The Art of the Grind

Brittney Rae (@brittneyraeallday) is a writer, director and actor. She’s spoken on panels at San Diego Comic Con and Mammoth Film Festival representing women in film and was recently accepted by Sundance Institute as a fellow for her short film, Water, which will be releasing next year. In this episode we talk about the future of filmmaking for women, the importance in adding substance to your storytelling, what filmmakers can do to stay busy during the pandemic, and m...

Jonny Marlow (@Jonnymarlow) is a fashion, editorial, portrait and celebrity photographer. His shots have featured the likes of J Lo, William H Macey, Larry King and the list goes on. Additionally, his work has been published in Vanity Fair, People, Esquire, Rolling Stone and more. In this episode we talk about strategies for building your creative business, the importance of good people skills, and much more!See Jonny's work at JonnyMarlow.com Follow us on Instagram:@artofthegrind...

Steven Wilkin (@adultbodies) is a singer, music producer and mixer. After successful runs with bands Vanaprasta and Sun Drug, he has been focusing on his solo project Adult Bodies. You may have heard his tracks "Consumed By You" and "Room 808" on NBC's The Enemy Within and his new single "Forever Young" was released October 30, 2020. In this episode we talk about the collaboration process, the analog vs. digital conversation, going all in with your art, and more! Follow us on Instagram...

Dr. Rachel Eva Dew (@drrachelofficial) has been a clinical practitioner in the integrative and holistic health field since 1994. She has trained and certified over 10,000 Integrative Wellness & Life Coaches world-wide and has supported hundreds of patients through her private practice over the years, and thousands more through her award-winning books and conference appearances. She is the co-founder and CEO of Modi Health, an integrative telemedicine and tele-wellness company that provide...

Austin M. Rausch (@austinmraush) is a costume designer, illustrator, draper, wig stylist and even a drag queen! He's currently teaching costume design and drawing at Purdue University. In this episode we talk about channeling your purpose in life, asking the right questions, falling in love with the darkness, and more! Follow us on Instagram:@artofthegrindpodcast@directordlg@calebauston Visit our website at artofthegrindpodcast.com © 2020 Black Canvas Productions, LLC. All right reserved.

Palomino "Obake Sakka" is a writer, producer, and director. He's currently in negotiations to sell an episodic series that he first created sixteen year ago. His perspective on the world around him as well as the stories of of how far he's had to go for the job are sure to inspire you and keep you laughing. In this episode we talk about the journey a project will go on before getting made, the future of independent film, the of finding the intrinsic value in your work, and more! F...

Theo Dumont (@iamtheodumont) is the co-founder and co-director of the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival, and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival. As managing partner at Alta Global Media, he's spearheaded media relations, publicity, and strategic marketing campaigns for films like Da 5 Bloods, Shades of Blue and BlacKkKlansman. In this episode we talk about the importance of guerrilla marketing, the future of the entertainment industry at large, what filmmakers can do to stand ou...

Alexandra Chando (@achando) is an actor, director and producer. You know her from shows like the Lying Game, Sneaky Pete and The Vampire Diaries. She’s also the co-host of The Her Voice podcast, an industry podcast focused on the challenges and triumphs of women in the entertainment business. In this episode we talk about finding the purpose in your work, the failures that come after success, gender parity in the entertainment industry and more! Watch Dinner Party on YouTube Check out t...

Paul Khoury (@paulkhoury) is a director, producer, and serial entrepreneur. He is a business partner at Lokai, a New York-based company that makes bracelets that mirror life's highs and lows. He helped build the company for six years before stepping out on his own in 2018 and founding Hummingway, a creative ad agency and production company in Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk about how games like poker and chess can relate to business and risk-taking, the importance of being patient, payi...

Maiara Walsh (@maiarawalsh) is an actor, singer-songwriter, and director. You may know her from shows like The Vampire Diaries, Desperate Housewives, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Michael Bay's The Last Ship, as well as multiple film credits. In this episode we talk about trusting your ideas, facing your demons, the importance of experimentation and more! Watch Maiara's short film called Young Blood Follow us on Instagram:@artofthegrindpodcast@directordlg@calebauston For booki...