104 - Overcoming Isolation in the Pandemic: Stories, Solutions and Support

Isolation during the pandemic: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster. The pandemic has brought a new set of challenges and emotional weight for all of us. But how do we navigate the feeling of isolation during these uncertain times? In this episode, we delve into real-life stories of job cancellations, handling cancellation fees with direct-to-client projects, and share expert insights on the industry standards set by the AICP Guidelines.

We also break down the difference between the CA and NYC "Safer at Home" mandate and the "Shelter in Place" or "Lockdown" orders, and bring you updates on industry developments, like AdAge lifting the pay wall on their Coronavirus-related updates.

Hear from the Freelancers' Union president, Rafael Espinal, on his plea for financial relief for freelancers and join our host, Christian, as he discusses volunteer opportunities with the NYC Medical Reserve Corps. Navigating isolation has never been easy, but together, we can make it through this.

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Topics: Isolation during pandemic, Navigating emotional toll, Job cancellations during pandemic, Industry standards during pandemic, Volunteer opportunities during pandemic

Voice Memos:
Jacob Patterson - The Great Company
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-patterson-488aa31a3/

Lateef Gibson
Adjunct Professor at Norfolk State University, Owner of L.G. Studios
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateef-gibson-0b2ab879/

Maya Yergo
Production Supervisor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayayergo/

Links
AICP Cancellations
https://www.aicp.com/assets/editor/National_Live_Action_Guidelines_3_28_14.pdf

Marketer’s Response to the Virus
https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/regularly-updated-list-tracking-marketers-response-coronavirus/2244251

Agency’s Efforts
https://adage.com/article/agencies/regularly-updated-list-how-agencies-are-responding-coronavirus/2244711

Coronavirus Industry Event Tracker
https://adage.com/article/digital/coronavirus-industry-event-tracker/2242341

California "Safer at Home"
https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.19.20-EO-N-33-20-COVID-19-HEALTH-ORDER-03.19.2020-signed.pdf

New York "Safer At Home"
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home

Freelancer's Union Call to Action
https://blog.freelancersunion.org/2020/03/18/government-covid-19-aid-for-freelancers/

NYC MRC
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/em/directions-for-registration.pdf

Broadway Live
https://www.broadwayhd.com/

Drag Digital
https://www.twitch.tv/biqtchpuddin/

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