Best Mari Fong Podcasts (2024)

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From Pain to Purpose: The Inspiring Mental Health Journey of Advocate and Speaker David Woods Bartley 57:42

2h ago57:42

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**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, including depression, suicide, and sexual assault.** In this I’m joined by David Woods Bartley, a TED Talk speaker and mental health advocate. David shares his incredible journey from battling mental illness to achieving mental wellness. As we close out Men's Menta…

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148: "Bridgerton" Season 3 DP Alicia Robbins 1:16:30

2h ago1:16:30

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Sorry for the delay (I was traveling for work) but this week we're lucky enough to have Alicia Robbins on the program to talk about her work on Bridgerton Season 3! Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R ⁠You can now support Frame & Reference directly on Patreon!⁠ Frame & Reference i…

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Unlocking Happiness: A Guide to Navigating Crisis with Author, Coach, and Speaker Dr. Elia Gourgouris 54:23

6d ago54:23

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This episode I’m joined by Dr. Elia Gourgouris, a coach, author, and speaker on happiness and well-being. In this episode, we explore the power of personal branding and how it affects women's lives. Learn about the detrimental self-labels many women face and how to redefine your brand through personal anecdotes and professional insights. We touch o…

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Episode 300 - The Entrepreneur’s Greatest Need: The Riff with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman 41:15

3d ago41:15

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It’s our 300th episode! In this conversation Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman celebrate the growth and evolution of the podcast and the entire Faith Driven Movement. They reflect on all that God has done over the past five years and dive deep into the importance of community for faith-driven entrepreneurs. The three wrestle with the…

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147: "Mary & George" DP Alexander Dynan 1:04:25

8d ago1:04:25

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This week I'm excited to be joined by Alexander Dynan to talk about his work on the Starz show Mary & George! His previous work includes incredible projects like The Card Counter, Billions, and First Reformed. Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can now support Frame & Reference…

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From Tech's Toll on Young Minds to Unpacking Modern Gambling Culture With Dr. Timothy Fong 1:04:00

13d ago1:04:00

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This episode I’m joined by Dr. Timothy Fong, a professor of psychiatry and co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, to dive deep into the emotional complexities of adolescence, addiction, and the power of vulnerability. Dr. Fong highlights the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to addiction, emphasizing recovery …

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Episode 299 - Three Views on Layoffs with Vic Ho, Rusty Rueff, and Daniel Fong 34:04

10d ago34:04

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One of the hardest realities in the life of every Faith Driven Entrepreneur is that things often don't go as planned. Unforeseen circumstances can cause all sorts of issues in a company, and sometimes those circumstances affect the people we employ. In this episode, we're going to look at layoffs. How can we think well about these difficult situati…

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146: "Death & Other Details" Production Designer James Philpott 1:02:45

15d ago1:02:45

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Changing it up a bit this week! We've got Production Designer James Philpott on to talk about his work on the recent Hulu show "Death and Other Details" as well as his previous work on films like one of my old favorites "The Sixth Day" Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can direc…

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Episode 298 - Why This Founder Implemented a No-Firing Policy 33:35

17d ago33:35

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Why would a founder decide to never fire anyone? Dylan Wilk, CEO of Human Nature, joins the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast to share the story behind the company’s no firing policy and to explain why he believes grace and forgiveness are the greatest HR policies. He recounts a situation where an employee stole from the company and instead of firi…

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The Transformative Power of Female Friendships With Podcaster Nina Badzin 1:08:04

20d ago1:08:04

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This episode we’re delving into the transformative power of female friendships with special guest, Nina Badzin. Nina, the voice behind Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship and a seasoned writer on the topic since 2014, brings her wealth of knowledge and personal experiences to the table. We explore the dynamics of women's friendships, the impo…

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145: "Masters of the Air" DP Jac Fitzgerald 1:01:44

23d ago1:01:44

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This week I'm proud to welcome Jac Fitzgerald, DP of "Masters of the Air" to the program! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference i…

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Episode 297 - A Transformation from Greed to Grace: Stories of the Movement with Human Nature's Dylan Wilk 28:06

25d ago28:06

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Imagine you’ve reached every expected height of success before you turned 25 and then God tells you to leave it behind. How would you respond? Dylan Wilk experienced incredible entrepreneurial highs at a young age. He flew to work in a helicopter, traveled by private jet, and kept Ferraris and Porches in his garage. And then, one day, a tragedy cau…

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Empowering Change: One World Surgery's Stories of Impact and Inspiration with Lulu Daly and Dr. Mary Hannon 45:55

27d ago45:55

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This episode I’m joined by guests Lulu Daly from One World Surgery and Dr. Mary Hannon of South Bay MD. Lulu shares the incredible story of how a trip to Honduras transformed her family's life, leading to the creation of a life-saving organization. Discover the challenges they faced and the lives they’ve touched through their medical missions, incl…

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144: "Sugar" DP Richard Rutkowski, ASC 1:10:48

1M ago1:10:48

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This week on the program we're privileged to have Richard Rutkowski, ASC on to talk about his work on the Apple TV+ show "Sugar" on top of a whole heap of knowledge. You're not gonna want to miss this one! Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠…

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Episode 296 - Andy Crouch, Patrick Lencioni, and Mary Miller Talk Practical Steps for Improving Company Culture 34:36

1M ago34:36

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Entrepreneurs have the ability to create a workplace where people can flourish, but we have to act on that ability in order to make that happen. So in this masterclass-style episode, we're going to dive in a little deeper on this topic. The episode is organized in three parts, heart, head, and hands. Author Andy Crouch will kick us off by talking a…

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Transforming Stress into Success: The 9 Pillars of Resilience with author and renowned Psychologist Dr. Stephen Sideroff 1:01:06

1M ago1:01:06

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This episode I’m joined by the esteemed Dr. Stephen Sideroff, a renowned psychologist and expert in resilience, longevity, and optimal performance. Dr. Sideroff shares his wisdom on managing stress, living in the moment, and finding balance in the chaos of life. His insights on turning stress into a tool for success and maintaining mental health ar…

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143: "Constellation" DP Markus Forderer, ASC BVK 1:26:17

1M ago1:26:17

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This week on the program we've got the wonderful and lovely Markus Forderer, ASC BVK on to talk about his work on the Apple TV+ show Constellation! Selected as one of Variety's 10 Stars behind the Cameras, the German born cinematographer who graduated from University of Television and Film in Munich, has quickly developed an impressive resume of vi…

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Episode 295 - The Business of Making Baseball Fun with Savannah Bananas' Jared Orton 40:28

1M ago40:28

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Jared Orton is the President of the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team unlike any you’ve seen before. They create an entertainment experience that’s part dance performance, part trick plays, and part competitive baseball. Jared has experienced all the ups and downs that come from innovating in a space with a legacy. Since the organization’s founding…

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The Power of Determination, A Heart Felt Conversation with Celebrity Fitness Expert, Author and Podcaster, Steve Jordan 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

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Today's episode I'm joined by Steve Jordan, a renowned fitness expert, podcaster, and author. Steve opens up about his traumatic brain injury, a life-altering experience that tested his resilience and ultimately paved his path to recovery. From being a top athlete and popular student to facing a near-death experience, Steve's story is a testament t…

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142: Watchmen, 300, Super 8 etc. w/ Larry Fong, ASC 2:23:24

2M ago2:23:24

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Today I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Larry Fong, ASC to the pod to talk about his incredible body of work but almost more importantly, our shared love of the art of Magic. Not only is Larry in the ASC but he's also a member of the Academy of Magical Arts right across the street from the ASC clubhouse at the Magic Castle, a two-fer that I co…

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A Conversation On Addiction and Redemption with Recovering Addict, Author, and Musician Paul Summers Jr 58:15

2M ago58:15

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In this episode I’m joined by Paul Summers Junior, a recovering addict, author, and musician, whose journey unfolds as a poignant narrative of self-expression, resilience, and redemption. Thi episode we discuss the evolving societal perceptions towards individuality and creativity, highlighting music's healing role in nurturing connection and empat…

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Episode 294 - Creating Culture Worth Celebrating: Stories of the Movement with Booster's Chris Carneal 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Culture can be a bit of a buzzword. What does it really mean for a company to have values and an identity? And how can leaders of those companies make sure those values don’t just become another page on the website or words on a wall in the office? In this episode of Stories of the Movement, we’ll hear about Booster, one of the largest school fundr…

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141: "Blackout" DP Collin Brazie 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

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Today we've got the wonderful Collin Brazie on the program to talk about his work on the new film "Blackout" that just released in April. Collin is a Director of Photography (ICG – Local 600) who specializes in narrative, documentary and branded content. He received his MFA (Film Production—Cinematography) from the Dodge College of Film and Media A…

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Episode 293 - The Riff: Fighting Identity and Idols Throughout the Entrepreneurial Journey 33:33

2M ago33:33

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In this episode, Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman discuss the themes of battling idolatry and identity in entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit and aligning one's identity with Christ, share personal experiences of wrestling with idolatry and the need for approval, and highlight the significance …

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Mental Health Advocacy in the Beauty Realm with Founder of Very Nice Beauty Jennifer Lasko 59:15

2M ago59:15

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In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Lasko, the founder of Very Nice Beauty and a fierce advocate for mental health. Jennifer's journey from studying chemical engineering to diving headfirst into the beauty industry is truly remarkable. Through her story, we discover a woman of incredible resilience and determination who fa…

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140: "The Gutter" DP Veronica Bouza 1:33:53

2M ago1:33:53

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Today I'm privileged to have Veronica Bouza on the program to talk about her work on the new film "The Gutter"! Veronica is a Director of Photography originally from Los Angeles, California, whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. She moved up the ranks through crewing as an IATSE 476 electrician and an IATSE 600 camera assistant a…

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Episode 292 - Three Views on Hearing From God with Nicky Gumbel, Kim Avery, and Jeremy Lin 29:21

2M ago29:21

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The best way to fight against idolatry is to seek the voice of God. So, what does that actually look like? In this episode, we're going to hear three perspectives from three incredible leaders around the world. We'll head first to the UK to hear from priest and author, Nicky Gumbel for a chat he had with Henry about a framework he has for hearing t…

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Last Flight from Havana: An Inspiring Story of Overcoming Adversity with Business Leader, Inspiring Speaker, and Author Marie Quintana 57:41

2M ago57:41

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In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Marie Quintana, a nationally acclaimed business leader, inspiring speaker, and author of the book "Last Flight From Havana." Together, Marie and I delve into the profound impact of childhood trauma, focusing on Marie's poignant journey of leaving her homeland, Cuba, at a tender age. Despite encounterin…

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139: "Shotcraft" w/ Jay Holben 1:51:05

2M ago1:51:05

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Today I'm thrilled to have my friend Jay Holben back to talk about his new book Shotcraft. A former cinematographer, Jay is an author of three books on cinematography, a contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine, faculty instructor for Global Cinematography Institute and international lecturer, an Associate member of the A…

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Episode 291 - How a Venture Capitalist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Basketball Team Owner Finds His Identity in Christ with Phil Chen 27:44

2M ago27:44

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What do you get when you mix a trained physicist, a seminary grad, an entrepreneur, and a Silicon valley venture capitalist? In the case of this episode, you get an awesome guest who somehow checks all those boxes. Phil Chen is the CEO of cold electric and the owner of the new Taipei Kings, a basketball team, in the recently founded Taiwanese pro l…

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A conversation on Addiction, Privilege, and Healing with Recovery Coach and Podcaster Fawna Asfaw 46:47

2M ago46:47

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This episode I'm joined by, Fawna Asfaw. Fawna is a Recovery Coach, founder of The Good Work LLC, author and podcaster. In today's episode we emphasize the importance of bridging divides and fostering dialogue between different perspectives, recognizing the polarized nature of today's political climate. As well as the intersection of addiction, pri…

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138: Michael Cioni, CEO & Founder of Strada 1:26:47

3M ago1:26:47

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Today we're joined by my friend Michael Cioni to talk about his new company Strada. Michael is a serial entrepreneur who's career includes numerous awards for his creative work and technical achievements. He is an accomplished director, cinematographer, musician, four-time Emmy winner, member of the Motion Picture Academy, and Associate Member of t…

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Navigating the Path to Recovery: With Addiction Specialist & Interventionist Candy Finnigan (Revisited) 1:10:06

3M ago1:10:06

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This episode is a re-visited episode of one of my favorite Guests: Addiction has always been an issue in the US. With the rise in fentanyl related deaths and increasing number of ads and commercials glamorizing alcohol and other substances addiction and substance abuse has become even more prevalent in today's society. This is why I am so happy to …

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Episode 290 - Stories of the Movement: Can Sacrifice be a Road to Victory? 26:01

3M ago26:01

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Imagine you're a young entrepreneur with a lot of promise. You've got grit. You've got vision. You've even read zero to one. And recently you acquired some substantial wealth. But there's still one problem. You and your partner have had some pretty strong disagreements and it's time to part ways. For the most part, you've done all the hard work. Yo…

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137: "The Gentlemen" DP Callan Green, ACS NZCS 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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Today we've got the fantastic Callan Green on the program to talk about his work on the Netflix series "The Gentlemen" by Guy Ritchie. Callan is a New Zealand born, prolific award-winning Director of Photography with over 25 years of experience in the camera department. He specialises in Features and TV Series with an additional passion for automot…

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Episode 289 - Kids' Sports and Other Hidden Idols with Patrick Lencioni, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman 31:18

3M ago31:18

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In this edition of the “riff,” Patrick Lencioni joins Henry Kaestner for a short conversation about some of the hidden idols of entrepreneurship. Then, Joey, Justin, and Henry dive further in, examining how we easily turn good things into gods. Justin and Henry share how they have learned to fight against the temptation of “safe” idols by practicin…

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Unlocking Creativity Through Writing and Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Insights from Award Winning Author Robin Finn 53:12

3M ago53:12

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This episode features award-winning author Robin Finn, celebrated for her Hillarious essay "When Our Daughter Walked In on Us." Together, Robin and I explore her journey from stifled aspirations to the tumultuous path of parenthood, unveiling the transformative power of art and connection amidst life's trials. Robin shares candid stories of evoluti…

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136: "Drugstore June" DP Sherri Kauk 1:14:33

3M ago1:14:33

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Today we're joined by the wonderful Sherri Kauk, DP of "Drugstore June" starring a star-studded cast lead by Esther Povitsky featuring Bobby Lee, Beverly D'Angelo, James Remar, and Haley Joel Osment. Her first scripted series, season 3 and 4 of CBS' The Inspectors, garnered her an Emmy Award for Lighting Design. There, she also directed her first n…

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