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Hold the Door

Camille Wilson

21 episodes

3 weeks ago

Send us a text Welcome to Hold the Door, a podcast where we explore how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry. For our final episode of season 2, Jocelyn Loren joins the podcast to discuss following your instincts. She shares how this has influenced the many exciting turns in her career path and some advice for how you can follow your instincts to a more fulfilling career of your own. If you want to keep up with her, you c...

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Send us a text Welcome to Hold the Door, a podcast where we explore how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry. For our final episode of season 2, Jocelyn Loren joins the podcast to discuss following your instincts. She shares how this has influenced the many exciting turns in her career path and some advice for how you can follow your instincts to a more fulfilling career of your own. If you want to keep up with her, you c...

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Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/21)

Hold the Door

Following Your Instincts with Jocelyn Loren

Send us a text Welcome to Hold the Door, a podcast where we explore how folks from underrepresented backgrounds have found a way to survive and thrive in the entertainment industry. For our final episode of season 2, Jocelyn Loren joins the podcast to discuss following your instincts. She shares how this has influenced the many exciting turns in her career path and some advice for how you can follow your instincts to a more fulfilling career of your own. If you want to keep up with her, you c...

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

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Showcasing Your Worth with Fidan Manashirova

Send us a text This week, Fidan Manashirova joins the pod to discuss the best ways to showcase your value, particularly as you position yourself for growth and new opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of staying curious, proactively networking, and making sure you maintain a balance between being well rounded and letting your passions shine through. If you want to keep up with her, you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite lis...

4 weeks ago

32 minutes

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Rest Part 3 - Creative Recovery with Dami Kim

Send us a text For our final installment of this season's rest series, we are exploring creative recovery. Dami Kim is here to introduce us to her approach to creative recovery using The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. This conversation is for you if: You’re not sure you identify as an “artist”You feel stuck or unsure about what you want in your life/careerYou’re ready to take your rest practice to the next levelIf you want to keep up with Dami, you can f...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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Staying Two Steps Ahead with Kamren Fuartado

Send us a text What does it really take to stay two steps ahead in a fast-moving, high-pressure role, AND make it look effortless? One of the most common requests in the industry, especially if you’re in a support-type role, is to stay two steps ahead, meaning anticipate potential problems or roadblocks and adjust for them before they happen. Kamren Fuartado joins the pod to discuss how he navigates a role that demands constant readiness without ever letting anyone see him sweat. If you want ...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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Boundaries with Toni Harris Quinerly

Send us a text I don’t know about you, but for me, boundaries are challenging to say the least. This week, Toni Harris Quinerly joins me to discuss boundaries. She gives us some insight into her approach to setting and maintaining boundaries, and how she’s found success in both the personal and professional space. If you want to keep up with Toni, you can find her on LinkedIn. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, epis...

1 month ago

49 minutes

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Rest Part 2 - Monetizing Hobbies with Camille Corbett

Send us a text One thing that plagues the residents of LA, at least those who are part of the industry, is the pressure to monetize everything, even the things they originally started just for fun. This week, Camille Corbett joins me for the 2nd installation of our rest series to discuss finding that balance between having a hobby that is just for you, and knowing when you should be compensated for your time and skills. If you want to keep up with Camille Corbett, you can find her on Instagra...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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Mentorship with Karen Horne

Send us a text This week we’re discussing mentorship with my guest Karen Horne. Karen explains what mentorship actually is and how it’s shown up in her career on both sides of the mentor/mentee relationship. Hope you enjoy. If you want to keep up with Karen, you can check out her Instagram and LinkedIn. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more by following the show on Instagram @holdthedoorpod.

2 months ago

41 minutes

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Work-Life Balance with Alexis Bellamy

Send us a text This week, Alexis Bellamy joins the podcast to discuss work-life balance. We talk about what it looks like to build a life worth balancing when work is a top priority for you, and how that "balance" may not always be 50/50, especially when your job requires irregular work hours. If you want to keep up with Alexis, you can check out WDTN News 2. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and ...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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Operating in Your Purpose with Austin Kelly

Send us a text This week, Austin Kelly joins to talk about what "operating in his purpose" looks like in pursuing animation. We talk about how this has influenced his career so far and what it looks like to continue that pursuit in a season when it may look more like a hobby. If you want to connect with Austin, you can find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more ...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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Rest Part 1 - The Basics with Koryn Frye-Fuentes

Send us a text Welcome back to season 2 of Hold the Door! This week, Koryn Frye-Fuentes joins the podcast to kick off season 2 by talking about the basics of rest within the context of working in the entertainment industry - what it means, how to start, and why it's important. This is part 1 of a 3-episode series on rest that we'll return to throughout the season. Hope you enjoy the conversation! Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get upd...

2 months ago

44 minutes

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Hold the Door Returns October 8th

Send us a text Hold the Door is back for season 2! This season, every episode will explore what it means to develop a healthy, sustainable approach to work in the entertainment industry. Guests will discuss their personal philosophies toward setting boundaries, creating a work/life balance, and resting, among other topics. The first episode will premiere on Wednesday, October 8! Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, ep...

3 months ago

1 minute

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Why "Hold the Door" with (me) Camille Wilson

Send us a text This week, it's just me :) You'll hear a little more about how I got into the entertainment industry myself and why I decided to start the Hold the Door podcast. If you want to stay connected with me, you can find me on LinkedIn, and as always via @HoldtheDoorPod on Instagram. Thanks for tuning in all season! See you back here soon for season 2! Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, ...

3 months ago

27 minutes

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Leaving the Industry with Evan Kim

Send us a text This week, Evan Kim joins to discuss leaving the entertainment industry. You'll hear some of the pros and cons of seeing the industry with fresh eyes from the outside looking in, how Evan is still finding creative fulfillment in the hospitality industry, and what might bring him back to entertainment in the future. If you want to stay connected with Evan, you can find him on Instagram @evankimevankim. And thank you for your patience with the unexpected break between episodes! ...

11 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Corporate vs. Freelance with Kiara Harris

Send us a text For the first episode of 2025, Kiara Harris joins to discuss corporate jobs versus freelance jobs in the entertainment industry. You'll learn some of the potential pros and cons of both, as well as how Kiara decides when it is time to move from one space to the other. You can stay connected with Kiara via her LinkedIn or Instagram @kiarainla. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and m...

12 months ago

49 minutes

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Relocating for Work with Mikayla Baiocchi

Send us a text On this episode of Hold the Door, Mikayla Baiocchi joins to discuss relocating for work - specifically, leaving Los Angeles for a role in Rhode Island. You’ll hear what that process was like, how she maintains industry relationships from any location, and how manifestation has played a role in her career. You can stay connected with Mikayla via her Instagram @_mikaylab. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on gue...

1 year ago

56 minutes

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Activism in the Workplace with Shei Mamona

Send us a text This week, Shei Mamona joins to talk about activism in the workplace. She shares how she first began writing articles with an activist lens and how she stays true to herself when choosing new projects and opportunities. You can stay connected with Shei via her website, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Direct article links mentioned in the episode can be found below: Wigs (first published article)Rejection TherapyFenty Hair Salon ReviewAmazon Hair Salon ReviewMegan Thee Stallion Intervie...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Creating an Intentional Network with Mel Sanchez

Send us a text This week, Mel Sanchez joins the pod to tell us how she likes to approach new work relationships and how she has made the often daunting idea of “networking” within the entertainment industry in Los Angeles work for her. You can stay connected with Mel via her LinkedIn and Instagram @melsanstagram. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more by following the show on Instagram @holdt...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Pursuing TV Writing Full Time with Tamera Davis

Send us a text On this episode of Hold the Door, Tamera Davis joins the pod to discuss pursuing her dream of becoming a TV writer full time. She shares how she realized it was time to quit her regular 9-5 and what it's like to be in a writers' room. You can stay connected with Tamera via her LinkedIn and Instagram @tamerinara. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more by following the show o...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Becoming a People Manager with Olivia Gastaldo

Send us a text On this episode of Hold the Door, Olivia Gastaldo joins the pod to discuss becoming a people manager. They share how they developed their management skills and philosophy, as well as some tips for new managers. You can stay connected with Olivia via their website, LinkedIn, and Instagram @ogastaldo. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more by following the show on Instagram @holdt...

1 year ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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Grad School with Lhani Jamison

Send us a text On this episode of Hold the Door, Lhani Jamison joins us to talk about grad school - how she made the decision to go, what her experience was like, and how it affected her career afterward. You can connect with Lhani on LinkedIn and Instagram @Lhanmarie. Make sure to subscribe to Hold the Door on your favorite listening platform. You can also get updates on guests, episode releases, and more by following the show on Instagram @holdthedoorpod.

1 year ago

48 minutes