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Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:

Episode 03: Marc Douthit '86 on Making It as a Lawyer, 2021-02-10

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

You may think "lawyer" and know exactly what this episode will be about. Marc Douthit is, indeed, a lawyer, but he's also a person in a world that tends to overthink itself and underestimate everyone else. You'll be surprised to hear how Marc ended up at Emerson, into Law and even into the role of Dad in a very unexpected way. Recorded on February 10, 2021.

Dates: 2021-02-10

Episode 03: Maurene Goo, MA '07 on Making It Big as an Author, 2020-03-06

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Maurene shares her journey from journalism student to acclaimed YA novelist as she and Terri discuss her need for a deadline, writing for comic book heroes and how she never dreamed of becoming an author...or did she? Recorded on March 6, 2020.

Dates: 2020-03-06

Episode 04: Ballard C. Boyd ‘04 on Making it as a Director, 2023-04-02

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Ballard C. Boyd is a director and segment producer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert but before he made it to late night television or won any Emmys, he was making ice cream in his hometown after graduating from Emerson. The path to what we want is rarely linear and he shares his journey with Georgette while giving us a glimpse into how he eventually made it in New York and what kept him going even during the so-called tough times. Recorded on April 4, 2023.

Dates: 2023-04-02

Episode 04: Dominique Bañas '13 and Quinn Marcus '13 on Making it Together, 2022-08-04

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview For a Making it Big first, we have a dynamic duo who first became friends while at Emerson. From Boylston Street to Sunset Boulevard, Dominique and Quinn's decade-long friendship laid the foundation for their creative, working relationship, as they embark on making a travel-dating show together. The pair discuss inspiration versus comparison, how to keep your creative fire lit when it feels like the world is trying to snuff you out, and what it's like to create work with your friends after...
Dates: 2022-08-04

Episode 04: Felicia Pride MA '05 on Making It as a Writer, 2021-01-27

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Felicia Pride may consider herself to be a "late bloomer" but she's certainly hit her stride now as a writer on "Grey's Anatomy" and the founder of "The Create Daily", just to name a few of her accomplishments. Felicia shares her perspective on not just being a writer, but the great importance of finding her form. Recorded on January 27, 2021.

Dates: 2021-01-27

Episode 04: Jaimee Hall '03 on Making It Big as an Entrepreneur, 2020-04-13

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

You'll love Jaimee Hall's take on the legal world as she explains how she ended up there after starting out as a theater student, what brought her to LA, and then back again, and why she decided to start an Alumni Chapter in St. Louis. Recorded on April 13, 2020.

Dates: 2020-04-13

Episode 04: John Grisby, MA '94 on Making it as a Leadership Consultant, 2021-08-04

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

John is a unique alum in that he never set foot in Boston while earning his Masters in Global Marketing, Communication & Advertising. John and Terri discuss how he's made a career overseas teaching leaders how to lead, whether they be in the energy industry or sports, and why he thinks Emerson has always been on the cutting edge of innovation and played a critical role in his life. Recorded on August 4, 2021.

Dates: 2021-08-04

Episode 04: Sarah Spiers ‘17 as Making it as a Video Game Producer, 2023-09-08

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Sarah Spiers, like so many Emersonians, had a life changing trip to the Castle. It was there that a conversation with a friend inspired her to pursue her love of video games. A few years later, that passion landed her on Forbes 30 Under 30 in the games category! Sarah discusses being your own biggest cheerleader and how her unconventional path prepared her for her current role at Electronic Arts. Recorded on September 8, 2023.

Dates: 2023-09-08

Episode 04: Traci Blackwell, MA '14 on Making it as a Scripted Television Executive, 2022-04-05

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Trustee Traci Blackwell has spent years nurturing the television shows you love - from 'Girlfriends' to 'Supernatural' to 'Jane the Virgin,' Traci was there every day, season to season, shepherding production. After 14 years at the CW, she leveled up in her career again - this time as an EVP of Scripted Programming for the BET network. Her secret? It's a climb. Georgette talks with her all about the rung-to-rung journey up that ladder, advice to pay more attention to your personal life, and...
Dates: 2022-04-05

Episode 05: Andrew Siañez-De La O '17 on Making it as an Audio Drama Writer and Playwright, 2022-04-12

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Being at Emerson gave Andrew Siañez-De La O tons of hands-on experience in all areas of theater, but penning the stories you see on stage is what captured his heart and talents. Having since expanded their horizons to include audio drama, Andrew's magic power is simple: telling good stories. Andrew and Georgette deep dive into what makes characters authentic, Andrew's playwriting fellowship at The Huntington, and a forthcoming audio adaptation of his play, 'The Ortiz Twins Are Coming Home,'...
Dates: 2022-04-12

Episode 05: Dr. Rik Lemoncello, MS '99 on Making It as a Speech Language Pathologist, 2021-01-18

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Dr. Rik Lemoncello knew he wanted to be a speech pathologist but never expected his love of baking to also play a huge role in his future career. Dr. Rik shares how he came to be the founder of Sarah Bellum's Bakery and Workshop, a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing return to work opportunities for adults with brain injuries, and of course, delicious treats. Recorded on January 18, 2021.

Dates: 2021-01-18

Episode 05: Edwin Hill, MFA '03 on Making It as a Crime Novelist, 2021-08-05

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Emersonians may know Edwin as one of their professors, but the outside world knows him as the critically-acclaimed writer of mystery and crime fiction who penned the popular Hester Thursby series. But Edwin wasn't an overnight sensation. He and Terri chat about what finally inspired him to be a full time writer after a long career in the publishing industry and why he encourages his students to break the rules of writing. Recorded on August 5, 2021.

Dates: 2021-08-05

Episode 05: Manny Jaquez '13 on Making It Big in the TV Industry, 2020-05-13

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Manny and Terri chat about how the pandemic has affected the world of comedy, why he cared way more about his fellow Emersonians' spec scripts than his own and their mutual love of Six Feet Under. Recorded on May 13, 2020.

Dates: 2020-05-13

Episode 05: Nyla Wissa ‘15 on Making it as Brand Narrative Manager, 2023-09-13

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Nyla Wissa has been making an impact through storytelling since her Emerson days. As one of the founding members of Flawless Brown, Nyla created a space where marginalized stories could be shared, and has continued to do that work at major companies like Buzzfeed, Shondaland, and most recently as a Brand Manager at Nike. She gives Hunter all the details about the origin of her business “Juice Bitch”, and how she leads a fulfilling life. Recorded on September 13, 2023.

Dates: 2023-09-13

Episode 05: Shanaé Burch '13 on Making it in Public Health, 2022-08-02

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Shanaé Burch is a storyteller at heart and is now using her roots in the theater to revive health and reconcile hearts while pursuing an EdD in Public Health at Columbia University. Her path may seem like a winding one but as she shares her experiences on the stage, in the classroom and as a co-editor of Poetry for the Public’s Health, you’ll find that this Emerson alum is a living embodiment of our motto, Innovation in Communication and the Arts. Recorded on August 2, 2022.

Dates: 2022-08-02

Episode 05: Winnie Carrillo ‘14 on Making it in Film Development, 2023-04-13

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Growing up in Guatemala, Winnie never imagined that she’d find herself as a film executive at a top Hollywood Studio. Winnie shares with Georgette how she remained steadfast in wanting to assist international students like herself and was very honest about how she learned some things the hard way during her time in school. On this journey, we're often reminded to stay flexible and Winnie did just that. Recorded on April 13, 2023.

Dates: 2023-04-13

Episode 06: Chrystee Pharris on Making it as an Actress, 2023-04-19

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Chrystee knew at a very young age, she was meant to perform and has done just that with roles on Scrubs, Passions, and most recently, Monogamy. She gets real with Georgette about her time at Emerson, how she's easing her way back into acting after a brief hiatus, and how keeping up with the current trends in her industry has kept her gainfully employed. Recorded on April 19, 2023.

Dates: 2023-04-19

Episode 06: Deborah Feingold '73 on Making It as a Photographer to the Stars, 2022-04-19

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Deborah Feingold's 40-year career as a photographer started during her days at Emerson College. It was a perfect recipe: the dashed dream of becoming an actor, a job in a camera shop on Boylston Street, and Stephen Shipps, the professor who changed her life forever. Since then, she has taken so many iconic shots of major figures from Madonna to President Obama. Deborah and Georgette chat about building up your confidence, wishing she wasn't so angry in her young adulthood, and the importance...
Dates: 2022-04-19

Episode 06: Dion Lim '06 on Making it as a Broadcast Journalist, 2022-08-10

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview After earning a reputation as a feel-good news anchor, Dion Lim found her serious side in the wake of the pandemic and the rise in violence and bigotry toward the AAPI community. On the surface, she might have a perfect smile, hairdo, and face of makeup -- in addition to an aesthetically pleasing Zoom backdrop -- but make no mistake, Dion is so much more than the face you see on your TV. She and Georgette delve into her life as a reporter, her new role as author and how some of the most...
Dates: 2022-08-10

Episode 06: Janice O'Leary, MFA '96 on Making it Big in Publishing, 2020-04-20

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Hear how Janice O'Leary went from designing pens to writing about private jets and the best whiskeys out there, how she learned how to edit in her workshops in Emerson's MFA program, and why she hated having to get dressed up for Boston Magazine parties, but still loved her job there. Recorded on April 30, 2020.

Dates: 2020-04-20

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