Reinvention

Actor Barry Bell discusses being invited to fan conventions and ponders the unique economy arising from proximity to fame.Transcript is here.

Alex Criqui and Dustin Klein never set out to make art that would grace the cover of National Geographic or be declared by The New York Times as the #1 “Most Influential Work of American Protest Art Since World War II,” but it happened. Alex describes how it started, where its going, and what its like to suddenly be thrust into national debates about social justice and the future of public art. For more information visit reclaimingthemonument.comTranscript is here.

Immunologist turned fight director Bret Yount shares what it's like to work with stars such as Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kenneth Branagh, Ralph Fiennes and others - and explains what it's like to fall off a horse while doing stunts on a blockbuster film. 

Entrepreneur, facilitator & consultant Ace Callwood describes the downsides of being likable and shares the risk mitigation secrets that helped him convince 20 million people to listen to coffee shops sounds.For more information visit envoyportfolio.com/ace-callwood. Transcript is here.

Model and activist Morgan Barbour describes what it's like to run away and join the circus and explains how her nipples are helping the United Nations take action against gendered violence. To learn more visit  morganbarbour.com. Transcript is here.

Matthew Dubroff explains how a 650 year old Japanese theatre form might just be the cure for the modern world.To learn more visit  theatrenohgaku.org.Transcript is here.

What does it mean to "make it" in business or in life? Is success working more, or being able to work less? Actor turned lawyer turned entrepreneur Lorenzo Callender discusses retiring from Hollywood -- for now -- and following dreams he never knew he had.To learn more visit callenderlegal.comTranscript is Here.

Award-winning independent filmmaker Foster Solomon describes the creative process of writing, directing, acting, and producing the film Hawk's Ridge - and explains the things everyone needs to know about the way art is distributed in today's streaming economy. To learn more visit Hawksridgefilm.com.Transcript is here.

Tony explains the stress of high stakes card counting, why professional poker isn't gambling, and the things that changed his mind about women actors.Visit Tony's blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre.Transcript is here.

Hawaii Shakespeare Festival co-founder Tony Pisculli describes transitioning from computer programmer to writer and director and explains what it feels like to lose tens of millions of dollars virtually overnight. Visit Tony's blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre.Transcript is here.

Computer guy, chess boxer, hash runner, and author Micah Edwards explains the economy of nerd-conventions and how fear of stagnation led to a life of adventure.To learn more visit amazon.com/Micah-Edwards or reddit.com/r/micahwrites.Transcript is here.

African American Studies professor and National Public Radio star Dr. Chioke I’Anson discusses motorcycles, breaking into voice work, podcasting while black, and the secret Hegelian lessons acorns and oak trees can tell you about your career.To learn more visit the The Media Center and Everything is Alive Podcast.Transcript is here.

How do you figure out what really matters? Artist, entrepreneur and creative investigator Sterling Hundley discusses collaborating with NASA, baseball, healthcare, and finding meaning by running straight at the thing that scares you. To learn more visit sterlinghundley.com and legendeer.org.Transcript is here.

Jonathan Becker - the world’s most prolific theatrical mask-maker (no kidding) - discusses the joys and headaches of building a business to sustain a life in art.For more information about Jonathan visit theater-masks.com.

Dr. Nicole Rankins discusses moving to medicine, starting a podcast, building a business, and the radical idea that women should have a say in their own birth experiences.To learn more visit drnicolerankins.com . Transcript is here.

Want to make more money doing what you love but don’t want to go to business school to figure out how? Successfully entrepreneur Scott Wayne explains the key skills any new business needs to survive and thrive.To learn more about Scott, visit envoyportfolio.com and canvasstudiosrva.com. Transcripts are HERE.

Every wonder what it’s really like to be a working actor? Only 2% earn a living — and less than .04% achieve fame — yet few who follow that path would have it any other way. Award-winning actor, director, fight director and teacher Geoffrey Kent takes us backstage into the life of a working artist before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic and explains what it’s like to chase the horizon every day.Transcript is HERE.For more about Geoffrey visit: geoffreykent.com.

Excited about COVID vaccines but worried about zombies?Award winning physician and professor Dr. Alan Dow discusses the science of teamwork, the challenges of interprofessionalism, why he started broadcasting during a pandemic — and why asking about zombies is such a good question.Transcript is HERE.

Improviser, educator, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Elizabeth Byland explains how improv can turn tragedy into healing, and how practicing mistakes can change the world.For more information about Elizabeth visit https://www.elizabethbyland.com/. Click HERE for transcript.

Mathematician, Punk Rocker, Pentagon Memo-Writer, and Corporate Consultant Matt Johnson describes his journey from chalk covered truth seeker to storyteller and explains how drudgery might just save us all.Transcript is HERE.For more information about Matt visit https://evolve-productions.com/our-people.

Entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery explains the importance of elasticity in business - what it is, why everyone needs it, and how you can get it before it’s too late. For more information about Aaron visit linkedin.com/in/aaronmontgomery/. Video of the interview is HERE.Transcript is HERE.

Ida Allen and Ashley Cottingham discuss protests, tear gas, anti-racist racists, and building a nonprofit to empower the disenfranchised.Visit therichmondactionalliance.org to learn more. Video of the interview is HERE.Transcript is HERE.

Entrepreneurs Ace Callwood and Aaron Montgomery discuss black lives, confederate statues, sine waves, and hope for the future.Video of the interview is HERE.More information about Ace is HERE.More information about Aaron is HERE.Transcript is HERE.

Actress turned restaurateur Virginia Lillian discusses the heart-aches (and hopes) of living in Covid-era New York.Visit Lukeslobster.com to learn more about their reopening. Click HERE for transcript.

Ed Herendeen discusses why and how he founded the Contemporary American Theater Festival, one of the most celebrated modern play festivals in the world.For more information visit catf.org.Click HERE for transcript.

Negotiator and entrepreneur Scott Wayne discusses pivoting his entire company to help combat COVID-19. Visit https://envoyportfolio.com/covid-19-tools to access some of those resources.Click HERE for transcript.

Cathy Motley-Fitch and Alan Fitch discuss turning tragedy into a mission and a movement - and consider what steps to take next.For more information visit Lolassong.com.Click here for transcript.

Alicia Dietz explains how someone goes from flying blackhawk helicopters in wartime to becoming a renowned artist, designer, teacher, and entrepreneur.For more about Alicia's art visit aliciadietzstudios.comClick here for transcript.

Tattoo artist Amy Black discusses the power of the female nipple, the magic of presence, and what it really means to follow your dream.For more about Amy visit Amyblacktattoos.com.To help, visit pinkinkfund.org.Click here for transcript.

Historian turned defense analyst Donn Marshall discusses rebuilding a life for himself and his children after 9/11, losing a seat in the House of Delegates by 75 votes, and the perils of food poisoning at the Pentagon. Click here for transcript

Kinky sex educator Sarah Sloane discusses building an entire career out of passion, communication, and consent. To learn more abut Sarah visit sarahsloane.netClick here for transcript

Activist Tonia Sina Campanella talks about co-founding a company that is leading one of the most significant changes to the entertainment industry in decades, and about becoming an advocate for rare disease research – all while fighting for her own life.To learn more about Intimacy Directors International visit teamidi.org.Click here for transcript

Dancer Jill Ware and Sculptor John Henry Blatter discuss a virtual reality project that turned into an unexpected collaboration with healthcare.Click here for transcript

Actor, speaker, and writer Eva DeVirgilis discusses her journey from working as a make-up artist at Saks Fifth Avenue to traveling the world to spread a message of empowerment for women.Click here for transcript

Dr. Tiffany Jana discusses how someone goes from being on food stamps to founding a multi-million-dollar portfolio of companies dedicated to diversity and inclusion.Click here for transcript

Danica Roem discusses how to transition from melodic death metal singer to journalist to being the first person to both be elected and serve while openly transgender in any U.S. state legislature.

Introduction to the podcast: Candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and others trying to make a difference in the world – to discover how they switched gears professionally without going backwards. Some have created businesses. Others found unconventional ways to make a living. We’ll hear stories about what happens along the way and discover where opportunity and effort meet. Because sometimes you need to reinvent yourself without losing who you already are.