Ep 05: The Power of Networking as a Multi-Service Creative Business Owner featuring Leah Kleiman

<p>Welcome 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>In this episode Kel sits down with Leah Jayne Kleiman - a Boston-based photographer, graphic designer, motion graphics artist, and video editor. She graduated from Northeastern University with a BA in Media Arts and concentration in Video Production. When she’s not creating content, Leah loves traveling, dancing, and meeting new people. </p><p>In this episode they discuss:<br>- Leah's filmmaking journey: high school &amp; college classes/internships/mentorships<br>- Starting Leah Jayne Productions<br>- The power of networking &amp; tips to grow your network<br>- Building a foundation of photography/media skills<br>- Building a portfolio<br>- Starting out/gaining clients with free-to-fee &amp; fake it til you make it methods<br>- Viewing your creations as "first drafts" and handling critiques<br>- Expanding Leah's skills and services to photography, motion graphics, and video editing<br>- Finding/creating business opportunities in the midst of the pandemic<br>- Leah's social media strategy<br>- The prospect of being a traveling creative entrepenuer<br>- The importance of creating for yourself<br>- Leah's upcoming projects<br>- How you can support Leah as a filmmaker</p><p>CONNECT w/ LEAH<br>✩ instagram: @leahjayneproductions<br>✩ website: https://www.leahjayneproductions.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 #femalefilmmaker 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=QUFFLUhqbVZ4V2xuOWU5VkdSS3d6cjllOFNEU3VtbmI1Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttX3loMnlwa1E5ZHhTR0o4ZFJ0cGtOdl