Original Trail

On this month's episode, Laura and Julie talk to Amber Neilson, an immersive experiences director specializing in haunts, children's theater, and living history. The three discuss the importance of collaboration, trust, and appreciation within the arts and creating new experiences for audiences. 

On this month's episode, Laura and Julie talk to Angela Bodnar about Anacua House, an independent online housewares boutique. Angela discusses her need for more creative work, adjusting her life to fulfill her life's mission and her family's needs.  

On this month's episode, Laura and Julie talk to fashion designer, seamstress, and cosplayer, Tuwanda Chandler. She talks about big moves, getting your name out

On this month's episode, Laura and Julie talk to producer and performer, Don Michael Mendoza. They discuss his journey to becoming a producer, starting over in a new city, and how things circle back to you. 

Laura and Julie talk about processing grief through art with filmmaker, director, and writer, Susanne McDonald. She discusses her latest film Trivial Pursuit. This episode contains talks of depression, racial inequities, and suicide. Julie and Laura recognize that this discussion may not be for everyone. If these subjects are not for you, stay tuned for next week's episode.  We also discuss the value of creating your own work and how each creative needs to value their own career and process.

Laura and Julie are joining the circus this week while talking to actor, filmmaker, and circus educator, Lindsay Surmacz. They discuss how dreams will always come back around, how having many interests can help you achieve your goals, and elevating where you live with your art. 

Laura and Julie talk with creative and creative business owner, Desiree Lambert. They discuss her inspiration behind starting her company and how she deals with the ups and downs of the industry. 

In the first episode of Original Trail, you are introduced to your co hosts, Laura and Julie. Laura and Julie talk with writer, director, and stylist, Dina Najjar. She discusses her inspiration to begin her business, make her own films, and how to prioritize projects. Book recommendations and and priority resets abound in this first episode that leave Laura and Julie wondering, how can I make time for the things that truly matter.

Julie and Laura pack up their bags, login, and ford the rivers of creativity and originality! Each episode will have a guest that follows an Original Trail. Guests from all over and different disciplines forge an original trail in life and go down unexpected paths. Laura and Julie coversate with playwrights, filmmakers, business owners, authors, and many more. The perfect podcast for someone wanting to go down their own Original Trail.