CORNER TALKS

David Akinyemi, actor and musician from Toronto, discusses with me his experiences learning acting and his feelings toward taking on the role of young Sammy in a short film I directed called Cracked. He explains to me his dedication for acting but his love for music and how he tries to integrate the two art forms as a way of marketing his brand. Throughout his creative journey, he reflects with me on the blessings we constantly receive and why all must carry a healthy attitude of being grateful.

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Joseph Bonello, friend and musician from Toronto, discusses on the podcast what inspired him to choose a career in music, his collaboration with sound engineer, Gabe, that helped elevate his craft, and the tenacity he learned in chasing his dream.

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A burn out is feelings of low energy, lack of motivation, and being overwhelmed with things you thought were once manageable. Burning out takes away the drive to continue whatever it is that you are doing. But instead of quitting or abandoning the task at hand, I strongly believe it is best to just approach it with a fresh perspective. The only way to do this is by making sure you implement self care for yourself.

These are the ways to prevent yourself from burning out.

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Robert D’Amario and Nick Furfari, friends from childhood, discuss with me a shared passion for the nostalgic anime series, Pokémon. I ask them their earliest memories of being introduced into the franchise, their opinions on what direction the franchise is headed, and why it stills connects to multiple generations after 25 years.

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Christian Alphonse, writer and producer from Ottawa, returns to the podcast to discuss more about the future of cinema. He explains how the metaverse and its technology will transform the way we see, make and distribute films. Although this will make filmmaking more affordable and accessible to aspiring filmmakers, we debate whether it will retain the authenticity of the art form.

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Travelling is a form of escapism that a lot of us are craving to experience again in light of this miserable pandemic. As I sit in the lockdown reflecting on my thoughts, I reminisce about the places I was fortunate enough to visit. Each destination has its own stories and memories, which I'd like to share with you!

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Eric Tomj and Alex Pashalis are both actors and filmmakers from Toronto who have recently completed two projects together called, MAN V FOOD and LONG LONG TIME. They discuss with me their experiences in bringing the project to life, challenges encountered both creatively and financially, and their commitment of being respectful to the stories that were being told.

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Neema Nazeri, talented actor and comedian from Toronto, discusses with me on the podcast his drive to drop out of university and pursue his lifelong dream in comedy. He explains how the pandemic benefited him both personally and professionally, the lessons he learned from serial entrepreneur, Gary Vee, and his firm belief that when pursuing a career in comedy or the arts, there is no Plan B.

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Independency is something that we should all value and take into consideration for ourselves. Becoming independent is a means of setting yourself free from the constraints of someone's opinions, influences, or pressures. In order to achieve high independency, you must confront the physical, emotional, and mental reliance you have on the people and possessions that dictate your level of happiness.

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Abiel Micheal, actor and filmmaker from Toronto, returns to the podcast to discuss with me our feelings toward burning out, the importance of occasionally disconnecting from your work to obtain a fresh perspective, and why you should never lose motivation if you truly love the work.

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