Slice of Life": A Juneteenth Celebration with Kashka Hopkinson and Ms. Sarah Jené
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In a very special episode, the thrifty twosome explore the origins of Juneteenth and welcome two vendors that will be featured at an upcoming Los Angeles festival, June 19, 2021. Kashka Hopkinson is the founder and chef of cannabis infused pop-up pizzeria, Stoney Slice and Sarah Jenè is a Mississippi based collage artist who has taken a hobby and turned it into a full fledged business. We love to see it!
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Going Hard For No Reason with Alex Marshall-Brown
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The Budget Baes are back at it with stunt woman/actress, Alex Marshall-Brown. Alex indulges us in conversation about what it's like being a Black, female stuntwoman in Hollywood (doubling for Octavia Spencer!!), having her face used in video games and how she went viral overnight for sitting on a church lawn.
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The Du's and Don'ts of Life with Ruth Du
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Mak and E discuss their battle with boredom and debate accents vs. dialects before welcoming special guest, producer/director, Ruth Du. Ruth shares her parent's inspiring immigration story, details her experience coordinating the AT&T Hello Lab with Lena Waithe and talks about creating films on a budget.
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Not Your Type of Comedy with Kyle June Williams
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Mak and E sit down with the fantastic, resourceful comic and VO artist, Kyle June Williams! Kyle chats about life post-NYU, the path she paved for herself in the comedy world, and her love of bikes and old ladies (potentially in that order)!
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Risky Business with Lexi Graboski and Barbara Blaylock
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Sometimes we just WANNA GRAB A COFFEE. This week's topic is "Look Ma, I started a business". We sat down with actor turned greeting card designer, Lexi Graboski and health economist, Barbara Blaylock to discuss how and why they decided to be their own bosses. We sure love a good risk- reward story!
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Extroverting with Devere Rogers
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The Bae-dies of Thrift reveal some fast-money schemes and sit down with Actor Devere Rogers. Devere gives us the tea for living on a limited budget, creating intention for your dreams and working with Broadway icon, Patti LuPone.
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Deathbed Confessions with Carly Usdin
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The budget baes are back in the same city and the clown is-a-plenty! They welcome director/writer, Carly Usdin as they discuss their comic book success within the LGBTQIA community and how to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Carly's first feature, Suicide Kale, is now available on iTunes and Amazon Prime.
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Getting Civic with it (na na na na nana ) with Theresa Saso and Andoni Elias Nava
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On this episode of We Have Jobs We Swear presents: Wanna Grab a Coffee?, Mak sits down with Theresa Saso, a former grunge band rocker turned civil servant and Andoni Elias Nava a Hollywood director and producer with a soft spot for tenant rights. This week’s theme is: It’s My Duty. We discuss tenants rights, the unhoused community at Echo Park lake and their inspiration behind running for local council.
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For Women, By Women (FWBW) with Erica and Makeda
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As Women’s History Month comes to an end, Mak and E share personal stories of inspirational female mentors, and discuss their favorite female-led films and music. In light of recent attacks on the AAPI communities, they also offer resources for folks that are in need of healing and support during these times.
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WHJWS presents "Wanna Grab a Coffee"
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While Erica vacations in a snowy land far from WiFi, Mak sits down to virtual coffee dates with guests Zyaire Daley (a clothing designer/photographer) and Caroline Bloom (French/American actress/creator) to discuss being a multi-hyphenate with this week's coffee topic: Where the Hell's My Hat?
info_outline**Warning ** this episode includes a story of suicide and conversation of those who have been accused of sexual misconduct. If you or anyone you know has had thoughts about suicide, here is the National Suicide Prevention Hotline : (800) 273-8255