Is AI taking over the world? Join Brad as he learns about the future of AI in the creative industry from an industry professional! Tyler Bernabe, a former crypto professional, dance enthusiast, and video creative, joins the Berad podcast for a fascinating deep dive into the ins and outs of professional AI artists and creatives.…

Join Brad as he explores the latest trends in livestreaming and practical tips for creating engaging content. Doc Rock, a veteran in the creative industry, shares decades of experience and insights on mastering the art of livestreaming. Discover how he empowers others through his YouTube channel and membership program, "Lets Get Live."…

Philip Lemoine moved to Hawaii with a big dream and a little experience in pursuit of building a wedding cinema company, Supreme Wedding Films. Yet after years of growing success, Philip found himself going down a path of alcoholism and loneliness; he found himself burnt out. It took some serious self reflection to realize that he loved shooting, e…

Making Money With Your Passion | Berad Podcast What does it mean to turn art into a business? On this episode, Brad Watanabe and Mauna Burgess discuss converting our passions, specifically filmmaking, into money-making careers and if profiting off of our artistry is selling out. Connect with Brad Watanabe: https://linktr.ee/beradstudio Suggested re…

How to Get Started on TikTok With Bryan Switalski Bryan is one of two Storybrand Certified marketing experts in the state and is the CMO for Ambient Group here in Honolulu. He has nearly 15 years of experience in graphic design, web design, and marketing. On this episode, he shares with us about how he got started in digital marketing and how busin…

Take Control of Your Life: The Keto Diet with Mauna Burgess When Mauna first joined the Berad crew, it took him awhile to get used to the fast-paced and physically grueling experience of being on production. Video production days are long, hot, requiring lots of walking, bending, and carrying heavy equipment. A year ago, he decided to work towards …

Find Your Creative Career: Life After Photography with Dallas Nagata White | Berad Podcast Dallas is an award-winning photographer who you might know from her Huffington Post featured Lava Kiss photo or her popular Spartan costume from her work as a cosplayer. She talks to us about her beginnings as an up-and-coming photographer, finding success th…

How to Build a Music Business Playing Ukulele with Jody Kamisato Jody Kamisato has always had a passion for music. Through his life he's seen how his 'Ukulele can unite people and build communities through the universal language of music. But turning music into lifelong career isn't something that just happens by accident, it was the result of his …

Brad Watanabe and Mauna Burgess talk about building intentional steps towards making 2020 a productive year. We discuss resolutions, and recipes for success.By Brad Watanabe

On this episode of the Berad Podcast we chat with local entrepreneur Mylen Yamamoto who is famously known for reimagining the simple chopstick with her invention, Cropsticks. We talk about growing up in Hawaii, creating a path to success and working with global YouTubers and influencers via her other business Clique Now.…

Kimberly Jeffries is a diver, water safety instructor, entrepreneur, photographer and an all-around awesome human being. She's traveled the world to study and document the magnificent animals from the depths of the ocean to the great outdoors. Kim’s story amazes and inspires me personally to dream bigger and push myself to uncomfortable new heights…

Good branding communicates who you are and and what you do, while great branding emphasizes why you do what you do. With so many distractions in life and on social media, meaningful branding is more important than ever. As I was building my video business Berad Studio, I constantly had to remind myself why I was doing this and how to differentiate …

Go-getters are great goal achievers, and what may seem unconventional may just be the winning angle that will launch you into a successful entrepreneurial career. In this latest podcast, we chat with Ryan Kalei Tsuji, owner and founder of award-winning video production company RKT Media, and hear about how he paved his own path and managed to build…

The media industry is exhaustively multi-faceted with various doors of opportunity where one can launch their career. For Valen Ahlo, his foot in the door was a simple step into the world of acting at the age of seven, which led him on a journey that morphed into a full-blown entrepreneurial career as a videographer and certified drone operator. Sh…

Some of the toughest transitions in life involve major crossroad decisions. For Andrew Tran, the choice to switch from pursuing medicine to media was heart wrenchingly difficult, but one that he knew to be the right one. Today, Andrew continues to build his booming media company, Redefined Media, and is a model creative whose story reminds us that …

Internships are often thought of as “gum beneath the shoe” work, but they may be the very thing that unlocks doors of opportunity, leading to you landing your dream job. For many creatives the professional path is not a straight shot, but rather a winding process of discovery and change. Third up to bat in our Season 2 lineup is Kent Nishimura, kno…

Second in our Season 2 lineup is local cinematographer, filmmaker, and rising Instagram influencer, Peter Fowler, owner of Endure Films, who shares a wealth of practicals acquired from years of morphing and navigating through the realities of the industry. With humble beginnings doing passion projects for "free-99," Peter’s experiences and advice a…

The creative industry undergoes an ever-changing evolution, and it can be a grind if you don’t shift, adapt, and flow with what’s current. In this second season of How Do You Shoot That?, we hear from a lineup of elite professions who each share about how they paved and pivoted their way to the top. Our first feature is with co-owner of Aria Studio…

In this weeks episode of “How Do You Shoot That?” we were prompted to reflect on the known necessary but often neglected component of rest in the context of our creative industry. As we explore this tricky topic that seems to evade even the best and most balanced professionals, we share struggles, negotiate practical strategies, and refocus on the …

Hawaii Shoots Podcast: How to budget for video production Budgeting is one of the most important skills to master in any industry, yet since money is a subject that not a lot people like to talk about, most people fumble through the process of learning and effectively practicing it. In this weeks episode of “How Do You Shoot That?” we touch this ta…

Hawaii Shoots Podcasts: Getting started in the advertising industry with Noah Tom In this weeks episode of “How Do You Shoot That?” we sit down with our good friend Noah Tom and learn about how he turned his passion for technology into an opportunity to co-found a sucessful design agency and eventually land a Senior Art Director role at the largest…

Shawn Boyd aka Doc Rock schools us on how he got started with YouTube. In this week's episode of "How Do You Shoot That," we go on the road, or more accurately, walk down the street to visit our good friend Doc Rock. His business Etched Aloha, located in Kakaako, Hawaii does high quality laser engraving for everything from trophies and hydroflasks …

Lighting is finding the best way to accentuate your subject to create an interesting compelling story. In this episode Brad shares practical lighting tips, lighting tools, and budget friendly ways to create a starter lighting kit. For more Hawaii Shoots content check out: http://hawaiishoots.com FB+TW: @hawaiishoots and IG: @hawaii_shoots Find out …

When your first beginning in the filmmaking industry, figuring out what type of gear to buy can be overwhelming. In today’s podcasts Brad Watanabe breaks down the different types of gear that he personally likes to shoot with and shares his professional opinion on what gear you should buy. For more Hawaii Shoots content check out: http://hawaiishoo…

Filmmaking can be an extremely difficult career to break into when you don't know anyone in the industry. We chat with Mauna Burgess about how he discovered his niche and hacked his way into a full time job. Find out more about Mauna: @maunaburgess Find out more about Jenn: @jlieu Find out more about Brad: @bradwatanabe Find out more about Berad St…

Whether its a 60 minute television show or a feature length documentary, storytelling is the key to any content you watch. In today's episode of How Do You Shoot That, Brad Watanabe talks about the process of storytelling. For more Hawaii Shoots content check out: http://hawaiishoots.com FB+TW: @hawaiishoots and IG: @hawaii_shoots Find out more abo…

Figuring out what you want to do with your life can be super challenging especially if you're going into a highly saturated and desirable career. Filmmaker and Director Brad Watanabe walks us through how he got started with his career in video production. Starting with tape recorders and VHS-C cameras to Final Cut Pro and Red Digital Cinema. For mo…