🎙 Hosts: Rodrick L. Swift
🎤 Special Guest: Anika Samone – Poet, Award-Winning Filmmaker, and Multi-Talented Artist
📅 Airing Date: 02/12/2025
📍 Available On: All major digital platforms
Episode Overview:
This episode of Musicians Matters & The Take Over Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Anika Samone, a true creative force in poetry, film, and the arts. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Anika has always been drawn to storytelling, using words and visuals to express her deepest thoughts and emotions.
Despite initially pursuing Computer Technology in college, she quickly realized that her heart belonged to the arts. Through perseverance, she transitioned into acting and filmmaking, earning recognition with her award-winning debut film, That’s Her. She has also graced the Las Vegas Strip stage in the production Can a Woman Raise a Man and built an impressive IMDB filmography.Now, Anika has come full circle, returning to her first love—writing—and she’s here to share her journey, insights, and creative process with us.
Key Discussion Points:🎭 The Evolution of an Artist – From poetry and drawing to acting and filmmaking, how Anika has embraced multiple art forms.
🏆 Breaking into Filmmaking – Winning Best Debut Film and making an impact in the industry.
🖋 Returning to Writing – What fuels Anika’s passion for storytelling and what’s next for her.
🎬 Challenges & Triumphs in Entertainment – The highs, lows, and unexpected turns in her career.
💡 Creative Advice – Tips for aspiring artists, writers, and filmmakers.Call to Action:
📢 Want to connect with Anika Samone?
Follow her journey on social media and check out her latest projects.
📢 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on the episode using #MusiciansMatters #TheTakeOverPodcast #AnikaSamone
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation with an artist who never gave up on her dream!
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