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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

One thing that plagues the residents of LA, at least those who are part of the industry, is the pressure to monetize everything, even the things they originally started just for fun. This week, Camille Corbett joins me for the 2nd installation of our rest series to discuss finding that balance between having a hobby that is just for you, and knowing when you should be compensated for your time and skills.

If you want to keep up with Camille Corbett, you can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week we’re discussing mentorship with my guest Karen Horne. Karen explains what mentorship actually is and how it’s shown up in her career on both sides of the mentor/mentee relationship. Hope you enjoy.

If you want to keep up with Karen, you can check out her Instagram and LinkedIn.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week, Alexis Bellamy joins the podcast to discuss work-life balance. We talk about what it looks like to build a life worth balancing when work is a top priority for you, and how that "balance" may not always be 50/50, especially when your job requires irregular work hours.

If you want to keep up with Alexis, you can check out WDTN News 2.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week, Austin Kelly joins to talk about what "operating in his purpose" looks like in pursuing animation. We talk about how this has influenced his career so far and what it looks like to continue that pursuit in a season when it may look more like a hobby.

If you want to connect with Austin, you can find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome back to season 2 of Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week, Koryn Frye-Fuentes joins the podcast to kick off season 2 by talking about the basics of rest within the context of working in the entertainment industry - what it means, how to start, and why it's important.

This is part 1 of a 3-episode series on rest that we'll return to throughout the season.

Hope you enjoy the conversation!

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

Hold the Door is back for season 2! This season, every episode will explore what it means to develop a healthy, sustainable approach to work in the entertainment industry. Guests will discuss their personal philosophies toward setting boundaries, creating a work/life balance, and resting, among other topics.

The first episode will premiere on Wednesday, October 8!

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week, it's just me :) You'll hear a little more about how I got into the entertainment industry myself and why I decided to start the Hold the Door podcast.
 
 If you want to stay connected with me, you can find me on LinkedIn, and as always via @HoldtheDoorPod on Instagram.
 
Thanks for tuning in all season! See you back here soon for season 2!

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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This week, it's just me :) You'll hear a little more about how I got into the entertainment industry myself and why I decided to start the Hold the Door podcast.

If you want to stay connected with me, you can find me on LinkedIn, and as always via @HoldtheDoorPod on Instagram.

Thanks for tuning in all season! See you back here soon for season 2!

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more by following the show on Instagram @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

This week, Evan Kim joins to discuss leaving the entertainment industry. You'll hear some of the pros and cons of seeing the industry with fresh eyes from the outside looking in, how Evan is still finding creative fulfillment in the hospitality industry, and what might bring him back to entertainment in the future.

If you want to stay connected with Evan, you can find him on Instagram @evankimevankim.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.

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Welcome to Hold the Door - an entertainment career advice and networking podcast where host, Camille Wilson, explores how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry.

For the first episode of 2025, Kiara Harris joins to discuss corporate jobs versus freelance jobs in the entertainment industry. You'll learn some of the potential pros and cons of both, as well as how Kiara decides when it is time to move from one space to the other.

You can stay connected with Kiara via her LinkedIn or Instagram @kiarainla.

Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and the biweekly newsletter by following the show on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack @holdthedoorpod.