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The No Starving Artist podcast is dedicated to dancers & artists looking to take their dancing to the next level. We interview people from all walks of dance that have had professional experience doing what they love. We hope to inspire the next generation of artists to pursue what THEY want.

Jason Pickett


    • Jan 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Slay Smiles: Dancer rights, Rate negotiations & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 58:15


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This is the FINAL episode of Season 1 and features the amazing: Slay Smiles. She is a dancer, creative, advocate and artist who is making big waves within the dance industry helping others succeed. Slays Links: https://www.instagram.com/tajariley This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Tonga Lavulo: Freestyle, Battling & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 58:13


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Tonga Lavulo: Battle dancer, creative & artist. We talk about freestyle, how he started battling and more! Tongas Links: https://www.instagram.com/sir.tonga/ This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Miller Daurey: Coming back to dance, filming dance class, & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 62:56


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Miller Daurey: Actor, dancer & creator who is documenting his journey back to dance after taking a hiatus to pursue acting. Millers Links: https://www.instagram.com/backtogreat/ This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Patrick Cubbedge: Dancer safety, Studio tips & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 94:52


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Patrick Cubbedge: Dancer, choreographer, parent & artist! In this episode we're talking about dancer safety, tips for studios and how to hire quality staff. This episode does contain sensitive topics such as abuse and ethical issues surrounding dance. Patricks Links: https://www.instagram.com/patrickcubbedge/ This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Francisco Gella: Convention teaching, Industry advice, & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 62:29


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Francisco Gella: Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Educator Franciscos Links: https://franciscogelladance.com/ https://www.instagram.com/franciscogelladance/ This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Brayden Singley: New York, Dancing on a Company & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 90:14


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Brayden Singley: Dancer/choreographer raised in Utah now teaching and dancing in New York City. Braydens Links Links: https://www.instagram.com/braydensingley/ This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Jadell Lee Part 3: Business in Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 79:41


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Jadell Lee (Part 3) - Professional dance educator, published author, TEDx speaker & CEO of @elevateconvention.dance We're diving into mentorship, studio culture, boundaries & more! Jadells Links: https://www.instagram.com/jadelllee/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/elevateconvention.dance/?hl=en This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Amber Anthony: Competition Dance, Score Sheets & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 62:08


    Welcome back to episode 13 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Amber Anthony - Co-Owner of Rainbow Dance for 20+ Years - Passionate about the industry as a whole & super interested in the BTS on the adjuration side of the events. Ambers Links: https://www.instagram.com/thestrategyspecialist/ https://linktr.ee/amberanthony This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Join my FREE club - Parent resources, on-demand videos & more to come: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Brice "Professor Lock" Johnson: Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 63:00


    Welcome back to episode 12 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Brice "Professor Lock" Johnson - Your dancing neighborhood Hope Dealer! Brices Links: https://www.instagram.com/briceprofessorlock/ https://discord.com/invite/dCETX9FrNP This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Jadell Lee Part 2: Elevate convention, mentorship & tips for dancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 60:26


    Welcome back to episode 11 Part 2 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Jadell Lee - Professional dance educator, published author, TEDx speaker & CEO of @elevateconvention.dance We're diving into mentorship, studio culture, boundaries & more! Jadells Links: https://www.instagram.com/jadelllee/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/elevateconvention.dance/?hl=en This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Jadell Lee Part 1: Mentorship, Culture & Boundaries in Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 56:12


    Welcome back to episode 11 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Jadell Lee - Educator, Author, Convention owner & dancer. We're diving into mentorship, studio culture, boundaries & more! Jadells Links: https://www.instagram.com/jadelllee/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/elevateconvention.dance/?hl=en This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Ramses Contreras: Consent Within Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 83:06


    Welcome back to episode 10 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Ramses Contreras and we're diving into consent within dance spaces and how teachers, directors and students can create safer spaces for everyone. Follow Ramses: https://www.instagram.com/ramses_is_1/ This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Ali Phillips: Conscious Dance Leadership Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 61:58


    Welcome back to episode 9 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Ali Phillips and we're diving into conscious dance leadership and how it's shaped her career and passion for dance. Follow Ali: www.instagram.com/aliphillips.official This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career. Learn from me! - No Starving Artists On Demand is now LIVE: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow me on all social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitspickett

    Jeffrey "Boom" Louizia Pt. 2 - No Starving Artists Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 83:56


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Jeffrey "Boom" Louizia PART 2 - Jeffrey Boom Louizia is what all the energy drinks and possibly the sun aspire's to be jk lol! Jeffrey is discovering the different levels in rewiring the practice conditions and goals that may or may not suits us in our everyday life through the medium of dance!! This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Marcquet Hill - No Starving Artists Ep. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 67:10


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Marcquet Hill - Dancer, choreographer and current Magic Mike Live Tour dancer. "I do a lot of dance moves" - Marcquet This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Jeffrey "Boom" Louizia - No Starving Artists Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 58:30


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Jeffrey "Boom" Louizia - Jeffrey Boom Louizia is what all the energy drinks and possibly the sun aspire's to be jk lol! Jeffrey is discovering the different levels in rewiring the practice conditions and goals that may or may not suits us in our everyday life through the medium of dance!! This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Jesse Sykes - No Starving Artists Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 61:16


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Jesse Sykes - An ambitious, tenacious and loving human who loves to inspire others through the power of being authentically yourself. This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Michael "Third Degree" Swasey - No Starving Artists Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 107:38


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Michael "Third Degree" Swasey - Popper, freestyle artist and creative who has been prospecting with the notorious MZK Crew. This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Riley Jackson - No Starving Artists Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 65:21


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Riley Jackson - Producer, Artist, videographer & creative who has a unique experience with and within dance. This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Sage Swenson - No Starving Artists Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 63:25


    Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Sage Swenson, an amazing artist from Utah that has worked in and out of LA and traveled the world doing what he loves. This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

    Uly Gonzalez - No Starving Artists Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 55:48


    Welcome to the official first episode of the Hey Its Pickett Podcast! This episode features Uly Gonzalez - Dance, choreographer & artist currently based our of Oregon. This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another. My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.

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