Everyone Is...with Jennifer Coronado

Slightly Disappointed Productions

The intent of this show is to engage with all types of people and build an understanding that anyone who has any kind of success has achieved that success because they are creative thinkers. So whether you are an artist, a cook, a bottle washer, or an award-winning journalist, everyone has something to contribute to the human conversation.

  1. The Mom Jar

    12/11/2025

    The Mom Jar

    Earlier this season Jen dedicated an episode to her Dad. Now it is her Mom’s turn. Fight on Linda.  www.slightlyprod.com

    14 min
  2. Vicki Dobbs Beck-When Magic Happens

    11/20/2025

    Vicki Dobbs Beck-When Magic Happens

    Some careers read like a straight line. This one is a map of brave detours, timely breakthroughs, and the stubborn belief that story and technology belong together. Vicki Dobbs Beck—VP of Immersive Content at Lucasfilm and ILM—to unpack how a kid from Kirkland, Washington, rode a love of books and big ideas to help launch ILMxLAB and push real-time storytelling into the mainstream. We trace the arc from a palm-tree dream of Stanford to an unlikely first win at ILM: drafting the company’s first business plan by interviewing senior creatives and stitching their wisdom into direction. From there, the conversation travels through Lucasfilm’s early experiments in location-based entertainment and the visionary but early Lucasfilm Learning, where a mystery about disappearing ducks introduced project-based, no-single-answer learning—an immersive idea before VR could carry it.   When real-time rendering finally hit cinematic quality, the door opened for ILMxLAB. Vicki breaks down the creative-operational engine behind XR: align high-fidelity media with interactivity and give audiences agency without sacrificing story.   If you’re building a creative career, rethinking education, or chasing the edge of immersive tech, this conversation will change how you plan and how you dare. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves story and innovation, and leave a review.   www.slightlyprod.com

    53 min
  3. Ahmed Best: The Poetry Behind It

    11/06/2025

    Ahmed Best: The Poetry Behind It

    What happens when rhythm, science, and vulnerability collide inside one artist? We sit down with Ahmed Best to explore a creative life that refuses boxes: a South Bronx kid raised by drums and physics, a performer who treats movement as first language, and an educator who teaches students to design for feeling rather than stumble into it. Ahmed opens up about being an “emotional athlete,” choosing vulnerability on cue, and why social media’s loudness can’t replace true listening. He walks us through his Dramatic Narrative Design framework at USC—start with the emotion you want the audience to feel, then build story choices to deliver that outcome with intention.   We also talk frankly about Jar Jar Binks and the cost of pioneering performance capture. Ahmed helped shape tools and techniques still used across film and games, yet the backlash nearly ended the work he loved. His reflections aren’t bitter; they’re practical, generous, and deeply human. He explains how to endure critique without losing truth, why mastery is a series of new beginnings, and how returning to Star Wars came from love rather than nostalgia. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more curious listeners can find us. www.slightlyprod.com

    58 min
  4. Jerry Becker: The Road to Train

    10/23/2025

    Jerry Becker: The Road to Train

    A loud Cleveland house. Nine kids. A basement full of drums and harmony guitars.  We sit down with Jerry Becker, Train’s multi-instrumentalist and music director to trace a winding creative path—from a rejected teenager who formed his own band to a music store employee who told a stranger in a Steelers hat that his team “sucked,” then sold him a saxophone and changed his life. Jerry takes us inside the machine of a modern touring act: how set lists are shaped, how transitions breathe, and why almost everyone in the band plays drums.  We talk about the lost art of album narratives, the rise of high-quality home recording, and the urgency of finishing a song while the idea is still in the air. The biggest curveball? A four-year plunge into Broadway. Jerry, Pat Monahan, and drummer Matt have written dozens of songs for a stage adaptation of Begin Again, discovering the thrill and terror of hearing other voices carry their melodies. It’s the hardest writing he’s done—and the most clarifying.   If you care about the craft of live music, the realities of today’s music business, and the courage to say yes before you know how, this conversation will hit home.  Follow along, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. www.slightlyprod.com

    53 min
  5. Kim Libreri: “The Matrix” of Innovation

    10/09/2025

    Kim Libreri: “The Matrix” of Innovation

    ** Episode Note: We did have some audio issues with this episode, but it was too good a conversation to keep on the shelf! Tech visonary Kim Liberi, walks us through the mindset that carried him from early console graphics and London VFX labs to the painterly breakthroughs of What Dreams May Come, where live action became living brushstrokes using optical flow and fine-art sensibilities to his ground breaking work on the Matrix films, and his most recent incarnation as CTO of Epic Games.   The conversation opens into simulated worlds and the convergence of film and games. Kim breaks down how procedural cities, photogrammetry, and Unreal Engine’s real-time rendering shift power back to creators—letting directors dial weather on set, game designers craft cinematic beats, and teams reuse systems without losing soul.  If you’re curious about how math, art, and collaboration turn into wonder—on set and on screen—Kim's path is one that will resonate with you.  www.slightlyprod.com

    42 min
  6. Jessie Creel Returns: Advocating for your Health

    09/25/2025

    Jessie Creel Returns: Advocating for your Health

    When our close friend, Jessie Creel first appeared on Everyone Is..., she was battling what she thought was pneumonia. That persistent cough eventually led to a shocking diagnosis: lung cancer, despite Jessie never having smoked a day in her life.  In this deeply moving conversation, Jessie shares her journey from that initial realization—losing an ocean swim she should have won—to assembling a world-class medical team at City of Hope and Stanford. With remarkable clarity and even moments of humor, she explores how cancer treatment intertwines with mental health, family dynamics, and systemic healthcare challenges. "Anyone who has lungs can get lung cancer," Jessie emphasizes, pushing back against the stigma that often accompanies the diagnosis. She reveals startling statistics—40% more women die of lung cancer than breast cancer—while questioning why mammograms are standard preventative care but lung CT scans aren't. Join us for this conversation about advocacy, community support, and finding strength in vulnerability.   www.slightlyprod.com

    59 min
  7. The Ballad of Two Ton Ernie

    05/08/2025

    The Ballad of Two Ton Ernie

    This episode is dedicated to Jen's father who passed away on February 8,2025.  "Rage, rage against the dying of the light."- Dylan Thomas www.slightlyprod.com

    18 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    Jessica Manning-Brose- Content and Contentment

    Jessica Manning-Brose takes us on a journey through her unique cultural upbringing and creative evolution. Growing up in Sweden with a Swedish mother and a musician father from Harlem, Jessica's family faced significant challenges when they moved to Minneapolis. The cultural differences in family support and financial hardships only strengthened their family bond and set the stage for Jessica's creative path.   Jessica shares how the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed her shift from live music to becoming a content creator, allowing her to embrace a love for fashion, design, and thrifting. Her aesthetic journey reflects a harmonious blend of vintage and contemporary styles, creating a timeless look that resonates both online and offline. Embracing authenticity, she highlights the empowerment found in building a genuine social media community. In the realm of business ownership, Jessica candidly discusses the complexities of managing finances and insurance as an influencer while balancing personal and professional life. Emphasizing the power of slow living, she encourages listeners to savor life's small moments and pursue passions at their own pace.   www.slightlyprod.com

    56 min
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The intent of this show is to engage with all types of people and build an understanding that anyone who has any kind of success has achieved that success because they are creative thinkers. So whether you are an artist, a cook, a bottle washer, or an award-winning journalist, everyone has something to contribute to the human conversation.

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  • Creator
    Slightly Disappointed Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Everyone Is...with Jennifer Coronado
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