We have invited Princella Seripenah, a medical student in Russia who is originally from Ghana. Princella is a freelance artist. Today, Princella shares what inspires her to step beyond her comfort zone and show off her creativity. She’ll also give you some suggestions to help you attain your goals.

In this episode, we have invited Gregory Plater, a former professional basketball player turned Art Director. He is a talented student of life who founded “Intellectual Athlete” as an extension of himself. Intellectual Athlete is the world inside of Greg’s mind, that moves with its own frequencies, holds its own rules, and connects the often unconnected. Coming from humble beginnings, Greg coins himself as lifelong underdog, working hard and intentionally to be a positive representation for marginalized people in spaces where they are absent. Today, Greg shares what inspired him to pursue art and imparts his advice that will surely spark your interest if you want to chase the dream.

Matthew Carauddo loved watching Starwars films, but was frustrated that they were not “real enough”. The lightsaber props were too cute. Not realistic enough! So he put out the audition listing to build a cast. In a controlled environment, he directed, produced, built all the lightsaber props to produce a thrilling performance with his team called Balance of Power. “It was more of a test for me to try that out and see like, is this possible to make something that's competent and also exciting, but not simply cute little demonstration.” - Matthew Carauddo Back then (2005) Youtube was relatively new, so you can imagine how exciting it was for his show to reach 50k views! This goes to show you, it pays to sometimes just put the content out there on new platforms, you never know how well it will perform! (Tik-Tok anyone?) Matthew Carauddo and more of his work can be found at www.diamond-dragons.com/

Yemi Timson, a Crude Oil Analyst/Economist, has a very investigative mind and a strong taste for African cuisines. Is it possible to try a dish from every country in Africa? Her strong curiosity, lead her to create her own production company Tunuka Media and develop two podcasts from it. One podcast called Overlook, and the second one Africa In My Kitchen that she co-hosts with the cook Ijeoma. How does a Crude Oil Analyst find the time to upload episodes every week? Automation software, templates, and task timers. We talk about which tools she uses, and other and actionable techniques to help you keep from getting burned out.

When you answer a phone call, answer in a different accent each time. For fun, and for practice! That’s a fun tip Australian Actor Adrian Honner shared in this episode. Adrian, who is more on the introverted side, also shares with us how he maintained connections in the film industry (but not the traditional way). He too worked a 9-5 job before his big break. Luckily his jobs in both Australia and the Bay Area allowed him the flexibility to audition and for feature films. In this episode, we talk about how pursuing your creative passions may actually benefit you in the long run if you decide to re-enter the corporate workforce. Adrian shares with us how he maintained connections in the film industry as an introverted actor. Did you know: Pursuing your creative passions may actually benefit you in the long run if you decide to re-enter the corporate workforce. Why? Create something from scratch (a film, a song, a podcast, etc.) allows others to view your body of work beyond the role at your previous employer. It can actually allow the recruiter or your potential manager to view your potential through something that you care about.

Some Actresses work 9-5 jobs, others have their own… peanut butter company! Actress and Model Paulina Pino Rubio began her career in Mexico. We share how to study the structure of successful companies and approach our own creative careers through that lens too. We also talk about what you can learn from your corporate job that benefits you in your creative arts career as well. Paulina's journey has not been easy. In this interview, she shares a vulnerable story of how she developed her superpower. Content Warnings: This episode contains discussions of abuse. An abuse incident and aftermath occurring from 19min00sec to 21min00sec.

For every singer that’s looking for their big break, here’s a hidden gem to check out: Cruise ships. Performing on cruise ships has allowed Aidan Moore to travel all around the world while building his audience and reputation, and sell his own music! In this episode, he shares the unexpected things he’s learned on his journey of being a live performer. Though this industry can be quite competitive if you can play an instrument, or know how to dance, you’re already ahead of the game. And if you don’t do those things, listen in to hear for tips on how to grow your audience as a musician!

Virginia Travers is an Actress, Producer, and founder of Lunaventures, a production company that helps writers get their work funded. In this episode, her story gives insight into how being adaptable when choosing side jobs, has lead to a successful career in the film industry. Like many other creatives, she’s driven for Lyft and Doordash, all while selling art online. Today, we learn practical advice on how to pursue goals, why professional training is important and how her inspiration stemmed from working with her uncle Scott Amour (Ex- U.S State Department Vice Council turned artist, writer, photographer) before he passed away.

Now that we’ve officially shifted to a virtual space, it has become imperative to continue to push our Acting technique skills to the next level. But virtually, that can be challenging. In this episode, Character Flaws Actor, Chris Markle shares with us advice on building upon acting skills virtually and in the classroom, his favorite instructors, and what to consider when choosing an acting class. He also chats with us about his upcoming films and how he and a classmate started it.

If you’re ever stuck on creating something, think about what you like, and specifically why it inspires you. Being able to adapt and learn new things is the key to thriving. Take a moment to reflect on what you like about an app, it could be the colors, the music, the font, etc. and reflect on why you like it. In this episode, Gabriela Gonjon, an Architect student, talks about how working in startups and creatively using that inspiration to build new products. When you recognize what you enjoy about an app, or website, try to articulate it into words what you enjoy about it. Then use those tips as inspiration for when you design your own creative work. Put your own spin on it, in your own way.