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Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkFIVE WITH A FALCON: Annabella Valle, Theater & Film/Video Production (COMM '25)Annabella Valle (COMM ‘25) studied both Theater and Film and Video Production at Fitchburg State University as a Communications Media major. In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Annabella shares her passion for Fitchburg State’s theater program -- in particular the impact of Professors Mary Vreeland and Kelly Morgan on her professional and personal growth as an actor and filmmaker. She also makes the case for why every student would benefit from taking theater courses, as it helped her develop her own public speaking and time management skills. Annabella also reflects on how taking advantage of the uni...
2025-06-0605 min
Conversations with Coach LAThe Art of Setting Boundaries: Saying No Without Guilt🔸 Episode OverviewBoundaries are not just about saying "no"—they're about saying "yes" to what truly matters. In this powerful episode, Coach LA sits down with media powerhouse Tonia Magras, COO of Hull Bay Productions, to talk about the sacred act of setting boundaries—without guilt, shame, or apology.From decades of navigating the media world to telling raw and real stories through film, Tonia exemplifies how boundary-setting can become a personal and professional superpower. We’ll explore her journey as a leader, creative, and survivor—and how honoring her truth gave birth to her most person...
2025-05-151h 02
The Culture Show PodcastJune 17, 2024 - More Than Our Skin and Alan CummingIn the documentary film “More Than Our Skin,” five women share their stories about what it’s like to live with vitiligo, an autoimmune disease in which the skin loses its pigment cells, resulting in discolored patches throughout the body. As the film details, while the disease can’t kill you, it can kill your spirit as people with vitiligo are more prone to depression, social stigmatization and isolation. Tonia Magras, the producer and director of the film, and Valarie Molyneaux, one of the women featured in this documentary, join The Culture Show to talk about their work.From...
2024-06-1741 min
Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast NetworkGETTING TO THE POINT: Honors Students Explore Afro/Africanfuturism at Library Literature FairThe Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted poster presentations of Honors student work on November 29, 2023 at a literature fair entitled "A Journey into What's Possible: An Exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism." The event and reception was the culmination of a semester long student exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism in Dr. Kisha Tracy's Honors Seminar in Literature course (HON 2100). In this episode of Getting to the Point, Tonia Magras speaks to the Judges' Choice Award winner, Autumn Garceu (junior, ECON), and Visitors' Choice Award winner, Julia Arena (junior, EXSS), about their experiences in Dr. Tracy's course, their participation in th...
2024-01-1918 min
Defining YOU with Helena J#10 Live the story you want to tell with Tonia MagrasEver have the feeling that you were meant for more? Like your current job is too small for your potential? Like there is so much more you can give to the world? The truth is that very few people question the status quo. They stay in the same job year after year for many different reasons. But at one point, you might get the courage to stand up and discover what you were meant to do in the world. And when that moment happens, your life will completely change. Our Gu...
2022-04-191h 06
VITFriends VITILIGO Support GroupLiving Life and Love at Night Special Edition: Tonia MagrasTune in to this special edition of Living Life and Love at Night. My special guest is Tania Magras from Hull Bay Productions. She is the producer of the More Than Our Skin documentary and has been featured on our podcast before. Tania gives us some insight into her upcoming film featuring members of the vitiligo community and the impact it has had on her life. We dive into other topics important to the vitiligo community, as well. Listen to the end of the show, so you can find out how you can support this very important documentary.
2021-11-2043 min