Learn how (and why) a former NHL hockey player made the transition to becoming a well-known and respected editor, consultant, and thought leader.
Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE
As the recently elected President of American Cinema Editors (ACE), Kevin Tent is leading the charge to make working smarter instead of harder in the edit bay one of his top priorities. He’s dedicated to making changes like taking regular walk breaks, adding in meditation, and even taking an occasional nap to enhance your creativity and get you through the day with more energy left over for your family and yourself when work is done. If you want to know how one of the top names in the feature editing game stays sharp and continues to work at such a high level, today’s conversation is for you.
Struggling to “Do” It All? Try “Being” First. (Three Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Sanity When Working From Home)
I don’t know about you, but my brain is like an endless news ticker reminding me of the growing tasks, activities, ambitions, and must-do’s that I need to accomplish to prove my worth as a human. No sooner do I start one checklist item and I’m already thinking of the next. It’s been ingrained in me that striving, achieving, and accomplishing must be happening at all times!
Ep128: How to Have a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family | with Farrel Levy
In Farrel’s own words she firmly believes:
“You can be proud of the work that you do and also proud of the fact that you’ve had a good life.”
Tired of Holding it Together All the Time? Here are Five Basic Needs to Get You Back On Track
Exhausted by Zoom calls, overwhelmed by global upheaval, & frankly wondering what’s the point? Get back on track with these 5 basic needs.
Ep124: Simple Solutions to Your Chronic Aches & Pains (and Where They Came From) | with Dr. Sadie Sanders
Dr. Sadie is a wealth of resources to help you get moving again and alleviate the aches & pains that come with being sedentary all day long.
Ep123: The Solution to Your Sedentary Lifestyle | with Ben Greenfield
Chronic sitting is killing you, but standing isn’t the answer. Neither is exercise. This Ben Greenfield interview reveals the sedentary lifestyle solution.
Ep122: ‘Superfood Hunter’ Darin Olien On How To Be Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
Today I interview “superfood hunter”, Darin Olien. He’s traveled the world for decades and has uncovered some of the healthiest superfoods known to man.
Ep118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years
You can’t survive 50 years in post-production working on some of the biggest films of all time without knowing how to take care of yourself. This is episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone hoping to have a long-lasting and successful career as an editor.
Ep117: The Secret to Surviving 40+ Years Working In Hollywood | with Carol Littleton, ACE
Having edited such films as E.T., The Big Chill, and The Accidental Tourist (to name a few), Carol Littleton knows what it takes to survive working in post for the long haul. Learn her strategies for staying sharp and energetic in the cutting room.
Ep116: Maintaining Boundaries, Well-Being, and Sanity on Hollywood Blockbusters | with Jeffrey Ford, ACE
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to not only survive but thrive while working on Hollywood blockbusters like The Avengers series, then this conversation with Jeffery Ford, ACE is going to give you the inside look you’ve been waiting for.
Redefining Parenting to Stay Sane While Working From Home
The challenge of parenting while working from home can be overwhelming. Here’s how I make it work and you can too.
Ep113: The Importance of Setting Boundaries, Advocating For Yourself, and Asking For Help | with Janace Tashjian
“It’s important not only to empower ourselves, but to empower each other. We are 200% stronger together than we are as an individual in our common endeavors.”
Dear Hollywood: It’s Time For An Intervention About The Hours We Work
I believe not only CAN we find a solution to make 45 hours the new standard week in Hollywood, but we MUST find a solution because of Covid-19.
Ep112: On Signing COVID Waivers, Kit Rental Fees, and Working Humane Hours | with Cathy Repola, MPEG National Executive Director
Editor’s Guild National Executive Director Cathy Repola discusses with Zack Arnold, ACE the importance of not signing Covid waivers, how to get compensated for your equipment at home, and the importance of working healthy hours.