Turning Hurt Into Art

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Marina Aris @marinaaris_ founder of the Brooklyn Writers Company @bklynwritersco speaks about how that organization creates a community for new and established writers looking to self publish. This convo dives pretty deep into art, creativity and finding the beauty in hardships and hurt. We also learn about Ms. Aris’s writing style, her upcoming books, the inspiration behind them, what led her to writing, and so much more…Full podcast on YouTube and all podcast platforms. @TomBenteyMedia

#BrooklynWritersCo #writersjourney #writing #poetry #creativelife #inspiration #motivation #books #reading #novels #memoirs #creativejourney #marinaaris #TomBenteyMedia #Art #ArtistLife #AlmostFamous #Podcast #WritersLife #CatherInTheRye #JDSalinger

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Thomas Alava Edison Series: Ep. # 1 Learning From Failure

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Thomas Alva Edison

Episode # 1

Learning From Failure.

Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about Thomas Edison’s childhood in Milan Ohio and Port Huron, Michigan. Not a terribly gifted student, Thomas Edison thrived in learning independently and loved work from a very early age. Saving a young boy from an oncoming train changed the course of his life forever. To show his gratitude, the boy’s father taught young Thomas Edison the new Morse telegraphic system. Edison exceed at Telegraphy and began to develop ways which improved the technology. Thomas Edison’s father was an interesting character who both succeeded and failed throughout his life. Young Edison learned that failure is not the end, just another opportunity to succeed.

#ThomasEdison #Edison #MilanOhio #PortHuronMichigan #EdisonPapers #MenloPark #EdisonNJ #EdisonMuseum #Inspiration #Motivation #Inventor #Telegraph #Telegraphy #RailRoad #Boston #NewYork #ThomasWatson #AlexanderGrahamBell #Morse #Inventor

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Lessons for Filmmakers/Actors from “The Sound of Metal” on AmazonPrime.

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The simplicity of “The Sound of Metal” makes it so compelling and powerful. Here are some great lessons from the this amazing film.

#TheSoundOfMetal #Film #Filmmaker #Director #Writer #Actor #Oscars #Metal #RockBand #Prime #AmazonPrime #IndieFilmmaker #Filmmaker #Teacher #RizAhmed #DariusMarder

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The Humanity in “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix

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When I first heard of “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix, I thought it was a joke. My goodness was I wrong. In this video, I break down why that film is so exceptional. Oh the humanity!!!

#MyOctopusTeacher #Netflix #Filmmaker #Actor #Writer #Documentary #Film #Series #Content #Creator #Producer #Ocean #Octopus #Nature #FreeDiver #Scuba #UnderWater #Oscars #BestDocumentary

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Starting an Acting Career later in life.

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Starting an Acting Career later in life.

A recap of the tips provided in TBM Podcast # 7 with actor Gemma Mcllhenny. Many people out there want to get back into or begin an acting career in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. It is totally possible and I break down the process that Gemma outlined.

If you have passion for acting or for anything really, the time is now to take control of your life.

#acting #actor #film #television #actingcareer #sagaftra #philly #nyc #director #series #creative #passion #arts #writer #TomBenteyMedia #TBM #Podcast

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Working with Actors Bruce Dern and Jeremy Piven. TBM Podcast # 8, “Last Call” writer Greg Lingo

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Writer/Producer Greg Lingo @lingogreg of the new comedic film “Last Call” starring Jeremy Piven @jeremypiven, Taryn Manning @tarynmanning, Jamie Kennedy @thejamiekennedy, Cheri Oteri @cheri_oteri, Gary Pastore @garry_pastore, and Bruce Dern, talks about the challenges and triumphs of making his first independent film, his “day job” as a prominent real estate developer, his Philly roots and the inspirations for this Darby PA. based film, working with A-List actors, why the Jersey Shore is so special, filming in New Jersey, his distribution strategy, upcoming projects and so much more.

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“Last Call” is currently available on Prime and Cable VOD.

#indiefim #lastcall #JeremyPiven #BruceDern #Philly #independentfilm #jerseyshore #Comedy #darbypa #tarynmanning #production #newjerseyfilm #newjerseytaxincentives #movies #distribution #moviedistribution #cablevod #AmazonPrime #TomBenteyMedia #TomBenteyMediaPodcast #TBM

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Acting as a Second Career with Gemma McIlhenny

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Pursuing Acting as a second career with Gemma Mcllhenny.

In TBM Podcast # 7, I talk with talented working actor Gemma Mcllhenny. She speaks about taking acting classes with her mother as child, then embarking on a career in Philadelphia law enforcement with her FBI Agent grandfather as her guide, the process of returning to acting as an adult after over 16 years on the force, her approach to acting and auditioning, memorable roles including working as Phylicia Rashad’s stand in on CREED, growing up with West Philly’s own Will Smith, hopes for the future, and so much more.

I met Gemma through established actor James Ciccone and she plays the role of “Ovella” in my new series, “The American Benefactor” which is currently making the film festival rounds. I’m also pitching the series to various production companies and distribution networks.

You can view the first episode here:

#actor #actinglife #auditioninglife #creatives #passion #passionpursuit #secondcareer #lawenforement #philadelphia #philly #onset

#audition #actingclasses #pursuitofhappiness

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TBM Episode # 6 Singer Julie Immerman

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Full @youtube video in bio, and available on all @podcast platforms.

Lovely and talented, Julie Immerman @candidlyjuliet speaks about her love and passion for music. We talk about her trip to the grammy’s in high school, meeting Pavarotti, studying Opera at @USCEDU, performing at and R&B showcase and meeting Stevie Wonder and Sting, creating demo records, working with music producers, her creative process, musical influences, being on a shelved reality show, current projects, favorite songs and so much more.

#podcast #musicindustry #videopodcast #recorddeal #demo #MusicProducer #creativeoutlook #creativeapproach #singer #lyrics #opera #steviewonder #grammys #usc #realityshow #songs

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Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Ep. # 5: Award Winning Journalist Michael Hill

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Award Winning Journalist Michael Hill @michael.d.hill of NPR WNYC’s Morning Edition @npr @wnyc @morningedition speaks @TomBenteyMedia #Podcast about growing up in Newark, NJ, what led him to journalism, his legendary career, impactful stories, his journalistic approach, the state of journalism, his new role at Morning Edition, advice to young people looking to break into the industry, creating your own content, and much more.

Available on @YouTube @Spotify @ApplePodcasts @TomBenteyMedia

#MichaelHill #MorningEdition #NPR #WNYC

#Journalism #ThePress #Media #Correspondent #NewsCaster #TheMedia #TomBenteyMediaPocast #TBM

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Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Ep. # 4: Managing Principal at Mint Financial, Sam Mangiapane

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Managing Principal at Mint Financial, Sam Mangiapane speaks about the “Game Stop” controversy, tips for new members of the work force with long term savings, his take on the current state of the stock market and much more.

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