Is There More? with Megan A Tully
Is There More? with Megan A Tully
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Welcome to Is There More?, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of creativity, relationships, and learning to Dialog. This docuseries dives into the stories of creators and their teams who have crafted extraordinary music, films, TV shows, events, and companies—often through the most challenging times with family, friends, co-creators, followers, and fans.
As Jaxon J. Huffman says, “The most entertaining thing you can do is create entertaining things. And the most healing thing you can do is create something extraordinary with those closest to you.”
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The podcast delves into topics such as emotional intimacy, resilience in relationships, mental health awareness, and the artist's journey. Episodes include raw discussions like the power of Appreciation Dialogs, personal narratives from couples overcoming adversity, and insights into the mental health conversation in Hollywood, aiming to highlight how creativity and connection can facilitate healing.
Welcome to Is There More?, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of creativity, relationships, and learning to Dialog. This docuseries dives into the stories of creators and their teams who have crafted extraordinary music, films, TV shows, events, and companies—often through the most challenging times with family, friends, co-creators, followers, and fans.
As Jaxon J. Huffman says, “The most entertaining thing you can do is create entertaining things. And the most healing thing you can do is create something extraordinary with those closest to you.”
What happens when you spend eight years chasing a dream—only to discover that achieving it can’t give you the validation you expected?Filmmaker Joseph Marconi spent eight years bringing his first feature film, *Baby Love*, to life.He endured rejection after rejection, raised the money however he could, lost his lead actress on the second day of production, and spent his nights rewriting while directing all day.But the greatest cost wasn’t the time, money, or exhaustion.For years, Joe carried the belief that finishing this film would finally prove something about him. Then he finished it—and the life-changing moment he imagined never came.The film couldn’t give him his worth. But it did show him what he was capable of.In this episode, we talk about:• What it really takes to make your first feature film• Turning rejection and anger into creative fuel• Why creativity is more like training for a heavyweight fight than waiting for inspiration• The relationship between sobriety, discipline, and healthy detachment• Why achieving your dream may not feel the way you imagined• Writing characters from your own psyche without realizing it• Finding the people who will champion your creativity• Why “the cavalry isn’t coming”—and what to do about itRESOURCES MENTIONED:📖 *The War of Art* by Steven Pressfield:https://a.co/d/04M1wRoz🎥 Mark Duplass’s 2015 SXSW Film Keynote — “The Cavalry Is Not Coming”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZeWOAliA6YIf you’ve ever believed that accomplishing one enormous goal would finally make you feel worthy, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more honest conversations with creators about turning their darkest moments into breakthroughs—and discovering what else might be possible.#Filmmaking #CreativeProcess #IsThereMorePodcast
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