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I Moved To LA, Now What?

by Melissa

So you moved to LA to be in the Entertainment Industry and you don’t know what to do now. This podcast will give you some insight on how people are making it out here. Give it a listen!

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Episodes

  1. Bonus Episode 7? Random Podcast Update

    Geeze. It’s been a whole year, but I’m back. A random update about what’s to come.

  2. Episode 7: Dealing With Envy

    Back again with another episode! In episode 7, I explore what it means to be envious in the creative space. What do you do when you can feel that you’re envious of a fellow artist, or even a celebrity? Don’t forget to follow me @melannealva on Instagram for bonus content.

  3. Bonus Episode 6: First Video Podcast

    This is the first bonus episode I’ve filmed and the first episode that I’ve filmed in a long time! I want to start having a video component to my workout episodes from now on. I’m also setting up a recording studio in my closet! Watch this episode on IGTV @melannealva

  4. Episode 6: When Everything Goes Wrong

    Another episode! We’re on a roll. In this episode I talking about pivoting when nothing you creatively planned goes right. You’re art will only work if it’s flexible.

  5. Episode 5: How To Avoid A Creative Rut

    In this episode I talk about the aftermath of leaving Texas and getting settled in LA again. I could feel myself sliding into a creative rut. In this episode I talk about why ruts happen and how you can stop it from happening before it begins. Our creativity is like a relationship, it’s going to...

  6. Bonus Episode 5: Leaving Texas

    The bonus episodes are a behind the scenes of my podcast. In this episode I talk about the new film equipment I bought in Texas, and how it compares to my set up in LA. Does the audio quality sound different than the other bonus episodes?

  7. Episode 4: Accepting Your Passions

    In this episode I talk about following the passion your really want to pursue instead of waiting on the right time or amount of money. I talk about objectives, super objectives, and why you shouldn’t pursue something just because you want to make money!

  8. Episode 3: Is Talent Real

    In this episode I ponder if talent is real or not. What that means for me and creatives alike. I mention Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio and others as examples to this debate. Listen to find out if talent is real or not! Also start thinking about whether you think it’s real or not.

  9. Episode 2: Being The Ambitious Friend

    In this episode I talk about being the ambitious friend in your friend group. I go over basically the cons of this and what results when you’re the most ambitious person you know. This episode is all edit HEAVY. How does it sound?? Let me know @melannealva.

  10. Episode 1: Creative During Covid

    In the first episode of I Moved To LA, Now What? I say fuck it and upload a segment during Covid. Find out how I’m creating during quarantine.

  11. Bonus Episode Update

    I’m back!!! Here’s a little teaser for what’s to come. This summer there will be more episodes!

  12. Contracts & Options

    Another Bonus! I talk about more equipment that I’ve purchased. I think I improved the quality of the podcast and am testing some sound effects. Should I use more sound effects? Also a major update to my life. And a podcast premiere announcement. Enjoy!

  13. Why We Need This Podcast

    I'm back with some new improvements! I now have headphones and a mic stand! I've also spent some time editing this one. More time than before. In my second Bonus Episode I'll talk more about how I came to the conclusion that I needed to create a podcast and why I think it's worth making. Enjoy!

  14. The Longest Mic Check On Earth

    Helloooo Podcast World! I wanted to test out a new microphone I bought cause I want to get podcasty or at least have an option if I want to record when I’m not in a professional VODcast studio. I ended up rambling for 15 minutes. So if you care to give me some feedback as far as how they episode…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

So you moved to LA to be in the Entertainment Industry and you don’t know what to do now. This podcast will give you some insight on how people are making it out here. Give it a listen!

HOSTED BY

Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does I Moved To LA, Now What? have?

I Moved To LA, Now What? currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is I Moved To LA, Now What? about?

So you moved to LA to be in the Entertainment Industry and you don’t know what to do now. This podcast will give you some insight on how people are making it out here. Give it a listen!

How often does I Moved To LA, Now What? release new episodes?

I Moved To LA, Now What? has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts I Moved To LA, Now What??

I Moved To LA, Now What? is created and hosted by Melissa.
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