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Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 21: "Laura Prevot" Actress, Writer, Director, Survivor This interview features French actress and director Laura Prévot, who discusses her career and her remarkable recovery from a near-total paralysis caused by a severe accident. Laura details her initial paralysis, the rapid but incomplete recovery that surprised her doctors, and the long-term physical and psychological effects she continues to manage. She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about invisible disabilities and shares her perspective on navigating both physical and mental health challenges while pursuing her acting career. The interview also touches upon her experiences in New York City and her hopes for future international projects. F...2024-12-2842 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 20: "Pamela S. Kramer" - Casting Director, Energetic Body Healer, Clairvoyant-Medium, Acting CoachOur today's guest is Pamela Kramer, a casting director, who also works as an energy healer and life coach. The conversation covers her extensive career in casting for various media (film, television, commercials), focusing on the unique challenges and rewards of each. A significant portion discusses her passion for the horror genre, its evolution, and her approach to teaching acting within this context. Finally, Pamela details her work as an energy healer, emphasizing its integration with her casting and coaching, highlighting the importance of presence, intuition, and managing negativity for actors seeking success in the industry.1. Casting...2024-12-1754 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 19: "Bianca Ilich" - Actress, Journalist, Super Bianca, Breast Cancer Survivor BIANCA ILICH, our todays guest, a filmmaker and actress who created a documentary about her experience with breast cancer. The film, which is positive despite its subject matter, follows her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Bianca discusses the challenges she faced, including physical pain, emotional distress, and job loss, but also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and finding support. The interview also covers her post-cancer life, including dating and career aspirations, and her hopes for the film's impact on others facing similar struggles. Ultimately, the conversation highlights Bianca's resilience and her desire to...2024-12-0451 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 18: "Lau Lapides" - Actress, VO Coach, Acting Coach, EntrepreneurLau Lapidis, a successful entrepreneur and voiceover coach, discusses her career journey, starting as an actor before organically transitioning into coaching and founding her company, Lau Lapidis Company. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change, building resilience, and investing in oneself in the highly competitive entertainment industry. Lapidis also provides valuable insights for voiceover actors, including the shift to home studio setups, the need for professional-grade equipment, and the significance of strong demos. Throughout the interview, Lapidis stresses the importance of community, collaboration, and positive energy as crucial elements for navigating the often challenging aspects of the industry.2024-11-2151 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 17: "Mel Johnson Jr" - Actor and ProducerOur todays guest is an actor and producer Mel Johnson Jr., who discusses his expansive career in the performing arts. 👉 more of our podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVbQNN8ZPfLElhofUZtK-rHqUqze-ynr9 Starting with his early passion for theater, Mel chronicles his journey through regional theater, Broadway, and eventually Hollywood, sharing anecdotes about memorable experiences and influential figures. He also reflects on the evolving nature of the industry, particularly the rise of self-taped auditions and the importance of perseverance in navigating a challenging but ultimately rewarding field. Johnson's reflections offer a unique perspective on the intricacies of a life ded...2024-11-151h 23
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 16: "Devin Shacket" - Actress, Casting Director, On-camera Coach, NYU Tisch Adjunct ProfessorYour craft is your greatest tool! Tune into this week's discussion with Devin Shacket, a renowned acting coach in the NYC area currently coaching and directing at NYU! With a former background in casting (at some of the highest agencies in the city), Devin talks about why honing your craft is the key to getting ahead in this competitive industry and gives tips on how to "connect with the character".2024-10-2438 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 15: "Brana Dane" - Supermodel, Actress, Model Labor Rigth AdvocateHello all! Join us today for a chat with Brana Dane, a model and aspiring actress who talks about her experience in the modeling industry and what protective changes she's now advocating for in hopes of improving conditions for workers in her field. From high fashion shows to promotional gigs on social media, Brana's done it all and has so much to share!2024-10-0525 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 14: "Darren Darnborough" - WeAudition.com(For especially our actors out there) You're going to want to tune into this week's episode as we speak with Darren Darnborough, CEO and co-founder of WeAudition, an auditioning platform that seamlessly connects actors to readers for their audition needs! Darren, being a successful working actor himself, talks about how it all began and how he's utilizing his business to create entertainment communities that work together to bring success to one another more than ever before. So sit back and get charged as we talk strategy and planning as an entertainer in a rapidly evolving (worldwide) industry! WeAudition.com2024-09-2643 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 13: "BilaIi Mack" - a network television VFX artist/supervisorThis week we dive into an expansive conversation with guest, Bilali Mack, a network television VFX artist/supervisor. Covering topics of what a VFX artist is and the realities of this ever expanding field in the entertainment industry, we get a first-hand account of what a typical day in the industry life of a professional VFX artist is like and the best way to achieve a successful career in it!2024-09-1950 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 12: "Jes Davi"s - Actress, Artists, ActivistIn this episode we speak with Jes Davis, a film and theater actress and activist raising awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Diagnosed as a young child, Jes has lived with the condition her entire life. Not only has she survived past her former doctors' expectations but she's even learned to thrive. Now, taking on roles not only in front of the camera but with her recent directorial debut, she's now operating behind the scenes as well! Join us for this special conversation as Jes discusses how she's artistically pushing social norms while advocating for chronic diseases in the entertainment industry...2024-09-061h 02
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 11: "Mie Iwatsuki"Join us as we speak next with a modern world muse who is set out to redefine the image of what a muse should be, Mie Iwatsuki! Immigrating from Japan, Mie knew early on that she had a deep love for the visual arts, especially that of painting. Despite her family's wishes, she immigrated to the USA to follow her dreams. The last thing Mie expected was to come face to face with the deep political and social politics that rattles the nation (especially during a time not too far from the major civil rights movements era). Through it...2024-08-2247 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 10: "Mingjie Li"Our guest, Mingjie Li, will be sharing her unique journey with us. Her talk will cover her move from China to the US, exploring the cultural differences she encountered and her transition from a career in public health to a new path in acting, writing, and film production.2024-08-1122 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 9: "Sharine Atif"In this episode we speak with Sharine Atif, a talented filmmaker reigning all the way from Cairo, Egypt! With an Egyptian-Italian American background, Sharin talks about her life's work in entertainment as she strives to shine a light on the struggles faced by women in the work industry not only in Egypt but worldwide (very much so including the USA). We also dive into the evolving Indie film industry of Egypt as well as other regions of the Middle East and how it's currently giving a platform to the voiceless in those communities. Join us as we unveil this...2024-08-0133 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 8: "Tamara Jones"Today our co-host, actress, model and filmmaker, will share her childhood struggles, her fight for making changes, and her career.2024-07-1935 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 7: "Project Blackbird - Meeting with Alexandra Miles"In this episode we speak with Alexandra Miles, founder of PROJECT BLACKBIRD Inc., producer, actor and non-profit founder with a focus on narrative film and mental health impact. Alexandra tours College campuses and fortunate 500 companies with an event addressing mental health stigma in underrepresented communities. Currently producing ‘ED’, a narrative feature thriller depicting the diversity and relationships behind the walls of an eating disorder treatment center, and the monster, ED, living within each mind. 2024-07-1135 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 6: "Christina July Kim"In this episode, we speak with Christina July Kim, an Indie-film producer as she shares her experience early on as a Korean-American performer as well as a realistic take on navigating the entertainment industry postpartum and how to overcome the new obstacles of balancing family and work-life.2024-07-0440 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 5: "Brian Chin - President of the One-On-One / Next Level Studio Network"In this episode we speak with Brian Chin, president of One-on-One/Next Level Studio Network as he talks about One-on-One's background and how it can be used as a platform and tool for performers and filmmakers. He also reveals all of the updates One-on-One has undergone in the last few years to adapt and revitalize its approach to aiding in the success of aspirants in the entertainment industry now more than ever before.Join as Brian discusses tips to new and old performers alike in our changed post-pandemic, post-strike industry. 2024-06-2640 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 4: "Bianca Ilich Part 2"Join us for part 2 in our conversation with Biance Illich, as she continues to her story about surviving her fight against cancer while balancing work life and economic hardship and how she was able to not only overcome but prosper on the other side of it all.2024-06-2019 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 3: "Bianca Ilich - Part 1"Today we'll speak with special guest, Bianca Ilich, as she dives into her inspiring story as a Bulgarian immigrant and breast cancer survivor making waves in our entertainment industry. In this talk, Bianca shares about her transition from entertainment in Bulgaria to the United States and how she battled cancer while simultaneously navigating our industry through the pandemic.Now she raises awareness about health battles potentially faced as a performer and industry professional , encouraging others who may face similar challenges.2024-06-1319 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 2: "Post Strike Era"Welcome to our new Podcast, where we dive into the multifaceted world of entertainment while shining a light on the often-overlooked nuance challenges and obstacles faced within the industry.Today we will discuss the various challenges that were faced in our entertainment industry during and now post SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.2024-06-0518 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryEpisode 1: "Pandemic Times"In today's episode we will talk discuss "Pandemic Times".The entertainment industry faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, with productions halted, theaters closed, and events canceled. It forced everyone involved to adapt rapidly to new circumstances, both personally and professionally.Exploring how individuals within the industry coped with these changes and the mental health implications is crucial. From actors and musicians to crew members and event organizers, each faced unique struggles and had to find ways to navigate the uncertainty.Additionally, examining how the industry itself transformed during this time is fascinating. The...2024-06-0218 min
Unveiling the Entertainment IndustryTrailerWelcome to our new Podcast, where we dive into the multifaceted world of entertainment while shining a light on the often-overlooked struggles and mental health challenges within the industry. Join us as we navigate the glitz and glamour alongside the grit and vulnerability of those who bring our favorite movies, music, and TV shows to life. From sharing personal experiences to exploring the broader societal impact, we tackle topics ranging from the pressures of fame and artistic burnout to the stigma surrounding mental health in Hollywood and beyond. In each episode, we engage in candid conversations with...2024-06-0201 min