Surviving the Dream

For over 32 years, Graham J. Larson has been focused on ways to help clients turn their hard work into the dream they envisioned. His professional journey began in public relations at Ogilvy, Adams & Rinehart in Washington, DC, followed by a move to New York City to cut his teeth in the production world. Once settled in Los Angeles, Graham enjoyed great success producing TV and film including the Emmy Award winning series "Once and Again" and the Academy Award winning film “The Last Samurai.” Now he pursues his current passion: residential real estate. Here he discusses his love of all things real estate - the clients, the hunt, the negotiations - anything but cookies!  And how important it is to just listen!’ 

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Animator-Creator, Dave Pressler's artistic journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to storytelling through visual expression. Moving seamlessly between sculpting, illustration, animation, and production work, Dave's diverse skill set has led to collaborations on esteemed projects. One notable example is his role as Executive Producer of the successful "RUGRATS" reboot for Nickelodeon, where he oversees the art direction and visual identity of the beloved show. Additionally, his contributions to co-creating the Emmy-nominated animated series "Robot And Monster" for Nickelodeon and his art directing the acclaimed "Boss Baby Back In Business" for Dreamworks TV showcase his versatility and creative vision. Beyond the screen, Dave's captivating paintings and sculptures adorn galleries worldwide. As Dave Pressler continues to push creative boundaries and inspire with his unique blend of artistry and imagination, his legacy as a pioneering creator in the ever-evolving landscape of multimedia artistry remains firmly established.

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Asan Askin is a travel advisor who, after pursuing a career in law, is living his dream of seeing the world and helping others do the same. 

Asan is currently the West Coast Director at First in Service, where he oversees entertainment and leisure travel across the region. In addition to his leadership role, he continues to manage a select group of clients, ensuring personalized service and top-tier travel experiences. (He can be reached at [email protected])
 
Born in Turkey and raised in Germany and the Netherlands, Asan got the travel bug early in his life (ask his parents about his binders of plans for his own airline at age ten). He turned his love of travel into his career ten years ago, pivoting from a career in entertainment law at a major studio, and has been checking off bucket list travel for himself and his clients ever since! 

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Laura Leppanen has worked as a makeup artist on films and TV shows like "Frankie and Johnnie are Married," "Call me: The Rise and fall of Heidi Fleiss", "Las Vegas," "The Bling Ring," "Franklin & Bash," "Men at Work," "Community," "Get Shorty," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "Kidding," and "Physical."  Here, she shares the importance of teamwork behind the scenes and what it's like to live with an ever fluctuating schedule. 

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Rudy Boehmer is an aerospace engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in Pasadena, CA, where he has worked in spacecraft operations for the past 25 years. Rudy currently works on two Mars projects: the Mars Odyssey Orbiter as a Mission Planning & Sequencing engineer, and the Mars Curiosity Rover as an Engineering Operations systems engineer. He also spent 10 years over various stints on JPL’s Cassini Mission to Saturn, where he was one of the first people to see the first surface images of Saturn’s moon Titan, and later participated in the Cassini Grand Finale - the spacecraft’s disintegration (on purpose!) into the Saturn atmosphere.

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Highly accredited, flight nurse, Sasha White, received her first Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and her second Bachelor’s Degree (a competitive, accelerated nursing program) from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She then took the National Registry to become an EMT. She has worked in Intensive Care Unit’s (ICUs) and Emergency Room’s (ERs) across the country from: Albuquerque, NM, Denver, Co to New Orleans, LA and Norfolk, VA and continues to work at high volume bases. Along the way to becoming a flight nurse, she collected even more certifications and accolades like BSN, RN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ABLS, TPACT and CFRN, etc., before she finally landed into the world of Flight Nursing. Here, she shares what it takes to survive long hours, daring rescues, and staying connected with regular life. 

*Disclaimer: we experienced some technical difficulties on this one so please bare with us!  Sasha is worth it!!! 

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David Mellville co-founded Independent Shakespeare Co. with his wife Melissa Chalsma. In 2004 the company started producing outdoor shows which eventually became The Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival which plays to up 50,000 people annually and is now in its 21st year. As an actor, David has performed many roles for ISC including Hamlet, Richard III, Henry V, Macbeth, Iago, Titus Andronicus, Bottom, Julius Caesar, Feste, and Touchstone. David has directed numerous ISC productions including MACBETH, LOVE’S LABOURS LOST, TWELFTH NIGHT, JULIUS CAESAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA and AS YOU LIKE IT. In 2022 He directed a film adaptation of The Comedy of Errors which has won numerous awards at festivals including Best Director. As a composer, David has written music and songs for many ISC productions and he co wrote two original musicals: RED BARN and ANITA BERBER IS DEAD.

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Victor Yerrid has been a puppeteer & voice artist for the Jim Henson Company, Sid & Marty Krofft, and The Walt Disney Company for almost thirty years. His work includes CRANK YANKERS, DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, THE HANGOVER, FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, TEAM AMERICA, MEN IN BLACK II, FARSCAPE: THE PEACEKEEPER WARS, ROBOT CHICKEN, FAMILY GUY, THE SIMPSONS, COMMUNITY, ANGEL, GREG THE BUNNY, THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROJECT, NO YOU SHUT UP, WORD PARTY, SID THE SCIENCE KID, SLUMBERKINS, BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE, MUTT & STUFF, HANNAH MONTANA, PAJANIMALS, THE TONIGHT SHOW, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, THE 2010 GRAMMY AWARDS, and SESAME STREET. Victor also works as a director, writer, and show creator, and still insists on playing with puppets.

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Dr. Mike McClenahan is a veterinarian at Studio City Animal Hospital and has extensive experience in private practice, consulting, and relief work. He’s also trained in communications and is known for his RACE-approved lecture, “The Use of Virtuous Humor in the Veterinary Clinical Setting.” Beyond his veterinary career, Dr. Mike is a seasoned stand-up comedian, performing at venues like The Comedy Store and The Ice House. He’s the creator of The Bow Tie Vet Guy YouTube channel and co-host of The Vets Unleashed podcast.

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Jeff Conway is an Emmy-nominated TV Host and the top-viewed Hollywood interviewer at Forbes. His latest exclusive interviews that he books himself have included Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Julie Andrews, Kevin Hart, Kesha and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff has paved his own original path in entertainment journalism, by asking his carefully crafted questions, which helps readers and viewers alike get to know these notable stars on a far more human level. Originally from the Chicago, Illinois area, Jeff now resides in Los Angeles, California. Listen as we turn the tables and get personal with Jeff, who proves he is a delight on either end of an interview. 

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