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Where We LandNew year, old traditions l Just UsIn this episode we share the Peruvian New Year traditions we’ve participated in over the years, from burning life-size dolls to flowering baths, we get into all of it.We also discuss our New Year’s resolutions and our shots at making them stick. Claudia shares the culture clash she experienced with the term 'cuffing season' and Luciana talks about how she's started the year in a decluttering phase.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.
2026-01-1943 minWhere We LandMission-driven work & two kids with Claudia HelmsClaudia Helms is the Program Director for Latin America & the Caribbean at the D.C. based think tank Global Financial Integrity. Originally from Peru, Claudia has been in the US for over a decade. Claudia shares how her career led her to immigrate, how a planned move to Australia was thwarted by a trip to D.C. and how a planned move to Boston was derailed when she met her husband.We also talked to Claudia about how she balances her passion for working all over Latin America and being a mom of two...
2026-01-1254 minWhere We LandWhere We Land in 2025 l Just UsTo close out the year, we share the origin story of the podcast: why we started it, how we put it together, and the difficulties along the way. We also talk about unexpected moments, what made us the most nervous, our favorite episodes to record and many more behind the scenes details. Where We Land will be back with a new episode on January 11th (8 pm EST).WATCH on YouTube!LINKS TO EPISODES MENTIONED:Shakira, Ricky Martin... Taylor Swift: Music that crosses culturesSupportive w...
2025-12-1535 minWhere We LandCoalescing identities with Farrah DanielAfter spending her childhood in Haiti, Farrah Daniel moved with her family to the US. The next few years were marked by her struggle to quickly learn English, find her place within Black culture in America, obey her religious upbringing, keep up with her French and Creole, and do as her parents’ asked. It took several years, but Farrah has managed to navigate her way through, sort, and reckon with all the cultural identities that collided within her as an 8 year old when she first arrived in Florida.Today, Farrah is a writer based in...
2025-12-0851 minWhere We LandFar from home for the holidays l Just UsAs immigrants living in the US, we haven’t always been able to go home to Peru for the holidays. While it can be rough to not go home, it also opens the door to celebrate in new ways. In this episode we share our experiences spending all kinds of holidays and important occasions far from home, and even family.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.co...
2025-12-0142 minWhere We LandImmigrating for a relationship with Marianna De LucaAt 30 years old, Marianna De Luca, a successful lawyer in Costa Rica, had just purchased a new apartment and had no plans to ever leave her home town of San Jose. Until, during a girls trip visiting a friend in DC, she fell in love. But how do you leave your life behind for the chance at something new? Watch our conversation with Marianna about taking a chance on a different life and the challenges of starting over.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your...
2025-11-2453 minWhere We LandNobody Wants This: adult relationships and cultural differences l Just UsNobody Wants This is a show we binged each season of and couldn’t help but relate to the cultural differences and culture clashes shown on screen. In this episode we explore the complicated nature of dating someone with a different cultural background and the negotiations that come with that. We also discuss our favorite pieces of culture depicted in the show, and of course, we dive into what we enjoyed so much about the series.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or...
2025-11-1743 minWhere We LandSneaking your way into Hollywood with Carlos MeléndezCarlos Meléndez is a writer/director of film and television specializing in the horror, thriller and fantasy genres (learn about his projects here). Born in Mexico City, Carlos sneakily made his way to Film School in LA at 18. But after finishing his studies he didn’t feel quite prepared to take on Hollywood just yet. After twenty years of painstaking work and success in Mexico, Carlos returned to LA last year. You can watch his TV series My Encounter With Evil on Netflix.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:
2025-11-1050 minWhere We LandFriendship among immigrants l Just UsIn this episode we talk about making friends in a new country. Specifically, making immigrant friends when you yourself have also immigrated abroad. We discuss how it’s easy to relate to someone who, like you, isn’t from here. We also talk about the additional ease of making friends with someone who moved here from the same country you did, and the difficulties of connecting with fellow immigrants who come from very different backgrounds than you.We also get into the culture clash of visiting a honky tonk for the first time, and Luci...
2025-11-0347 minWhere We LandFeeling behind and catching up with Miguel Angel HitoMiguel Angel Hito works in marketing at Google, but when he was 26 Miguel had yet to fulfill his dream of going to college. Born in Peru, his first experience abroad was right out of high school living in Japan. After four languages, countless jobs and a move to Miami, Miguel finally made it to community college. There was still a way to go for him to feel ‘caught up’ to his peers, but he was on his way. Watch our conversation where he shares the full story!WATCH on YouTube!RE...
2025-10-2745 minWhere We LandThe Summer I Turned Pretty: boys, growth and living abroad l Just UsThe Summer I Turned Pretty quickly became Luciana’s favorite show, so we had to find a way to talk about it on the pod. We explore the ups and downs of Belly’s experience living abroad in Paris, and the multicultural moments depicted in the show. And of course, we dive into what we loved so much about the show.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmai...
2025-10-2039 minWhere We LandProducing a life in Hollywood with Zosia GarciaZosia Garcia is a movie and TV producer based in LA. Originally from Puebla, Mexico, Zosia left her home town right out of college to pursue an acting career in LA. She quickly pivoted to producing and has been climbing the industry ladder ever since. Zosia shares her ambitions of winning an Oscar, what it’s like to constantly travel for work, and what producers actually do in Hollywood. We also get into the challenges of visiting home when you live abroad, what she’s inherited from her Mexican and Polish backgrounds, and why ‘me la p...
2025-10-1347 minWhere We LandOur relationship to food in Peru vs the US l Just UsIf you’ve ever spent time abroad, you might have noticed people eat different foods, have meals at times you’re not used to, or have a different idea of what constitutes an every-day meal. We’ve definitely noticed differences with how Peruvians and Americans each relate to food and we share them on this episode. We also get into the culture clash of purses you can’t fully close, and Luciana’s current fave: Pumpkin Spice Season (aka Fall).WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:...
2025-10-0635 minWhere We LandDisordered eating & health coaching with Lina SalazarLina Salazar is based in D.C. and works in food security, a career she found her way into after working towards recovery from an eating disorder. Food, it seems, has been central to Lina’s life since she was a teenager (when her disordered eating started), eventually contributing to her wanting to leave her hometown of Bogota, Colombia in her twenties. From there, Lina’s life abroad began, but the road to recovery was still a ways away.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your...
2025-09-2946 minWhere We LandShakira, Ricky Martin... Taylor Swift: Music that crosses culturesIf you were born outside the US like us, you’ve probably loved an artist that was huge in your region but completely unknown in other parts of the world. Or maybe there are certain US artists you’ve loved while living here and when you traveled abroad, discovered nobody knew them. So, why are some singers global sensations while others can’t seem to ‘cross over’? We talk all about this and share our experiences loving lesser known artists and global superstars.We also get into the culture clash of punctuality in Peru vs in the...
2025-09-2241 minWhere We LandMoving back home before finding success with Miguel SagazMiguel Sagaz is an actor, host, journalist and client partner in the entertainment industry. Based in LA but originally from Mexico City, Miguel moved to the US to try to make it in Hollywood. When his first attempt didn't work, he moved back to Mexico, gained more experience, and tried again. This time, he found the success he was looking for. WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@g...
2025-09-1552 minWhere We LandSinners: music, culture and crying l Just UsThe movie Sinners (2025) is layered with metaphors and symbolism that you can apply to a lot of different real world issues: racism, cultural appropriation, freedom, identity, systemic oppression, art vs commerce, etc. In this episode we bring our immigrant and multicultural lens to this film.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod
2025-09-0843 minWhere We LandFrom Ballerina to PhD: achieving against the odds with Johanna ArenazaJohanna Arenaza is a psychologist based in Washington D.C. Born in Bilbao, Spain, Johanna left her home country at 18 to study at the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York City without knowing much, if any, English. In a few years Johanna went from a full-time ballerina who didn’t speak English, to a psychology student who would go on to get a PhD.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Sh...
2025-09-0156 minWhere We LandAwkward convos: marriage, kids, neither? l Just UsIf you’re a single, childfree woman visiting your conservative hometown, there are certain questions you tend to get asked: Why are you still single? Don’t you want to get married? How are you going to have kids? In this episode we dive into those awkward moments and how we navigate them. We also talk about the culture clash of restaurant reservations and Luciana’s birthday celebrations!WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a questio...
2025-08-2537 minWhere We LandLA, acting and keeping the dream alive with Mariana VílchezMariana Vílchez is an actress from Peru who spent 12 years living in Los Angeles and working in Hollywood before she had to move back to Peru when her talent visa didn’t get renewed. Mariana shares how the lessons in resilience and adaptability that she learned working as an actress eventually prepared her for the unexpected life changing event of having to move ‘back home’ to a place that hadn’t been her home in over a decade.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immi...
2025-08-1854 minWhere We LandChristmas cards and feeling homesick l Just UsAs two people that have moved around quite a bit, it’s safe to say we’ve felt homesick more than once. So on today’s episode we share our experiences with homesickness and the coping mechanisms we’ve used.We also try –unsuccessfully– to figure out what the deal is with Christmas cards in the U.S. (what do they mean?? We still don’t know!) And one of us makes a strong case for why we should all be watching The Eternaut on Netflix.WATCH on YouTube!
2025-08-1135 min
GAMG Stories Show: Where God And My Girlfriends Meet and GrowGAMG Stories Show | From Rat Race to JOY Space: Val PettyHow do you get from rat race to joy space in your life? Val Petty will tell you how as we discuss the journey her book, DESIGNED FOR JOY, will take you through!
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0:00 - Teaser/Introduction
1:00 - About the Experiential Journey of Val's book
1:40 - How Essential Oils Pair With This Book
2:30 - Tools for Everyday problems + Roots From the Past?
4:00 - Val's Toolbox: Before & After
5:05 - Solutions for Kids
6:02 - What is This Journey...
2025-08-0530 minWhere We LandBig avocados and knowing you’ll live abroad with Andrea MoncadaAndrea Moncada is a political analyst based in Oxford. She was born in Peru, but by 7 had already lived in three different countries. Andrea says she knew even as a child that her life would take place abroad.Now in her 30’s and expecting her first child, she feels very strongly about passing down her Peruvian heritage. In our conversation she details how her time in the U.S. as a young girl shaped her and how she ended up in the UK. Andrea also tells the story of the time she answered the door to a co...
2025-08-0449 minWhere We LandScrooge McDuck and career restarts l Just UsThis week we talk about how immigrating often means starting your career all over again or at least having to endure a setback (unless you happened to immigrate for a promotion, of course). Navigating the practical and emotional aspects of what you hope is a short term risk for a long term reward is challenging. We share our experiences and the conversations we’ve had with countless friends who have had to face the same difficulty.We also chat about NYC footwear, Scrooge McDuck, carseats and Adults on Hulu.WA...
2025-07-2831 minWhere We LandFamily lore and the guts to be an artist with Fareeha KhanFareeha Khan is a comedian and artist born in Pakistan who moved to the U.S. as a child. We spoke with Fareeha about the ‘family lore’ immigrant kids cobble together to fill in the blanks in their lives, not remembering stressful parts of your childhood, and mustering the courage to become an artist.We also talked about harsh immigrant parents and being a comedian. Fareeha is based in Brooklyn and often performs there. Follow her on instagram for information on upcoming shows (@fareeeezy)WATCH this episode on YouTube!
2025-07-2148 minWhere We LandCall Her Daddy and what do you call home? l Just UsIn this episode we talk about the concept of ‘home’ and how it can take new shapes over time. Can you have more than one home at a time? Is home necessarily a place? We also share the different things that have represented ‘home’ for us over our lives (and multiple moves). Additionally, we talk about the culture shock of U.S. credit scores and A/C, as well as our current faves: Alex Cooper on Armchair Expert and Ira Madison III leaving Keep It!WATCH on YouTubeREACH O...
2025-07-1437 minWhere We LandRapping in the club and parental pressure with Alex Liu (LEX the Lexicon Artist)Alex Liu, also known as the rapper LEX the Lexicon Artist grew up in Taiwan, but moved to the U.S. for college and has been here ever since. We spoke with Alex about how their multi-cultural background makes its way into their music, trying to please your parents vs living life on your own terms, and how acting helped them pursue their childhood dream of becoming a rapper.Alex's new album Toxpsychology is available to stream on all platforms. Make sure to check it out!WATCH on YouTube!
2025-07-0739 minWhere We LandSchool uniforms and multicultural kids l Just UsIn this episode we talk about the daunting task of raising multicultural children, how hard it feels to try to keep your cultural background alive for your kids when you’re living in a different country, and how much to push them towards it (or not). We also share our own experiences being raised as multicultural kids ourselves. Additionally, we talk about the culture shock of school uniforms and movies dubbed in Spanish, as well as our current faves: a song from the cartoon pop star Powerline and summer camp.WATCH on You...
2025-06-3046 minWhere We LandBad Bunny and unaccompanied migrant youth with Noemí Enchautegui de JesúsNoemí Enchautegui de Jesús is a Senior Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at American University in Washington DC. She has a PhD in Community Psychology from NYU, and she’s developed and taught a course on the Psychology of Immigration. Though she was born in New York, Noemi was raised in Puerto Rico. We spoke with Noemi about the difficult situations unaccompanied migrant children are exposed to even before they immigrate, all the way up to being reunited with their families. We also talked about how she was sent to live with...
2025-06-2335 min
Kansas City Business Cast#62 – As Iron Sharpens Iron – Heath Chitwood, The Match Champ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 NIV"When you know the way broadly, you see it in all things." Miyamoto MusashiIn this episode, Michael Risinger interviews Heath “Val” Chitwood, a good friend and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Val shares his journey from being a bodyguard in Iraq to finding a new identity through martial arts, and then ultimately within Jesus Christ. Val discusses the profound impact Jiu Jitsu has had on his personal life, relationships, and professional care...
2025-06-211h 06Where We LandImmigrants in movies: Past Lives I Just UsIn this episode we discuss the movie Past Lives (2023) and break down all the immigrant aspects of the film, as well as share how we related to its representation of the immigrant experience. We also talk about the two love stories portrayed in the movie that highlight the question: what if?WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod
2025-06-1639 minWhere We LandImmigrant comedy with Iraqi born, Georgia bred Gilbert LawandGilbert Lawand is a stand up comedian and comedy producer from Atlanta, Georgia. Gilbert was born in Iraq and grew up in the American South, which he says gave him plenty of material for his career as a comic.We spoke with Gilbert about what it was like going to a YMCA that was still segregated, what prompted his pivot from accounting to comedy, plus, a wild encounter he had with the KKK when he was a kid. Gilbert’s stand-up comedy special Iraqi Born, Georgia Bred is now str...
2025-06-0934 minWhere We LandAndor and being bilingual I Just UsIn this episode we discuss being bilingual: how it used to be viewed as something that could set kids back, why it’s viewed more positively now, and our own personal experiences with speaking two languages.We also talk about the Disney+ hit Andor, going to the theater, smoothies and voltage converters.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FO...
2025-06-0246 min
Excuses to Watch MoviesVal Kilmer: A conversationAngela and Frederick look back at a few movies from the true legend of cool Val Kilmer. RIP Huckleberry.
2025-05-301h 25Where We LandLegacy goals and a coaching session with Shawna WellsIn this special episode we’re bringing you our conversation with Shawna Wells. She’s the host of the podcast Legacy, Lyrics, and Life, and she is also the founder of Seven Gen Legacy, where she coaches leaders on how to align their work with their personal goals. She helps people navigate their legacy by understanding the lessons and gifts passed down through generations, and identifying the gifts they would like to pass down.Shawna speaks about the immigrants she’s coached through her work, and at the end of the episode has a mini c...
2025-05-2634 minWhere We LandEspresso martinis and code-switching I Just UsIn this episode we take a look at Code-switching, a term coined in the 1950’s that is still widely used today. We discuss what it is, our experiences with it and what it costs.We also talk about espresso martinis, theft, over the counter medication, Wonderbread and early bird specials.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:...
2025-05-1944 min
STUDIO 2009140 - REMEMBERING VAL KILMER! - Top Guns 1 and 2!In Episode 140 of Studio 2009 join TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron as they remember and reflect on Val Kilmer as Iceman - in Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick! Join them and hear what they have to say about both the films, and more!!!! And remember this podcast exists because of listeners like you!The GCRN Geek Meter!!!The GCRN Origins – Getting Stories From Any Fans That We Can!Use TFG1Mike's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Use Steve Megatron's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Follow Studio 2009 on Twitter and you can al...
2025-05-1856 min
STUDIO 2009139 - REMEMBERING VAL KILMER! - 30th Anniversary of Batman Forever!In Episode 139 of Studio 2009 join TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron as they remember and reflect on Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne - Batman from 1995's Batman Forever, which has it's 30th anniversary this year! Join them and hear what they have to say about Val Kilmer, his acting career, legacy, and more!!!! And remember this podcast exists because of listeners like you!The GCRN Geek Meter!!!The GCRN Origins – Getting Stories From Any Fans That We Can!Use TFG1Mike's LinkTree to Follow Him!!Use Steve Megatron's LinkTree to Follow Him!!...
2025-05-1636 minWhere We LandBartending and building your network with Nelly OrtizNelly Ortiz is an award-winning tech leader, international speaker and certified Design Thinking Coach. Nelly was born in the US to immigrant parents from Colombia, but her first stay in the US was brief: her family moved back to Colombia before her first birthday.We talked to Nelly about always being on the move vs staying in one place and planting deep roots, cultural differences in dating, and the highly disputed question of how many continents are there?Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd...
2025-05-1234 minWhere We LandCars, horses and dating as an immigrant I Just UsIn this episode we discuss the difficulties of dating as an immigrant. On the one hand, cultural differences can challenge the dating norms we’re used to, and the uncertainty of your future immigration status can be tricky to navigate when looking for long-term partnership.We also talk about condos, terrible drivers and horses –both of the Peruvian Paso and carriage drawing variety.WATCH on YouTube!Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmai...
2025-05-0539 min
HauntedMTLVal Kilmer: The Doors, The Batsuit, and the Bucket ListIn this unexpectedly heartfelt and chaotically hilarious episode, Jim Phoenix welcomes longtime friend and globetrotting co-host Amelie to talk all things Val Kilmer. From Willow to Batman Forever, The Doors, and the haunting brilliance of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, they explore Kilmer’s transformation from underrated icon to personal inspiration. Along the way, they tackle bidets, jungle toilets, French TV, karaoke […]
2025-05-0153 minWhere We LandCultural identity and misconceptions about immigrants with Dr. Nancy FonerIn this episode, we’re bringing you our conversation with Dr. Nancy Foner. Dr. Foner is a Distinguished Professor Emerita of Sociology at Hunter College. She has studied immigration, race, and ethnicity in the U.S. and Europe for over 50 years.Dr. Foner brings with her a wealth of knowledge about how immigration reshapes societies and how those dynamics shape themes we talk about all the time on this podcast. Like culture, language, and identity. She has authored and edited over 20 books, including her latest, called One Quarter of the Nation: Immigration and the Transformation of America....
2025-04-2833 minWhere We LandMakeup at school and immigrant guilt I Just UsIn this episode we discuss the guilt immigrants sometimes feel towards the people back home or towards their country of origin after they leave. We also talk about wearing makeup to school, mangos, kid’s snacks and cachangas!Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8About the Hos...
2025-04-2135 minWhere We LandLate dinners and raising kids in a foreign country with Alex KlotzAlex Klotz is an entrepreneur and marketing professional living in NYC. He is the founder of a retail business called Brooklyn Frenchy, which seeks to bring a piece of French culture to Brooklyn. We spoke with Alex about meeting his American wife in China, juggling two languages in one household, and the French words we use in English without even noticing (déjà vu, anyone?).Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com...
2025-04-1433 min
Trifulca MediaVal Kilmer RIP, Compartió Escena Con Los MejoresTrifulca Media Presenta: Charlando de Cine y TV Con: Alex Torres, Gerardo Rodriguez y Omar Vázquez quienes recuerdan a Val Kilmer.Tienda De La Trifulca - La TrifulcaFacebook - https://ppppppppppppppQ XS www.facebook.com/TrifulcaMedia?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/latrifulcamedia?igsh=MW1yNGE2NnY0N2pyYw==Threads - https://www.threads.net/@latrifulcamediaYouTube - https://youtube.com/@trifulcamedia?si=
2025-04-0725 minWhere We LandFootball, fútbol and explaining who you are I Just UsIn this episode, we discuss the challenges of explaining who you are as an immigrant. It’s a fine balance between wanting to share yourself with others and avoiding being negatively labeled.We also talk about mispronouncing words, binders vs notebooks, the World Cup and the Super Bowl!Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod...
2025-04-0735 minWhere We LandSupportive words and mental health among immigrants with Aimee HiladoIn this episode, we’re bringing you our conversation with Aimee Hilado. Aimee is a licensed clinical social worker as well as an expert in immigrant and refugee mental health. She’s spent more than a decade working with newcomers, helping them navigate trauma, resettlement, and the challenges of starting over in a new country.Aimee shares what Americans can do to support newcomers during these times of uncertainty and the powerful lessons we can all learn from those who come to the U.S. seeking a better life.Want to share your...
2025-03-3136 minWhere We LandSex ed and blending cultures with your partner l Just UsIn this episode we discuss our experiences trying to blend cultures with a partner from another country. While Luciana has been married to an American for eight years, Claudia has far less experience on this one. And yet we still both had a lot to say.We also talk about handshakes vs kisses on cheeks, sex ed, and going to the opera.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com
2025-03-2436 minWhere We LandGiving gyan and following your own path with Meenakshi ChakravertiMeenakshi Chakraverti is from Bengal, India, but has been living in the United States for more than 40 years. She has a Masters in Public Administration from Princeton University, a PhD in Social Anthropology from Cornell University, and two grown daughters. Meenakshi has taught at the University of California, San Diego as well as Princeton University, and she directed the Leadership Institute at the University of San Diego. On top of that, Meenakshi is also a published author. Her first novel Night Heron –which Claudia has a signed copy of– is available for purchase online, and s...
2025-03-1740 minWhere We LandCold milk, hot chocolate and settling into a new country l Just UsIn this episode we discuss how settling into a new country requires some effort, especially if you want to make it feel like home, and soon.We also talk about parties with a scheduled time to leave, cold vs warm milk, and the magic of hot cocoa on a snowy day.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow...
2025-03-1031 minWhere We LandPresent moms, UN nerds and being proud of your heritage with Danielle VaughanDanielle Vaughan is the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Peru. Though she was born in the US she was raised in Peru from the age of six until she left for college at Stanford. Surprisingly, that wouldn’t be her last time living in Peru or her last time moving back to the U.S. We talked with Danielle about the important role her mother has played in shaping her life, exposing her kids to Peruvian culture, and how finding your people can make settling into a new country so much easier. Danielle is...
2025-03-0339 minWhere We LandLonely lunches and staying in touch l Just UsIn this episode, we discuss what happens to your relationships with the friends and family you leave behind when you immigrate. How do these relationships evolve and take on new meaning? How do you keep them going? Why do some fall off? And do they all have to change?We also talk about not going home for Christmas, having lunch in your cubicle and the 1960s classic film Pollyanna.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email...
2025-02-2437 minWhere We LandPeace and milk, and perseverance with Abdi IftinAbdi Iftin grew up in war-torn Somalia and moved to Kenya to escape, but was still in danger. He miraculously won the US visa lottery in 2013 and now lives in Maine. He has authored the acclaimed memoir, Call Me American. Abdi is a writer, public speaker, and advocate for immigrants and refugees.We spoke with Abdi about avoiding capture during Somalia’s tribal wars, winning a Green Card to the US, and growing to love the winters in the East Coast.Want to share your immigration stories or have a...
2025-02-1734 minWhere We LandNaps, donkeys and reclaiming identity l Just UsIn this episode, we discuss the parts of our identity we sometimes shed when we immigrate in order to fit in at a new place, and then later in life (sometimes much, much later) we decide we miss those parts of us and try to get them back or reclaim them, if you will.We also talk about ceviche, forced napping in kindergarten, and quite a bit about donkeys.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email...
2025-02-1036 minWhere We LandSpicy ramyeon and finding your calling with Michelle MiJung KimMichelle MiJung Kim is a powerful voice in social justice, corporate equity, and activism. She is the award winning author of The Wake Up, closing the gap between good intentions and real change. She's also the CEO and Co-founder of Awaken, where she has guided countless Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, and non profits on their path toward real equity and inclusion. She is the host of the new podcast, I Feel That Way Too. In this episode we speak with Michelle about her journey of moving to America as a teenager, finding her passion i...
2025-02-0337 minWhere We LandMeet the Hosts: Luciana and ClaudiaWelcome to the first episode of Where We Land! Luciana and Claudia talk about their own immigration journeys and how they got here. Luciana remembers their parents describing their move to America as “a trip to Disneyland,” Claudia recalls the shock of realizing little Claudia spoke Spanish with an American accent, and they discuss the difference between school lunch and real lunch.Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot Us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL...
2025-01-2728 min
BlockHashEp. 477 Val Kleyman | Digitization of Real World Assets with AdValoremFor episode 477, CEO Val Kleyman joins Brandon Zemp to discuss AdValorem Market and their new NFT platform, nft.advalorem.io, which promises to revolutionize the way digital assets are traded and valued.
This groundbreaking platform not only empowers creators to monetize digital content through AdVNFTs and AI-generated merchandise but also hints at an upcoming revolution in real-world asset tokenization. Kleyman's visionary approach promises to bridge the gap between digital and physical assets, potentially transforming how we perceive and trade value in the global marketplace.
⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 | Introduction
0:54 | Who is Val Kleyman?
4:00 | What is AdValorem Market?
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'Trigger Warning Talk Podcast'"Life After Being Born Out Of Fear" w/Coach Val DupreDESCRIPTION:
In this last episode of 2022, we're honored to have Val Dupre, Resilient Coach; Certified in Life and Career, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, & Conscious Parenting. Ms. Dupre is an active practitioner of two types of energy therapy: Healing Touch & Emotional Freedom Technique (HT & EFT) as well as Meditation. She's fluent in 3 languages (French, English, Creole.)
Val shares her story of being born as a child of rape, years filled with physical, mental, and emotional trauma, confronting her "bio-dad", a highly conflicted marriage and divorce, then she transformed into the resilient woman that we see today!
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"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 3 - Episode 84 - Val Kelly - MAVO2022 #SOONSend us a textAs I type this, we are just 17 days from the 7th annual MAVO "Get Inspired" VO conference! This episode of "Live with Squacky" is a breakdown of the MAVO2022 weekend schedule! I give advice on how to plan your weekend, talk about the guest speakers and what to expect as well. You won't want to miss this one! I hope you enjoy it! For more info about Val Kelly, visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceOver. For more info about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference and to register t...
2022-10-2517 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 3 - Episode 81 - Sidney AllenSend us a textA few years ago… before COVID, my friend and VO coach Everett Oliver was inMaryland visiting family. Since there’s a pretty big network of VO people in theVirginia, Maryland, DC area, we organized a brunch meetup! It was a greatevent and we took over a good portion of the restaurant! While I was chattingwith everyone in rotation around the table, I had the opportunity to meetSidney Allen! We had the best chat about sketch comedy, voiceover work andlife in general. We t...
2022-09-0123 min
Living CorporateIncluding You : Coalition Building (w/ Dr. Val Torres)Dr. Val Torres, the Board Director of The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pinellas County, explains how he’s building broad community support to expand opportunity in his region.Connect with Dr. Torres on LinkedIn.https://bit.ly/3POSFAtIncluding You is brought to you by Lead at Any Level. Learn more about them on their website.http://bit.ly/2lPvOMM
2022-08-2626 min
Savor Food and Body PodcastHow supplements make you feel amazing or notWouldn't it be great if you lived a stress-free life, ate all the nourishing food your body needs, and never had to worry about the effects of aging? The wellness industry loves to prey on women in midlife (you and me) who are experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain. In this episode, Val Schonberg RDN is back giving you the evidence-based nitty gritty on what supplements can support women in midlife and which ones are more hype than they're worth. In our conversation, you'll hear what supplements can be the most effective for women in perimenopause bas...
2022-07-2752 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 3 - Episode 70 - Matt ChalikSend us a text Welcome to Season 3 of "Live with Squacky"! On this episode I chat with voice actor and musician, Matt Chalik. Matt was recently a part of the Get Mic’d Ultimate VO Survivor competition where he received recognition for winning the best overall audition. Matt has been loudly expressing himself since the moment he was told to sit still and stop making mouth noises. It’s been his life ever since. Art, music, acting, speech, writing, directing, coaching. All spokes on the wheel of creativity.Whichever you witness, you’re going to remember i...
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Avoiding the Addiction Affliction"The Sun Always Rises" with ValVal describes herself as a "chronic relapser." She found that drinking, even at an early age, was a quick fix for powerful emotions. In recovery now and feeling stronger than ever, Val shares her story of perseverance and hope. If you are concerned about your use, you can call: 262-564-6611. You can also find AA meetings here: https://mtg.area75.org/meetings.html?dist=7 and NA meetings here: https://www.sefana.net/meetings.php
2021-11-0326 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 62 - Paul Strikwerda - Part 2Send us a textIn Part 2 of my interview with @nethervoice Paul Strikwerda, we chat about the topic of his new book - which is how to become a self sufficient voice actor! We also discuss what inspires Paul, VO conferences, kindness, travel, obstacles, successes and life altering events that have made a huge impact on Pauls life. What a great guy!! I loved having the chance to chat with Paul. It's been a few years now since I was able to chat with him at "Uncle" Roy's BBQ and it was so nice to get first...
2021-07-0627 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 61 - Paul Strikwerda - Part 1Send us a textMy special guest today is a true talent, one of a kind guy! He's a voice actor, blogger, coach and so much more. Paul Strikwerda otherwise known as Nethervoice - came to the United States over 20 years ago and has since established a thriving voiceover business with happy clients and over 40,000 people that subscribe to his blog. He speaks at conferences, gives interviews and has written one of the most successful books on voice overs and freelancing. Paul is Dutch but has a neutral English accent which is very appealing to a global...
2021-06-2231 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 56 - Top Coaches - Val's RecommendationsSend us a textOn this weeks episode of "Live with Squacky," I give my recommedations for some of the top coaches in the voiceover industry. I've either worked with these people personally or have friends that have. Obviously, there are many more great coaches besides the ones I name here. If you ever have a question about whether a coach is reputable or not, you can certainly always email me and I'll give you my opinion or refer you to someone who knows - if I don't! I hope you find this episode useful!! ...
2021-04-2012 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 52 - Val Kelly - Short films, Toys, Characters & an Alpaca!!Send us a textIn this short episode of "Live with Squacky", I talk about a short film called "Fuzzy" that just finished production. I also chat about talking toys and how fun those are to work on, character development in general and there's a guest appearance from a little toy Alpaca named "Alfie" this week too!! LOL!!! I'd love it if you had the time to listen!! "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite voiceover tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information about Val Kelly, you...
2021-03-2307 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 49 - Aaron DodgeSend us a textMy very first teaching job was at a school called “Vernon-Verona- Sherrill High School” in Verona, NY. For those who are unfamiliar with that area of NY, it’s pretty close to Syracuse. There were about 800 students total, I was 22 years old and pretty fresh out of college! My Seniors that year were only 4 years younger than me and it was definitely a wonderful time in my life. Many of the students that I taught during my 3 years at that school are my friends now to this day!! There wasn’t a very big age...
2021-03-0227 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 48- Val Kelly - Coffee, Lessons and Time to GrowSend us a textIn this short episode of "Live with Squacky", I talk once again about how important coffee is to me, my favorite coffees etc!! I talk about the importance of paying quarterly taxes and having financial stability and about our upcoming MAVO2021 "Time to grow" Voiceover conference coming up on November 12-14, 2021 online. It's shaping up with an outstanding line-up of guest speakers and I can't wait to be able to release some info about that soon! Anyway, this is a fun episode that is just to catch up with my listeners before...
2021-02-2307 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 46 - Elley Ray Hennessy - Part 1Send us a textFor those of you that have been listening to “Live with Squacky” for a while now (either Season 1 or in YouTube format before this) – you know that animation and character work is my favorite type of voiceover work to do! So when I get the chance to interview actors that are super pros in these genres of voice acting, it’s even more exciting for me!! My special guest today is a top tier talent in the voice acting world. I met Elley Ray Hennessy for the first time in 2012 or so at a VO con...
2021-02-0930 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 43 - Tom DeNucciSend us a textOn Season 1 – Episode 1 of “Live with Squacky”, I did an in depth interview with Actor/Writer/Director Tom DeNucci. At the time of that interview, the COVID-19 pandemic had just started, his movie “Vault” had just been released and we had a great time talking about that – as well as a variety of other topics! Now that we’re in Season 2 of the show, I thought it only fitting to do a follow up with Tom – to see what he’s working on now and how he’s been coping over the past few months during th...
2021-01-1924 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Season 2 - Episode 42 - Chris NewmanSend us a textWe’re kicking off season 2 with a superstar talent that I met a few years ago on Twitter. Chris Newman is an actor and producer, known for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), The Five-Year Engagement (2012) and Love and Honor(2013). Chris was born and grew up in Troy, Michigan. Always performing for friends but otherwise shy, he began his acting career in college, on a dare. Soon, Chris caught "the acting bug" and never looked back, starring in productions of "Brighton Beach Memoirs", "Agatha Christie's Mousetrap" and Neil Simon's "The...
2021-01-1221 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 41 - Val's Season 1 Wrap upSend us a textOn this final episode of Season 1 of "Live with Squacky," Val Kelly - "Squackyvoice" herself - wraps up the season with a look back on 2020. She talks about what she has learned and thanks her guests and co-producer. It was a great season of 40ish episodes and Season 2 will start on January 12th with more exciting guests, interviews and fun! Thanks for tuning in!**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. ***"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite voiceover...
2020-12-2905 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 40 - Terry DubbsSend us a text Let me tell you about my special guest today – Terry Dubbs! Terry comes by her down to earth sound honestly. She lives in the Midwest, on a farm raising goats with her husband and two dogs.Her honest sound gets her booked over and over again from Commercial to Political ads, to Telephony and Narration. Her passion for voice over started long before she ever started coaching with some of the industries top coaches. She lent her voice to independent film projects and was constantly asked to record corporate voice mail mes...
2020-12-2213 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 38 - Mike PaineSend us a textMy special guest this week is Mike Paine. Mike is a 30+ year veteran voice talent! He’s completed thousands of successful projects and work he has voiced has had well over 60 million views on YouTube!! Mike is currently programming 2 radio stations in addition to whole bunch of other things!! We chat about how Mike got started in the industry, why editing skills are so important in voiceover, why he loves soup so much and how he uses social media to find more VO work! It's a great interview and I'd love it if yo...
2020-12-0821 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 37 - Zephan Moses BlaxbergSend us a textOn this weeks episode, I’ll be talking with Zephan Moses Blaxberg of ZMBmedia!! Zephan produced the live stream for the Mini MAVO2020 online conference that I hosted a few weeks ago and it was fantastic. Zephan is a videographer, best selling author, public speaker and podcaster. We had such a great chat and Zephan offers some great tips and tricks for how to use Zoom more effectively, tips for great lighting etc. He just has such a wealth of knowledge and it was really interesting to hear about his life and how he...
2020-12-0135 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 36 - Rosie O'TooleSend us a textI’m very excited to have Rosie O’Toole on the show today! Rosie has been a voiceover artist, actor and public speaking professional for 20 years in both the private and public sectors. Her commercial work includes movies, audio book narration, radio, voiceover and video production. In addition to her performances behind the mic and camera, Rosie is a skilled audio editor, mixing and mastering perfectionist. We had a great chat about her experience at the Mini MAVO2020 conference, what she's up to in her VO career, travel, superheros and more!! You definitely won't...
2020-11-2433 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 34 - Mini MAVO2020 Recap - Val KellySend us a textMini MAVO2020, the online conference that I organize and host was this past weekend!! It turned out really great and I've had tons of positive feedback about it. So I thought it would be a good idea to do a recap show to highlight all of the sessions and say thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters. Also, if you missed the event, it will eventually be available to rewatch on ReAttendance, more details on that coming soon. Special thanks to JMC Demos and Bodalgo for being the Gold...
2020-11-1009 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 29 - Val Kelly - Podcast therapy & the Mini MAVO2020 rundown!Send us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress, podcast host and the Owner/President/CEO of Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, Val Kelly talks about coping with our sometimes crazy world and then gives the rundown on Mini MAVO2020!! The conference is coming up in one month and Val talks about each session that will be happening, describes the breakout sessions, the prizes that will be offered at the closing session and more! It's a short, down-to-earth episode that you won't want to miss - especially if you're already registered for Mini MAVO2020...
2020-10-0610 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 24 - Katherin VasilopoulosSend us a textIn Part 1 of this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with a professional voice talent, audio producer, writer, and translator, from the Montreal area, in Québec, Canada. Katherin Vasilopoulos is a perfectly bilingual native speaker in both English and French Canadian languages. She records voiceovers from her professional studio for local and international projects such as corporate and explainer videos, e-learning, TV and radio commercials, social media, documentaries, telephony, audio guides, GPS, apps and animations. Val asks Katherin about her unique story of getting s...
2020-09-0126 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 23 - Val Kelly - Balance & PositivitySend us a textWe’re switching up the format of this podcast a tiny bit because as we head into the fall season, things are even busier than they were during the summer. The only difference is that after a few episodes where I(Val Kelly/Squackyvoice) interview people – as usual, there will be a shorter episode with just me talking about a relevant VO topic for 10 minutes or less! In today's episode, I talk about finding balance and staying positive in what can sometimes be an overwhelming world. I felt this was especially appropriate righ...
2020-08-2507 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 22 - J. Michael CollinsSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with J. Michael Collins. J. Michael has been a professional voice actor for over 20 years and has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations on the planet. In addition to his work in the classic, agency-based world of VO, J. Michael Collins has established himself as a leading authority in the online casting marketplace and has become recognized as an industry leading talent coach and demo producer as well. J. Michael is...
2020-08-1831 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 21 - Val KellySend us a textWith just under 3 months to go until Mini MAVO2020, I wanted to take a few minutes to let you guys – my listeners, know what’s going on with the event and how things are going. So today on my show, my special guest will be… well, me!!! This is a mini - sort of bonus episode of "Live with Squacky" where I "interview" myself about the conference!! Just remember that I'm a character actress and so I used that here!! Haha! Ok - it's cute and under 8 minutes so just take a listen!! This i...
2020-08-1107 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 19 - Liz de Nesnera - Part 1Send us a textIn Part 1 of this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with Liz de Nesnera. Liz is a super pro when it comes to booking VO work in two languages! She grew up in a multi-lingual family, with parents that were both native French speakers. Liz brings her years of experience working at the French embassy trade office, then as a radio station Copywriter/Production Director, and ultimately corporate recording studio Producer/Casting Director up to the mic. She records phone system prompts, medical and technical...
2020-07-2835 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 18 - Sara Jane ShermanSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with Sara Jane Sherman. "Sara is a THREE time Emmy Nominated Casting Director, Dialogue Director and Voiceover Coach. She is currently casting ANIMANIACS and LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS for Warner Bros Animation; casting and voice directing THE CUPHEAD SHOW for Netflix and TIG N SEEK for Cartoon Network. She has also recently worked on two projects for Nickelodeon Animation and 5 Cartoon Network shorts.”“Before that, she was Jon Stewart's Head of Casting for his animated project with...
2020-07-2126 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 17 - Jimmy DoomSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with the multi-talented actor, writer, producer, Jimmy Doom. Jimmy started out as the vocalist of legendary Detroit punk band “The Almighty Lumberjacks of Death” while occasionally appearing in independent, underground, straight to VHS "cinema". After the band's breakup and a brief tenure on an axle assembly line, Jimmy took advantage of an indefinite layoff to return to acting. The first "name" actor he had the privilege of working with was David Carradine, whom he met virtually seconds befo...
2020-07-1445 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 16 - Tiffany Joyelle PageSend us a textOn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly talks with voice actress, Tiffany Joyelle Page. Val met Tiffany in 2018 at an Armstrong Coaching voiceover workout group in LA. Tiffany has a unique, versatile voice that’s great for Commercials, Audiobooks, eLearning, Corporate Narration, Medical, Explainer Videos, Telephone Messaging/ IVR, Radio Ads, Toys, Character Voices, Video Game Characters. Voice Actor for Web Comics, Animation, etc. She’s currently a Contributor at Listle.io, a narrator at ACX and Deyan Audio and a volunteer at Learning Ally. F...
2020-07-0716 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 13 - Bob BergenSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with professional voice actor Bob Bergen. Bob is a three-time Emmy nominated voice actor and the voice of “Porky Pig”. He’s currently starring in an all new series on HBO Max called “Looney Tunes Cartoons” from Warner Bros. Animation. Val met Bob in 2012 at a weekend animation workshop in NYC. That workshop helped Val to learn more about the voiceover industry and character development in one weekend than in a lot of other coaching sessions she's attended s...
2020-06-1644 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 12 - Ryan DesrosiersSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with Ryan Desrosiers. Ryan is a versatile American voice over talent and musician who trained in acting at The Theater Lab School of the Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC. He’s experienced in e-learning, audiobooks, commercials, animation, narration, and accent work. He records and produces from his professional home studio in Arlington, VA just across the river from DC.Ryan and Val chat about all things voiceover, great travel destinations, voiceover advice, social media, audiobooks, whisky, fav...
2020-06-0936 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 11 - Bob JohnsonSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with professional voice actor Bob Johnson. Val met Bob in 2014 at the first MAVO conference she ever organized and hosted. That first year, there were only 28 attendees, so everyone really had the chance to get to know each other. Bob has been a voice actor for years, but especially since transitioning from a 32 year career with the Intelligence community. Bob’s rich, warm, soothing voice is described as great for storytelling, narrations, documentaries, and live event announcing.
2020-06-0245 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 10 - Marc ScottSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with Marc Scott - full time voice actor, voice over business and marketing coach and the host of the “Everyday VOpreneur” podcast. Marc is your go-to guy for navigatingyour way through this ever-changing industry. Val asks Marc about his kitchen renovation (which has been quite a headache during the pandemic), how he organizes his life and VO career, how to set rates for VO work. They chat about Marcs successes and obstacles, goal setting succ...
2020-05-2656 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 9 - Eric AragoniSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with LA based voice actor and all- around funny guy, Eric Aragoni. Eric has worked (or rather slaved away!) in the Hollywood movie studio system for over ten years. After much encouragement over those years, Eric decided to explore and finally pursue his natural voice acting talent. Val and Eric chat about coffee(of course - lol), and all things voiceover!!! For more information or to contact Eric, visit his website at: https://www...
2020-05-1924 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 8 - Brad NewmanSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky" professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with one of her favorites in the voice over industry. Brad Newman is an extremely talented, tech savvy, easy to talk to, down to earth, positive, guy-next-door type of guy! Val met Brad about 5 years ago at Uncle Roy’s VO bbq in New Jersey and she was immediately impressed with how knowledgeable he is about all things VO. “Brad is a NYC-based voice-over talent. He also owns UPPERCUT AUDIO®, a boutique audio post-production recording studi...
2020-05-1238 min"Live with Squacky"Live with Squacky - Episode 5 - Johnny HellerSend us a textIn this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with superstar voice actor Johnny Heller. Johnny is the winner of over 30 Earphone awards, was named one of the top 50 narrators of the 20th Century by Audio file magazine, has won 4 Audie Awards, is a 10 time Audie nominee, is a 3 time SOVAS Voice Arts award winner, was awarded the Golden Voice Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and has recorded over 800 books!! From Chicago to NY, to LA and then back to NY, Johnny Heller is without a doubt...
2020-04-2136 min
My Independence ReportBest of SpiriTTalk- Margarita, Val Jon and I talk about the power with-inIn this episode Margarita (psychic medium) Val Jon Farris ( Human behaviorist) and little old me talk about the power that we all have with-in and even take calls.
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