https://simplecast.com Workshopping A podcast from Stephanie and Sam Farrar, featuring interviews and conversations with various guests, discussing the paths and pivots to their careers and trades, covering all jobs from politicians to photographers to plumbers. Workshopping 2021 en Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 2 Jun 2021 18:42:11 +0000 https://workshopping.simplecast.com Workshopping https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/69da1482-62bc-4d95-840a-c821d09d1411/32aa8506-7213-4a39-b2e7-118f8b20a3e2/3000x3000/ws-mainlogo2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://workshopping.simplecast.com episodic A podcast from Stephanie and Sam Farrar, featuring interviews and conversations with various guests, discussing the paths and pivots to their careers and trades, covering all jobs from politicians to photographers to plumbers. Stephanie and Sam Farrar, Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/tHiNvFpO business, careers, education, entrepreneur, job fair, jobs, trades Stephanie Farrar stephfarrar@mac.com a1566dc9-49b4-498c-a435-9cd7cddef72c Season One Wrap Up! Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/season-one-wrap-up-emJo_8BK Season One Wrap Up! Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar 00:07:39 Sam and Steph warp up their first season of Workshopping. Stay tuned in the next few weeks for the premiere of Season 2 with some exciting, wild, weird, and worthy guests! Sam and Steph warp up their first season of Workshopping. Stay tuned in the next few weeks for the premiere of Season 2 with some exciting, wild, weird, and worthy guests! careers, workshoppng, career podcasts, job fair, podcast yes full 16 1 d1c7748a-cb2d-434f-834f-47fea80072c8 Alison Haislip: Theatrical Actor -> On Air Television Host -> Producer / Writer / Actor / Host Alison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonhaislip/?hl=en

Alison's favorites:

Top 10 Favorite Indie Games (in no particular order)

Limbo

Return of the Obra Din

Genesis Noir

Oxenfree

The Stanley Parable

What Remains of Edith Finch

Celeste

Journey

Firewatch

Gone Home

Top 5 Favorite Streaming Platform Originals (in no particular order)

The Great

Ted Lasso

Unorthodox

Ozark

Lost in Space

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Alison Haislip, Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/alison-haislip-theatrical-actor-on-air-television-host-producer-writer-actor-host-RXWtowgX Alison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonhaislip/?hl=en

Alison's favorites:

Top 10 Favorite Indie Games (in no particular order)

Limbo

Return of the Obra Din

Genesis Noir

Oxenfree

The Stanley Parable

What Remains of Edith Finch

Celeste

Journey

Firewatch

Gone Home

Top 5 Favorite Streaming Platform Originals (in no particular order)

The Great

Ted Lasso

Unorthodox

Ozark

Lost in Space

]]> Alison Haislip: Theatrical Actor -> On Air Television Host -> Producer / Writer / Actor / Host Alison Haislip, Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar 01:29:30 Sam and Steph can't say enough about this amazing lady, wow-ing them in every direction. Alison Haislip, an actor, host, gamer, super-gamer, lover of smart things, producer, and gem of a human lands at the MCP studios this week to chat about all the work, career, and life things. After binging the Workshopping library she already knew all the damn questions, and nailed them of course. She's a pro... the one usually on the 'asking questions' end of the microphone. Its was a blast to turn it around on her. Sam needed at least another 6 hours to discuss gaming and their shared appreciation for fantasy football, while Steph could've reminisced about living on the same street in LA years ago. Los Angeles is the biggest small town there is... and so glad Alison's in it. Sam and Steph can't say enough about this amazing lady, wow-ing them in every direction. Alison Haislip, an actor, host, gamer, super-gamer, lover of smart things, producer, and gem of a human lands at the MCP studios this week to chat about all the work, career, and life things. After binging the Workshopping library she already knew all the damn questions, and nailed them of course. She's a pro... the one usually on the 'asking questions' end of the microphone. Its was a blast to turn it around on her. Sam needed at least another 6 hours to discuss gaming and their shared appreciation for fantasy football, while Steph could've reminisced about living on the same street in LA years ago. Los Angeles is the biggest small town there is... and so glad Alison's in it. heart baby eggplant, gamers, the voice, g4 network, video games, cheesecake factory, g4, attack of the show, battleground, actor, actress, on air host, boston college, american ninja warrior, battle bots, nerd, host, oxford yes full 15 1 d9086ad4-8f77-4670-849f-c9109b121bc3 Meghan Helsel: Creative Artist / Actor -> Co-Founder of Grandstand Media Some of the best playlists online... where you can find new music!

http://grandstandhq.com

https://open.spotify.com/user/grandstandhq

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09zCtVvXF46aHnpA9xdZbd?si=RH4_K674RV6BUdRMYJ5wXQ&nd=1

New York Times

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09zCtVvXF46aHnpA9xdZbd?si=NvILhA9gQXiJi4AQuFA1fQ

All Songs Considered PODCAST

https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=8yLX9sUOSWOexcWR6J-i2w

and for fun...

All Songs Considered Unofficial Cummulative Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/ehenryindy/playlist/7wTkJAoskUh9oagK5NTCGE?si=q_F3hCf8Sne953zOfbh0MQ

NPR’s New Music Friday.

https://open.spotify.com/user/npr_music/playlist/5X8lN5fZSrLnXzFtDEUwb9?si=2q8gVbqNTiy_pSWFoOEDFQ

Pitchfork’s Songs You Should Be Listening to

https://pitchfork.com/news/tags/out-this-week/

uproxx’s indie playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/alternativedistroalliance?si=ioGiZt-IRPeHlqDRj17pMQ

Paper Mag’s Playlists

https://www.papermag.com/tag/playlist

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Meghan Helsel) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/meghan-helsel-academic-actor-co-founder-of-grandstand-media-Hqe_414v Some of the best playlists online... where you can find new music!

http://grandstandhq.com

https://open.spotify.com/user/grandstandhq

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09zCtVvXF46aHnpA9xdZbd?si=RH4_K674RV6BUdRMYJ5wXQ&nd=1

New York Times

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09zCtVvXF46aHnpA9xdZbd?si=NvILhA9gQXiJi4AQuFA1fQ

All Songs Considered PODCAST

https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=8yLX9sUOSWOexcWR6J-i2w

and for fun...

All Songs Considered Unofficial Cummulative Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/ehenryindy/playlist/7wTkJAoskUh9oagK5NTCGE?si=q_F3hCf8Sne953zOfbh0MQ

NPR’s New Music Friday.

https://open.spotify.com/user/npr_music/playlist/5X8lN5fZSrLnXzFtDEUwb9?si=2q8gVbqNTiy_pSWFoOEDFQ

Pitchfork’s Songs You Should Be Listening to

https://pitchfork.com/news/tags/out-this-week/

uproxx’s indie playlist

https://open.spotify.com/user/alternativedistroalliance?si=ioGiZt-IRPeHlqDRj17pMQ

Paper Mag’s Playlists

https://www.papermag.com/tag/playlist

]]> Meghan Helsel: Creative Artist / Actor -> Co-Founder of Grandstand Media Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Meghan Helsel 01:03:03 Meghan Helsel, one of Sam and Steph's nearest and dearests, joins Workshopping this week to deep dive into her resonant history from esteemed Center for the Arts boarding school Academia to Oxford student and theater actor to landing roles as a television actor... where she discovered banal dialog on TV shows was not fulfilling her bright mind. Thank God! Now, Meghan uses her limitless talents as a storyteller, a Great Connector, and a whip smart sense of humor (along with and the power of press) to her clients' advantage as Co-Founder of the epic PR firm Grandstand Media. Whew! Get on this train guys... this powerhouse lady sets the stage for how it's DONE. Meghan Helsel, one of Sam and Steph's nearest and dearests, joins Workshopping this week to deep dive into her resonant history from esteemed Center for the Arts boarding school Academia to Oxford student and theater actor to landing roles as a television actor... where she discovered banal dialog on TV shows was not fulfilling her bright mind. Thank God! Now, Meghan uses her limitless talents as a storyteller, a Great Connector, and a whip smart sense of humor (along with and the power of press) to her clients' advantage as Co-Founder of the epic PR firm Grandstand Media. Whew! Get on this train guys... this powerhouse lady sets the stage for how it's DONE. press, public relations, grandstand media, intelochen, music pr, boarding school, academia, center for the arts, professor, oxford, media yes full 14 1 d4f73e3d-65d3-494b-9d7b-ddad83fc3ca1 Ryland Blackinton: Theater Actor -> Multimedia Artist and Composer Ryland's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rylandblackinton/?hl=en

Podcast Ryland composed tunes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Hit-Job-Podcast/B091ZH3RCM

Steph's favorite CBD dummies: mysoulcbd.com

 

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Ryland Blackinton) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/ryland-blackinton-theater-actor-multi-media-artist-and-composer-32_HYxP3 Ryland's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rylandblackinton/?hl=en

Podcast Ryland composed tunes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Hit-Job-Podcast/B091ZH3RCM

Steph's favorite CBD dummies: mysoulcbd.com

 

]]> Ryland Blackinton: Theater Actor -> Multimedia Artist and Composer Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Ryland Blackinton 01:10:17 This week Sam and Steph are joined by the multi-talented Ryland Blackinton and he is just beyond-beyond entertaining! Although more appearances by his alter-ego Griff, the grumpy YouTube music production tutorialist, were requested, he makes a brief debut you won't want to miss. From Theater kid to Guitarist in the acclaimed band Cobra Starship, to Songwriter and Producer to Composer... he now adds Graphic Designer to his list of accomplishments and talents. Although all he ever wanted was to excel in Claymation, it's pretty clear this kid is gonna make it. Don't miss it. This week Sam and Steph are joined by the multi-talented Ryland Blackinton and he is just beyond-beyond entertaining! Although more appearances by his alter-ego Griff, the grumpy YouTube music production tutorialist, were requested, he makes a brief debut you won't want to miss. From Theater kid to Guitarist in the acclaimed band Cobra Starship, to Songwriter and Producer to Composer... he now adds Graphic Designer to his list of accomplishments and talents. Although all he ever wanted was to excel in Claymation, it's pretty clear this kid is gonna make it. Don't miss it. musical, griff, composer, multimedia artist, producer, songwriter, graphic designer, claymation, dj, multimedia, boca raton, new york city, artist, reason, theater, photoshop, cobra starship yes full 13 1 28e10959-da6a-4ff8-a310-cfd6f72c82e0 Lee Clay: Independent Film Producer -> Financial Advisor, Chartered SRI Counselor Regatta Capital: www.regattainvest.com

Lee's contact: lee@regattainvest.com.

]]> Wed, 5 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Lee Clay) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/lee-clay-independent-film-producer-financial-advisor-chartered-sri-counselor-WSwPXI6J Regatta Capital: www.regattainvest.com

Lee's contact: lee@regattainvest.com.

]]> Lee Clay: Independent Film Producer -> Financial Advisor, Chartered SRI Counselor Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Lee Clay 01:01:56 You can HEAR the joyful smile across Lee Clay’s face by the end of this episode… as he navigates Sam and Steph through his career path from theatrical actor, to long-time independent film producer, to his current position (with no end in sight) as a financial advisor, specializing in sustainable and long term impact investing. A conversation about investments has never felt so warm and fuzzy. Listen as Lee impresses his personal identity shift from film producer to socially conscious investment advisor. S&S have never felt more sure who they should invest with for their families future. You can HEAR the joyful smile across Lee Clay’s face by the end of this episode… as he navigates Sam and Steph through his career path from theatrical actor, to long-time independent film producer, to his current position (with no end in sight) as a financial advisor, specializing in sustainable and long term impact investing. A conversation about investments has never felt so warm and fuzzy. Listen as Lee impresses his personal identity shift from film producer to socially conscious investment advisor. S&S have never felt more sure who they should invest with for their families future. regatta, long term planning, acting, sustainable investing, producer, sri counselor, sri, dallas, independent film producer, financial advisor, smu, capital, investing, theater, filmmaker, meadows yes full 12 1 4bd58fca-5b23-4c26-8e6f-65c5da355aa8 Kristin Stanley: Singer / Songwriter -> Media Seller (aka Renaissance Woman) To sign up for Kristin's dance class, visit the link in her Instagram bio @

https://www.instagram.com/kbsings2u/

https://swervestudio.com

https://www.centro.net

 

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Kristin Stanley) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/kristin-stanely-singer-songwriter-media-buyer-aka-renaissance-woman-VrdJs_Eb To sign up for Kristin's dance class, visit the link in her Instagram bio @

https://www.instagram.com/kbsings2u/

https://swervestudio.com

https://www.centro.net

 

]]> Kristin Stanley: Singer / Songwriter -> Media Seller (aka Renaissance Woman) Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Kristin Stanley 01:02:45 Welcome to the very first in-person MCP VV episode, where Sam and Steph welcome the unmatched joyous and vivacious Kristin Stanley! S & S met up with Kristin IN REAL LIFE, to discuss her dreams of becoming a movie star, to actually becoming a singer / songwriter. She bounced into working at several amazing radio stations, waited tables at The Punch Line in SF, wrote jingles for fun and free (she even wrote one for this episode - Sam calls her an ‘ad personality’) and magically pivoted into a career as a super successful political media advertising seller. Oh, and she teaches dance too. Now that all sounds amazing, until you read her self-description: Sober, Singer, Songwriter, Seller, Dancer, Writer, Friend, Mom, Lucky. Kristin reminds us that we are not what we do for a living, but we may as well enjoy it along the way. Welcome to the very first in-person MCP VV episode, where Sam and Steph welcome the unmatched joyous and vivacious Kristin Stanley! S & S met up with Kristin IN REAL LIFE, to discuss her dreams of becoming a movie star, to actually becoming a singer / songwriter. She bounced into working at several amazing radio stations, waited tables at The Punch Line in SF, wrote jingles for fun and free (she even wrote one for this episode - Sam calls her an ‘ad personality’) and magically pivoted into a career as a super successful political media advertising seller. Oh, and she teaches dance too. Now that all sounds amazing, until you read her self-description: Sober, Singer, Songwriter, Seller, Dancer, Writer, Friend, Mom, Lucky. Kristin reminds us that we are not what we do for a living, but we may as well enjoy it along the way. colin quinn, careers, yoga booty ballet, songwriter, political advertising, advertising, radio, media seller, centro, iheartradio, sober, comedy, pandora, swerve, singer yes full 11 1 d8824866-f88e-4b86-a6d1-556b88640c12 Evelyn Taft: Broadcast Journalist -> Meteorologist https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/personality/evelyn-taft/

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/category/weather/

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Evelyn Taft, Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/evelyn-taft-broadcast-journalist-meteorologist-AQjqRJOA https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/personality/evelyn-taft/

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/category/weather/

]]> Evelyn Taft: Broadcast Journalist -> Meteorologist Sam Farrar, Evelyn Taft, Stephanie Farrar 01:01:18 Sam and Steph are joined by the loveliest of lovelies this week, Evelyn Taft. Evelyn is not new to the broadcast journalist game; in fact she's almost an old timer for such a young woman! Active as a weekend anchor, line producer, carried sports segments, fully produced and edited her own reporting, and now leads as prime time meteorologist on LA's KCAL 9 for over a decade, Evelyn is no stranger to hard work and late nights. The daughter of Russian immigrants who came to the U.S. for a better life, Sam and Steph still think she's a Russian spy, but that's for another time, another interview. Sam and Steph are joined by the loveliest of lovelies this week, Evelyn Taft. Evelyn is not new to the broadcast journalist game; in fact she's almost an old timer for such a young woman! Active as a weekend anchor, line producer, carried sports segments, fully produced and edited her own reporting, and now leads as prime time meteorologist on LA's KCAL 9 for over a decade, Evelyn is no stranger to hard work and late nights. The daughter of Russian immigrants who came to the U.S. for a better life, Sam and Steph still think she's a Russian spy, but that's for another time, another interview. broadcast journalism, kcal 9, west coast, los angeles, meteorologist, weather, news, journalist, career, san francisco, cbs, anchor no full 10 1 b6097582-73bd-48dc-a1e5-6ddf43dc61e0 Alex Katz: Editor -> Television Producer / Owner Post Production House https://www.nowprods.com/services

https://www.usanetwork.com/the-biggest-loser

https://www.nbc.com/better-late-than-never

https://www.nbc.com/world-of-dance

 

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Alex Katz, Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/alex-katz-editor-television-producer-owner-post-production-house-d5u7rW9V https://www.nowprods.com/services

https://www.usanetwork.com/the-biggest-loser

https://www.nbc.com/better-late-than-never

https://www.nbc.com/world-of-dance

 

]]> Alex Katz: Editor -> Television Producer / Owner Post Production House Sam Farrar, Alex Katz, Stephanie Farrar 01:25:15 Alex joins Sam and Steph this week as a storyteller to end all storytelling. A master at relationships, reading a room, knowing his worth, and how "not to be a dick as a boss," Alex takes us on a wild ride up his career path, one step at a time. He breaks down how to get ahead, patiently and productively, in this risky business. From his days as a camp counselor, to his first entertainment job as a Desk Assistant onto Production Assistant, he became a sought after Editor, then Co-EP and EP of several wildly successful television shows. Good things come to those who work hard (like Alex), are kind to people, and know the exact time to move forward, no matter the paycheck. Alex joins Sam and Steph this week as a storyteller to end all storytelling. A master at relationships, reading a room, knowing his worth, and how "not to be a dick as a boss," Alex takes us on a wild ride up his career path, one step at a time. He breaks down how to get ahead, patiently and productively, in this risky business. From his days as a camp counselor, to his first entertainment job as a Desk Assistant onto Production Assistant, he became a sought after Editor, then Co-EP and EP of several wildly successful television shows. Good things come to those who work hard (like Alex), are kind to people, and know the exact time to move forward, no matter the paycheck. careers, hollywood, no other way productions, entertainment, executive producer, the bachelor, post production, the biggest loser, editor, television producer, world of dance, boston, nbc yes full 9 1 6b0e29b0-0338-4e5d-bd62-ab6e7bf63103 Sam and Steph: On Creativity and Other Household Topics Sam and Steph strap in to chat with each other for some much needed couples therapy. From lost wedding rings to everyday banter keeping their marriage strong, they also discuss creativity and their paths toward it, ideal days, financial disagreements and how to balance work, life and self care. 

]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/sam-and-steph-on-creativity-and-other-household-topics-aziOesCU Sam and Steph strap in to chat with each other for some much needed couples therapy. From lost wedding rings to everyday banter keeping their marriage strong, they also discuss creativity and their paths toward it, ideal days, financial disagreements and how to balance work, life and self care. 

]]> Sam and Steph: On Creativity and Other Household Topics Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar 00:52:23 careers, ideal day, work life balance, creativity, family yes full 8 1 c7a3ba0f-c628-42ce-9202-14d3863366b9 Adam Shapiro aka Shappy: Actor and Director -> Pretzel Maker Shappy's Pretzels: https://www.shappypretzel.com

Instagram: @shappypretzel

IAMA Theatre Company: https://www.iamatheatre.com/support

Instagram: @iamatheatre

Shappy's Pretzels jingle by: Gene Micofsky  http://genemicofsky.com

Instagram: @genemicofskymusic

 

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Adam Shapiro, Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/adam-shapiro-aka-shappy-actor-and-director-pretzel-maker-yzeEQ6Ot Shappy's Pretzels: https://www.shappypretzel.com

Instagram: @shappypretzel

IAMA Theatre Company: https://www.iamatheatre.com/support

Instagram: @iamatheatre

Shappy's Pretzels jingle by: Gene Micofsky  http://genemicofsky.com

Instagram: @genemicofskymusic

 

]]> Adam Shapiro aka Shappy: Actor and Director -> Pretzel Maker Sam Farrar, Adam Shapiro, Stephanie Farrar 01:16:45 Steph and Sam welcome the immeasurable Adam Shapiro and his sidekick Shappy (same guy, same vibe, more layers). They follow his journey from celebrity assistant to consistent working actor (to say the LEAST), cofounder of an LA based theatre company, then sideways to the inventor / baker of the only epic Philly soft pretzel found outside its home state. Throw your AirPods in and enjoy this unparalleled shuffle down memory lane with Shappy, a friend with poise, an infectious laugh, unmatched depth of character and the gift of gab! Steph and Sam welcome the immeasurable Adam Shapiro and his sidekick Shappy (same guy, same vibe, more layers). They follow his journey from celebrity assistant to consistent working actor (to say the LEAST), cofounder of an LA based theatre company, then sideways to the inventor / baker of the only epic Philly soft pretzel found outside its home state. Throw your AirPods in and enjoy this unparalleled shuffle down memory lane with Shappy, a friend with poise, an infectious laugh, unmatched depth of character and the gift of gab! authentic, pretzels, commercial, layers, authenticity, actor, broadway, career, director, writer, baker, theater, comedian, company, pivot yes full 7 1 d28ff2e6-1517-43c4-999b-39cad207ba06 Simran Baidwan: District Attorney -> Writer The Salon: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-salon-mentorship-program-south-asian-reena-singh-rishi-rajani-bash-naran-nik-dodani-vinny-chhibber-1234710270/

Manifest on NBC: https://www.nbc.com/manifest

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Simran Baidwan) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/simran-baidwan-district-attorney-writer-AiiMGwoB The Salon: https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-salon-mentorship-program-south-asian-reena-singh-rishi-rajani-bash-naran-nik-dodani-vinny-chhibber-1234710270/

Manifest on NBC: https://www.nbc.com/manifest

]]> Simran Baidwan: District Attorney -> Writer Sam Farrar, Stephanie Farrar, Simran Baidwan 01:07:16 Our guest this week, the incomparable Simran Baidwan lays down exactly what it takes to be a successful television writer in Hollywood. After a brave career change from District Attorney to barely surviving assistant in Hollywood, Simran's emblematic resume confirms that hard work (and self esteem, perseverance, and Tiger parents) pays off! This wild ride up and down the California coast is not only entertaining and inspiring, but Simran's advice to newcomers really strikes a chord, and her definition of success is one for the Workshopping books. Our guest this week, the incomparable Simran Baidwan lays down exactly what it takes to be a successful television writer in Hollywood. After a brave career change from District Attorney to barely surviving assistant in Hollywood, Simran's emblematic resume confirms that hard work (and self esteem, perseverance, and Tiger parents) pays off! This wild ride up and down the California coast is not only entertaining and inspiring, but Simran's advice to newcomers really strikes a chord, and her definition of success is one for the Workshopping books. careers, district attorney, the good doctor, house, attorney, manifest, writers, conviction, chicago med, nbc, royal pains yes full 6 1 d919e2ac-8acd-40a4-ad05-262e4eef1a60 Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschlager: Comedic (yet) Serious Performers -> Game Makers barryandjason.com

YouTube.com/secretfuntime

 

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Barrett McLaughlin, Stephanie Farrar, Jason Lautenschlager) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/comedic-yet-serious-musicians-game-makers-wlE2OM1F barryandjason.com

YouTube.com/secretfuntime

 

]]> Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschlager: Comedic (yet) Serious Performers -> Game Makers Sam Farrar, Barrett McLaughlin, Stephanie Farrar, Jason Lautenschlager 01:24:24 Sam and Steph are joined this week by dynamic duo Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschlager, friends since day one of freshman year at UCLA. Something about white boards and gnomes ignited this friendship, and since the dry erase days, they've never looked back. Barry and Jason keep S&S rolling with bellyache laughter as they navigate over 25 years of friendship, various projects and creative endeavors ranging from stand up comedy, to serious music, back to stand up-serious-comedy-music and onto live interactive game nights, where they've landed currently as brilliant game creators. And somehow still friends. And it's just the beginning, so buckle up! Sam and Steph are joined this week by dynamic duo Barry McLaughlin and Jason Lautenschlager, friends since day one of freshman year at UCLA. Something about white boards and gnomes ignited this friendship, and since the dry erase days, they've never looked back. Barry and Jason keep S&S rolling with bellyache laughter as they navigate over 25 years of friendship, various projects and creative endeavors ranging from stand up comedy, to serious music, back to stand up-serious-comedy-music and onto live interactive game nights, where they've landed currently as brilliant game creators. And somehow still friends. And it's just the beginning, so buckle up! secretfuntime, careers, barryandjasongames, paddy mac, game makers, musicians, hyperion public, advertising, career, barryandjason, creative executive, jobs, freelance filmmaker, game creators yes full 5 1 8634360b-643d-42aa-b22f-cef5d030b220 Jennifer Russell and Stephanie Walker: Teachers -> Innovators Wed, 3 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Sam Farrar, Jennifer Elmo Russell, Stephanie Farrar, Stephanie Walker) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/jennifer-russell-and-stephanie-walker-teachers-innovators-i4lSzcxV Jennifer Russell and Stephanie Walker: Teachers -> Innovators Sam Farrar, Jennifer Elmo Russell, Stephanie Farrar, Stephanie Walker 01:28:18 Sam and Steph bow down to friends Jen Russell and Steph Walker in this candid and informative interview which peels back the layers of our education system and what it's like to become a teacher. Jen and Walker shed light on the benefits and challenges of the process and programs, the pivots the 2020-2021 school year demands and the pure joy their students have brought them (most of the time). After this one, you'll want to call your favorite teacher. Sam and Steph bow down to friends Jen Russell and Steph Walker in this candid and informative interview which peels back the layers of our education system and what it's like to become a teacher. Jen and Walker shed light on the benefits and challenges of the process and programs, the pivots the 2020-2021 school year demands and the pure joy their students have brought them (most of the time). After this one, you'll want to call your favorite teacher. teachers, careers, educators, innovators, admissions yes full 4 1 f71bc122-a6f1-4a8c-8aec-14b6f11dfe0e Nikki Chabre: Art History -> Global Nestle Lead @ Google Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Nikki Chabre) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/nikki-chabre-art-history-global-nestle-lead-google-BMZVBdbW Nikki Chabre: Art History -> Global Nestle Lead @ Google Nikki Chabre 00:58:29 Sam's oldest and dearest friend, Nikki Chabre (literally they're born a week apart), talks with S&S about growing up in L.A., the magnetic pull of the East Coast for college, her post-college career pole vault from Account Executive to VP, a move to Europe for an even broader delve into Advertising and Global Client Leadership / Partnership with McCann Erickson and currently a little company called Google. Google her. You'll see she authentically believes in unicorns and rainbows. And then prepare to fall in love. Sam's oldest and dearest friend, Nikki Chabre (literally they're born a week apart), talks with S&S about growing up in L.A., the magnetic pull of the East Coast for college, her post-college career pole vault from Account Executive to VP, a move to Europe for an even broader delve into Advertising and Global Client Leadership / Partnership with McCann Erickson and currently a little company called Google. Google her. You'll see she authentically believes in unicorns and rainbows. And then prepare to fall in love. careers, mccann erickson, advertising, mastercard, mccann, princeton, nestle, google, priceless no full 3 1 ff56202f-c1fd-46aa-ac6f-286d52fab415 Ned Brower: Performer -> Registered Nurse Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 stephfarrar@mac.com (Stephanie Farrar) https://workshopping.simplecast.com/episodes/ned-brower-performer-registered-nurse-XwPeUwA6 Ned Brower: Performer -> Registered Nurse Stephanie Farrar 00:57:30 Ned Brower joins Sam and Steph for their first episode to discuss Ned's unbelievable journey from actor, musician, model, performer all the way over to EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter-in-brief-brutal-training to where he currently lands as a Registered Nurse... just in time for a global pandemic in need of health care workers. As the friend who initially introduced Sam to Steph, Ned is the glue that binds both their friend groups together, even to this day. Ned Brower joins Sam and Steph for their first episode to discuss Ned's unbelievable journey from actor, musician, model, performer all the way over to EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter-in-brief-brutal-training to where he currently lands as a Registered Nurse... just in time for a global pandemic in need of health care workers. As the friend who initially introduced Sam to Steph, Ned is the glue that binds both their friend groups together, even to this day. yes full 2 1 82048ed1-6700-40ca-af39-96ed65f056fc Intro to Workshopping: Stephanie and Sam Farrar; Serial Quitter and Creative Enthusiast  Please direct any and all questions for hosts and guests:

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]]> Intro to Workshopping: Stephanie and Sam Farrar; Serial Quitter and Creative Enthusiast Stephanie Farrar 00:45:18 Husband and Wife team Sam and Steph Farrar crash into their first episode of job fair podcast Workshopping in an interview gab session. Steph recounts all 4 million jobs she's hoarded and heaved while Sam tells his story of coming up in the L.A. music scene, and still maintaining that career over 25 years later. Husband and Wife team Sam and Steph Farrar crash into their first episode of job fair podcast Workshopping in an interview gab session. Steph recounts all 4 million jobs she's hoarded and heaved while Sam tells his story of coming up in the L.A. music scene, and still maintaining that career over 25 years later. encore career, humor, work, job fair, phantom planet, kitchenlit101, career, designing your life, musician, maroon 5, jobs, pivot, creative yes full 1 1