Amy explains why collaboration is essential and highlights the importance of developing the skill to get along with others to achieve our best work.
Ep260: How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
In our conversation, Chris and I explore what the culture of co-creation entails and how it has benefited early adopters like Apple.
Ep259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
Bridget shares her own journey from being traumatized and terrified by early public speaking experiences to becoming a confident communicator.
Ep251: Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Shie shares how his passion and determination have allowed him to grow and thrive as a creative professional.
Ep248: Make Yourself Memorable: How to Leave an Impression, Build Your Network, & Get Hired | with Carole Kirschner
My conversation with Carole is filled with strategies and mindsets from an executive’s perspective to set you on the path to creative success.
Ep229: Why Providing Value & Supporting Your Community is Essential | with Shiran Carolyn Amir, ACE
While Shiran’s career path might look like a string of “luck”, as you’ll learn today, it came as a result of focusing on providing value after value.
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.”
Ep127: Chasing After the Next Gig vs. Building Your Career | with Kabir Ahktar, ACE
Kabir Ahktar, ACE feels very strongly that:
“It’s really important to stay networking…However much you’re doing, it’s probably not enough.”
Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian
Seasoned editor, Andi Armaganian who successfully transitioned to director is here to inspire you to take the next major steps in your career.
Ep125: From Scraping Up Cigarette Butts to Editing, Directing, and Producing Emmy-Winning TV Shows | with David Rogers
Learn what it takes to break into editing scripted comedy and how to climb the ladder to directing/producing, with David Rogers (Seinfeld, The Office, The Mindy Project).
Ep115: How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied | with James Wilcox, ACE
Today’s guest, James Wilcox is here to debunk that myth that success is about waiting for opportunity to be bestowed upon you. And how to prepare…
Ep107: Recognizing, Mentoring, and Promoting Diversity In Hollywood | with Monty DeGraff, ACE
Monty DeGraff, ACE worked in post-production for 9 years before he met another black person. He’s an uplifting voice to mentorship & diversity in Hollywood.
Ep106: On the Vital Importance of “Being Nice” | with Jesse Averna, ACE
Be nice. Could it possibly be that simple? In Hollywood, it seems “nice guys finish last” – untrue. Jesse Averna shows us how compassion leads to success.
Ep104: How to Keep Working As An Editor (After You’ve Made the Transition From AE) | with Susan Vaill, ACE
Director, editor, and mentor Susan Vaill, ACE discuss with Zack Arnold, ACE the many pitfalls, politics, and unanswered questions that must be answered once a new editor has made the transition from being an assistant.
Ep102: How to Create Your Own Opportunities to Pursue Dream Projects | with Richard Sanchez
Assistant editor Richard Sanchez found himself working on the same projects over and over that led his career nowhere. Then Richard decided it was time to create career opportunities instead of wait for them.