Balancing Acts Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Roy Wanguhu
Podcast Overview
<p>Passion. Pixel. Resilience</p>
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Publishing Since
10/3/2025
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May 23, 2026
Lathan Hodge on Hollywood, BET, Script Sales & the Future of Storytelling | Balancing Acts Podcast Ep. 10
In Episode 10 of Balancing Acts, Roy Wanguhu sits down with executive producer Lathan Hodge for a deep conversation about storytelling, Hollywood, media evolution, and surviving decades in the entertainment industry. From working in Chicago newsrooms and producing at BET to selling scripts, launching syndicated television, and navigating the future of AI and digital storytelling, Lathan shares invaluable lessons from over 35 years in film, television, and media. This episode explores:• Building a career in Hollywood• Selling scripts and producing television• The realities of distribution and syndication• Working with Chuck D, BET, and major networks• AI’s impact on creators and filmmakers• Why storytelling and cultural preservation matter• Mentorship, creativity, and longevity in media If you're a filmmaker, producer, storyteller, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with wisdom, history, and practical insight from someone who has truly lived the journey. 🎧 Watch & Listen:https://taplink.cc/balancingactsofficial Follow Balancing Acts for more conversations with filmmakers, creatives, and industry leaders shaping the future of storytelling.
January 23, 2026
Earned Not Given | Kesten’s Journey in Filmmaking, Storytelling & Creative Longevity | Balancing Acts EP 9
Earned Not Given. In Episode 9 of Balancing Acts, Roy Wanguhu sits down with filmmaker Keston to talk about building a filmmaking career from the ground up — through trial, collaboration, and years of earned experience. From learning storytelling at Pixar University, navigating the early days of YouTube-era content, and landing long-term clients, to evolving his creative philosophy and redefining how filmmakers get paid for their value — this episode is a candid look at what it really takes to last in the industry. Keston also shares insights on gear, lenses, documentary vs narrative work, and how he’s balanced family life alongside a demanding creative career. This is a conversation about craft, growth, and the long game. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: Early mentorship and creative collaboration Story-first filmmaking principles Client retention and creative boundaries Gear insights from real-world use Balancing family and filmmaking 🎧 Listen now on Balancing Acts.
January 2, 2026
Passion Still Wins: Jason Joseffer on Life as a Cinematographer
Cinematographer Jason Joseffer joins host Roy Wanguhu to reflect on nearly two decades as a DP in San Francisco. From high school cable access TV and film studies at UC Santa Cruz to news cameraman work and a traditional AC path, Jason shares how closely studying DPs shaped his eye and career. He dives into his camera journey from the Panasonic HVX200 and Canon 7D to the RED SCARLET family and how building DIY gear early on deepened his respect for the tools. Jason talks artistic intent over paychecks, director-led vision, and the realities of documentary filmmaking, fatherhood, and freelance life. The conversation also touches on shooting abroad, the uncertain future of the industry, thoughts on AI vs real-world capture, and why passion projects still matter most.
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