#21: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Camila Cardozo, Founder of Maria Camila Photo, an Arizona-based photographer, videographer, and brand strategist known for helping conscious entrepreneurs increase their visibility through authentic visual storytelling.

With more than a decade in the creative industry, Camila shares her journey from a self-taught photographer with a passion for storytelling to the founder of a thriving brand helping entrepreneurs increase their visibility through authentic visual content. The conversation explores the intersection of artistry, entrepreneurship, identity, marketing, and the power of being seen.

What We Cover:

• How Camila discovered photography as a teenager and taught herself the craft.
• The unexpected way cold outreach and relationship-building helped launch her career.
• Why authenticity is more than a buzzword and how it creates trust online.
• The role of branding, positioning, and visibility in attracting aligned clients.
• How personal stories can become a powerful business asset.
• The importance of representation and creating space for diverse voices.
• Lessons learned from entrepreneurship, burnout, and self-care.
• Why mentorship accelerated her growth as both a creative and business owner.
• How she approaches photography and video through strategy, storytelling, and emotional connection.
• Her thoughts on AI, creativity, and the future of visual media.

If you're building a personal brand, growing a creative business, or learning how to share your story with more confidence, this episode is for you.

Females Who Film amplifies the voices of women behind the scenes in film and media—sharing unfiltered conversations about craft, career, and carving your own path. Because visibility breeds possibility, and these stories deserve the spotlight.

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#20: What does it really take to turn creativity into a sustainable, profitable career?

In this panel episode, recorded live at The Good Vibe Studios, Carly sits down with three powerhouse creatives for a conversation about the realities of building a thriving creative business.

From working for free and building portfolios from scratch to learning how to price yourself, protect your value, market your work, and survive slow seasons, this episode pulls back the curtain on the business side of being creative.

Featuring:

• Risa Kostis — Celebrity wardrobe stylist, bridal stylist, and founder of The Rescue Kit Company
• Leila Parnian — Artist, DJ, and Owner of Parnian Furniture
• Mark Cowart — Phoenix-based filmmaker, director, cinematographer, and editor

Together, they unpack:

• The truth about “overnight success” in creative industries
• How to transition from passion projects to paid work
• Knowing your worth and handling pricing negotiations
• Why visibility and personal branding matter more than talent alone
• Creative burnout, inspiration, and getting out of a rut
• Financial mistakes creatives make early on
• Building confidence in your craft and charging accordingly
• Why networking and relationships are everything
• Balancing artistic integrity with making money
• Creating long-term sustainability as a creative entrepreneur

This episode is for the creatives chasing big dreams, building something from nothing, learning their worth, and figuring out how to turn passion into a profitable, sustainable career without losing the spark that made them start in the first place.

About Studio Sessions:

Studio Sessions is a monthly live event hosted by The Good Vibe Studios, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for real conversations around creativity, business, and growth. For more information, visit www.thegoodvibestudios.com.

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To connect with Risa Kostis click HERE

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To connect with Mark Cowart click HERE

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#19: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Dani Dufresne, an Emmy Award-winning executive producer and founder of The Auxiliary Co., for a conversation about the evolution of production, creative operations, agency culture, and building standout work in today’s rapidly shifting media landscape.

From learning to edit on actual film strips to pioneering a fractional production model that helps agencies scale smarter, Dani shares lessons from more than 20 years in the industry. Together, Carly and Dani explore the realities of production, the misconceptions around “organic” content, why intentional planning still matters, and how lean creative teams are reshaping the agency world.

They also dive into motherhood, delegation, burnout, creative leadership, saying no, SXSW energy, and why the future of creativity belongs to people who deeply understand the craft.

What We Cover:

•  Dani’s journey from film school to executive production 
•  Why learning the fundamentals still matters in the age of AI 
•  The biggest misconceptions about production & creative operations 
•  The rise of fractional production teams 
•  How smaller agencies can scale smarter 
•  Why “organic content” still requires intentional planning 
•  Delegation, leadership, and building strong creative teams 
•  Motherhood, boundaries, and learning to say no 
•  The future of storytelling, community, and creative work 
•  Why young creatives should “learn it the hard way” first

If you’re a filmmaker, producer, creative entrepreneur, agency owner, or someone building a creative business — this episode is packed with practical insight, perspective shifts, and honest conversation.

To watch the show click HERE
To connect with Dani Dufresne click HERE
To connect with The Auxilary Co click HERE
To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE
To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE
To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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#18: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with David Navarrete, founder of Moneta De Sine and co-founder of Arizona Filmmakers, for a deep conversation about storytelling, entrepreneurship, burnout, AI, and building a thriving creative community in Arizona.

David shares his unexpected path from studying biology and pursuing neurosurgery to becoming a traveling filmmaker and creative entrepreneur. From working three jobs while building his production company to creating Arizona Filmmakers from scratch, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to pursue a creative career with purpose.

They also unpack:
- Why storytelling matters more than gear
- The realities of burnout in production
- Lessons learned from failed productions and client communication
- How AI is changing the creative industry
- The future of Arizona filmmakers and creative collaboration
- David’s upcoming scripted entrepreneurial series, The Elevator Pitch

This episode is packed with perspective, inspiration, and real behind-the-scenes insight for filmmakers, creators, and entrepreneurs alike.

To watch the show click HERE
To connect with David Navarrete click HERE
To connect with Arizona Filmmakers click HERE
To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE
To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE
To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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#17: In this special Mother’s Day episode of VDEOMKR, Carly sits down live at The Good Vibe Studios with an incredible panel of women business owners, creatives, and moms for an honest conversation about motherhood and entrepreneurship.

From burnout and boundaries to business growth, marriage, identity shifts, and learning how to ask for help — this episode dives deep into the raw, behind-the-scenes realities that rarely make it onto social media.

Featuring:

• Matiana Gregory — Founder + Chief Creative Officer of Dang Fine Rentals and mom of two.
• Regina Steele — Integrative health coach, mom of three teenagers, and author of Mother Fcked*.
• Jadyn Heck — Founder of JHMovement, former professional dancer, and mom of two.

Together, they unpack:

•  How motherhood changes your relationship with work 
•  The sacrifices they’re no longer willing to make for success 
•  Building support systems that actually work 
•  Outsourcing guilt, laundry, and unrealistic expectations 
•  The pressure of “doing it all” 
•  Marriage, friendships, movement, and mental health 
•  Navigating different seasons of motherhood 
•  Why being “present” looks different for every mom 
•  The truth about social media vs. reality 
•  Advice for moms considering a second or third child 
•  What they wish more women knew about entrepreneurship and parenting 

This conversation is vulnerable, hilarious, emotional, and deeply validating for any mother trying to grow a business while raising a family.

Whether you’re in the newborn trenches, managing teenagers, thinking about motherhood, building a company, or simply trying to keep up with life - this episode will remind you that you’re not alone.

To watch the show click HERE

To connect with Jadyn Heck click HERE

To connect with Matiana George click HERE

To connect with Regina Steele click HERE

To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE

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#16: This week on VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with Bella Hibbs, Owner and Casting Director at Good Faith Casting, for a conversation that goes way beyond auditions. We're talking 12+ years of casting experience, HBO pilots, Rob Schneider comedies, a conference empire she built because she refused to be made to feel like an outsider — and the real, unfiltered story of how she got here.

What we cover:

• How Bella literally grew up in casting — and the moment a bathroom break changed the trajectory of her career
• The big misconception about casting directors (hint: they don't have the final say, and that's actually a good thing)
• What Bella looks for in a self-tape and the #1 mistake actors make before they even walk in the room
• Her hot take on the future of film — AI, vertical dramas, and why she believes audiences are craving authenticity over algorithm
• The origin story of the Southwest Actor's Conference, now in its fifth year, born on a flight home with a glass of Chardonnay and a sister who said "then do your own event"
• Why Arizona's film scene is heating up and what the state's tax incentive actually means for local talent and the economy
• Bella's journey into therapy and EMDR and why she's talking about it openly
• Her advice for creatives trying to break into the industry without sending a single "can I pick your brain?" email

From building a business in Arizona’s growing film scene to hosting the Southwest Actor’s Conference, Bella offers a transparent, unfiltered look at the highs, pivots, and persistence it takes to succeed in the creative world.

To watch the show click HERE

To connect with Bella Hibbs click HERE

To connect with Good Faith Casting click HERE

To check out Southwest Actors Conference click HERE

To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE

To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE

To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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#15: In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Paixao, founder of Spark Video, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in the creative industry:

Not all content is created to convert.

If you’ve ever felt like your videos look amazing but aren’t actually driving business results… this conversation is going to change how you think about everything.

Charlie pulls back the curtain on what actually moves the needle for service-based businesses—and why so many creators (and business owners) are stuck chasing vanity metrics instead of real growth.

From building strategic video funnels to understanding the psychology behind buying decisions, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can apply immediately.

What You’ll Learn - 

•  The critical difference between branding and performance marketing (and why you need both—but not at the same time) 
•  Why views, likes, and followers ≠ leads (and what actually does) 
•  How to create an irresistible offer that makes people want to say yes 
•  The real reason your content isn’t converting—and how to fix it 
•  Why data > creativity when it comes to scaling a business 
•  How to use video to generate consistent, measurable leads
•  The power of customer journey mapping (and how it changes your entire strategy) 
•  Why simple content (even iPhone footage) can outperform high-end production 
•  The exact framework Charlie uses to help businesses go from inconsistent income to scalable growth 

This episode isn’t about making aesthetic videos—it’s about making smarter ones. 

Grab a pen and notebook - this one is packed with value! 

To watch the show click HERE

To connect with Charlie Paixao click HERE

To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE

To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE

To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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#14: In this episode of VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with Boston-based brand photographer Brit Perkins — and it's the kind of conversation you don't want to end. Brit shares her story of how she went from learning on a borrowed DSLR after having her first baby, to building a thriving brand photography business that's been featured in People, Vogue, and Boston Magazine.

They get into the messy, beautiful pivot from weddings to brand work (thanks, Covid), why Brit chose to stay a solo operator instead of building a team, and how a folder of boring back-end systems actually set her business free. This one is packed with gold for any creative who's great behind the camera but still figuring out the business side.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• How Brit got her start learning photography on a borrowed DSLR to send photos to her deployed husband
• The accidental brand pivot that happened during Covid — and why it felt like a full-body yes
• Why she stepped away from weddings at the height of her wedding business
• The operation tools that changed everything (hint: it's not glamorous)
• How she qualifies brand clients and spots the ones who "aren't ready yet"
• Navigating image rights, client education, and what she does when her work gets stolen (spoiler: she doesn't chase it)
• What she thinks AI means for the future of photography
• Her take on social media as a tool for inspiration, not comparison
• The accountability structure she uses — masterminds, coaches, and investing in a course every single year
• Her evergreen advice for future MKRS: put your blinders on

This episode is for MKRS that want to build a creative career they actually LOVE. 

To watch the show click HERE

To connect with Brit Perkins click HERE

To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE

To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE

To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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#13: What does running 100 miles, biking across the country, and a four-foot wall calendar have in common? They're all part of how Taylor Prokes, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Ass Calendar, lives — and plans — a full life.

In this episode of VDEOMKR, recorded live at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Carly sits down with Taylor for one of the most energizing, honest, and genuinely fun conversations we've had on this show. Taylor is the co-founder of the Big Ass Calendar — the bold, oversized planning tool and mindset system built around the philosophy that the best moments in your life aren't stumbled upon, they're scheduled. She's also recently stepped into the CEO role at 100 Mile Group, overseeing multiple brands, partnerships, and product growth.

But Taylor isn't just talking planning theory — she's done the 100-mile race. She's run rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon. She quit corporate finance, lived out of her Jeep, taught herself content creation, and cold-emailed her way into Jesse Itzler's orbit before eventually co-founding one of the most talked-about analog products in a digital-obsessed world.

This one goes deep on the mindset behind intentional living, building community as an adult, the intersection of physical challenges and creative confidence, and what it actually looks like to build a product-based business from the ground up.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The origin story of Big Ass Calendar — from a folded piece of paper in a coaching box to a four-foot dry-erase wall system
• The 1-6-4 Method: one year-defining event, six mini adventures, four winning habits
• Why planning more actually makes you more spontaneous — not less
• How to handle life derailing your goals (and why shifting priorities isn't failure)
• Taylor's journey from corporate finance → California Closets → Jeep life → CEO
• Running a 100-mile race and what extreme physical challenges teach you about creative confidence
• Building community intentionally as an adult in a new city (and her 24-hour follow-up rule)
• Navigating scammers and counterfeit products as a growing e-commerce brand
• Why authenticity in content — even the gnarly, unglamorous stuff — is the most powerful marketing tool
• What it means to build your life resume, not just your work one
• Her advice to any creator who's too scared to put their work out there: start when you're bad

This episode is for MKRS that are ready to stop waiting for the right time and start putting the right things on the calendar.

To watch the show click HERE

To connect with Taylor Prokes click HERE

To check out The Big Ass Calendar click HERE

To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE

To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE

To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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#12: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Director, Creative Producer, and Owner of Rag Town Media, Clayton Lindley.

Clayton’s journey is anything but conventional—starting as a kid filming tricks at a skate park, to going viral on YouTube, to building one of the largest action sports platforms, and now producing powerful, story-driven documentaries for brands and global audiences.

We dive into the raw, behind-the-scenes realities of his path—burnout, big mistakes, creative pivots—and how those moments shaped the filmmaker he is today.

We also get into the future of storytelling, the role of AI in creative work, and why authenticity is becoming the most valuable currency in content.

In This Episode, We Cover:

•  Clayton’s early start in filmmaking and growing up with a director father 
•  Going viral on YouTube and building a global action sports brand 
•  The reality of burnout when your passion becomes your job 
•  Transitioning from content creator to documentary filmmaker 
•  Why storytelling > traditional commercials 
•  The importance of human connection in interviews 
•  Major production mistakes (and what they taught him) 
•  His approach to landing clients and building a creative business 
•  The truth about AI and what it means for filmmakers 
•  Why authenticity is the future of content 
•  His newest documentary projects—including a bold series on hemp

This episode is packed with honest insights, hard-earned lessons, and a whole lot of inspiration for creators who want to build something real.

To watch the show click HERE

To connect with Clayton Lindley click HERE

To connect with Ragtown Media click HERE

To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE

To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE

To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE

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