Artists w/ EM

Today our guest is Adam Bussell. A Metro-Detroit Native, Michigan State and University of Toledo Alumnus, an actor, director, photographer, producer, writer, and character actor. We discuss the need for inclusivity in filmmaking, the drive from film school to LA, and how we respond to alternative teaching methods. Check out his Instagram and website: @adambussell @dynmc_creative https://www.adambu...

Today our guest is Alan Michnoff. A Texas Native, Chapman University Alumnus, clown, cinematographer, creative director/producer, content creator, and performer. We discuss the need for limitations in art, the importance of doing more iterations of a creative project, and being open to alternative directions that a project may take. Check out his Instagram and website: @thealanyo alanmichnoff.com...

Today our guest is Chad Damiani. A New Jersey Native, Rutgers University-Camden Alumnus, writer, ex pro-wrestling announcer, Improviser, and clown. We discuss how his teaching methods are often misunderstood, how he develops clown shows, and getting into the state of play in his Clown Improv Gym. Check out his Instagram: @thechaddamiani Catch up with my guests and projects on my Instagram: @empers...

Today our guest is Taylor Mendoza. A SoCal Native, performance artist, actor, and writer. They perform a threatening comment thread as a passionate monologue. We discuss their approach to making an audience feel deeply uncomfortable/joyful/tearful, the freedom of performing alone, and what drives you (crazy?). Check them out on Instagram: @taylorisverified @boo.themusic Find out about my guests an...

Today our guest is Magi Calcagne. They are a New Jersey native, Emerson College Alumna, performer, clown, body worker, podcast host, and emotionally intelligent individual. We discuss mental health, discovering our gender identities, and being our authentic selves through performance. Check out their Instagram: @magicalcagne , @theolsenreport Check out my guests and projects on my Instagram: @empe...

Today our guest is Julia Fae. A Honolulu Native, University of Utah Alumna, actor, model, clown, and artist. We discuss how to break down a character/script, insecurities, and finding our inner clown. Check out her Instagram and website: @juliafae http://www.juliafae.com/ Check out my guests and latest projects on Instagram: @empersico

Today our guest is Jacqueline Corona. A SoCal native, SFSU Alumna, and a dynamic vocalist. We discuss giving back to the community, creative constraints, and gender expression related to a performer's persona. She performs L.O.V.E. in Spanish, we sing together, and I show her a song that I based off of a location from our trip to Seattle when we were in college. Check out her Instagram: @jacqui.co...

Today our guest is Jillian Patterson. A SoCal Native, SFSU Alumna, podcaster, Etsy shop owner, and a bisexual woman of color filmmaker. We discuss Black History Month, mental health, imposture syndrome, sexual harassment, and prejudice in the workplace.

Today our guest is Dane Gerwig. A Southern Florida native, UCF Alumnus, filmmaker, filmset electrician, and DP enthusiast. We discuss societal pressures of masculinity, surviving High School, being emotionally moved by musical theatre, and the importance of learning from our peers. Check out his Instagram: @greatt_dane Check out my guests and other projects on Instagram: @empersico (The audio gets...

Today our guest is Aleksandra Seiger, Oklahoma born/Bay Area grown, filmmaker, female gaffer, and hard working individual. We discuss her experience as a female gaffer in a male dominant field, intersectionality in the media in the past and present, and queer representation. Check out her Instagram: @moth.whisper and website: seigerfilms.com Catch up with my guests and latest project on my Instagr...

Today our guest is John Galan, a SoCal Native, Chicano/Latinx Artist, High School Art Teacher, and Nature enthusiast. We discuss the importance of mentorship, conservation awareness through art, intersectionality, and gaining a fresh perspective by doing Artist Residencies. Check out his beautiful paintings and projects on Instagram: @johngalanart Check out my guests and projects on my Instagram:...

TRIGGER WARNING : SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION  

Today our guest is Dean Evans. An Ohio born queer person, clown, mime, character actor, teacher, and body worker. We discuss the many types of clowning, character development, social anxiety, and gender dysphoria. Dean was my first clown instructor and their clown show "Honeybuns" was my introduction to a live clown performance. Check out Dean's Instagram: @deanevans and Honeybuns on Instagram: @i...

Today our guest is Karen Hall. A Washington State native, professional cellist, character actor, and clown. She plays, "The prelude to the second Bach Suite in D minor for solo cello." We discuss public perception, creating characters, Improv, being a female in a male dominant field, and mental/physical health of artists. She is the owner of @musicianhealthresources Check out her characters and ce...

Today our guest is Cat Miggs. A New York East Midtown Native, character actor, a long form Improviser, and Web Series Host. We discuss her new show coming out, "Stars Gotta Show," the Improv community in NY, developing characters, and how society neglects women's health issues. Follow her on Instagram: @catmiggs Catch up with my guests and latest projects: @empersico

Today our guest is Becca Down a Creative Writer from my hometown. She has a new podcast out called, "The Totally Inexpert, Expert Film Podcast" created by Becca Down and Becca Martinez. We talk about her queer content that she did for the ADVOCATE and GLAAD, creating gay characters, and intersectionality. Bonus at the end: we talk about desserts! Check out Becca's writing on the ADVOCATE website,...

Today our guest is Vinita Khilnani. A SoCal native, Miss India North America 2018, best known for her characters on TikTok and viral BuzzFeed videos. We talk about using our insecurities for comedy, learning to leave unhealthy environments, and growing up Indian American before it was "cool." Check her out on TikTok and Instagram: @omgvinita Check out my Instagram: @empersico

Today our guest is Sara Saavedra. A SoCal native, SFSU Alumna, and creative individual. She performs a poem called, "I'm sorry this was the first time I felt White." We discuss colorism, Stage Light, theatre school, and intergenerational trauma.