Today I'm picking back off where I left of at the end of 2021 with my search for a job in the animation industry. SPOILER, I did it! I got a PA job after ~25+ interviews at studios like Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, Dreamworks, and more!- 202

13. Resumes of Almost Successes | An Extensive List of Missed Opportunities

Jan 18th, 2022 26m

Today I talk about opportunities that just didn't work out for one reason or another-- from commission artwork that wasn't paid for, to a documentary series, to The Hunger Games Musical.Twitter & Instagram: @princessSairaYouTube | Ko-Fi | Ema

12. Getting into the Animation Industry | My Journey So Far (2021 Recap)

Jan 5th, 2022 54m 31s

Today I talk about the dozen+ interviews I've had so far when trying to break into the animation industry. The positions were mainly Production Assistant (PA) jobs, but a few were Writer's Assistant/Script Coordinator and other assistant (Execu

11. Resume of Failures | Every Rejection I've Had

Oct 21st, 2021 32m 44s

Today I talk about every rejection or "failure" I've had, from Theater shows to Jobs, to other smaller opportunities, and what all of this has taught me. I also talk a little bit about what I've been up to the last 8 months, and preview what I'

10. Giant Ads of my Face | Working at a Professional Theater

Feb 6th, 2021 34m 43s

Today we talk about our experiences in a local professional theater company. I recall my memories auditioning and doing summer camps there. Then I talk about being a model for their ad campaigns as well as some of the feedback that they gave me

9. Disney College Program | All About It

Jan 30th, 2021 1h 3m

Today we talk about our favorite memories from living and working at Walt Disney World. I talk about the events I went to, locations I worked (over 25!), roles I would've liked, classes, tips, and regrets. Learn all about the experience of work

8. Days, Weeks, Months & Planets | How They Got Their Names

Jan 23rd, 2021 39m 14s

Today we talk about how the days, weeks, months and planets get their names (hint: Roman & Norse Gods) and how latin roots are still in our everyday language, including how the romance languages differ (French, Spanish, English) and their roots

7. It's all Greek to me! | Greek Mythology & Culture, History, Facts + Quiz

Jan 16th, 2021 58m 54s

Today I talk about my love for Greek Mythology and the different classes and research I've done for it. Matthew takes a pop quiz and I re-teach him some Greek Myth not-so-basics. I talk about book series and tv shows based on Greek & Roman cult

6. The Best of Things in the Worst of Years | Favorites of 2020

Dec 29th, 2020 46m 12s

Today we talk about our favorite TV Shows, Movies, Books, Foods, Activities, and other highlights of the year!MentionedNetflix: Emily in Paris, Start-Up, Mismatched, Masaba Masaba, Never Have I Ever, The Circle, BLACKPINK Light Up The Sky, En

5. To AP or not to AP | AP classes are a joke... take as many as you can!

Nov 21st, 2020 59m 18s

Today we discuss the AP classes we took in high school and if they are worth taking. What's the difference between AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, and College Classes? Are they really harder, and do colleges care?We also discuss the education sys

4. Disney University, Disney Field Trips & College Courses (Part 2)

Nov 7th, 2020 40m 5s

Today Saira talks about her Disney Field Trip in College as well as the Business class that came with it, and the YES Programs (Youth Education Series) that take you backstage. She also talks about her Moana ride design project that was for thi

3. Disney Field Trips (Part 1) | All About School Trips to Disney

Oct 17th, 2020 55m 47s

In today's episode, Saira discusses her high school senior year field trip to Disney World. She reviews the agenda and shares some tips and funny stories, and talks about their Musical Theater Workshop.Twitter and Instagram: @_princessSaira_

2. Hindsight is 2020 | School & Jobs, Disney Parks, and other effects of COVID-19

Sep 19th, 2020 41m 34s

Today Saira talks about the year 2020 was-- what the expectations vs. reality were, how quarantine and COVID have changed things for the better and worse. Topics include how schooling and education has changed, hobbies, the environment, and abo

1. Your Friendly Neighborhood Saira | Introduction & Get To Know Me Tag

Feb 28th, 2020 27m 19s

Hello everyone!In this first episode of Mixed Up, Saira explains both the title of the episode, the title of the podcast, and the origins behind her name. She talks a little bit about her background and many interests including Disney, reading

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