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 040 – Aaron Kai – Focus & Create Who You Are

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This week's episode is a conversation with artist Aaron Kai (www.myfantasyart.com/id/kaiart) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how an influential art teacher in high school, finding methods to fuel creative passion, meeting various sci-fi cinema legends, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is a lively discussion about admiration of and devotion to the arts. Whether you are a movie fan or an artist of any kind, this one might be for you!

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Episode 039 – The Producer returns – Truth Barometer

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This week's episode is the Insight in Progress One Year Anniversary, featuring a new conversation with the show's very first guest, “The Producer a.k.a The Anonymous Artist” (www.theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com), about the biggest lesson he learned from recently completing the February Album Writing Month challenge (www.fawm.org). Listen to find out how analyzing artistic motivations, Carl Jung, aggressively attacking negative thinking, and a whole lot more relate to that lesson. This talk is all about the creative process, and is everything from profound, to vulgar (fair warning!), to motivational. Whether you are a musician or you just enjoy discussions about creativity that are simultaneously blunt and complex, this one might be for you!

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Episode 038 – Jennifer Blanc-Biehn – The Past & Instincts

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This week's episode is an interview with actress/filmmaker Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (www.jenniferblancbiehn.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and craft so far. Listen to find out how learning to pick her battles, striving to be fearless in her performances, an encouraging compliment from James Cameron, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is an introspective and brisk discussion about continuing to evolve as a person and a filmmaker. Whether you are a performer or you just enjoy interesting talks about life and film, 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 036 – Andy Robinson – Empathy & Imbalance

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This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker/adventurer Andy Robinson (www.ridetorio.com) about the biggest lesson learned in his life so far, as well as the biggest lesson learned through a bicycle trek from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Listen to find out how perspective, understanding motivations, living in the moment, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is an inspiring conversation about everything from the day-to-day trials of a six-month bike odyssey, to the importance of not walling off emotions. If you have an adventurous spirit or enjoy profound introspection, 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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