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This week I’m joined by April Reign who is currently Senior Director of Marketing Fractured Atlas an organisation that empowers artists eliminating practical barriers to artistic expression to foster a more agile and resilient cultural ecosystem. April is the creator of many viral hashtags the most notable being #OscarsSoWhite which challenges the lack of representation of marginalised communities in Hollywood.
In today’s episode, April and I cover what it means to go viral and some of the challenges that come with it, especially when you’re talking about race and equality. We help you figure out how to use your platform for change and ways you can have the conversations you want without risking your jobs or friendships. We talk about how best to handle social media trolls and how to switch off and get organised. I hope you vibe with it.


I hope you go off and feel better equipped to tackle the topics you care about on social media. To find out more about April you can follow her on Twitter on @ReignOfApril, and you can find out more of her work by visiting her website Reignofapril.com
On March 1st April will be debuting a resource directory of talented creatives in the media industry all of whom are traditionally underrepresented groups. So keep an eye out for that.


Prisca will be back in 2 weeks to discuss the comparison trap, and we have some room for a few more questions. If you have a problem with marketing, branding, career or taking the next step send to [email protected] or visit wannabepodcast.com and select ‘Ask A Question’.


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Today I’m back with Melissa Silverstein; if you didn’t catch her on Monday's episode talking about imposter syndrome, it’s a must-listen.

Melissa is the founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood. She is the Artistic Director and co-­founder of the Athena Film Festival — A Celebration of Women and Leadership ­­at Barnard College in NYC on February 22-25th

Melissa was selected to be a film envoy for the American Film Showcase, the major film diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State. And she published “In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing,” which is a compilation of over 40 interviews from The Women and Hollywood site.

She has written for The Guardian, The Washington Post, NY Times, and many other publications.

In today’s episode we talk about breaking big news items, she recently broke the news about Michelle Williams being paid less than Mark Wahlberg for blogging, and how Women and Hollywood got started, we talk about the problems surrounding monetisation when you have a blogging platform. We also cover Melissa’s pivot and why she went on to create the Athena Film festival at Barnard College.

This month I’m talking to 3 incredible women in Hollywood Melissa Silverstein the co-founder of the Athena Film Festival, BAFTA Award-winning Director Amma Asante and April Reign who is the creator of the infamous #OscarsSoWhite hashtag. I can’t wait for you to hear all of the wisdom these women have to offer.

To find out more about Melissa, you can follow her on Twitter @Melsil. You 100% need to visit womenandhollywood.com to find more women who are creating, advocating and championing women in the film industry.

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To kick off, I’m joined by Melissa Silverstein she is the founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood. She is the Artistic Director and co-­founder of the Athena Film Festival — A Celebration of Women and Leadership ­­at Barnard College in NYC. The seventh annual festival will take place February 22-25, 2018.


Melissa was selected to be a film envoy for the American Film Showcase. And she published “In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing,” which is a compilation of over 40 interviews from the Women and Hollywood site.
Melissa broke the news about the pay disparity between Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg for the All the Money in the World reshoot.


In today’s episode, we talk about the difficulties you may encounter trying to make a living as a filmmaker. Knowing what you want out of your film career and knowing when to let it go. We also talk about the heavy burden of imposter syndrome and how Melissa chooses to deal with her fraudy feelings.


This month I’m talking to 3 incredible women in Hollywood Melissa Silverstein the co-founder of the Athena Film Festival, BAFTA Award-winning Director Amma Asante and April Reign who is the creator of the infamous #OscarsSoWhite hashtag. I can’t wait for you to hear all of the wisdom these women have to offer.


To find out more about Melissa, you can follow her on Twitter @Melsil. You 100% need to visit womenandhollywood.com to find more women who are creating, advocating and championing women in the film industry.


If you like how this podcast sounds and think you can do what I do but better than you should reach out to the ShoutOut network. Visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk to find out more about membership.


Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via your Mac computer or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone.
Follow WannaBe @WannaBepodcast on Twitter and Instagram.
To get the extended show notes listing the tools and resources, we mentioned in this episode visit wannabepodcast.com


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For today’s episode, Prisca is back, and we’re to answer your questions which include: How can I use social media to promote my podcast? How do I get big brands to sponsor me? What do I do if the job doesn’t advertise the salary? How do I stand out on Instagram?
Make sure you follow Prisca if you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can also visit Moyesa.co.


Send in your questions via tweet to @wannabepodcast or via the website Ask A Question. We’re here to help so be specific with what you need help with and tell us what your brand or business is so we can offer super-specific advice.


You can download a free copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Get Your Copy.


This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network. For info on membership and rates visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


Follow WannaBe @WannaBepodcast on Twitter and Instagram.


Visit wannabepodcast.com to read extended show notes and freebies.


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his week Prisca is back and we’re here to discuss ‘How to getting the skills you need’ as voted by you. In today’s episode we cover education versus experience, if there’s a specific characteristic or trait that makes you better able to acquire skills. What tools and resources are out there and how to make sure that online course is worth it. All this and more so let’s get into it.


Make sure you are following Prisca on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa she drops bars and nuggets of wisdom. Trust me her feed is a happy place, you can find out more about her agency Moyesa & Co by visiting Moyesa.co.




On Wednesday Prisca and I answer the questions you have sent in about your careers, brands and businesses. Some of the questions include: How can I use social media to promote my podcast? How do I get big brands to sponsor me? What do I do if the job doesn’t advertise the salary? How do I stand out on Instagram?


Send in your questions via tweet to @wannabepodcast or via the website Ask A Question. We’re here to help so be specific with what you need help with and tell us what your brand or business is so we can offer super-specific advice.


You can download a free copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Get Your Copy.


This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network. For info on membership and rates visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


Follow WannaBe @WannaBepodcast on Twitter and Instagram.


Visit wannabepodcast.com to read extended show notes and freebies.


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Tiffany Ford is a Storyboard artist at the Cartoon Network and has worked on Clarence, Craig of the Creek, The Powerpuff Girl Dance Pantsed special, and she’s the former colour stylist on Steven Universe. She has also been a director at Disney TV. Tiffany also worked with Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar on the children’s book called ‘The Answer.


Today Tiffany and i discuss what it means to be a Storyboard Artist at the Cartoon Network, we talk about some of the demands that are placed on you. Do you know all of the questions you have to consider when storyboarding? We find out what they are. Tiffany reveals how she landed at the Cartoon Network studios. She reiterates the importance of putting your work out there and how it leads to being discovered. We also talk about colour styling, what it is and why it's so way more complex than just colouring in. You'll learn the importance of playing while you're working.


You can find Tiffany’s work on Instagram @Atoffany and Twitter @ttoffany. Make sure you follow her she has such beautiful illustrations and daily colour blocks. On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about the books that have a profound effect on her life and career. We cover the ins and outs of being a storyboard artist and how you go about being hired at a big studio.


You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.


This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network to find out more about membership by visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.


Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via Mac or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone. Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WannaBepodcast


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In the final instalment of the Meet the Cartoonists Special I’m so glad the finale episodes are with Tiffany Ford! Tiffany is a Storyboard artist at the Cartoon Network and has worked on Clarence, Craig of the Creek, The Powerpuff Girl Dance Pantsed special, and she’s the former colour stylist on Steven Universe. She has also been a director at Disney TV. Tiffany also worked with Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar on the children’s book called ‘The Answer.


We talk about why it’s so hard to say no as a woman of colour, the intense pressure she feels to be active and present as a minority. We talk about the importance of collaboration and what to look for in a good boss. From this episode, we talk about how to identify why your work isn’t hitting the mark. The importance of self-reflection, or to differentiate between external criticism and your inner-critic. We also cover what role burnout has in affecting your work as well as recognising the signs of burnout. We also touch on how to accept and take criticism and the tools she uses to remove her personal feelings from her work. Let’s get straight to Tiffany’s greatest achievement.


You can find Tiffany’s work on Instagram @Atoffany and Twitter @ttoffany. Make sure you follow her she has such beautiful illustrations and daily colour blocks. On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about the books that have a profound effect on her life and career. We cover the ins and outs of being a storyboard artist and how you go about being hired at a big studio.


You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.


This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network to find out more about membership by visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.


Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via Mac or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone. Or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WannaBepodcast


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This week I’m joined by Lisa Hanawalt the Producer and Production Designer of Bojack Horseman. Lisa has published two books with Drawn and Quarterly the first My Dirty Dumb Eyes in 2013 and The Hot Dog Taste Test (2016). Lisa is also the co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast with Emily Heller. She has won 8 awards including the Critics Choice Award for Bojack Horseman twice.


Fair warning we cover some more mature themes in today’s episode. Lisa and I discuss how she comes up with the idea’s for her art her use of wordplay. We explore how she developed her acute attention to detail and the questions she asks herself before creating the work. We talk about some of her quirks and how they influence the work she produces.


What you’ll learn from this episode the novel ways you can channel your anxiety. We cover the characteristics of what a lousy therapist looks like. We talk about how her podcast Baby Geniuses got started. We touch on the stress you might experience around public speaking. This is one of the funnier episodes so enjoy!


You can find out more about Lisa’s work by following her on Twitter and Instagram on @LisaDraws and via her website lisahanawalt.com. You can, of course, catch Bojack Horseman on Netflix.


You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.


This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network to find out more about membership by visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.
Have you been taking notes from this episode or visited Lisa’s work? Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via Mac or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone.
Or hit me up on Twitter and Instagram @WannaBepodcast


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This week I’m joined by Lisa Hanawalt the Producer and Production Designer of Bojack Horseman. Yes she actually drew all of the characters! Lisa has published 2 books with Drawn and Quarterly the first My Dirty Dumb Eyes in 2013 and The Hot Dog Taste Test (2016). Lisa is also the co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast with Emily Heller. Lisa has won 8 awards including the Critics Choice Award for Bojack Horseman.

In today’s episode we cover Lisa’s day to day what life is like as a production designer. We touch on the process of creating a characters and bringing them to life with animation. Lisa was incredibly transparent about her insecurities about managing people and taking on her first leadership role on such a huge production. Lisa talks about what drives her to create and it might be a little unexpected. We also cover the one experience that has helped her growth.

From this episode you’ll get the ins and outs of creating a smash hit animated series. You’ll learn why it’s essential you get comfortable around people that are more talented than you are. Why you should say yes to the things that frighten you?

We open this episode with Lisa talking about whether she feels like she’s made it.

You can find out more about Lisa’s work by following her on Twitter and Instagram on @LisaDraws and via her website lisahanawalt.com. You can of course catch Bojack Horseman on Netflix.

You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.

This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network to find out more about membership by visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.

Have you been taking notes from this episode or visited Lisa’s work? Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via Mac or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone.

Or hit me up on Twitter and Instagram @WannaBepodcast

To get the extended show notes listing the tools and resources we mentioned in this episode Visit wannabepodcast.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Thank you for joining me today on this value-packed episode. We’re back with the Design Special: Meet The Cartoonists.

I’m joined by illustrator and Cartoonist Eleanor Davis. Eleanor is the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Be Happy; she has also written You and a Bike and a Road, and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her work has been included in five issues of Fantagraphics' anthology MOME as well as Houghton Mifflin's Best American Comics in 2008. Eleanor has won the Eisner Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer award, and her short story In our Eden won the gold medal from the society of illustrators.

In today’s episode, Eleanor gets honest about how she gets clients and how she works with Art Directors. You will learn about how to price your illustrations and what book you should refer to for pricing guidelines. She also warns you about what contracts you should not sign.

To find out more about Eleanor visit doing-fine.com or follow her on Instagram @squinkyelo and Twitter @Squinkyelo. Make sure you’re subscribed to Wanna Be on iTunes, Spotify, google play, acast or your favourite podcast app.

You can download a free limited edition copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan and Goal Setting Guide so you can turn your idea into reality. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Free Download. It’s only available until January 25th! While you’re there Ask us a question.

This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network. For membership info and rates visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk.

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