True story: Alie Flierl is one of the most inspiring writers. Yep. Right up there at the top.

Listen to our convo with Alie about her "overnight success," which only took over a decade of hard work. We chat about breaking in, building a community, rejection, and ... did Jason Statham really steal her bike? Only our listeners know.

So get those earbuds in and get inspired!

Resources from this episode:

• Alie Flierl's LInkTree
• Sadie's new album, Victory Boulevard

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Zach Bandler shares his unique path from actor to filmmaker, all while creating a niche of highlighting the challenges of those afflicted with dementia. Now, he has a lane, financial support, and a purpose more powerful than just "entertainment."

You're going to want to watch his short film, Koko Suzanne | Omeleto, and listen to this because we quite literally have life-saving advice included.

If you want to learn how you can create your own niche, join Zach's Symposium on June 24th, "Finding Your Niche: Buck Trends to Build a Career with Purpose"

Resources from this episode:

• Zach's site
• Zach on IG: @zachbandler
• Koko Suzanne | Omeleto (short film by Zach)
• Zach's Symposium

Pipeline Podcasts:
All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.

YouTube:
Watch full (read that as "most ... maybe not any" because Jeanne is tired) episodes on YouTube.

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Sadie and Jeanne talk with Susan Gorrell, Executive Director of Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.

Sure, the convo started off in places we never expected, but stick around ... because Susan drops incredible advice on fests and more. Film festivals not only highlight incredible talent, but also provide great networking opportunities for indie filmmakers.

The festival runs April 18-25, 2026 (always in April, so plan ahead).

Resources:

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

Pipeline Podcasts:
All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.

YouTube:
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@jeannevb
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Dive into our affordable education platform, Symposium, for live events and on-demand.

Enter Pipeline's Contests:
Script Pipeline—Screenwriting/TV/Pitch
Film Pipeline—Short Scripts/Films
Book Pipeline