14 episodes
Mixed Up | Saira Umar Saira Umar
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Mixed Up: Stories from a casual novel writer, musical theater geek, self-proclaimed fashionista, and a lover of all things magical and mythical.
Saira Umar tells not-so-common stories from her mixed-up, mostly average life.
Topics include (but not limited to): Story Times, Disney, Musical Theater, Animation, Art, Fashion, Writing and Books, YouTube and Social Media, and being a second generation, mixed-ethnicity Asian American.
Segments Include:
- EnSAIclopedia - Saira is given a random topic and must try to come up with something to say about it for 30 seconds.
- Mix Up of the Week Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support
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14. How I Got Into the Animation Industry (Part 2) | 2022 - 2024 Update
Today I'm picking back off where I left of at the end of 2021 with my search for a job in the animation industry. SPOILER, I did it! I got a PA job after ~25+ interviews at studios like Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, Dreamworks, and more!
- 2022 - 2024 Interview and Job Update
- Other Career Updates
Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira
YouTube | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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13. Resumes of Almost Successes | An Extensive List of Missed Opportunities
Today I talk about opportunities that just didn't work out for one reason or another-- from commission artwork that wasn't paid for, to a documentary series, to The Hunger Games Musical.
Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira
YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
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12. Getting into the Animation Industry | My Journey So Far (2021 Recap)
Today I talk about the dozen+ interviews I've had so far when trying to break into the animation industry. The positions were mainly Production Assistant (PA) jobs, but a few were Writer's Assistant/Script Coordinator and other assistant (Executive Assistant, Administrative) jobs! These were across ~7 studios/orgs, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, DreamWorks, Titmouse, and Warner Brothers. I talk about how I got the interviews, and briefly about the interview process, as well as lessons I learned along the way. Happy to discuss more on the topic or answer questions as well!
Agenda:
- Disclaimers
- 2021 Job Recap
- Lessons Learned
- 2021 TV Show/Movie/Book Recap
Keep up with me on socials:
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ | Podcast Instagram: @sairahannah_
YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email
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11. Resume of Failures | Every Rejection I've Had
Today I talk about every rejection or "failure" I've had, from Theater shows to Jobs, to other smaller opportunities, and what all of this has taught me. I also talk a little bit about what I've been up to the last 8 months, and preview what I'll be talking about in upcoming episodes... whenever they may be. :)
Time Stamps:
03:28 Theater
11:40 Jobs
24:00 Contests, etc.
25:00 Reflections & Lessons
Keep up with me on my socials!
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ | @sairahannah_
YouTube | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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10. Giant Ads of my Face | Working at a Professional Theater
Today we talk about our experiences in a local professional theater company. I recall my memories auditioning and doing summer camps there. Then I talk about being a model for their ad campaigns as well as some of the feedback that they gave me about my acting, singing, and dancing. I also explain how I started off as a camper and work my way to working there.
Show Notes
Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira
YouTube | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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9. Disney College Program | All About It
Today we talk about our favorite memories from living and working at Walt Disney World. I talk about the events I went to, locations I worked (over 25!), roles I would've liked, classes, tips, and regrets. Learn all about the experience of working at Disney for a semester from an alumni of the program!
Show Notes (YouTube Videos with more info)
Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_
YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com
Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support