Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Reel Talk: An RFC Spotlight Speaker Series
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| E406 - Tom Abernathy on Walking the Talk in Game Culture | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:43:32 | |
In this episode of Reel Talk, our host Akima A. Brown sits down with Tom Abernathy, a powerhouse storyteller whose career spans videogames, films, and theater. Known for his leadership as Narrative Lead at Crystal Dynamics and for shaping iconic titles like Halo: Reach, League of Legends, The Division, Guild Wars 2, and Destroy All Humans, Tom has spent more than two decades championing care, inclusivity, equity, and fairness in the creative process. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Tom’s vision for storytelling that sustains creators as much as it captivates audiences and how this artist-turned-industry leader is reshaping the gaming industry for the better. Follow Tom Abernathy on his channels: LinkedIn: Tom-Abernathy Twitter: @TomAbernathy BlueSky: @TomAbernathy Follow Reel Talk on our channels: IG: @reelfamilies FB: @reelfamilies YT: @reelfamilies LinkedIn: Reel Families for Change | |||
| E405 - Tome Levi Goes Behind the Scenes with Safety on Set | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:20:12 | |
In this episode of Reel Talk, our host Akima A. Brown sits down with Tome Levi, founder of the Injury Prevention Consultancy, and the pioneering role of Injury Prevention Consultant (IPC). With nearly a decade of experience across stage and screen, Tome created the IPC role after years of watching friends and colleagues sustain avoidable injuries in the name of performance. Her work is a call to shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive care — reframing injury prevention not as an obstacle to creativity, but as a necessary piece to realizing it. Tome dives into the philosophy behind what it means to slow down, design safety into the process, and challenge the cultural norms that normalize risk. Tune in to this episode to hear how one artist-turned-advocate is rewriting the rules of production culture and building a future where care is part of the creative process. Follow Tome Levi on her channels: Company Website: thisisipc.com Company LinkedIn: IPC Tome’s LinkedIn: Tome Levi Follow Reel Talk on our channels: IG: @reelfamilies FB: @reelfamilies YT: @reelfamilies LinkedIn: Reel Families for Change | |||
| E404 - Talking with "Horror Activist" Ariel Baska | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:39:52 | |
On this episode of Reel Talk, we welcome Ariel Baska (they/them), filmmaker, advocate, and founder of ACCESS:HORROR and Ride the Omnibus. Ariel shares their journey toward creating more equitable, accessible storytelling in the entertainment industry, including their 4-2-4 production model and the making of their short film, Our First Priority, where a doctor is sent to hell for telling a patient their pain is all in their head. We dive into the challenges and opportunities in amplifying marginalized voices and explore how inclusive practices can transform both media and society. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and actionable ideas for a more just and creative screen industry. Follow Ariel's works across all channels: IG: @justaskabaska LinkedIn: Ariel Baska Website - arielbaska.com Follow Reel Talk on our channels: IG: @reelfamilies LinkedIn: Reel Families for Change | |||
| E403 - Dr. Paul Heinzelmann on the Hidden Health Risks in Filmmaking | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:27:28 | |
In this episode of Reel Talk, we have a conversation with Dr. Paul Heinzelmann, founder of SetMD — a company he launched in 2007 as Massachusetts' film tax credit brought more film and TV productions to the state. Dr. Paul tells our host, Akima A. Brown, how a chance connection to the film industry led to his mission to improve on-set health and safety for the crews that keep productions running. Drawing from his public health background, Dr. Paul identified troubling patterns among film industry workers — from long hours and untreated injuries to unsafe working conditions, especially among below-the-line crew members. Recognizing it as a system-wide issue, he opted for a solution that would have mass appeal and deep impact. The result: SAFE SETS: DYING TO WORK IN THE FILM INDUSTRY — a groundbreaking documentary, co-directed by Dr. Paul, that exposes the safety and health risks faced by workers on set and advocates for better practices and protections across the industry. Tune in to this episode to hear the untold story of the risks film crews face, why they persist, and the changes needed to safeguard the people who bring stories to life. Follow Dr. Paul Heinzelmann on his channels: IG: @safesetsmovie FB: @SETMD Website - safesetsmovie.org Follow Reel Talk on our channels: IG: @reelfamilies FB: @reelfamilies YT: @reelfamilies LinkedIn: Reel Families for Change | |||
| E402 - Ranell Shubert, ED of the new Disability Media Alliance, on disability, media, and resource | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:39:57 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Ranell Shubert, advocate and founder of the Disability Media Alliance (DMA), to discuss her journey in advancing disability inclusion within the media industry. From her work at IDA to her leadership at DMA, Ranell shares insights on amplifying the voices of people with disabilities in storytelling, overcoming systemic barriers, and creating a more inclusive and accessible media landscape. Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation about the power of narrative and the critical changes needed to reshape the industry for disabled creators. Follow Ranell on her channels: Website: disabilitymedia.org IG: @disabilitymedia LinkedIn: Disability Media Alliance Follow Reel Families on our channels: IG: @reelfamilies LinkedIn: Reel Families for Change FB: @reelfamilies YT: @reelfamilies | |||
| E401 - Elaine Lin Hering Speaks Out on How Speaking Up Flips the Script | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:49:03 | |
In this episode of Reel Talk, we sit down with Elaine Lin Hering, author of the book Unlearning Silence. Together, we’ll explore how silence is learned, enforced, and internalized. Using her “Vocal Culture” framework, Elaine will shed light on how we can break these cycles to begin speaking truth to power in spaces that often demand our quiet — no matter who you are. Drawing from her experience as a Harvard-trained litigator, leadership facilitator, and daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Elaine shares how using one’s voice becomes a radical act in systems designed to exclude. Tune in as Akima and Elaine unpack what it means to unlearn silence in industries like film, where power and privilege shape who gets heard and who stays invisible. A call to reimagine how we show up, this episode invites you to challenge the culture of quiet and reclaim the power of being fully seen and heard. Follow Elaine Lin Hering on her channels: Website: elainelinhering.com IG: @elainelinhering LinkedIn: Elaine Lin Hering Follow Reel Families on our channels: IFollow Reel Talk on our channels: IG: @reelfamilies LinkedIn: Reel Families for Change FB: @reelfamilies YT: @reelfamilies | |||
| E311 - Eve Rodsky; Founder of the Fair Play Policy Institute | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:33:29 | |
Eve Rodsky is the powerhouse responsible for transforming what is now lovingly known as the “blueberry breakdown” into a catalyst for social change. After reaching “the last straw” in the distribution of her own household labor, she applied her Harvard-trained background in organizational management and asked the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organizations? Her first book "Fair Play," explores just that. The NYTimes best-seller and Reese’s Book Club Pick, has helped partners reimagine their shared load in relationships, as well as changed the way we have conversations about unpaid labor and care. Her sophomore debut, "Find Your Unicorn Space," delves into creativity, productivity, and resilience, offering an antidote to burnout. Rodsky advocates for time equality and personal choice, aiming to influence policy change for sustainable impact. | |||
| E310 - Andrea Emmes | 24 May 2024 | 00:30:13 | |
Andrea Emmes is an accomplished producer, voiceover actor, and audiobook narrator with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Her most notable achievements include winning several Society of Voice Arts and Sciences awards, being recognized as Best Female Narrator at the Independent Audiobook Awards in 2019, producing the award-winning animated short film, "Mila", and being an Associate Game Designer for Disney Interactive. Andrea surpasses limitations daily having been diagnosed with Type 1 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in 2006. She avidly supports disability awareness and accommodations in the industry and centering care in the production process. ABOUT OUR GUEST | |||
| E309 - Leslie Forde | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:41:34 | |
In this episode, Leslie Forde -- founder and CEO of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs® -- talks us through the four pillars of equitable, inclusive workplaces. She'll share how hirers, large and small, can center care for all their workers -- including contingent workers like those in the screen industry. About Leslie Forde LinkedIn | Notable Media Mention About Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs® Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | X9 (formerly Twitter) | |||
| E308 - Vicki Shabo | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:32:00 | |
Join us on this episode as we hear from Vicki Shabo, founding director of the "Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care" program at the New America Foundation's Better Life Lab. Vicki is a lawyer, advocate, and policy expert who aims to affect shift paradigms by changing narratives... literally. In her role as director of the "Re-scripting" program, Vicki collaborates with studios, showrunners, and writers to integrate more authentic storytelling on topics of care, family, gender, and overall work-life success into scripted and unscripted TV and film. Recognizing that accountability structures and support vehicles must exist to see these efforts succeed, she also champions policy that expands workers' access to paid family and medical leave and paid sick time, promotes fair pay and aids all workers with caregiving responsibilities – including those in the screen industry.
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| E307 - Dr. Rupi Legha // Anti-Racist MD | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:39:17 | |
Rupinder Legha, MD is an independent clinician, scholar, and activist based in Los Angeles, CA, where she specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Her approach centers on holistic mental health services, emphasizing healing without coercion, force, or harm. As an antiracism educator, Dr. Rupi has authored numerous articles on integrating anti-oppressive practices into mental healthcare and medical education. Recently, she introduced The Antiracism in Mental Health Fellowship, a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind, intensive training program for healthcare providers. GUEST INFO LinkedIn | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) ABOUT HER WORK Website | Fellowship Registration
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| E306 - Melinda Hsu | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:30:09 | |
On today's episode, we're talking with Melinda Hsu; writer and showrunner for some of your favorite binge-worthy classics like LOSt, NANCY DREW, TOM SAWYER, and more. Listen in as Melinda shares what she's learned from her years in the industry about genuine collaboration, intentional listening, and leading with kindness. With her insightful perspective and practical applications, Melinda is a role model for any industry executive ready to shift toward more sustainable, KIND production practices. GUEST INFO Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) ABOUT MELINDA'S PODCAST | Lead with Kindness A podcast that explores how kindness and inclusion, and intentionally fostering both in your environment, leads not only to better business results and higher standards of professionalism but PS - is the right thing to do. | |||
| E305 - Kim Rohrer | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:38:07 | |
Meet Kim Rohrer, writer, caregiver advocate, and Chief Creative Officer of Peak HR -- a company striving to change the way we work from the inside out. Indeed, Kim is far from your ordinary HR executive. A former actor, she's uniquely familiar with working artists' need for portable, flexible benefits and has been working to expand new market options into the entertainment space. Now, Kim leverages her unique perspective to help executives who hire contingent workers understand the benefits of supporting their workforce -- even if they aren't classified as "employees." Listen in as Kim shares the parallels between entertainment and technology, analyzes the effects of tech investment in the film industry, and offers suggestions for how we can improve work-life integration efforts in the industry. ABOUT THE SPEAKER LinkedIn | I Care Too Much Substack | X (formerly Twitter) ABOUT THE COMPANY | |||
| E304 - Mo Ryan // Burn It Down | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:39:32 | |
On this episode, we're joined by Maureen "Mo" Ryan, a veteran reporter and Hollywood critic as we explore her first book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and the Call for Change in Hollywood. Together, we'll delve into how Mo leveraged years of research, reporting, and righteous anger, not only to challenge the industry's toxic norms but also consider how care, compassion, and a whole lot of outside-the-box thinking can make things better. BURN IT DOWN ABOUT MO | |||
| E303 - Kiel Thorlton | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:37:22 | |
KielThorlton is an award-winning indie writer and director. His most recent feature,A PLACE CALLED HOME, not only centers on themes of family and care but was intentionally produced to ensure the presence of families on-set. In this episode, Kiel will share how he and his team deliberately applied compassionate accountability to bring sustainability to their set with shorter days and on-site childcare. And he'll offer some insights into how you can do the same, whether you're an established filmmaker, a weekend warrior, or still finding your way into the fray. FILM INFO | |||
| E302 - Plan C (The Movie) w/ Tracy Droz Tragos and Jess Jacobs | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:40:23 | |
SENSITIVITY NOTICE: War | Grief | Abortion In this episode, we'll talk with the powerhouse director-producer duo, Tracy Droz Tragos and Jess Jacobs, of the award-winning documentary PLAN C. It follows Francine Coeytaux, a public health expert and the co-founder of the organization of the same name as she and her team fight to expand knowledge of - and access to - the abortion pill across the United States. Hear from the filmmakers about how they traversed rejection, found aligned partnerships, and ultimately brought this timely, urgent, and compelling story to the screen. And watch the digital premiere of critically acclaimed documentary here on AppleTV. GUEST INFO Jess Jacobs Tracy Droz Tragos FILM INFO The National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda was referenced during this episode. You can learn more about them here. | |||
| E301 - Natalie Metzger | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:40:48 | |
On this episode, we'll sit with Natalie Metzger: award-winning filmmaker, VP of Production and Development at Vanishing Angle, and brand new mom. (Yes, film and family!) Natalie will share some of her tried and tried processes for fostering a sustainable set, building a cooperative team, and taking care of your crew. She'll talk about why sustainability doesn't actually cost you more money... and how it might even save you a few dollars. Learn more about Natalie and her incredible work here: You can also follow Vanishing Angle online via these platforms: | |||
| (BONUS) E208: ARTS-BASED SUPPLIER DIVERSITY w/Shavonne White | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:08:55 | |
Thank you for joining us for Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. We appreciate your support as we worked to make this season a special one with our limited edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. For this final BONUS episode, we're joined by Shavonne White, Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity at Delaware's Division of Small Business. With nearly 20 years' experience in the public sector aiding nonprofits, small businesses, and independent contractors in the process of supplier certification, Shavonne shares how arts-based, minority-owned businesses can leverage government sales to sustain their business. Still haven't purchased the full catalog? Now's your chance! Visit our program page and you can gain full access to the entire audiovisual series with a minimum $5 contribution. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E207 - FROM WIN TO WIN w/Rashidi Hendrix | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:10:22 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. Join us for a candid conversation with 3-time Emmy winning producer and industry leader, Rashidi Hendrix. We'll hear from him about why it's important to keep the big picture in mind, take chances, and how to reframe our thoughts about achievement to help us find (and strive for) the next win. Interested in learning more? Want to get in touch with Rashidi? We invite you to visit our program page. A minimum $5 contribution will grant you access to the full audiovisual sessions with our featured guests. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E206 - HOW TO "TRUST YOUR MAGIC" w/Kristen V. Carter | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:11:59 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. Yet another incomparable treat, today we'll hear from Executive Producer, Kristen V. Carter. Kristen is an award-winning creative and the founding principal of "Blessed, Booked, and Busy" and founding member of the brand, "Trust Your Magic." Her work aims to support independent contractors and emerging entrepreneurs with becoming 6-figure earners. Want to hear more from Kristen about her process for helping creatives to consistently earn six-figures? Visit our program page to access the full series catalog. Trust us -- and trust yourself -- it's worth it! Your minimum $5 contribution will grant you access to the full audiovisual sessions with our featured guests, including Kristen. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E205 - BUSTING THE MYTH OF "THE BIG BREAK" w/Booker T. Mattison | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:08:26 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. Join us as we chat with Booker T. Mattison: author, filmmaker, professor, father, and husband. Booker shares why dedication and consistency are better than passion alone. He talks about his streaming debut, The Sound of Christmas (2022), on BET+ starring Ne-Yo and Serayah McNeill as well as what's next. To get in touch with Booker, hear more about his process, and discover why in the world he'd headed to Arkansas, you'll need to acquire the full series catalog. Visit our program page and make a minimum $5 contribution to gain access to the full audiovisual sessions with our featured guests. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E204 - ANTI-RACIST ARTMAKING w/Nicole M. Brewer | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:13:07 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. Today, you're in for a treat as we listen in to Nicole M. Brewer; Founder and Lead Practitioner at Anti-Racist Theatre. In this session, Nicole shares why naming ourselves and owning the authority of our agency is critical when entering negotiations -- and why everything is a negotiation. She'll highlight the importance of community and why it's key to listen to yourself. Want to hear the full episode and listen as Nicole guides us through the correlations between how we show up in the room and how that translates into our revenue-generating endeavors? Visit our program page and download the full catalog. A minimum, on-time $5 contribution will grant you access to the complete audiovisual sessions with each of our featured guests. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E203 - LIFE CENTERED FINANCE FOR FREELANCERS w/ Sabrina LaFleur, CPA | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:08:31 | |
[THIS EPISODE WAS PRE-RECORDED] Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. On this episode, we'll hear from Sabrina LaFleur -- Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Manager. Sabrina will share her experience with life-centered financial planning; a pathway to financial literacy and fiscal wellness that centers your personal value and lived experience when calculating things like salary and pricing, and offer unique considerations for artists looking to apply this unique approach. If you'd like hear Sabrina's full recommendations and take advantage of special pricing for RFC members, you'll need to visit our program page and access the full series catalog. A minimum $5 contribution will grant you access to the full audiovisual sessions with our various featured guests. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E202 - KNOWING THE WORTH OF YOUR WORK w/Bliss Griffin | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:08:26 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. On today's episode, we're joined by RFC regular, Bliss Griffin of BG Consulting, LLC. Bliss is an acclaimed DEI strategist and consultant specializing in the media and entertainment space. Listen in to this brief clip where she shares her perspectives about showing up as artist and entrepreneur in challenging spaces, and how to leverage relationships with aligned partners. If you'd like access to the full series catalog, we invite you to visit our program page. A minimum $5 contribution will grant you access to the full audiovisual sessions with our featured guests. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E201: THE ARTPRENEUR MINDSET w/Mackenzie Irick Milks | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:10:44 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change. This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry. These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, an industry initiative to bridge gaps for BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Each week, we'll share an abridged clip from one of our featured speakers. In this episode, we'll hear from Mackenzie Irick Milks; long-time supporter of Reel Families for Change and the Founder/CEO of Belief by Design, LLC. She'll share with us the importance of a positive inner-monologue and personal fortitude when trying to thrive as an artpreneur, as well as her experiences and expertise around personal strategy consultation and transformative sciences. Mackenzie will offer some insight into what's needed to overcome the self-imposing barriers and limiting beliefs that often trip us up on the way to entrepreneurial sustainability; especially for those of us identifying as BIPOC or from a marginalized demographic. If you'd like access to the full catalog, we invite you to visit our program page. There you'll find a contribution link ($5 minimum) that will grant you access upon receipt of your one-time payment. Your paid support contributes to the program's sustainability and the empowerment of underrepresented voices in the industry. We look forward to your support and invite you to stay connected. | |||
| E108 - Bliss Griffin, DEI Media Strategist (FINALE) | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:35:10 | |
On today's episode, we'll chat with DEI Media Strategist, Bliss Griffin. Bliss is a nationally acclaimed strategist, known for her work with some of the country's top theatrical and media-based entities. Her work centers on brining the business side back to show business, as we look at what it means to integrate inclusive solutions.
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| E107 - BONUS! Work-Life Summit AMA Session with RFC Founder, Akima A. Brown | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:26:54 | |
You're in for a real treat this week, Friend!
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| E106 - Jon Bregel, Founder of Variable | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:39:25 | |
It's that time again! Welcome to another episode of Reel Talk, our spotlight speaker series with industry changemakers. Follow Jon Online STAY CONNECTED TO US | |||
| E105 - Jennifer Price Founder of Disability Media Network | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:27:46 | |
Welcome to another episode of Reel Talk! On today's episode we're joined by the incomparable Jennifer Price. Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of the Disability Media Network (aka DiMe Network), a streaming platform intentionally designed to center content that represents the differently abled. The network features films, shows, and sporting events that are either produced by or showcasing the talents of individuals with disabilities. Connect with Jennifer online
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| E104 - BONUS! Work-Life Summit Opening Remarks with Madeline Di Nonno | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:11:35 | |
Join us for a phenomenal conversation with the phenom herself, Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, as we explore the importance of representation, access, and accountability when supporting screen workers on their journey #FromSeeingToBeing. Follow Madeline Online
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| E103 - Bree Frank, Founder of Hue You Know | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:24:50 | |
Bree Frank is an accomplished Television Executive from Queens, New York. With over 20 years of professional production experience, she has produced 275 hours of unscripted television including MTV's Room Raiders, TLC's A Makeover Story and the award-winning television format Wife Swap. She has also contributed to a number of series during a 10-year run in Production Management for ZodiakMedia's New York office. Bree got her start in media as an accountant coordinator at BBDO for clients such as Campbell's Soup, American International Group and Swanson. It wasn't long before she made the transition to the world of freelance production where she provided production management and line production services for reputable companies such as Blackfin Television and Magilla Entertainment. In 2018, Bree took a leap of faith and moved her entire family to Los Angeles, CA to begin a new chapter of her life. She quickly landed at Matador Content and served as the Executive in Charge of Production where she managed a robust development slate as well as projects for Disney+, Apple TV+, Crackle, and Showtime. Two years later, Bree transitioned to SVP of Physical Production, Unscripted for Reese Witherspoon's media company Hello Sunshine. Bree is thrilled to work at a women-led company with a clear mission to tell exceptional stories and move the television zeitgeist forward. In addition to television, Bree is extremely passionate about mentorship. She is the founder of HUE You Know, an online production resource group for professionals of color. The organization currently consists of over 18,000 members around the nation in various areas of production. Bree’s ultimate goal is to create paid opportunities for professionals of all backgrounds and above all, lift the voices of our collective community in the world of media and beyond. Follow Bree STAY CONNECTED TO US | |||
| E102 - Meg Messmer, Multiphenate Creative and Filmmaking Mama | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:38:38 | |
Join us as we chat with Meg Messmer; multi-hyphenate producer-creator-writer-actor and mama. She's the founder of the Multi-Hyphenate Creative Community on Facebook and the forthcoming Hollywood Mama podcast, which centers moms balancing the demands of caretaking and their roles as screen industry professionals. Meg's work spans more than a decade. She's worked on film and television projects ranging from low-budget indie films to multi-million dollar studio productions with A-list talent.
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| E101 - Melissa Houghton, Women in Film & Video (DC) | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:48:00 | |
On this episode, we're joined by WIFV-DC's Executive Director, Melissa Houghton, as she talks with us her work supporting female-identifying, and female-allied, media-makers in the Mid-Atlantic and around the world. We learn a bit about her journey and explore how her love of story and history have informed her perspectives on media as a vehicle for social change. | |||