Are you a creative person struggling to turn your passion into a career? The LoudaVision Podcast aims to break the stereotype of the “starving, struggling artist” by sharing ways to make money without sacrificing happiness. Experts discuss what it takes to succeed in the arts, and methods for bringing your creative vision to life. Hosted by Emmy award-winning Filmmaker & Artist Laura Meoli. For more creative tips and inspiration, check out www.LoudaVision.com and connect with me on Twitter @ ...
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Media Literacy for All with Michelle Ciulla Lipkin
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36:57People of all ages are concerned about fake news, misinformation and disinformation spreading online and what social media sites like Facebook and Instagram do with our data. Algorithmic bias has caused increased polarization and violence in our country, but what can be done about it? We discuss this issue and possible solutions with Executive Dire…
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Creating and Selecting Music for Films with Neil Mellstrom
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45:32Neil Mellstrom creates music for films as a composer in New York. A recent graduate of Skidmore College, Neil has conducted and arranged for Skidmore’s orchestra, and worked as a technical assistant for the on-campus recording studio. He also has experience in scoring podcasts, films, TV and online media in pretty much every genre there is. In this…
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Virtual Reality: Perception, Production, Possibilities
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40:06Virtual Reality is a multi-billion dollar industry that is growing each day. Seemingly born out of video games and film, it is naturally catching-on as a new medium that allows for endless possibilities in entertainment, marketing, education and visual storytelling. Today’s expert is Michael Grabowski, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair of the Com…
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Directing a life you love: ABC News Videographer, Professor & Emmy Winning Director Winston Mitchell
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43:06What do we really need to learn to get started in the media industry? Should I join the union to get a union job? How do I stay current in this quickly changing media landscape?We answer all those questions and more in this uncensored, exclusive interview my mentor Winston Mitchell. A two time Emmy winner, currently Assistant Professor of Journalis…
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Sitting at a computer all day for work is a pain in the neck! ...and the back, and likely putting you at risk for a number of health issues. Today’s expert is Dr. Edward Cambridge- a Kinesiology graduate, Doctor of Chiropractic, and an expert in spine and hip biomechanics. We’re discussing the health hazards occupational sitting, and how to optimiz…
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LoudaVision podcast host Laura Meoli-Ferrigon appears on WVOX radio, "Wake up Westchester" with Bob Marrone to talk about her new book, “Clarity for your Creative Career”. Learn all about how this book can help you make the ideal career choices for your lifestyle. Quit the job you hate and create a life you love. Also, tips for freelancing and maki…
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If you are an ambitious artist who feels stifled, you might imagine quitting your job equals a lifetime of eating ramen noodle dinners and living paycheck-to-paycheck. That is simply untrue. If you are curious about working for yourself, but afraid to take the leap and actually quit your day job- I have a solution. It’s my book, “Clarity for your C…
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Minimalism, Travel and Documentary Film with Magdalena Reilly
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55:14Ever wondered what it would be like to pack up your life and go on the trip of a lifetime? Magdalena Reilly did just that. On this episode of the LoudaVision Podcast for creative people, this wandering soul shares the tale of how she and her husband left their 9 to 5 jobs, gave up their apartment, put everything in a storage unit, and went on a 3 m…
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Temica Gross is a best selling author, speaker and coach providing creative entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to build their brands on a budget. This business expert has two master's degrees in business, so I pick her brain about finding your niche client, and creating a modern business in today’s digital times. She even explains how to ge…
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Brett Solomano is a Hollywood Stuntman, and an author, speaker and coach who helps people overcome fear. We speak about some of the scariest things he’s ever done, how to nudge towards the edge of our comfort zone “bubble”, and then bust out of that comfort zone! Brett explains how his study of meditation helps him to find clarity towards his goals…
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Defy expectations- Stepping up and stepping out with Teraj
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48:13Teraj is an accomplished model, dancer, and social media influencer. He’s following his dreams and just recorded his debut album, Defy. You might have seen Teraj in music videos with Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa or Miley Cyrus- or even on Million Dollar Listing! We chat about his humble beginnings and how he doesn’t let growing up “in the hood” define wh…
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Be Bold. Be Confident. Pitch Your Heart Out - with Squeaky Moore
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47:05If you like this show please donate to keep it going! All proceeds go towards production of future episodes: http://bit.ly/2sdgiMoCreating a film or television project is an amazing process for anyone. But when we have to share or pitch the idea for support, it can be a dreaded experience. Pitching independent projects is unknown territory in our c…
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Creativity and Money with Valentin Farkasch
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45:12Can we make money doing what we love? Should we aim to be able to use our creativity to pay the bills? Or will keeping our passion away from our paycheck allow for more freedom, because it separates the practical issue of putting food on the table from your creative process?Valentin Farkasch is an Austrian-American filmmaker and photographer. In th…
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Put the FUN in Crowdfunding with John Trigonis
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57:52Do you have a million-dollar idea and a zero dollar budget? Sales and fundraising can be intimidating, and as creatives it can be hard to activate the business side of our brain. FEAR NO MORE! Crowdfunding platforms like IndieGoGo make it easy for filmmakers and artists to raise money and build an audience simultaneously.In the latest LoudaVision p…
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Finding the confidence to express yourself as a creative is not always easy. As counter-intuitive as it may sound, SINGING allows you to break through your fear. Julia Amisano is a voice, piano and acting teacher who believes that everybody can sing. She helps her students, whether 5 years old or 87 years old and everyone in between, connect and sh…
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Rockstar Life Hacks with Suzanne Paulinski
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59:03Creative people usually have a hard time finding work-life balance. We keep going, going, going at it and tend to neglect our social life & relationships until we reach a certain goal. But then, when you reach that goal, now what? Suzanne Paulinski is the founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. She helps artists with self-care, something very important …
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Managing our emotions, grief, pain and disappointment can be overwhelming, but we don’t have to do it alone. Have you ever considered therapy? How about art therapy? This is not an intervention, I promise.... but a peek into what’s out there that could help heal our wounds.As founder of Wholehearted Creative Arts Therapy, Arta Cakaj gives us a look…
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Music that Heals: Alex Bondarev of Conversing with Oceans
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38:11“Think about the toughest times in your life. Usually in those times you go to a good movie, song, or book... you confide in those things that artists create to get you through the hardest times in your life- and they shape the way you look at the world.”- Eternal Optimist, Alex Bondarev.Music was always the dream for today’s guest, who shares his …
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Are you a creative person struggling to turn your passion into a career? Mayra Ramales has figured out the recipe for success. She turned her love of music into a fun experience with huge potential for growth, which gives other artists an opportunity to succeed as well. Mayra Ramales is a talented music journalist and concert photographer for Next …
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The Secret Life of TV Post Production with Janis Vogel
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59:16For many filmmakers and artists, the elusive world of Television Production can seem intimidating and impossible to penetrate. In my chat with Janis Vogel, we demystify post production and editing, discussing secret tricks of the trade. Janis Vogel is an editor (and assistant editor) for feature films, music videos, documentaries, and her impressiv…
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Go from Freelancer to Business Owner with Lina Lansky
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51:31As filmmakers and artists, we all want to know how to start a production company. We’re dreaming of the great content we’ll produce, all the money we’d make, working flexible hours, being our own boss... SBA.gov and SCORE.org offer step by step instructions for starting your own business. Step 1 is to Create your Business Plan, but it’s that first …
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Overcoming Film Nightmares with Gabrielle Hawkins
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56:37Gabrielle Hawkins is a filmmaker and artist who pulls inspiration from politics, art, dance and every day life. She has worked on music videos with Beyonce, The Roots and John Legend and the Chris Rock film “Top Five”. I know Gabby from the Brooklyn College Film Production Degree Program. Like myself, it wasn’t a straight path to success for this f…
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Creative Entrepreneurship for Variety Seekers: Alex Wood
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43:01Do you feel like there are so many things you would like to do in your lifetime? Or that it would be absolutely mind numbing to pick one location, career, partner or passion for the rest of your life? Maybe you have many varied talents, and picking just one would cause the world to miss out on all your other gifts? If you’ve taken the Meyer’s Brigg…
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Stand-Up! Stand Out! Comedian Angela Star
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35:43Multi-talented funny-lady Angela Star is cracking me up on this episode of the LoudaVision Podcast! This Stand-up Comedian shares a cringe-worthy story about what inspired her to get into comedy, and even tells us about the entrepreneurial ventures she explored (*cough*DRUG DEALER*cough*) before pursuing stand-up comedy. Fast-Forward three years la…
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Darkness, Dastardly Deeds & Diddling: Getting Ready for House of Cards Season 4
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41:42If you’re anything like me, you are eagerly anticipating the start of House of Cards Season 4 on Netflix. Regardless of when you binged on earlier seasons, it’s felt like forever, and you may need a refresher course. You’re in luck! Before you watch Season 4 take a listen to this chat with my guest, pop-culture expert and fellow podcaster T. Sterli…
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Own it! Taking over the world with Barbara Saint Aimé
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33:41Barbara Saint Aimé is the president of her own public relations business, Aime Agency. This entrepreneur frequently travels the globe for her fabulous job, which has recently taken her to the Golden Globes! But appearances can be deceiving, as she opens up about the difficulties of being your own boss. She shares tips for breaking bad habits when w…
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Represent! Elaine DelValle: Actress, Writer, Producer & Casting Director
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42:38She’s been called the “female John Leguizamo… without the bitterness”. Elaine DelValle runs DelValle Productions and her own casting company. Among her many filmmaking ventures, this multi-talented superstar currently has shows on HBO Latino and Comedy Central. She says, “Filmmaking is not easy. It’s not all fun. It’s not glamorous. You’re in the w…
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Anahita stood out to me at NYC’s social media week as someone who is centered, peaceful and balanced. Her coaching practice Neural Beings helps companies and individuals identify their purpose and build a roadmap to navigate there. Anahita believes that if we learn the language of the body, and truly listen to it, we can find the innate happiness a…
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Michelle has been an inspiration to me ever since we met over ten years ago. In fact, this is the “Michelle” that inspired the character from my short film, “Perspective”. With a spirit and drive like hers, I’m not surprised that Michelle Engberg is doing big things. Listen to the first ever LoudaVision podcast to hear how she became a pro-photogra…
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