Life, Camera, Action!

Today is the season finale for Life, Camera, Action season 2. To wrap us up, my guest Harriet and I will be talking about how she takes designs and brings costumes to life for both theater and film. Harriet is a professional costume, prop, and puppet maker based in the UK. When she’s not working on set or backstage she co-runs The Wardrobe Chronicles, an online space to educate a

Today my guest Leanna and I will be discussing how she and her team produce meaningful stories and take filmmakers’ scripts to the next level. This includes how to research your characters, bring them to life and edit fluff from your script.Leanna is the founder and CEO of Billings Productions. Starting out as an actress, she became familiar with the business side of filmmaking.

Today my guest Vickie Sampson and I will be talking about how to set your sound up for success during production in order to make the sound editing process a seamless experience with a great end result. Vickie Sampson is a Writer, Director, Film and Sound Editor who has worked on over 200 films as a Supervising Sound Editor for feature films since 1973. She is a member of the Acade

Today my guest Ele and I will be uncovering how common sounds in entertainment get made through the art of Foley. Ele is a stage Foley Designer and Performer who has designed, choreographed, and performed Foley for over 80 productions in Chicagoland, with companies including Theatre of Western Springs, Lifeline Theatre, Oak Park Festival Theatre, and The Second City Training Center

Today my guest Michael Forsch and I will be talking all about auditions! What to expect in the audition room, how to calm your nerves, and tips and tricks that you can use to deliver a show-worthy performance! Michael Forsch is a Producer, Actor, Director, and Writer. Originally from Los Angeles, Michael Forsch started working in show business early as a child actor. After moving t

Today my guest Carrie and I will be talking about how to create value in everything you do in order to live a purpose-driven career. Everything from finding peace in the audition room, to bringing awareness to societal issues through the roles you play.Carrie Gibson is a professional actor, singer and writer. She has founded two touring theater companies that toured character-drive

Today my guest Kenny Aronoff and I will be discussing everything you have ever wanted to know about how to become a rockstar in your life AND career! Including how to launch and sustain a successful career as a musician.Kenny Aronoff is known as the “hardest hitting man in show business” and is voted “Top 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. He is a

Today my guest Scott Page and I will be discussing the idea of creating Super Fans and how it is the key to a scalable career as an artist, musician, entrepreneur and super brand.Scott Page is a musician, technologist, and entrepreneur known for his saxophone and rhythm guitar work with Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Calif

Today my guest Sheila and I will be discussing one of our favorite types of entertainment, reality TV. As a reality TV producer, she is going to reveal how she puts all of the essential pieces together such as story, cast and crew in order to bring everyday people to our screens.Sheila Conlin is an experienced executive producer, talent agent, manager, and director of sales & m

Today my guest Sue and I will be discussing how to apply “The Hero’s Journey” concept to craft that storytelling element within your podcast that allows your guest to shine as the expert in their field or, the hero of their story.Sue Wilhite is Spiritual Leader, Business Coach, Best-Selling Author and Podcast Host. On her show, The Sweet Sound of Success, she implements her s