Episode 9 with Rebecca De Ornelas and Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas: Do You Have A Calling? You CAN Find A Way.

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07/12/21 • 22 min

Husband and wife filmmaking team Rebecca De Ornelas and Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas share how they worked through their fears to pursue their dreams of making a movie, even when it felt unattainable and scary. Through the power of story, they give us a glimpse into how they overcame some of their toughest challenges. With passion and resilience they recently produced an award winning film, The Sleepless, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

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