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Audio equipment is expensive... why spend more than you have to?
Hello. My name is Laura Meoli and I'm the host of the LoudaVision Podcast for creative people. I have created an easy online course to teach you everything about creating your very own podcast. --CLICK HERE to learn more-- When starting my podcast, I was using costly camera equipment. Why? I believe that we should try out things we want to try, and not let logistics get in the way. As a filmmaker, I have access to camera equipment and microphones, so I used them to start my podcast. There's no wrong answer as long as it works for you. Eventually, I ended up purchasing microphones and equipment specifically for my podcast. Here's a list of my equipment recommendations for podcasting. 
This interview is featured in the book, "Clarity for your Creative Career". Available NOW!
Do you have a million-dollar idea and a zero dollar budget? Sales and fundraising can be intimidating, and as creatives it can be hard to activate the business side of our brain. FEAR NO MORE! Crowdfunding platforms like IndieGoGo make it easy for filmmakers and artists to raise money and build an audience simultaneously. In the latest LoudaVision podcast, I speak with John T. Trigonis, author of “Crowdfunding for Filmmakers”. We discuss practical tips to make your campaign stand out, and common mistakes we should avoid when launching. Also, ways to overcome the shame associated with asking for money. John shares his IndieGoGo expertise on how anyone can surpass their crowdfunding goals, and put the fun in crowdFUNding. Links: www.JohnTrigonis.com Instagram and Twitter @trigonis John's Facebook: www.facebook.com/trigonis Book- Crowdfunding for Filmmakers: http://amzn.to/2mUbDsy John's Ted Talk: http://bit.ly/2ndclE5 Follow me on the social media: @LoudaVision Support my TV comedy series Special 90% Off Unlimited Stock Audio Discount: http://bit.ly/2n7gWWw 
I recently lead a workshop at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle with 2nd through 5th grade students. The topic of our documentary was to speak about what we believe. It was amazing to learn how wise they are at such a young age. I hope you enjoy.
Thanks to the Pelham Picture House for giving me the opportunity to work with these great kids.
Finding the confidence to express yourself as a creative is not always easy. As counter-intuitive as it may sound, SINGING allows you to break through your fear.
Julia Amisano is a voice, piano and acting teacher who believes that everybody can sing. She helps her students, whether 5 years old or 87 years old and everyone in between, connect and share energies by using their voice. Julia demonstrates some easy techniques for learning how to sing- it starts with proper breathing, as our voice is a wind instrument. She gives us great tips on how you can find your perfect vocal range, and always kill it in karaoke. Julia and I also discuss using your voice for introverts, and overcoming stage fright. Links: www.GraceMusicStudioNY Support my TV comedy series 12 Month Social Media Calendar 
Find your Voice with Julia Amisano
Today’s guest on the LoudaVision Podcast is Julia Amisano. She teaches voice, piano and acting at her studio in Brooklyn, New York. You can check her out at GraceMusicStudioNY.com. Thank you, Julia, for coming on the podcast. Thank you. I'm excited to be here. Today’s topic is finding your voice, but before we get to that I want to learn about your background. I’ve seen your bio, you sang at Carnegie Hall and you performed in a lot operas, musicals and plays. Tell me about that. It’s a very, very funny story. I’ve been performing since I was little. If you asked me at six years old, what do you want to be, in fact, people did ask me. I’d be like, “I want to be a singer.” They’d be like, “What else do you want to be?” What do you really want to be?
This interview is featured in the book, "Clarity for your Creative Career". Available NOW!
Creative people usually have a hard time finding work-life balance. We keep going, going, going at it and tend to neglect our social life & relationships until we reach a certain goal. But then, when you reach that goal, now what? Suzanne Paulinski is the founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. She helps artists with self-care, something very important in achieving success as a creative. She emphasizes listening to your body, and talks about how to work smarter, not harder. In this episode, you’ll find some great nuggets on how creatives like you can embody the confidence of a rockstar! We discuss the importance of trying something new, and defining your own success. Also how to improve your teamwork skills VS when to go solo. Links: www.therockstaradvocate.com Support my TV comedy series: www.LauraMeoli.com/CTV 
Suz the Rockstar Advocate Thanks for listening to LoudaVision, the podcast for all you creative people out there. I'm your host, filmmaker and artist, Laura Meoli. If you want to find out more about me and get creative tips and inspiration, you can visit LoudaVision.com or follow me on Instagram, Twitter or my Facebook page @LoudaVision. This show brings together creative people of all types so we can break the stereotype of the starving and struggling artists by sharing ways to make money without sacrificing happiness. Let's do that. Today's guest is Suzanne Paulinski, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. She's a coach, consultant and author helping artists in the music industry and other creative fields find confidence, clarity and time for self-care. Don't we all need that? She also has great marketing tips and resources for artists on her website, TheRockstarAdvocate.com. Hi. Hello. How are you, Suzanne? I'm good. It's so good to be here. Thanks for having me. To be here on Skype. To be in this shared space on the internet. I'm reading your first published book, The Rock/Star Life Planner. It's a really great workbook that I'm using. I've been doing it for about two weeks. Do you want to tell everyone about that? Over these last two and a half, almost three years, I've been working with clients to get them better organized. To get them prioritizing their tasks a little bit better. I kept creating all these different templates for them. At the beginning of this year, I just thought to myself, "I have all these templates collected that I've created over the years, and they lend themselves well to a planner." I remember last December looking for hours at Barnes & Noble's for a planner that really suited my needs. Because there's a creative person that has their own business, we have social media to worry about and worrying about our finances each week and what we're bringing in, all these different things. I wanted to combine the templates I created that included tracking inventory and keeping track of your social media contacts, all of those things. I decided to put them in a book. A good friend of mine from back at my days at Drexel helped me design it and make it look pretty. It was a really fun project for us to work on together. Awesome. It does look very pretty. Thank you. It's an interesting book because when I hear Rock/Star Life Planner, I'm like, "Oh, that sounds like the self-help book." You're a coach and so it would be natural for you to release a self-help book. This is definitely not that. It's more of a journal, more of a guided self-therapy, I would say. Do you have a product to sell? A project to promote? An empire to build? Surely you've heard that any good brand has to be on EVERY social media platform, constantly engaged, always giving fresh content or else you're a complete failure. I'm kidding... or am I? Social media doesn't have to be a chore. Create and organize an entire YEAR of posts in 5 easy steps. Just think of what you can accomplish without having to worry about your social media dying from neglect? You can build a following and keep them engaged for the entire YEAR- in just two hours today (or tomorrow, or this weekend... really, it's up to you but I'm just saying). Not sure what to post? This guide also includes suggested topics based on research trends. Take the guess-work out of posting and make social media work for YOU with this step by step social media content calendar! Click here to get started! 
Please enjoy this award-winning funny film I directed and edited, called "Give a Little".
The concept was inspired by "Home Alone lost in New York" and "Elf". I hope you do enjoy it. For more information about this film visit the "Give a Little" page. Happy Holidays!
This interview is featured in the book, "Clarity for your Creative Career". Available NOW!
Managing our emotions, grief, pain and disappointment can be overwhelming, but we don’t have to do it alone. Have you ever considered therapy? How about art therapy? This is not an intervention, I promise.... but a peek into what’s out there that could help heal our wounds. As founder of Wholehearted Creative Arts Therapy, Arta Cakaj gives us a look her special combination of psychotherapy and artmaking. Even if you don’t think you’re creative, this process provides a non-judgemental space to uncover your emotions while creating something uniquely you. We discuss her background in the corporate world and how art therapy inspired her to start her own practice. Arta says, “This is my calling- I felt it in myself and I wanna help other people heal”. She also has great tips for transitioning careers, running your own business, and how to not take other people’s drama onto yourself. Also, art therapy techniques you can do at home. Links: http://www.wholeheartedarttherapy.com Listen to more episodes of the LoudaVision Podcast HERE 
Tips to cultivate your creativity! Listen to my guest spot on the Indoob Podcast
Returning guest Laura Meoli of the LoudaVision Podcast returns to discuss and offer advice about the creative process, creative blocks, and what drives us to do the things that we do. Laura also discusses recent projects and ventures, some of which you can find on her website loudavision.com and her podcast!
This interview is featured in the book, "Clarity for your Creative Career". Available NOW!
“Think about the toughest times in your life. Usually in those times you go to a good movie, song, or book… you confide in those things that artists create to get you through the hardest times in your life- and they shape the way you look at the world.”- Eternal Optimist, Alex Bondarev. Music was always the dream for today’s guest, who shares his story of being a refugee from Chechnya, immigrating to India and then the United States as a child. With music as his anchor, Alex is the lead singer of “A Moment’s Worth” along with his four best friends. AMW won the Elfenworks Social Justice Award for their uplifting song “Dedicate” and partnered with this non-profit group. Alex discusses the secrets behind their success and longevity in the music industry. With nearly two decades as a musician, Alex has invaluable tips for balancing passions with responsibilities, becoming more disciplined in your creative process, and how to overcome the fear of releasing your work into the world. Speaking of new work, his solo project is called “Conversing with Oceans” and is quickly making waves- landing a one-on-one showcase with Randy Jackson at SXSW. His second single features a collaboration with the Grammy-nominated John Forté, who co-wrote and produced Fugees’ groundbreaking LP The Score. Alex uses his art to help others in need by volunteering with the non-profit “Musicians on Call” and inspires me to think about how my art can be of service to others. I hope he does the same for you. Links: Conversing with Oceans: www.conversingwithoceans.com A Moment’s Worth: www.aMomentsWorth.com Elfenworks Social Justice Award: www.elfenworks.org/amomentsworth Musicians on Call: www.musiciansoncall.org Photo Credit: Rosemarie Elizabeth Photography Listen to more episodes of the LoudaVision Podcast HERE 
This interview is featured in the book, "Clarity for your Creative Career". Available NOW!
Are you a creative person struggling to turn your passion into a career? Mayra Ramales has figured out the recipe for success. She turned her love of music into a fun experience with huge potential for growth, which gives other artists an opportunity to succeed as well. Mayra Ramales is a talented music journalist and concert photographer for Next Mosh, Tri State Indie and Metal Machine. She also writes for Low Kick MMA. Wanting to be her own boss, she developed theSoundLive.com- her own music website where readers can discover new artists. The Sound Live also gives local photographers and journalists an opportunity to expand their portfolio. “The best way to learn is to put yourself in that position and just trying it out. That’s how you grow” she says. This podcast gives tips to start a blog, create a website, shoot video interviews on a budget and for professional concert photography. Hint: It doesn’t matter how much your lens costs, it’s based on the angles, your vision and style. We discuss her journey, and her future as an audiologist where she hopes to bring music to the deaf community. “It’s really important to have everyone experience music and the arts, no matter what”. Mayra’s top 3 Favorite Albums: Apple by Mother Love Bone Blackbird by Alterbridge Around the Fur by Deftones Laura’s top 3 Favorite Albums: Futures by Jimmy Eat World Mandala by Rx Bandits Absolution by Muse The Sound Live: www.TheSoundLive.com Follow TSL: www.Instagram.com/TheSoundLive Listen to more episodes of the LoudaVision Podcast HERE 
Super-fun music video that I directed for Fall of the Albatross. Phillip Ferrigon and LandSky Media on camera. Awesome!
This interview is featured in the book, "Clarity for your Creative Career". Available NOW!
For many filmmakers and artists, the elusive world of Television Production can seem intimidating and impossible to penetrate. In my chat with Janis Vogel, we demystify post production and editing, discussing secret tricks of the trade. Janis Vogel is an editor (and assistant editor) for feature films, music videos, documentaries, and her impressive TV work includes credits on MTV’s “Teen Mom”, “16 and Pregnant”, AMC’s “Feed the Beast” and most recently a TNT series pilot called “Civil”. When she first started in the industry, Janis thought, “This is too fun, this is a passion. I can’t do this for money!”– She was wrong. We’ll uncover some of the industry’s best kept secrets, including a union which offers freelance editors perks like health insurance. Janis describes the process of editing for reality shows, and at major post houses. We also compare and contrast how editing varies between industries, formats and genres. Tips for editing like a pro, organizing your projects, and overcoming the physical pain of sitting down all day. NERD ALERT! We get super technical. Which application does Janis call the “Grand Piano of NLE’s”? Find out what is industry standard and how to transition into whatever genre or position you desire. As co-president of the Blue Collar Post Collective, she also gives us the lowdown about Post Production education, tech talks, editor conversations, troubleshooting help, networking opportunities and lots of great programs that can get you hired. Links: FREE Photoshop tutorial: www.LauraMeoli.com/FREEBIE The Sound Live: www.TheSoundLive.com Today’s Guest: JanisVogel.com www.BlueCollarPostCollective.com BPCP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCPANY/ Editor’s union: www.editorsguild.com “In the Blink of an Eye” Editing book: http://amzn.to/2blfCvS Fitness in Post: www.fitnessinpost.com Listen to more episodes of the LoudaVision Podcast HERE 
A personal reminder to WRITE. As i look back on past blogs, poems, songs… I often feel as if I’m reading it for the first time. Especially when it comes to reflective notes on things I’ve learned through experience. Why are the lessons so much clearer right after I’ve learned it? But seem to fade away seemingly over time. It reminds me of how we feel after a good vacation, how that relaxation fades over time once we return to the reality of our everyday routine. A refresher is always welcome, and what better refresher than a note to self. Unless it’s something as deep rooted as my impatience for lateness, which comes from constantly being stood up by my closest friends, as a teenager. Those lessons are instinctual and ingrained in me at this point: I do not wait for people more than 10minutes without being completely pissed. I digress… The more recent lessons, those dealing with spirituality, perspective and what I know about myself… Those things must be written down for a refresher course in the near future. I don’t write for money. It’s not my job. I don’t even think I’m good at it (in the formal sense). However, I see the therapeutic benefits of it. When I am called to write, it feels good. It’s not something I can force, rush or even predict. Looking back at my blogs, I think, “wow that’s great advice”. This reaction is not from a place of ego. I just know ME best. Who better to give me advice, than me? I’ve been reading books about creative magic, the power of money, 7 ways to be “successful”… I find most of these books to be full of crap. These authors don’t know me. How do they know my definition of success, creativity, or about my personal relationships? Sure, there are probably studies out there that support these authors’ findings. However… I’m not interested in living out someone else’s perfect life. I don’t even know what my perfect life looks like yet. What I do know, is when I start comparing myself to other people, I’m in trouble. Even when I start comparing myself to where I want (or expect) to be, my future self… It doesn’t feel good. Advice about imagining you are the person you want to be, act as if you’ve already achieved all those things… that’s dangerous advice. It can lead to comparison and a feeling that I’m not good enough RIGHT NOW, until I achieve those external things or get to that magic place. We should be happy with who we are right now, today, this moment. Regardless of external achievements, money, other people’s expectations, and all those other things that don’t mean a thing in the grand scheme of it all. Being in the moment is easier said than done, but what better way to capture a moment of clarity than to write it down? Here goes, my moment of clarity… It’s okay to NOT stay on schedule (especially if that schedule is self-imposed). One thing does not have to happen before you can move on to the next. In fact, projects and stages of life tend to flow into one another and working on one thing can even help you get the knowledge or motivation to complete another. If your creativity wants to bounce you from one project to the next, don’t fight it! Go with the flow. Ride the wave. Insert more cliches here. You are only responsible to yourself. You don’t need permission to take a break from something. Even if you have people asking about the progress… No one really cares or even remembers what you’re doing. You’re not letting anyone else down, and you’re not letting yourSELF down. The advice you heard about telling everyone what you’re doing before you do it, for accountability… that’s nonsense. It’s a waste of time to feel guilty, giving excuses to others or asking permission to take a break from something that you’re doing for you. The measure of success is not the completion, it’s the trying (and the lesson). Do what you are passionate about in the moment. Embrace what your heart wants to play with. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Don’t impose deadlines on creative ventures.Just BE. Truly, from the heart… Laura Meoli-Ferrigon Website www.LauraMeoli.com Podcast LoudaVision Connect on LinkedIn Twitter @LoudaVision Subscribe to my Newsletter Watch my most recent VIDEOS  We’ve all heard the cliché tips for goal setting- set small, attainable goals to achieve both short term and long term. There are endless stories that prove this to be true, but this simple advice hasn’t exactly worked for me.
My best friend Alvin is a BEAST when it comes to setting and achieving goals. When I asked him about this, he recommended the book “Think and Grow Rich” then proceeded to show me a framed list of his would-be accomplishments for the next 1 year, 5 years and in his entire lifetime. I was inspired. Who wouldn’t be? So I attempted to emulate his success by doing the same exercise. But when it was time to write down my goals, I just couldn’t see a clear picture of where I would be in 5 years or even 1. When thinking about my future, there are a few things I assume, but I didn’t have that vision-board-level of clarity that some people do. As I was struggling with that exercise, I happened to come across a similar list in my files that I had made a few years prior, right after finishing college. Looking at this list might be a really interesting exercise for some, but it depressed me. I had not reached the heights which I had hoped to reach at this point in my life. For example, I wanted to be a teacher, something I had known since my early 20s. Here I am in my late 20s and no progress towards that goal. What would you do in this situation? I created a new list, then proceeded to feel guilty when I didn’t hit each goal in time. Quite ambitiously, my new list said “Win an Emmy Award” under my 1 year goals. I had set this goal after being nominated, so I was half way there. A goal like this is not one that I could achieve through my own effort. It was completely subject to other people’s opinions of me and a complex judging system where I have absolutely no power to influence. I realize now that was not a good goal to put on my list. When I didn’t win the Emmy award, I lost all gratitude for the nomination itself, which is a huge honor. That framed list of goals became a daily reminder of my failure. My anxiety snowballed and I began wondering if I would ever achieve ANY of my goals. So for the sake of my own sanity, I threw the list in the garbage. For some, having a clear vision of their future goal and a timeline for it is a great motivator. But for me, it just doesn’t work. I prefer to have a list of things to try, a list of possibilities. Unlike some, I can’t imagine where I’ll be in five years, let alone my entire lifetime. Daily reminders of how I want to be in each moment is more my-style. I’ll just be surprised and grateful for each achievement as it comes along. Life is much better with surprises. A list of possibilities rather than goals also gives me the flexibility to try something and analyze how I feel about it. This leaves me open to receive unexpected blessings and opportunities. Just because I haven’t planned something doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy it. For example, a recent music video I directed was planned out carefully, but when I discovered a fog machine available for use on set, I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to add something special and fun. The band even told me that this was their favorite part of the video. It’s spontaneous things like that, the universe sends as a way to enjoy life. Be playful and embrace the moment. So for most very successful people, a list of goals may be appropriate, but for me, I’d rather embrace the moment and be happily surprised when big things happen. This is how I manage my anxiety and keep feelings of failure at bay. Do what works for you. PS- I am nominated for an Emmy Award again this year. Winning is not on my list of things to achieve but I am glad to be creating work that gets the honor of a nomination. You can watch the video here. Laura Meoli-Ferrigon Website www.LauraMeoli.com Podcast LoudaVision Connect on LinkedIn Twitter @LoudaVision Subscribe to my Newsletter Watch my most recent VIDEOS |
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