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We Got LuckyNEW STUDIO SPACE!I just moved everything into my own personal studio space! I want to thank everyone for being amazingly patient and leading towards new episodes in the future! Also reach out to fellow content creators of what they want to learn about filming and editing content!Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative, LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comIG: courtney_adkissonX: risenfireprod2025-05-0618 minWe Got LuckyFavorite Cinematic Storytelling GamesI got to geek out about games! Cinematics, the writing, what has impacted me since college. Games mentioned below are horror ish based or semi-violent so proceed with caution:Games Mentioned:Bioshock SeriesMass EffectDragon AgeDead SpaceResident Evil BiohazardStill Wakes the DeepRed Dead Redemption 2Honorable Mentions: Until Dawn, Alien Isolation, Halo, and God of War.Let me know in the comments what your favorite games are that have awesome stories (I...2025-03-0843 minWe Got LuckyI FINISHED MY FIRST BOOK DRAFT! (And Updates)Giving you guys some updates including an acapella upload of Three Days Grace, connecting with content creators and friends AND finishing my first official book draft (of MY book). So excited!Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney Adkissoncourtadkisson@gmail.comRisen Fire Creative, LLCIG: courtneyadkissonwritesX: risenfireprodSubstack: courtneyadkisson.substack.comChristopher ShirkBook: The Aos Si's Gift, A Novel of the Wolf of Vespin (check out website to find your copies!)IG: chrisshirkwriter2025-02-2125 minWe Got LuckyGoals of 2025 (HAPPY NEW YEAR!)Happy 2025! Yes it's late, but here are some updates. I hope everyone had a great start of the year already. Below are links to follow myself (and my husband) on our year long journey.
Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: courtneyadkissonwrites
X: risenfireprod
Substack: courtneyadkisson.substack.com
Husband's Book:
The Aos Si's Gift A Novel of the Wolf of Vespin
by Christopher Shirk
Christopher Shirk (where...2025-01-2819 minWe Got LuckyI've Officially Rebranded (As a Writer)I had a massive decision that I've now rebranded as officially a writer to the public. Going through the mental changes that has done, creating a new Substack account and what I plan on for the rest of the year. I also of course promoted my husband's book again which is on sale until Christmas Eve!
Host: Courtney Adkisson
IG: courtneyadkissonwrites
X: risenfireprod
Substack: www.courtneyadkisson.substack.com
Linktr.ee/courtneyadkisson
Christopher Shirk
The Aos Si's Gift: A Novel...2024-11-3031 minWe Got LuckyBOOK DEBUT: The Aos Si's Gift A Novel of the Wolf of Vespin by Christopher ShirkAnnouncing my husband's debut novel (first of a series)! The Aos Si's Gift A Novel of the Wolf of Vespin is a brand new indie fantasy series that is now available globally (Amazon, B&N, Walmart, Bookshop.org and more)! I go through the process of how it came to be and be sure to share to your amazing writing/indie/fun fantasy community. Look below on links for the book and send my beautiful husband some love and celebrate with him!
Much love!
Courtney
Discounted Book link (until Dec 6...2024-11-1320 minWe Got LuckyImportance of Stepping BackHad to step away from a lot of things including social media, creative projects, etc. because sometimes your mind just spirals. Talking about my experiences after the last episode and how we're moving forward. Reading, writing, helping my husband with his projects and looking forward to fall.2024-08-2730 minWe Got LuckyChatting with Vinny Ali!If you didn't know him before, Vinny Ali is an aspiring actor, creative and friend of mine for 16 years. And I finally got him on the podcast. Talking about his podcast, the radio drama role he played on mine and even some crazy people he's met at conventions (Steve Blum, Kevin Conroy, Cary Elwes and even Patrick Stewart)! It was a great just hang out session with him and so honored to have him in my life.
Host/Creator: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
...2024-08-061h 05We Got LuckyExciting Updates! (Bonus Mini Episode)Wanted to update you guys on a very cool couple weeks. From being a guest on a friend's podcast to editing a radio drama. I can't wait to tell you about it! Plus I get to test out Riverside video recording.
Host/Creator: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod2024-07-3008 minWe Got LuckyImportance of RechargingBeen able to recharge, get creative with projects and just visit people while in town. All necessary to grow, heal and regroup. Just wanted to give you guys some updates.
Host/Creator: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod2024-07-1934 minWe Got LuckyWe Got Lucky Trailer 2Look there's a face! Diving into the video world of Spotify for you amazing viewers. Let me know if you enjoy the new format in the lasted episode!
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Podcast: We Got Lucky
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod
Intro/Outro Music: "Tasty Waves" by National Sweetheart2024-07-0300 minWe Got LuckyWe Got Lucky Trailer 1My first official dive into the video world of the podcast. But come and join me on some life discussions, careers, and just straight up nostalgia.
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Podcast: We Got Lucky
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod
Intro/Outro Music: "Tasty Waves" by National Sweetheart
2024-07-0300 minWe Got LuckyOH LOOK A FACE! (First Video Episode)Hi! Let me officially "see" you and just giving a bit of life updates! Hope you enjoy my first face/camera experience on Spotify!
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
business email: courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod
Intro/Outro Music: "Tasty Waves" by National Sweetheart2024-07-0336 minWe Got LuckyOn Set StoriesBeen filmmaking since 2012. Directing, videography, live events, and acting. There's so many stories and so many amazing people along the way.
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfirproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod
Crew Mentions: Brian Hart, Nora Long, Carlean McWright, Mike Hardy, Derek Griffin
Other Mentions (Actors/Actresses): Joey Stuckey, Vinny Ali, Ali Evarts, Johnny Landers, Phil Filsoof, Masiah Mitchell, Le'Priesh Roman, Jennifer-Marie Smith
Films: www.vimeo.com/cadkisson
2024-06-181h 12We Got LuckyWriting Your Journey (Through Scriptwriting)Writing films or stories of any medium can be hard. We talk about script formatting, the hero's journey and more on how to make your story effective in the scriptwriting world.
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod
Books:
The Scriptwriters Bible (any version)
Save the Cat by Blake Snyder
The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell
The Archetypes and the Unconscious by Carl Jung
2024-06-1255 minWe Got LuckyFilming Real StoriesMy take of being a documentary producer especially in the music world behind the scenes. My work especially with Emmy nominated student film, Life in Sound with Joey Stuckey and my thesis film Don't Blink.
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
courtadkisson@gmail.com
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod
Mentioned: Joey Stuckey @jstuckeymusic and Nora Long @norajanelong and film faculty at SCAD Atlanta.
Life in Sound video:
“Life In Sound with Joey Stuckey” by Courtney Adki...2024-06-0452 minWe Got LuckyWe Got Books!Current reading list, book recommendations and even books I didn't like.
Host/Producer: Courtney Adkisson
Risen Fire Creative, LLC
IG: risenfireproductions
Twitter: risenfireprod2024-05-3045 minWe Got LuckyBehind the Scenes as a Writer (and Self Publishing)We took the risk of self-publishing my husband's fantasy series. This is what we are learning and want to help other authors/creatives know the tools they need to get here.
Main things to think about
Copyright
Starting your own LLC
Business Accounts
Vendors (Amazon/Barnes&Noble, etc.)
ISBN Numbers.
This is what we did. In no way is this legal advice or how universally everyone does it.
Host/Creator: Courtney Adkisson
...2024-05-171h 25We Got LuckyMy Ride or Die (My Husband)We've known each other for 16 years. It was such an unexpected ride. But I wouldn't change the world. This is my story of how I met my husband how we're still together through thick and thin.
Wedding Song: SafetySuit - Never Stop Trying (Wedding and non Wedding Versions are good).2024-05-0748 minWe Got LuckyCreating a Radio Drama (Beyond the Legends)Deep diving into the process of creating a radio drama series, podcast or just a genuine episode. Snippets from EP 1 of Beyond the Legends Podcast: The Barren Lands. Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative, LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/courtneyadkissonBeyond the Legends Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3VObD6hTXqDZ0fTDcrlj06?si=af7b7fc001fe40ddVinny AliPulling Back the Curtain with Vinny Ali: https://open.spotify...2024-04-3039 minWe Got LuckyHey I Exist (Job Apps)Job applications, job markets and how to tell people "hey I exist" to get that next opportunity. Are the job postings effective? Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative, LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/courtneyadkissonPulling Back the Curtain with Vinny Alihttps://open.spotify.com/show/1Y76iZ5vtlxVw1J9d0yPti?si=2b5a2c9d18314e4dVinny Alivinnyalipodcast@gmail.com@ali_vinny2024-04-2554 minWe Got LuckyFantastic Fur FamilyWhy not talk about our furry family members. Going through childhood pets to my current dog and cats. It's always fun to have an additional member of the family. And he is the inspiration of "We Got Lucky". Literally.Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/courtneyadkisson2024-04-161h 06We Got LuckyFilm RevivalTransferring to film school helped me mentally after my chaotic start in college. Here's what my film schools did for me as a creative as well as diving into the struggles of starting my career, finding new friends and getting my life back. Now as a storyteller.Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative, LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comlinktr.ee/courtneyadkisson"Don't Blink" MFA Thesis film: https://vimeo.com/5494103492024-04-111h 01We Got LuckyDrama, Stress and Anxiety (College Life)Going through college can be rough. So here is the good, the bad and the ugly of an art student. From gaining friends, failed relationships, stress/anxiety to eating disorders, all this needed to happen to be the person I am today.**talks about anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, anorexia, and therapy recovery.**Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative, LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comIG: courtney_adkissonX: risenfireprodSubstack: courtneyadkisson.substack.comYouTube Channel...2024-04-051h 16We Got LuckyBeginnings of an ArtistEveryone starts somewhere. I started with Richard Scarry books and Lord of the Rings fantasies. From being a storyteller, a reader, an artist and a musician I found my interests at 5 years old. Going over childhood nostalgia of what made me an artist up to today. Maybe it'll bring up some memories for you too.Host/Producer/Editor: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative, LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comIG: courtney_adkissonTwitter: risenfireprodSubstack: courtneyadkisson.substack.com2024-03-2143 minWe Got LuckyWhy I Left My 9-5Leaving my 9-5 life was absolutely terrifying. But my experience with leaving opened my eyes to finding my own life again. This is my experience from being in the world of deadlines, grind culture to suddenly being home and taking care of me.Producer/Host: Courtney AdkissonRisen Fire Creative LLCcourtadkisson@gmail.comX: risenfireprodIG: courtneyadkissonwritesSubstack: courtneyadkisson.substack.comEpisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QRRQvrHBs9g2024-03-1440 min