I Moved To LA, Now What?

Geeze. It’s been a whole year, but I’m back. A random update about what’s to come.

Back again with another episode! In episode 7, I explore what it means to be envious in the creative space. What do you do when you can feel that you’re envious of a fellow artist, or even a celebrity? Don’t forget to follow me @melannealva on Instagram for bonus content.

This is the first bonus episode I’ve filmed and the first episode that I’ve filmed in a long time! I want to start having a video component to my workout episodes from now on. I’m also setting up a recording studio in my closet! Watch this episode on IGTV @melannealva

Another episode! We’re on a roll. In this episode I talking about pivoting when nothing you creatively planned goes right. You’re art will only work if it’s flexible.

In this episode I talk about the aftermath of leaving Texas and getting settled in LA again. I could feel myself sliding into a creative rut. In this episode I talk about why ruts happen and how you can stop it from happening before it begins. Our creativity is like a relationship, it’s going to take a lot of work.

The bonus episodes are a behind the scenes of my podcast. In this episode I talk about the new film equipment I bought in Texas, and how it compares to my set up in LA. Does the audio quality sound different than the other bonus episodes?

In this episode I talk about following the passion your really want to pursue instead of waiting on the right time or amount of money. I talk about objectives, super objectives, and why you shouldn’t pursue something just because you want to make money!

In this episode I ponder if talent is real or not. What that means for me and creatives alike. I mention Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio and others as examples to this debate. Listen to find out if talent is real or not! Also start thinking about whether you think it’s real or not.

In this episode I talk about being the ambitious friend in your friend group. I go over basically the cons of this and what results when you’re the most ambitious person you know. This episode is all edit HEAVY. How does it sound?? Let me know @melannealva.

In the first episode of I Moved To LA, Now What? I say fuck it and upload a segment during Covid. Find out how I’m creating during quarantine.