Pardon My Success

This week we're learning how to DJ with the best, the amazing S2XS (aka Amanda)!! From starting in NYU's vocal program to becoming an incredible working professional Producer and DJ, Amanda is an inspiration to musicians (and skincare afficionados!) everywhere. IG @s2xs__ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QP2WrCo5iRjfEzpU8oF6X?si=7fSW4hlDSKywGKfLxS-JzQ Pardon My Success Host & Creator @...

We close our our Aquila Acting Series with our studio's founder, Deb Aquila!! After training directly under Stella Adler at NYU Tisch, Deb entered the casting world and has shaped modern entertainment with her casting of classics like "Miami Vice," "The Shawshank Redemption," "What Women Want", and so many more. After spending years heading casting at Paramount, D...

We are here with Joe Massingill for our third installment of The Aquila Acting Series, or as George Clooney knows him, "The Maestro of Specificity." This incredible actor and acting coach takes us behind the scenes to his many experiences both in front of and behind the camera (with credits like "Barry," "Catch 22," and "Trouble with the Curve" to name a few...

We return with Part 2/4 of our Aquila Acting Series, featuring the incredible Eanna O'Dowd!! This Irish (as heck) actor, acting coach, producer, writer, and dog dad shares his journey around the world from earning his Master’s in Acting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (where he met last week’s guest!) to teaching at The Aquila Studio here in Los Angeles. We also dive into Rajiv Joseph’s...

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 5!!!! We have officially been PMSing for over TWO YEARS now and are beyond thrilled to continue chatting with yall :) We're kicking off this season with the brand new Aquila Acting Series, where we will be interviewing and workshopping a scene with four incredibly talented acting instructors from The Aquila Studio here in LA. We begin with the iconic director, acting coa...

For the Season 4 finale we're sitting down with director Kellen Gibbs and actors Ka’Prise Colvin & Jordan Knapp to talk all about their brand new film "The Novel" premiering this Saturday at the NoHo CineFest in Burbank! We chat about what it was like developing, acting in, and directing an independent feature, how the film came together in under two years, and the wild world of...

Alma Sever is bringing women together through improvised music and finding her own sound in the industry!! This week we swap stories of the musical requirements of immigrant parents, learn some beginner guitar basics, and end with a lil musical number :) Alma is carving her own path in the entertainment industry through music and production, and shares what it’s been like navigating expectations,...

This week we sit down and stretch it out with the incredible Katherine Moore, a yogi, sommelier, and founder of Sipasana, the perfect blend of yoga and wine tasting! We chat about her journey blending movement, mindfulness, and taste-making as we dive into how she built her own business while working full time as a publicist. Then we take our conversation onto the sand as we co-host a magical Beac...

This week we sit down for an interview and Crying on cCue workshop with the powerhouse that is Sadie Katz. With hundreds of credits to her name as an actor, writer, director, and producer, Sadie talks about what it really takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood. From the difficult realities of breaking into the industry to balancing creative integrity and survival, Sadie opens up about her cr...

This week we’re taking a lil trip to Phoenix, Arizona!! As The Mei of Honor, I flew out to help my best friend, Kristina Major, pick up her wedding dress before she does a huge cross country move! We spent the weekend reliving our college holiday weekends, watching John Mulaney, enjoying endless sips & snacks, and having so much fun. Before Jake and I test our Kristina Knowledge with Bridal Tr...

All the way from Season 1 we have return PMS guest, Joel Bouchard!! Psychology doctoral candidate, published author, musician, and host of the philosophy podcast ⁨@ FromNowheretoNothing⁩ , Joel really is the ultimate overachiever (but always in the name of fun). This week we talk about the intersections of art, science, philosophy, and joy—and why chasing curiosity is more conducive to accomplishm...

Before there were "foodies”, there was Stephanie and her super tasting taste buds and ⁨@TheDiningDolls . In this episode, she breaks down how she helped pioneer the food blogging game, built an irresistible dessert brand, and how she stays creatively inspired in a world that’s constantly scrolling. We talk about the power of storytelling through food, the secrets to going viral authentically,...

This week we sit down with actress and reality TV icon Carly Reeves to talk about the highs, lows, and Hollywood legacy that has shaped her path in entertainment. From building her own career in film and TV to navigating the wild world of internet notoriety, Carly shares what it’s really like to grow up around A-list icons while carving out a name of her own. With honesty, humor, and lots of heart...

This week we sit down with music industry drumming icon, author, professor, and legend, Coach Bobby Borg to break down the essential business fundamentals every musician needs to succeed!! Hear directly from the man who turned down another tour with Warrant to write 10 books and develop programs at the Musicians Institute, to then teach at UCLA and USC. Learn how to manage your brand and understan...

After months of researching the whereabouts of the Artist and Alien known as BOYPOP, we finally found him... and he is absolutely out of this world! In this once in a lifetime interview, we get a sneak peak inside the home and mind of BOYPOP (and BoyPup) from Planet Pop to learn all about the extraterrestrial tunes he is bringing to Earth. Enjoy this in-depth chat with an Alien as we uncover the r...

We are joined this week by George Ajjan, aka "the ajjancy", an independent songwriter and mashup cover artist, whose love of music inspired him to reclaim his creativity after having established a completely unrelated career! We chat about how fatherhood shapes the way you write and feel, how to find the joy in creativity even while musically processing the heaviest of topics including l...

This week we sit down with the brilliant cinematographer Sade Ndya to deep dive into the art of visual storytelling! From giving us a hands-on demonstration for how to set up the perfect shot, to discussing what it truly means to be an artist, Sade shares her creative process, inspirations, and the power of personal branding. While taking us through her experiences in the entertainment industry (w...

Returning to the podcast from Season 1, we have Nismah Osman - our Sync Licensing expert! She's back to dive deep into how to make the music that makes it into movies and TV shows, and how to make money doing so. Get ready to do some active workshopping as we figure out together how to submit your music to the best sync licensing agencies, and how to get all the tools you need going forward in...

Join us backstage at the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach for an unforgettable conversation with The Beach Boys' Mike Love and his son Brian Love! From timeless hits to fresh ventures, we dive into reflections on the band's legacy, priceless advice to those just starting out, and what's next for the Love family and their award winning spirit brand, Club Kokomo 🍹🌺 The Beach Boys - IG @thebeach...

Today we get the chance to sit down with talent agent, writer, and hypnotist, Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists! With a PhD in Psychology and a love for the arts, Albert has used his years of experience to represent actors and help them navigate the entertainment industry. In this interview, Albert shares insider tips on how to find representation, what agents look for, how to stand out, the rea...

This week we are sitting down and making a song with the incredibly inspirational and amazingly talented Lindsay Liebro! While getting her degree in Commercial Music, she sings and performs at an insane amount of gigs, all through her own grit and determination. This singing/songwriting extraordinaire will prove that she's made of star quality material!! Lindsay Liebro IG @lindsayliebro LinkTr...

We are making handmade creativity journals this week with Entropy Creatives, the iconic creators of the Judgment Free Art Social Hour!! Hang out with us as we put together an In the Know x Entropy collab workshop where we stitch together journals and chat about their journies along the way. We chat about the risks and payoffs of committing to the dream, and how it is possible for everyone to find...

I'm aware that in the video the title is different but tbh this one feels more accurate so we're running with it. I'm going through it, and trying to find some musical motivation so hang out with me for a few while I crash out and then try to make some tunes about how I'm afraid of selling out ! Woo! Pardon My Success Host/Creator/Editor @meilinfields #podcast #entertainment #holly...

Writer, director, award winning sock puppet maker, and creative powerhouse Caroline Pace joins us for our first interview of Season 4 to take a real look at the Industry Landscape right now... and we're not gonna lie, things are interesting out here. Caroline recounts her tales of the wins and losses of filmmaking, an inner look at the co-writing process, and how we remain optimistic doing eve...

WE ARE BACK!! Welcome to the return of Pardon my Success with our premiere episode of SEASON 4!! Enjoy this recap of my time during the hiatus which included a 15 day Adventure in Asia with none other than (my mom) Mama Bing Fields! We will return next week with our regularly scheduled ~artistic~ programming, but until then enjoy the brand new music video for my newest single “The Burn” out now!!...