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What’s Possible w. Ilene SchafferOvercoming Outsider Syndrome: How to Build Trust as a New LeaderStepping into a leadership role from the outside can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of “What’s Possible,” host Ilene Schaffer talks with Capella Fahoome, executive coach, film producer, and expert in storytelling and positive leadership, about practical ways new leaders can quickly establish trust, connection, and confidence.Capella, who is known for her award-winning documentaries featured at Sundance, Tribeca, Netflix, and PBS, shares how she broke into new industries and overcame initial setbacks. You’ll learn why authenticity, humility, and the simple “five-foot rule” can make a huge difference when connectin...2025-07-0330 min
Grow the GoodEmbracing Uncertainty, Rejection, and the Power of Your Story with Capella FahoomeHow do you respond to rejection, uncertainty, or feeling like an outsider? Today's guest, Capella Fahoome, filmmaker and organizational development expert, believes these moments are opportunities for incredible growth. Capella shares her inspiring journey from psychology to award-winning filmmaking, highlighting the essential role of relationships, vulnerability, and authenticity.We discuss her insights on leadership, the transformative power of storytelling, and her upcoming book, "The Outsider’s Guide to Filmmaking." This episode will remind you to embrace your uniqueness, foster meaningful connections, and celebrate the power of your personal narrative.Here’s what you’ll learn:T...2025-03-2058 min
Rise and Tell with SheekhaFrom beginner in sales to Award-Winning Hollywood Producer - Capella FahoomeCapella Fahoome, an award-winning producer, joins Rise & Tell with Sheekha to share her inspiring storytelling journey. From building relationships to learning on the job, Capella reveals how she honed her craft, embraced challenges, and kept going—even when she wasn’t great at first. Discover the key lessons in perseverance, kindness, and passion that helped her succeed in the film industry. Even if you are not an aspiring filmmaker or storyteller, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss!🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories!🎧 Listen to Rise & Tell with Sheekha on Spotify & Apple Podcas...2025-03-0237 min
The Work of WarriorsLife is a Working Title, with Producer, Capella FahoomeIn this conversation, Kim Rapach and Capella Fahun explore the intersection of wellbeing, creativity, and mental health within the film industry. Capella shares her journey from psychology to filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of community, gratitude, and trust in fostering a positive work environment. They discuss the challenges artists face, the significance of connection, and the need for supportive structures in creative spaces. Capella also highlights her upcoming book and initiatives aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of creatives.CAPELLA FAHOOMELinktree https://linktr.ee/capellafahoomeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/capellaf/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com...2025-01-171h 03
Evil ThespianThe Sarcoma CycleThe first repertory production in Chicago in over a decade, THE SARCOMA CYCLE, written and directed by Logan Berry, is a three act play set in three distinct time periods, tracing the accelerating growth of technology, alienation, and violence in the USA. Cast members Sara Zalek and Dylan Fahoome join us to discuss the maximalist nature of the rehearsals, the process, the stories, and the characters. What is it like to build out a three act play and incorporate unprecedented use of technology in a theatrical setting? Listen today to find out, and get your tickets to The Sarcoma Cyc...2024-06-0859 min
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyProduction Whisperer & Host of the When Is Now Podcast Capella Fahoome: "People Make Me Happy"Dennis is joined via Zoom by Capella Fahoome, a film producer who also works as what she calls a "Production Whisperer," which is a consultant who helps sets run more smoothly. Capella talks about how she first got into film, the rookie mistakes she made when she was first starting out and the difference between being a Set Whisperer and a Set Wolf. Dennis also talks to Capella about a Masters Program she completed that Dennis has been interested in; the Masters of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Other topics include: working as a producer on films...2024-05-161h 10
When is NowThe Defiant Optimist w/ Durreen ShahnazOn this special episode, we welcome Durreen Shahnaz, founder of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) and author of "The Defiant Optimist". Durreen's groundbreaking work began with the world's first stock exchange for social enterprises, igniting a movement to reshape our financial systems. In her book, Durreen shares her unwavering belief that systems designed to benefit a select few can be revolutionized for the greater good. She unveils the vital requirements of investing in marginalized individuals and communities excluded from networks of power and opportunity. Durreen fearlessly advocates for placing women, the underserved, and the planet at the center...2023-06-201h 01
The No Film School PodcastHow To Navigate Hollywood Power Structures and What SAG Striking Means for the WGAIf you have ever been treated like garbage by others with power positions, we can relate. How do you respond to that type of treatment? Do you “kill them with kindness” or do you yell right back at them? Is there a way that we can train those in the industry to start being more conscious and kind?In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman are joined by award-winning creator, Capella Fahoome to discuss:
Loving the passion-driven film industry
How Hollywood should be a place where we...2023-05-2559 minWhen is NowSeason 1 FinaleIt's been an exciting season with great guests! To wrap things up, I'm bringing my team in for one final episode this season. We discuss our thoughts on the guests and our favorite moments.2023-04-171h 11When is NowCounting on my Community w/ Janet PiersonThis week I am very excited to have Janet Pierson on the podcast! For fifteen years, from April 2008 to Oct 2022, Janet was responsible for the vision, programming, and execution of the SXSW Film Festival (now SXSW Film & TV Festival) and the film and episodic focused content within the SXSW Conference. As of October 2022, she transitioned to Director Emeritus for SXSW, with a strong involvement in programming and mentorship while she continues to champion and support emerging and established filmmakers. Before joining SXSW for the 2009 event, Janet spent over 30 years championing independent films and filmmakers in a variety of roles...2023-04-101h 02When is NowWhen is Then w/ Mark L. O'BrienThis week I'm happy to have Mark L. O'Brien join me! Mark is a trauma survivor and author of Crashing: I Love You. Forgive Me, a memoir exploring guilt, grief, and growth in the aftermath of tragedy. He is a non-profit executive and cross-sector consultant with over fifteen years of experience in aligning policy, practice, and people to successfully achieve ambitious goals that make life better for individuals and communities. Mark received a B.S. in Law and American Civilization from Towson University, a Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a law de...2023-04-0455 min
Despite ImpossibleBonnie_Fahoome & Kiana_WenzellToday's guests are Bonnie Fahoome and Kiana Wenzell, Co-Executive Directors of Design Core Detroit, whose goal is to champion design-driven businesses and their role in strengthening Detroit's economy. Fun fact: we recorded this on Bonnie's birthday! These are their stories.2023-04-0333 minWhen is NowThe Power of We w/ Kentavius JonesWe have a very special guest this week: Kentavius Jones! The man behind our theme song is not only a musician, but also a non-profit executive. Kentavius grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a place that has rich American history. After traveling some of the conventional musician paths, he realized it was his hometown community that gave him his biggest support and opportunities. In this episode, we discuss not letting perfectionism stop you from creating, community building, honoring your audience, not following a traditional path, choosing a healthier definition of success, and making art anywhere a...2023-03-271h 01When is NowPositively Energizing Leadership w/ Kim CameronThis week I'm very excited to have Dr. Kim Cameron! He is Professor Emeritus of Management and of Higher Education at the University of Michigan. His book, Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance, has been called the perfect blend of science and practice, and is highly recommended by the former President, International Positive Psychology Association, Ed Diener. In this episode we talks about success, the best way to change your behavior, positively energizing leaders, and most importantly, we discuss why building the case for why some of the old ways of Hollywood a...2023-03-201h 08When is NowExpect the Unexpected w/ Imari TuakliThis week I'm excited to have Imari Tuakli join me! Imari loves big ideas. As a former filmmaker, he took this passion and brought thought-provoking content to hundreds of millions of viewers around the globe. Now, as a personal development coach, Imari takes big ideas and uses them to change the lives of high-caliber individuals and high-impact organizations around the globe. As a keynote speaker, he delivers big concepts in practical ways so that audiences from Silicon Valley to Skid Row can build confidence, deepen connection, and find purpose. Besides talking about coaching and his thoughts on p...2023-03-1351 minWhen is NowFour Thousand Mondays w/ Jodi WellmanThis week I'm very excited to have Jodi Wellman join me! Jodi is a speaker, coach, and thought leader on well-being and living lives worth living. Most of all, though, she wants people to die happy. Jodi has a TEDx talk that was published in 2022, and out of the top 100 most watched talks for 2022 she was ranked #14! In her TEDx, she talks about how in a normal life span you'll get around 4000 Mondays, and her goal is for you to use those Mondays to the fullest. We do talk about death, but this episode is full of l...2023-03-061h 02When is NowIsland of Positivity w/ Oneeka WilliamsMeet Todays Guest: Dr. Oneeka Williams! Dr. Williams knew she wanted to a be doctor from an early age. After doing her undergrad at Johns Hopkins University, she completed her MD and MPH at Harvard. She’s now one of the Top Urologic Surgeons in the U.S (Black women urologists represent 0.001% of all physicians in U.S.). She’s also a speaker, writer, and author of the children’s series featuring Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo, to encourage kids to live a life without limits. She’s brilliant and beautiful! She’s a Positivity Catalyst and an AKA!!!! I know you’r...2023-02-271h 18When is NowIntentionally Attentive w/ John Paul StephensThis week I'm honored to have John Paul Stephens as a guest! He is researcher, educator, author, speaker, and an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University. His work focuses on coordinating collective work & how it intersects with beauty, embodiment, emotion and adaptation. He was also my personal advisor for my final work at UPenn. In our conversation we discuss how to be a great leader when your teams are transient, similarities between the film industry and construction business, a simple change leaders can make to break down barriers, and why you never want...2023-02-201h 20When is NowThe Courage of Vulnerability w/ Devon StillThis week I'm excited to have Devon Still on the show! Devon is many things. An author, speaker, coach, thought leader, and former NFL professional athlete to name a few. He also hosts the popular podcast "REALationships" with his wife, Asha Still. Devon and his daughter Leah created the Still Strong Foundation after Leah won her battle with cancer in 2015, and through the foundation, they provide assistance to other families whose children are battling cancer. Devon and I met as classmates at UPenn in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program, where he was the star pupil in...2023-02-1358 minWhen is NowWhen is Always Now w/ Kelley KaliThis week I'm so excited to have Kelley Kali on the show! She is an LA native, Howard University & USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA, and has directed, written, and produced award-winning films. Recently, she was selected as a recipient of the 2021 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women in directing. In 2018, Kelley wrote, directed, and produced LALO’S HOUSE, which went on to win the 45th Annual Student Academy Award and was in consideration for the 91st Annual Academy Awards. She wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the original feature film, I’M FINE (THANKS FOR ASKING), which was...2023-02-061h 01When is NowTomorrow Starts Today w/ Jenn BeattyI'm excited to have Jenn Beatty join me on this episode! She's a doctoral student at the University of Washington in St. Louis in the Diversity Science Lab. There she researches interventions for long-term bias reduction, power dynamics, and intergroup relations. Jenn’s research is not only implicit bias, but correcting for it. Because it’s not enough to know you’re biased, it’s what you do with that information afterward. We start by talking about her growing up in Los Angeles, and how childhood experiences can shape our narratives into adulthood. We also dive into the nuan...2023-01-3059 minWhen is NowWelcome to When is NowWelcome to the When is Now Podcast! My name is Capella, and in this short episode, I want to introduce myself and give you some insight as to what to expect from this podcast. I've worked in the film industry for over 20 years, and believe that it's at its best when we include practices of respect, trust, inclusion, and emotional intelligence. In each episode, I'll have one-on-one conversations with extraordinary multi-industry leaders on a wide variety of topics. We'll hear about the experiences that shaped their lives and work, what they learned, and practical tools that we c...2023-01-3004 minWhen is NowWhen is Now TrailerWelcome to When is Now! Hi, I'm Capella! This podcast is based on a chapter in my book, "The Outsiders Guide to Film Making and Life in General."2022-12-0900 min
An Intimate Room of FahoomeDisney Deconstruction: The Lizzie McGuire MovieSpecial guest Victoria joins Fahoome again for a discussion of 2003's The Lizzie McGuire Movie. 2021-01-251h 04An Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 14: Destroying the Artifacts of Washington D.C.Fahoome recounts how he almost peed himself on a plane. He then recounts his middle school trip to the nation's capital. 2021-01-1014 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 13: Everything's Bigger in TexasFahoome is joined by special guest Grace Cunyus. They discuss southern customs, Texas wildlife and Starbucks gambling. 2020-12-3114 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeSpecial: Fahoome Wins the Presidency!An intimate room with President Fahoome. 2020-12-1422 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 12: A Little Makeup ft. EmmieFahoome is joined by special guest Emmie (@metrokoolaid). They discuss healthcare, Andy Dick and theatre. 2020-11-0718 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 11: Pooping in Pita Pit ☠️Fahoome recounts his treacherous journey across Lincoln Park with a migraine. 2020-10-0821 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 10: Failed Orgy ft. VictoriaFahoome speaks with special guest Victoria about the 90s and her failed orgy attempt. 2020-09-2220 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 9: Shadowbanned on TikTokFahoome discusses his TikTok phase, being shadowbanned, corrupt Chicago theatre, and the DNC vs. RNC. Sketch: Ira Glass.2020-08-2628 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 8: Drunk in D.C.Fahoome tells a couple of stories involving coyotes and mimosas.2020-08-1213 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 7: LimeWireFahoome tells a few tales from childhood. Sketch: The Suze Orman Show. 2020-07-2321 min
An Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 6: Projectile Puking in Pakistan and Snoop DoggFahoome has his friend Sana Malik on to tell stories from her life. 2020-06-2717 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 5: Swine FluFahoome tells of how he survived the swine flu in 2009, and how he survived Chicago yuppies. 2020-05-0914 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 4: Vomiting on the 4th of JulyFahoome recounts shenanigans from the summer of 2016. Sketches: Ira Glass. 2020-04-2227 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 3: Harassing Frances McDormand on the Street and Playing DeadFahoome recounts when he played dead, and when he saw Frances McDormand in New York City. Sketches: "Decolonized", and Terry Gross interviews Adam Driver. 2020-03-2719 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 2: Pooping All Over the PlaceFahoome recounts two tales of when his IBS acted up and caused serious damage. Sketches: an Elizabeth Warren campaign commercial, and an intimate conversation between Chasten and Mayor Pete. 2020-01-1217 minAn Intimate Room of FahoomeEpisode 1: Sneaking into Trump TowerFahoome recounts the time he and his cousin snuck into Trump Tower and swam in the pool. Features an Ira Glass sketch. 2019-11-0517 min
Meet the Filmmaker: Interviews from 2013–2014Ramona S. Diaz, Joshua Green, Capella Fahoome: Meet the FilmmakersJoin filmmakers Ramona S. Diaz, Joshua Green, and Capella Fahoome as they discuss their new documentary, "Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey." The film chronicles the rock-n-roll fairy tale story of Filipino Arnel Pineda, who was plucked from YouTube to become the front man for the iconic American rock band, Journey.2013-03-0800 min