Sam Brittan and Allison Walter get vulnerable and share loads of thoughts, feelings and stories with me behind the making of their indie psychological horror/thriller film Tearsucker. Watch our conversation on the Vibrant Visionaries Network. Join the conversation with Allison and Sam on Instagram Audio podcast edited / video shot and edited by David Smith Let’s connect Loving Vibrant Visionaries? Tell a friend or two and leave a REVIEW – it’ll make my day!

Co-Directors of Animated Short Doc Earthling, Molly Graham and Keith Lane share how they brought the experience of Jack Weiner of the Alagash four to life! Another awesome interview from Chatt Film Fest. Watch our conversation on our YouTube channel: Vibrant Visionaries Network Watch Earthling HERE Follow Earthling on Instagram HERE Check out Ameesha Lee, the animation artist for the film HERE Audio podcast edited / video shot and edited by David...

Writer, Director David Flores joined me to talk about the making of his short, Likeness, his podcast, Shell, and upcoming film Pit Stop. He loves telling genre stories, has an eye for diversity and crafts characters that aren’t truly heroic. Watch our conversation on the Vibrant Visionaries Network. More Chatt Film Fest interviews to come! David’s Instagram Audio podcast edited / video shot and edited by David Smith Let’s connect Loving Vibrant Visionaries?...

Today’s conversation is with the wise and wonderful, multi-talented Jeffery Madoff! Watch now on the Vibrant Visionaries Network. Jeffery shares the fascinating story behind bringing Personality: The Llloyd Price Musical to the stage. We discuss best practices for successful collaboration and more. You can pick up Jeffery’s book, based on the class he taught at Parson’s School of Design, Creative Careers HERE In Chicago? Nab your ticket to see Personality live HERE and stay up...

Author Megan Tady joins me for a real deal deep dive into the process of writing and publishing her fist novel, Super Bloom. Join us for this laughter filled conversation on our YouTube channel and subscribe for more incredible conversations with Vibrant Visionaries, Find Meg Tady HERE Audio podcast edited / video shot and edited by David Smith Let’s connect Loving Vibrant Visionaries? Tell a friend or two and leave a REVIEW – it’ll make my day!

Executive Director and Lead Programmer of Chattanooga Film Festival, Chris Dortch shares a ton of stories, inside scoops and highlights about the history of, and programming for this year’s Fest! WATCH NOW and join us as we celebrate the joy of film making. Chatt Film Fest runs June 23rd through June 29th, 2023 – in-person and virtually! See the incredible offerings and get your badge HERE Watch my interview with David Lawson and with the writer and director of The Old...

To celebrate the launch of Vibrant Visionaries Season 5 I sat down with Betsaida LeBron to learn how she uses improv techniques to bring harmony and joy to the workplace and keep your home-life playful and fun! WATCH the conversation on the Vibrant Visionaries Network Learn to work with Betsaida at Improv EQ Audio podcast edited / video shot and edited by David Smith Let’s connect Loving Vibrant Visionaries? Tell a friend or two and leave a REVIEW – it’ll...

Indie Filmmakers, Estelle Girard Parks and Elise Finnerty join me for a hilarious, revealing and delightful conversation recorded the day after winning the award for Best Feature By A First Time Director at Chattanooga Film Fest, 2022! Since Chatt Fest, their film, The Ones You Didn’t Burn became an official selection at Frightfest in London, snagged the audience award at Soho International Film Fest, traveled to Australia’s A Night of Horror and the Irish Film Institute’s Horrorthon 2022,...

Writer, Producer, Director of sci-fi audio fiction, Stephanie Elie shares the creative process behind her latest project, Alpha 8, during the final day of her Seed & Spark crowd funding campaign. Alpha 8 is a family-friendly sci-fi adventure podcast that explores what happens when a desperate alien from another planet body-swaps with a struggling mom to understand the meaning of family to save her own kind from extinction. Listen to the pilot HERE Learn more about Alpha 8...

Writer/Director/Actor Cate Jones and Producer/Actor Kassie Gann hop on the mic to share their film making experience after debuting their hilarious and wonderful indie feature Chicken House at Chattanooga Film Fest. This film was a BIG nostalgia trip for me as you’ll hear. Chicken House is a subversive comedy that follows a house full of small town actresses that get a new mysterious roommate from LA. The new roommate not only shakes up their lives, but also the lives of two...

Eduardo Talbert joins me for a relaxing conversation about building a community of engaged fans by sharing what you love, in your own way. This episode is an audio podcast and also a video. Check out how Eduardo creates creepy, spooky DIY video tutorials on his popular YouTube channel, Monster Tutorials Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you out on the podcast. Find ALL the...

I had a blast talking with Joe Badon, co-writer and director of Blood of The Dinosaurs, a featured short film at both Chattanooga Film Fest and Fantastic Fest this year. Check out his website Cosmic Family Films for trailers and more info about all of his films and upcoming projects. Find Joe on all the usual socials by searching… Joe Badon! Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you...

My Pal Jarf Harden takes over the podcast and puts me in the hot seat as we celebrate 4 years of the Vibrant Visionaries Podcast! Big Big thank you to Jarf, Brian, David, Molly, Sean, each and every guest, my podcast communities, Patreon supporters and YOU. Check out Jarf’s latest podcast Dazed and Confused 33 1/3 Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you out on the...

Creative Producer & Entertainment Leader of Diversity 2.0, Damion Taylor breaks down the importance of using data to better understand what your audience wants and how best to market your next creative project! Follow Damion’s many creative endeavors on LinkedIn Find Damion’s podcasts Tech Witch and Professional Confession wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out what I’ve been cooking up over on our YouTube channel The Vibrant Visionaries...

Award-Winning Podcast Producer Tonia Ransom is my amazing guest today. We cover a wonderful array of subjects including how to launch a successful fund raising campaign for your creative project, the impact of sharing your own story, and our mutual love of the Twilight Zone, True Blood and Lovecraft Country! Check out her novella Risen, current Podcast Nightlight: Horror Fiction For All (Best Fiction Podcast 2021) and support her next podcast project Afflicted: A Horror Thriller Audio Drama...

I’m answering travel and work related questions on today’s AMA aka Ask Me Anything. Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you out on the podcast. Find ALL the ways to connect and collaborate with me HERE

Amber Hawley is a therapist and ADHD coach who’s podcast, The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur offers business owners “support for the emotional side of business”. We have a lively conversation about honoring your sleep schedule and work flow no matter how unconventional it may look to others. Amber shares more ideas on her podcast in this episode: The Power of Visual Accountability Here’s a link to her free “Stopping Shiny Object Syndrome” downloadable Become a Patreon...

In this mini-episode I answer my nephew Wyatt’s question, “What’s It Like Making A Podcast?” Do you have a question for me? Are you interested in creating your own podcast? I can help you with that! Find ALL the ways to connect and collaborate with me HERE Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you out on the podcast.

Longtime friend Anton Barbeau shares sweet, and funny stories behind many of his incredibly catchy songs, and globe-spanning creative collaborations. We even discover, during this episode, how I orchestrated what ended up being a life changing event in Anton’s musical career! Check out his new release Power Pop Find the reissue (plus bonus material) of his album with Scott Miller: What If It Works? Find videos, and links to listen to all of his work at...

Today’s Vibrant Visionary is Duncan Shields. Duncan is a computer games animator, spoken-word poet, podcaster, and flash-fiction writer. He’s a two-time Vancouver Haiku, Ghost Story, and Nerd Poetry Champion, and has five small volumes of poetry in print along with his flash-science fiction book Small Windows. We discuss processing grief through creativity, seeking out high caliber collaborators, and re-framing life’s scary mysteries as grand adventures! Photo by Wayne...

What’s your morning, and evening routine? Find out how I kick off my day, and settle in for a night’s rest on today’s AMA mini-episode. Find ALL the ways to connect and collaborate with me HERE Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you out on the podcast.

Character Actor Extraordinaire Galen Howard brings us onto the set of Boba Fett, and shares some thoughtful ideas on engaging with fans – plus we talk about the Gratitoad! All this and, more on today’s episode of Vibrant Visionaries. Galen is proud to be in the cast of Moon Manor – the debut feature film by Machete Bang Bang and Erin Granat – in theaters THIS Friday, February 25th, 2022! Hang out with us on Instagram at @GalenHoward and @VibrantVisionaries Become a...

Spend about five minutes with me as I answer the question “What can someone do when they’re overwhelmed, and only have 5 minutes to clear their head?” Thank you to Vanessa of Not Another X Files Podcast (and several others,) for such a thoughtful question. Have a question for me? Slide into my socials HERE

Season 4 kicks off with my answers to your cooking, and recipe questions. Check out my comprehensive list of fantastic YouTube channels featuring hilarious, entertaining pro chefs, home cooks, and adorable pets, below! Become a Patreon Patron to support the show, gain access to behind-the-scenes exclusives, and our Private Discord Community. Plus I’ll shout you out on the podcast. Slide into my socials HERE Enjoy these YouTube cooking shows: Rick Martinez – Sweet...