Evolving with Emily

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Self 1 = the EGO-mind, the self-judgement and self-sabotaging side of yourselfSelf 2 = your authentic self, the side that instinctively knows what is needed in each moment.You want to get to that place where you can absolutely, 100% trust all of the work that you have done to get here and don't feel the need to over-think when it's time to step into that audition room.Trust that the people that have called you in for the audition already believe you can perform the part. Your job = believe it, too, for yourself.In the episode, I failed to mention that I actually did land the gig from the audition I'm talking about. This stuff really does work!

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:I offer 6 tools or actions that may help you during this time when you might be feeling unusually anxious or stressedRemember to trust - you are exactly where you need to be right now.Connect with community - online, via phone. Self isolating doesn't mean cutting yourself off entirely.

In this episode I interview actor and director Sheila McCarthy. She talks about her 40+ year career in the industry and gives some excellent insight and advice for anyone entering the business. She also shares some very funny stories (of how an innocent line flub made by one of her daughters ended up making her one of the funniest characters on Emily of New Moon) and she talks about her time playing Anges on the hit Netflix series THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Having a really good mentor/teacher who pushes you and holds you accountable is key to becoming a better artist and musician.We must keep growing as artists - it's what keeps us relevant and fresh.Take the advice and feedback from your mentors, but always root their suggestions in who you are as an artist. Still make it your own.Approach both the successes and the failures with a positive attitude.Not everything is going to be perfect. Our instruments are not machines and we are not machines.Sometimes we can have big losses in our lives professionally and we may go to a dark place for a time as a result, but there is always a reason for this shift, so moving forward and continuing to choose to  create opportunities for ourselves is so important.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Amaka's mother recognized Amaka's love of music and dance at a young age while they were living in Nigeria.She wanted to nurture Amaka's natural talent and supported Amaka's journey to a school in Ottawa, Canada.Be grateful for every audition and see each audition as an opportunity to continue to be a part of the creative process is key.Amaka veered away from her path as a creative for a short time and found herself feeling depressed - depressing her true self instead of expressing her true self.Stay open to the journey.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Kindness is fundamental to  human existence.The planet needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, creatives and lovers of every kind. It needs people who live well in their communities. Kindness has direct correlations with enhanced mental, emotional and physical well-being.It’s important to delineate between kindness and being a doormat to others. You should in no way undermine your self-worth at the expense of others, but simply practice kindness while upholding your integrity.Our external world is a mirror for our internal world. No exceptions.Believe in kindness.

Here are some key take-aways from this episode:Norm Foster shares where he grew up - how he almost went to Clown College, but ended up in Radio instead.While hosting a successful morning radio show in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Norm had the opportunity to audition for a Theatre Fredericton production of Harvey. He landed the main part and the rest is history...Norm writes every morning - without fail.Norm has written 60+ plays with a new one opening next week (December 11) and two more this summer at The Foster Festival.He never looks back and is always looking forward - staying curious and excited about his work.Did you know Norm is huge in Poland?!

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:You have to set strong boundaries around yourself as a creative.Because we face rejection on a regular basis, self-worth is something we need to dig deep for as artists. We are perpetually auditioning/pitching for work.The continuous challenge is to stop giving ourselves away - lowering our value.Those things that make you YOU are missing when you hide - people want to know who you truly are (that's the most interesting choice).Where you are today starts with you. Be you. Be seen.You are so much better off standing in your worth - inviting in more of what you DO want rather than what you don't want.True acceptance first comes from self acceptance.

Here are some key take-aways from this episode:From her youth to now, Kristen has always been a writer - writing short stories and pages of plays only for herself, but she has always felt a connection to writing.Never be afraid to ask for help. It's not a natural thing to do, but extremely essential as an artist.Being your authentic self sticking to what works for you as an artist is key.Even if your mentor has a method that works for them, it doesn't mean it will work for you and that's okay.Sometimes being on a deadline can help give you focus - so create deadlines/goals for yourself even if you do not have someone else holding you accountable to them. Hold yourself accountable.Support your children if they are showing an interest in the arts. Even if it doesn't turn into a vocation, those skills can still be useful elsewhere.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:8 Seasons on CBC's hit comedy Mr. D.Second City Toronto alumnus - wrote and performed in 5 hit shows.Recurring character on CTV's Carter.Comedy Podcast "Baram & Snieckus" @baramsnieckus #SomeoneStoleSomethingFirecracker Department started as a podcast to support the voices of women in the arts.It has become a community, a movement of like minded women empowering and supporting each other to take creative action by creating platforms for their voices and stories.Firecracker Department: firecrackerdepartment.comSocial Handles @firecrackerdepartment & @snieckusIt's important to share laughter with others - it lifts the roomBe grateful for the small thingsGo for it - continue to take action in your career

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:We are energetic beings driven by emotion.We need to be conscious of our surroundings - do everything you can to lift your surroundings with things that bring you joy.Be very aware of who you are spending time with.There are people in our lives that hide behind the guise of being helpful when in reality they are our balloon of belief poppers.When our balloon of belief is popped, we have to make a conscious effort to re-inflate that balloon and raise our emotional vibration back up.Continue to get in the room with other creatives who are collaborative and raise your vibration - creatives who will level up your game.Focus on your desires and dreams not your fears.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Telling the Universe exactly what you want. Connect to yourself and stop comparing your life with anyone else’s. Doubts, fears, and other people’s rules are no match for a heart on a mission. By not worrying about what everyone else thinks does not mean that gives you a license to give the big FU to everyone. TAKE ACTION: You must Believe You Can Do It, but it’s not any good if you just sit around believing if you do not take action.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Never be embarrassed to share your accomplishments with others. Allowing our past to inform our present means we will continue to live our past in our present and will bring it with us into our future. Keep growing, keep evolving, keep celebrating your life experiences and share that celebration with others.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:What you have to offer, only you can offer. There is no other person on this planet that can be you. Being who you are is important because there's so much happiness relying on YOU. Confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you practice and learn. Once I shifted my energy into focusing ONLY on what brings me JOY and be grateful for what I DO have rather than focusing on what I donʼt, I have been able to get back into my creative groove without fear.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:Clear the path to your true self and entrust your true self with your life. USE RESISTANCE AS A COMPASS. It points to your soul’s greatest evolution.The flower doesn’t dream of the bee. It blossoms and the bee comes. Find out who you are and do it on purpose. - Dolly Parton We put so much energy into coming up with excuses why we can’t be, do, or have the dreams we desire...imagine how far you’d get if you used all that energy to go for it instead. Go for it!