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Stop Overthinking and Do It with Jazmyn // Standup Comedian & Content Creator

What's Your Secret - November 30, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Jazmyn. Jazmyn is a comedian, content creator, and TikTok star. Some things we chat about: Quitting a corporate job to do comedy Today is preparing you for something in the future Not everyone is going to like you Being a multi-faceted creator Having a strong point of view ...

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No One Knows What They're Doing So Go For It with Arielle Kilker // Documentary Filmmaker

What's Your Secret - November 23, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Arielle Kilker. Arielle is a documentary filmmaker who developed and co-directed the Emmy award winning docuseries Cheer, supervising editor on Last Chance U, and more. Some things we chat about: Turning down opportunities How development works in the doc world How long it ta...

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Make Writing the Most Important Thing with Felicia Pride // Writer & Director

What's Your Secret - November 16, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with Felicia Pride. Felicia is the writer and executive producer of Really Love (available on Netflix), a producer on Grey's Anatomy, and an award winning filmmaker. Some things we chat about: Giving writing “one last shot” Making writing the most important thing Defining...

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Starting a Production Company is a Process with Sienna Beckman // Head of Development and Production

What's Your Secret - November 09, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Sienna Beckman. Sienna is the head of Development and Production at Emergence Films. Some things we chat about: Transitioning from LA to London Being the only woman on set Starting a production company The LA grind Financing and distribution The overnight success myth The...

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Don't Be Afraid to Take Chances with Erica Matlin // Development and Production Exec

What's Your Secret - November 02, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Eric Matlin - Director of Development and Production at Likely Story. Some things we chat about: Balancing a job at a production company with working a job in film Figuring out what works for you A writer partner to hold you accountable What it’s like working at a production...

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Remind Yourself of Your Accomplishments with Christine Cho // Producer

What's Your Secret - October 26, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is producer Christine Cho. Some things we chat about: The decision to go to film school How films shape who we are What a producer does How film school differs from the real world What it’s like producing a feature (and a first feature) The importance of representation Fundi...

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Don't Be Afraid of Asking Questions with Annie Manning // Costumer

What's Your Secret - October 19, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is costumer Annie Manning. Some things we chat about: The hierarchy of a costume shop Qualities to succeed as a costumer The importance of asking questions Feeling behind on your own life Creating on TikTok Creative problem solving in costuming Experience vs skill Building ...

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Create the Story You Want to Tell with Keylee Sudduth // Multi-hyphenate Filmmaker

What's Your Secret - October 12, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is multi-hyphenate filmmaker Keylee Sudduth. Some things we chat about: Transitioning from commercial actor to multi hyphenate filmmaker Making your own opportunities The pressure to be productive Comparison and moving the goal post Imposter syndrome from not going to film sch...

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Be Happy at Whatever Step You're On with Dara Taylor // Composer

What's Your Secret - October 05, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Dara Taylor. Dara is a composer in Los Angeles. Some things we chat about: Transitioning from NYC to LA Breaking into the LA industry Finding ways to be useful Finding work as a composer Getting an agent as a composer The benefits of deadlines Finding the voice of the fil...

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Don't Take Rejection Personally with Mayumi Yoshida // Actor/Writer/Director

What's Your Secret - September 28, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Mayumi Yoshida. Mayumi is an actor, writer, and director and we chat about: Learning from being on set The benefits of being a multi-hyphenate  Not banking on one single thing resulting in less disappointment Audition blues Self image Allowing yourself to indulge in sadnes...

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It's Okay to be Still with Erica Bream // Casting Director

What's Your Secret - September 21, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today's guest is Erica Bream. Erica is a casting director, and we chat about: The day to the day in the life as a casting director  How casting blends creativity and business The fear of not working again Comparing to others career Accepting that not everything is about you Defining succes...

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We're Back for Season 2! // Solo Episode

What's Your Secret - September 14, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Hi friends! We are back for Season 2! Check out this episode for an update on where I've been and a preview of what's to come. Stay Up to Date: Subscribe to Friend Request the Series on YouTube and stay tuned for updates! Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram Visit whats...

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WYS Update / Season 2(?) Coming Soon!

What's Your Secret - June 01, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
A little update on what's happening with the show - we'll be be back soon!

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Find Your Unique Perspective with Film Critic Beandrea July

What's Your Secret - April 13, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with film critic, writer, and audio producer Beandrea July. We chat about: Going through the open doors Starting out as a film critic Writing the articles you would want to read Looking for your unique perspective & looking for the story that hasn’t been written Basing ...

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Success is a Moment with Nikki Menon

What's Your Secret - April 06, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we are chatting with Nikki Menon. We chat about: Cold emailing Growing your network Paying it forward The benefits of working at an agency The power of being an assistant Doing things for fun Continuously moving the goalpost What do you want to say with the things you make? The wo...

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Ask for What You Want with Actor and Career Coach Jenna Doolittle

What's Your Secret - March 30, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with actor and actor career coach Jenna Doolittle. We chat about: Feeling “behind” How to build relationships with casting directors Tips for actors (from an actor coach!) The importance of taking classes in LA Generosity in the industry Asking for what you want Using...

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Developing Your Activism with Melissa Acedera of Polo's Pantry

What's Your Secret - March 23, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we are chatting with the Founder of Polo's Pantry, Melissa Acedera. Polo's Pantry is a mobile food pantry dedicated helping unhoused and marginalized communities in L.A. The need to wear multiple hats Including structural change in the food system as part of the conversation Not know wh...

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Find What Works Best for You with Ebony Adams

What's Your Secret - March 16, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we are chatting with Ebony Adams. We chat about: The Women in Film organization and the amazing programing they do The most productive thing you can do is survive Giving yourself permission to create bad work Accountability partners Doing the pre-work Finding what works for you Embr...

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Using Sound to Help Tell the Story with Brielle Atcherhof

What's Your Secret - March 09, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with post audio engineer Brielle Achterhof. We chat about: The difference between production sound and post production sound  How to get a job in sound Starting as an intern Social presence in sound Women in sound What makes a good sound engineer Using the background...

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Inspiration is a Practice with Photographer and Performer Marissa Mooney

What's Your Secret - March 02, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with photographer and performer Marissa Mooney. We chat about: How to get work as a photographer in LA Being curious and building relationships Admitting when you don’t know the answer The day to day of working as a photographer Inspiration is a sacred thing People pho...

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How Filmmaking Helps You as an Actor with Tessa Markle

What's Your Secret - February 16, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we are chatting with actor and filmmaker Tessa Markle (co-host of the Femme Regard Podcast!) We chat about: Learning to fall in love with filmmaking How filmmaking helps you as an actor Creating your own work when you didn’t go to film school Looking at your accomplishments to overcome...

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Confidence is a Practice with Brooke Trantor

What's Your Secret - February 09, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with actor and filmmaker Brooke Trantor. We chat about: Putting yourself in a box Defining yourself as “only” an actor Relationships are the most tangible things in our industry Being the best person you can be and being the best artist you can be Admitting when you do...

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Write What Only You Know with Charlotte T Martin

What's Your Secret - February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we are chatting with Charlotte T Martin. We chat about: Getting over your own bullshit Writing off the people that you can’t please Being afraid people will think what you’re doing is stupid You HAVE to put it out into the world and be proud of it, Because someone will find it and some...

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Creating Your Own Work with Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard

What's Your Secret - January 26, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with Carolina Alvarez from the Femme Regard podcast. We chat about: Creating your own work (even if you didn't go to film school) Starting a production company How wearing multiple hats makes you better at your job Give yourself permission to own your title Why podcasti...

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10 Goals for 2021 [Solo Episode]

What's Your Secret - January 19, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
We're back with [another] solo episode! Next week we'll be back to our interviews with our incredible guests- stay tuned! Stay Up to Date: Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram Subscribe to AriJo on YouTube Sign up for our newsletter to download Ari’s Secrets (otherwise ...

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10 Things That Improved My 2020 [Solo Episode]

What's Your Secret - January 12, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
We're back with another solo episode! This week is 10 things that improved my 2020- I hope it helps your 2021! Stay Up to Date: Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram Subscribe to AriJo on YouTube Sign up for our newsletter to download Ari’s Secrets (otherwise known as wh...

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I Don't Know the Secret with Ari Johnson

What's Your Secret - January 05, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we have a solo episode with yours truly. We're talking about how this podcast came to be, creating your own work, New Year's resolutions, and more. Thank you so much for tuning in and for supporting the show. Stay Up to Date: Follow whatsyoursecretpodcast and arigjohnson on Instagram Su...

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Only You Can Be You with Actor Kimia Behpoornia

What's Your Secret - December 29, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with actor and comedian Kimia Behpoornia. You may have seen Kimia in Abby's, Atypical, Unicorn Store, or onstage at UCB. What chat about: Doing what feels good Transitioning from guest star to series regular The fear of never working again Bringing yourself and your own...

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Don't Be Scared of Missing the Shot with Actor Rachael Perrell-Fosket

What's Your Secret - December 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with Rachael Perrell-Fosket. Rachael is an actor (Midway, Grimm, Hawaii Five-O) based in LA. We chat about: How acting is a skill Behind the scenes of CGI Actor spreadsheets The difference in the Portland acting market and LA The fear of ruining a movie Being afraid o...

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Stop and Smell the Roses with Tracy Ip

What's Your Secret - December 15, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Today we're chatting with director/producer Tracy Ip. We chat about: How smell can improve your life Beauty standards Taking time to do things you actually like Tying self worth to productivity Prioritizing self reflection Accepting who you are How we define ourselves and how identity p...

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