Ep 24: Empathetic Storytelling - The Power of Using Personal Experiences to Connect with Others featuring Kaitlynn Stein

<p>Welcome to another episode of "She's in Focus", a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering #femalefilmmakers​​​​​ and #femalevideographers from all walks of life and on every step of their creative journey. </p><p>In this episode Kel sits down with Kaitlynn Stein - a freelance producer, videographer and editor who is passionate about the impact of media on society. Kaitlynn studied at Drexel University where she has created some incredible projects, including a very personal documentary titled "Homeless Chronicles". Kaitlynn even won a student production award at the 2019 - Mid-Atlantic Emmy’s. She is currently building a video production business called KT Creative Media.</p><p>In this episode they discuss:<br>- <strong>** TRIGGER WARNING** su*cide, mental health</strong><br>- Kaitlynn's education and experience at Drexel University studying Entertainment Arts Management<br>- Getting her film start with news production as an intro to documentary-style filmmaking<br>- Winning a Regional Emmy Award for her student production<br>- The story of making her first documentary "Homeless Chronicles"<br>- Life after college, finding her first video producer job &amp; moving cross-country<br>- Interviewing techniques for tough subject matters<br>- The power of collaboration and working on passion projects<br>- Kaitlynn's upcoming short film<br>- Starting a creative media business<br>- Branching out into photography<br>- Battling mental health issues<br>- Coping skills that have helped Kaitlynn<br>- Knowing yourself and your needs and setting yourself up for career success<br>- The ways Kaitlynn wants to add to her filmmaking skills<br>- Main takeaway from Kaitlynn's story<br>- How you can support Kaitlynn as a filmmaker</p><p>CONNECT w/ KAITLYNN<br>✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynnstein/<br>✩ Website: https://kaitlynnstein.com/<br>✩ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ktcreativemedia/</p><p>CONNECT w/ KEL<br>✩ instagram: @therealkelgrant <br>✩ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelgrantn