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Jan 2025
1h 10m

Finding Success in 2025 w/Carlyn Hudson,...

FILMMAKERS MATT ENLOW & OREN KAPLAN
About this episode

"Survive til '25", mission accomplished! But what really sustained the Hollywood and LA production scene -- TV, TikTok, commercials, or movies? Matt and Oren are joined by Maureen BharoochaCarlyn Hudson, and Roxy Shih in this panel discussion.  


The crew is back together since their last in-person episode in December 2023. And in this first of a two-episode series, they talk about their wins, staying balanced, what kind of hustles paid off in 2024, and what adventures lie before them for 2025! You won't want to miss this super fun conversation!!


Unpaid and Endorsements and Resolutions for 2025:

Matt's Endorsement: Go to bed by 10 PM. Leave your phone in the other room.

Oren's Endorsements: Actively unsubscribing from un-needed stuff. Shotdeck https://shotdeck.com/, Source Creative https://sourcecreative.com/, Frameset https://frameset.app/, and YouTube Premium https://www.youtube.com/premium. Following the Instagram of other commercial directors. And stressing less about the little things.

Maureen's Endorsements: Seeing a Naturopath, Dr. Koorjee in Santa Monica https://drkoorjee.com/. Swimming, meditation, infrared sauna, and sleeping better.

Roxy's Endorsements:

Carlyn's Endorsements: Playing in a team Tennis League. YNAB (You Need A Budget App) https://www.ynab.com/

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