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Starting Artists

Host Tony Sadowski interviews makers across a variety of media at varying stages of their careers, aimed at inspiring new and aspiring content creators to overcome obstacles in the way of starting their own dream projects. Get insight into their experiences and inspirations, and find out what they've learned along the way!

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12 | Sonya Ballantyne, Creative Native Writer & Filmmaker

October 07, 2022 • Tony Sadowski • Episode 12

The pop culture references are flying in this conversation with Sonya Ballantyne. From growing up on a reservation, desperately wanting better representation in the media she loved, to writing for a Walking Dead video game and creating pro wrestling-based films that marry her personal life with her undying love for the squared circle...Sonya's story is wonderful and winding.

Touching on themes of the importance of representation, creating the stories you're not seeing in the world, hope, and endurance in the face of self-doubt and adversity...we also dig into everything from Star Wars to Property Brothers.

Sonya sees inspiration everywhere. It's exciting to hear about her knack for turning it into something unique and personal.

Starting Artists is hosted by Tony Sadowski, owner of media production and voiceover company Spec Communications, LLC.

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