Episode 042 – Porsche Reid – Goals & Mise En Place

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This week's episode is a conversation with chef Porsche Reid (www.eatzla.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and craft so far. Listen to find out how a love for food and travel, the a-to-z of reaching goals, the importance of fundamental techniques, and more relate to those lessons. This is a fun and pragmatic discussion about determination and proper planning. Whether you are into culinary arts or going after your ambitions, this one might be for you!

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Episode 041 – Sean Sherrod – Attention & Gratitude

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This week's episode is a conversation with drummer Sean Sherrod about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how learning to be selfless, not taking anything for granted, the importance of doing things wholeheartedly, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a funny but also very moving discussion about being thankful for life and music. Whether you are into drumming or simply a thoughtful person, this one might be for you!

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Episode 037 – Kevin Reylek – Go for It & The Human Connection

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This week's episode is an interview with magician Kevin Reylek (www.thebluecrown.com) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and pursuit. Listen to find out how a change of course in film school, taking magic from a hobby to a business, influential magician Paul Harris, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is a lighthearted and positive discussion about honing your talents. Whether you are an artist of any kind or just enjoy magic, this one might be for you!

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Episode 035 – Jesse Rose-Smith returns – Emotion

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This week's episode is a second interview with writer/filmmaker Jesse Rose-Smith (www.youtube.com/FaceDownFilmsChannel) about his biggest lesson learned in filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how the importance of peer review, seeking validation, using the heart as a creative compass, and so much more relate to that lesson. This is a fun and film-centric conversation, but with ties to the creative process in general. Whether you are an artist of any kind or a movie geek, this one might be for you! (Beware very minor potential spoilers for the films Her, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Naked, and Harold & Maude!)

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Episode 034 – Eric Cooney – Honesty & The Spectrum of Happiness

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This week's episode is an interview with writer Eric Cooney about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how relationships, mental health, balancing creative pursuits with life pursuits, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is an open conversation of thorough self-analysis, but not without a lot of humor. If you enjoy deep talks that can mix fun and seriousness, this one might be for you!

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Episode 033 – Dan Lawson – Saving & Delivering

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This week's episode is an interview with voice actor Dan Lawson about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how a defining moment of independent happiness, the importance of being nurturing, balancing creativity with professional demands, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is an episode filled with laughter and heartfelt observations about living. Whether you seek to live life to the fullest or you enjoy discussions about creative industries, this one might be for you! Insight in Progress will be taking a short break for the holidays, but the show returns on Monday, January 13th!

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Episode 031 – Scott Kyger – Composure Tactics & Learning from Mistakes

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This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Kyger about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how coming from a military family, working as a professional First Assistant Director, the importance of curiosity in the work of others, and so much more relate to those lessons. Although mostly focused on experiences in film production, the central ideas of this funny conversation apply to life as a whole. If you appreciate stress management techniques or the value in errors, this one might be for you!

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Episode 030 – Daniel Hirshleifer – Using Laughter

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This week's episode is an interview with studying primatologist/film aficionado Daniel Hirshleifer about the biggest lesson learned in his life so far. Listen to find out how a stressful time in a South American rainforest, coping with a family member's serious medical situation, the double-edged nature of humor, and a whole lot more relate to that lesson. Overall, this is a fun conversation that also manages to show just how important laughter is in every facet of life, from the good to the bad. Whether you like science, art, or just laughing, this one might be for you!

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Episode 028 – Andrew Corvey – Positive Outlook & Long Game

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This week's episode is an interview with editor/filmmaker Andrew Corvey (www.filmsoffury.com) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how Becker's muscular dystrophy, trusting editorial instincts, being prepared for opportunities and so much more relate to those lessons. This is simply a funny and reflective talk about life and creative pursuits. Whether you are also chopping your path through the jungle of life or you just enjoy a bunch of movie references along with your introspective discussions, this one might be for you!

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Episode 027 – Rimarria Appling – No Worries & Flexibility

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This week's episode is an interview with marketing person/renaissance woman Rimarria Appling (www.youngbrightthings.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and career so far. Listen to find out how a transformational experience in Australia, growing up in a family of 15 kids, treating high-stature and low-stature jobs equally and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This lively discussion keeps things fun while presenting some valuable perspectives. Whether you are working on trying to take more of life in stride or you just like upbeat conversations, this one might be for you!

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