Building Northern California's Biggest Sound Stage

06/11/2024 32 min
Building Northern California's Biggest Sound Stage

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Episode Synopsis

Cecilia Caparas Apelin, co-founder of Ciel Creative Space - Northern California's largest soundstage, shares her journey of turning a creative vision into reality. She discusses transforming a 55,000-square-foot former print manufacturing building into a vibrant creative hub, while navigating the challenges of being a woman leader in a male-dominated industry. The conversation takes an emotional turn as she reveals how her business partner Alexey's tragic accident became a pivotal moment in her leadership journey, forcing her to take on construction management while staying true to their shared vision. Cecilia's story exemplifies resilience, creative entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating spaces that disarm ego and foster authentic community.Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok