Best Tiara Jones Podcasts (2024)

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USITT24 Series with Tiara Jones — 2024 USITT Makeup Design Award Winner sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up 25:38

11d ago25:38

25:38

This week we're joined by licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, wig designer, and 2024 winner of the USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up, Tiara Jones! We chatted with Tiara about her work in fashion, makeup, and wig design, her holy grail makeup product, the challenges she's faced as a young professional, her creati…

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USITT24 Series with Anastasia Goodwin — 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award Winner 32:41

18d ago32:41

32:41

On this week's episode, we spoke with costume designer, educator, and 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award winner, Anastasia Goodwin about her winning article, "The Costume History Classroom as Laboratory" which appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of our journal Theatre Design & Technology (TD&T). We chatted with Anastasia about her passion for education…

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Sound Designer Kyle W. Jensen and the Power of Membership 34:18

25d ago34:18

34:18

Have you ever wondered how to get more out of your USITT Membership? Are you curious about opportunities like committee involvement and Board fellowship? Join us for this week's episode as we chat with sound designer, past Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow, committee member, and donor Kyle. W. Jensen. Click here to learn more about Kyle and the Sher…

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Minisode: Meet Our Incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow Dani Ranisate! 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

On this week's episode, we sat down with our incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow and scenic artist, Dani Ranisate. We chatted about her process of being selected for the fellowship, her work on forming a USITT Student Chapter, the connections she's made with our Board of Directors, and more! Help us welcome Dani to the Board! Click here to le…

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USITT24 Series with Xotchil Musser — 2024 YDMT Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Design Award Winner 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

On this week's episode, we sat down with special guest Xotchil Musser — our 2024 Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Design Award winner, to talk about their design process, their study of the connection between lighting and mental health, advocacy for anti-racist theatre, and more. Click here to learn more about Xotchil Musser and …

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USITT24 Series with Dawn Chiang — DAA in Lighting Design and Technology Winner 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

On this week's episode, we chat with Lighting Designer Dawn Chiang, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Lighting Design and Technology. Join us as we ask Dawn about her creative process, impactful industry relationships, her work on the Great White Way, and more! To learn more about Dawn and the DAA for Lighting De…

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Mental Health Tools and Resources with Behind the Scenes 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

*Trigger warning: This episode touches on the topics of mental health, suicide, substance abuse, bullying, and therapy. Please listen with caution. Over the past month, we partnered with the Behind the Scenes charity to share their resources on Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, bystander intervention, and more for Mental Health Awareness…

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Dance Moves for Your Big Day with Maya Sank of Maya Moves 32:23

3M ago32:23

32:23

Estee Levin sits down with Maya Sank of Maya Moves to discuss all things dancing for your big day. When it comes to your big day, you deserve to have fun and be comfortable on the dance floor with absolutely no pressure. Maya is able to help couples feel confident on the dance floor, while also having fun. There should be no stress when it comes to…

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USITT24 Series with William Lowe — 2024 Rising Star Award Winner 44:07

3M ago44:07

44:07

On this week's episode, we're joined by theatrical and game audio designer and our 2024 Rising Star Award winner, William Lowe. Join us as we chat about the storytelling of sound, how keeping up with industry trends can be a full-time job, and working in the vast world of game audio design. To learn more about William and the Rising Star Award spon…

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USITT24 Series with Andrew Riedemann — 2024 YDMT Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award Winner 29:54

3M ago29:54

29:54

On this week's episode, We sat down with special guest Andrew Riedemann— our 2024 Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award winner, to talk about the live entertainment industry, life in technical production, working overseas, and more! Click here to learn more about Andrew Riedemann and the Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buer…

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USITT24 Series with Aholibama Castañeda González — 2024 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

On this week's episode, we sat down with special guest Aholibama Castañeda González — our 2024 KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award winner, to talk about the live entertainment industry, technical production in the festival world, what the award means to them, and what’s next in their career! Click here to learn more about Aholibama Castañed…

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Say Yes with Stella Jones of Stella's Bridal 35:37

4M ago35:37

35:37

Estee Levin sits down with Stella Jones from Stella's Bridal to discuss all things wedding wear for your big day. Stella started her business 13 years ago with just a Discover credit card and turned it into a staple bridal arena in Upstate New York. Stella paved her way in the bridal industry in NYC and brought her experience back home to Rochester…

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2024 Student Engagement Grant Winner Marisa Lawrence 16:10

4M ago16:10

16:10

TECHnically Speaking is back with a brand new episode featuring 2024 Howard Vincent Kurtz Student Engagement Grant winner and interdisciplinary artist, Marisa Lawrence! In this episode we chat with Marisa about her research on integrative Costume Technology applications beyond the stage and screen, how she keeps up with the ever-evolving tech world…

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Wedding Fashion with LA Designer Eteri Couture 36:14

4M ago36:14

36:14

Estee Levin sits down with designer Eteri from Eteri Couture based in Los Angeles and they discuss all things fashion for your special day. Eteri is a third generation seamstress and got the bridal bug over the years. She has designed for all the major award shows in LA, and started out in the wedding industry with custom veils. See how Eteri can d…

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The 2024 Season is Here! 18:06

4M ago18:06

18:06

Estee Levin is back with a new season of The Bridetender Podcast, featuring more vendors, more bridal trends and big projects! Stay tuned for all the exciting things to come, we’re just getting started!

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The Future of Bridal Glam with Victoria Elizabeth 40:55

6M ago40:55

40:55

Estee Levin sits down with Victoria Elizabeth - owner of Victoria Elizabeth Official The Suite Experience. They discuss bridal glam, trends in the wedding industry, some exciting news for 2024 and the best is yet to come. Victoria is making the world a better face, one person at a time!

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Back with The Groomtender Ira Levin to Celebrate our Anniversary 17:00

6M ago17:00

17:00

Estee Levin is back with her husband Ira Levin to celebrate their 2 year wedding anniversary. Ira gives advice to our couples currently in the midst of planning their wedding day and they discuss all their hopes and dreams for the following anniversaries.

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Glitz, Glam and Tiaras with Eden Luxe 40:05

7M ago40:05

40:05

Estee Levin is back at Kleinfeld and is sitting down with Heather from Eden Luxe to discuss the glitz and glam of weddings which starts and ends with the jewels on your big day. They discuss how headpieces and jewelry complete your wedding day look and show you what those special pieces can look like for your big day. Heather started this business …

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2024, I’m coming for ya! 26:10

8M ago26:10

26:10

Estee Levin is back! After a short hiatus she is back to welcome 2024 with a bang. Estee discusses her career in the industry, what she is currently up to, some exciting goals for 2024 and all that she has to look forward to. Stay tuned, the new year is coming in hot!

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USITT23 Series with Huhao Yang — 2023 YDMT Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award Winner 17:08

8M ago17:08

17:08

This week we're joined by USITT23 Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award winner and sound designer, Huhao Yang. From designing in China during his undergraduate studies to his large-scale work with Toyota and Wyndham, we covered it all in this week’s episode! Click here to learn more about Huhao Yang and the Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award…

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USITT23 Series with David Budries — 2023 DAA for Sound Design & Technology Winner 23:29

8M ago23:29

23:29

This week we're joined by sound designer and 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) for Sound Design & Technology winner, David Budries. We chatted about about his illustrious career in sound that he assures us is NOT over — even now during his retirement, his passion for the industry, where he gathers design inspiration, and how he paved his o…

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Engagements, Weddings, NY Times, Macy's and SO MUCH MORE with Lauren Holovka of Le Laurier 31:13

9M ago31:13

31:13

Estee Levin sits down with Lauren Holovka of Le Laurier and they discuss all things weddings! Lauren just got engaged this fall and she is dishing on her incredible vacation engagement, with a surprise guest, her fiancé Timmy! Lauren is also dishing on the hair and makeup robe making it into Macy's, getting featured in the New York Times and her up…

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USITT23 Series with Ying-Syuan Zeng — 2023 YDMT USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up Winner 8:02

9M ago8:02

8:02

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by visual artist and 2023 USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up winner, Ying-Syuan Zeng. Hear us chat about her work in many facets of the industry including wigs, makeup, and scenic design, her creative process, favorite show to work on, and more! Click here to learn more about Yin…

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Jewish Weddings, Traditions and More with Your Ohio Rabbi 35:20

9M ago35:20

35:20

Estee Levin sits down with Rabbi LeighAnn also known as Your Ohio Rabbi to discuss jewish weddings, wedding traditions, how LeighAnn knew she wanted to be a Rabbi and so much more. They laugh and discuss the fun of jewish weddings - such as the hora, breaking the glass and standing under the chuppah. Rabbi LeighAnn officiates Jewish weddings as wel…

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USITT23 Series with M.J. Hromek — 2023 YDMT Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award Winner 11:50

9M ago11:50

11:50

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by costume designer and 2023 Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award winner, M.J. Hromek. Click below to learn about M.J’s creative process, her best advice for those new to the industry, and what this award win has meant to her. Click here to learn more about M.J. and the Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume D…

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Creation of Student Engagement Grants with Howard Vincent Kurtz 23:36

10M ago23:36

23:36

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by designer, educator, and costume commissioner Howard Vincent Kurtz to discuss the creation of Student Engagement Grants. These new grants encourage and support emerging theatre artists, and are funded by Kurtz each year to support our student members. Student Engagement Grants nominations close Nov. 9! Click h…

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How to Celebrate In Times of Despair with Emlan Events 33:17

10M ago33:17

33:17

Estee Levin and Elizabeth Wexler - owner of Emlan Events and Spennie discuss how to celebrate during the complete despair going on in the world right now. Weddings are supposed to be the most joyous occasion, and as we are in the busiest time of the wedding season, out hearts are at their heaviest with the turmoil going on in the world. Elizabeth g…

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USITT23 Series with Kelsea Sibold — 2023 YDMT USITT Stage Management Award Sponsored by Clear-Com Winner 14:40

10M ago14:40

14:40

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by stage manager and 2023 YDMT winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com, Kelsea Sibold. We chatted with Kelsea about her favorite events to stage manage, lessons learned from working with different teams, her best stage management advice, and more! Click here to learn more about Kelsea a…

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USITT23 Series with Mia Irwin — 2023 YDMT USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand Winner 11:31

10M ago11:31

11:31

On this week’s episode we’re chatting with 2023 USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand winner, Mia Irwin. We talked with Mia about her award win, her paint work on over 50 productions, her creative process, and more. Click here to learn more about Mia and the USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand. All episodes of our USITT23 se…

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Creating Blinged Out Beauty with Angela's Fantasy Creations 21:41

11M ago21:41

21:41

Estee Levin sits down with Angela of Angela's Fantasy Creations to discuss all the blinged out items you can have made for your big day. With everything customized, Angela started out doing favors for events and has built a business blinging out items as large as centerpieces, stages and even a carousel. Angela is bringing something so unique to th…

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New Ventures For The Bridetender 22:35

11M ago22:35

22:35

Estee Levin is back with a new episode discussing her new work ventures and some things she’s looking forward to for the fall wedding season. Everything is falling into place and this wedding season will be the best one yet!

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USITT23 Series with Adam J. Thompson — 2023 Rising Star Award Winner 24:09

11M ago24:09

24:09

On this week’s episode of TECHnically Speaking: USITT23 Series, we are joined by 2023 Rising Star Award winner and video designer Adam J. Thompson! We chatted about digital design, his passion for interactive and responsive design environments, and his work with The Deconstructive Theatre Project. Adam J. Thompson is a video and graphic designer wo…

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The Top 10 Wedding Trends That Shouldn’t Return in 2024 18:53

12M ago18:53

18:53

Estee Levin is riding solo for today’s episode and sharing her top 10 trends we have seen throughout the last few wedding seasons that shouldn’t make their way to 2024.

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Spray Tan Rules with Chrissy Teenz 29:38

12M ago29:38

29:38

Estee Levin sits down with Christina Wright to discuss getting a spray tan before your big day. On top of doing spray tans, Christina also does botox and can do all of your bridal merch before the big day. On top of all that Christina does in the industry, she is also a bride to be currently planning her upcoming wedding in Italy. Estee and Christi…

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USITT23 Series with Emma Dickerson — 2023 YDMT Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making Winner 9:44

12M ago9:44

9:44

On this week’s episode we chatted with 2023 Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making winner, Emma Dickerson. We talked about her award win, her work for television, fil, and Broadway, what she loves about the build and design process, and more. Click here to learn more about Emma and the Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making. All episodes of our U…

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A Bridal Boutique Update with The Fairy Godmother of Weddings - Pnina Tornai 29:33

1y ago29:33

29:33

Estee Levin is back with The Fairy Godmother of Weddings, Pnina Tornai at her new boutique within the well known Kleinfeld's in Manhattan. Estee and Pnina discuss the updated boutique as well as Pnina's many ventures in the bridal world such as her jewelry line with Jared and her shoe line with Naturalizer. Pnina gives Estee the inside scoop on som…

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The Bridetender Live Show featuring Rolando Roblero 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

For the first time ever, Estee Levin did a live podcast recording in front of an audience with men's stylist Rolando Roblero. They discuss wardrobe for the big day, wedding planning, and Estee even flips the switch and has Rolando interview her. Check out all the advice from two pros in the wedding business and hear how Rolando can style you for yo…

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How an Industry Book Comes to Life with Cary Gillett 15:43

1y ago15:43

15:43

This week we’re getting an inside look at what it takes to create a book for the live entertainment industry. Stage manager, USITT Board member, and co-author of The Production Manager’s Toolkit Cary Gillett discusses how the book idea came to life, the thoughtful changes that came with the second edition, and why this book’s existence is important…

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The Bridetender Pre Show 23:55

1y ago23:55

23:55

Estee Levin just recorded a live podcast show with Rolando Roblero, but before she airs the episode, she wants to give you the pre show thoughts and work that went into creating this day and why it’s so special. Take a listen and hear about all the vendors that were involved in The Bridetender’s first ever live show and how the event came to be. Yo…

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Social Media Has Changed The Game With So Bridal Social 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Estee Levin sits down with Sam Gentile of So Bridal Social to discuss wedding day content creation. Social media is continually changing and in the wedding industry, working with brides is a key contributor for content. Brides want instant videos and photos they can use to showcase their wedding the following day and So Bridal Social is here to giv…

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California Dreaming 18:22

1y ago18:22

18:22

Estee and her husband Ira went to California for a wedding and she tells the details of a destination wedding. She also details some fun things to do when visiting the San Diego area of California and how going to a wedding out of the NY/NJ area is totally different when it comes to food service and timeline of events.…

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USITT23 Series with Mia Sara Haiman — 2023 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner 7:44

1y ago7:44

7:44

On this week’s episode we chatted with 2023 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award winner, Mia Sara Haiman! We discussed her work both regionally and abroad, industry challenges she’s faced, her biggest win, and more. Click here to learn more about Mia Sara Haiman and the YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award. All episodes of o…

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USITT23 Series with Elynmarie Kazle — 2023 Joel E. Rubin Founder's Award Winner 31:24

1y ago31:24

31:24

Join us this week as we chat with our 2023 Joel E. Rubin Founder’s Award winner, Elynmarie Kazle. On this episode we discuss Elynmarie’s long history with USITT, her favorite programs she’s been a part of, and why winning this particular award is so special to her. Click here to learn more about Elynmarie and the Joel E. Rubin Founder's Award. All …

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Estee’s Gratuity Guideline 20:41

1y ago20:41

20:41

Estee Levin gives her notes on appropriate gratuity to give to your vendors on your wedding day. She explains how vendors and venues come up with their gratuity guideline and gives brides and grooms a guide to go off of when preparing tips for their big day.

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USITT23 Minisode with Epson & Show Sage 7:45

1y ago7:45

7:45

*Please note that the audio from 00:36 to 1:10 is lower in volume. This is remedied at 1:10 and does not last for the entirety of the episode.* Join us this week for our exhibitor “minisode” featuring Ramzi Shakra of Epson and Jim Hinz of Show Sage — two of our USITT23 exhibitors! We discussed their perspectives on what makes USITT a great show for…

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Selling to Gen Zs & Securing Brand Deals with Tiara Willis 40:12

1y ago40:12

40:12

The "Influencer’s Influencer" Tiara Willis, who took over the influencer world at the age of 14, speaks from the heart about her personal experiences becoming the face behind many beauty and makeup influencer campaigns and a voice for women of color in beauty. Upon graduating high school with high honors at the young age of 16, Tiara had already bu…

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Coordinating With Cassidy 37:01

1y ago37:01

37:01

Estee Levin sits down with Cassidy of Cassidy Coordinates to discuss all things weddings! Cassidy tells everyone about her transition from corporate work life to entrepreneurship in the wedding world. They discuss Cassidy's exciting time on Say Yes to The Dress prior to her October 2019 wedding, and their feelings on trendy aspects of the industry.…

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Reinventing The Hoodie with Philomina Kane 43:40

1y ago43:40

43:40

Philomina Kane is the founder of Kin Apparel, a inclusive clothing and accessories brand with an emphasis on haircare. Kin Apparel's satin-lined hoodies have gotten the attention of the Sharks on Shark Tank and people across the globe. Website: https://kinapparel.org/ Instagram: @kinapparel_ Philomina’s IG: @naturallyphilo Make More with Matt Hesli…

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Catching Up on Wedding Trends We Hate 17:15

1y ago17:15

17:15

Estee Levin is riding solo and discussing trends in the industry that are outdated, overrated and some might say, just plain stupid. She is giving us the tea on some trends that her and her vendor friends think fall flat or are plainly a waste of time, energy and most of all, money. Catch this episode to hear what trends work and what you should sh…

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USITT23 Series with Judith Dolan — 2023 DAA for Education Winner 14:57

1y ago14:57

14:57

This week we're joined by costume designer, director, Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego, and our 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) for education winner, Judith Dolan. We chatted about her award win, where her passion and style of teaching stems from, what her hopes for the industry are, and what's up next for the…

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