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Insight in Progress

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"What is the biggest lesson you've learned in life so far?" Insight in Progress is a weekly podcast where each episode is an in-depth conversation with a new guest all about their answer to that question and more.

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  1. Episode 042 – Porsche Reid – Goals & Mise En Place

    This week's episode is a conversation with chef Porsche Reid (www.eatzla.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and craft so far. Listen to find out how a love for food and travel, the a-to-z of reaching goals, the importance of fundamental techniques, and more relate to those…

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  2. Episode 041 – Sean Sherrod – Attention & Gratitude

    This week's episode is a conversation with drummer Sean Sherrod about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how learning to be selfless, not taking anything for granted, the importance of doing things wholeheartedly, and so much more relate to those lessons....

  3. Episode 040 – Aaron Kai – Focus & Create Who You Are

    This week's episode is a conversation with artist Aaron Kai (www.myfantasyart.com/id/kaiart) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how an influential art teacher in high school, finding methods to fuel creative passion, meeting various sci-fi cinema...

  4. Episode 039 – The Producer returns – Truth Barometer

    This week's episode is the Insight in Progress One Year Anniversary, featuring a new conversation with the show's very first guest, “The Producer a.k.a The Anonymous Artist” (www.theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com), about the biggest lesson he learned from recently completing the February…

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  5. Episode 038 – Jennifer Blanc-Biehn – The Past & Instincts

    This week's episode is an interview with actress/filmmaker Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (www.jenniferblancbiehn.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and craft so far. Listen to find out how learning to pick her battles, striving to be fearless in her performances, an encouraging compliment...

  6. Episode 037 – Kevin Reylek – Go for It & The Human Connection

    This week's episode is an interview with magician Kevin Reylek (www.thebluecrown.com) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and pursuit. Listen to find out how a change of course in film school, taking magic from a hobby to a business, influential magician Paul Harris, and a whole lot…

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  7. Episode 036 – Andy Robinson – Empathy & Imbalance

    This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker/adventurer Andy Robinson (www.ridetorio.com) about the biggest lesson learned in his life so far, as well as the biggest lesson learned through a bicycle trek from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Listen to find out how perspective, understanding...

  8. Episode 035 – Jesse Rose-Smith returns – Emotion

    This week's episode is a second interview with writer/filmmaker Jesse Rose-Smith (www.youtube.com/FaceDownFilmsChannel) about his biggest lesson learned in filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how the importance of peer review, seeking validation, using the heart as a creative compass, and so…

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  9. Episode 034 – Eric Cooney – Honesty & The Spectrum of Happiness

    This week's episode is an interview with writer Eric Cooney about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how relationships, mental health, balancing creative pursuits with life pursuits, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is an open…

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  10. Episode 033 – Dan Lawson – Saving & Delivering

    This week's episode is an interview with voice actor Dan Lawson about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how a defining moment of independent happiness, the importance of being nurturing, balancing creativity with professional demands, and so much more...

  11. Episode 032 – Benjamin Brown – Humility & Respect

    This week's episode is an interview with martial artist/ordained minister Benjamin Brown about the biggest lessons learned in his life and pursuits. Listen to find out how parental examples of integrity, a profound moment in preparing for prison ministry, peacefully defusing dangerous situations,...

  12. Episode 031 – Scott Kyger – Composure Tactics & Learning from Mistakes

    This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Kyger about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how coming from a military family, working as a professional First Assistant Director, the importance of curiosity in the work of others, and so much...

  13. Episode 030 – Daniel Hirshleifer – Using Laughter

    This week's episode is an interview with studying primatologist/film aficionado Daniel Hirshleifer about the biggest lesson learned in his life so far. Listen to find out how a stressful time in a South American rainforest, coping with a family member's serious medical situation, the double-edged...

  14. Episode 029 – Walker Haynes – The Lessons of Challenges

    This week's episode is an interview with actor/filmmaker Walker Haynes (www.facebook.com/WalkerHaynesPage) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how inspiration from his family, working on the television show CSI: NY, the trials and tribulations of...

  15. Episode 028 – Andrew Corvey – Positive Outlook & Long Game

    This week's episode is an interview with editor/filmmaker Andrew Corvey (www.filmsoffury.com) about the biggest lessons learned in his life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how Becker's muscular dystrophy, trusting editorial instincts, being prepared for opportunities and so much more...

  16. Episode 027 – Rimarria Appling – No Worries & Flexibility

    This week's episode is an interview with marketing person/renaissance woman Rimarria Appling (www.youngbrightthings.com) about the biggest lessons learned in her life and career so far. Listen to find out how a transformational experience in Australia, growing up in a family of 15 kids, treating...

  17. Episode 026 – Cle Thompson – Acceptance

    This week's episode is an interview with singer/teacher/actress Cle Thompson (www.clethompson.com/homepage.htm) about the biggest lesson learned in her life and career so far. Listen to find out how the danger of expectations, the difficulty of interpersonal acceptance, the importance of working...

  18. Episode 025 – Alan Van Dyke – Non-Applied Lessons & Distracting Achievements

    This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Alan Van Dyke about his biggest lessons learned in life and writing so far. Listen to find out how author Ray Bradbury, the importance of responsibility and accountability, dealing with the “business” part of show business and much more...

  19. Episode 024 – Jen Holly – Your Own Path & Self-Trust

    This week's episode is an interview with violinist/singer Jen Holly about her biggest lessons learned in life and music so far. Listen to find out how standing up to a controlling parent, the power of chasing her dream, using improvisation a test of her abilities and more relate to those lessons....

  20. Episode 023 – Tiffany – Flexibility of Vision & Creativity Is Not Enough

    This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Tiffany about her biggest lessons learned in life and writing so far. Listen to find out how time spent living and working in Japan, the decision to come out of the closet, balancing the demands of productive creativity with living life…

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  21. Episode 022 – Daniel Strange – How Badly?

    This week's episode is an interview with director Daniel Strange (www.ubercontent.com/director/danielstrange) about his biggest lesson learned in life and as a filmmaker so far. Listen to find out how trials by fire, Academy Award-nominated actress Julianne Moore, taking creative risks and so…

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  22. Bonus Episode – The Producer & Insight Insight

    This is a special “expanded universe” bonus episode to tide you over during the hiatus! A classic guest returns to discuss a current music project (theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com) in context of his creative lesson from the show and to ask a few questions about Insight in Progress itself.…

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  23. Episode 021 – Season One Finale

    This week's episode is the Insight in Progress season one finale! In a change from the conventional format, we take some time to look back at the first season while also looking ahead to the future of the show. Mark your calendars for October 7th 2013, when Insight in Progress will return! Thank...

  24. Episode 020 – Mike Taing – Shaping Reality & Creative Fulfillment

    This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker/photographer Mike Taing (www.miketaing.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to find out how causality, keeping a positive outlook, avoiding dissatisfaction in your creative career and much more...

  25. Episode 019 – Jesse Rose-Smith – Humanity's Potential

    This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Jesse Rose-Smith about his biggest lesson learned in life so far. Listen to find out how author Arthur C. Clarke, a life-changing medical battle, transcending fear and so much more relate to that lesson. Despite its sometimes heavy nature,...

  26. Episode 018 – Ronny Rose – Happiness & The Present

    This week's episode is an interview with photographer and multiform artist Ronny Rose (www.ronnyrose.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to found out how encouragement to pursue happiness, a pivotal moment in Southeast Asia, crystallizing…

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  27. Episode 017 – Jeremy Brunson – Courage & Hobbies

    This week's episode is an interview with editor and singer Jeremy Brunson about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to found out how bolstering courage, Mahatma Gandhi, the power of singing and much more tie into those lessons. This is a laid back and fun...

  28. Episode 016 – Ron Stacker Thompson – Being Open & Everything's Possible

    This week's episode is an interview with educator and show business polymath Ron Stacker Thompson about his biggest lessons learned in life and a varied career spanning several decades. Listen to find out how being responsible for one's own optimism, the importance of listening, taking chances…

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  29. Episode 015 – Kareem – Persistence & The Artist's Vision

    This week's episode is an interview with creative producer/filmmaker Kareem about his biggest lessons learned in life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how the efforts to enhance productivity, building good habits, director David Fincher and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a...

  30. Episode 014 – Adam – Balance

    This week's episode is an interview with film music composer Adam about his biggest lessons learned in life and film music composition so far. Listen to find out how juggling the responsibilities of life, musician Devin Townsend, the politics of the film industry and much more relate to those...

  31. Episode 013 – Will Tordella – Confronting Mortality & Reality TV

    This week's episode is an interview with assistant editor/filmmaker Will Tordella about his biggest lessons learned in life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how two major health scares, cognitive behavioral therapy, hatred for reality television and many other topics relate to those...

  32. Episode 012 – Justin Sanders – Following & F*** Logic

    This week's episode is an interview with writer/magazine editor Justin Sanders (www.artichokehaircut.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative work so far. Listen to find out how society's obsession with leaders, understanding feminism, author Franz Kafka and much more…

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  33. Episode 011 – CB – The Right Thing & Effort

    This week's episode is an interview with IT security analyst, CB, about his biggest lessons learned in life and his career so far. Listen to find out how a disciplined childhood, moral dilemmas of religious faith, the importance of inner fulfillment and a whole lot more relate to those lessons....

  34. Episode 010 – Michael Stanley – Knowledge/Fear & Making Sense

    This week's episode is an interview with software engineer/indie game designer Michael Stanley about his biggest lessons learned in life and professional/personal projects so far. Listen to find out how the power of knowledge, imagining a world without fear, the comparison of writing code and...

  35. Episode 009 – Tamisery – Responsibility of Learning & No Shortcuts

    This week's episode is an interview with the graphic artist/designer/vinyl toy customizer known as Tamisery (www.etsy.com/shop/Tamisery) about her biggest lessons in life and artistry so far. Listen to find out how being a new mom, the challenges of being a largely self-taught artist, the...

  36. Episode 008 – Adam Tate – Embracing Struggle & Collecting/Purging

    This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker Adam Tate (www.adamwtate.net) about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how the media landscape, dealing with panic, President Jimmy Carter and much more relate to those lessons. Whether you are into analyzing...

  37. Episode 007 – Casey Johnson-Aksoy – Trusting Yourself & The Audience

    This week's episode is an interview with creative humanitarian Casey Johnson-Aksoy (www.socialriotmedia.com) about her biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to discover what dedication to personal development, balancing several passions, filmmaker David Lynch and much more have to...

  38. Episode 006 – The Civil Servant – Open Mind & Learning

    This week's episode is an interview with an anonymous civil servant, who has seen it all over a diverse and successful career spanning several decades, about his biggest lesson in life so far. Listen to find out how growing up on the streets of Baltimore, enlisting in the Navy in the late 60's,...

  39. Episode 005 – Chuck – Happiness & Creative Originality

    This week's episode is an interview with a soon-to-be English teacher, creative writer and drummer known as Chuck about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how positive thinking, author Gabriel García Márquez, the power of creative juxtaposition and a whole lot...

  40. Episode 004 – Lance Coviello – Wheaton's Law & Creative Outlets

    This week's episode is an interview with editor and podcaster Lance Coviello about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how relationships, nerd culture, podcasting and more relate to those lessons. Whether you're on the journey of becoming comfortable in your own...

  41. Episode 003 - Dashe Ramsey - Objectivity & Creative Confidence

    This week's episode is an interview with writer/illustrator/musician/"fruit stand" retail specialist Dashe Ramsey about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how critical thinking, atheism, video games and much much more play parts in those lessons. Anyone who…

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  42. Episode 002 - Justin J. Jackson

    This week's episode features an interview with documentary filmmaker Justin J. Jackson (www.vol4.com) about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how self-honesty, social anxiety, the post-metal band Rosetta and more all factor into those lessons. This is a fun,...

  43. Episode 001 - The Anonymous Artist

    Welcome to Insight in Progress! This is the launch episode featuring an interview with "The Anonymous Artist" about his biggest lesson in life so far, and his biggest lesson in creativity so far. Listen to find out how a childhood bullying event in a ball-pit, rationality vs. irrationality and...

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"What is the biggest lesson you've learned in life so far?" Insight in Progress is a weekly podcast where each episode is an in-depth conversation with a new guest all about their answer to that question and more.

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