Within this episode host Amanda Ortega interviews creator of Latinas in Media Atlanta, Denise Santos. This episode dives into how and why Denise created a platform where diverse artists could be heard. This Latina is not only a creator, producer, mother and wife she is an actress. Her road to becoming an artist isn't what you would expect. In this episode you will understand the importance of support and how powerful it can be!

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Interested in taking acting classes Denise suggested Robert Pralgo and Robert Mello's virtual acting classes! 

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Within this episode Host Amanda Ortega has a remote interview with Opera singer and friend Eloisa Ferrer. This episode really explores a powerful latina making the most out of taking the road less traveled. This inspirational episode gives advice on getting that MFA by just going for it and learning more by experiencing more.

You can follow Eloisa Ferrer on IG and to see her full cover video of "I Put A Spell On You" @eloisaferrer1982

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Check out Free Streaming of live Opera Performances at Operawire.com

If you are in College and are about to take out a loan please check out Grant and Scholarship Programs! I am lucky to have received scholarships from FIU Theatre department and the Pell Grant (able to receive if you are age 24+) which saved me from the loan monster. Make sure to ask your advisor about possible University grants as well. Check out collegeofdistinction.com for a "mega list" of scholarship programs. Good luck and continue to purse those dreams!

On Episode 4 of Why The F*** Am I an Artist host Amanda Ortega interviews the first acting friend she ever met in Atlanta, Kevin Saunders. Within this Quarantined episode we learn more about Kevins story of how he choose to follow his passion and become an actor, writer, and director. Within this isolated episode we learn that we should never stop dreaming the dream.

Music by: Adult Programing

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You can Follow Kevin Saunders to see what upcoming quarantined projects he has upcoming @kevo_theactor

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In this episode Host Amanda Ortega shares her story of her first paid theatre experience, to her first major rejection and how she rose above it all. Her re-do on episode three makes you do a double take and makes you remember to never give up!

On this solo Quarantine episode Host Amanda Ortega reveals why she created the podcast, when its time to stand up for what you deserve, and to not give up hope. Staying home when a world crisis is at bay can't stop an artist from creating their own content! Amanda is very passionate on sharing her passion for creating your own work in episode 3 of Why The F*** Am I an Artist.

On Episode 2 of Why The F*** Am I an Artist hostess Amanda Ortega interviews actor, writer Jon Levine. He started his acting career at childhood to then deep dive into the Marketing world to going back to his first love Acting! This episode is so inspirational and makes you remember that the road to happiness has a few twists and turns, and its your choice to choose.

Episode 1 Hostess Amanda Ortega tells the story of her road to becoming an Actress. In this episode you will hear a glimpse of what this show has to offer an artist which is hope. We choose a road less traveled we have to remember why. This episode is dedicated to the legendary James Lipton who interviewed some of the greatest artists in the world!