Ep #86: EASE Framework: Decluttering Your Life During Career TransitionsSummary of the episodeIn this solo episode of noseyAF, host Stephanie Graham opens up about navigating over a year without steady film work and how she's using this unexpected time for personal growth. She introduces her EASE framework—Eliminate, Accept, Simplify, Expand—a decision-making approach she developed while decluttering her life and dealing with the film industry's ongoing challenges. From working on her first movie in months to starting a fellowship focused on community activism, Stephanie shares how she's creating space for new opportunities while letting go of what no longer serves her. This candid conversation explores the reality of freelance creative work, the importance of being a good neighbor, and practical strategies for finding ease during uncertain career transitions.What we talk about<ul><li>The harsh reality of the film industry crisis and being out of work for over a year</li><li>Stephanie's EASE framework: Eliminate, Accept, Simplify, Expand as a guide for life transitions</li><li>Her community activism project to bring a movie theater back to her neighborhood through the Change Collective fellowship</li><li>The therapeutic process of decluttering physical spaces and digital life</li><li>Finding acceptance when fighting against circumstances isn't working</li><li>Creating space for new ideas, relationships, and opportunities during career uncertainty</li></ul> Chapters<ul><li>00:09 - Seeking Expert Insight on Palestine</li><li>04:05 - Navigating the Film Industry Crisis</li><li>14:51 - Decluttering and Organizing as a Creative Journey</li><li>20:07 - The EASE Framework: Decluttering Life and Creativity</li><li>24:23 - Embracing Change: Letting Go and Simplifying</li></ul> Things We Mentioned<ul><li><a href="https://change-collective.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Change Collective Fellowship</a> - Civic leadership program for community organizers</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWMg8YCn2d0&pp=ygUMd2Ugc3RyYW5nZXJz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Strangers</a> - Independent film directed by Anu Valia, now in limited release</li><li><a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/cinema-chatham-chicago-movie-theater-alderman-ronnie-mosley-news/14375212/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chatham Cinema</a> - Former neighborhood theater that closed during the pandemic</li><li><a href="https://www.chicagoartdepartment.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago Art Department</a> - Artist residency program</li><li>Director <a href="https://www.akvalia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anu Valia</a> and Production Designer <a href="https://www.steelyfilm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amelia Steely</a></li><li><a href="https://www.specialkus.com/en/products/vanilla-almond-cereal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Special K Vanilla cereal</a> (Stephanie's consistent breakfast choice!)</li></ul> All about... This Solo EpisodeYou're gonna love this raw, honest check-in—Stephanie's serving up real talk about career uncertainty mixed with practical wisdom and that signature warmth that makes you feel like you're chatting with your most insightful friend.Connect with Stephanie<ul><li><a href="https://www.missgraham.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out my work</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegraham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow me on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="http://missgraham.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Good Stuff Only Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://noseyaf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to more episodes</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:stephanie@missgraham.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stephanie@missgraham.com</a> (especially if you're a Palestine expert!)</li></ul> Support & Feedback<ul><li><a href="https://www.noseyaf.com/follow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Share noseyAF with friends</a></li><li><a href="https://www.noseyaf.com/rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rate & Review the Show</a></li><li><a href="https://www.noseyaf.com/store/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Pins & Prints</a> | <a href="https://www.missgraham.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Art</a></li></ul> Episode CreditsProduced, Hosted, and Edited by Me, Stephanie (teaching myself audio editing!)Lyrics: Queen LexSegment Instrumental: Aubrey ModiumTheme Instrumental: Freddie Bam Fam

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