Mixed Up | Saira Umar

About 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

Publisher

Saira Umar

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2020

Latest episode

22 Mar 2024

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Mar 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 (www.twitter.com/_princessSaira_) & Instagram (www.instagram.com/_princessSaira_): @princessSaira YouTube (www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com (mailto:mixedupsaira@gmail.com) Anchor  (https://anchor.fm/saira-umar)| Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298) | --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

2. 

   18 Jan 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 (//www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi (//www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar)| Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com (mailto:mixedupsaira@gmail.com) Anchor (https://anchor.fm/saira-umar)| Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFHkZja1jLzXeHMixBCrc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

3. 

   5 Jan 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 (//www.twitter.com/_princessSaira_) & Instagram (//www.instagram.com/_princessSaira_): @_princessSaira_ | Podcast Instagram (//www.instagram.com/sairahannah_): @sairahannah_ YouTube (//www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi (//www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar) | Email (//mixedupsaira@gmail.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

4. 

   21 Oct 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 (https://www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar (http://www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar) | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com (mailto:mixedupsaira@gmail.com) Anchor (https://anchor.fm/saira-umar) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFHkZja1jLzXeHMixBCrc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

5. 

   6 Feb 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 (https://sairaumar.weebly.com/ep-10-giant-ads-of-my-face.html) Twitter & Instagram: @princessSaira YouTube (//www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar (http://www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar) | Email mixedupsaira@gmail.com (mailto:mixedupsaira@gmail.com) Anchor (https://anchor.fm/saira-umar) | Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFHkZja1jLzXeHMixBCrc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

6. 

   30 Jan 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 (https://sairaumar.weebly.com/ep-9-disney-college-program.html) (YouTube Videos with more info) Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube (//www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi (//www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar) | Email (https://mixedupsaira@gmail.com/) mixedupsaira@gmail.com (https://mixedupsaira@gmail.com/) Anchor (https://anchor.fm/saira-umar) | Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298)| Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFHkZja1jLzXeHMixBCrc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

7. 

   23 Jan 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 (https://sairaumar.weebly.com/ep-8-days-weeks-months--planets.html) Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi (https://www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar) | Email (https://mixedupsaira@gmail.com/) mixedupsaira@gmail.com (https://mixedupsaira@gmail.com/) Anchor (https://anchor.fm/saira-umar/episodes/8--Days--Weeks--Months--Planets--How-They-Got-Their-Names-epcd3u) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298)| Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFHkZja1jLzXeHMixBCrc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

8. 

   16 Jan 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 (https://sairaumar.weebly.com/ep-7-its-all-greek-to-me.html) Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube (//www.youtube.com/sairaumar) | Ko-Fi (//www.ko-fi.com/sairaumar) | Email (//mixedupsaira@gmail.com) mixedupsaira@gmail.com (//mixedupsaira@gmail.com) Anchor ( https://anchor.fm/saira-umar) | Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mixed-up-saira-umar/id1501979298) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFHkZja1jLzXeHMixBCrc) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

9. 

   29 Dec 2020

   6. The Best of Things in the Worst of Years | Favorites of 2020

   Today we talk about our favorite TV Shows, Movies, Books, Foods, Activities, and other highlights of the year! Mentioned Netflix: Emily in Paris, Start-Up, Mismatched, Masaba Masaba, Never Have I Ever, The Circle, BLACKPINK Light Up The Sky, Enola Holmes, Over the Moon, Princess Switched Switched Again, Jingle Jangle, Boss Baby Back in Business Disney+: Magic of Animal Kingdom, One Day at Disney, Imagineering Story, Inside Pixar, Marvel 616, Mulan, Soul Other: The Challenge (MTV), Alex Rider (Prime), Cleopatra in Space (Peacock) Captive Kingdom (Jennifer Nielsen), A Song of Wraiths and Ruins (Roseanne Brown), Archer at Dawn (Swati Teerdhala), The Glittering Court (Richelle Mead), All the Stars and Teeth (Adalyn Grace) Sidenote by ASAP Science (Also the Best Milk video), Coco Caliente, Paper Team, Q Anon Anonymous, Pod Save America, Today Explained Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

10. 

    21 Nov 2020

    5. To AP or not to AP | AP classes are a joke... take as many as you can!

    Today we discuss the AP classes we took in high school and if they are worth taking. What's the difference between AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, and College Classes? Are they really harder, and do colleges care? We also discuss the education system in general and how academic pressure can lead to less learning. Twitter & Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

11. 

    7 Nov 2020

    4. Disney University, Disney Field Trips & College Courses (Part 2)

    Today Saira talks about her Disney Field Trip in College as well as the Business class that came with it, and the YES Programs (Youth Education Series) that take you backstage. She also talks about her Moana ride design project that was for this class, and the new Disney firework show she designed (that's on YouTube now!) Social Media: www.about.me/sairaumar YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar Instagram and Twitter: @_PrincessSaira_ Email: mixedupsaira@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

12. 

    17 Oct 2020

    3. Disney Field Trips (Part 1) | All About School Trips to Disney

    In today's episode, Saira discusses her high school senior year field trip to Disney World. She reviews the agenda and shares some tips and funny stories, and talks about their Musical Theater Workshop. Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

13. 

    19 Sept 2020

    2. Hindsight is 2020 | School & Jobs, Disney Parks, and other effects of COVID-19

    Today Saira talks about the year 2020 was-- what the expectations vs. reality were, how quarantine and COVID have changed things for the better and worse. Topics include how schooling and education has changed, hobbies, the environment, and about Disney parks re-opening. Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/sairaumar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

14. 

    28 Feb 2020

    1. Your Friendly Neighborhood Saira | Introduction & Get To Know Me Tag

    Hello everyone! In this first episode of Mixed Up, Saira explains both the title of the episode, the title of the podcast, and the origins behind her name. She talks a little bit about her background and many interests including Disney, reading & writing, art & musical theater. She also answers a fun get to know you tag-- find out the last time she cried, if she uses sarcasm, and most shockingly, what color her eyes are! Social Media: www.about.me/sairaumar Email: mixedupsaira@gmail.com Get To Know You Tag from here: http://www.onyixtus.com/2018/02/07/get-know-tag-15-fun-questions/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saira-umar/support)

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