Lina and JC are back in the studio, coffee in hand and stories to tell. In this episode, they reflect on the first quarter of 2025, celebrating wins, navigating chaos, and venting (just a little) about the creative challenges that come with building a studio and managing multiple shows. From working with celebrity chef Pati Jinich to wrangling too many “chefs” in the production kitchen, they share the reality behind the scenes at OLAS.
From workflow lessons to ego checks, this conversation is equal parts hilarious and honest. And yes, they finally hit record.
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Here are some key moments of the conversation:
00:00:56 – Kicking Off the Year on Fire (Literally & Creatively)
00:02:34 – Celebrity Guests and the Pressure to Get It Right
00:04:29 – When Everyone Has an Opinion... and a Microphone
00:07:28 – Why Good Workflow Saves Sanity (and Friendships)
00:10:06 – Collaboration or Chaos? Sometimes Both
00:13:17 – New Studio, New Vibes, Same Coffee Addiction
00:14:10 – Making Magic Means Breaking a Few Things First
00:18:05 – The Clients Who Want the Mic and the Steering Wheel
00:21:14 – If You Could Only Make One Show, What Would It Be?
00:24:43 – Real Talk, Big Laughs, and Some Creative Truths
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