In this episode of "Be Creative Be Free with Brandon Gass", Brandon sits down with the incredible Jessi Keenan, a world-class voiceover artist, singer, and social activist. From her early days as a Star Search contestant to navigating the entertainment industry and finding her creative voice, Jessi shares her inspiring journey. We dive into her personal growth, the power of creativity, and her passion for helping others, both through her art and activism.Jessi also opens up about her challenges in Hollywood, the power of networking, and how she transformed adversity into motivation to succeed. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to pursue your creative dreams, no matter the obstacles!🌟 Tune in for insights on voiceover work, creative perseverance, and how Jessi uses her platform for social activism.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share for more inspiring stories & creative wisdom! Jessi Keenan is a singer, voice actress and activist with a career that spans over 40 years. Her beginnings as a child singer led her on a unique path singing and acting for companies such as Disney, Rockstar Games, the Aaron Carter family, Tenacious D and many many more on television film and live theatre. Her work as an activist began in 2017 with the Women's March in Los Angeles and included work all across the country including Portland, Seattle, Washington DC and her current home state of Iowa. From 2020 to 2024 she spent everyday with the homeless of Los Angeles handing out ice water and coolers to people on the street including Skid Row and all over the city of Los Angeles.Website: https://www.orangecoolerproject.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangecoolerproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessikeenanVO Twitter: https://x.com/Jessi_Keenan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessikeenan Brandon Gass has followed his creative North Star through many paths in the entertainment and immersive tech industries. He's a creative executive, marketer, producer, director, content creator, video and audio editor, mixer, sound designer, pro touring musician, multi-instrumentalist, guitar teacher, songwriter, and performer that continues to evolve. His deep curiosity for people and the origins of creativity has evolved into developing and hosting the "Be Creative Be Free" podcast to provide helpful insights to the audience, to add fuel to his own creative fire, and give a platform to some amazing people that you all should know.Follow Brandon Gass:https://www.brandongass.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandongassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongass/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@iambrandongassBrandon Gass Music - Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0QO75clas2NIKDeEMQr4Uj?si=wTlqQFODTwiL0CZhAEq7Ww&nd=1&dlsi=afddbba3f6ea43b3Brandon Gass Music - Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-gass/639138783Follow other Free From CTRL Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freefromctrlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freefromctrlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freefromctrlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freefromctrlThreads: https://www.threads.net/@freefromctrlPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/freefromctrlTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/freefromctrl #becreativebefree #VoiceoverArtist #SocialActivism #Inspiration #CreativeJourney #EntertainmentIndustry #Podcast #BrandonGass #CreativeTruths #JessiKeenan #ArtistLife #MusicIndustry #Hollywood #VoiceActing #ArtAndActivism #CreativeInspiration

"Welcome to 'Be Creative Be Free,' where we feature individuals living their creative truths to inspire and educate our audience.

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Simon, a world-class theater performer, character actor, voice-over artist, and illustrator. Jason shares his journey from childhood creativity with Legos and GI Joes to becoming a versatile artist in acting, illustration, and voice-over work. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of being a 'Jack of All Trades' and the importance of embracing all aspects of creativity. Jason discusses his childhood influences, the impact of moving frequently, and how a simple drawing of Batman sparked his artistic journey. He also reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, from high school performances to working in theater and voice-over. Discover the lessons he's learned, the advice he received from mentors, and the value of pursuing multiple creative passions. Join us for an inspiring conversation about finding joy in creativity, overcoming challenges, and the importance of being true to oneself. Don't miss this insightful episode with the multi-talented Jason Simon! 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyaK3jNY64zVw_hI8f5PpcQ?sub_confirmation=1 👍 Like and share this video to support creative journeys! 📢 Leave a comment below and let us know your favorite part of Jason's story.

For more on Jason, please visit his websites and social media: www.jasonEsimon.com www.SimpleSimonCreative.com Instagram & Twitter: @jasonsimonsays and @simplesimoncreative LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JasonSimonSays X/Twitter- jasonsimonsays TikTok- jasonsimonsays LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jason-simon-5bb8652b Brandon Gass has followed his creative North Star through many paths in the entertainment and immersive tech industries. He's a creative executive, marketer, producer, director, content creator, video and audio editor, mixer, sound designer, pro touring musician, multi-instrumentalist, guitar teacher, songwriter, and performer that continues to evolve. His deep curiosity for people and the magical, undefinable origins of creativity has evolved into developing and hosting the "Be Creative Be Free" podcast to provide helpful insights to the audience, to add fuel to his own creative fire, and give a platform to some amazing people that you all should know. Follow Brandon Gass: https://www.brandongass.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandongass LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongass/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@iambrandongass Brandon Gass Music - Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QO75clas2NIKDeEMQr4Uj?si=wTlqQFODTwiL0CZhAEq7Ww&nd=1&dlsi=afddbba3f6ea43b3 Brandon Gass Music - Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-gass/639138783 Follow other Free From CTRL Socials: www.freefromctrl.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freefromctrl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freefromctrl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freefromctrl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freefromctrl Threads: https://www.threads.net/@freefromctrl Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/freefromctrl Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/freefromctrl #BeCreativeBeFree #brandongass #JasonSimon #CreativeJourney #TheaterLife #VoiceOverArtist #Illustration #Inspiration #CreativeLiving #JackOfAllTrades #ActingCareer #freefromctrl