Share what's flowering and what seeds you've been planting in your creative life!
WIFVNE's Networking Wednesday is an opportunity to connect, share resources, and learn in a low-key environment.
Introduce yourself to others who can encourage and support you. Share what you are working on and what you are working towards. Let us know what you can offer and what support you seek.
Our host
Erica Brookhyser is an accomplished voiceover artist with over 15 years of performing experience. A trained opera singer, Erica completed her voiceover training at Edge Studio in New York. Her background in vocal performance, acting, teaching, and foreign languages brings extra versatility to Erica’s natural vocal richness. A sought-after VO for corporate videos and commercials, her client list includes The Washington Post, Nokia, Thomson Reuters, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Johns Hopkins University among others. www.EricaBrookhyser.com
And our Guests
Liz Eng's involvement with SAG-AFTRA and her various roles within the organization highlights her commitment to supporting fellow actors and the industry at large. Her volunteer work as Secretary and involvement in committees like the Strike Captain Committee and SAG Awards Viewing Committee demonstrate her dedication to her union. Additionally, Liz's role as co-chair of the NextGen Committee underscores her interest in nurturing emerging talent and promoting diversity in storytelling. Her passion for filmmaking, particularly in uplifting underrepresented communities, reflects a desire to use her skills and platform to amplify important voices and perspectives. IG: @LifeOfLizEng
Taneshia Nash Laird is the President & CEO of the Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center. She is the co-author of Still I Rise: A Graphic History of African Americans and has co-produced two films, Battle Sounds: A Hip Hop DJ Documentary and Black Terror.
Currently the Director of Casting for Asylum Casting located in the heart of Faneuil Hall, Melissa Paradice began her journey as a 2004 Emerson College graduate with a BA in Theater Education, and took her first job casting in New England in 2004 with Maura Tighe. Since then she has cast thousands of commercials, voiceovers, industrials, live events, films and tv shows. Melissa is quick to laugh, and you’ll be sure to hear it when she does, it is loud and distinct. Melissa truly loves the moments when the blending of the industry she loves and the educational foundations she studied in college allow her bring out the best in talent to meet client needs.
Maren Rossman is the Founder and Creative Director of Anchor Artists, which provides representation of phenomenally talented artists. Anchor's divisions include hair and makeup, wardrobe and prop stylists, manicurists, tailors, set builders and art directors. Maren began her career as stylist and has more than three decades of industry experience.
