You can't blitz every play -- but it can be hard to deal with the feast-or-famine cycle so many producers are used to.  Arly Montes is a freelance producer based out of Los Angeles CA. She lives on the east side in Boyle heights. She produces Commercials and Digital content across a broad range of production companies, networks and brands.  Today she reveals her best practices for staying productive, staying healthy, and doing work she loves.  How do you stay balanced?  

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How many times have you said the words “Fake it till you make it?”

How many times have you heard someone else say it?

It’s a classic — and that’s not good. 

Chris North is an Executive Producer and Executive Coach, and this one-two punch means he’s got some major paradigm shifts to offer. 

He’s got two principles to free you and those around you from faking it ever again. 

What are other classic mottos we should ignore? 

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When Paul D. Hannah made his first film, he had never been on a film set. Now he is a respected producer with over two dozen films distributed through major outlets. His advice? It's simple -- your ego will sink you. Here's how to stay humble and level up your game.  

Risks open doors.   But it can be hard to accept the possibility of failure.   Our egos want everything to work, so we can chalk up our victories.   It’s a cliche at this point, but worth reconsidering that classic Michael Jordan quote:  “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”  Nobody knows this better than Esi Yamoah, founder of Yamoah Entertainment.   From leaving her small town life in Tallahassee to live in Ghana for three years, to working at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, to winning Ghana’s Best Picture Award for the film GOLD COAST LOUNGE in 2019, she’s continually taken calculated risks that put her in a position to succeed.   

Ever feel like nothing you're doing is working? Then you don't want to miss this interview with actor/writer Michael Vlamis (ROSWELL, NM on the CW) and writer/director Joe Angelo Menconi (5 YEARS APART).  

These guys don't pull any punches. From driving for Uber to pay the bills to getting a script on The Blacklist and landing a series regular role on the CW, Michael, Joe, and their collaborators epitomize the modern Hollywood journey.  

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Where did your creativity begin? Lindsley Register (The Walking Dead, House of Cards) joins Dominic DiMaria to discuss the seeds of a life in art, overcoming struggles, and using creativity as a means for fulfillment.   

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What do you do when you hit rock bottom? Is it a lesson or a trauma? Steven "Zeus" Taylor (Insurgent, The Red Road) talks about using creativity to come back from adversity, and what he learned working with Jason Momoa. 

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Where did your creativity begin? Lindsley Register (The Walking Dead, House of Cards) joins Dominic DiMaria to discuss the seeds of a life in art, overcoming struggles, and using creativity as a means for fulfillment. 

Hosts Dominic DiMaria and Alexander McPherson talk to rapper and producer Ronnie Rage talk about how to claim your space, shed your insecurities, and find your voice.

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Dominic speaks with Game Designer and DJ Seth Smith about storytelling principles in games and film, as well as uncovering the psychology of how Seth connects with his crowd behind the DJ board.

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-Emotional guidance in storytelling

-Literary devices and writing to a set piece

-Psychology of a DJ