Buckel Up! We're Going from Broadway to Behind the Camera with Kim Blanck

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In this week's episode, Kristen delves into Kim's path from being a Broadway baby to her very first short, "Gloria," premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025.

Buckel Up! We're Thriving in our Local Creative Community with Comedian Ruby Karp

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In this week's episode, Kristen and Ruby talk about Ruby's career beginnings, getting her first one-person-show off the ground and *exactly* how "No Man's Land" got made.

Buckel Up! We're Getting into first-time Short Film Efforts with Filmmaker Amber Neukum

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In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stories today.

Kristen’s Substack - Short Film Tips!

Juice Box Films - Amber’s Production Company

Buckel Up! We're Finding Our Comedic Voice with Alison Leiby

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In this week's episode, Kristen and Alison chat comedy career beginnings and staying true to your voice.

Buckel Up! We’re Balancing Creativity, Family and the Timing of it All with Zoey Martinson

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In this week's episode, Kristen and Zoey talk about the "right time" to start a family while nurturing a career in directing, and break down the path her film, "The Fisherman," took from short to award-winning feature.

Buckel Up! We're Falling in Love with TV With Hilarie Holt

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In this week's episode, Kristen and Hilarie gush over the TV shows that shaped them, and fighting the compare, and despair mindset.

Simple Modern — The Buckel Up! team AND Hilarie couldn’t live without this cup to keep us hydrated through the day! Available at most major retailers

Buckel Up! We're Directing the Actor with Mary Lou Belli

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In this week's episode, Kristen and Mary Lou talk about the art of directing the actor, finding your happy place, and making it work for you as a professional.

Buckel Up! We're Getting in the Writers' Room with Writer Abbey Caldwell

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In this week's episode, Kristen chats with writer Abbey Caldwell of "Laid," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Krapopolis" fame about the art of getting into writers' rooms and staying there.

Brick — Abbey’s fave social media blocking productivity hack!

Coffee Shop Playlist — Abbey’s second fave productivity hack is this coffee shop sounds playlist! We’ll admit… it works :)

Buckel Up! We're Understanding Our Worth with Nicole Jordan-Webber

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In this week's episode, Kristen gets to the bottom of self-advocating and when to do more homework with producer Nicole Jordan-Webber

Buckel Up! We're Setting Boundaries with Actress Francesca Noel

Kristen Buckels Cantrell

In this week's episode, Kristen connects with Actor, Writer, Producer Francesca Noel of "Goosebumps, The Vanishing" fame and talks charting your own creative path.