DiscoverFilmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien SwabyEp 245: Vision, Leadership, and Legacy: Ramon Velez on Shaping Stories That Last
Ep 245: Vision, Leadership, and Legacy: Ramon Velez on Shaping Stories That Last

Ep 245: Vision, Leadership, and Legacy: Ramon Velez on Shaping Stories That Last

Update: 2025-07-14
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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien sits down with Ramon Velez—a media powerhouse whose career spans from AV tech and live broadcast to executive leadership, screenwriting, and mentoring Emmy-winning talent.

With experience at Google, ABC News, NBC, and Yahoo, Ramon shares invaluable lessons on navigating the evolving media landscape, leading multi-platform teams, and creating impactful stories in the digital age.

Key Takeaways:
  • How to build a dynamic career across multiple media sectors
  • The mindset behind mentoring top-tier creative talent
  • Lessons from working on high-stakes productions like presidential elections
  • Why technical fluency and creative storytelling go hand-in-hand
  • Ramon’s thoughts on the future of media and storytelling
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Ep 245: Vision, Leadership, and Legacy: Ramon Velez on Shaping Stories That Last

Ep 245: Vision, Leadership, and Legacy: Ramon Velez on Shaping Stories That Last

Damien Swaby