The Nourish Podcast

Applications are now open for The Filmmaker Reset Circle, a new weekly group coaching space for filmmakers navigating burnout, disconnection, uncertainty, and misalignment in their work and life. Learn more and apply at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠members.thenourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community + Coaching Support @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheNourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel speaks with director and Art of Documentary co-founder Mark Bone about how our relationship with ambition can evolve throughout a creative career.Together, we explore:• When ambition serves us; and when it begins to cost us• Separating our identity and sense of worth from our work• The role validation and ego can play in a creative career• Knowing when an ambition is still worth pursuing• Learning to say no as our priorities evolve• Finding meaning and purpose beyond what we accomplishAt one point, Mark shares a question that has become important in his own work and life: At what cost? It opens up a larger conversation about what we’re pursuing, why we’re pursuing it, and whether our ambitions still fit the people we’re becoming. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning what you’re working toward, or redefining what success means to you, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Nourish at thenourish.community or follow @thenourish.community

As mentioned in the episode, director Michael Fagan is leading “How to Get Work: Without Losing Yourself in the Process,” a live, three-hour workshop about building a more sustainable freelance career.Two sessions are available:August 26 at 6:00 p.m. ET⁠https://luma.com/howtogetwork⁠August 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET: ⁠https://luma.com/howtogetworknourish--Episode Description: Do you need to live in Los Angeles or New York to build a meaningful career in film?In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel speaks with Josh Carrasquillo, President & Executive Producer of Taproot Pictures, about building a nationally respected production company from Grand Rapids, Michigan.Together, we explore:• Creating opportunities outside the major film hubs• Why relationships and trust are foundational to growth• Building reputation and momentum beyond your local market• The role culture has played in Taproot’s longevity• Making the most of wherever you are todayIf you’ve ever questioned whether you need to be somewhere else to build the career you want, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Nourish at www.thenourish.community or follow @thenourish.community

As mentioned in the episode, director Michael Fagan is leading “How to Get Work: Without Losing Yourself in the Process,” a live, three-hour workshop about building a more sustainable freelance career.Two sessions are available:August 26 at 6:00 p.m. EThttps://luma.com/howtogetworkAugust 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET: https://luma.com/howtogetworknourishThis is the first paid Nourish event offered outside the gatherings included with a community membership.In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel speaks with Michael about the work behind consistently finding work.Known for directing campaigns for brands including Best Buy, LG, and PayPal, Michael shares how creative focus, relationship-building, outreach, and visibility helped him move beyond the feast-or-famine cycle.We discuss:• Why trying to be everything to everyone can limit your opportunities• How choosing a clearer creative lane changed Michael’s career• Building relationships that lead to work• Staying visible without feeling inauthentic• Creating momentum during rejection and slow seasons• Balancing ambition, family, and financial responsibilityThis podcast explores Michael’s story and philosophy. The workshop provides a deeper look at the tools, systems, and habits he uses in practice.Learn more about The Nourish Community at www.thenourish.community or follow @thenourish.community.

Applications are now open for The Filmmaker Reset Circle, a new weekly group coaching space for filmmakers navigating burnout, disconnection, uncertainty, and misalignment in their work and life. Learn more and apply at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠members.thenourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community + Coaching Support @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheNourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel sits down with producer, production executive, and Nourish coach Paige DeMarco for a conversation about leadership, emotional maturity, communication, and personal growth within the filmmaking industry.With nearly 20 years of experience producing commercials, branded content, television, music videos, and still photography, Paige has led countless productions while navigating the realities of clients, deadlines, uncertainty, conflict, and the human dynamics that exist behind every creative project.Rather than offering formulas or management tactics, this conversation explores a quieter, more grounded approach to leadership, one rooted in presence, self-awareness, curiosity, and trust.• How to remain grounded when everyone around you feels stressed or overwhelmed • Why emotional steadiness is one of the most underrated leadership skills • How to navigate conflict and difficult personalities without losing yourself • The importance of clear communication and healthy boundaries • Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness • How to lead from your values instead of fear, ego, or people-pleasing • What “quiet authority” looks like in practiceWhether you’re a producer, director, editor, cinematographer, freelancer, or simply someone growing into greater responsibility, this episode is an invitation to rethink what effective leadership really looks like.Join the Nourish Community for weekly conversations, live events, coaching, and meaningful relationships with filmmakers pursuing wellness, purpose, and sustainable creative careers.Visit www.thenourish.community or follow us on Instagram @thenourish.community

The Inner Frame is now live in The Nourish Community. Join filmmakers from around the world for a year-long journey of twelve recurring monthly gatherings, weekly live events, meaningful conversations, and ongoing support as you build not only a meaningful career, but a meaningful life. Learn more at www.thenourish.community.Over the past four years, the Nourish Community has hosted hundreds of conversations with filmmakers around the world. While every story has been different, many of the same deeper questions have continued to emerge.In this solo episode, Jon Bregel introduces The Inner Frame, a new year-long rhythm of twelve recurring monthly gatherings that now serves as the foundation of the Nourish Community. Rather than simply announcing a new series, Jon reflects on why structure matters, how meaningful growth rarely happens by accident, and why the inner life we cultivate ultimately shapes the careers we build.In this episode you’ll discover:• Why The Inner Frame emerged from four years of community conversations• How structure creates space for intentional growth• The difference between building a successful career and a meaningful life• Why the questions beneath our work often matter mostJoin the Nourish Community for The Inner Frame, weekly gatherings, live conversations, workshops, coaching, and an aligned community of filmmakers building meaningful careers and meaningful lives.Visit www.thenourish.community or follow us on Instagram @thenourish.community.