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Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:

Episode 06: Kevin McKeon ‘07 on Making it as a Film Producer, 2023-09-14

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview As VP of Production for Mattel Films, Kevin McKeon had quite the summer with the smash hit, Barbie, taking the world by storm. But he didn't land on the pink carpet overnight. He shares his journey from PA to studio exec with Hunter and how Emerson shaped every step along the way. Kevin also talks about the changes he has seen on the Emerson campus, reminisces about his time as a student and offers advice to current students about keeping an open mind and knowing their worth in the industry....
Dates: 2023-09-14

Episode 06: Laura Zurowski '90 on Making it as a Full-time Artist with a Full-time Job, 2021-01-11

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Laura Zurowski has had some pretty interesting jobs throughout her career but now she's found herself with a hobby, built on her desire to get to know the city of Pittsburgh that, much to her surprise, she gets paid for. Terri and Laura chat about how her Emerson experience led her from the WERS studio to Mis.Steps and everything in between. Recorded on January 11, 2021.

Dates: 2021-01-11

Episode 06: Mal Meyer '15 on Making It as a Reporter, 2021-08-06

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Mal knew he wanted to be a reporter, but didn't realize he wanted to be an investigative reporter until he went to a conference that a fellow Emersonian posted about it. Mal shares his journey from San Francisco, CA to Bemidji, MN (yes, it's a real place) to Portland, ME with Terri as they discuss the best way to get the scoop, why he's really good at keeping secrets, and how he found himself at Emerson on a bit of a whim and it ended up being exactly the right place. Recorded on August 6,...
Dates: 2021-08-06

Episode 07: Alan Gwizdowski '09 on Making it as a Cinematographer, 2022-09-19

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Alan Gwizdowski started out shooting skateboarding videos with his high school buddies before he found himself at Emerson College. It was there that he met some new friends, specifically Dan Perrault ‘09 and Tony Yacenda ‘10, who he’s continued to work with, mostly recently on the Paramount+ series, Players. Alan and Georgette wax poetic about the advice he'd give his younger self, his “holy shit” moment working in television, and lessons he learned the hard way. Recorded on September 19,...
Dates: 2022-09-19

Episode 07: Alexis Clements '01 on Making It as a Writer and Filmmaker, 2021-09-03

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Alexis started out thinking that a career in acting would be a good backup for a career in writing but as it turns out, she's had a pretty impressive career as a writer, filmmaker and recently, podcast host. Terri and Alex chat about working in the arts (for better or worse), how she found herself at Emerson after a Science & Technology High School and the importance of building a community. Recorded on September 3, 2021.

Dates: 2021-09-03

Episode 07 (Bonus): Jay Bernhardt on Making It as Emerson College’s President, 2023-11-16

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Dr. Jay Bernhardt was named Emerson College’s 13th president in January 2023. Hunter sat down with President Bernhardt for a live interview and taping of Making It Big as part of his tour across the country to meet with Emersonians. President Bernhardt shares what stands out to him about Emerson, his own career path that led him to the college presidency, and most importantly, his desire to connect, listen, and collect feedback from the Emerson Alumni community. Recorded on November 16,...
Dates: 2023-11-16

Episode 07: Bunny Kinney '07 on Making it Big as a Filmmaker, 2020-04-06

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Bunny chats with Terri from his home in London and shares his unique perspective on film making, how creating digital content shaped his career and why he hopes Emerson is still full of weirdos. Recorded on April 6, 2020.

Dates: 2020-04-06

Episode 07: Jae Williams '08, MA '16, 2021-02-08

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Not only is Jae Williams a "double Lion," but he can also add "staff" and "faculty" to the lens with which he looks at Emerson through. Jae does just that in his current role in the Social Justice Center. Jae and Terri have a refreshingly honest conversation about diversity, inclusion and why Jae knows that he was meant to be at Emerson. Recorded on February 8, 2021.

Dates: 2021-02-08

Episode 07: Matt Labov '90 on Making It in Publicity, 2022-04-26

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Matt Labov may have wanted to become a sportscaster while at Emerson, but he's made quite the career for himself representing all sorts of people and projects as one of Hollywood's veteran publicists. He's worked with clients ranging from video games to country music but carved out a unique space for himself working with A-list comedians. Georgette and Matt talk about finding your niche, rejection building character, avoiding the shoulda-coulda-woulda by taking risks, and above all else, the...
Dates: 2022-04-26

Episode 08: Chen Tang '10 on Making It as an Actor, 2021-01-22

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Chen Tang is an actor, an Asian American actor, and he shares with Terri not only what representation means to him, but how he aspires to see our world move past it. Not to mention the talent for layering he acquired during the Boston winters! Recorded on January 22, 2021.

Dates: 2021-01-22

Episode 08: Donzaleigh Abernathy '80 on Making it as a Triple Threat, 2022-08-09

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Donzaleigh Abernathy chose Emerson because she wanted to go to school where people would learn and know her name. Flash forward after many years as a working actress, activist, and writer, and people in airports know her name! She joins Georgette to talk about life as an artist, growing up during the Civil Rights movement with its creators, and the importance of the connections she made during her Emerson days. Recorded on August 9, 2022.

Dates: 2022-08-09

Episode 08: Hunter Harris '16 on Making It as a Writer, Reporter, and Voice in Pop Culture, 2022-05-03

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview Hunter Harris always knew her future would involve writing, but came to Emerson thinking she would become a "serious Watergate reporter." What she ended up discovering was that both what she liked AND did best had everything to do with pop culture and entertainment. In our season finale episode, Hunter gets meta with Georgette about the challenges and joys of interviewing others while being interviewed herself. The two talk about her Substack newsletter, the decision to go freelance, and how...
Dates: 2022-05-03

Episode 08: Paloma Valenzuela '09 on Making it Big as an Artist, 2020-05-28

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Paloma shares her insights on being a Boston based artist, the importance of cultural representation across all media and why it's actually totally ok with her to not have Cardi B status. Recorded on May 28, 2020.

Dates: 2020-05-28

Episode 08: Terri Trespicio, MFA '02 on Making It as a First Time Author, 2021-09 - 2021-12

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

We're flipping the script by putting Terri in the guest seat and we're also introducing our new host, Georgette Pierre, MA '09! Terri and Georgette talk about what brought each of them to Emerson and dive into Terri's first book, 'Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You'.

Dates: 2021-09 - 2021-12

Episode 09 (Bonus): Making it Big with Kevin Bright '76 and Norman Lear '42, 2020-10-15

 Item — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

Join Kevin Bright '76 as he sits down, virtually of course, with Emerson alumnus and Hollywood legend, Norman Lear '42 for this special bonus episode of Making It Big in 30 Minutes. The episode was recorded on October 15, 2020, in multiple locations, resulting, at times, in uneven audio levels.

Dates: 2020-10-15

Making It Big in 30 Minutes Series, 2020 - 2023

 Series — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

Dates: 2020 - 2023

Season 01, 2020-08-05 - 2020-10-15

 Sub-Series — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

Dates: 2020-08-05 - 2020-10-15

Season 02, 2021-01-11 - 2021-02-10

 Sub-Series — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

Dates: 2021-01-11 - 2021-02-10

Season 03, 2021-08-02 - 2021-12

 Sub-Series — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

Dates: 2021-08-02 - 2021-12

Season 04, 2022-03-15 - 2022-05-03

 Sub-Series — Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement
Overview

A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

Dates: 2022-03-15 - 2022-05-03

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