The Happy Producers Podcast

The Happy Producers Podcast

Hosted by: Virginie Lavallee

The Happy Producers Podcast offers uncensored discussions about animation production and offers tips and strategies for profitable, highly optimized productions that prioritize the crew's well-being.

Episodes

EP10 : Tips to Handle Hard Conversations at Work

Season #1

Communication plays a fundamental role in teamwork - but some things can be hard to discuss! My guest for today's episode,Tini Wider, is a seasoned associate producer with 10+ years of experience in live-action,...
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EP09 : Gratitude as a Tool for Healthy, Profitable Productions

Season #1

Did you know that 40% of your colleagues say that they would work harder if they received more praise at work? That's A LOT!! In this episode, Virginie helps you tap into gratitude so that you can boost motivation and...
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EP08 : How to Turn a Bully Client Into an Ally

Season #1

In today's episode, Virginie shares a personal story about how she transformed a toxic relationship with a client into a healthy and efficient space for herself and her team. Because getting bullied by your clients is...
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EP07 : Top Tips for Production Coordinator with Associate VFX Producer Tini Wider

Season #1

Join our email community to be the first to know about new episodes and the free resources we offer at The Happy Producers! Ready for more insights about well-being in animation and VFX production? We'll see you...
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EP06 - A Vulnerable Discussion about Bullying in the Workplace with LP Vermette

Season #1

In this episode, The Happy Producers co-founder Louis-Philippe Vermette joins me for an uncensored discussion about bullying in production. Not only does he help us understand the characteristics of bullying in the...
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EP05 - 5 Tips to Lower Stress and Elevate your Mental Health at Work

Season #1

Join our email community to be the first to know about new episodes and the free resources we offer at The Happy Producers! In this solo episode, I share five tips that you can implement in your everyday production to...
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EP04 - Setting Boundaries at Work with ILM Associate Producer Tini Wider

Season #1

 In this episode, ILM Associate VFX Producer joins me to demystify boundaries in the workplace and share some real-life examples of boundaries we have instilled in our productions and how they have been conducive to...
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EP03- How to Prevent Burnout with Emma Matthews

Season #1

Chronic stress is far too common in animation and vfx production... but did you know that chronic stress can lead to burnout? Burnout prevention and recovery coach Emma Matthews joins me to discuss what is at the root...
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EP02 - How to Manage the Project Budget Without Stress and Overwhelm with Money Coach to the Creatives Victoria Mateo

Season #1

 Does it feel like the project budget is stressful for everyone on your team? My guest, Victoria Mateo, helps us navigate budgetary discussions in creative project management. Victoria Mateo is the Creator of The...
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EP01 : Navigating Industry Fluctuations with ILM Associate Producer Tini Wider

Season #1

Join our email community to be the first to know about new episodes and the free resources we offer at The Happy Producers! Ready for more insights about well-being in animation and VFX production? We'll see you on...
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