Jamie Castro on Collaborating for the Story

Nicole Vernarec on Creating with Heart

Nicole Vernarec is a story-first content creator and actress, best known for her work on her series “Rumors.” With a passion for authentic storytelling and a keen eye for character-driven narratives, Nicole hopes to make a significant impact in the film industry. “Rumors,” available on YouTube, Tubi, and Amazon Prime, delves into the complexities of modern relationships and societal pressures, resonating deeply with a diverse audience. As both a creator and actress, Nicole brings a unique perspective to her projects, seamlessly blending her creative talents to produce compelling content. Originally hailing from New Jersey, Nicole is classically trained in dance and musical theater, bringing a rich background in performance arts to her work. She also has a deep passion for television, which continuously inspires her to explore innovative ways to tell meaningful stories. Rumors on Youtube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdH0fVB5FSkL9LuyuruKP18tKJJpYJDIl&si=wio7OJH-nTtFki_b] Rumors on Tubi [https://link.tubi.tv/FFz5TYM0yKb] Notes With Friends on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noteswithfriends/] Love Notes by Jodi Moore Lewis [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/] Get full access to Love Notes at jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Embracing Your Sexuality With Whitney Ullom

Whitney Ullom is a somatic sexuality coach, a trauma resolution practitioner, writer, and artist. Her work centers around the female body + soul,  supporting women to heal from trauma around pleasure and the body, patriarchal imprints, Mother wounds, and the inhibition of creative expression. Her life and work are dedicated to following her own soul thread and crafting unique spaces for ritual and resolution that support others to reconnect with and express the power, truth, and beauty of their own soul thread. Whitneyullom.com [https://www.whitneyullom.com/] Retreat: whitneyullom.com/tendingthewell [http://whitneyullom.com/tendingthewell] Instagram: @whitneyullom [https://www.instagram.com/whitneyullom/] Notes With Friends on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noteswithfriends/] Love Notes by Jodi Moore Lewis [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/] Get full access to Love Notes at jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Finding Your Confidence with Ashleigh Crystal Hairston

Ashleigh Crystal Hairston is a multi-hyphenate actor, writer, producer, and voice actor from Seattle, WA. She is currently a co-executive producer, co-story editor, and the voice of Hazel Wells in Nickelodeon Animation's legacy sequel series, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish. Formerly, she served as Head Writer on Jessica’s Big Little World, a pre-school spinoff of the 3x NAACP, GLAAD and Emmy nominated series Craig of the Creek, where she was a staff writer and voice of the wild-eyed kid scientist, Wren! In 2022, Ashleigh debuted at San Diego Comic-Con as the new voice of the iconic Babs Bunny in the Warner Bros. revival, Tiny Toons Looniversity streaming now on MAX! Notably, Ashleigh has been featured in Forbes and on NPR's "All Things Considered," and was recently named a “2024 Rising Star of Animation” by Animation Magazine. IG: @ashleighcrystal [https://www.instagram.com/ashleighcrystal/] X: @shleighcrystal [https://x.com/shleighcrystal?lang=en] Get full access to Love Notes at jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Jamie Castro on Collaborating for the Story

Emmy Nominated Casting Director, Jamie Castro, has been casting for film and television for over 18 years. TV credits include Scandal, Station 19, Grey's Anatomy & Friday Night Lights to name a few. She received an Emmy nomination for her work on  the Inventing Anna pilot and has been working with budding directors and filmmakers on indie features. Her most recent film, My Dead Friend Zoe, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March 2024 and won the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award.  Website: castrocasting.com [http://castrocasting.com/] IG: @jamiecastro_casting Facebook: Castro Casting Twitter: @jamiecastro Notes With Friends on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noteswithfriends/] Love Notes by Jodi Moore Lewis [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/] Get full access to Love Notes at jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Dani Michaux Samson on Connecting to Your Why

Dani Michaux Samson is the artist and entrepreneur behind Calico Flower Studio, a source of fine art and food for thought. With degrees in psychology and fine art, Dani blends her passion for art with a profound curiosity towards her own spiritual existence and the cyclical nature of the universe. As she integrates found and repurposed materials in the form of mixed media collage, she reflects on life, art, and how they are the same.Beyond her fine art practice, Dani is a multifaceted creative. Throughout her career, she has served as an art director, instructor, and facilitator. She crafts handmade paper and transforms it into inspiring journals and greeting cards, which can be purchased at local markets and on her website. Her newsletter offers candid insights into her creative process, while her YouTube channel provides a window into her collage-making and introspective reflections on life. Collaborating with music artists, Dani has also produced album art and music videos, including the stop-motion animated "Love Song" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bobXVCS2IxI]for La Poré. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA where she resides with her husband/creative collaborator and their two cats, Dahlia and Clover. Instagram - @calicoflowerstudio [https://www.instagram.com/calicoflowerstudio/] YouTube - Calico Flower Studio [https://www.youtube.com/@calicoflowerstudio] Website - calicoflowerstudio.com [http://www.calicoflowerstudio.com/] Linktree - Calico Flower Studio [https://linktr.ee/calicoflowerstudio] Subscribe to Dani's newsletter [https://calicoflowerstudio.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2132c3e898d44084621b40f22&id=2dfe9098d7] Notes With Friends on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noteswithfriends/] Love Notes by Jodi Moore Lewis [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/] Get full access to Love Notes at jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe [https://jodimoorelewis.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]