On the Come Up with Kimberly Sanchez
The podcast where real conversations meet creative ambition. Every other week, I sit down in person with models, actors, filmmakers, artists, and other creatives to talk about the early steps, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped their journey.
We get into everything from pushing past self doubt to building your brand, growing an audience, and trusting your gut in a world that doesn’t always get your vision.
Whether you’re an aspiring model, actor, filmmaker, or just someone chasing a dream, this podcast is your space for honest stories and real-world advice that’ll keep you motivated and moving.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 72 episodes
On the Come Up with Kimberly Sanchez
Latest Episodes
Acting Industry Advice: Self Submitting, Auditions & Getting Booked
In this episode, actor Stephanie McReynolds shares how her background in competitive gymnastics prepared her for the realities of building an acting career, from performing under pressure to staying camera-ready on set. We dive into practical a...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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32:55
What Nobody Tells You About Podcasting
Recording a podcast can feel like the big scary part, but I’ve learned it’s usually the easiest part. The real work happens after you stop recording: editing, pulling clips, writing captions, picking thumbnails, posting, and promoting while lif...
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Season 5
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10:08
From Athlete to Filmmaker: A Career Pivot Into Storytelling and Film
Filmmaker Jaylon Monroe shares his journey from a former college athlete at Tulane University to the NFL, before pivoting into filmmaking. In this episode, he talks about redefining his path, building his personal brand, and launching his short...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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28:24
Model Talk: Networking, Runway, and Applying to Agencies
In today’s episode, we sit down with Rae’Shun to discuss growing a career in modeling from the ground up. We get into self-submissions, intentional networking, runway, building real confidence on set, and navigating different types of photoshoo...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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31:09
The Art of Filmmaking: Creativity, Community, & Authenticity in Storytelling
We sit down with Starling Thomas to talk about how a childhood love of writing and an unexpected wrongful incarceration shaped her path as a filmmaker committed to healing and justice through story. She reflects on early creative sparks, learni...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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32:33