S3E2 S3 E2: Build a Business on YOUR Strengths, Not Cookie-Cutter Advice – Guest Arielle Morten Change the Reel website 80% of women-owned businesses don’t exceed $100K in revenue—even when they’re doing everything “right.” Business growth strategist Arielle Morton knows why, and she’s not holding back. In this episode of Change the Reel, Arielle breaks...

S3 E1 S3 E1: Why Video Quality Actually Matters Change the Reel website Over 50% of YouTube watch time now happens on TV screens—which means that selfie video you shot in your car is being displayed on a 55-inch monitor in someone’s living room. And the algorithm knows it. In this episode of Change the...

S2E 11 S2 Bonus Episode: We are going on Hiatus but before we do Change the Reel website CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn:Apple Podcast:SpotifyYoutube Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper KesslerProducer: Arielle MortenDirector/Editor: Simon BeeryCopyright 2026 Monique & Piper

E2 E10 S2 E10: Live Streaming Costs Explained: What You Actually Need to Budget Join hosts Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler as they break down exactly what it costs to run professional live streams for your business—from bandwidth to tech support, and everything in between. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What live streaming actually is...

Join hosts Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler for an inspiring conversation with Shaunelle Curry—educator, author, and founder of Media Done Responsibly. From starting her first nonprofit at age 6 to teaching 20,000+ youth about media literacy and digital wellbeing, Shaunelle shares why preserving marginalized stories isn’t just about history—it’s about our future in an AI-driven...

Episode 8: Your Year-Long Video Strategy Without the Burnout Join hosts Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler as they break down exactly how to plan an entire year of video content that actually drives business results—without blowing your budget or burning out. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why 80% of consumer internet traffic is video (and...

S2E 7 S2 E7: How One Woman Built North Carolina’s Latino Media Empire Picture this: 1993, North Carolina. The entire state has just 56,000 Latinos. No Spanish TV. Barely any radio. Zero newspapers. Lisette Cruz-Watka moves from Los Angeles to a one-bedroom apartment in Chapel Hill and thinks, “Well, I know a little bit about...

S2 E6 S2 E6: Smart Video Strategies for Mental Wellness Pros Change the Reel website Over 80% of clients say they’re more likely to trust a therapist or coach they’ve seen on video before booking. But here’s the kicker! Creating content as a mental wellness professional isn’t like being a lifestyle influencer. You’ve got ethics,...

2 5 S2 E5: The Heart Sell – Building Business Through Authentic Connection with Dora Rankin Change the Reel website The Heart Sell – Building Business Through Authentic Connection with Dora Rankin From Corporate Banking to Heart-Centered Sales: How This Entrepreneur Ditched the Bro Tactics  What if everything you learned about sales and marketing in...

Getting DIY Video Right Without the Epic Fails You’ve got your ring light, your fancy mic, and you’re ready to hit record. So why does your DIY video still look… off? After 20 plus years behind the camera, we’ve seen every DIY video mistake in the book, and we’re here to help you avoid them....