently on staff with the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, and he serves as President of Call to Return Ministries, a 80+ year old non-profit focused Non-Profit Incubation, building relationships between indigenous peoples and Jewish people in a way that honors the Messiah of Israel, Jesus, and advances the Kingdom of God. Tov holds a combined BA in Public & Media Relations (it's like a double major, but without the extra cost); a Mini-MS in Marketing Management, is working on a MS in New Testament Research, and is currently a Research Fellow with the Institute of Midrashic Studies of the New Testament, based in Jerusalem and New Mexico. Also, each of you are invited to join us at the Hear the Watchmen "Prophetic Signs in the Heavenlies" Conference in Dallas Texas, April 5 - 8th. SPECIAL - For a LIMITED TIME, save 20% off the in person ticket price of $35.00 by using the discount code LastChristian available until February 15th!! Or at least get the LIVESTREAM with LIFETIME access. Just use the code LastChristian until February 15th to receive $10.00 off the $49.00 LIVESTEAM price for only 39.00 using the Discount Code LastChristian until February 15th. SAVE 20% Go To (https:hearthewatchmen.com and REGISTER@HearTheWatchmen.com), just remember to use the Discount Code LastChristian by February 15th!!! Always remember that each Saturday Evening at 7:30pm Central. Hosts David Paxton and JD Williams provide and discuss current topics such as the latest news and current events through the lens of Biblical Prophecy. The "Last Christian" is Presented every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm Central on more than 50 Radio Stations, and broadcast to all 50 US States and more than 160 Countries around the World. Delivering more than 2 million Listeners across ALL Platforms with Scripture taken directly from the Word of God. PLEASE NOTE: All opinions expressed are those of the Hosts & Guests of the "Last Christian" and not necessarily those of Revelation Radio KRRB-DB or the You Stream It, LLC Broadcast Network. For more information please visit (https://www.lastchristian.net)
On this episode, we explore life's pivotal question "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk – an accomplished television director and producer who received two primetime Emmys for his work on "The Amazing Race." Rick explains how he sees love, and how all of us can create love in our own lives, as he shares about his past and present family and career. Rick's expertise spans from wildlife documentaries to reality competitions and game shows, having produced over 1,000 hours of programming for major networks like NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Discovery, MTV, TNT, and TBS. An only child from a small, tight-knit family, Rick has been married for more than 20 years to, as he says, “the only girl I've ever loved.” Learn more about love – how to create it and live it – in this special episode of “We're Not Blowing Hot Air.” Do us a solid and smash a subscribe, share or rating button for the show. That way more people can elevate their mental wellness as they explore some of life's biggest, most important questions with remarkable and fascinating guests. Oxygen Plus powers “We're Not Blowing Hot Air.” Nice Guy Creative Services is our producer, and brought the beats. Lesley Blennerhassett is designer. Lauren Carlstrom is creator and host. Arlene Appelbaum is editor. About Rick Ringbakk:Rick Ringbakk is a highly respected, creative and accomplished television developer, director and producer, having filmed in more than 80 countries across six continents. His expertise spans from wildlife documentaries to reality competitions and game shows, having produced over 1,000 hours of programming for major networks like NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Discovery, MTV, TNT, and TBS. Notably, he received two primetime Emmys for his work on "The Amazing Race." An only child from a small, tight-knit family, Rick has been married for more than 20 years to, as he says, “the only girl I've ever loved.” Together with his wife, Promise LaMarco Ringbakk, they adopted their daughter, Music, at birth. Music has Down Syndrome, autism, is legally blind and “is the greatest thing ever!” A Florida native, Rick recently returned to the Sunshine State after a long stint in Los Angeles. Regardless of his location, Rick lives for his family, friends, laughter, and his passions—creative endeavors, travel, the ocean and live music!Catch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram
With a career that spans 50 years, he's collaborated with Hollywood legends such as Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Frances Coppola. Phil Cooke welcomes Emmy award-winning film and television producer Howard Kazanjian to share behind the scenes of a producer's role in both the studio system and independent film with credits including “Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” His stories on some of the biggest blockbusters in film history will inspire new filmmakers in their careers. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it's like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out more about The Influence Lab here: https://InfluenceLab.com *More About This Episode* Emmy Award Winning Film and Television Producer – Interview with Howard Kazanjian About Howard Kazanjian Howard Kazanjian is an accomplished film and television producer and entertainment executive. Kazanjian has produced several blockbuster films including Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. During his seven years as Vice President of Production at Lucasfilm Ltd., Kazanjian also oversaw the production of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Throughout his 50 years in the film industry, Howard Kazanjian has been privileged to work with some of cinema's finest directors. Kazanjian advanced his craft on many films as an Assistant Director and Producer working closely with legendary filmmakers such as: Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, Sam Peckinpah, Robert Wise, Joshua Logan, Elia Kazan, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. Howard Kazanjian's films have garnered more than a dozen Oscar nominations and have won ten Oscars. He also won an Emmy for a TV documentary. Kazanjian is the co-author of twelve books with two more to be published in 2022. Find Howard Kazanjian on IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443599/ Get the book! “Howard Kazanjian – A Producer's Life” available here: https://amzn.to/41v97Nv (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue making episodes like this. Thank you for the support!)
Legendary television producer/director Don MischerHis credits include: The Oscars; The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial; the 100th Anniversary of Carnegie Hall; Motown 25 - Michael Jackson's moonwalk on national tv; Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Michael Jackson, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen to name a few)... and more!His book is entitled":10 SECONDS TO AIR"Don Talks:-Motown 25 and did he know Michael Jackson would be doing the Moonwalk on national television for the very first time-How did a white guy from Texas end up with the Motown 25 job-Having to deal with Diana Ross' band being arrested -The uncomfortable moment with Frank Sinatra on live television at the Presidential Inauguration-The Academy Award LaLa Land blunder-Prince halftime show when it started to rain-What Prince said to Don right before his performance -Paul McCartney's halftime show followed the year after the 'wardrobe malfunction'-Springsteen's halftime show slide XLIII To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here
Today on the show we have True Crime Television Producer Sonja Borgmann! Sonja is a producer for true crime documentaries for Tubi T.V. and A & E. Some cases she has highlighted are infamous killers like Ted Bundy and the Menedez brothers. She also produced the Killing Diana documentary, highlighting the life and death of the late Lady Diana.Please enjoy this wide-ranging and enjoyable true crime discussion with Sonja Borgmann.In today's episode we discuss:· Sonja's interest in investigative journalism and documentaries at an early age. Her interest in foreign affairs that took her to Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Berlin, and Lisbon, and how this molded her future career in documentaries.· How and when Sonja got interested in criminal justice, more specifically true crime cases?· What pulls Sonja towards infamous, true crime cases? · The Killing Diana documentary profiling the life and death of Lady Diana.· Some of the fascinating cases Sonja has worked on, including murder-for-hire cases.· Why Sonja thinks we are so interested, sometimes obsessed with true crime.· What advice she would give to someone trying to break into the true crime business. · How Sonja looks at people differently since she started covering stories of serial killers and other psychopaths.· Sonja's top-secret project with me being a part of the show (not as the serial killer)! Check out Sonja's website to learn more about her and her work!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/Support the show
The Daily Show remembers television pioneer, Norman Lear. In this 2014 Daily Show appearance, Norman talks with Jon Stewart about the premiere of 'All in the Family,' the one line of dialogue the network wanted removed, and why he pushed back. He also recalls his first big break and how he remembers crying because he thought Jerry Lewis messed up one of his sketches. Jon and Norman also discuss how Norman became an icon for the free speech movement, and what being an American means to him. Plus, Jon thanks Norman for raising him with his groundbreaking television shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katy Chen Mazzara is a trauma-informed Master financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley's Personal Financial Planning program. As a former freelance TV producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. She helps creative freelancers and entrepreneurs make more, worry less, and achieve true financial freedom, so they can create the life of their dreams. https://moneymaestroblog.com/ep-51
On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Producer Kevin J. Walsh of Ridley Scott's NAPOLEON. Kevin is a longtime Film & Television Producer and former President of Scott Free Productions, a production company established by Ridley Scott and Tony Scott in 1995. At Scott Free, Walsh produced a dozen films in the six years that he oversaw the film group, including Boston Strangler, Death on the Nile, House of Gucci, The Last Duel, Earthquake Bird, Our Friend, American Woman and All the Money in the World. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture with Matt Damon, Kimberly Steward, Chris Moore, and Lauren Beck for Producing Manchester by the Sea. In 2022, Walsh began a multi-year deal with Apple TV+ to produce film and television for the studio under his banner, The Walsh Company. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, the film depicts Napoleon's rise to power through the lens of his volatile relationship with Empress Joséphine. Napoleon premieres exclusively in theatres on November 22 by Sony Pictures before streaming globally on Apple TV+. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcast Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Episode 338 of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Shannon Russell. Shannon is a Career Transition Coach, certified YouMap® Coach, and Host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Shannon's mission is to help women in unresolved careers pivot towards a second-act career that produces a balanced life of abundance. She has helped clients transition out of jobs that just don't fit their current lifestyle any longer, so they can find what fits them and fulfills them in this "second act." Shannon has worked with teachers, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, IT engineers, stay-at-home parents, entertainment industry executives, administrative assistants, and corporate leaders, etc. Shannon began her company Second Act Success® (www.secondactsuccess.co) to help others "produce their best life" through 1:1 coaching, courses, speaking events, and her Second Act Success Career Podcast. She spent over 16 years as a Television Producer in New York City and Los Angeles working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, VH1, etc. Shannon then pivoted to open her own Snapology franchise business, so that she could be more present for her children. Now, as a certified Career Coach, Shannon supports women on how to change careers, start a business, and follow their creative passions to the fullest as they produce their best life. Shannon's company Second Act Success allows her to share her journey from television executive to business owner(x2) and mom. Shannon hopes to motivate more women to make big moves in life and follow their dreams through her businesses, podcast, speaking events, and her upcoming book. She lives at the beach in New Jersey with her husband, two boys, and her Chow Chow pup. Find Shannon Russell: LinkedIn, Website, Instagram, Facebook [EDITOR'S NOTE: This podcast is sponsored by No Limits Selling. It is a fun, fast-paced podcast that delivers hard-fought business advice that you can implement today to improve your sales and performance] Interested In Our Real Estate Coaching Services? Explore Our Website: Link Feeling Not Well Today? You Can Use Our Mindset Boosters App To amp Up Your Mood: Link Find us on Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook community | Instagram Like what do you listen to? Subscribe to our podcast! Ready to become fearless? We can help you become fearless in 60 days so you accomplish more in your career Schedule A 15 min Call with Umar
Award winning television producer Charles Mattocks is here to discuss LONGEVITY and finding our own optimal health journey and how he INTEGRATES this into all of his media endeavors. Charles shares what it was like to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 13 years ago and how this IGNITED his own AWARENESS of holistic and […] Continue reading...
Life is a series of chapters, and sometimes, circumstances force us to hit the reset button. Whether it's a career shift, a major life event, a relationship change, or simply feeling stuck in a rut, starting again can be both daunting and exhilarating. If you've been feeling now is the time for you to start over, but don't know the steps to get started, this is the episode for you.My guest Shannon Russell is a career coach, entrepreneur, and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Shannon supports women on how to change careers, start a business, and follow their creative passions to the fullest as they produce their best life. She's dropping the step-by-step guidance and inspiration to help you make big moves in life and follow your dreams. We talk about it all!>>> How to know when it's time to start your second act success story>>> The best way to have hard conversations with people who don't always support your dreams>>> And, why we need to stop defining ourselves by our careers Get ready for the second act you've always dreamt of! About Shannon Russell... Shannon RusselI is an Career Coach, Entrepreneur, and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Shannon helps women in unresolved careers pivot towards a second act career that produces a balanced life of abundance. Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer in New York City and Los Angeles working for MTV, E!, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, VH1, etc. She then pivoted to open her own business running a Snapology franchise teaching children STEM education, so that she could be more present for her children. Now, as a certified Career Coach, Shannon supports women on how to change careers, start a business, and follow their creative passions to the fullest as they produce their best life. Shannon's company Second Act Success allows her to share her journey from television executive to business owner(x2) and mom. Shannon hopes to motivate more women to make big moves in life and follow their dreams through her businesses and podcast. She lives at the beach in New Jersey with her husband, two boys, and her chow chow pup.Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondactsuccess Grab her best free resources here: https://secondactsuccess.co/janCheck out Shannon on the web: https://secondactsuccess.co/ Subscribe to her podcast: https://secondactsuccess.co/podcast Listen to Episode 87 on Second Act Success Podcast: https://secondactsuccess.co/87
Don't Kill the Messenger with movie research expert Kevin Goetz
Kevin is joined by Will Packer, acclaimed filmmaker and founder of Will Packer Productions.Will Packer, ProducerKevin Goetz is joined by industry trailblazer, Will Packer. A film and two-time Emmy-nominated producer, Packer is a mastermind when it comes to captivating audiences with stories that resonate across cultural boundaries. From his early days as a student filmmaker at Florida A&M University to the powerhouse behind hits like Think Like a Man, Girls Trip, and Straight Outta Compton, Will Packer has devoted his career to making movies that resonate with the audience. With an unyielding dedication to diversity and inclusivity, he has opened doors for underrepresented voices in the industry.Beverly Hills Cop and Packer's early influences (07:15)Packer fondly recalls the impact of watching movies as a child and how they served as an escape and source of inspiration. He cites Beverly Hills Cop as a significant movie that made him realize the power of representation and humor, featuring a charismatic black lead who became a hero on screen.From an engineer to a DIY filmmaker (08:11)Will explains that his analytical mindset, combined with his creative inclinations, gives him a unique perspective. Packer shares the story of his persistence in securing a screening for his first film,Chocolate City, where the film garnered an enthusiastic response from the audience. The movie resonated with viewers portraying a world they could relate to.Creating inclusive movies with universal themes (11:21)Packer discusses how movies in the past were often exclusive, designed for specific audiences, but his aim is to create inclusive films with universal themes, featuring black characters but accessible to all.Diversity leads to success (28:57)Will and Kevin emphasize the value of diversity in the business world, stating that having more voices in the room leads to increased success. The pair agree that a creative industry thrives when there is a variety of perspectives and experiences represented.Creating content that people love (34:40)Kevin and Will discuss the importance of creating movies and media that people "love", not just "like". In this oversaturated media market, he focuses on creating movies that people are passionate about and will rush to tell their friends about. Producing the Oscars and the “slap heard ‘round the world” (37:42)Will talks about his experience producing the 2022 Academy Awards, a production that earned him an Emmy nomination. Will goes into the challenges of producing the Oscars, and how Chris Rock saved the show.Tune in to hear Will Packer's journey in the industry, starting from his early influences and his passion for storytelling, to his contributions to the entertainment industry and his commitment to championing underrepresented voices. Host: Kevin GoetzGuests: Will PackerProducer: Kari CampanoFor more information about Will Packer:Website: https://www.willpacker.com/homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpackerproductions/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/willpowerpackerFor more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360Linked In @Kevin GoetzScreen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com
This week on the show we hear from the energetic Nicole Tossou who lives by the mantra: If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready. A child of immigrant parents and proud native of Washington D.C, Nicole's career began in the NBC Page Program in New York, working on iconic programs such as THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON, TODAY, and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She worked at A+E Networks & A+E Studios for five years before heading west and landing at Springhill Entertainment, where she was deeply involved with the development of scripted and unscripted content including Netflix's SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MADAM C.J. WALKER starring Octavia Spencer. Loved this show, btw. If you have not seen it, highly recommend checking it out. Nicole is currently the Head of Television at Project X Entertainment and is an EP on Netflix's, “The Night Agent.” The show premiered in April and was in the top 10 list of the streamer's most popular shows ever. I adored our our chat and as you'll hear, I was in a funky moment the day we recorded. She really lifted my spirits and as much as I do the show for you and our community, oftentimes these conversations become free therapy for me. Here are the key takeaways: Learning to set boundaries Stepping away to enjoy things outside of the industry to reinvigorate your spark How to feel whole and define yourself outside of your job Resources: Carolina on IG - instagram.com/carolinagroppa AOP on IG - instagram.com/angleonproducers Subscribe to my newsletter - eepurl.com/gx0gvn The Baddest Bitch in the Room - https://amzn.to/3X48AzR Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - netflix.com/title/80202462
Television Producer and 2x Emmy Nominee, Chris Robinson joins Joss to talk about Season 3, Episode 3: The Love Diary! Together, they talk reminisce about watching Three's Company as children, why Norman Fell and Audra Lindley are comedy gold, and they unpack who Wanda X really is... Follow us on Instagram : @threescompanyrewatchpodFollow us on TikTok: @threescompanyrewatchpodFollow us on Twitter: @tcrewatchpodFollow Joss: @joss.richardCouch Artwork: Morgan Gesell
Join Zorina Dimitrova on the Grownlearn podcast as she interviews Shannon Russell, a former Television Producer turned successful mompreneur and Career Coach. In this inspiring episode, Shannon shares her journey of transitioning from a thriving career in television to becoming a business owner and mom. Through her businesses and the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon empowers women to "produce" their best lives by pursuing career changes, starting businesses, and embracing their creative passions.Through Shannon's engaging stories and interviews with inspiring women who have successfully navigated career transitions, you'll be motivated to take the leap into your own second act. Whether you're seeking a new career path, contemplating entrepreneurship, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights and guidance to help you create a fulfilling and purposeful life. Access to Shannon's Second Act Success Podcast, blogs, and coaching opportunities : https://secondactsuccess.co/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Bill Gerber. Bill is a film producer, a movie executive, and a man who has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscapes of modern cinema and music. He's been behind some of the biggest blockbusters of the past few decades, including Gran Torino, A very long engagement, Grudge Match, L.A. Confidential, Heat, You've got mail, The Perfect Storm, and A Star Is Born. With a career spanning over 30 years, he's been recognized with numerous accolades, including an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture, for “A Star is Born”. Bill's also been instrumental in bringing us some of the most beloved franchises of all time, including the Harry Potter series. But beyond the awards and the box office figures, what truly sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to the craft of filmmaking and all all things entertainment. Bill is on the AnyQuestion app, where you can ask him your questions and listen to over 100 of his answers. Timestamps 4:09 - Let's get to know Bill Gerber. Greg and Bill chat through Bill's journey from his early years playing drums in awful bands, to getting into the record business, where he worked with some massive acts from the 80's including DEVO, The Cars, ABC, Scritti Politti and Heaven 17. 13:24 - Bill describes how his parents influenced and shaped his passion for film and music. His dad worked with Sinatra and the Rat Pack, His mum had an infectious love for music, and his god father signed the Beatles to GAC for touring. 17:20 - When his parents split, his dad moved in with a mate named Danny Simon. Two newly separated guys, one is a talent agent, and one is a comedy writer. Danny's brother heard all the stories of the relationship between the two men and wrote a play about them, and called it The Odd Couple. My Dad had a great career 21:02 - Bill transitioned from the music business over to the film business as an executive at Warner Bros. He describes how that went and tells some stories of his time and who he met along this part of his career journey. They were pretty fancy people 25:35 - Bill tells the crazy story about how he organised the deal for one of his first big movies, Reversal of Fortune. A 1990 American drama film adapted from the 1985 book Reversal of Fortune: Inside the von Bülow Case. 28:27 - Bill explains when he first met Clint eastwood and how their close friendship developed over several big blockbuster movies together. Movies such as The Rookie, Unforgiven, Perfect World, Space Cowboys, The Bridges of Madison County. Rehearsals? No that's what the first take is for ... 34:28 - Bill & Greg discuss some of the highss of his 30plus career in the music, television and film business. It was Family, Wealth & Health 37:08 - Bill describes some of the lows of his career and how he dealt with his divorce at the time one of his biggest movie successes A Star is Born was happening around him. 50:06 - Greg and Bill discuss the future of films in the streaming world. 51:26 - Bill reveals his top 3 movies of all time and his top 3 bands. 52:35 - Who are Bill Gerber's greatest male and female actors of all time? True story ... I'm with Dirty Harry and James Bond at lunch. 54:09 - What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Three people you would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 55:50 - Greg and Bill finish with some rapid fire Q&A. One book you would recommend? The Catcher in the Rye: J.D Salinger Two most-used apps on your phone? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Where is somewhere you haven't been, you'd like to go? 1:04:56 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Bill Gerber Website: https://www.gerberpictures.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-gerber Twitter: https://twitter.com/Billygerber
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