Stay ConnectedThe podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Every week Imrie is joined by a groundbreaking guest to discover the tools and techniques that have set them up for success in their personal or professional lives.
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To kick off, I’m joined by Melissa Silverstein she is the founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood. She is the Artistic Director and co-founder of the Athena Film Festival — A Celebration of Women and Leadership at Barnard College in NYC. The seventh annual festival will take place February 22-25, 2018.
Melissa was selected to be a film envoy for the American Film Showcase. And she published “In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing,” which is a compilation of over 40 interviews from the Women and Hollywood site.
Melissa broke the news about the pay disparity between Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg for the All the Money in the World reshoot.
In today’s episode, we talk about the difficulties you may encounter trying to make a living as a filmmaker. Knowing what you want out of your film career and knowing when to let it go. We also talk about the heavy burden of imposter syndrome and how Melissa chooses to deal with her fraudy feelings.
This month I’m talking to 3 incredible women in Hollywood Melissa Silverstein the co-founder of the Athena Film Festival, BAFTA Award-winning Director Amma Asante and April Reign who is the creator of the infamous #OscarsSoWhite hashtag. I can’t wait for you to hear all of the wisdom these women have to offer.
To find out more about Melissa, you can follow her on Twitter @Melsil. You 100% need to visit womenandhollywood.com to find more women who are creating, advocating and championing women in the film industry.
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For today’s episode, Prisca is back, and we’re to answer your questions which include: How can I use social media to promote my podcast? How do I get big brands to sponsor me? What do I do if the job doesn’t advertise the salary? How do I stand out on Instagram?
Make sure you follow Prisca if you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can also visit Moyesa.co.
Send in your questions via tweet to @wannabepodcast or via the website Ask A Question. We’re here to help so be specific with what you need help with and tell us what your brand or business is so we can offer super-specific advice.
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his week Prisca is back and we’re here to discuss ‘How to getting the skills you need’ as voted by you. In today’s episode we cover education versus experience, if there’s a specific characteristic or trait that makes you better able to acquire skills. What tools and resources are out there and how to make sure that online course is worth it. All this and more so let’s get into it.
Make sure you are following Prisca on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa she drops bars and nuggets of wisdom. Trust me her feed is a happy place, you can find out more about her agency Moyesa & Co by visiting Moyesa.co.
On Wednesday Prisca and I answer the questions you have sent in about your careers, brands and businesses. Some of the questions include: How can I use social media to promote my podcast? How do I get big brands to sponsor me? What do I do if the job doesn’t advertise the salary? How do I stand out on Instagram?
Send in your questions via tweet to @wannabepodcast or via the website Ask A Question. We’re here to help so be specific with what you need help with and tell us what your brand or business is so we can offer super-specific advice.
You can download a free copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Get Your Copy.
This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network. For info on membership and rates visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk
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Tiffany Ford is a Storyboard artist at the Cartoon Network and has worked on Clarence, Craig of the Creek, The Powerpuff Girl Dance Pantsed special, and she’s the former colour stylist on Steven Universe. She has also been a director at Disney TV. Tiffany also worked with Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar on the children’s book called ‘The Answer.
Today Tiffany and i discuss what it means to be a Storyboard Artist at the Cartoon Network, we talk about some of the demands that are placed on you. Do you know all of the questions you have to consider when storyboarding? We find out what they are. Tiffany reveals how she landed at the Cartoon Network studios. She reiterates the importance of putting your work out there and how it leads to being discovered. We also talk about colour styling, what it is and why it's so way more complex than just colouring in. You'll learn the importance of playing while you're working.
You can find Tiffany’s work on Instagram @Atoffany and Twitter @ttoffany. Make sure you follow her she has such beautiful illustrations and daily colour blocks. On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about the books that have a profound effect on her life and career. We cover the ins and outs of being a storyboard artist and how you go about being hired at a big studio.
You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.
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In the final instalment of the Meet the Cartoonists Special I’m so glad the finale episodes are with Tiffany Ford! Tiffany is a Storyboard artist at the Cartoon Network and has worked on Clarence, Craig of the Creek, The Powerpuff Girl Dance Pantsed special, and she’s the former colour stylist on Steven Universe. She has also been a director at Disney TV. Tiffany also worked with Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar on the children’s book called ‘The Answer.
We talk about why it’s so hard to say no as a woman of colour, the intense pressure she feels to be active and present as a minority. We talk about the importance of collaboration and what to look for in a good boss. From this episode, we talk about how to identify why your work isn’t hitting the mark. The importance of self-reflection, or to differentiate between external criticism and your inner-critic. We also cover what role burnout has in affecting your work as well as recognising the signs of burnout. We also touch on how to accept and take criticism and the tools she uses to remove her personal feelings from her work. Let’s get straight to Tiffany’s greatest achievement.
You can find Tiffany’s work on Instagram @Atoffany and Twitter @ttoffany. Make sure you follow her she has such beautiful illustrations and daily colour blocks. On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about the books that have a profound effect on her life and career. We cover the ins and outs of being a storyboard artist and how you go about being hired at a big studio.
You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.
This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network to find out more about membership by visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.
Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via Mac or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone. Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WannaBepodcast
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This week I’m joined by Lisa Hanawalt the Producer and Production Designer of Bojack Horseman. Lisa has published two books with Drawn and Quarterly the first My Dirty Dumb Eyes in 2013 and The Hot Dog Taste Test (2016). Lisa is also the co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast with Emily Heller. She has won 8 awards including the Critics Choice Award for Bojack Horseman twice.
Fair warning we cover some more mature themes in today’s episode. Lisa and I discuss how she comes up with the idea’s for her art her use of wordplay. We explore how she developed her acute attention to detail and the questions she asks herself before creating the work. We talk about some of her quirks and how they influence the work she produces.
What you’ll learn from this episode the novel ways you can channel your anxiety. We cover the characteristics of what a lousy therapist looks like. We talk about how her podcast Baby Geniuses got started. We touch on the stress you might experience around public speaking. This is one of the funnier episodes so enjoy!
You can find out more about Lisa’s work by following her on Twitter and Instagram on @LisaDraws and via her website lisahanawalt.com. You can, of course, catch Bojack Horseman on Netflix.
You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.
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We’re back at it again with the Design Special: Meet The Cartoonists.
I’m joined by illustrator and Cartoonist Eleanor Davis. Eleanor is the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Be Happy; she has also written You and a Bike and a Road, and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her work has been included in five issues of Fantagraphics' anthology MOME as well as Houghton Mifflin's Best American Comics in 2008. Comics Critic Richard Bruton said that Eleanor is "without question, a major young creator.".
In today’s episode, we discuss what Eleanor is working on improving right now. We touch on feelings of guilt following Trump’s election.
The subject turns to self-care and political activism. Eleanor opens up about her struggle to meet her goals now that she’s more politically engaged. From this episode, you’ll learn how to stay healthy while being an activist. Two neat ways to trick your brain into making self-care habit (or any habit) stick. We also cover why it’s essential you learn how to use kinder language when speaking about yourself. It’s a dynamic and joyful episode so enjoy!
To find out more about Eleanor visit doing-fine.com or follow her on Instagram @squinkyelo and Twitter @Squinkyelo. Make sure you’re subscribed to Wanna Be on iTunes, Spotify, google play, acast or your favourite podcast app to get Part 2 when it drops on Wednesday.
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Happy New Year and welcome to the Design special: Meet the Cartoonists. To kickstart the design special I’m joined by Leslie Hung, Leslie is the co-creator of Snotgirl with Bryan Lee O’Malley who is also the creator of the infamous Scott Pilgrim.
Snotgirl is published by Image Comics and is a beautifully designed comic series that has a fashion ‘lookbook feel’. Snotgirl documents the dark side of fictional social media influencer Lottie Person. Leslie is described as ‘the perfect artist to balance the ‘grotesequery and glamour that the story demands’ by the Comics Alliance.
Leslie is the co-host of the Salt & Honey podcast with fellow cartoonist Sloane Leong. She has racked up 162,000 followers on Instagram which is 99% her drawings.
In this episode you’ll find out:
1. What happens when you focus on just one project?
2. What to do after you reach your goals?
We jump straight in with Leslie talking about her struggle to see beyond her current project.
On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about how Leslie went from working with mannequins to becoming a full-time comic artist. Subscribe to find out how Leslie teamed up with Scott Pilgrim’s Bryan Lee O’Malley. How to make money from your art and drawings. How to make sure your paperwork and the legals are right and tight when collaborating. Leslie also reveals the hidden things in podcasting nobody told her. Remember to share wannabepodcast.com/listen with your friend that’s always drawing. These episodes are essential listening for you arty types.
To find out more about Leslie visit milkmanner.tumblr.com or follow her on Instagram @dairyfree. Make sure you’re subscribed to Wanna Be on iTunes, Spotify, google play, acast or your favourite podcast app to get Part 2 when it drops on Wednesday.
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Key takeaways from the episode are how to get published in 4 weeks. Creating viral content and why it’s essential for you to create content that feels natural and fluent to you. Being consistent and knowing how to evolve.
Tolulope Ogunmefun is known all over the world by his online social media name “Don’t Jealous Me”. He launched his YouTube channel in 2008, and it has been viewed over 41 million times. He has been entertaining fans, both young and old, with hilarious comedy sketches and vlogs. However, the YouTube popularity became challenging on a personal level as he became known as just being Don't Jealous Me when in fact he had so much more to offer.
He tried to get into acting but was getting turned down regularly audition after audition which led to him having to take time out to find himself. He stopped posting as regularly on Youtube and decided to work on his real dream of acting. The hustle finally paid off and led to him getting a significant role in popular Sky One sitcom Sick Note and an upcoming BBC 3 series called Man Like Mobeen. After the life challenges and subsequent breakthroughs, Tolu decided to develop a new inspirational project.
To find out more about Tolulope’s work you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @dontjealousme. Get a copy of The Frog and his Dancing Shoes on djmbooks.com. The book is an inspirational tale of friendship and jealousy. Again If you haven’t checked out episode 13 yet I highly recommend it, we cover his online controversy, big breaks and rebranding.
Next week I’m joined by brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa, if you’re listening in real-time, please do get your career questions or concerns submitted before Saturday. To send your questions wannabepodcast.com and hit Ask Prisca or email wb@shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.
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This week I’m joined Tolulope Ogunmefun (Oh Goon May Fun) who is more famously known as comedian Don’t Jealous Me. Tolu’s Youtube channel has amassed over 41 million views on Youtube and was the star of his show the T-boy show. He has been cast in Sick Note on SKY 1 starring Rupert Grint, and recently Man Like Mobeen on the BBC. Tolu has just released his first children’s book titled ‘The Frog and his Dancing shoes.’
In today’s episode, we talk about the point he felt like giving up and what happens when the work you love starts to feel like work. Tolu opens up about his desire to have his ‘big break’. He defines what success means to him and why he still considers himself to be successful. We cover how he was able to meet his agent and his Manager and the impact that they have had on his career. As well as when he got into hot water with Michaela Coel.
The key takeaways for you guys are: how to rebrand and develop your career when you are known for being one thing. How to diversify your offering and knowing when to get an Agent or Manager and how to deal with and overcome online controversy.
This week’s Support This! Goes to Stop Funding Hate a campaign that aims to stop brands from advertising in newspapers that run sensationalist anti-migrant headlines. Visit stopfundinghate.org.uk for more information.
Brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa will be back to discuss executing your visions. To submit your branding or career questions you can visit wannabepodcast.com and select branding clinic. Tweet your questions to @wannabepodcast alternatively if you’re old school like me you can send them to wb@shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.
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