"Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz..."

GiGi Hightower
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"Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz..."

Join host GiGi Hightower as she offers you a comfortable weekly conversation with a top industry leader in Entertainment! Here's your chance to gain insight into the latest career information for newcomers and those wishing to continue their growth in the industry! Hear how the pros do it! Learn ways to turn those minor setbacks into major comebacks! "Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz..." is all about your betterment, and GiGi takes it seriously! Please join her! Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz...

Episodes

  1. 03/09/2023

    Entertainment Tax Filing w/ Thomas Durham

    Here is helpful information on how to approach filing your 2022 Entertainment taxes. Tax Analyst Thomas Durham shares what forms to use, who's eligible for ductions and so much more! In addition, as an investment advisor, Mr. Durham gives us some basics on how to begin saving and ways to look for starting investments. I can't wait for you to absorb this info!  Also, DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT YOUR WEBSITE mydeartalent.com I'm always open to suggestions for content and future guests you would like to hear from. So drop me an email: deartalentournextguestiz@gmail.com. Thank You!

    43 min

  2. 02/01/2023

    Location Scout for "The Chi", David Leonard, Part 2, S2 Ep 3

    Dear Talent, in part 2 of my conversation with David Leonard, he speaks on his extensive background in Television, Film, Acting and Voice-Over. David focuses on his growth in the entertainment business, to where he is today! You don't want to miss this week's "Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz..." He talks about everything from being the propane guy, who literally pushed a propane tank from area to area in order to provide heat for the cast and crew! David shares unique insight into his stint in the record industry and so much more!

    51 min

  3. 01/24/2023

    Location Scout for "The Chi", David Leonard, Part 1, S2 Ep2

    Dear Talent, we are very blessed to have David Leonard, one of the most humble success story's I have ever had the absolute pleasure of talking with and introducing to you. David shared so much information that I had to make it a 2 part series. He literally takes you through every step of his career! From His graduation from Columbia College Chicago to being an integral part of the production of "Empire", in addition to being a member of the SAG/AFTRA and the Directors Guild Association. He also shares with us the heartbreaking loss of his lovely and BOSS mother Shirley Hardy-Leonard; a very accomplished Author, Playwright, Actor, Activist, etc. David gives us more when he talks about his stint at a major recording label and much more! Pack a snack and sit back!

    58 min

  4. 01/15/2023

    Audio Engineer & Grammy Award Winner, Darius Lawrence S2 Ep1

    Welcome Talent! I'm GiGi Hightower, your host for "Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz...". I talk weekly with a professional from the vass spectrum of entertainment. This podcast is specifically designed to assist Talent with career information, no matter where you are in your growth. This week's guest is Audio Engineer, Grammy award winner and professor at Illinois Media School in Chicago, Darius Lawrence. You have to sit in with us and here the fantastic gems he drops! Also stop by the website and become part of the family, mydeartalent.com and you can even drop me a line at deartalentournextguestiz@gmail.com  Thanks so much! Looking forward to interacting with you!

    1h 6m

  5. 01/13/2023

    Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, Executive Director, Sheila Brown S1 Ep3

    Ms. Sheila Brown has got to be the most impressive Boss I've had the pleasure of speaking with. She's the Executive Director of the Cinecares Foundation at Cinespace Films in Chicago. Stop by the website and join the family! mydeartalent.com, and deartalentournextguestiz@gmail.com Thanks so much! Looking forward to interacting with you!

    44 min

  6. 02/04/2021

    SAG/AFTRA President (Chicago) Charles Andrew Gardner S1 E2

    Charles Andrew Gardner candidly shares a refreshing insight on his entry into the world of acting for, TV, Stage, and Film; His second term as Chapter President, of the Chicago chapter of SAG/AFTRA, in addition to offering tips on how to become a union member and so much more! Enjoy! 🎬

    51 min

  7. 01/24/2021

    Gobos Film & Entertainment, Val Gobos S1 E1

    Listen while Val openly shares her climb to success! From her beginnings in Chicago and the journey in between, to her new home in California! Everything about her moves in TV, Advertising, Scripting and more. Val Gobos, one of the many top professionals coming to you on  "Dear Talent Our Next Guest Iz..."

    56 min
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Join host GiGi Hightower as she offers you a comfortable weekly conversation with a top industry leader in Entertainment! Here's your chance to gain insight into the latest career information for newcomers and those wishing to continue their growth in the industry! Hear how the pros do it! Learn ways to turn those minor setbacks into major comebacks! "Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz..." is all about your betterment, and GiGi takes it seriously! Please join her! Dear Talent, Our Next Guest Iz...

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