VDEOMKR

#32: In this episode of VDEOMKR, recorded from Los Angeles, we hear how Kayla Mendez went from studying biochemistry to building a multi-six-figure career as a photographer, director, and creative producer working with brands like Starbucks, Olaplex, and Shark Beauty. Kayla talks about creating the work you want to be hired for, using spec work to close the gap between where you are and where you...

#31: In this episode of VDEOMKR, Carly brings together Aisha Marshall, Donny Starkins and Priscilla Perez for a live conversation on Maximizing Media for Your Brand. The panel dives into what it really takes to build a personal brand, create meaningful content and turn your ideas into a business asset without getting caught up in the pressure to constantly show up online. From sharing your story a...

#30: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Steph Dorworth, founder of Sunny Creator Co., Speaker Era, and Speaker Société, to talk about leaving corporate healthcare, building a video business from a side hustle, and learning to trust yourself along the way. Steph shares how she went from being a self-taught freelancer on Fiverr to working with over 1,800 brands and female leaders, why she...

#29: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Alex Schreer, filmmaker, entrepreneur, co-founder of Reelbros Media and President of the Arizona Production Association, to talk about building a production company from the ground up, betting on a strong brand, and finding a lane in an increasingly crowded industry. Alex shares how cars and cameras shaped his career, the projects that changed the...

#28: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Brooke Hoover, Morning Show Co Host at iHeartMedia. As a longtime Phoenix radio personality, storyteller, and interviewer, she shares what it takes to keep an audience engaged, make guests feel comfortable, and find your unique voice in an industry that’s constantly evolving. From accidentally landing her first radio job to interviewing some of cou...

#EP 27: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Stephen Davis and Lisette Perez to hear about their journey from meeting in film school to establishing themselves in the Arizona creative industry. We dive into what they’ve learned along the way about finding your voice, building confidence, and navigating an unpredictable creative career. We talk about supporting each other through the highs...

#EP 26: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Aubrianna Remlinger, Director of Production at The Good Vibe Media, to talk about how she built a career in filmmaking and video production. From making videos as a kid and studying film at ASU to freelancing, learning how to price her work, and eventually leading productions, Aubrey shares the lessons that shaped her career.  We pull back the c...

#25: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with  Grant Crone , Principal of MMPR Marketing , one of Arizona's leading public relations and marketing agencies. For nearly three decades, MMPR has helped businesses launch brands, tell compelling stories, and build lasting relationships with customers and communities. In this conversation, Grant shares what separates businesses that simply get...

#24: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Alexandra Vailas, Head of Brand at Bad Birdie, one of golf's most disruptive and recognizable apparel brands. With nearly two decades of experience spanning retail, consumer products, influencer marketing, creative leadership, and community building, Alex shares the lessons she's learned from building brands, leading teams, and reinventin...

#23: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with filmmaker, creative entrepreneur, and founder of Mad Lads Media, Dash McDonald. From landing his first clients as a teenager to producing content for brands like Red Bull, FIFA, T-Mobile, and the Phoenix Suns, Dash shares the mindset, lessons, and relationships that helped him build a thriving creative business on his own terms. Together, they dive...

#22: What does it take to build a thriving brick-and-mortar business in today's world? In this special live episode of VDEOMKR , Carly celebrates four years of The Good Vibe Studios by sitting down with three powerhouse owners who know exactly what it means to keep the doors open, lead teams, adapt through challenges, and create spaces people genuinely want to return to. From navigating risin...

#21: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Camila Cardozo , Founder of Maria Camila Photo, an Arizona-based photographer, videographer, and brand strategist known for helping conscious entrepreneurs increase their visibility through authentic visual storytelling. With more than a decade in the creative industry, Camila shares her journey from a self-taught photographer with a passion for st...

#20: What does it really take to turn creativity into a sustainable, profitable career? In this panel episode, recorded live at The Good Vibe Studios, Carly sits down with three powerhouse creatives for a conversation about the realities of building a thriving creative business. From working for free and building portfolios from scratch to learning how to price yourself, protect your value, market...

#19: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Dani Dufresne , an Emmy Award-winning executive producer and founder of The Auxiliary Co., for a conversation about the evolution of production, creative operations, agency culture, and building standout work in today’s rapidly shifting media landscape. From learning to edit on actual film strips to pioneering a fractional production model that hel...

#18: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with David Navarrete, founder of Moneta De Sine and co-founder of Arizona Filmmakers, for a deep conversation about storytelling, entrepreneurship, burnout, AI, and building a thriving creative community in Arizona. David shares his unexpected path from studying biology and pursuing neurosurgery to becoming a traveling filmmaker and creative entrepreneu...

#17: In this special Mother’s Day episode of VDEOMKR , Carly sits down live at The Good Vibe Studios with an incredible panel of women business owners, creatives, and moms for an honest conversation about motherhood and entrepreneurship. From burnout and boundaries to business growth, marriage, identity shifts, and learning how to ask for help — this episode dives deep into the raw, behind-the-sce...

#16: This week on VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with Bella Hibbs, Owner and Casting Director at Good Faith Casting, for a conversation that goes way beyond auditions. We're talking 12+ years of casting experience, HBO pilots, Rob Schneider comedies, a conference empire she built because she refused to be made to feel like an outsider — and the real, unfiltered story of how she got here. What we co...

#15: In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Paixao, founder of Spark Video, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in the creative industry: Not all content is created to convert. If you’ve ever felt like your videos look amazing but aren’t actually driving business results… this conversation is going to change how you think about everything. Charlie pulls back the curtain on what actu...

#14: In this episode of VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with Boston-based brand photographer Brit Perkins — and it's the kind of conversation you don't want to end. Brit shares her story of how she went from learning on a borrowed DSLR after having her first baby, to building a thriving brand photography business that's been featured in People , Vogue , and Boston Magazine . They get into...

#13: What does running 100 miles, biking across the country, and a four-foot wall calendar have in common? They're all part of how Taylor Prokes, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Ass Calendar, lives — and plans — a full life. In this episode of VDEOMKR, recorded live at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Carly sits down with Taylor for one of the most energizing, honest, and genuinely fun conversations we'...

#12: In this episode of VDEOMKR, we sit down with Director, Creative Producer, and Owner of Rag Town Media, Clayton Lindley. Clayton’s journey is anything but conventional—starting as a kid filming tricks at a skate park, to going viral on YouTube, to building one of the largest action sports platforms, and now producing powerful, story-driven documentaries for brands and global audiences. We dive...

#11: In this episode of VIBEMKR , Carly and Nicki take you behind the scenes of growing a 10-year video production company and knowing when it’s time to evolve your offers. From launching new services like podcast production and UGC content to stepping away from weddings, they share the real decisions, risks, and strategy behind growing a creative business in a changing industry. If you’re a filmm...

#12: What separates a good interview from one that truly resonates, connects, and sticks with your audience? In this LIVE episode of VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with media strategist, PR expert, and podcast host, Melissa Digianfilippo, to unpack the art of the interview —from asking better questions to creating space for vulnerability and unforgettable storytelling. With over 20 years in public relat...

#11: In this episode of VDEOMKR , Carly sits down with brand strategist and agency founder Sara Chambers , founder and CEO of Elly & Nora Creative, host of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast and community, and author of Do It Fat. Sara shares the real story behind building a six-figure creative agency, stepping fully into visibility as an entrepreneur, and why so many women delay their biggest...

#10: Episode 10 is a big one for us — we recorded our very first live episode of VDEOMKR surrounded by our closest community inside The Good Vibe Studios. As our 10th episode, and to celebrate the launch of VDEOMKR with our community, we dove into a powerful conversation about the importance of knowing your “why.” Why you start.  Why you keep going.  And what to do when life, business, or burnout...