Pardon My Success

WELCOME TO THE SEASON 7 PREMIERE!!! We are back and better than ever, with a very special episode in my Midwestern hometown of Belleville, Illinois! Take a lil tour around my favorite spots as we relive some childhood memories, which includes finally confronting my parents about some long-held qualms. Host / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariePortfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hometown #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists Equipment Used:Canon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgSony A7R Camera: https://a.co/d/0axMpKIeiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

WELCOME TO THE SEASON 6 FINALE!!! Today we are sitting down with Vita Kari: the visual and performance artist, virality researcher, creative icon, and social media master!! Tune in as we chat all about the lifelong artistic journey, and eventually their Masters Thesis, which lead to the creation of their series "The Craziest Thing About Being Creative" which has garnered millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views. Utilizing the power of the internet and strict research formulas, they tapped into an entirely new artistic medium - Viral Visual Art. Vita lets us into their artistic process behind the science of virality, even giving us a live demonstration of how to make one of their illusions (just like they did with Bella Haddid!). Vita Kari: IG / TikTok @vitakarihttps://vitakari.com/Available ArtHost / Creator: @meilinmariePortfolioEditor / Videographer / Icon: @d.r.germanPortfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #visualart #illusions #virality #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists Equipment Used:Canon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgSony A7R Camera: https://a.co/d/0axMpKIeiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

TRIGGER WARNING: We're piercing ears today on PMS so please tread carefully if you are at all squeamish around needles and blood!Happy 3 Year Anniversary of PMS!! We are celebrating this momentous achievement with the first ever Kelsey Kusinitz Piercing Party! We are so luck to welcome this incredible actor, visionary, earscape designer, piercing professional, and Peaseblossom in our recent Midsummer production to the pod. From philosophies on theater to connecting the dots between the stage and Studs (located in Century City mall), Kelsey proves that there are endless opportunities around every corner of Hollywood Boulevard. Kelsey Kusinitz @KelseyKusinitz IG @kelseykusinitzSpecial thanks to Colleen Hammond Whitmore for connecting us!IG @colleenhammondwhitmorehttps://www.chwproductions.org/Watch Colleen's episode: Host / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariePortfolioVideographer / Icon: @d.r.germanPortfolioPMS Score Composer: @collin013 #podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

We are officially peaking all the way behind the curtain into CHW Productions rehearsals and performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream in 60 Minutes at The Hobgoblin Playhouse in Hollywood!! Meet the entire double cast show and see footage from the hectic 3 day rehearsal process right into Opening Night!! This amazing team shows up ready to go, with actors entirely off book and able to block an entire show in 2 days with a final multi-run Dress Rehearsal Day and you get to see it all happen, here on Pardon My Success!!Come see A Midsummer Night's Dream September 10-13!Director / Executive Producer: Colleen Hammond WhitemoreIG @colleenhammondwhitmorehttps://www.chwproductions.org/Watch Colleen's episode:Producer: Sandra BentonIG @the_navi_shamanvoxWatch. Sandra's Episode:Host / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariePortfolioPMS Soundtrack by Collin PembertonCrew: Henrik Nielsen - Assistant DirectorEdward Peace - Stage ManagerCasts: (List formatted as "Cast 5 & Cast 6")Bottom / Pyramus — Finn Slingerland & Kapil KanagasabaiCobweb — Manuela Camarena & Aarti Harti ChopraDemetrius — Tharun Dulla & Kostas GuzmanEgeus — Lorenzo Joel Moreno & Simon MakilFlute / Thisby — Nicolas Linares & Justin YoungHelena — Vivian Oxley & Kristine LahdeHermia — Alex Elizabeth Cobbe & Rysha JoyHippolyta — Lynae Cook & Tali ChartLysander — Parker Apple & Josh TracyMoth — Collette Mccurdy & Elise Daniel & Amber GoldenMustardseed — Jadyn Parks & Emma BainbridgeOberon — Seth Kuhn & Jay WhitmorePeaseblossom — Kelsey Kusinitz & Kaylee JayePeter Quince — Karla Isabel Bermudez & Amelia MackeyPhilostrate — Hayden Maranova & Sophia MolinoPuck — Aivarey Sage & Jenna WoodSnout / Wall — Anastasia Barkow & Emily Mae YagoSnug / Lion — Envy ! & Michael Ray'SeanStarveling / Moonshine — Marija Lacku JohanssonTheseus — Jaesan Emeret & Diné ChavezTitania — Meilin Fields & Lela Howard-Trainer#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #behindthescenes #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Canon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

We are back with fashion designer and icon Natalia Trevino Amaro for a fitting during the mid-customization process of both of my wedding dresses!!! Eeeekkkk!! Get excited for some sneak peaks, on-camera alterations, and discussing our ultimate vision for the finished products. Natalia Trevino Amaro @NataliaTrevinoAmaro IG @natalia.trevino & @nataliatrevinoamaroWebsiteWatch our previous episodeHost / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariePortfolioAssistant Editor / Icon: @d.r.germanPortfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

TRIGGER WARNING: There is some mild vulgarity regarding sharts in this episode, so for those with sensitive sentimentalities, be awareEveryone please give a warm welcome to the incredible actor / model / creative / filmmaker / writer / shart Queen, Kelly Tappan! Our friendship bloomed from first smell, as we met on a Scentbird set and have since grown (maybe a little too) close. Join us as we discuss Kelly's extensive creative career - from plays in Pompeii to on stage mishaps, along with some scary stories from the Hollywood Vault, and a lil game of Acting Would You Rather! Kelly TappanIG @kellyltappanUniverse 25 IG @u25thefilmHost / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariePortfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

This week we're officially creating a score for PMS after chatting with Collin Pemberton: writer, director, actor, and composer extraordinaire! Tune in to hear about the process of making and scoring his Los Angeles Recording School graduate short film and submitting it to 20 film festivals, as well as his acting career in LA theater and verticals. Afterwards, we show the entire process of composing a score for PMS! Score Composer: Collin PembertonIG @collin.013 www.collinpemberton.comHost / Creator: @meilinmariePortfolioEditor / Videographer / Icon: @d.r.germanPortfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

Today we get a private chess lesson from the pre-chess Master, talented actor, comedic genius, and Hollywood Fringe Best Fringe Solo Show Nominee - Jay Whitmore!! Watch some sneak peaks from the final performance of his one man show “Only Child Syndrome” while hearing how it came to be, along with Jay's SNL dreams and upcoming 20th Theatrical Role reveal!Jay WhitmoreIG @jay_freakin_whitmore Colleen Hammond WhitemoreIG @colleenhammondwhitmorehttps://www.chwproductions.org/Watch Colleen's ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoaRccoU7cMSandra BentonIG @the_navi_shamanvoxWatch Sandra's ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTyp4zisDToHost / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariehttps://pmsevents.com/meilins-portfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

This week, we are embarking on one of the greatest filmmaking tests of all time: The 48 Hour Film Project!! Our cast and crew wrote, filmed, edited, and uploaded an entire short film in less than two days and I couldn't be more proud of us. Sacrificing sleep, rest, and our own sanity, we managed to put together an incredibly fun Swordfighting Sports Comedy and I can't wait for you all to see it. Enjoy all of this behind the scenes footage of the entire process, and vote for "Swordplay"!! Watch it on the big screen with us! Group block G Aug. 22nd @1pm Regal Cinemas North Hollywood https://ab-aut.ticketbud.com/la48hfp2026 ⁨@48hourfilmlaCASTKat ELISE DANIEL @liseylineMax PHOEBE ALVA @phoebealva Michelle MEILIN FIELDS @meilinmarieDirector: ELISE DANIELWriters: DASHA GERMAN @d.r.german & RACHEL FOXWORTH @rachel_foxyProducers: ELISE DANIEL & MEILIN FIELDSDirector of Photography / AD: MARIJA JOHANNSON @marija_lackuEditors: DASHA GERMAN & MEILIN FIELDSCamera Operator: GRACE REGINA @graceregina22Sound Operator: ABRIL BAUTISTA @amapolasenabrilGrip / Photographer / Poster Design: MADISON WILSON @wadisonmilsonCostumes / 2D Artist: MAEVE ANDREWS @mega__dragonOriginal Score by: CORI ROBBINS @cori.xoxScript Supervisor / PA: MEGAN NIELSON @megarrasPA: PAIGE ST. INNIS @paige_sixxHost / Creator / Editor: @meilinmariehttps://pmsevents.com/meilins-portfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #48hrfilmproject #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ

Today we have two return guests coming on the pod, our favorite Director / Producer Duo, Colleen Hammond Whitmore and Sandra Benton!! We sit down to chat CHW Productions at Hollywood Fringe, the Red Carpet Opening Night Party, and all of the excitement and hard work that goes into putting on four shows at once. At the same time, we make some traditional Chinese eggrolls to wrap up the Fringe season and usher in the upcoming shows! Get excited for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest" coming soon to The Hobgoblin Theater!Colleen Hammond WhitemoreIG @colleenhammondwhitmoreCHW WebsiteWatch Colleen's episodeSandra BentonIG @the_navi_shamanvoxWatch Sandra's EpisodeHost / Creator: @meilinmariehttps://pmsevents.com/meilins-portfolioEditor / Videographer / Icon: @d.r.germanhttps://pmsevents.com/dashas-portfolio#podcast #entertainment #hollywood #art #music #losangeles #creative #hollywoodfringe #producer #director #interviewswithcreatives #interviewswithartists #interviewswithwriters Equipment Used:Meta RayBan Smart Glasses: https://bit.ly/41Gz6nkCanon G7x Mark II Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg2CGgiPhone 17 Pro: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-17-proMacbook Air 15-Inch: https://apple.co/3BvIkbtPink Rode NT1 Mic: https://amzn.to/41yOan0Blue Ember XLR Mic: https://amzn.to/3DnAtNKFocusrite Scarlett Interface: https://amzn.to/4giMpyVM-Audio M-Track Duo Interface: https://amzn.to/4iIaTTzInnoGear Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/49KJQTuSunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod: https://bhpho.to/41GG0sUYAMAHA Weighted Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ZWe6YvMidi Keyboard Travel Beat Maker: https://amzn.to/4izOE2lWhite Criss Cross Swivel Chair: https://amzn.to/4gqaDanPink Desk with Led Lights: https://amzn.to/3BDc0TZ