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🎙️ Podcast Show Notes Introduction

You got the call. They need you tomorrow. Just come in, make sure everyone feels comfortable, and then we shoot. Simple, right? Not even close. In this episode, Alicia Rodis and Amanda Pulcini break down one of the most common myths in intimacy coordination: that this work can happen overnight. They pull back the curtain on what actually makes a set run smoothly, why prep days are not optional, and how skipping them doesn’t just create chaos, it compromises trust, consent, and the quality of the work. If you have ever felt pressure to say yes without the time you need, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and a stronger foundation to stand on. 

👂 What to Listen For

•  Why being hired the day before a shoot sets everyone up for stress, not success 
•  What actually happens during prep days and why they are essential to your role as a department head 
•  How strong prep builds trust with actors and prevents consent from being rushed or compromised 
•  The real reason you should never negotiate your work as hourly instead of full prep days 
•  How to hold the line on industry standards without burning bridges or undercutting your peers 

🔗 Important Links

• Intimacy in Production Toolkit 
• How to Become an Intimacy Professional Free Webinar
• Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Home Page
• How Aspiring Intimacy Professionals Can Build Their First Kit