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S3 E10 Curiosity Over Certainty: Leading Through Divided Times Danielle Marshall S3E10 Change the Reel website Episode 10: Danielle Marshall on Why Curiosity Matters More Than Ever Danielle Marshall, equity strategist, executive coach, and host of Unpacked Culture Chronicles, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to discuss the hardest conversation happening in workplaces right now: how to sta...

S3 E9 S3E9 Video for HR Change the Reel website ADD SHOW NOTES HERE CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn : Apple Podcast : Spotify Youtube Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper

S3 E8 Beyond Pronouns: Creating Truly LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces Change the Reel website Episode 8: Dr. Brittany Bate on Creating LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces Dr. Brittany Bate, licensed psychologist and founder of Be Bold Psychology and Consulting, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to talk about what it means to go beyond "affirming" to truly LGBTQIA+ celebratory mental health spaces—and...

S3 E7 How to Turn Event Footage Into Year-Round Revenue Assets Change the Reel website SHOW NOTES Episode 7: Event Video Coverage - Stop Letting Footage Collect Dust You spent thousands on your event. You captured hours of footage. And now it's sitting on a hard drive somewhere, doing absolutely nothing for your business. Sound familiar? Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler break down exactly what...

S3 E6 Katherine Turner Change the Reel website S3E6 Katherine Turner on Equity-Centered Leadership - Why Representation Matters Katherine Turner, founder of Global Citizen LLC, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to break down equity-centered leadership, why the anti-DEI movement is based on false messages, and how diverse leadership teams outperform homogenous ones—economically, socially, a...

S3 E5 Video as Financial Infrastructure - How Video Supports Your Bottom Line Change the Reel website What if the most valuable video your organization creates this year is never posted on social media? Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler break down how the smartest organizations aren't using video for just marketing—they're using it to reduce costs, increase trust, and improve the way their teams...

S3E4 Azza Cohen Borschow Media - Work with Azza Cohen the storyteller. Kamala Harris inauguration: I was her videographer. I wish I could show you what I've seen. - This article reminds me that visibility matters. Change the Reel website CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn : Apple Podcast : Spotify Youtube Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morte...

S3 E3 Content Creation Burnout? Find Your Natural Visibility Identity Identity Quiz - Here is the short quiz to find out your natural identity for communication. Change the Reel website Season 3, Episode 3: "Content Creation Burnout? Find Your Natural Visibility Identity" Why does posting feel like emotional CrossFit? You know your craft. You've built a career on this. You have the receipts. And y...

S3E2 Build a Business on YOUR Strengths, Not Cookie-Cutter Advice - Guest Arielle Morten Helping Women Build Strength-Powered Businesses - Connect or work with Arielle Change the Reel website 80% of women-owned businesses don't exceed $100K in revenue—even when they're doing everything "right." Business growth strategist Arielle Morton knows why, and she's not holding back. In this episode of Chan...

S3 E1 Why Video Quality Actually Matters Change the Reel website Over 50% of YouTube watch time now happens on TV screens—which means that selfie video you shot in your car is being displayed on a 55-inch monitor in someone's living room. And the algorithm knows it. In this episode of Change the Reel, Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler break down why video quality has become a barrier to entry in...

S2E 11 We are going on Hiatus but before we do Change the Reel website CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn : Apple Podcast : Spotify Youtube Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper

E2 E10 Live Streaming Costs Explained: What You Actually Need to Budget Join hosts Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler as they break down exactly what it costs to run professional live streams for your business—from bandwidth to tech support, and everything in between. In This Episode You'll Learn: What live streaming actually is (and why it's different from posting a selfie video) The business sc...

Join hosts Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler for an inspiring conversation with Shaunelle Curry—educator, author, and founder of Media Done Responsibly. From starting her first nonprofit at age 6 to teaching 20,000+ youth about media literacy and digital wellbeing, Shaunelle shares why preserving marginalized stories isn't just about history—it's about our future in an AI-driven world. In This E...

Episode 8: Your Year-Long Video Strategy Without the Burnout Join hosts Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler as they break down exactly how to plan an entire year of video content that actually drives business results—without blowing your budget or burning out. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why 80% of consumer internet traffic is video (and what that means for your visibility) The critical differen...

S2E 7 How One Woman Built North Carolina's Latino Media Empire Lizette Cruz Watko is President of Watko Entertainment Inc. and Watko Properties LLC, and founder of the Diamante Arts & Cultural Center. A longtime advocate for North Carolina’s Latino community, she has spent over 30 years creating platforms that foster cultural diversity, communication, and community engagement. She founded the firs...

S2 E6 Smart Video Strategies for Mental Wellness Pros Change the Reel website Over 80% of clients say they're more likely to trust a therapist or coach they've seen on video before booking. But here's the kicker! Creating content as a mental wellness professional isn't like being a lifestyle influencer. You've got ethics, confidentiality, and credibility to protect. WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Mental wel...

2 5 The Heart Sell - Building Business Through Authentic Connection with Dora Rankin The Heart Sell Book - Get more from Dora Rankin. Order your copy of her book here. Dora Rankin - Dreamers & Doers® | LinkedIn - Connect with Dora on LinkedIn Change the Reel website The Heart Sell - Building Business Through Authentic Connection with Dora Rankin From Corporate Banking to Heart-Centered Sales: How...

Getting DIY Video Right Without the Epic Fails You've got your ring light, your fancy mic, and you're ready to hit record. So why does your DIY video still look... off? After 20 plus years behind the camera, we've seen every DIY video mistake in the book, and we're here to help you avoid them. Why This Matters Now Video marketers get 66% more qualified leads per year, and 83% say video gives them...

In this episode of Change the Reel , Monique and Piper sit down with Jennie Lopez—Latina chemical engineer turned corporate executive, professional dancer, author, and speaker—to talk about authenticity, inclusion, and why embracing your uniqueness is the key to success. From NFL sidelines to executive boardrooms, Jennie’s journey shows what happens when you stop hiding your “horn” and start leadi...

Feeling overwhelmed by video marketing demands while managing a small team? You're not alone. In this episode, Monique and Piper break down the reality of video production statistics and share practical strategies for scaling your video efforts without burning out your team. Why This Matters Now The numbers don't lie: small businesses average 15 videos per year, medium businesses produce 84, and l...

2 1 The Truth About Retirement & Representation with April Browne Zelken Financial Services on YOUTUBE - April shares tons of information Youtube. Zelken Financial Services - How to work with April Browne Change the Reel is back for Season 2! In this first episode, Monique and Piper sit down with April Browne, retired Durham Police Department captain turned financial advisor, to talk about represe...

1 10 Fighting Disinformation and Elevating Diverse Voices with Martina Guzman Verdad - An AI tool that monitors Spanish-language radio for mis/disinformation Change the Reel website Martina Guzman CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn : Apple Podcast : Spotify Youtube Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith S...

Creating Safe Spaces - A Conversation with Dr. LaNail Plummer From her childhood in Southern California where she first recognized social disparities, to serving in the military, and now leading Onyx Therapy Group, Dr. LaNail Plummer's journey embodies what it means to create safe spaces through authentic representation. In this powerful episode, we explore how building community and staying true...

S1 E8 Going Live: How to Leverage Video Streaming for Real Business Impact In this episode of Change the Reel, Monique and Piper dive into the world of live video streaming – sharing compelling statistics, practical strategies, and overcoming the common objections that keep many business owners from embracing this powerful tool. Whether you're a nonprofit, small business, or service provider, this...

1 7 Ethical Storytelling and Representation in Film: A Conversation with Natalie Bullock Brown In this episode of Change the Reel, Monique and Piper sit down with documentary filmmaker and ethical storytelling champion Natalie Bullock Brown. From her journey through Howard University's film program to her work with the Documentary Accountability Working Group (DAWG), Natalie shares powerful insigh...