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Figuring Out Your Creative Identity — with Aya Karadzhova - 063

Jun 26, 2023

44:45

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Episode notes

Introduction

1min

The Story of a Filmmaker

5min

How to Be a Filmmaker Slash Director

3min

How to Keep Coming Back for More Projects

2min

How to Be a Successful Director and Filmmaker

2min

How to Apply for a Working Visa in Bulgaria

6min

How to Invest in Yourself as a Creative

5min

The Struggle of Being a Female Filmmaker

3min

How to Be a Successful Female Entrepreneur

2min

10.

How to Make Clients Listen Soon

2min

11.

How to Stand Your Ground When You're a Creative

3min

12.

The Importance of Passion Projects

4min

13.

The Aha Budget Moment

3min

14.

The Importance of Consistency

2min

15.

How to Find Yourself on Instagram

2min

How do you set yourself up for success if odds are against you? In this episode, we have a chat with filmmaker director, Alexandra 'Aya' Karadzhova. From a young age, Aya discovered her passion for storytelling and the art of filmmaking. However, her journey was far from easy. Despite her talent and dedication, she encountered challenges upon her arrival in the US, struggling to break through the competitive American film industry coming from Bulgaria. If you've been held back by your background, culture, or gender - you'll find this episode to be inspiring.

Follow Aya:

Aya: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lostinayaland⁠⁠

Connect with Paul & Ed:

Edward: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠

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⁠https://www.youtube.com/@midconvo⁠