The Nourish Podcast

As mentioned in the episode, director Michael Fagan is leading “How to Get Work: Without Losing Yourself in the Process,” a live, three-hour workshop about building a more sustainable freelance career.
Two sessions are available:
August 26 at 6:00 p.m. ET
⁠https://luma.com/howtogetwork⁠
August 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET: ⁠https://luma.com/howtogetworknourish
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Episode Description: Do you need to live in Los Angeles or New York to build a meaningful career in film?
In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel speaks with Josh Carrasquillo, President & Executive Producer of Taproot Pictures, about building a nationally respected production company from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Together, we explore:
• Creating opportunities outside the major film hubs• Why relationships and trust are foundational to growth• Building reputation and momentum beyond your local market• The role culture has played in Taproot’s longevity• Making the most of wherever you are today
If you’ve ever questioned whether you need to be somewhere else to build the career you want, this conversation is for you.
Learn more about Nourish at www.thenourish.community or follow @thenourish.community

As mentioned in the episode, director Michael Fagan is leading “How to Get Work: Without Losing Yourself in the Process,” a live, three-hour workshop about building a more sustainable freelance career.
Two sessions are available:
August 26 at 6:00 p.m. ET
https://luma.com/howtogetwork
August 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET: https://luma.com/howtogetworknourish
This is the first paid Nourish event offered outside the gatherings included with a community membership.
In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel speaks with Michael about the work behind consistently finding work.
Known for directing campaigns for brands including Best Buy, LG, and PayPal, Michael shares how creative focus, relationship-building, outreach, and visibility helped him move beyond the feast-or-famine cycle.
We discuss:
• Why trying to be everything to everyone can limit your opportunities• How choosing a clearer creative lane changed Michael’s career• Building relationships that lead to work• Staying visible without feeling inauthentic• Creating momentum during rejection and slow seasons• Balancing ambition, family, and financial responsibility
This podcast explores Michael’s story and philosophy. The workshop provides a deeper look at the tools, systems, and habits he uses in practice.
Learn more about The Nourish Community at www.thenourish.community or follow @thenourish.community.

Applications are now open for The Filmmaker Reset Circle, a new weekly group coaching space for filmmakers navigating burnout, disconnection, uncertainty, and misalignment in their work and life. Learn more and apply at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠members.thenourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Community + Coaching Support @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheNourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠
In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel sits down with producer, production executive, and Nourish coach Paige DeMarco for a conversation about leadership, emotional maturity, communication, and personal growth within the filmmaking industry.
With nearly 20 years of experience producing commercials, branded content, television, music videos, and still photography, Paige has led countless productions while navigating the realities of clients, deadlines, uncertainty, conflict, and the human dynamics that exist behind every creative project.
Rather than offering formulas or management tactics, this conversation explores a quieter, more grounded approach to leadership, one rooted in presence, self-awareness, curiosity, and trust.
• How to remain grounded when everyone around you feels stressed or overwhelmed
• Why emotional steadiness is one of the most underrated leadership skills
• How to navigate conflict and difficult personalities without losing yourself
• The importance of clear communication and healthy boundaries
• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness • How to lead from your values instead of fear, ego, or people-pleasing
• What “quiet authority” looks like in practice
Whether you’re a producer, director, editor, cinematographer, freelancer, or simply someone growing into greater responsibility, this episode is an invitation to rethink what effective leadership really looks like.
Join the Nourish Community for weekly conversations, live events, coaching, and meaningful relationships with filmmakers pursuing wellness, purpose, and sustainable creative careers.
Visit www.thenourish.community or follow us on Instagram @thenourish.community

The Inner Frame is now live in The Nourish Community. Join filmmakers from around the world for a year-long journey of twelve recurring monthly gatherings, weekly live events, meaningful conversations, and ongoing support as you build not only a meaningful career, but a meaningful life. Learn more at www.thenourish.community.
Over the past four years, the Nourish Community has hosted hundreds of conversations with filmmakers around the world. While every story has been different, many of the same deeper questions have continued to emerge.
In this solo episode, Jon Bregel introduces The Inner Frame, a new year-long rhythm of twelve recurring monthly gatherings that now serves as the foundation of the Nourish Community. Rather than simply announcing a new series, Jon reflects on why structure matters, how meaningful growth rarely happens by accident, and why the inner life we cultivate ultimately shapes the careers we build.
In this episode you’ll discover:
• Why The Inner Frame emerged from four years of community conversations
• How structure creates space for intentional growth
• The difference between building a successful career and a meaningful life
• Why the questions beneath our work often matter most
Join the Nourish Community for The Inner Frame, weekly gatherings, live conversations, workshops, coaching, and an aligned community of filmmakers building meaningful careers and meaningful lives.
Visit www.thenourish.community or follow us on Instagram @thenourish.community.

Applications are now open for The Filmmaker Reset Circle, a new weekly group coaching space for filmmakers navigating burnout, disconnection, uncertainty, and misalignment in their work and life. Learn more and apply at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠members.thenourish.community⁠⁠⁠⁠
Community + Coaching Support @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheNourish.community⁠⁠⁠
In this episode, Nourish founder Jon Bregel sits down with filmmaker Jake Viramontez, founder of SOWN, a nonprofit storytelling organization, for a conversation about purpose, storytelling, and building a career that serves something bigger than yourself.
After years directing commercial and branded content for companies like Sony, Chevrolet, Pepsi, American Airlines, and the United Nations, Jake found himself wrestling with what he describes as a “gaping hole” within himself. Rather than ignoring that feeling, he followed it. That journey ultimately led him to create SOWN, a nonprofit dedicated to producing films for organizations creating meaningful change around the world.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
• Why many filmmakers eventually begin searching for deeper purpose in their work
• How storytelling can become an act of service rather than self-promotion
• Why success and fulfillment aren’t always the same thing
• The role curiosity plays in becoming a better storyteller
• How purpose often emerges through paying attention to what won’t leave you alone
• Why the stories we tell shape both our audiences and ourselves
• What it looks like to build a career around contribution, generosity, and impact
This episode is ultimately about more than filmmaking. It’s about paying attention to the quiet invitations that call us toward a life and career that feel more aligned with who we are and what we value.
Join the Nourish Community for weekly conversations, live events, coaching opportunities, and support for filmmakers pursuing wellness, meaningful relationships, and purpose.
Visit www.thenourish.community or follow us on Instagram @thenourish.community