Hold the Door
A weekly podcast about how underrepresented folks are surviving and thriving in the entertainment industry. Stay connected on Instagram @holdthedoorpod. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests alone.
Episodes
This week, it's just me :) You'll hear a little more about how I got into the entertainment industry myself and why I decided to start the Hold the Door podcast.
If you want to stay connected with me, you can find me on LinkedIn, and as always via @HoldtheDoorPod on Instagram.
Thanks for tuning in all season! See you back here soon for season 2!
This week, Evan Kim joins to discuss leaving the entertainment industry. You'll hear some of the pros and cons of seeing the industry with fresh eyes from the outside looking in, how Evan is still finding creative fulfillment in the hospitality industry, and what might bring him back to entertainment in the future.
If you want to stay connected with Evan, you can find him on Instagram @evankimevankim.
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For the first episode of 2025, Kiara Harris joins to discuss corporate jobs versus freelance jobs in the entertainment industry. You'll learn some of the potential pros and cons of both, as well as how Kiara decides when it is time to move from one space to the other.
You can stay connected with Kiara via her LinkedIn or Instagram @kiarainla.
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On this episode of Hold the Door, Mikayla Baiocchi joins to discuss relocating for work - specifically, leaving Los Angeles for a role in Rhode Island. You’ll hear what that process was like, how she maintains industry relationships from any location, and how manifestation has played a role in her career.
You can stay connected with Mikayla via her Instagram @_mikaylab.
This week, Shei Mamona joins to talk about activism in the workplace. She shares how she first began writing articles with an activist lens and how she stays true to herself when choosing new projects and opportunities.
You can stay connected with Shei via her website, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
Direct article links mentioned in the episode can be found below:
- Wigs (first published article)
- Rejection Therapy
- Fenty Hair Sa...
This week, Mel Sanchez joins the pod to tell us how she likes to approach new work relationships and how she has made the often daunting idea of “networking” within the entertainment industry in Los Angeles work for her.
You can stay connected with Mel via her LinkedIn and Instagram @melsanstagram.
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On this episode of Hold the Door, Tamera Davis joins the pod to discuss pursuing her dream of becoming a TV writer full time. She shares how she realized it was time to quit her regular 9-5 and what it's like to be in a writers' room.
You can stay connected with Tamera via her LinkedIn and Instagram @tamerinara.
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On this episode of Hold the Door, Olivia Gastaldo joins the pod to discuss becoming a people manager. They share how they developed their management skills and philosophy, as well as some tips for new managers.
You can stay connected with Olivia via their website, LinkedIn, and Instagram @ogastaldo.
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On this episode of Hold the Door, Lhani Jamison joins us to talk about grad school - how she made the decision to go, what her experience was like, and how it affected her career afterward.
You can connect with Lhani on LinkedIn and Instagram @Lhanmarie.
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Hold the Door is a new podcast exploring how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to not only survive, but to thrive, in the entertainment industry. Every week, listeners will get a chance to hear stories and practical advice about how each guest has navigated different parts of their career.
Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on gue...
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