Pardon My Success

We are joined this week by George Ajjan, aka "the ajjancy", an independent songwriter and mashup cover artist, whose love of music inspired him to reclaim his creativity after having established a completely unrelated career! We chat about how fatherhood shapes the way you write and feel, how to find the joy in creativity even while musically processing the heaviest of topics including loss and mortality, and so much more on this week's episode of PMS :) p.s. we will be having a 2 week mid-season break to catch our breaths, and will return with more creative content on 6/23!!

George Ajjan: IG ⁨@theajjancy⁩

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This week we sit down with the brilliant cinematographer Sade Ndya to deep dive into the art of visual storytelling! From giving us a hands-on demonstration for how to set up the perfect shot, to discussing what it truly means to be an artist, Sade shares her creative process, inspirations, and the power of personal branding.

While taking us through her experiences in the entertainment industry (working with big names like Keke Palmer, Lil Nas X, and Issa Rae just to name a few), Sade opens up about navigating systemic challenges, finding community, and using her voice and vision to shift the narrative.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a fellow creative, or simply curious about the magic behind the lens—this episode is for you! Tune in, get inspired, and see the world through Sade's lens!

Sade Ndya: IG @sadendya

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Returning to the podcast from Season 1, we have Nismah Osman - our Sync Licensing expert! She's back to dive deep into how to make the music that makes it into movies and TV shows, and how to make money doing so. Get ready to do some active workshopping as we figure out together how to submit your music to the best sync licensing agencies, and how to get all the tools you need going forward in your music making career!

Want to learn more about Sync? Email [email protected] !

Nismah Osman ⁨@nismahosman967⁩

IG @nismahosman

https://nismah.wixsite.com/nismahosmanmusic

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Join us backstage at the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach for an unforgettable conversation with The Beach Boys' Mike Love and his son Brian Love! From timeless hits to fresh ventures, we dive into reflections on the band's legacy, priceless advice to those just starting out, and what's next for the Love family and their award winning spirit brand, Club Kokomo 🍹🌺

The Beach Boys - IG @thebeachboys

Mike Love - IG @mikeloveofficial

Brian Love - IG @bloveimages

Club Kokomo - IG @clubkokomospirits

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Today we get the chance to sit down with talent agent, writer, and hypnotist, Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists! With a PhD in Psychology and a love for the arts, Albert has used his years of experience to represent actors and help them navigate the entertainment industry. In this interview, Albert shares insider tips on how to find representation, what agents look for, how to stand out, the realities of the business, and advice for aspiring talent looking to break into the industry.

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This week we are sitting down and making a song with the incredibly inspirational and amazingly talented Lindsay Liebro! While getting her degree in Commercial Music, she sings and performs at an insane amount of gigs, all through her own grit and determination. This singing/songwriting extraordinaire will prove that she's made of star quality material!!

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We are making handmade creativity journals this week with Entropy Creatives, the iconic creators of the Judgment Free Art Social Hour!! Hang out with us as we put together an In the Know x Entropy collab workshop where we stitch together journals and chat about their journies along the way. We chat about the risks and payoffs of committing to the dream, and how it is possible for everyone to find their inner artist!

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Sammie Paul IG @sammie.pl

Brittani Murphy IG @brittiechristine

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I'm aware that in the video the title is different but tbh this one feels more accurate so we're running with it. I'm going through it, and trying to find some musical motivation so hang out with me for a few while I crash out and then try to make some tunes about how I'm afraid of selling out ! Woo!

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Writer, director, award winning sock puppet maker, and creative powerhouse Caroline Pace joins us for our first interview of Season 4 to take a real look at the Industry Landscape right now... and we're not gonna lie, things are interesting out here. Caroline recounts her tales of the wins and losses of filmmaking, an inner look at the co-writing process, and how we remain optimistic doing everything we can to continue creating the art we love <3

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WE ARE BACK!!

Welcome to the return of Pardon my Success with our premiere episode of SEASON 4!!

Enjoy this recap of my time during the hiatus which included a 15 day Adventure in Asia with none other than (my mom) Mama Bing Fields! We will return next week with our regularly scheduled ~artistic~ programming, but until then enjoy the brand new music video for my newest single “The Burn” out now!!

Pardon My SuccessHost & Creator @meilinfields

Editor @dasha.german

The Burn Music Videohttps://youtu.be/Eq5rzrVyRTI?si=Sqs_L8tn5soHPVCL

Song & Video Created/Produced by Mei

Director/Videographer/Editor Dasha German @dasha.r.german

Hair & Makeup Ava Brown

Stylist Natalia Trevino Amaro

Photographer Russell Baer

Song mixing & mastering @HaileyFinMikkels

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