This my second Introduce Yourself Weekend post,
First – Thank you to RB for an awesome Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar yesterday! So insightful, inspiring, and fun! We really appreciate all the wisdom and candor that RB shares when answering members questions. Also, Amanda always does an outstanding job facilitating.
For what it’s worth my fellow Stage32 members, I remember hearing RB’s interview on Pilar Alessandra’s “On The Page” podcast, back in December of 2014 and it was his no-nonsense practical approach to support and change how creatives from all walks of life can gain access and get involved in this industry that really struck a chord in me 8 years ago. I recall RB stating to Pilar (paraphrasing) that he created Stage32 because LinkedIn is “where ideas go to die” and I couldn’t agree more, so I joined Stage32 in early 2015 and I’m so grateful for this awesome platform and all its offerings.
I strongly encourage all members to please continue to invest in your career. You can do that by taking some Stage32 on-line courses, webinars or participating in industry executive feedback sessions. There are so many offerings and its one of the many reasons why Stage32 is very best resource in this industry folks. As RB mentioned yesterday during the AMA, “Be the CEO of YOU” – It’s your career so
“Get Some” because no one is going to give it to you!
Lastly, to all the new Stage32 members, I can’t recommend enough attending the next AMA with RB in the future. It will inspire you to “stay the course”, learn to deal with industry feedback realizing even for someone like me, a 60-year-old former United States Marine, stage actor and now IT Professional for the past 30 years, that “You are not too old and it’s not too late” to pursue your creative vision.
Semper Fi,
Matt Falkowski
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Matt Falkowski Hi Matt, thanks for your post. Yes, “RB” is an inspiration to us all. He shares everything with so much passion; it’s infectious I guess, because I just can’t give up on my work as a writer/director!
And yes, as I approach my 66th birthday, you are right in saying it’s never too late. Here’s wishing you every success.
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Hi Matt, are you looking for new screenplays?
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Thank you for your service, Matt Falkowski. The AMA was incredible! I come away with a bag of advice each AMA. Stage 32 has other great AMAs in the Lounges too. I suggest everyone watch out for those.
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Thanks for encouragement!
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Completely humbled and honored, Matt. Thank you for taking the time and for all the recognition. A ton of time, work and effort go into all the AMA's and, of course, all the offerings that we have on this platform and my team works tirelessly and selflessly to assure that we cover all bases and provide an upper echelon experience each and every time.
Also means to the world to me that my words and guidance have resonated with you. Made my day.
Thanks to you, Geoff, as well. Entirely grateful.