The Cameron AB Show and Me

by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor (Originally Posted March 25, 2020)

For some reason, I’ve recently had many opportunities to reflect and tell my story, ad nauseam.  It started with joining the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle where I was interviewed by the other members.

Then I had my site migrate from Blogger on to this brand new Word Press platform to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Tinsel & Tine, and with it came posts to reflect on that journey.

Then I made it known I was going to Sundance 2020, and with that, in procuring a press pass, applying for the diversity stipend, and starting a GoFUNDMe, I felt like a lot of that rehashed where I’d been, and why I was deserving of what I wanted now.

I was asked to do two panels where I needed to provide bios and get myself prepared to present as a thought-leader and both events got cancelled – Not sure what that means.

Then came an offer out of the blue from Central NY Women’s Online Magazine to be a part of their publication celebrating ordinary women living or working on their dreams, reflecting on where they’ve been and what they see for the future…

THE CAMERON AB SHOW | PODCAST
on Spotify

And then, around the same time, a new friend, dancer/actor Cameron Auble-Branigan,  who I interviewed last fall (see below), said he was starting a podcast centered around all aspects of the entertainment industry, but seen through the eyes of those not usually in the spotlight. And asked if I’d be his first guest.  I was flattered and of course said yes!  But are people sick of hearing about my little journey 😂

THE CAMERON AB SHOW | PODCAST
on YouTube

Since the advent of social media, self-promotion has become just a typical part of every day for me; and although T&T is now a website, it’s still mainly a blog, so with that comes a lot of me. But between all the pictures of me on the homepage and all these interviews, I’m beginning to feel like a real narcissist. Even this post is not about Cam, but about me reflected through Cam’s show. 

I was supposed to be talking about movies, films and being a critic,  but once asked how I became a film critic/movie blogger – again, I found myself talking about all the wrong turns I’ve made since … well, High School. All the stops and starts. All the years that feel wasted, cause really I don’t have much to show for them.  I know that sounds terribly negative yet the interview is upbeat and fun!

I do give advice to the younger generation, telling them to give yourself permission to be in the room.  That if you’re able to find even a sliver of an opening into what you want to do, don’t second guess yourself by wondering if you belong there, or if you’ve earned your place.  Don’t waste time needing and seeking constant validation. Just be thankful, try to be joyful and allow yourself the journey. 

I’m hoping all these opportunities for reflection are about putting away the past to make room for a whole new chapter. As I write this I’m “sheltered in place” home for the foreseeable future, in an effort to do my part to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus/COVID-19; which certainly makes for a good time to meditate, thank the Universe for the connections and ask for more clarity on how to use it to my advantage.