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EP50: ”Life as an Awarded Television Producer | Sustainability Consultant” with guest Clara George

Life as an Awarded Television Producer | Sustainability Consultant
Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Clara George an Emmy Awarded Television Producer turned Sustainability Consultant.
Reasons to Listen:
The conversation is brimming with deep insights that can only be revealed by individuals like Clara who have spent years in the film and television industry and as such know its inner workings so intimately.
Listeners can expect to hear conversations covering the following:
+Why she made the shift from being an Emmy awarded television producer to sustainability consultant
+What exactly a sustainability consultant does and why that role is so utterly needed
+What it takes to be an effective sustainability consultant in film and television
+Why the role of a sustainability consultant is becoming more widely accepted in the industry despite it still not being formally included into film and television production budgets
+Role of major corporations like Disney, Netflix, BBC, HBO, CBC and other studios in promoting sustainability
+Why the film and television industry may be the perfect medium to advance the sustainability agenda
+The story behind her helping to eliminate the use of diesel generators within the film and television industry in Vancouver
+Inspiring commentary on industry collaboration on climate crisis issues
+ Much more!
To learn more about Clara and her work, you can check out the following links:
LinkedIn 
Green Production Guide
DGC Green
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EP49: ”Life as an Equity Portfolio Manager” with guest Marc Sheard of Vancity Investment Management (VCIM)

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Marc Sheard an equity portfolio manager of Vancity Investment Management the first Canadian asset manager to sign on to the UN Principles for Responsible Investing and known for its focus on socially responsible investing.
Reasons to Listen:
The conversation is filled with insight from start to finish. Further, it has that rare quality of being able to satisfy both those with interest in finance and those who are still developing their own awareness and knowledge in this field. Listeners can expect to hear insights on the following:
A deconstruction of industry stereotypes such as the "lone wolf investor"
The value of strong analyst teams at a firm
 What an "ego coach" is and why some equity portfolio managers   utilize such services
The danger of commitment bias in investing and how to combat it
How Marc's early life experiences travelling the world helped shape his current worldview and in effect better prepare him for a career in finance
How and why those with interests or educational backgrounds in social sciences can become some of the very best investors 
A quick explainer on the UN Principles for Responsible Investing and why they matter
What socially responsible investing is and how Marc and his firm operate with such values interwoven into the fabric of their organization 
How the finance industry is wonderfully rich with opportunity for those with a deep sense of curiosity and appreciation for learning
How an equity portfolio manager often manages their own emotional investments in the work they do
Learn about the cardinal sin of investing
The future of the industry from the viewpoint of tech and AI integrating itself into the financial ecosystem
         + Much more!
This talk does not lack for insight nor actionable tips for those inside or outside the world of finance.
To learn more about Marc and his work, you can check him out here:
LinkedIn 
Website 
FACT CHECK:
**In the episode it is noted that Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) is one of the largest credit unions on the West Coast of Canada. In fact, it is the largest credit union in Canada with $33 billion plus in assets under administration.
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EP48: ”Life as a Social Entrepreneur and Community Champion” with guest Del Reid

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Bills Mafia godfather and 26 Shirts owner Del Reid. 
Reasons to Listen
The conversation covers a lot ground incorporating story, insights and takes on a number of topics not limited to:
Del’s early beginnings and what lead to the launching of 26 Shirts and becoming a social entrepreneur
What makes his company unique and what he must constantly remind external business consultants about when assessing his operations
How the rise of social media influenced his career pathway and trajectory 
How a confluence of events involving a spunky group of Bills fans, NFL insider Adam Schefter and current Bills ownership helped give rise to the notoriety of the moniker Bills Mafia
Specific examples of how Bills fans have rallied to spearhead some rather amazing charitable endeavours
What the Buffalo Bills mean to the community of Western New York in Del’s opinion
One of Del’s most memorable fandom stories involving himself and retired NFL great Thurman Thomas 
Del’s take on the future of Bills Mafia and it’s evolution in terms of social contribution 
The talk will be an enjoyable look at a career, life and business defined by sports fandom, giving and civic pride.
To learn more about Del and his work, you can check him out here:
Website 
Twitter 
LinkedIn 
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EP47: ”Life as a Marketing and Communications Specialist” with guest Sheyla Dostert

Imagine being tasked with ensuring smooth citywide communication when it comes to say, mobility involving trains, buses and other forms of public transportation.
Imagine that your target audience is 71% international and you have to find ways to ensure that everyone is looped in and aware of important citywide news and directives.
Well, that it is one of many roles my upcoming guest, Sheyla Dostert is charged with carrying out in her work each day.
Reasons to Listen:
The conversation touches on many fascinating topics not limited to the following:
*The role of marketing + communications in connecting with a widely diverse citizenry
*Dynamic skill sets needed to succeed in such a unique role
*How the use of tech has helped with communication strategies
*How her early international work and travel experiences shaped her present day career
*An amusing story illustrating to what degree her work impacts her personal life
*How being from Luxembourg itself shapes it’s own citizenry to gain international skills and abilities which can often come into play for one’s future career
This talk presents many interesting looks at a position and role which is surely unique within the world of marketing and communications.
To learn more about Sheyla and her work, you can check it all out here:
LinkedIn 
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EP46: ”Life as a CEO | Founder of a Tech Startup” with guest Laura Simpson of Side Door

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Laura Simpson the CEO and co-founder (along with musical artist, Dan Mangan) of Side Door, a Canadian tech startup.
The platform marketplace is built to connect artists with curators, venues, service providers and audiences to make booking, ticketing and payments easy, fair and transparent.
Reasons to Listen:
The conversation meanders in and around a number of insightful topics which help shed light on life running a tech startup:
*Challenges and opportunities of operating in two different worlds (musical artistry | corporate)
*Early beginnings and influences which shaped her entrepreneurial path
*How her co-founder Dan Mangan‘s involvement came to be
*A memorable and invaluable four month mentorship experience in LA
*Useful character traits someone or at the very least teams should have in the music tech startup world
*Stories on how Laura and her company managed the pandemic
*A touching story bringing together business, music and personal sentiments
*Conjecture on the future of music as it pertains to its relationship with technology
To learn more about Laura and her work, you can check her out here:
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EP45: ”Life as an Acclaimed Scholar, Writer & Producer“ with guest Reza Aslan

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Reza Aslan; a NY Times best selling author, an Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, as well as a widely respected scholar and expert on world religions. Reza also co-hosts the popular podcast Metaphysical Milkshake with actor / producer Rainn Wilson.
Reasons to Listen:
In this entertainingly poignant conversation, listeners will be treated to a fascinating discussion on religion encompassing takes on its present standing, role and value within society.
Reza also shares his own unique professional positioning as an academic who strives to make his findings accessible by way of producing best selling books, and decorated television and film productions on matters related to his expertise.
Listeners will also get a fascinating look at his soon to be released and latest book, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville.
All up, this episode offers listeners a gateway into thought on a topic that permeates, shapes and influences much of the world we live within.
I'd highly encourage everyone to have a listen. You won't be disappointed.
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EP44: “Life as a Pulitzer Prize Awarded Investigative Journalist” with guest Margot Williams

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Margot Williams, a highly accomplished and widely respected figure in the world of investigative journalism.
Introducing:
Margot Williams is the Research Editor for Investigations at The Intercept an esteemed and awarded non-profit news organization which has been responsible for the exposing of some of the biggest leaks and truths this past century.
Career:
Her career as an investigative journalist has involved her in the tracking of jihadis online and detainees who died in U.S. immigration detention, investigations of Iraq war contractors, and the following of money (and private jets) of mayors, governors, senators, presidential candidates, and ex-presidents.
Further, Margot has been involved in several projects that were leaks of classified or sensitive business information, including the Snowden documents. Margot has spent time at the Washington Post, New York Times, NPR, and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists—with the latter being one of the most respected organizations in the investigative reporting world. Margot has literally seen it all.
Reasons to Listen:
This is a rare peek into the world of investigative journalism via a guest who has been excelling in this field for years. The conversation covers a wide array of topics not limited to an unlikely origin story, the exploration of some of the finer distinctions of the job, as well as philosophical looks at what the work has come to represent what it continues to mean to her.
Finally, notions of how the industry is evolving are also thoroughly discussed. Whether you are a journalist or not, this is a talk that anyone could easily find themselves immersed within. To learn more about Margot and her work, you can check her out here:
The Intercept 
LinkedIn 
Twitter 
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EP43: “Life as a Motion Picture Industry Sustainability Consultant” with guest Zena Harris

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Zena Harris, an industry influencer and leader within the world of sustainability and the motion picture industry at large.🌱 Introducing:Zena Harris is the bold visionary, founder and president of the Green Spark Group, a Vancouver based sustainability consulting firm that serves the motion picture industry in the United States and Canada.Zena has worked with studios such as AppleTV, Amazon, Disney, Fox, HBO and others to implement sustainable practices on film and TV shows.
She is also the creative director of the Sustainable Production Forum and participates on several industry committees in the USA, Canada, and internationally.
🎥 Reasons to Listen:In this fascinating conversation, listeners are treated to a discussion centred not only on Zena’s own professional development and experiences, but also a break down of this industry in so far as how it is developing to cope with the environmental challenges we all presently face.🌱 Zena’s stories and insights are inspiring on many levels. As an aside, she also shares how an early work experience on the set of “The X-Files” truly solidified her belief in the possibility of this industry being utterly capable of finding ways to be more effective in producing content in a more environmentally responsible manner.The talk is full of insight start to finish and I’d encourage anyone looking to better understand this industry and its future to have a listen!
To learn more about Zena and her work, you can check her out here:
Website
Instagram 
LinkedIn 
Twitter
Sustainable Production Forum
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EP42: “Life as a Documentary Photographer” with guest Régis Defurnaux

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Régis Defurnaux, a widely respected, awarded and accomplished documentary photographer.
Introducing:
Régis Defurnaux's works have been widely exhibited around the world in various exhibitions including Mall Gallery in London, European Parliament, Palais des Expositions in Montreal, National Institute of Art History in Paris, Ecole du Louvre and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan.
His documentary photography work specifically for NGO’s including the United Nations, Save the Children, The Red Cross, Atina has been centred on documenting operations relating to gender-based violence, asylum seekers, disaster recovery programs, PTSD, rights advocacy, religious discrimination, women empowerment, war experiences, environmental sustainability and child protection amongst many others.
Reasons to Listen:
In this unequivocally deep and profound talk, Régis expresses the meaning he philosophically attaches to being a documentary photographer. Along with that, he provides practical facts and details pertaining to assignment preparation, timelines and itineraries.
His visceral stories and takeaway reflections from many of his projects including the covering of Maiko's in Japan, his work on a national campaign against domestic violence in Mongolia, his coverage of female soldiers in Iraq and his observations while on assignment in the Balkans are ever so stirring.
The talk itself is immensely engaging from start to finish. With the topic matter being such that it is in level of importance and significance, listeners may find Régis' words sitting with them for some time.
To learn more about Régis Defurnaux and his work, you can check him out here:
Personal Website
Instagram 
LinkedIn 
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EP41: “Life as a Filmmaking Director’s Assistant” with guest Elena Omura

Join host Christopher Schoenwald of the Podcast, “LIFE AS A..” as he chats with Elena Omura, a Director's Assistant who has worked on some major filmmaking productions including an Amazon Prime Video mega hit. 
Introducing:
Elena Omura is an aspiring writer and director. Having attended Prague Film School, she deftly found her way into a major Amazon Prime Video production in the role of Director’s Assistant.As of recording, this show was the most watched series premiere of 2021 and one of the Top 5 series launches all time for Prime Video.So yeah, Elena has been part of a professional experience that not many of us could claim to fully comprehend.Reasons to Listen:In this fascinating conversation we dive into the weeds of filmmaking starting with an in depth look at the role of a DA or director’s assistant in the world of film.The conversation also meanders into topics on finding inspiration within filmmaking as well as that of advice to those looking for ways to build out an idea or concept into a filmmaking project.The talk will truly be of interest to anyone with even a casual interest in the filmmaking scene and even more valuable to those who may have their own writing or directing aspirations but are just starting out.
To learn more about Elena and her work, you can check her out here:
Instagram
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