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Forging Your Own Path with Sika Stanton
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Sika Stanton describes herself as a photographer turned filmmaker. That’s the super simple version of this reinvention story. On the podcast this week, we dig into complexity behind that her two leaps: What it took for Sika to leave a 9-to-5 to make her way as a freelancer.
And then, now, to pursue a MFA in cinematography at the incredibly competitive The American Film Institute, in Los Angeles, California. A tiny percentage of professional DPs (directors of photography) and camera operators in the industry are Black women, and Sika is determined to join their numbers.
In this episode, you’ll learn...
- How Sika and I connected and where she’s at in her career journey [2:28]
- How Sika has reinvented herself and pivoted her career over the years [4:17]
- Making the leap from employee to freelancer [6:19]
- Sika’s first steps into the world of freelancing and how her work has changed since then [9:47]
- Why Sika made the decision to pursue a graduate degree [13:27]
- Using creative problem solving as you make your career leap [18:04]
- How Sika forged her path in an industry with little representation for Black women [20:42]
- Why it’s vital to have a vision for where you want to go in your career [26:38]
- The personal growth Sika has experienced in her career leap [28:24]
- What Sika wishes she’d known before she took her leap [31:05]
- How to find support and take the first courageous step in your own career leap [34:14]
If you’re waiting for a sign to take your career leap, be sure to tune into this episode.
Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode23
Connect with Sika
Sika’s Bio:
Sika Stanton is an African-American filmmaker from Portland, Oregon. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Cinematography at the American Film Institute Conservatory and holds a BA in Studio Art from Stanford University.
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Manage episode 326519126 series 3081530
Sika Stanton describes herself as a photographer turned filmmaker. That’s the super simple version of this reinvention story. On the podcast this week, we dig into complexity behind that her two leaps: What it took for Sika to leave a 9-to-5 to make her way as a freelancer.
And then, now, to pursue a MFA in cinematography at the incredibly competitive The American Film Institute, in Los Angeles, California. A tiny percentage of professional DPs (directors of photography) and camera operators in the industry are Black women, and Sika is determined to join their numbers.
In this episode, you’ll learn...
- How Sika and I connected and where she’s at in her career journey [2:28]
- How Sika has reinvented herself and pivoted her career over the years [4:17]
- Making the leap from employee to freelancer [6:19]
- Sika’s first steps into the world of freelancing and how her work has changed since then [9:47]
- Why Sika made the decision to pursue a graduate degree [13:27]
- Using creative problem solving as you make your career leap [18:04]
- How Sika forged her path in an industry with little representation for Black women [20:42]
- Why it’s vital to have a vision for where you want to go in your career [26:38]
- The personal growth Sika has experienced in her career leap [28:24]
- What Sika wishes she’d known before she took her leap [31:05]
- How to find support and take the first courageous step in your own career leap [34:14]
If you’re waiting for a sign to take your career leap, be sure to tune into this episode.
Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode23
Connect with Sika
Sika’s Bio:
Sika Stanton is an African-American filmmaker from Portland, Oregon. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Cinematography at the American Film Institute Conservatory and holds a BA in Studio Art from Stanford University.
46 Episoden
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