I have a passion for the arts, health and wellness, sports, entrepreneurship, culture, education and self improvement. As an established filmmaker, business owner, college professor; and avid surfer, snowboarder and biker; I strive to learn, grow and improve in all aspects of life. I hope to share my passions with you and together we can progress and attain fulfillment.
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With the recent passing of Brian Wilson, I want to reflect on the profound impact he had on my life and the indelible mark he left on American culture and music. His artistry shaped generations. What’s your favorite Brian Wilson or Beach Boys song, and what memory does it bring back for you? 🎧 Listen to the full episode on all platforms: www.TomBen…
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PUBLIC SPEAKING INSIGHTS-LEARN FROM HISTORICAL SPEECHES
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12:57After nearly 15 years as a Public Speaking professor, I’m excited to share my passion for communication through a brand-new online course! In this video, I break down powerful elements from historic speeches by Presidents Obama and Reagan, and show how you can apply them to elevate your own speaking style. #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #Obam…
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HEALTHY LIVING WITH NUTRITION EXPERT, AMANDA GARGIULO
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44:48Amanda Gargiulo shares her inspiring journey from working in TV and acting to becoming a wellness coach, yoga enthusiast, and nutrition expert. 💪✨ We dive into: -Building a fitness routine that actually sticks -Why fasting & whole foods changed everything -The truth about “cheat meals” and healthy living -Real tips for clean eating, supplements & m…
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I created Marketing Videos for Nick Cherukuri’s @thirdeyenickel AR Glasses company, @ThirdEyeGen and it’s remarkable to see what the future holds for this new technology. Nick talks about starting an AR Glasses company, the various uses for the glasses, the new HallowEye Platform creating holograms to combat depression and loneliness, as well as al…
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Kim Albarella, Head of Global Security at TikTok
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44:05Kim speaks about working in Cyber Security for a Global Social Media company, best practices for working in the corporate environment, and thoughts on the future of social media. Topics Covered: - Getting started with TikTok - Workplace environment at TikTok - Day to Day responsibilities - Skills used on the job - Cultural differences when working …
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STORYTELLING FOR ENTREPRENEURS with Evan Nierman, CEO of Red Banyan Public Relations Firm @RedBanyanPR Best Practices For Starting Your Own Business and Successful Ways To Build Your Brand. 00:00- 03:17 -How Evan Nierman broke into the Public Relations industry in crisis communications. 03:18-05:21-Learning from previous employers. 05:22-08:24- Sta…
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NJ Native, Ashley Platz @AshleyPlatz talks about her love for acting and storytelling. I saw Ashley’s short film, “Fight Like A Mother,” where she plays a Boxer and Single Mother, at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival, and was blown away by her intense, yet grounded performance. Hear how a leaked audition to play “Bat Woman” led to new acting oppo…
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NYC KATRA FILM SERIES FOUNDER, GEOFFREY GUERRERO
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25:13Katra Film Series Founder, Coney Island’s own, my good friend, Mr. Geoffrey Guerrero speaks about running major NYC Film Festivals and the beautiful craft of filmmaking. LINK IN BIO. @TomBenteyMedia@KatraFilmSeries@BoweryFilmFestival00:00-03:20-Geoffrey Guerrero’s career, starts in Reality TV, making his own short films, starting the Katra Film Ser…
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Entrepreneur Phil Smith speaks starting a successful business. @TomBenteyMedia www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com 00:00-03:10-Phil’s long history with entrepreneurship. Getting into Social Media back in 2006. Always bringing in leads for clients. 03:11-05:35-Best practices for Lead Generation for clients. 05:36-10:16-Corporate Video Production Company C…
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HOW TO STAND OUT ONLINE WITH STORYTELLING
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19:43SEO expert Damon Burton speaks about best practices for Search Engine Optimization, how storytelling is key to building trust with your audience, and while algorithms may change a consistent strategy will yield long term results. #SEO #Branding #Storytelling IG/YouTube/Facebook @TomBenteyMedia Twitter: @TomBentey www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com https…
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Real Estate Investor CJ Calio speaks about his amazing transition from UPS Driver to full time investor and best practices for financial freedom. @TomBenteyMedia https://youtu.be/zIPSKTQIteo
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How to Achieve & Maintain Optimal Brain Health With Proper Spinal Alignment
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22:21Dr. Ernest Pecoraro, DC speaks about the new revolutionary EPIC Technique to treat back pain, and how aligning the top of your spine can eliminate all back pain, increase brain function and promote optimal physical and mental health. @TomBenteyMedia
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HOLDING TRUE TO YOUR CREATIVE VISION IN INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING
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40:22New Jersey’s own, Filmmaker/Actor…Surfer…Kelsey O’Brien @kelseyobrienkelcproductions talks about her wonderful career, making her independent film, “Love Magick,” and self distributing the film on Amazon Prime, to keep artistic integrity. Kelsey is a great friend and inspiring artist. I really enjoyed this convo. https://youtu.be/NFE8MGBCJsY @TomBe…
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Filmmaker Interview- Tom Bentey- Director of "The Great Connector" Highlighting the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the Garden State Film Festival
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17:48Great interview with @sophialucia____ of the Garden State Film Festival @gardenstatefilmfestival about my new short documentary, "The Great Connector" highlighting The Lawrence Hopewell Trail @lhtrail. Looking forward to screening this film on Sunday, 03/26/2023, 12 noon, at The Asbury Hotel @theasburyhotel #gsff #gardenstatefilmfestival #LHT #lawr…
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Host of the “Clip Out” Podcast, and fitness/nutrition coach, Crystal O’Keefe @clipoutcrystal talks about her fitness journey at age 41, how Peloton changed all aspects of her life and enabled her to leave corporate America, her approach to fitness and nutrition, and finding inspiration and motivation in your workouts and your life.#Fitness #Wellnes…
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LIFE PERFORMANCE ACCELERATION WITH 3-TOUR COMBAT VETERAN, WYLIE McGRAW
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44:27Wylie McGraw @ wisdombywylie Wylie McGraw is a former Star Pitcher, Competitive Bull Rider, and 3-Tour Combat Veteran. It was through those intense experiences that he discovered his crazy superpower of being able to expose blind spots, erupt and eradicate stress, and fully unleash the untapped potential of high achievers. He’s the founder of Radic…
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Joseph Kajy Joseph has overcome his struggle with drug addiction, after being a slave to it for 11 years. His addiction has led him to serve two separate Prison sentences and being at a place where Suicide seemed like the only option. After realizing his only way of living a life worth something, was to face his addiction head-on and work towards l…
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President Obama staffer turned professional screenwriter, Patrick Cunnane
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32:43President Obama staffer turned professional screenwriter, Pat Cunnane @patcunnane speaks about his time in The White House and creating great film/tv scripts. Pat Cunnane was President Barack Obama’s Senior Writer and Deputy Director of Messaging at the White House where he worked for six years in many roles. Following the 2016 election, he transit…
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Banking On Yourself with Financial Strategist, Sarry Ibrahim
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23:29Banking On Yourself with Financial Strategist, Sarry Ibrahim Sarry and I discuss: 1.) How he developed a love for Financial Advising in Grad School. 2.) His outlook on Failure in finances and in life. 3.) How to get into Real Estate investing and the differences between passive and active investing. 4.) The "Bank On Yourself "mentality to secure gr…
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The Love and Passion Of Independent Filmmaking with Producing Partner, Dr. Elle. E. Wallace.
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29:15The Love and Passion Of Independent Filmmaking. My producing partner, Dr. Elle E. Wallace and I break down how we both got involved with the autobiography, “A Whisper From Within” and our process of turning it into a feature film. Having experience with many aspects of production, Elle also speaks about her new short film dealing with same-sex rela…
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Creating Good Art And Making An Impact with “Delusionism” Artist Daniel Matthew York @DanielMatthewYork
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36:10Creating Good Art And Making An Impact.“Delusionism” Artist Daniel Matthew York @DanielMatthewYork and I speak about the process of creating great artistic work, the similarities between painting and writing and the best way to make an impact with an audience.Daniel Matthew York is an American painter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Influenced by hu…
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The ever-changing Television Industry with Corporate Strategist, Allison Dollar.
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43:46The ever-changing Television Industry with Corporate Strategist, Allison Dollar. Allison and I discuss all things content creation, digital technologies, the TV business and the future of the industry. Allison and I discuss all things content creation, digital technologies, the TV business, creating good content, the importance of writing, and the …
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Positive Workflow For Productivity Serial Entrepreneur and Authentic Self Development Author Trevor G. Blake discuses how he develops companies, his screenwriting career and writing Hollywood Blockbuster films, upcoming film projects, his Cancer drug company, how his Mother’s Cancer battle as a youth transformed his life, best practices for product…
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Telling Your Story In The Digital Age With CEO of Starlight Runner and Transmedia Guru, Jeff Gomez.
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41:40Jeff Gomez, Founder of Starlight Runner Entertainment and Leader in all things Transmedia taught me at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema during the Fall 2016 Semester. Prof. Gomez and I discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQAew2d3IX8&t=36s 00:00- 06:29-The Future of Netflix and its new approach going forward 06:30-08:40-The New Creative …
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The Business Side of Creative with Entertainment Attorney/Filmmaker Marjorie Dehey
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33:40An experienced Entertainment Attorney working with such clients as MGM Studios, Marjorie Dehey, took her passion for filmmaking and made her own feature film, “Immortal Thieves: The Bloody Heist” in 2021. Marjorie and I speak about her love for Horror Films, the Mythology in Horror, her creative approach, making a film during Covid, the business si…
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INNOVATING THE PLANT BASED REVOLUTION WITH BOOSH Foods CEO, Jim Pakulis
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28:47Jim Pakulis, CEO of Boosh Plant Based Brands,INC. @BooshFood and I speak about his parlay in the Cannabis Industry with Weed Maps in 2010, his approach when coming on board with new a business, how companies (and people) need to learn and grow from their audience, the future of movie theaters, his take on Netflix losing subscribers and his personal…
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The Human Qualities Of Leadership with Axis Entertainment CEO and Media Mavens Podcast Host, Sarah Miller. https://www.axis-entertainment.com https://mediamavenspodcast.com Working with some of the most dynamic companies in a wide array of industries, Sarah Miller, CEO of AXIS Entertainment @AxisEntertainmentOfficial and host of the Media Mavens Po…
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Consistency Is Key with PR Expert, Motivational Speaker: Jeremy Slate
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32:04Motivational speaker and Public Relations pro, Jeremy Slate @JeremyRyanSlate speaks with the Tom Bentey Media podcast about the consistent habits that can lead to success in any field and in your life. Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmDvci8n6BQ A New Jersey native, Jeremy launched his podcast “Create Your Own Life” in 2015, and r…
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Starting A New Life and Finding Your True Purpose with "Empire" Actor, Charles D. Clark.
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37:51Actor Charles D. Clark @charlesdclark1980 suffered a major loss as a child, when his father passed away from a horrible accident. Continually searching for that father figure, Charles found solidarity in the streets, which landed him in prison for eight years. It was in prison, he changed his life around and is now a working actor with a recurring …
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Spirituality, Positivity, and Living a Good Life with "Secrets By The Shore" Actor, Christina DeRosa
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39:39@actresschristinaderosa discusses her extensive acting career including her upcoming lead role in the #LifeTime Movie, “Secrets By The Shore,” bringing parts of her characters with her, how spiritually grounds her work and her life, overcoming a terrible accident in college and making the move to LA from New York, her Italian Catholic upbringing, p…
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Understanding the new age of Digital Transformation and how it relates to business culture with Cornell Instructor and former CMO of Huawei, Manuel Vexler.
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39:55Understanding the new age of Digital Transformation and how it relates to business culture with Cornell Instructor and former CMO of Huawei, Manuel Vexler. In this podcast we cover: -What is Digital Transformation? -How Digital Transformation is triggered by technology -Business Model Transformation and the relationship with customers -Examples of …
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Creativity, Acting and Motherhood with Cobra Kai Actor, Sarah Grace Sanders
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31:37Interesting convo with @Netflix @CobraKaiSeries Actor @SarahGraceSanders about: getting into acting, creative approach, acting training, how to tackle auditions, working on a hit TV show, the difference between commercial and tv/film acting, how motherhood changes you personally and professionally, advice on getting into the industry, and how to ap…
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How to become an inspired artist with @TheFoesofFern front man, @fern.cola on @TomBenteyMedia #podcast.We discuss: Musical influences growing up in #HolmdelNJ @Springsteen Creative and Life Influences How heartbreak can lead to some great music His creative process The music scene in Asbury Park The artist life Continuing to create great work as we…
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Best Practices for Digital Marketing and The Consequences of The NEW DIGITAL AGE
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48:24On @Youtube and all Podcast Platforms @TomBenteyMedia. ISABELLA WANG @theisabellawang, social entrepreneur and digital marketer, speaks with Tom Bentey Media about: -How to best promote yourself on the various social media platforms -Keys to Digital Marketing Success -Her background at The Creative House Marketing Agency and The New York Marketing …
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How to make an independent film, from Idea to Distribution with the writer/director of the new film Sc fi Thriller, SHIMMER @shimmer with Rob Ciano.
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45:28How to make an independent film, from Idea to Distribution with the writer/director of the new film Scifi Thriller, SHIMMER @shimmer with Rob Ciano. Full Youtube Video in Bio, and on all Podcast Platforms. @TomBenteyMedia. Rob and I go into detail about the entire process of having an idea, making your film , to finding distribution. And also a bit…
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How to make a successful independent film about the mob. Ep. # 13 Writer/Director/Host Craig Syracusa
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52:48How to make a successful independent film about the mob, and guidance in the often hectic world of filmmaking/media. @TomBenteyMedia sits down with Craig Syracusa @Craig_Syracusa the writer/director of the independent film, “Omertà: The Act of Silence,” currently on Amazon Prime and many other platforms. Craig is also the host of the “Walk in Faith…
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Ep. # 5 Thomas Edison Series: "Growing Up and Moving On"
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55:28Ep. 5: “Growing Up and Moving On” with Kathleen Carlucci, Director Edison Memorial Tower Thomas Alva Edison Series: “Growing Up and Moving On” In Episode # 5, we speak with Kathy Carlucci-Director, Edison Memorial Tower about: -Edison as a family man -Edison’s time in Newark and what led him to move to Menlo Park, New Jersey. -His time in England a…
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Ep. # 4 Thomas Edison's "Vision and Beliefs."
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47:43In Ep. # 4, Dr. Paul Israel, The Thomas Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about: - Edison’s religious beliefs, or lack thereof - His philosophical view of the natural world - Interest and belief in spiritualism and unknown forces - Love for Shakespeare and reading all types of material - How he commercialized the lighting system - 9,999 ways…
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Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work.
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40:43Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work. In this Episode, Dr. Paul Israel, Edison Papers of Rutgers University discusses: Why Menlo Park, New Jersey was a great location for his laboratory. Edison’s social and family life, and lack thereof. Edison’s interactions with the media and how he used his exposure to his advantage. Edison’s w…
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Thomas Alva Edison Series. Ep. # 2: Always Improving
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40:44Thomas Alva Edison Series. Ep. # 2: Always Improving YouTube/Instagram/Facebook @TomBenteyMedia Twitter @TomBentey Dr. Paul Israel, Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about: While Edison did not succeed in selling his telegraphy system to the British, he learned a great deal about their own way of telegraphy. Edison’s T…
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Marina Aris @marinaaris_ founder of the Brooklyn Writers Company @bklynwritersco speaks about how that organization creates a community for new and established writers looking to self publish. This convo dives pretty deep into art, creativity and finding the beauty in hardships and hurt. We also learn about Ms. Aris’s writing style, her upcoming bo…
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Thomas Alava Edison Series: Ep. # 1 Learning From Failure
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17:55Thomas Alva Edison Episode # 1 Learning From Failure. Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about Thomas Edison’s childhood in Milan Ohio and Port Huron, Michigan. Not a terribly gifted student, Thomas Edison thrived in learning independently and loved work from a very early age. Saving a young boy from an oncoming train c…
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Lessons for Filmmakers/Actors from "The Sound of Metal" on AmazonPrime.
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7:36The simplicity of "The Sound of Metal" makes it so compelling and powerful. Here are some great lessons from the this amazing film. #TheSoundOfMetal #Film #Filmmaker #Director #Writer #Actor #Oscars #Metal #RockBand #Prime #AmazonPrime #IndieFilmmaker #Filmmaker #Teacher #RizAhmed #DariusMarder
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The Humanity in "My Octopus Teacher" on Netflix
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6:09When I first heard of “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix, I thought it was a joke. My goodness was I wrong. In this video, I break down why that film is so exceptional. Oh the humanity!!! #MyOctopusTeacher #Netflix #Filmmaker #Actor #Writer #Documentary #Film #Series #Content #Creator #Producer #Ocean #Octopus #Nature #FreeDiver #Scuba #UnderWater #Os…
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Starting an Acting Career later in life. A recap of the tips provided in TBM Podcast # 7 with actor Gemma Mcllhenny. Many people out there want to get back into or begin an acting career in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. It is totally possible and I break down the process that Gemma outlined. If you have passion for acting or for anything really, …
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Working with Actors Bruce Dern and Jeremy Piven. TBM Podcast # 8, “Last Call" writer Greg Lingo
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18:53Writer/Producer Greg Lingo @lingogreg of the new comedic film “Last Call” starring Jeremy Piven @jeremypiven, Taryn Manning @tarynmanning, Jamie Kennedy @thejamiekennedy, Cheri Oteri @cheri_oteri, Gary Pastore @garry_pastore, and Bruce Dern, talks about the challenges and triumphs of making his first independent film, his “day job” as a prominent r…
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Acting as a Second Career with Gemma McIlhenny
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43:43Pursuing Acting as a second career with Gemma Mcllhenny. In TBM Podcast # 7, I talk with talented working actor Gemma Mcllhenny. She speaks about taking acting classes with her mother as child, then embarking on a career in Philadelphia law enforcement with her FBI Agent grandfather as her guide, the process of returning to acting as an adult after…
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Full @youtube video in bio, and available on all @podcast platforms.Lovely and talented, Julie Immerman @candidlyjuliet speaks about her love and passion for music. We talk about her trip to the grammy’s in high school, meeting Pavarotti, studying Opera at @USCEDU, performing at and R&B showcase and meeting Stevie Wonder and Sting, creating demo re…
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Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Ep. # 5: Award Winning Journalist Michael Hill
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36:47Award Winning Journalist Michael Hill @michael.d.hill of NPR WNYC’s Morning Edition @npr @wnyc @morningedition speaks @TomBenteyMedia #Podcast about growing up in Newark, NJ, what led him to journalism, his legendary career, impactful stories, his journalistic approach, the state of journalism, his new role at Morning Edition, advice to young peopl…
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Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Ep. # 4: Managing Principal at Mint Financial, Sam Mangiapane
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31:26Managing Principal at Mint Financial, Sam Mangiapane speaks about the "Game Stop" controversy, tips for new members of the work force with long term savings, his take on the current state of the stock market and much more.
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