Coffee with Karina

Country Thunder is a popular music festival that celebrates country music and brings together fans and artists in a lively and entertaining atmosphere. In this episode listen to Karina and Becky (@queenoftheharts24) talk about everything on and off stage! Country Thunder festivals typically feature performances by well-known country music artists, both established and up-and-coming. Attendees can enjoy live music across multiple stages, showcasing a variety of country music genres and styles. In addition to the main stage performances, there are smaller stages or acoustic sets where artists can connect with fans on a more intimate level. The festival often offers a range of activities and attractions beyond the music, such as food vendors, merchandise booths, interactive experiences, and even camping options for those who want to make it a multi-day event. It's a chance for country music enthusiasts to come together, enjoy their favorite artists, and immerse themselves in the country music culture.

This short clip is featured from podcast "Real Talk on the Ridge". To hear the full episode please see link for the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aXCRaE9RfE0ZcwijYgsiM?si=A20w1g5AR5aTxYFP2lnj1Q In this episode of "Coffee with Karina," join host Karina as she sits down with special guest Sheriff Grady Judd. Sheriff Judd is a highly respected law enforcement officer known for his dedication to serving and protecting his community. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a sheriff, the importance of community engagement, and the strategies employed to maintain public safety. Sheriff Judd shares his insights, experiences, and valuable advice for aspiring law enforcement professionals. So grab a cup of coffee and join Karina and Sheriff Grady Judd for an enlightening conversation about the vital role of law enforcement in our society today.

In this episode of "Coffee with Karina," join host Karina as she sits down with special guest Jack, the host of "Jack's Hollywood History" .Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Hollywood's rich and captivating history. Jack shares intriguing stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lesser-known facts about the iconic figures and moments that have shaped the entertainment industry. So grab a cup of coffee and join Karina and Jack for an engaging conversation that will transport you to the golden age of Hollywood.

Listen as Karina brings you along to a beautiful pool party in LA- This was an impromptu podcast episode with friends with actor/producer Vincent DePaul and Celebrity chef/actress Cali Norton talking about their new movie, "Christmas Couples Retreat".

It's time to spill the tea! 8 years after Shark Tank!! Not many people know the entire Fresh Patch story from its humble beginnings to today.. including most of our team! Hear Andrew and Karina's story, meet our core crew and get behind the scenes at Fresh Patch to hear how they grew they grew their start-up to the success story it is today. Featuring our Fresh Patch Crew: James Carnegie, Jason Jones, Laurie Feld, Kristine Lopez, Andrew Ortiz, and Patches! ======= This conversation was recorded after an outdoor tea ceremony prepared by Kristine.. As you'll hear in the episode- the team shared their stories sat around a cool vintage living room in Malibu. What a great day to spend together and share each other's journeys with the company!

The women behind Fire Starter Studios are working on some fascinating projects right now: Rachel and Kimberly are working on a feature documentary on the History of Suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge and the impossible success of the underdog iron workers, bridge painters and they're saving lives. They're also in the process of building one of the first woman-owned certified sound stages in Los Angeles. Knowing nothing about stage builds, Rachel and Kimberly embarked on this path together to further women's opportunities in the entertainment industry.

1 on 1 update with Karina - updates to the podcast and what you can expect for next few episodes on the road with her! LA, LAS VEGAS, MIAMI and LONDON

Mark S. Graham (Director) has directed over 100 plays and musicals including the premiere of Elizabeth Fuller's Me and Jezebel at The Actor's Playhouse. Mark worked with Ms. Fuller to develop the play from her book. He has produced and directed Me and Jezebel in productions across the country including a production starring Jim Bailey. Mark directed John O’Hern's Rooster in the Henhouse at Theater Row. At Feinstein’s in NYC, he directed Barbara Schottenfeld’s cabaret act. Mark staged a musical version of Dark of the Moon narrated by Werner Klemperer at The Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. He directed the premiere of Sweetspot, a comedy about golf addiction by John O' Hern. He directed E. Katherine Kerr in Ann Richards, Backwards in High Heels at The Abingdon Theater. At The Theatre for The New City, Mark recently co-directed Renovations, a new play by William Russell. Mark has directed and co-produced Stan Lachow's Harry and Thelma in The Woods in readings with Rue McClanahan and productions at The New Jersey Rep and The Hollywood Playhouse. He is currently developing a play about the life of William Shakespeare, entitled Shakespeare in The Dark by Mary Jane Schaefer, which will be read at the National Arts Club in September. For ten years, Mark was a producing partner with the late Tony Award winning producer Lester Osterman. He began his career as general manager of Lucille Lortel's White Barn Theater. Mark is a founding member of The Downtown Cabaret Theater in Bridgeport, Ct. Mark has an MFA in directing from the University of Connecticut. He has served as a board member of Westport Country Playhouse and Playhouse on the Green. In addition, Mark is a thirty year member of The Theatre Artist's Workshop. What the critics have said: "The story is delightful, the writing is entertaining, and what comes out of Bette’s mouth is priceless" — New York Post "Delicious" — The New York Times "A Sparkling two-hander…Elizabeth Fuller, playing herself, lends the evening both authenticity and a touch of the surreal…" — London Times

Listen to Karina chat it up with singer-songwriter, Kelsey Hickman! She wows audiences worldwide, relentlessly playing residencies at several Music City venues, including the infamous Tootsies Orchid Lounge. A sweet singer with a smart-ass kinda soul, Kelsey’s passion and all-in approach to life spills over into her vocals and stage performance, allowing her to bring the party to any stage. Kelsey’s artistry continues to show through her powerful vocals., Kelsey says, “I want to write and perform music that my listeners can connect with. If I’ve done that, I’ve done what I’ve been put on this earth to do.” In 2022, Kelsey began working with Don Miggs (singer, songwriter, and record producer who has worked with Mick Fleetwood and Tower of Power.) to produce her reinvented sound, a mix between rock and country flavors. New song "Novocaine" is out now - and it's awesome!

Karina is a fan of Free AF! "HOW ARE THESE NOT ALCOHOLIC?" - This is where Lisa comes in.. Lisa King is most well known as founder of Kiwi social enterprise Eat My Lunch. She was 2019’s MYOB Woman Entrepreneur of the Year and a 2019 New Zealander of the Year finalist after starting Eat My Lunch from her home kitchen in 2015. Now in 2020, she has created AF Drinks, underpinned by a new social mission of its own. I WAS MADE TO FEEL REALLY SOCIALLY AWKWARD. THAT’S WHERE THE IDEA FOR AF CAME FROM — NOT JUST A PRODUCT, BUT A WORLD WHERE IT’S OK TO MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS AND TO DO THAT WITH CONFIDENCE. Enter AF Drinks With Eat My Lunch now humming along, Lisa’s new start-up is helping people explore a new relationship with alcohol. It all started when Lisa connected her bouts of vertigo to her beloved gin-and-tonics and decided to give up the drink for a while. She quickly realised there were very few good alternatives to alcoholic drinks. “Either they didn't taste that great or they were really expensive.” There was a clear gap in the market – not just for a nice, grown-up AF drink, but for a brand that could lead an attitude shift. Lisa could see her new alcohol-free life being permanent but she got a lot of push-back. “It's like, ‘What's wrong with you? Are you pregnant?’ I was thinking I'm making a really good choice here, but I was made to feel really socially awkward. That’s where the idea for AF came from – not just a product, but a world where it’s ok to make your own decisions and to do that with confidence.”

Karina speaks with Lucy and Anouchka about the making of and premiere of "Mother of The Year".. What their journey looks like and what filmmaking tips they've earned along the way. Follow on IG for updates: https://www.instagram.com/_mother.of.the.year_/

Listen in to Karina and Vanessa have a behind-the-scenes talk about everything acting related.. From promoting "Christmas Couples Retreat" at Sundance to what they did in between takes on set and how they learned their lines last minute, to my favorite.. dopamine dressing!! @The.Crowned.Survivalist @vanessa.meadows VanessaMeadows.com

Greetings! Happy almost-September! This episode snippet is to let you in on what's going on in the world of Karina and TallulahFilms.com. Look for more of these in the future and in the meantime check out Karina's Column https://council.rollingstone.com/u/e620cc36-15aa-492d-96c7-a05d66da5df6 PHOTO CREDIT : Paige Elizabeth Photography

Karina had an absolute blast talking to one of her favorite country stars, Tyler Rich!! Listen in as they talk dogs, Disney, life on the tour bus, and everything in between. Authority Magazine Article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/meet-nashvilles-rising-stars-tyler-rich-56afc4fab749 Raised in Northern California, Tyler Rich found his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in Economics, Tyler moved to LA to pursue a different game of numbers — music — exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist. His fanbase has grown organically from Sacramento to Nashville where in 2017 he signed a record deal with The Valory Music Co. and a publishing agreement with Big Machine Music. While introducing his amplified sound and infectious energy coast to coast, the 2018 CMT Listen Up and 2019 Pandora Artist has toured with Brett Young, Justin Moore, LANCO, and Dustin Lynch, plus shared bills alongside Sam Hunt, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay and more. Enlisting Tyler as one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know, Rolling Stone touts him as “the newest member of country music’s radio-minded incoming class, with a homecoming king’s swagger and a valedictorian’s songwriting smarts.” SiriusXM chart-toppers GOLD-certified single “The Difference” and “Leave Her Wild” set the tone for his debut album TWO THOUSAND MILES, a reference to the distance between Los Angeles and Nashville as both he and his wife, actress Sabina Gadecki chased their dreams and embraced a bi-coastal relationship before officially settling in Tennessee. While inspiration has been specific, the collection reflects feelings all people have in common — the need for acceptance, devotion, and places to call their own. Tyler connected virtually, recording the aptly-titled “Feels Like Home,” from a makeshift home studio as musicians added parts from their respective spaces and finding an overwhelming response of 3 million+ views on TikTok with a demo of “Better Than You’re Used To.” His latest single has now amassed over 28M+ global streams to date and reminds others to remember your value. His empathetic spirit extends to animals too with Rich Rescues, an initiative he began while on tour to raise awareness for pet adoption. In addition to joining Chris Lane on the road, Tyler brought his own TWO THOUSAND (MORE) MILES TOUR nationwide. Visit TylerRich.com for dates or follow on Instagram and TikTok.

We're so thrilled to have Martha on!! Martha Patterson Coolidge was born on August 17, 1946 in New Haven Connecticut. She studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design, but changed majors, becoming the first film major at the school. She attended and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she received her Master's degree in Fine Arts. Coolidge's diverse project range has given her a reputation for eclectic taste. Among a long list of working with Hollywood's finest, Coolidge also discovered great talents like Nicolas Cage (Valley Girl (1983)), Val Kilmer (Real Genius (1985)) and James Gandolfini (Angie (1994)). In addition to working with talented artists, Coolidge has received many awards for her work. Recognition has included a Best Director "Spirit" Award from the Independent Feature Project West, the "Crystal Award" from Women in Film, the Maverick Award from the LeFemme Film Festival, the distinguished "Robert Aldrich Award" from the Directors Guild of America, the "Breakthrough Award" from Women, Men & Media, and "Lifetime Achievement Awards" from Methodfest, the Dallas Film Festival, a "Big Bear" from the Big Bear Film Festival and the "Award for Artist Excellence in Film" from Rhode Island School of Design. She has been inducted into the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame and the Museum of Television and Radio, and also helped found the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers, Inc. and the IFP. An avid horsewoman. Ms. Coolidge breeds and shows Paso Fino horses and holds several National Championship titles. She is married to the award-winning production designer James H. Spencer and has one son, Preston, named in honor of one of her idols, playwright and film director Preston Sturges. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Celebrity Loop

Dr Justin Harris was part of the team at Integrative Medicine that helped Karina get back to her health after a bad car accident in January. There's so much great info in this episode regarding mindset and healing and Karina getting over her fear of having her bones cracked!! (which ended up being amazing!) Dr. Harris has his own awesome podcast called "A Life Well Lived" - We've listened, and you should too!! https://anchor.fm/justin-harris8/episodes/My-Intro-estp69?fbclid=IwAR0vvo-lDnqatRURZPFXyy2Qt6o8NTMNoT7d7zFE9dDaXyc8utKuHrp5ouo Art Credit: @kxlvinzhxng

Singer-songwriter Cash Crawford releases her new single, “Save Myself.” As a female musician, Cash is growing, healing, evolving, and learning all through her own shadow. “How could you love me, when I didn’t love me” a cutting-edge hook line that explains Cash saving herself this time. Listeners get an inside look of the singer's light and dark sides, but most refreshingly her impeccable honesty. Embracing the feelings and emotions of healing, Cash faces her own challenges and focuses on the light that comes from positivity instead of blaming others for past mistakes. Don Miggs, a multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Mick Fleetwood and Tower of Power, as well as fronting the band Whole Damn Mess and touring with artists such as ZZ Top and Cheap Trick, produced the single. "Save Myself" is my version of acknowledging that, at a time, I looked to others for my happiness," says Cash. Through bold and emotional lyrics, Cash, who once felt like a nobody and later accepted her imperfections, found her own self-worth. Cash says, “After some very deep personal battles, I had to spend time getting to know myself all over again as well as take responsibility for ways I had wronged myself but blamed others. It’s about my journey in becoming my own hero.” Cash’s powerhouse vocals are distinctive, and her ability to empower other women through lyrics is undeniable. Becoming her own hero, the gypsy singer continues to make waves in Nashville as she begins a new self-love musical journey. Cash is no stranger to the music industry, spending over 20 years as a noteworthy vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer. As an artist, she has earned Rising Star, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year Nominations for her solo projects. Cash has won Best Singer-Songwriter for the Toronto Indie Music Awards in 2012/2013. In 2019, Cash released “Stevie”, her single written about her idol Stevie Nicks, with David Tolliver. “Save Myself” is set to be released on Friday, May 27th.

ERIC GOLDBERG - Aladdin “The Genie” This was a live recording with Disney Studios.. ERIC GOLDBERG (Animator) is renowned for his role in creating and supervising the animation of the Genie character for “Aladdin,” for directing “Pocahontas” and the “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Carnival of the Animals” sequences for “Fantasia/2000,” along with numerous other achievements. He is the recipient of the 2011 Winsor McCay award from ASIFA-Hollywood for lifetime achievement in animation. Among his recent work, he created new animation for the Cirque du Soleil show, “Drawn to Life,” at Disney Springs in Orlando, Fla. He has also contributed animation to a variety of projection shows and special projects for Disney Parks and Experiences around the world. Goldberg’s animation knowledge started early, creating flip books at age six and moving on to making prize-winning Super 8 films from the age of 13. After attending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, majoring in illustration, Goldberg became a full-time assistant animator to legendary director Richard Williams on “Raggedy Ann and Andy.” He went on to direct countless TV spots for Williams in London before coming to Los Angeles to serve as director of animation on the Emmy®-winning “Ziggy’s Gift.” Returning to London, he co-founded Pizazz Pictures, a commercial studio with a world-wide clientele. Goldberg joined Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1990 to supervise the animation of the wise-cracking Genie in “Aladdin.” He then co-directed “Pocahontas” (1995), and animated the feisty satyr Phil in “Hercules” (1997). His directing stints on “Fantasia/2000” were a labor of love and were inspired by both George Gershwin and the legendary theatrical caricaturist Al Hirschfeld, who served as artistic consultant. Other Disney credits include “The Princess and the Frog” (for which he supervised Louis, the trumpet-playing alligator, earning him his third Annie Award for best character animation), “Winnie the Pooh” (supervising Rabbit and the “Backson Song” sequence), and “Wreck-It Ralph” (helping to flesh out the character of King Candy). He also served as head of animation for 2013’s Oscar®-nominated short, “Get a Horse!” and recently was the director, writer, and a supervising animator for the animated shorts “Disney Presents Goofy in How to Stay at Home.” Goldberg and wife, Susan, a talented artist and art director in her own right, have two daughters, Rachel and Jenny, who both work as artists in the entertainment industry.

Cat is a writer, actor, producer, filmmaker and women’s rights/race activist. She's the director and lead on the short film, "Fifty Four Days" .. She is a gender expert and gender advisor to the United Nations. She is proud of being both state school educated and an Oxford University alumni, where she specialized in race and women’s resistance. When tragedy strikes, a spirited young woman turns to wild swimming in search of answers. By swimming each day at dawn and forming an unlikely friendship, she learns to accept her grief and the grief of those around her. Starring Cat White, Celia Imrie, Josh Williams, Juliet Cowan and Delroy Brown. Fifty Four Days is written and executive-produced by White, with BAFTA nominated Manon Ardisson, Chiara Ventura, Sam Cryer, Ellie Gibbons and Karina Michel also on board as EPs, co-produced by Ella Greenwood and directed by Phoebe Torrance, Fifty-Four Days is a Kusini Productions film in association with Intermission Film, ArdImages UK & Broken Flames Productions. It is made in partnership with Soul Cap, Dry Robe & Seabirds. Fifty-Four Days is currently in post-production and is due for release in summer 2022. To find out more visit KusiniProductions.com

Listen to Karina and Alex talk everything rock climbing...! The Disney+ Earth Day special "Explorer: The Last Tepui,” from National Geographic, follows elite climber Alex Honnold (“Free Solo”) and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent climb up a 1000 foot sheer cliff. Their goal is to deliver legendary biologist and National Geographic Explorer Bruce Means to the top of a massive “island in the sky” known as a tepui. The team must first trek miles of treacherous jungle terrain to help Dr. Means complete his life’s work, searching the cliff wall for undiscovered animal species. The one-hour special is the newest installment of National Geographic’s long-running "Explorer” series. This Earth Day, learn why the tepuis – much like the Galapagos – are a treasure trove of biodiversity worth protecting. The one-hour special streams on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd.