Feed the Crew - A Taste of Life Backstage: Recent Episodes
Rae Harris
A Podcast for the Live Events and Entertainment Industries to inspire and inform our community through personal stories and panel discussions. No matter where you are on your journey there is something for everyone. Join us as we discuss all aspects of life behind the scenes. We explore our cultures, relationships, and other social issues that affect the growth and success of individuals and businesses. Find out how others achieved their success and how some pivoted during the pandemic of 2020. If you have feedback for us or would like to be on a future episode, contact us on our website at FeedTheCrewPodcast.com. Feed the Crew is Produced by Richer Media Productions in Houston, Texas. Learn more at RicherMediaProductions.com.
Yaya Trejo, a Production Manager and Logistics Coordinator from Mexico City takes us through her journey, climbing the ladder in Mexico. Yaya is also a Podcaster and if you speak Spanish, I encourage you to check out her MxM con Yaya Trejo Podcast as well.
Las noticias más relevantes de la Industria del Entretenimiento con Yaya Trejo
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Beckie Campbell, an Audio Engineer from Florida, tells us about the launching of her career and the future of her podcast, all with an emphasis on respectfulness and prioritizing people over money. Becky is very well known in the industry and has been mentioned in a couple of our previous episodes by her peers.
Soundgirls.org
Soundgirls Podcast
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Laura Nagtegaal, a 25 year veteran Touring Professional from the Netherlands, shares stories about the effects of 2020 on the International Touring Industry and the unique challenges of being a transgender woman in the industry. She also discusses the importance of being allies to marginalized groups and imparts words of wisdom for everyone. Visit her website Msgyver.com or Instagram @MsGyver.
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Kellee St. Clair, a Scenic Carpenter and Set Designer in Houston, chats with us about the process of building a show from scratch, the lofty ideas he sometimes faces while working with designers and clients, and the most memorable shows in his career- both the good and the bad.
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Lotje Horvers, a Tour Manager from Amsterdam, joins us to share how she got started as one of a very few female tour managers, talk about how downtime during Covid sparked a Clubhouse called Step Into My Production Office with other female tour managers as a resource for younger generations, and how getting started again may be the hardest part of tours being stopped.
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Angela Dane, somewhat of a newcomer to the industry, has jumped in with both feet. She is the owner of Atrocity Drums, a creator of Gear Fanatix, an admin for the Womxn in Audio Facebook group, and the drummer for Atrocity Girl. After some bad experiences with recording studios, Angela decided to go to school for audio engineering so she could mix the Atrocity Girl albums in-house. Dedicated to representation for women and minorities in the entertainment industry, she created Gear Fanatix as a place for resources, inspiration, and forums for underrepresented people in audio.
www.gearfanatics.com/
www.atrocitygirl.com/
www.soundgirls.org/
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Jan Landy, the President and Founder of SoundBroker.com, shares his stories of industry experience from sweeping the floors to running a used sound equipment company, with his time as a stand-up comedian in between. He now also runs SoundBroker’s Mastermind RoundTable, a weekly panel discussion, in an attempt to combat the negative atmosphere that COVID has brought to the live events industry.
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Tasha Thorne, an AV Technician and Community Support Worker from the Washington DC area, talks about working in mental health and the importance of dealing with the stresses of a live events industry job in healthy ways. She also discusses the impact of community within the industry and how she hopes to create one by building her own production company.
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Steve Zweifel, a long time Stage Manager, Rigger, Lighting Designer, and more, reminisces on his years traveling with Kansas, Heart, Faith Hill, and other well-known artists, shares how he used his industry knowledge to transition jobs in retirement, and gives input on the future of the industry.
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Noah Firtel, Audio Technician, and Eileen Goodrich, Stage Manager, join us to talk about being an industry couple finding the balance between work and home, the transition from schooling to real experience, and how Covid forced them to find “survival jobs” until they can continue to follow their passions.
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Dave Cohn, a freelance Technical Director from Nashville, talks with us about his “begrudging” switch to virtual events in the time of COVID and how the pivot to all-virtual events meant new learning curves, challenges, and solutions for both technicians and clients.
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Dive into the details of Working in Wardrobe with Allison Duke- Costume Technician, Heather Jackson- Costume Designer, and our own Madelynn Archer- Wardrobe Supervisor. They attempt to shed some light on the intricacies of the Wardrobe/Costume department since many, even those in the industry, may not realize how much goes into it simply from a lack of exposure. They discuss the process from concept to completion and share stories from their years in the industry.
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Kirsten Johnson, a well known Event Producer in Houston, addresses instances of misogyny she’s encountered within the industry and how attitudes have changed over the years, the power of being able to choose your gigs, and how important it is to make your crew feel valued.
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Michael “MJ” Johnson, a freelance Camera Assistant and Media Manager from Baltimore, MD joins us to talk about the value and importance of connections, the new COVID related practices he hopes continue into the future of the industry, and how important it is to feel valued on site and stand up for your needs when negotiating with clients.
https://www.mjohnsonphotos.com/
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FTC: https://www.FeedTheCrewPodcast.com
We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/2021/01/23/cov-aid-2021-vaccine-delivery-live-event-industry-instructions/
IATSE: https://www.iatse.net/
Extend PUA:
Website: https://www.extendpua.org/meet
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExtendPUA DM us Extendpua
Email info@extendpua.org.
Extend PUA is looking for volunteers who are willing to meet with their representatives virtually so they can hear the stories of our industry’s struggle directly from those of us who are affected. If you live in the districts of the following representatives or know of folks who do, pass this on, be sure to visit extendpua.org/meet and sign up.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California
Congresswoman Judy Chu of California
Congressman Scott Peters of California
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois
Chairman John Yarmuth of Kentucky
Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts
Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan
Congressman Steven Horsford of Nevada
Congressman Albio Sires of New Jersey
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York
Congressman Brian Higgins of New York
Congressman Joseph Morelle of New York
Congressman David Price of North Carolina
Congressman Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania
Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee
Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Texas
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia
Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands
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Heather Long and Mike Dills, the founders of Elite Production Services, share with us what it’s like working together as a married couple and how they balance their personal lives with being the joint owners of a company. EPS has shifted focus to the world of virtual events and even developed a custom meeting platform to meet the specific needs of their clients.
https://eliteproductionservices.com/
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Monica Guerra, Textile Artist and Costume Designer, talks us through how she went from a costume shop stitcher with a fashion background to an avant-garde costume designer with a repertoire of choreographers who seek out her talents. With a growing list of international credits and recognition, she’s a name to remember in the world of ballet costume design.
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Feed The Crew: https://www.FeedTheCrewPodcast.com/listen
Orlando SoundGirls: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459462730837035
AV Educate Video: https://www.facebook.com/AVEDUCATE/videos/479014369755866
ExtendPUA: https://www.ExtendPUA.org/meet
Big Love Benefit Concert: https://www.facebook.com/events/1108031512980246
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Christina Daniel, a Production Manager in Houston, joins us to share her unexpected journey into the industry and her rise into management. She also discusses how Covid has changed the industry and what challenges may need to be faced in order to revive live events.
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Keith Levenson, a long time Music Director and Conductor, has spent more than 30 years conducting orchestras for rock bands like The Who, Metallica, and Kiss as well as arranging music for Broadway show tours. Now in the time of Covid, he's created his own production company, FUSTERCLUCK, as a way to promote humor, collaboration, advocacy, and fundraising.
FUSTERCLUCK:
https://www.fustercluckmusic.com/
https://fustercluckmerch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FUSTERCLUCKproductions/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXVpbqcRhnfJdn5HdJey1Q?reload=9
Music Cares:
https://www.grammy.com/musicares
Haven Foundation:
http://www.thehavenfdn.org/
Actor's Fund:
https://actorsfund.org/
Sweet Relief:
https://www.sweetrelief.org/
Crew Nation:
https://www.livenationentertainment.com/crewnation/
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Feed The Crew:
https://www.feedthecrewpodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/feedthecrew
SBA Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cares-act-2021-ppp-and-eidl-update-tickets-136299103287?aff=erelexpmlt
Zoom Test Kitchen:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomtestkitchen
Orlando SoundGirls Family:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459462730837035
SoundGirls.org:
https://soundgirls.org/
AV Educate:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AVEducate
IATSE Local 12:
https://www.iatse12.org/
https://www.facebook.com/iatse12/
MASS LEC Form:
https://massliveco.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/massliveeventscoalition
MLEC Suggestion Form (Google Form)
Extend PUA:
https://www.ExtendPUA.org
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Stephanie Freed and Grant McDonald, Founders and Co-Directors of ExtendPUA discuss their advocacy group and its goal of extending additional federal aid to those who have been financially impacted by Covid-19. Their goals may be inspired by helping those in the industry, but their success could affect anyone who is currently struggling with unemployment or under-employment due to Covid-19.
ExtendPUA is entirely volunteer run, so find out how you can get involved or donate to the cause at ExtendPUA.org and join them in their fight for our industry’s survival. They also need folks to tell their stories to their senators and strengthen the cause.
It's time to stand up and be heard!
ExtendPUA - ExtendPUA.org
Sign the petition
https://www.extendpua.org/petition
Sign up for a virtual meeting with your senator and Extend PUA
https://www.extendpua.org/meet
Other Event Industry Advocates:
Live Events Coalition National
https://www.liveeventscoalition.org/
Massachusetts Live Events Coalition
https://massliveco.org/
wemakeevents
https://www.wemakeevents.org/
Save Our Stages
https://www.saveourstages.com/
National Association of Theater Owners
https://www.natoonline.org/
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Tanesha is a video Technician from Baltimore, who takes us on her journey into the virtual event sector just months before COVID 19 was a thing. She’s also passionate about Photography and you see her work on her Facebook page.
Note from the Host: Tanesha, I watched you come up through the ranks of AV, I knew you were destined to be one of the greats and I wasn't wrong. COVID 19 robbed us of working together last spring, so it was great to see you virtually this fall. And I will thank you over and over for the rest of my days for agreeing to be one of my first interviews. -Rae
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CSA Webinar Registration:
http://csoa.memberclicks.net/message2/link/214f6ca8-4dc1-4509-aa43-c4f7867194b7/1
AV Tech Talks with AV Educate: https://www.facebook.com/AVEDUCATE
Save Our Stages:
https://www.saveourstages.com/
We Make Events: https://wemakeevents.org/2020/12/30/complete-relief-bill-information-via-michael-strickland-and-nito/
Sydney Opera House:
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
Big Love Benefit Concert:
https://www.sweetrelief.org
ExtendPUA:
https://www.ExtendPUA.org
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Rebecca Draznin, Vice President of Services for Advance Concepts in Vienna, Virginia joins us to share her journey and stories from working in live events. She also reveals how Advance Concepts came to be ahead of the curve for the virtual shift of 2020.
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Roger Bull, a multi-talented Executive Producer, Production Stage Director, and Show Caller reminisces on his days as a radio personality, discusses his transition to behind-the-scenes work, and reflects on how 2020 changed his career.
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Scott and Anita Hartsock, a dynamic duo of Rigging and Lighting Technicians, discuss what it's like to work together as a married couple, how they both started in the industry, and the flexibility required to work in multiple roles.
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Chann Harris takes us through his journey from high school DJ to a Producer in Las Vegas, offers advice he learned along the way, and gives his opinion about organic learning vs college.
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Rae Sanchez, Allison Forsyth, and Stacy Leigh, a talented group of Hair, Wig, and Makeup Artists join us to chat about everything from glamour to gore! Hear how they each got started in hair and makeup, what their favorite work has been, and what goals they’re working towards in the future.
Rae Sanchez - https://raindiefilm.wordpress.com/
Stacy Leigh - Instagram - @fablesbeauty
Allison Forsyth- Twitter- @allison_forsyth
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Brianna Johnson, also known as Bri Monet, an accomplished DP and film producer discusses the differences between corporate production and film, the trials and tribulations of her previous company, and what it’s like starting over in LA.
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Mercedes Roman-Manson, Production Manager at Emerson Colonial Theater and a Board Member of the Massachusetts Live Events Coalition, discusses the wealth of resources MassLEC has to assist industry workers in these difficult times and how we need to continue to make noise so policy makers consider our industry during this current economic crisis.
Emerson Colonial Theater: https://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com Massachusetts Live Events Coalition: https://massliveco.org
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IATSE Mental Health Presentation
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5139335462308520463?link_id=6&can_id=45f7e8908a3d4685abecc501b1b8a07b&source=email-mental-health-presentation&email_referrer=email_1019948&email_subject=mental-health-presentation
Loving Hands for Stagehands
https://www.facebook.com/groups/684331915484738
LEVL UP Fest
https://www.LiveEventsLiftUp.org
Fustercluck Productions
https://www.fustercluckmusic.com
We Make Events
https://www.wemakeevents.com
Save Live Events Now
https://www.Saveliveeventsnow.com
Senate Subcommittee hearings on the effects of Covid-19 on the Live Events Industry.: https://www.c-span.org/video/?507290-1/hearing-covid-19-impact-live-event-entertainment-industry&fbclid=IwAR3fiiOqJLObBmNjpW5vX36wxi4aGLp2nDC6unXBET_GI8fehudZso2UXsE
Extend PUA https://www.extendpua.org
https://www.facebook.com/ExtendPUA/
Emerson Colonial Theater: https://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com
Massachusetts Live Events Coalition: https://massliveco.org
LEC National: https://www.liveeventscoalition.org
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Chris and Maura Sciullo, multi-talented industry professionals and siblings, dish out words of wisdom for younger generations and reflect on the stories that helped to define their careers.
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Judy Malone-Stein, Business Agent for IATSE Local 896 and Wardrobe Supervisor for Houston Grand Opera, discusses her background in art outreach programs, what IATSE does for the local theater community, and how the pandemic has made changes to the union as well as her personal work.
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This week we're bringing you info about online and in-person events, a small political update, and a preview of next week's episodes- including a special extra episode that will be released on Friday!
Linked In Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/rock-your-linkedin-profile/connect-to-opportunity-with-linkedin
LEVL UP: www.liveeventsliftup.org
We Make Events: www.wemakeevents.org
Stuff The Train Virtual Dance Party: https://lnkd.in/eZVvhr7
Toys For Tots in Houston, TX: December 12, 2020 Drop Off - IATSE Local 51 Union Hall. Their address is 3030 North Freeway, Houston, Tx 77009
Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/feedthecrew
Feed The Crew: www.FeedTheCrewPodcast.com
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Joy and Christie Davies, a mother-daughter duo, specializing in Graphics and more, chat with us about how Joy’s work led to Christie growing up in the industry, the most terrible crew meals they’ve had, and what it’s actually like to travel for work.
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Tommy Liberto, better known as Mr. Christmas Tree, talks about what it’s like to be a tree in NYC every December and how the character has developed over the years.
Although at the time of Publishing, Tommy is not planning to appear in NYC this year, he still wants to encourage everyone to support your local homeless shelter by donating or volunteering.
He also wants everyone to smile even behind your masks and spread your own joy this holiday season.
We hope he will re-appear next year!
https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMr.ChristmasTree
https://twitter.com/mrxmastree4real
https://www.instagram.com/misterchristmastree/
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FTC is here to help you keep up to date on the happenings in the industry on a weekly basis. Check out what's going on this week- including a virtual event happening tomorrow.
www.WeMakeEvents.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomtestkitchen
https://djkopecquarantinedanceparty.com/
https://app.mobilecause.com/form/_V4Lww?vid=etnue
https://mailchi.mp/823be0e5ff0e/virtual-toy-drive-9456736?e=af93dea177
www.feedthecrewpodcast.com
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Rick Barr and Annette Harlow, married freelance video professionals from Laurel, Maryland, discuss learning how to work together before their relationship, the benefits of working as a pair, and the biggest work disasters they’ve faced.
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Omar Colom, the creator of AV Educate, a resource and information sharing platform for the AV community. He discusses how important it is for knowledge to be passed on, the differences between theory and practice, and his plans for the future of AV Educate.
AV Educate:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AVEducate/
AV Tech Talks Podcast (formerly the Mo Show)
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/aveducate
Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-mo-sho
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mMzI0MzA4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-mo-sho-GE09Db
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uaHNff2wA2dxP06f7cB5B
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Industry Advocate www.WeMakeEvents.org - Red Alert
Remote Trainingwww.Sapsis-Rigging.com
Elite Production Services Stuff The Train Dance Partyhttps://mailchi.mp/5e1336a8b9ed/virtual-toy-drive?e=af93dea177 Thank you to Heather Long and Mike Dills
Next Week's Episodes:
Omar Colom - AV Educate
Dynamic Duo - Rick Barr and Annette Harlow
Shout Outs:
Dave Pallay and Karl Mehrer K2 Imaging
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Part 2 of our first published Women’s Panel with Maura Sciullo, Operations Manager at Three Rivers Entertainment at David Lawrence Convention Center, Annette Harlow, a seasoned Video Technician and Camera Operator and Christina Daniel, Production Manager at Staging Solutions -George R Brown Convention Center. They discuss their backgrounds, pitfalls war stories and funny headset conversation.
Honorable mentions for:
AV Educate: https://www.facebook.com/AVEDUCATE
The Mo Show is now AV Tech Talks (Mansplaining Episode: https://anchor.fm/aveducate/episodes/Real-Women-of-AV--and-whats-Mansplaining-ec4qjk?fbclid=IwAR0_QrQ_JpMixxHvnbK-RcTfZt4FthqRIxVRfakSCXpahC4k_jNny5jMvII
Sound Girls Private (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoundGirlsPrivate
SoundGirls.org Silo Productions: http://www.siloproaudio.com/
LaGrand Enterprises: lagrandenterprises.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FeedTheCrew)
Rae Harris is a Producer and Technical Director for live events and the host of Feed The Crew. She discusses her start in the industry as an Audio Engineer, some memorable moments from her near 30 years of experience, and why she decided to create a podcast for the Live Events and Entertainment industry.
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Meet Karl Mehrer, the owner of K2 Imaging, a premier projection company in NYC that provides gear and operators for film festivals, audio/visual staging, and more. He discusses how he started his company, the differences and similarities between live events and film, as well as how he and his company have adapted to 2020.
K2 Imaging: www.k2imaging.com
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Meet Caitlin Farley, Assistant Stage Manager, and Joey Farley, Assistant Technical Director, a dynamic duo who both work for several opera companies. They discuss how they both started working in opera, what their experiences were while dating and marrying in the workplace, and how 2020 has affected their careers.
Houston Grand Opera: HGO.org
Opera America: www.operaamerica.org
Marquee TV: www.marquee.tv
Dallas Opera: dallasopera.org
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Meet Madelynn Archer, a Wardrobe Supervisor for theater and opera. She discusses the importance networking has in the industry, the tumultuous theater experience that helped launch her career, and how a career path can take unexpected turns.
Houston Grand Opera: HGO.org
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Part 1 of Women in AV with Maura Sciullo, Operations Manager at Three Rivers Entertainment at David Lawrence Convention Center, Annette Harlow, a seasoned Video Technician and Camera Operator and Christina Daniel, Production Manager at Staging Solutions at George R Brown Convention Center.
They discuss their backgrounds and starts in the industry, as well as the advantages and pitfalls of being women in a male-dominated job field.
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Promotional Trailer for the Podcast Launch
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