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A series of blogs by  Shanna Forrestall of Forrestall Consulting. 

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We Can Hear U

The idea for We Can Hear You was to provide a group of "friends" with a sacred space and some bright colored body paints to "express" something they have had trouble putting into words. Being a filmmaker, I knew this could create an opportunity for stunning visuals that might inspire others as well.

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Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 7 - "The Power of Photography to Tell Personal Story"

For Episode 7 of Not Just Small Talk , recorded at the historic Women’s City Club of Pasadena, my special guest is Michael Whitehurst of Michael Whitehurst Photography - a talented and creative photographer that I’ve partnered with quite a few times in the past year.

As you can see in this fun photo, he’s not afraid to task risks in his work. He makes custom photography unique and fun!

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Not Just Small Talk - Ep. 5 - "A Passion for Food"

For Episode 5 of Not Just Small Talk , recorded at the historic Blinn House/Women's City Club of Pasadena, my special guest is Chef Carmen Richardson - a passionate chef who’s culinary skills bring creativity to the dinner table.

She talks about her process to create food that impacts, and why dining together is an important ritual. Learn more about Chef Carmen at www.chefcarmens3cs.com.

#notjustsmalltalk #shannanigans #podcast

Listen to the Interview Now - https://youtu.be/5RVc2DegLQg

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Tea Time with the Future

Yesterday I had tea with a lovely young man and his mother.  Patrick, who now works with me weekly on editing projects for the digital content work we do for clients, is a wonderful fella I've known for a few years now.  

He's a shining example of the kind of unique workers we can hire when we look outside the "norm."  I met Patrick through the AMVA (www.actorsforautism.org) program that takes young people just out of high school and teaches them practical film/production skills.  He's been a terrific asset and his intelligence, wit and work ethic continue to amaze me.

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