Heidi Bennett

Vibrant Visionaries

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Host Heidi Bennett interviews creative professionals (Filmmakers, Comedians, Artists, Writers) to discuss their creative process, latest projects, successes, struggles, and strategies for thriving in their chosen profession. Through fun, candid conversations you’ll learn how compassionate, immensely creative professionals experiment with mindfulness and create habits to avoid burnout and live rich, deeply creative and happy lives. Subscribe to Vibrant Visionaries Check out our new YouTube channel Contact Heidi directly HERE

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Special Video Release with Black Star Pirate BBQ – On Location Interview! 29.10.2021 5:22

You’re Invited – to view a wonderful episode of Vibrant Visionaries on YouTube! We shot this video interview on location at Black Star Pirate BBQ […] Read More

Episode 67 – Tom Putnam – A Million Juggalos Can’t Be Wrong 25.10.2021 13:49

My guest on this year’s final Fantastic Fest interview is Tom Putnam, Director of the incredibly enjoyable documentary United States of Insanity: A Million Juggalos […] Read More

Episode 66 – Zach Lamplaugh – Director of 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot! 13.10.2021 25:21

My guest today is Zach Lamplaugh, Director of 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot (#1 Will Blow Your Mind!) Enjoy learning his approach to […] Read More

Episode 65 – Junta Yamaguchi – Director of Beyond the Infinite 2 Minutes 05.10.2021 13:44

Join me for a conversation with Director/Cinematographer/Editor Junta Yamaguchi about his first feature film, the thrill-packed and delightful one-take time travel comedy Beyond the Infinite […] Read More

Episode 64 – Phil Tippett – Legendary Creature Creator & Director of Mad God 01.10.2021 13:33

It was a thrill to have the legendary stop motion animator and creature designer Phil Tippett on to talk about the making of his immersive […] Read More

Episode 63 – L. Scott Caldwell – Star of Bingo Hell 30.09.2021 9:29

Award Winning star of stage and screen L. Scott Caldwell joins me today to share her first experience acting in a horror film – Bingo […] Read More

Episode 62 – Gigi Saul Guerrero – Director of Bingo Hell 29.09.2021 11:01

Director and Co-Writer of Bingo Hell, Gigi Saul Guerrero is my amazing first guest from this year’s Fantastic Fest! Gigi shares tips on creating a […] Read More

Episode 61 – David Lawson Jr Indie Producer w/ Benson & Moorhead at Rustic Films talks Chatt Film Fest Fun! 16.09.2021 22:43

Join Indie Film Producer David Lawson and me as we relive the magic of Chattanooga Virtual Film Fest 2021, find out what SCCU stands for, […] Read More

Episode 60 – How To Avoid Burnout By Setting Boundaries 02.09.2021 12:00

Join me for the first in a series where I share tips on increasing your creative energy and avoiding burnout by practicing simple self care. […] Read More

Episode 59 – Ellie Brigida on Creating The Flame – A Queer Musical Love Story 18.08.2021 19:15

Ellie Brigida is the co-creator and star of the Flame, An Original Podcast Musical. She shares why it was important for her to produce a fun […] Read More

Episode 58 – Chris Alender & Marcos Gabriel – Creators of The Old Ways 05.08.2021 23:57

Writer and Director of The Old Ways, Marcos Gabriel and Chris Alender share loads of behind-the-scenes stories and creative decisions they made while filming this […] Read More

Episode 57 – Summer Update with Heidi Bennett 26.07.2021 12:49

This 10 minute episode of Vibrant Visionaries is a Summer, 2021 Update! I share the state of the podcast, the YouTube channel, and myself. Subscribe to […] Read More

Episode 56 – Agnes Barton-Sabo aka Betty Turbo Pivots to Papier-mâché 11.07.2021 31:29

Amazing Agnes Barton-Sabo (aka Betty Turbo) is overflowing with creative output. She joins me for a Lizzo-loving fun-filled chat about creative inspiration, her breathtaking Papier-mâché […] Read More

Episode 55 – Denayja Reese on Valuing Your Own Story 17.06.2021 34:05

Producer/Strategist/Writer Denayja Reese shares her infectious laugh, lust for life and what she learned while healing from trauma and reconnecting to her true self. You […] Read More

Episode 54 – Mari Walker – on her Feature Film Debut at SXSW 22.05.2021 29:20

Writer/Director Mari Walker joins me from her Fortress of Solitude to discuss the making of her indie feature film See You Then, and the excitement […] Read More

Episode 53 – Jonah Blechman – Championing Marginalized Voices 30.04.2021 32:59

Award winning character actor / producer / publicist Jonah Blechman shares his drive to champion marginalized voices and spotlight queer stories on the second episode […] Read More

Episode 52 – Selene Luna – Dynamic Performer & Disability Rights Activist 31.03.2021 42:22

My guest today is the amazingly versatile voice actor, comic and virtual event producer Selene Luna. We had a blast swapping bargain shopping tips and […] Read More

Episode 51 – Season 3 Debut with Heidi Bennett 21.03.2021 5:22

Welcome to Season 3 of Vibrant Visionaries. Today I’m sharing my grand plans for the podcast and our upcoming YouTube channel! I’ll continue to bring […] Read More

Episode 50 – Season 2 Finale with Heidi Bennett 30.12.2020 16:36

Join me for some warm and cozy streaming media recommendations as I put season 2 of Vibrant Visionaries to bed and celebrate 50 episodes! I’ll […] Read More

Episode 49 – Bridget Gelms – Parks & Rec Rewatch 22.12.2020 35:07

Hilarious Bridget Gelms (co-host of Radaptations Podcast) returns to discuss Season 2, Episode 13 of Parks and Recreation: The Set Up. Follow Bridget on Twitter […] Read More

Episode 48 – Robert Allaire – Experimental Composer 10.11.2020 22:19

Experimental Composer Robert Allaire shares the fascinating process behind collaborating with Writer/Director Maria Bissell to create just the right musical mood for her hilarious dark […] Read More

Episode 47 – Amelia Moses & Wendy Hill-Tout – Creators of Bloodthirsty 31.10.2020 20:46

Director Amelia Moses and Co-writer/Producer Wendy Hill-Tout reveal how their instinct and creative process informed the experience of creating the Canadian Horror Film Bloodthirsty which […] Read More

Episode 46 – David Weiner – In Search of Darkness, ’80s Horror Doc 23.10.2020 35:19

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker David Weiner is back and he’s been very busy since joining me on S1, Episode 12 of Vibrant Visionaries. Have a listen […] Read More

Episode 45 – Maria Bissell – Writer/Director 19.10.2020 19:32

Writer/Director Maria Bissell shares her experience debuting her first feature film – How To Deter A Robber at Fantastic Fest 2020! I loved this hilarious […] Read More

Episode 44 – Elaine Best – Parks & Rec Rewatch 10.10.2020 35:09

Insightful and delightful Elaine Best of the Angus Eye Tea podcast and I share our thoughts and observations on Parks & Recreation season 2 episode […] Read More