Femme Regard Podcast

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Jenna Doolittle! We chat with actress and SAG advocate Jenna Doolittle! Jenna created her community for actors during quarantine and has brought so many actors together by giving back. She also fills us in on what the union has to offer and what exactly they do for actors. Website: https://www.jennadoolittle.com Face...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Sam Valentine! We chat with actress and podcast host (and soon to be teacher!) Sam Valentine about all the struggles of the industry. From managing your day job and side gigs to keeping yourself happy and sane to accepting the fact that actual balance will probably never be achieved. We get real real with Sam and all...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions chat about imposter syndrome! We share our approach to combatting imposter syndrome. How to prepare and equip yourself with confidence in order to succeed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/femmeregardproductions Instagram: @femmeregard Twitter: @femme_regard TikTok: @femmeregardtv --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femm...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Jennifer Lynn Warren! We chat with actress, filmmaker, and podcast host Jennifer about the sort of thing she talks about on her show "Hollywood Actors Guide To Surviving The Film and TV Industry". She covers why actors may not need representation, why actors should make friends on set, and why theatre is important, a...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Noam Kroll! We chat with filmmaker Noam about all of his projects, from his blog at NoamKroll.com to his Podcast "Show Don't Tell" to his newly created community, The Backlot. He points out the importance of just going for it and making the thing, no matter what. Website: http://www.noamkroll.com Facebook: https://ww...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Alexandra Boylan! We chat with filmmaker Alexandra about her faith-based films and how she managed to shoot during quarantine. She highlights the importance of sticking to your guns and hopes that her films are exactly what the world needs right now. Website: https://mustardseedent.com Website for "Switched": http://...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome listeners to Season 9. We've got exciting news and lots of shoutouts! Be sure to follow us across social media and subscribe to our show! You can even join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Website: http://www.femmeregard.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/femmeregard Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKDX7V...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Emily Skye, director, cinematographer and owner of SheWolf Films. The ladies chat with Emily, who was previously a guest on Season 4 Episode 7 "Full Time Female Badass". Emily talks about completing her feature length film "River" after securing funding immediately following the short version's release and how she di...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guests Nicole Wyland and Riley Rose Critchlow, actresses, writers, and hosts of Hags Podcast. Hags Podcast aims to deconstruct and demystify the ways in which society values women. As fans of the show, we wanted to chat with the ladies about their experiences with feminism in the industry. Website: https://www.hagspodcast....

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Chelsea Stardust, director. The ladies chat with Chelsea about how she got her start and why she loves horror. We dive into the genre itself and why Chelsea loves directing and look to the future. Her films "All That We Destroy" can be found on Hulu and "Satanic Panic" on Shudder. Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/n...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Kerri Lynn Miller, actress, writer, and producer. Kerri shares with us the story behind her upcoming project and why it is so personal and important. We chat about being vulnerable in our work and lives. Website: https://www.kerrilynnmiller.com/ Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/awakenher Instagram: @kerrilynnmiller Fac...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Adele Etheridge Woodson, composer, producer, string arranger. The ladies chat with Adele about the process of film score composition, how she operates when it comes to recording alone or with other musicians, and her solo career. Check out her EP "Sunday In The Park" out now! Website: http://www.adelebrooke.com Insta...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Sujata Day, actress, writer, director. The ladies chat with Sujata about how she prepped for her move to LA to pursue her dream (from Tessa's hometown area!) and how she got her start. From playing Issa Rae's best friend to creating award-winning and studio-selling films. Website: http://www.sujataday.com Instagram:...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Nadia Davari, entertainment lawyer. The ladies chat with Nadia about why you need an entertainment lawyer and what exactly they do. From protecting the rights of your work to securing locations and name talent, and all the things a dedicated entertainment lawyer will help you with. Website: http://www.nadiadavari.com...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Kari Nissena, actress, producer, and coach. The ladies chat with Kari about how she learned everything she knows about the acting business. From streamlining your IMDb to how to work the red carpet, Kari coaching actors on how to conduct themselves as business professionals. Website: http://www.actortransformation.co...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Nicole Simone, actress, filmmaker, singer-songwriter. The ladies chat with Nicole about her self-created webseries "On A List" which is currently on Youtube. Nicole fills us in on what challenges she faced as a beginner actress and filming in covid times. She also stresses the importance of appreciating what you have...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome the Femme Fam back after a nice long winter break. While the ladies talk about all sorts of things to catch the fam up to speed, the major takeaway can be summed up in this quote: Carolina: When it’s ready to work out, it will truly just start going, that’s what’s beautiful about things working out when they’re supposed to...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Olivia Charmaine Morris, owner of Black Monarch Entertainment. Morris began her career as the Senior Director of Development & Production at Simpson Street and a development executive of Original Scripted Programming at TBS. In August of this year, she left to create Black Monarch Entertainment LLC,a full-service Bro...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Blythe Kala Wiedemann, producer, writer, actress. Wiedemann has worked her way through companies such as Fine Brothers Entertainment, Microsoft, Lionsgate, and Legendary to her home now at 3 Black Dot. She's gotten used to wearing all the hats in the production field and has learned how important it is to speak your...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Kaiti Wallen, actress and filmmaker. Hailing from Michigan, Kaiti as been a working actor for quite a while. She started making films with her husband, Harley Wallen, and created their production company, Painted Creek Productions, which has been successfully been producing horror films and more ever since! Website: ...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Beth Tripmacher to talk about Sundance Co//ab. Tripmacher shares all that Sundance Co//ab has to offer, from classes to community, and how accessible it is for everyone, no matter where in the world you are. A creation from the Sundance Institute, Co//ab is quickly expanding and strives to lift diverse voices and ind...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions host a guest-less episode. The ladies touch on current events such as keeping busy in quarantine and AI actors, as well as tackle the tough topic of getting scammed and taken advantage of in the industry. Website: http://www.polombian.com http://www.tessamarkle.com Instagram: @lafemmecarolina @misstessalauren Twitter: @misstessala...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Vida Ghaffari, actress, voice actress, and producer. Ghaffari shares her experience as a female actress of Persian decent and how she has had to fight stereotypes, allowing her to have continued success. Website: http://www.imdb.me/vidaghaffari Instagram: @vidaghaffari Twitter: @vidaghaffari Facebook: @officialvidagh...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Mandy May Cheetham, actress, writer, creator, and consultant. Cheetham shares her perspective on performance and creation and how important the balance and passion is to a successful and sustainable career. Website: http://www.mandymaycheetham.com Instagram: @mandamurhead Twitter: @mandamurhead Facebook: @MandyMayChe...

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions welcome guest Judy Jean Kwon, creator of the series, MILFriend. Kwon talks about what it's like to make a webseries as an indie filmmaker. As the writer, director, and star, we get insight into the creation of and process behind her hilarious series, MILFriend, out now! Website: http://www.youtube.com/yomamaricedoesnotcook Instagr...