Mixed Up | Saira Umar

Saira Umar
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Mixed Up | Saira Umar

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

  1. 03/22/2024

    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 Anchor | Apple Podcasts |

    26 min

  2. 01/18/2022

    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 Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    26 min

  3. 01/05/2022

    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

    55 min

  4. 10/21/2021

    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

    33 min

  5. 02/06/2021

    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

    35 min

  6. 01/30/2021

    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

    1h 3m

  7. 01/23/2021

    8. Days, Weeks, Months & Planets | How They Got Their Names

    Today we talk about how the days, weeks, months and planets get their names (hint: Roman & Norse Gods) and how latin roots are still in our everyday language, including how the romance languages differ (French, Spanish, English) and their roots. Join us into this deep (ish) dive into etymology, astrology, and pop cultures' use of Latin, Roman & Classical words. Show Notes Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    39 min

  8. 01/16/2021

    7. It's all Greek to me! | Greek Mythology & Culture, History, Facts + Quiz

    Today I talk about my love for Greek Mythology and the different classes and research I've done for it. Matthew takes a pop quiz and I re-teach him some Greek Myth not-so-basics. I talk about book series and tv shows based on Greek & Roman culture. Show Notes Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube | Ko-Fi | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    59 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Saira Umar
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Saira Umar

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