The Nourish Podcast

In Episode Four, Cinematographer, Jared Levy chats with Variable founder & filmmaker, Jon Bregel, about his experiences and mindset surrounding the topic of "pivoting towards more fulfilling work." 

In recent years, Jared has made the pivot from documentary branded content, to long-form narrative features. As we explore in this podcast, Jareds pivot required a lot of consideration so we are hopeful listeners can glean some insight from his thoughtful approach. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jared Levy is a cinematographer based in NYC. Jared is also the host of the Art vs Commerce Podcast (http://www.avcpod.com/), a conversation with creative industry professionals who have made a career out of their art. Discussions cover guest’s careers diving into the details of their decision making as they navigate the film, television and commercial industries.

Jared's website: www.jaredlevy.nyc

Follow Jared on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared_levy/?hl=en

In episode three, Variable founder & filmmaker, Jon Bregel, interviews producer & Poolhouse founder, Veronica Beach about her experiences managing mental health while working at the top of the advertising industry. With over 100 Cannes Lions to her name, Veronica Beach was recently referred to as the most awarded female producer in the industry. Veronica is the first to admit that she has been through a lot in her career, so we are grateful to glean some lessons from her story in this episode.

Veronica's Bio: "I am the original founder and now partner of the poolhouse, check out our platform at www.the-poolhouse.com . Previously I was the Director of Production at Pereira O'Dell from 2020 -July 2022 overseeing the SF & NY offices from Agency side and their In-House production department, Barrelhouse. Prior to that, I was the Head of Global Production at DAVID, resigning in December of 2019. I was a founding member of DAVID and even moved to Brazil to open the São Paulo and Buenos Aires production departments. While living in Brazil, I served a dual role leading Global Production for Ogilvy Brazil. In my first year at Ogilvy Brazil we won Agency of the Year in Cannes through the projects I produced, Dove, Real Beauty Sketches and Coca Cola’s, Crazy for Good. That first year I won 29 Lions, including the Titanium Grand Prix as well as previously mentioned, Agency of the Year.

To date, I have won over 100 Lions, and multiple other prestigious awards.

In 2015 I moved back to the United States to help open the Miami office and was recognized by Business Insider as one of the top Creative Influencers in Advertising while being part of the team to globally launch the Miami office as one of the top 5 agencies in the world at Cannes.

Prior to DAVID and Pereira O'Dell I was a successful freelance Agency Producer for over 8 years working at dozens of Ad Agencies producing campaigns all over the world."

Veronica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-beach-748a302/

About the Poolhouse: The Poolhouse is an exclusive global community for producers & content creators in advertising, TV & film, and those that support them. As far as I am aware, The Poolhouse is the best place to seek, and post industry job opportunities with reputable brands and companies.

Follow The Poolhouse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_the_poolhouse/

Here is an article about The Poolhouse: https://nofilmschool.com/2020/07/need-gigs-poolhouse-bent-getting-producers-producing-again

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Variable is a community where filmmakers prioritize wellness & growth. Join today and engage in the conversation at wearevariable.com

Variable Podcast shares stories and insights from the intersection of filmmaking and wellness.

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearevariable

Join filmmaker & Variable founder, Jon Bregel, and SMUGGLER & division7 Director of Sales and Management, Erin Wahed, in a conversation about letting go of control. Jon and Erin are also joined by members of the Variable community who chime in with their thoughts and feelings throughout the conversation. 

Erin Wahed's bio: At the age of 14, Adobe Photoshop came into my life and blew my mind. It inspired me to pick up a camera so I could capture how I see the world. Through twists and turns, photography led me to becoming a jewelry designer. The pandemic brought baking into my life. Thinking about ingredients like the color wheel is how I cook. Channeling my abstract photography aesthetic, I pour resin. I've always been a salesperson and a connector. What has become clear to me is that all these paths continue to lead to the person I am.

https://www.erinwahed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bandedesquatres/

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Variable is a community where filmmakers prioritize wellness & growth. Join today and engage in the conversation at wearevariable.com

Variable Podcast shares stories and insights from the intersection of filmmaking and wellness.

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearevariable

Variable founder & filmmaker Jon Bregel shares his personal story surrounding the downfall of Variable as a production company, and rebirth of Variable as a community where filmmakers prioritize wellness & growth. Join today and engage in the conversation at wearevariable.com

Variable Podcast shares stories and insights from the intersection of filmmaking and wellness.

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearevariable