If You Make It, We Make It, with Blaine Hogan
SUMMARY
In this conversation, Kim Rapach interviews Blaine, an actor and creative director, about his experiences in the entertainment industry and his journey towards healing and recovery. They discuss the importance of creating a supportive and holistic environment for artists, the power of vulnerability and authenticity, and the significance of facing fear and taking risks. Blaine shares his family motto, which emphasizes kindness, courage, embracing failure, and doing things even when afraid. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of self-love, healing, and community support.
KEYWORDS
entertainment industry, healing, recovery, holistic health, vulnerability, authenticity, fear, risk-taking, self-love, community support
TAKEAWAYS
- Creating a supportive and holistic environment is crucial for the well-being of artists in the entertainment industry.
- Vulnerability and authenticity are powerful tools for personal and artistic growth.
- Facing fear and taking risks is essential for personal and professional development.
- Self-love and healing are transformative and can lead to a fulfilling life and career.
- Community support plays a vital role in the journey towards healing and recovery.
TITLES
- The Transformative Power of Self-Love and Healing
- The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity in Art
SOUND BITES
- "I just feel really, really lucky to have the opportunity to meet so many"
- "He is kind, vulnerable, authentic."
- "I took a photo is what I did, like a real amateur."
CHAPTERS
00:00
Introduction and Background
Introduction and Background
04:27
Connecting Through Shared Experiences
Connecting Through Shared Experiences
10:27
The Journey of Healing and Creativity
The Journey of Healing and Creativity
20:27
The Pressure of Success and the Normalization of Struggles
The Pressure of Success and the Normalization of Struggles
27:35
The Importance of Self-Care and Embracing Creativity in All Aspects of Life
The Importance of Self-Care and Embracing Creativity in All Aspects of Life
38:11
The Power of Storytelling and the Impact of Personal Growth
The Power of Storytelling and the Impact of Personal Growth
41:11
Family Motto and Embracing Fear
Family Motto and Embracing Fear
42:30
WOW Outro.MOV
WOW Outro.MOV
Creators and Guests
Guest
Blaine Hogan
For nearly a decade, Blaine acted professionally (SAG-AFTRA, AEA) on television and in theaters across the country. His passion for acting and deeply heartfelt performances made the move to creating his own work a natural and seamless one. As a writer and director he’s spent the last 10 years creating short films, documentaries, and music videos that range from high concept to homey — from bold and brash to brave and beautiful. He is also the author of Exit the Cave, a tender but fierce story of survival, reckoning, and redemption.
