From radio silence on a camping trip to performing on stages across New York City! BONNY is a fresh retro duo reviving the spirit of rock bands with grit, groove, and heart.

With co-lead vocalists bringing that timeless dynamic back to the forefront, BONNY blends folky warmth with punchy rock flare that feels nostalgic, vintage, and homely. As a three-piece, they talk about how, though a smaller group, it keeps everything raw, by distributing not only energy but responsibility equally and sonically.

Inspired by legends like Patti Smith, Rush, and Fleetwood Mac, they embrace old-school studio recording techniques and then mix it in a way that feels fresh and modern. There’s an unspoken communication between them built on deep trust, spontaneity, and the freedom to jam together vulnerably, which I really admire.

We also dive into:

What it means to build a “patchwork” career as multi-hyphenate artists

How they handle time management and disagreements as a band that also lives together

Their favorite venues and how to secure gigs

Their songwriting process, including their debut single, “What Are You Doing?”

Their plans for the future as a team.

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Happy What’s The Rate? Thursday! 

Rebekah Strauss has been embracing the ebbs and flows of freelancing as an assistant director since she graduated from NYU. In this episode she shares her experiences with taking up space as a department head on set as a woman of color, refusing to fit in the boxes of projections and ego, her preference for New York and the DIY scene, the many jobs that she worked in order to keep her head above water, as well as some of her memories on set during a hot but busy summer post grad. We also touch on:

The importance of having a good network

Facebook groups for searching for jobs on set

Navigating tough personalities on set, especially male dominated sets

Overall the importance of focusing on what is best for the film!

Some of her favorite projects she’s worked on as an AD

Getting work as an assistant director in the city!

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In this episode, we go from relationships that no longer serve us, to waiting for REP!!!!! Okay!!!! to Megana’s experiences getting herself through college and into solid housing post grad, all the way to going on tour with some of the biggest afro beats artists on the charts! True perseverance and resilience, something eldest daughters know so well. Breonn and Mesgana dive into the importance of shadow work, the maternal legacy we want to leave behind, and also some of our favorite musicals! This was a beautiful and vulnerable episode, so thank you Mesgana for sharing all that you did! 

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On this episode of What’s The Rate? we’re pulling back the curtain that covers the real numbers and opportunity behind content creation and brand deals. We have Nya Etienne, a true multi hyphenate, talking about her experience working in media and being a true entrepreneur. We discuss:

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Isabella Di Stefano is a new beauty founder and creative entrepreneur. She had her finger on the pulse of social media right when it began, and from there built her own business creating concepts and assets for social media marketing, working with some of the largest brands and celebrities in the world. ISA, her company, prioritizes human emotion, connection, and storytelling in order to truly engage with viewers in a way that transcends the screens we hold in our hands.

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In this episode, director, editor, and photographer Rose Sutton opens up about the power of working with a team she truly trusts and how collaboration shapes her creative process. She talks through how Music Coma came to life, what fuels her work on a deeper level, and why simply showing up, getting on set, soaking in the atmosphere, and being present, which matters more than waiting for the “perfect” moment. At the core of it all is the importance of creating work you’re genuinely proud of, trusting your instincts, and letting the process lead you where it’s meant to go.

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Welcome to the first episode of Resources, a series created to bring people that are more established in the professional creative industry behind the mic, to provide us tools, experience, and advice based on their journey to where they are now.

On this first episode we have Ryan M. Perez who has been on Law & Order SVU, FBI, The Gilded Age, and Breed of Greed! Ryan discusses his experience with his training at NYU, as well as his experience upon graduating college. He encourages actors to understand their strengths as far as what they can play, where they fit in the market, when is a good time to join SAG, as well as the importance of creative community in this profession.

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Music by J. Lyons

Recorded at Gotham Production Studios

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International beatboxing champion Alex Sanchez dives into the mechanics of beatboxing and how to cultivate a successful beatboxing career! With beatboxing being a niche yet super populated community, crafting a career as a beatboxer is not one commonly spelled out for one to follow. As an interdisciplinary artist, Alex also discusses his passionate relationship with dance, being influenced by Michael Jackson, and what drives him as an educator. He speaks about maintaining boundaries when crafting movement and placing it onto other bodies, the healthy mental habits he plants into the minds of his students, and also gets into some reflection in terms of feeling personally satisfied with his career thus far. Alex generously discloses his experience with making himself more digestible for his peers in the past, but consciously reflecting on such and moving forward accepting his greatness. 

Furthermore, we touch on time management as a successful multidisciplinary artist, being the brand AND the manager, and creating a schedule for yourself. I hope this vulnerability and humility makes someone out there feel seen!

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From M Street in the DMV to sharing the stage with the Chainsmokers. I met Daniel when I went to Washington Square Park very spontaneously after my workday. An enthusiastic man speaking to the crowd caught my attention, then he began to tell his story. I ended up watching him perform for an hour. Interacting with the crowd, being recognized by passerbys, and even staying grounded amidst hecklers. In this episode we discuss:

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