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Mixed Up | Saira Umar14. How I Got Into the Animation Industry (Part 2) | 2022 - 2024 UpdateToday I'm picking back off where I left of at the end of 2021 with my search for a job in the animation industry. SPOILER, I did it! I got a PA job after ~25+ interviews at studios like Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, Dreamworks, and more!
- 2022 - 2024 Interview and Job Update
- Other Career Updates
Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira
YouTube | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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Mashq Talks PodcastEp. 75: Rj Umar Nisar Ft. Saira Mehraj & Asma Jan | Naat Singers | BQE SoftwareSaira Mehraj & Asma Jan are two young Naat Singers ( Naat Khawan ) born and brought up in a small village in Pulwama District. At a young age, they performed on many stages including Television shows and radio. Tune-in to Podcast !2022-04-2418 min
Mixed Up | Saira Umar13. Resumes of Almost Successes | An Extensive List of Missed OpportunitiesToday I talk about opportunities that just didn't work out for one reason or another-- from commission artwork that wasn't paid for, to a documentary series, to The Hunger Games Musical.
Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2022-01-1826 minMixed Up | Saira Umar12. Getting into the Animation Industry | My Journey So Far (2021 Recap)Today I talk about the dozen+ interviews I've had so far when trying to break into the animation industry. The positions were mainly Production Assistant (PA) jobs, but a few were Writer's Assistant/Script Coordinator and other assistant (Executive Assistant, Administrative) jobs! These were across ~7 studios/orgs, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, DreamWorks, Titmouse, and Warner Brothers. I talk about how I got the interviews, and briefly about the interview process, as well as lessons I learned along the way. Happy to discuss more on the topic or answer questions as well!
Agenda:
- Disclaimers
2022-01-0554 minMixed Up | Saira Umar11. Resume of Failures | Every Rejection I've HadToday I talk about every rejection or "failure" I've had, from Theater shows to Jobs, to other smaller opportunities, and what all of this has taught me. I also talk a little bit about what I've been up to the last 8 months, and preview what I'll be talking about in upcoming episodes... whenever they may be. :)
Time Stamps:
03:28 Theater
11:40 Jobs
24:00 Contests, etc.
25:00 Reflections & Lessons
Keep up with me on my socials!
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ | @sairahannah_
YouTube | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify2021-10-2132 min
Freitagsansprache - Stimme des KalifenHadhrat Umar (RA) - Teil 10 | 16.07.2021In dieser Freitagsansprache sprach der Kalif über folgende Themen: - Das Mitwirken von Hazrat Umar (ra) bei verschiedenen Feldzügen- Der starke Einfluss von Hazrat Umar (ra) - Die Schlacht von Namariq- Die Schlacht von Jisr- Totengebet : - Herr Fathi Abdus Salam Mubarak - Frau Razia Begum - Frau Saira Sultan - Frau Ghusoon al-Mahzawani #islam #ahmadiyya Kostenlose und kompetente 24/7 Islam Info-Hotlines: 0800 210 77 58 (deutsch) 0800 000 13 25 (türkisch) oder 0800 589 33 82 (arabisch). https://www.alislam.org https://www.ahmadiyya.de https://www.islamahmadiyya.net Islamische Eulogien: S...2021-07-1757 minMixed Up | Saira Umar10. Giant Ads of my Face | Working at a Professional TheaterToday we talk about our experiences in a local professional theater company. I recall my memories auditioning and doing summer camps there. Then I talk about being a model for their ad campaigns as well as some of the feedback that they gave me about my acting, singing, and dancing. I also explain how I started off as a camper and work my way to working there.
Show Notes
Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira
YouTube | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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Support this podcast: http...2021-02-0634 minMixed Up | Saira Umar9. Disney College Program | All About ItToday we talk about our favorite memories from living and working at Walt Disney World. I talk about the events I went to, locations I worked (over 25!), roles I would've liked, classes, tips, and regrets. Learn all about the experience of working at Disney for a semester from an alumni of the program!
Show Notes (YouTube Videos with more info)
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_
YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2021-01-301h 03Mixed Up | Saira Umar8. Days, Weeks, Months & Planets | How They Got Their NamesToday we talk about how the days, weeks, months and planets get their names (hint: Roman & Norse Gods) and how latin roots are still in our everyday language, including how the romance languages differ (French, Spanish, English) and their roots. Join us into this deep (ish) dive into etymology, astrology, and pop cultures' use of Latin, Roman & Classical words.
Show Notes
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_
YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2021-01-2339 minMixed Up | Saira Umar7. It's all Greek to me! | Greek Mythology & Culture, History, Facts + QuizToday I talk about my love for Greek Mythology and the different classes and research I've done for it. Matthew takes a pop quiz and I re-teach him some Greek Myth not-so-basics. I talk about book series and tv shows based on Greek & Roman culture.
Show Notes
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_
YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2021-01-1658 minMixed Up | Saira Umar6. The Best of Things in the Worst of Years | Favorites of 2020Today we talk about our favorite TV Shows, Movies, Books, Foods, Activities, and other highlights of the year!
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Netflix: Emily in Paris, Start-Up, Mismatched, Masaba Masaba, Never Have I Ever, The Circle, BLACKPINK Light Up The Sky, Enola Holmes, Over the Moon, Princess Switched Switched Again, Jingle Jangle, Boss Baby Back in Business
Disney+: Magic of Animal Kingdom, One Day at Disney, Imagineering Story, Inside Pixar, Marvel 616, Mulan, Soul
Other: The Challenge (MTV), Alex Rider (Prime), Cleopatra in Space (Peacock)
Captive Kingdom (Jennifer Nielsen), A Song of Wraiths...2020-12-2946 min
Wow Be PodcastStory of Dilip KumarSHOW LESSMuhammad Yusuf Khan professionally known as Dilip Kumar is the veteran Indian film actor. He is considered one of the finest actors of his time. He was popularly known as 'Tragedy King' due to his fame for tragic or sad roles. He has been honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and also awarded with Pakistan's highest civilian honor, Nishan-e-Imtiaz. The charismatic influence of Bollywood cinema on millions of people and the first name that comes to your mind is the legendary actor Dilip Kumar who dominated the film industry for decades with his unparalleled acting skills. Dilip Sahab was...2020-12-0735 minMixed Up | Saira Umar5. To AP or not to AP | AP classes are a joke... take as many as you can!Today we discuss the AP classes we took in high school and if they are worth taking. What's the difference between AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, and College Classes? Are they really harder, and do colleges care?
We also discuss the education system in general and how academic pressure can lead to less learning.
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_
YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2020-11-2159 minMixed Up | Saira Umar4. Disney University, Disney Field Trips & College Courses (Part 2)Today Saira talks about her Disney Field Trip in College as well as the Business class that came with it, and the YES Programs (Youth Education Series) that take you backstage. She also talks about her Moana ride design project that was for this class, and the new Disney firework show she designed (that's on YouTube now!)
Social Media: www.about.me/sairaumar
YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar
Instagram and Twitter: @_PrincessSaira_
Email: mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2020-11-0740 minMixed Up | Saira Umar3. Disney Field Trips (Part 1) | All About School Trips to DisneyIn today's episode, Saira discusses her high school senior year field trip to Disney World. She reviews the agenda and shares some tips and funny stories, and talks about their Musical Theater Workshop.
Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_
YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2020-10-1755 minMixed Up | Saira Umar2. Hindsight is 2020 | School & Jobs, Disney Parks, and other effects of COVID-19Today Saira talks about the year 2020 was-- what the expectations vs. reality were, how quarantine and COVID have changed things for the better and worse. Topics include how schooling and education has changed, hobbies, the environment, and about Disney parks re-opening.
Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_
Youtube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support2020-09-1941 minMixed Up | Saira Umar1. Your Friendly Neighborhood Saira | Introduction & Get To Know Me TagHello everyone!
In this first episode of Mixed Up, Saira explains both the title of the episode, the title of the podcast, and the origins behind her name. She talks a little bit about her background and many interests including Disney, reading & writing, art & musical theater. She also answers a fun get to know you tag-- find out the last time she cried, if she uses sarcasm, and most shockingly, what color her eyes are!
Social Media: www.about.me/sairaumar
Email: mixedupsaira@gmail.com
Get To Know You Tag from...2020-02-2827 min