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A podcast about creating and storytelling. New York City actor/writer/creative coach Arielle Beth Klein shares ideas, tips, and prompts to inspire and support your creative projects. Everybody has a story. What's yours?

Arielle Beth Klein


    • Apr 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    37. INTERVIEW: David Dean Bottrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 47:34


    Listen to Arielle chat with actor/writer David Dean Bottrell about his one-man show currently running in NYC! FROM THIS EPISODE: Tickets to David Dean Bottrell Makes Love: A One-Man Show David's Book Follow David STAY IN TOUCH: Follow Arielle Work with Arielle

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    36. INTERVIEW: Isabel Monk Cade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 42:26


    Arielle chats with writer/actor/producer Isabel Monk Cade on her creative hygiene practices, where she draws inspiration, and her experience producing her own work. FROM THIS EPISODE Malarky Film Festival Follow Isabel! STAY IN TOUCH Just Start on Instagram Arielle on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    34. INTERVIEW: Paul Howe.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 40:39


    Today Arielle chats all things creative with musician Paul Howe! FROM THIS EPISODE Paul on Instagram STAY IN TOUCH Just Start on Instagram Arielle on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    33. INTERVIEW: Jane Elias

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 34:11


    Today Arielle chats with writer/actor Jane Elias about her solo play "Do This One Thing for Me" FROM THIS EPISODE jane-elias.com STAY IN TOUCH Just Start on Instagram Arielle on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    32. INTERVIEW: Kit Krash

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 44:37


    Enjoy today's episode with Kit Krash! Kit chats about his audio drama Werewolves Remastered FROM THIS EPISODE Listen here! www.TheSpelCast.com STAY IN TOUCH Just Start on Instagram Arielle on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    32. INTERVIEW: Neil Redfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 48:06


    Enjoy this chat with actor/writer Neil Redfield! Neil gives great insight into his solo show creation process. FROM THIS EPISODE: https://www.neilredfield.com/ Taylor Mac pimsmetamorphoses@gmail.com STAY IN TOUCH Just Start on Instagram Arielle on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

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    31. INTERVIEW: Tom Cavanaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 38:54


    Today Arielle chats with writer/director/producer Tom Cavanaugh about his Zoom Production Now Now Now. Tom has amazing insights into collaboration, creating within your means, and rolling with the punches of zoom theater. FROM THIS EPISODE: Tom's Website Hal Ashby Documentaries WeMakeMovies.org STAY IN TOUCH: Just Start on Instagram Arielle on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

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    CREATE WITH ME (MINI SERIES) - EPISODE 4/4: Post Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 7:05


    A month after shooting the film, we dove into editing! Let's chat about how be finished the first edit in ONE DAY. STAY IN TOUCH @__JustStart // @arielle_beth JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    CREATE WITH ME (MINI SERIES) - EPISODE 3/4: Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 4:15


    Okay so we have a DP and collaborator! Let's dive into the successes and challenges behind out shoot day. STAY IN TOUCH @__JustStart // @arielle_beth JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    CREATE WITH ME (MINI SERIES) - EPISODE 2/4: Pre-production

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 7:21


    Today on the Create With Me series we focus on pre-production. How to find support and collaborators within your community. STAY IN TOUCH @__JustStart // @arielle_beth JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    CREATE WITH ME (MINI SERIES) - EPISODE 1/4: Idea Conception & Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 9:21


    Welcome to the first episode of a new 4-Part series! Follow along with me from START TO FINISH of one of my new passion projects. Each episode of the Create With Me series will focus on a different part of the creating process. This series focus on my screenplay TIRED MIND. STAY IN TOUCH @__JustStart // @arielle_beth JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com

    30. INTERVIEW: Judah Skoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 55:04


    Today Arielle chats with produced playwright Judah Skoff about his play The Sinless. FROM THIS EPISODE: The Sinless Purchase Judah Skoff on New Play Exchange Best American Short Plays '18-'19 JudahSkoff@gmail.com STAY IN TOUCH: Just Start Storytelling on Instagram Arielle on Instagram Just Start Website

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    29. Have a Plan but Know it Can Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 4:28


    Let's talk about the best way to put this mantra into practice! LET'S CONNECT: Just Start! on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    28. INTERVIEW: Corrie Legge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 44:53


    Today Arielle chats with Corrie Legge about how she balances her creative professional life with motherhood and SO MUCH MORE. Corrie is a creative coach as well and has so much insight to share. You will love and learn from this interview even if you are not a new parent! Corrie Legge is a multi-passionate actor, creative coach, and new mom. As an actor and voiceover artist, she has appeared in many independent films, national commercials, animation shows, video games, audiobooks, and more. She's also a filmmaker with several short films under her belt, and multiple feature scripts in the works! As a creative coach, Corrie helps multi-passionate actors reclaim control over their creative dreams by breaking through mindset blocks and implementing effective goal planning strategies, all while living a well rounded life. Website: www.corrielegge.com FROM THIS EPISODE: The Artist Way by Julia Cameron Follow Creating With Corrie STAY IN TOUCH Just Start Storytelling on Instagram Arielle on Instagram Just Start Website

    27. Plan Out Loud!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 3:31


    Today Arielle invites you all to be "actors on the sidewalk talking to yourselves"! Aka... Why getting your ideas and plans said out loud helps you set the most reachable goals. LET'S CONNECT: Just Start! on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    26. Pen to Paper Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 4:26


    Today Arielle gives you her take on why a paper calendar is better for your creative process than a virtual calendar. LET'S CONNECT: Just Start! on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    25.INTERVIEW: Sarah Bartolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 46:28


    Today Arielle chats with actor/writer/cabaret performer Sarah Bartolo. Sarah chats about her TV pilot "Can We Be Friends?" and shares her experiences receiving script feedback and pitching to networks! FROM THIS EPISODE Sarah on Instagram Writing Television Sitcoms by Evan S. Smith The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron STAY CONNECTED Just Start on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

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    24. Tips for Performing a Solo Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 9:06


    This week Arielle tells you her top 3 tips for performing a solo show. She just closed her one person show My Shiksa Boyfriend off off Broadway in NYC and has a lot to share! p.s. We decided to start numbering all episodes including the bonus interviews so they are easier to find! Hence today being labeled 24 :) STAY CONNECTED Just Start on Instagram JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    BONUS EP: Piyali Syam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 52:52


    This week Arielle chats with actor/writer Piyali Syam about self producing indie films! Piyali has a lot of insight about working with a creative partner, feedback, and keeping the creative process fluid. CONNECT WITH PIYALI Website Instagram Twitter Tik Tok STAY IN TOUCH Just Start Storytelling on Instagram Arielle on Instagram Just Start Website

    BONUS EP: LUCY CARABALLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 23:33


    Today Arielle chats with poet & theater maker Lucy Caraballo about her book "Interior. Anxiety. Night." Lucy shares some amazing perspectives and advice for writers. CONNECT WITH LUCY Instagram Buy her book! The 7pm Podcast STAY IN TOUCH Just Start Storytelling on Instagram Arielle on Instagram Just Start Website

    BONUS EP: Sam Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 35:25


    Today's bonus episode is with creative Sam Evans! She chats about one of her projects Ghost Girl which you can watch here! Make sure to follow Sam on instagram and twitter. More info on her website here! FOLLOW @__JustStart @arielle_beth CONTACT JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    BONUS EP: Jac Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 34:58


    Today's bonus episode is an interview with actor/writer/maker Jac Ford. Jac talks about her process writing and self-producing her play How We Fall. You can read more of Jac's work on New Play Exchange and peruse her website here. Follow her hashtag #JacFord and her theater company @KervigoEnsemble Jac talks about this book in the episode if you are interested in reading: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi Thanks for listening! www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Follow Just Start and our host Arielle Beth Klein on instagram for inspiration and weekly tips.

    COME SEE MY SHOW aka Hiatus Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 1:44


    Hi friends! Arielle announces a brief hiatus from the podcast while she rehearses and performs her solo show (her OG passion project!). There will be 2 more bonus interview episodes coming out this September and then we're off until October 13th. So now's the time to catch up! Tickets will be available soon for Arielle's show My Shiksa Boyfriend. Keep an eye out for in-person & virtual tickets: https://www.kervigoensemble.org/myshiksaboyfriend STAY IN TOUCH Just Start Storytelling on Instagram Arielle on Instagram Just Start Website

    15. Cliches that Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 4:25


    Today's episode is all about cliche things that help you stay motivated! FOLLOW @__JustStart @arielle_beth CONTACT JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    BONUS EP: Grace Aki

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 43:29


    Today Arielle chats with multi-hyphenate Grace Aki about her solo show To Free a Mockingbird. They chat about imposter syndrome, solo show development and storytelling. Follow Grace & get tickets to see a virtual performance of To Free a Mockingbird below! CONNECT WITH GRACE Broadway Radio Broadway Records Tell Me On a Sunday TICKETS TO HER SOLO SHOW Instagram STAY IN TOUCH Email Community Instagram Follow Arielle

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    14. Follow the Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 4:49


    Today Arielle shares a bit of her process while working on her solo show. Follow the feeling and the story will come! FOLLOW @__JustStart @arielle_beth CONTACT JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    13. 3 Tips for When You Feel Unmotivated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 4:37


    Try these 3 tips! Let us know what you think. FOLLOW @__JustStart @arielle_beth CONTACT JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    BONUS EP: PASSION PROJECT COURSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 2:36


    Today Arielle comes to you on a wild Tuesday to tell you all about her Passion Project Course that launched this week! It's a DIY version of the Just Start Storytelling services. You can start and FINISH your passion project during this 5 Module course w/ 2 bonus downloads. Arielle takes care of the organizing & planning so you can focus on CREATING. As a listener you get $10 off with code YES10 at checkout until August 15th! GET THE COURSE! STAY IN TOUCH - JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com - Follow @__JustStart

    BONUS EP: Kristi Donna Ng

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 49:42


    This week Arielle chats with the incredible multi-hyphenate Kristi Donna Ng. Kristi chats about a virtual program she produced with The Barrow Group in honor of AAPI month. GET IN TOUCH! www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Insta: @__JustStart

    12. Before You Start, Know Your Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 4:52


    This week Arielle talks about how clarifying "why" you are telling this story will help your creative process flow more easily. FOLLOW @__JustStart @arielle_beth CONTACT JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart

    11. Why You Can Trust Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 5:23


    This week we chat a little bit about Arielle's personal passion project & how she can help you! From this episode: Arielle's Interview w The Rehearsal Report Just Start Storytelling Creative Coaching: www.ArielleBethKlein.com/juststart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com for a FREE 15 min consultation! Instagram: @__JustStart @arielle_beth

    BONUS EP: Adrián Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 38:03


    This bonus episode features an interview with Adrián Burke. We talk about his podcast La Mezcla & his upcoming La Mezcla LIVE show. In person & virtual tickets here: https://www.caveat.nyc/event/la-mezcla-8-4-2021 FOLLOW Adrián & La Mezcla Go to the next La Mezcla Variety show on August 4th at 7:30! www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart @__JustStart on Instagram

    10. How Your Learning Styles Can Help You Create

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 3:52


    This week Arielle chats about what she learned from her college study habits. Just Start Storytelling Creative Coaching: www.ArielleBethKlein.com/juststart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com for a FREE 15 min consultation! Instagram: @__JustStart @arielle_beth

    9. Don't Start Because You're Bored

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 4:54


    There is a difference between the stories you WANT to tell and the stories you NEED to tell. Just Start Storytelling Creative Coaching: www.ArielleBethKlein.com/juststart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com for a FREE 15 min consultation! Instagram: @__JustStart @arielle_beth

    BONUS EP: Ben Rosenblatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 33:36


    Today's bonus episode is an interview with actor/writer Ben Rosenblatt. Ben talks about his process writing his solo show called Hiccups, which was recently published in this anthology called: At the Intersection of Disability and Drama: A Critical Anthology of New Plays. You can read more of Ben's work on New Play Exchange and see his work as an actor on his website. Follow him on social media @BenRoseNYC www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Follow Just Start and our host Arielle Beth Klein on instagram for inspiration and weekly tips.

    8. Waiting for the Sign, Is the Sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 5:11


    Waiting for a sign to start? This episode is it! Just Start Storytelling Creative Coaching: www.ArielleBethKlein.com/juststart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com for a FREE 15 min consultation! Instagram: @__JustStart @arielle_beth

    7. BONUS EP: Michelle Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 42:41


    The BONUS interview episode is here! Arielle chats with actress and host Michelle Miller. Michelle is the host of the podcast Mentors on the Mic. The second season just ended so it's the perfect time to catch up! Michelle shares with us tips about her process and shares insight that was helpful to me, and will be helpful to you if you are starting a podcast. FROM THIS EPISODE: Tribe of Mentors Book by Tim Ferriss So You Want to Make a Podcast by Kristen Meinzer Ashli Pollard (business mentor/coach) FOLLOW MICHELLE Instagram Twitter FOLLOW MENTORS ON THE MIC Instagram Twitter LinkedIN Facebook Thanks for LIstening! www.ArielleBethKlein.com/juststart FOLLOW Arielle & Just Start!

    6. Honor Your Inklings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 3:46


    Write down every idea, no matter how small (and how to stay organized!) www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Insta: @__JustStart

    5. Listening to Stories is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 4:23


    This week, Arielle chats about some of the reasons why listening to stories is just as important as telling them. www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Insta: @__JustStart

    4. Plan the Day, Not the Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 5:08


    It's important to find the balance so that you are organized but allow your creative process to flow. www.ArielleBethKlein.com/JustStart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Insta: @__JustStart

    3. What I've Learned from Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 6:12


    Arielle talks about what she's learned about storytelling from the kids she's taught in her acting classes! www.ariellebethklein.com/juststart juststartstorytelling@gmail.com Instagram: @__JustStart

    2. Tips for When You Don't Feel Inspired

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 4:45


    You can still work on your creative project even if you don't feel inspired! www.ariellebethklein.com/juststart juststartstorytelling@gmail.com Insatgram: @__JustStart

    1. Accountability Buddies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 4:31


    This week, Arielle talks about why accountability buddies should NOT be your friends. www.ariellebethklein.com/juststart juststartstorytelling@gmail.com Instagram: @__JustStart

    Just Start Storytelling: TRAILER

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 1:59


    Welcome to the Just Start! Storytelling podcast. Created by Arielle Beth Klein as a way to help people tell their stories. Arielle is an actor/writer/teaching artist with a Creative Coaching business called Just Start! She offers motivation, accountability, and personalized plans for your creative projects. Everyone has a story; what's yours? www.ariellebethklein.com/juststart JustStartStorytelling@gmail.com Instagram: @__JustStart

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