In this episode of WAMCast Sami Hiromi, former Senior Audio Designer at Pandora, talks about their journey in audio from growing up playing music, to interning at WAM, and finding allies in the industry. 

Music for this trailer is composed and performed by Norell Sherman and Zama Mngomezulu.

This episode was made possible by our Spring 2023 podcast interns: Isabella Calderon, Paloma Moreno, Erin Esten, Dahlia Espinosa, Sophie Govert, Maroon Hwang, and Mercedes Ortega.

For more information about Women’s Audio Mission, visit us at womensaudiomission.org.

WAMCast Episode 1: Finding Your Audio Allies, Featuring Sami Hiromi

In this episode of WAMCast Alyssa Navarez, a Supervisor at Skywalker Sound, talks about the different elements of Foley, a few of her favorite projects, and advice on how to pursue a career in post-production sound. 

This episode was made possible by our Summer 2023 podcast interns: Samantha Wallinga, Marika Stuurman, Hannah Zolezzi, Sarah Jessee, Ashe Phoenix, Lauren Elscott, Suzanna Jelsema, Camille Rassweiler, Brianda Goyos León, Rachel Luthardt, and Tamlyn Schafer.

For more information about Women’s Audio Mission, visit us at womensaudiomission.org.

WAMCast Episode 2: Making Noise with Foley at Skywalker Sound, Featuring Alyssa Navarez

In this episode of WAMCast Arielle Flinkman, WAM’s Studio Manager and Lead Engineer, talks about the joys and challenges of working in the studio, her experience in live sound at local Bay Area venues, and what she hopes for in the future of the audio industry.

This episode was made possible by our Spring 2024 podcast interns: Jessica Holland, Chloe Stamper, Zama Mngomezulu, Mae Vidanez, Dana Baskett, Kaitlin Goldin, Norell Sherman, and Mela Seyoum.

For more information about Women’s Audio Mission, visit us at womensaudiomission.org.

WAMCast Episode 4: Amplifying Local Sound at WAM's Studio, Featuring Arielle Flinkman

Welcome to WAMCast is a podcast brought to you by the Women’s Audio Mission 2023-24 internship cohorts. 

WAM is a non-profit organization and recording studio based in San Francisco that works to introduce women and gender-expansive individuals into the audio industry, where they are vastly underrepresented. Each episode features conversations between WAM interns and industry employees, talking about their expertise, learning experience, and advice.

Music for this trailer is composed and performed by Norell Sherman and Zama Mngomezulu.

For more information about Women’s Audio Mission, visit us at womensaudiomission.org.

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