Ep 02: Owning the Title of Filmmaker and the Importance of Process in Business with Kourtney Cassanova

<p>Welcome back to another episode of "She's in Focus", a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering #femalefilmmakers​ and video creators from all walks of life and on every step of their creative journey. </p><p>If you've been following my journey for a while you know that I'm Kel, an aspiring filmmaker from NJ that is hoping to turn my passion into something more. </p><p>Today, I am so excited to feature Kourtney Cassanova, a 24-year old digital content creator, video editor, and filmmaker based in New Jersey. She launched her video production company, Cassanova Media in November of 2019 because she wanted to help others create higher quality content in the social media space, especially Black women creators. </p><p>In this episode we discuss:<br>- Calling yourself a "filmmaker"<br>- Inspiring others with your journey and believing in yourself against all odds<br>- Surrounding yourself with a community that pours into you<br>- Kourtney's video production services, mission + journey <br>- The importance of process and successful client relationships<br>- Kourtney's goals for her business + the evolution since 2019<br>- How Kourtney is trying to level up as a filmmaker/creator<br>- Using social media as a way to showcase who you are<br>- How you can support Kourtney as a filmmaker</p><p>CONNECT w/ KOURTNEY<br>✩ instagram: @kourtneycassanova_ &amp; @cassanovamedia<br>✩ youtube: ​<br>✩ blog: www.kourtneycassanova.com<br>✩ website: ​www.cassanovamedia.com</p><p>CONNECT w/ KEL<br>✩ instagram: @therealkelgrant <br>✩ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelgrantnj<br>✩ business/collaboration/sponsorship inquiries: kelgrantt@gmail.com</p><p>If you or someone you know is a female filmmaker and would like to be a featured guest on the podcast, send an email to the address above :)</p><p>MY GEAR: </p><p>✩ Podcast Software: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZ4V2xuOWU5VkdSS3d6cjllOFNEU3VtbmI1Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttX3loMnlwa1E5ZHhTR0o4ZFJ0cGtOdlB3VEFtTlJhT0lOZURZMlZaQm1TZUZ