Vibrant Visionaries

What’s your morning, and evening routine? Find out how I kick off my day, and settle in for a night’s rest on today’s AMA mini-episode.

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Character Actor Extraordinaire Galen Howard brings us onto the set of Boba Fett, and shares some thoughtful ideas on engaging with fans – plus we talk about the Gratitoad! All this and, more on today’s episode of Vibrant Visionaries.

Galen is proud to be in the cast of Moon Manor – the debut feature film by Machete Bang Bang and Erin Granat – in theaters THIS Friday, February 25th, 2022!

Hang out with us on Instagram at @GalenHoward and @VibrantVisionaries

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Photo of Galen by Bryce Darlington

Spend about five minutes with me as I answer the question “What can someone do when they’re overwhelmed, and only have 5 minutes to clear their head?”

Thank you to Vanessa of Not Another X Files Podcast (and several others,) for such a thoughtful question.

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Season 4 kicks off with my answers to your cooking, and recipe questions. Check out my comprehensive list of fantastic YouTube channels featuring hilarious, entertaining pro chefs, home cooks, and adorable pets, below!

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Enjoy these YouTube cooking shows:

Heidi Bennett – The Vibrant Kitchen

Rick Martinez – Sweet Heat!

Carla Lalli Music – That Sounds So Good

Sohla El- Waylly – Ancient Recipes

Jun Yoshizuki – Jun’s Kitchen (Bonus: Adorable Cats!)

Kent Rollins – Cowboy Cooking (Bonus: Adorable Dogs!)

Townsends – 18th Century Cooking

Ryan Rucker – Be Ice Cream Or Be Nothing (Bonus: Adorable Kids!)

In this mini episode you’re invited to switch up your landscape, step outdoors and take a walk in nature. This simple self care act can help you reconnect to yourself and all the beauty of the natural world. Take a relaxing stroll and enjoy mindfully observing your surroundings.

How does nature spark your creativity? How is walking in nature an act of self care for you? Let me know by emailing me at: [email protected] and let me know if it’s OK for me to share your answer and name on a future episode. Today’s episode is also available on our YouTube channel: the Vibrant Visionaries Network.

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This is our Season 3 Finale! I’ll be back with exciting new interviews and tips to help you boost creativity and banish burnout in 2022.

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You’re Invited – to view a wonderful episode of Vibrant Visionaries on YouTube!

We shot this video interview on location at Black Star Pirate BBQ at Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond, California and it’s a feast for the eyes! Enjoy it HERE

Chef Tony Carracci and Miss Suzie of Black Star Pirate BBQ in conversation with Heidi Bennett

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My guest on this year’s final Fantastic Fest interview is Tom Putnam, Director of the incredibly enjoyable documentary United States of Insanity: A Million Juggalos Can’t Be Wrong. Drop ALL your preconceptions about Insane Clown Posse, the “Most Hated Band in the World” and treat yourself to one of the best music docs I’ve ever seen! It’s joyful, touching, thoughtful and surprising. United States of Insanity opens in theaters Tuesday, October 26th. Watch the trailer and find out where it’s playing near you here

Photo of Tom Putnam at Fantastic Fest: Jack Plunkett

My next interview is on YouTube ONLY. Head over and subscribe to the Vibrant visionaries Network so you don’t miss it -shot on location at Black Star Pirate BBQ!

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My guest today is Zach Lamplaugh, Director of 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot (#1 Will Blow Your Mind!) Enjoy learning his approach to casting and other creative decisions behind this hilarious indie film. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

You can check out 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot on Amazon and all the usual VOD spots.

Find Zach at: https://www.zachlamplugh.com/

Make sure to subscribe to the audio version of Vibrant Visionaries because ALL of my Fantastic Fest coverage is AUDIO ONLY

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Join me for a conversation with Director/Cinematographer/Editor Junta Yamaguchi about his first feature film, the thrill-packed and delightful one-take time travel comedy Beyond the Infinite 2 Minutes. Another fun-filled interview from Fantastic Fest 2021!

Check out the trailer for Beyond the Infinite 2 Minutes

Follow the film’s distributor – IndieCan Entertainment on Instagram

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It was a thrill to have the legendary stop motion animator and creature designer Phil Tippett on to talk about the making of his immersive and inventive new film Mad God. He shares loads of fascinating stories including childhood memories, collaborating with editor Ken Rogerson and the creative process behind this monumental 30 year project.

Watch the trailer for Mad God and find out about upcoming screenings at MadGodMovie.com

Check out Phil’s Attic on YouTube.

“A collection of the works of Phil Tippett. Phil was a key creative on the original Star Wars trilogy and has continued on with his own VFX facility: Tippett Studio. Enjoy clips of Phil’s work on Jurassic Park, Robocop, and many unexpected discoveries from the Vault.”

Tippett Studio is on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Check out video interviews and the Vibrant Kitchen on our YouTube Channel.

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