Creator's Cafe
Host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe. More info at https://www.kikalabs.com Transcripts and links at www.kikalabs.com/creators-cafe-shownotes
Episodes
TV writer Marshall Knight and I connect on the need to create or explode, and on crafting a career that fits his indoor cat personality.
My guest Marshall Knight is a Hollywood TV writer. Most recently, he and his writing partner Rob LaMorgese were executive story editors on Suits LA. This was a natural continuation of their success in the writing room of the original hit show Suits, which was my pandemic comfort show, and I have...
Rachel Lee and I dig into finding yourself to bravely embody your own brand.
My guest, Rachel Lee, is an artist, designer, and co-founder of Neo Genesis, a personal branding agency for creatives and misfit entrepreneurs who are ready to own their weird and finally, rocket online. Rachel believes that there's no better way of marketing yourself than actually being yourself.
Rachel's taking these important foundational conce...
The always delightful Jacob Smith and I chew on how to take your craft seriously and yourself silly-ly.
My guest is Jacob Smith, an audio expert who lives in Las Vegas and hails from Louisiana. Jacob is a dear friend, but we'll get into that in a second. If you've been to Vegas, there's a very good chance that you've heard a space that Jacob has set up the audio for, or might even be running right now. Jacob is ...
Makeup artist Fern Madden encourages us to find our signature look that allows our natural beauty to shine through.
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https://www.fernmaddenmakeup.com/
IG: @fernmaddenmakeup
Represented by Jk Artists Los Angeles
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's Challen...
Comedian Tehran and I dig into "freedom of speech, pushing thoughs, pushing the envelope, broadening horizons to absurdity and bringing everyone together."
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@iamtehran
https://www.iamtehran.com/
IMDB
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator&ap...
Filmmaker Amy Kersten and I discuss the importance of learning the skills to take your project from concept to the finish line.
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IG @AmyKersten
Film IG: @AWomanAbroadFilm
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's Challenge: Mini Movie Edit
Record s...
Olympics Swimming Host John Mason and I talk about the art of hosting and how to be present when the stakes are high.
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IG: @officialjohnmason
John's IMDB
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's Challenge: Self-Love List
Write down 5 things ...
Director Sergine Dumais and I explore her journey from Montreal to LA and owning her calling as a director.
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@serginedumais | Sergine's Website | @slapkiss_film
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's Challenge: Play with Action Verbs
Write 10 a...
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Unger Media
IG @jonathanaunger
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's Challenge: Gratitude List
Spe...
Recording Artist Maggie Szabo and I talk about writing songs for Eurovision and TV
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IG: @officialmaggieszabo
Maggie's Website
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's Challenge: Fastest Song Ever
Write the full chorus to a song, and as much o...
Creative Executive Thomas Stockwell encourages us to create weirder and more innovative worlds for emerging VR capabilities.
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@onthelam84
Forbes Article
Current: Head of Unscripted and Specials, Meta
Former: VP, Alternative Programming and Development, Universal Television Alternative Studio/NBCUniversal
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence b...
Actress Suzanne Schmidt and I dive into how she aims for loving what she's doing 80% of the time.
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Suzanne on IG: @suzannejschmidt
Suzanne's Website
Suzanne on IMDB
Hey You, It's Me
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne.
Learn more here.
Creator's Chal...
Filmmaker Robin Nyström reveals how his art is inspired by the team he builds.
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Personal website: https://www.robinnystrom.com/
Nicolife: https://www.nicolife.net/
Tracy Buckles: https://www.tracybuckles.com/
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator&ap...
25. Jess Paul: It's Not Cake
Filmmaker and actor Jess Paul and I dish on indie films and the dark side of the industry while she is wearing a croissant on her head. It makes sense.
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IG: ThisisJessPaul
Jess's Filmmaking/Acting Website: JessPaul.net
YouTube
Fake Food Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JessPaulArt
IG for Art and Fake Food: @jesspaulart
Onscreen purse construction by...
Country music singer/songwriter Brandon Stansell and I dig into the raw truths from trailblazing queer rights in country music to enjoying a more intimate present story.
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@brandonstansell
BrandonStansell.com
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.
Creator's...
Filmmaker Carolina Alvarez and I dish on finishing post on her first feature film!
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Carolina's IG: @lafemmecarolina
Femme Regard Website: femmeregard.com
Femme Regard IG: femmeregard
Sync on IG: @syncthemovie
tiktok: @femmeregardtv
Carolina's personal website: https://carolinaalvarez.co/
Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching
Create on-camera and in-person confidence b...
TV Writer Ian Weinreich and I talk about the writer's balancing act between individual contribution and group collaboration.
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IG: ianweinreich
Ian Weinreich at IMDB
Creator's Challenge: Create an Audio Book
Find a short story you love and record an audio book of it to see how pacing and tone translate.
Bio & Intro
Ian Weinreich is a writer and producer. He was a write...
Candace Jade Lewis and I dig in the sandbox of finding great work through play.
On-Camera Coaching with Jessica
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IG: @candacejlewis | Website: Candacejadelewis.com | IMDB | Vimeo
Creator's Challenge: 3 Panel Comic
Create a 3 panel comic that shows a mini story with a beginning, middle, and end that has change!
Bio & Intro
Candace Jade Lewis is a Producer, Writer, D...
Jeremy and I talk turning insecurities into assets into gigs.
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@jeremyurann
www.jeremyurann.com
Creator's Challenge: Build Your Own Reel
Turn the camera on and record the core of what you'd like to put out into the world by improvising a moment and catching it on tape.
Bio & Intro
Jeremy Urann is an actor, writer, dancer, model, filmmaker and creative juggernaut.<...
Miky Mik and I dig in to how creating power pop rock music videos and working towards her PhD in Microbiology are both expressions of the same creative exploration
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@MikyMikOfficial
MikyMik.com
Miky Mik
Creator's Challenge: Compose with an App
Write your emotions in a journal; highlight the core ideas, take that to a music app and pair it with a melody OR - download an instrumenta...
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