B&H Creators Greenroom

James Tralie is redefining what filmmaking means. He chats with Deanna about how a young passion for Lego stop motion videos led him to be a film producer, animator, and TV Host for NASA. James talks about his feature film, Cosmic Dawn, which he directed, edited, and composed, and lets us into what his process was like, especially the moments spent living in a server farm and conquering beat mapping. Later, Deanna and James discuss what's next for him, which he dreams will include creating an immersive Mars experience for viewers. He shares his favorite software's, the joy of 3D community online, and his heartfelt tips for new creators. You can follow James on YouTube and Instagram at @james_films and check out his content on NASA's social pages. B&H Creators can also be found on Instagram at @bh.creators and @bhcreators on all other platforms. Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!

On this very special episode, Deanna chats with filmmaker Drex Lee live from VidCon 2026. Known for his Epic 1 shot style, Drex discusses the timeline of his career with Deanna, from having a complete reset when covid hit and returning to his passion of filmmaking, to creating the signature shot and working with countless major brands. Despite his continuous success, Drex shares how he is still a one-man-operation. Later, the two talk about making feature films in the streaming era, why he never feels burnt out, and he shares his professional and financial tips for content creators early in their endeavors. You can follow Drex on all socials at @drexlee and B&H Creators on Instagram at @bh.creators and @bhcreators on all other platforms. Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!

Juliet Rofé is working around the clock as an entrepreneur, content creator, and artist manager. Deanna hears from Juliet, also known as Girl Who Eats Art, about how the undiscovered artistic talent of a mechanical engineer has led to her consistent viral success. Juliet tells the tale of how becoming a social media manager at the age of 16 sparked to her first YouTube short gaining 70 million views overnight. Later, they talk about Juliet's transition to long form content with her global audience, how your ego is your biggest enemy, and dialing into your niche while still having flexibility. You can follow Juliet on YouTube and Instagram at @girlwhoeatsart and B&H Creators on Instagram at @bh.creatorsand @bhcreators on all other platforms. Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!

Natalie Negrotti truly does it all. On this episode, Deanna chats with Natalie to break down her whole career that has solidified her reputation as a versatile and compelling reality television figure. From unknowingly getting cast on Big Brother to most recently pushing herself to new limits, alongside her sister, on the Amazing Race, Natalie provides her insight on how being authentic leads to success. They discuss how the internet is obsessed with her mom, learning to set boundaries with a community of followers, and plans to expand her team and brand strategy. You can follow Natalie on Instagram at @natalienegrotti and B&H Creators on Instagram at @bh.creators and @bhcreators on all other platforms. Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!

Deanna is back with all your favorite creators! Welcome to Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom.  Joey Camasta is a creative force best known as the co-host of the hit podcast "It's Happening with Snooki & Joey." As longtime friends, Deanna and Joey sit down and get right into it! They talk about everything from Joey's ambitions to become the next Martha Stewart to what exactly IG metrics really are?  Later, Deanna and Joey talk through the future of podcasts in a Hollywood system, embracing passions and being true to yourself as a creator, and, of course, Joey's greatest side question to date, his dog Piccolo. You can follow Joey on Instagram at @joeycamasta and B&H Creators on Instagram at @bh.creators and @bhcreators on all other platforms. Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!

Join Deanna as she welcomes professional side quester, storyteller and video editor, Mylene Mae (@mylenesmind). Mylene also shares her own personal journey, how she pivoted from working in STEM and got started in video to her learning process and the struggles of digesting long-form content. They discuss the importance betting on yourself, staying curious, and forgetting the metrics and finding the fun in content creation. Credits: Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

In Episode 7, host Deanna Testa sits down with the vibrant and hilarious, Tolú Ekundare (@tolukundare) to spill the tea on what it takes to grow as a modern creator. Tolú shares how she landed two big Netflix shows, the challenges of getting started in the podcasting space, and how she continues to build her own brand while staying her most authentic self. Credits: Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

In this episode, we sit down with New York-based photographer and content creator Brandon Woelfel (@brandonwoelfel) to discuss his personal journey as well as the growing pains of being modern creator and photographer. Brandon shares how fine art led him to taking photos, adapting to the ever-changing social media landscape, gaining confidence in one's own work, educating in the space, and even leveraging AI. Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting your creative journey, this conversation is full of insight, motivation, and practical advice you can use right now. Episodes drop every other Thursday. Hit subscribe and join the B&H Creators community for more unfiltered conversations with creators shaping today's culture. Guest Bio: Brandon Woelfel Brandon Woelfel is known for his dreamy portrait photography. His creative use of lighting and color lend a unique sense of intimacy to his portraits that makes his work instantly recognizable. He's also the author of two photo books, Ultraviolet and Luminescence. Credits: Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

Welcome to the fifth episode of the B&H Creators Green Room Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with viral street photography creator David Guerroro to discuss what it takes to grow as a modern creator. David shares how he got started in content creation, tips for building an audience, the importance of believing in yourself, photographing strangers, and advice for going viral. Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting out, this conversation is full of motivation, insight, and practical advice you can use right now. Hit Subscribe and join the B&H Creators community for more unfiltered conversations with the creators shaping today's culture.   Bio: David Guerrero Title: Street Photographer & Content Creator Through authentic storytelling and viral content, David Guerrero from Texas has built a global audience inspired by the connection between photography and humanity. David is best known for his signature approach of stopping strangers with, "Hi, excuse me? You look cool — can I take your photo?" His candid portraits have earned him following of more than 4 million people and over 1 billion views across platforms, showcasing the beauty of people around the world.   Guest Bio: David Guerrero Title: Street Photographer & Content Creator Through authentic storytelling and viral content, David Guerrero from Texas has built a global audience inspired by the connection between photography and humanity. David is best known for his signature approach of stopping strangers with, "Hi, excuse me? You look cool — can I take your photo?" His candid portraits have earned him following of more than 4 million people and over 1 billion views across platforms, showcasing the beauty of people around the world.   Stay Connected:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgphotoholic?igsh=c2M0eHRvNG5md2N4   Credits: Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

In this episode, we sit down with viral ice cream creator Dylan Lemay to spill the tea on what it really takes to grow as a modern creator. Dylan shares how his content creation journey began, how he built his audience, and the importance of balancing life on and off social media. We also discuss his ultimate tips for going viral in 2025 and get a peak of the ice cream business behind the scenes. Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting out, this conversation is full of motivation, insight, and practical advice you can use right now. Guest Bio: Dylan Lemay Title: Content Creator Dylan Lemay, aka the Ice Cream Guy, is a creator and storyteller who blends food, interactive experiences, and creative video, taking you behind the counter to make the world's most iconic treats. Stay Connected: TikTok Instagram   Credits: Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens