Best Marlana Podcasts (2024)

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Episode No. 89: Marlana Shoshtari, Counsel for Entertainment Networks (Scripted), NBC Universal 51:30

26d ago51:30

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Today I’m talking with Marlana Shoshtari, Counsel for Entertainment Networks (Scripted) at NBC Universal. Marlana is originally from a small town in Oklahoma but later moved and went to undergrad at the University of Virginia where she studied psychology. She and I bonded over our fascination with crime and psychology as both of us grew up during t…

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Episode No. 88: Maria Daatio Perez, Senior Counsel & Director (Advertising, Marketing & Digital), Mattel Inc. 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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Today I’m talking with Maria Daatio Perez, Senior Counsel & Director for Advertising, Marketing, Content Review, S&P, and E-Commerce. Maria was so fun to chat with. She spoke about her immigrant family’s background, her days in undergrad at UC Santa Barbara, and how she came around to the decision to go to law school. She ultimately attended Southw…

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Episode No. 87: Sara Kamal, Legal Counsel, Yum! Brands 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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Today I’m talking with Sara Kamal, Legal Counsel at Yum! Brands. This was an especially fun interview for me because Sara is one of my closest friends. She and I met when she was actually a client of my firm and we were working together on an arbitration matter. It didn’t take long for us to become friends. She is someone I count on all the time to…

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Episode No. 86: Kristine Campbell, General Counsel, U-Haul 55:45

3M ago55:45

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Today I’m talking with Kristine Campbell, General Counsel of Uhaul. Kristine was so fun to chat with. Not only is she a former Greenberg Traurig attorney, so we bonded over our loyalty to the firm but she was forthcoming about her experiences, how she reached the GC’s office at Uhaul after serving 12 years in the company’s legal department, and how…

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Episode 85: Mother's Day Special 14:25

3M ago14:25

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Welcome to a special episode of Women In Law On The Record. This week I'm sharing a few stories of women lawyers who are also moms. I wanted to honor all the mom lawyers out there and share the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a lawyer and a mom. So you'll hear all those sides. And I preview my next episode as well featuring Kristine Campbell. …

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Episode No. 84: Erin Borg, Assistant General Counsel, Neiman Marcus Group 58:24

4M ago58:24

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Today I’m talking with Erin Borg, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for the Neiman Marcus Group. Erin is an Arizona native who moved across the country to attend Indiana University Bloomington where she studied political science. She would later return to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona for law school. But, before that, she m…

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Episode No. 83: Lindsey Swiger, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright 49:46

4M ago49:46

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Today I’m talking with Lindsey Swiger, Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston, Texas. Lindsey is an energy lawyer who has spent her career advising clients on conventional and renewable energy transactions across the value chain. Lindsey's practice focuses on project development and financing, mergers, acquisitions, divestments and jo…

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Episode 82: Aliza Shatzman, Founder Legal Accountability Project 41:07

5M ago41:07

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Today I’m talking with Aliza Shatzman, an attorney and advocate based in Washington D.C. who writes and speaks about judicial accountability, clerkships, and diversity in the courts. Aliza earned her bachelor's degree from Williams College in Williamstown, MA in 2013 and her JD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (WashU Law) in 20…

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Episode No. 81: Camie Carlock McKee, Haynes Boone Associate 51:52

5M ago51:52

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Today I’m talking with Camie Carlock McKee, senior energy transactions associate at Haynes Boone in Dallas, Texas. Camie is a graduate of Washington and Lee University where she studied political science and the University of Texas Law School where she was an active participant at the Center for Women In Law. Camie has made so many incredible contr…

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Episode 80: Back On The Record 18:22

6M ago18:22

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I've been away from the podcast for about a year but I'm back! And I'm excited to share I've been promoted to Shareholder at my firm, Greenberg Traurig. Today's episode is a little different as it's just me talking about what's happened the last year, how grateful I am for everyone who helped me reach this great milestone in my career, and what to …

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A Short Hiatus 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

2:20

Hey everyone, we are taking a break from recording new episodes in April to think through what Season 2 will look like, work on finding new guests, improving our Youtube recording experience as well as focusing on improving the overall experience and marketing of the podcast. Not to mention that all of us are super busy with our various other film …

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An Insiders Look at Financing & Distribution with Producer Cole Payne 1:28:45

1+ y ago1:28:45

1:28:45

This episode is full of the business info you need if you want to raise money for films and make money from your films. Jessica, Michael and Dan sit down with Cole Payne at Shock City Studios to learn about his journey from dropping out of college in MO, to learning the ropes of producing in LA and then his journey back home to start to produce a d…

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Episode No. 79: Lauren Bruning, Associate General Counsel & Global Head of Sustainability/ESG, Energizer Holdings 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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Today I’m talking with Lauren Bruning, Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Sustainability and ESG at Energizer Holdings in St. Louis, Missouri. I was excited to talk to Lauren as she was recommended to me by her colleague and prior Women In Law Guest, Kate Dugan. Kate’s description of Lauren was spot on - she is passionate, hard working, a…

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Writing for Grey's Anatomy & Army Wives with Marlana Hope 1:21:25

1+ y ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Today's interview is with Marlana Hope, a TV writer and producer who has worked on shows like Grey's Anatomy, Friday Night Lights, Army Wives and more. Michael & Dan sit down to learn about her journey as a TV writer, what it's like to be in a writers room, the importance of relationships and the difference between an agent and manager. This is a g…

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Fired for Screenwriting on the Job: Interview w/Nathan Karimi & David Christopher Pitt, filmmakers behind 'Oscar.Tango.Hellwater.' 1:13:20

1+ y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

This episode was a lot of fun. Dan & Michael sit down with Nathan Karimi and David Christopher Pitt, the two 'tell like it is' filmmakers behind the upcoming feature length film, Oscar.Tango. Hellwater. Oscar. Tango. Hellwater. is a horror re-imagining of William Shakespeare's Othello. This film was shot almost entirely in Blackwater, MO. Nathan Ka…

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Sundance, Reality TV and POWs with Tim Breitbach - Director of the Final 19 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In today's episode, we interview Tim Breitbach, the director of the Final 19 which was just released on Amazon on Feb 5th by Buffalo 8. The Final 19 is the true story of Sgt. Daniel Hefel (and the director's cousin) who was one of the final 19 prisoners of war to come home from Vietnam. A small-town kid that enlisted, he was an infantry grunt in th…

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Not Fetishizing the Camera & Knowing Your Film's Distribution Potential - Part 2 w/ Filmmaker Josh Guffey 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

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This is part 2 of our interview with filmmaker Josh Guffey. Go back and listen to episode 8 if you missed it. Josh is the director of the new film All Gone Wrong starring Tony Todd who is famous for being the Candyman. The film releases on all platforms on January 27th and is being distributed by Buffalo 8. In part 2, we talk more about the behind …

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Your Iconic Image : Beyond the Lens 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

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“We teach people how to think of us.” Are you ready to steer your reputation? Are you ready to up-level your brand? Are you ready to connect with your audience and show them who you really are? Are you ready to create visual assets that frame the way you are seen and understood? And, most importantly….are you ready to show up on purpose? My name is…

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Directing the Candyman & Work-Life Balance with Filmmaker Josh Guffey pt.1 57:38

1+ y ago57:38

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So we did something a little different in this interview, we ended up interviewing director Josh Guffey for nearly 2 hours and split this into a 2 parter. Josh is the director of the new film All Gone Wrong starring Tony Todd who is famous for being the Candyman. The film releases on all platforms on January 27th and is being distributed by Buffalo…

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Your Iconic Image : Placing Models and Actors With Agencies 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

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Model Makers Group Model Makers Group is not a mother agency or management company, but rather trusted, industry modeling industry consultants. Over the past 13 years they have successfully placed models and actors with top agencies around the country. Together, co-owners Cristina Buehrer and Tara Rasheta have over 50 years of experience in the ent…

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Your Iconic Image : Metaxa : The Family Behind the Brand 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Zika Metaxa writer Zika Metaxa grew up in an internationally known family spirits business, founded by her ancestors in 1888. As a marketer, she traveled the world promoting the family spirit, as a member of the family business and then, for the multinational company that acquired the Metaxa brand. After becoming a mom Zika left a career in marketi…

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Your Iconic Image : Tower One. 78th Floor. Sept 11. 38:02

1+ y ago38:02

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Michael (Mike) Hingson. I am president of The Michael Hingson Group, Inc. and the chief vision officer for accessiBe Blind since birth, Michael Hingson was born to sighted parents who raised him with a can-do attitude. Always a high achiever, Michael learned how to ride a bike, and was able to do advanced math in his head! He received a Master’s De…

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15 Ways to Make Money in this Industry 1:06:36

1+ y ago1:06:36

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To end the year, we decided to do something a little different. We don't have a guest this episode. Instead, Jessica, Michael and Dan are discussing the 15 ways to make money in this industry. Our mission is here is to help filmmakers succeed from anywhere, and to do so, you gotta make money and a lot of times you need to have multiple streams of i…

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Your Iconic Image : Profit, Passion and Purpose 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

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Danny Rosin Brand Fuel for profit Band Together nonprofit Danny Rosin, is co-owner of Brand Fuel, a brand merchandising agency, that is a B Corp. He is also the co-founder of the nonprofits PromoKitchen, PromoCares, Reciprocity Road and Operation Smile’s International Student Groups. He serves on the board of A Place at The Table, Raleigh’s mighty …

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Your Iconic Image : Life With an Icon 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

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Joe ‘Road Warrior Animal’ Laurinaitis was half of arguably the greatest tag team in wrestling history. Together with Mike ‘Hawk’ Hegstrand, they were the perfect mix of intimidation, artistry and skill. They continue to be legendary and you can search the internet and find countless hours of matches and interviews. But, today we are going to learn …

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Sold Out Screenings & Building a Fan Base with Filmmaker David Kirkman 1:05:24

1+ y ago1:05:24

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In this episode, we speak with phenom filmmaker, David Kirkman. David's newest film Underneath just premiered at St. Louis International Film Festival and was nominated for an award. We learn about the making of this film and David's next steps, but we also dig into his personal life and where he started out. David, though he swears no one will eve…

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Your Iconic Image : A Naked and Afraid Spouse 28:50

1+ y ago28:50

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Molly Harper Heaton Real Estate/Sales Professional I have been in sales for over 30 years, working in a variety of industries-Advertising, Pharmaceutical, Technology and Real Estate. I love working with people to find solutions to their problems. I am passionate about family - married with 5 children and two dogs. I am an avid lover of sports-playi…

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Your Iconic Image : Rewriting Our Narrative 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

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Michelle Kuei Elevate LifeCoaching Michelle Kuei is an international speaker, certified visibility coach, content marketing strategist, and author. As the Founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, Michelle mentors women to use the power of storytelling as their secret sauce in attracting clients and turning their passion for coaching into a profitable busin…

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How to Take Your Work to the Next Level 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

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In this episode, we are doing something a little different. We wanted to give you a sneak peak at what the In Motion Conference in 2019 was like. We are planning to do another In Motion Conference in late Fall 2023 (one year from now) and so we thought this would help get folks excited about attending and even getting involved in planning. If you a…

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Your Iconic Image : Lessons From a Stuntman 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

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Kevin Cassidy- business is Ninja Nation Charlotte. Book is Falling Down to Find Myself Bullied kid to Hollywood stuntman to business owner, author and family man www.kevincass.com www.marlanasemenza.com Audio : Ariza Music Productions Transcription : Vision In Word Marlana From Bullied Kid to Hollywood stuntman to business owner, author, and family…

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Your Iconic Image : Making The Leap 33:06

2y ago33:06

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Ruby Durham, Miss North Carolina for America 2022 House of Red Suited X Red I have a passion for creating aesthetic spaces and dressing women. I started building the foundations for both businesses in 2020 during the beginning of the pandemic. I just recently resigned from my on-air tv news job as a journalist to go full time as an entrepreneur. ht…

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From Repped Hollywood Screenwriter to Directing 12 Micro-Budget Features 1:00:41

2y ago1:00:41

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In this episode, we hear from Dan Steadman of Circa 87 films (www.circa87.com.) Dan talks about how he got started in the industry at a young age, his adventures in Hollywood with folks like Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Coolidge, Tony Hale, Octavia Spencer and so many more, and his transition from repped screenwriter at Endeavor to moving to the Midw…

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Episode No. 78: Panel Discussion with Ladder Down - Cleveland 43:36

2y ago43:36

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Today’s episode is the second in a two-part series featuring graduates from the Ladder Down program in Cleveland, Ohio. Ladder Down is a national year-long program that provides direct training and career development through a combination of coaches, sponsors, and participants to empower women lawyers in three critical areas: leadership, business d…

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Your Iconic Image : It's a Match! Treating Your Business Like Dating 33:29

2y ago33:29

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Emily Zimmermann and my business is called Grace Communications The founder and CEO of Grace Communications, Emily Zimmermann, has over 15 years of experience leading marketing, public relations, event planning, and business development efforts for companies all over the United States. She has a demonstrated history of success with helping develop …

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Your Iconic Image : When Women Rock : Disney to Death Metal 37:00

2y ago37:00

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My name is Haydee Irizarry, lead vocalist of Carnivora, solo artist at Zahra Lux, and designer at Haus of Zahra Lux (custom leather and paintings). Haydee Irizarry studied jazz, classical and contemporary music at Berklee College of Music where she also became lead singer of the metal band Carnivora. Irizarry composes under the name Zahra Lux, offe…

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Episode No. 77: Individual Interviews with Ladder Down - Cleveland 51:52

2y ago51:52

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Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series featuring graduates from the Ladder Down program in Cleveland, Ohio. Ladder Down is a national year-long program that provides direct training and career development through a combination of coaches, sponsors, and participants to empower women lawyers in three critical areas: leadership, business de…

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Making $$ thru Self-Distributing a Low Budget Doc with Joey Puleo 41:08

2y ago41:08

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In this episode, Dan interviews Joey Puleo, the director of the feature length documentaries America's Last Little Italy: The Hill and A New Home. They discuss the perils of being an independent documentary filmmaker and how Joey managed to make money with his documentary in creative ways even during a pandemic. They also discuss his short film tha…

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Your Iconic Image : Protecting Your Intellectual Property 36:54

2y ago36:54

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Randi Karpinia - Sagacity Legal PLLC Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur’s ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal management with a focus on intellectual property …

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Your Iconic Image : Never Give Up On Your Dream 36:48

2y ago36:48

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Rich Chambers - Songwriter/Producer/Musician/Singer Does anyone still use the term "rock n' roll" anymore? Rich Chambers certainly does. In fact, he specializes in it, bringing us all the fun, excitement, and energy from the early days of rock n' roll in a uniquely fresh way built specifically for the 2020s. Starting with the 2019 release of his Ch…

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Episode No. 76: Discussion with Leaders in the Women’s Energy Network (North Texas Chapter) 40:06

2y ago40:06

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Today’s episode is a panel discussion with several impressive ladies - including Kelli Roach (General Counsel of Black Mountain Sand), Christina Sanders (General Counsel of NGP ETP, and Casey Moore (Senior Counsel for Litigation at Vistra Corp). Each of them is a member of the Women’s Energy Network - North Texas Division. The vision of the Women’s…

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Could St. Louis become the Go-To Hub for Emerging Filmmakers?: An Interview with STL Filmworks 37:37

2y ago37:37

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In this episode, Dan, Jessica and Michael sit down with Mary Kay Sheets and Shad Schoenke, co-founders of St. Louis Filmworks (https://www.stlouisfilmworks.org). We learn about their lofty mission to make St. Louis the 'go-to' epicenter for the world's best, emerging storytellers. This podcast is sponsored by the MO Film Office (https://mofilm.org)…

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Your Iconic Image : Making Your Marketing Effective 30:58

2y ago30:58

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David Baer, The Prepared Group David is a veteran direct response marketer who started his career selling classical music subscriptions online at the dawn of email marketing. Since then, his copy and strategic guidance have earned his employers and clients millions in sales. Through his consulting work, David has served clients in industries rangin…

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Episode No. 75: Panel Discussion with Leaders in the Institute for Energy Law 44:14

2y ago44:14

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Today’s episode is the second part in a two-part series featuring four impressive ladies from the Institute for Energy Law (aka IEL): Tina Nguyen (Partner at Baker Botts in Houston), Kristi McCarthy (General Counsel and VP of the Land Department at Chevron Upstream), Suzana Blades (Managing Counsel - Commercial Litigation and Arbitration at ConocoP…

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Your Iconic Image : Creating Superfans 29:22

2y ago29:22

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L. Frederick Dudek Prosperous Ventures, LLC When Frederick Dudek is not turning ideas into millions of dollars in global sales, the award-winning author, speaker, and top sales executive spends his time inspiring others to achieve their highest business goals. Now you can receive the benefit of Frederick’s mentorship and experience through his book…

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Your Iconic Image : When Women Rock : From Skillet to Cancer and Beyond 37:50

2y ago37:50

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Lori Peters Ocean Studios Emerald Escape (music) Previously a member of Multi-Platinum & Gold selling, two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, Skillet. Performed on several #1 hit singles. Over 30 years of drumming experience including studio recording, live performance, worldwide touring, & drum instruction. My husband, Chris, and I own and opera…

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Episode No. 74: One on One Interviews with Leaders in the Institute for Energy Law 34:53

2y ago34:53

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Today’s episode is very special as it is the first of a two-part series featuring four impressive ladies from the Institute for Energy Law: Tina Nguyen (Partner at Baker Botts in Houston), Kristi McCarthy (General Counsel and VP of the Land Department at Chevron Upstream), Suzana Blades (Managing Counsel - Commercial Litigation and Arbitration at C…

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Why We are Making this Podcast 30:03

2y ago30:03

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In this first episode, you will meet our host Dan Parris and his co-hosts, Jessica Ambuehl & Michael Francis, and learn more what their goal for this podcast is. We talk a lot about the opportunity there is to succeed as a filmmaker in the Midwest, where we are all based. This podcast is sponsored by the MO Film Office (https://mofilm.org) and Shoc…

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Your Iconic Image : When Women Rock : Finding Success In a New Country 38:49

2y ago38:49

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Julia Lage Meet Julia Lage - bassist of Vixen and Smith/Kotzen Julia is a Brazilian bass player, singer songwriter. Inspired by bands like, Rush, Aerosmith and Guns N Roses, she began learning the Bass Guitar at the age of thirteen. At the age of seventeen Julia had become a full time member of the critically acclaimed Latin Grammy nominated Brazil…

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Your Iconic Image : When Women Rock : The Rock Star in Red Boots 31:50

2y ago31:50

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My name is Payton Rose Velligan, but I go by Payton Rose on stage and on social media/website (From my website) Payton Rose Velligan is a 21-year-old multi-instrumentalist and performer born and raised just outside of Charlotte, NC. Specializing in vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, and occasionally a bit of tambourine, she is versatile…

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Your Iconic Image : When Women Rock : Dreadlocks and Drumsticks 44:50

2y ago44:50

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Tosha Jones, Musician From playing small, smokey bars in southern Indiana, to touring world wide with national music acts, Los Angeles based heavy hitting drummer, Tosha Jones, quickly made a name for herself throughout the world’s music scene. At just the ripe age of three, Tosha began expressing herself through music, song, and dance. In 1991 as …

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