Indie Freedom Podcast

Emma Arnold is a nationally touring comedian, an author, a podcaster, a beekeeper, and mother of three. 

In this episode, we talk about her start doing comedy in Boise, Idaho, her mission to create stronger bees, nightmare comedy producers, touring on the infamous Tribble Runs, and why going out and living life is integral to becoming a better comedian.

Emma's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EmmaArnold

Emma's website: emmaarnoldcomedy.com

Sick of working a dead-end job while pursuing your passion? Then this episode is for you. 

We'll talk about the steps you can take to free up your time, get more flexibility, and even make more money.

Sunita Deshpande is an actor, writer, creative director, and filmmaker living in New York City. She has had roles on 30 Rock, Broad City, and most recently on Daredevil Season 3, where she played the fan-favorite character Seema Nadeem.

Her new film, A Sari For Pallavi, has been a hit in the festival circuit, most recently winning Best American Film at the Capitol Hill Film Festival. Sunita also writes custom monologues for actors with Monologue Tailors.

You can also find Sunita on Instagram: @luckysunita

Sunita’s recommended book for actors and writers:

The Artist’s Way: https://amzn.to/2JDPgo2

Nick Duarte is an Emmy and Addy-award winning filmmaker and commercial director. His most recent short film, Dead Languages, recently premiered at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. Nick's company, Crown Chimp, has produced commercials for high-profile brands such as Adidas, The University of Arizona, China Mobile, and the NBA. 

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Adidas Wrestling commercial (feat. Olympic gold medalist and UFC champion Henry Cejudo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu60ik9qHl0

Sea Change (short film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCabNITQY9M

Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrnickduarte/

Nick's recommended books on filmmaking:

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet: https://amzn.to/2DlHDjN

J. Writing is an accomplished rapper, producer, and editor. In this interview, we talk about J's beginnings in hip-hop, including a chance meeting with a 17-year old Nipsey Hussle. J also explores his songwriting process, tips for beginning rappers, and his new film project, Irritable Heart.  

Links mentioned in the podcast:  

Pink Yellow Blues (new single)  

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the...  

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GegkJI  

J's Instagram: @jwritingmusic 

Dialed Media Instagram: @dialedmedia