Creator's Cafe Episode 12: Brian Jones: Creating the Space

I join my former professor Brian Jones for a special in-person episode live from the Artist's Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar in Indiana, PA.

Creator's Cafe Episode 11. Olivia Stambouliah: Born to do This

Olivia Stambouliah and I discuss working with Michael Bay, Jane Campion, and on the Walking Dead, and how she brings her full spirit to her all her roles from blockbuster to sketch to art film.

Creator's Cafe Episode 10. Jake Arky: Building Artistic Community

Jake Arky and I dig into acting villainous onstage but not in real life.

Creator's Cafe Episode 9. Leonora Anzaldua: Lighting the Mystery

Leonora Anzaldua and I dive into how she uses the camera as a character in her cinematography, and how she brings dramatic dimension through lighting the darkness.

Creator's Cafe Episode 8. Dr. Ben Samuel: Sculpting the Possibility Space

Dr. Ben Samuel and I talk his performances on Hulu and Netflix, how he is crafting the future of storytelling by having AI and humans build worlds together. Watch for 8B's bonus episode where we dive into the difference between styles of AI generation of and the shifts we need to keep AI storytelling a diverse and inclusive landscape.

Creator's Cafe Episode 7. Kaylee Hawley: Don't Be Afraid of a Bad Drawing

Kaylee Hawley and I chat finding your style while following your bliss and making preschoolers defend their art on gallery walks!

Creator's Cafe Episode 6. Levi Petree: Sing Your Heart Out

Levi Petree and I chat Cajun roots and picking up a dream later than you'd expect. We dig into how he brought me joy after heartbreak and how he's walking the same road himself.

Creator's Cafe Episode 5. Emily McGregor: Don't Not Film the Joke with host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs

In this fun conversation, Emily McGregor confesses what she's afraid of (truly scary), why she doesn't get writer's block, and and how she's learning a new style of leadership. Come along for a snappy and fun ride!

Content warning: Lots of joyful swearing

Creator's Cafe Episode 4. Kyle deTarnowsky: The Validity Comes from Yourself with host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs

In this episode, Kyle deTarnowsky and I talk about how music is like baking and how important it is to find joy of expression without getting stuck on how "good" you are, though he's secretly quite good.

Creator's Cafe Episode 3: 3. Alex Rose Wiesel: Acting Authentically - Sexy Sausages and Neck Flashlights with host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs

In this episode, Alex Rose Wiesel examines the psychology of owning a career full of progress and success. She is an advocate for self-directed creative power and inspires me to take a strong point of view.

Creator's Cafe Episode 2: Nicholas James Connell: Exuding Pop Comedy Positivity with host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs

In this episode, Nicholas James Connell breaks down his love of all things pop comedy along with navigating the wild success of his Off-Broadway hit Titanique, piano bars and viral YouTube creations.

Creator's Cafe Episode 1: LaNisa Renee Frederick - Taking Up Space and Learning Who You Are with host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs

In this episode, LaNisa Renee Frederick embraces her comedic rise through Hashtag Booked, TV, Film, and voiceover. She encourages us all to step out of our comfort zones to create a career we are excited about.