Story and Horse

The Universal Language of Music with Asher LaubJoin Asher and me in a delightful conversation about his journey as a professional violinist who breaks with traditional boundaries and forges new paths. Asher shares about his creative process, the power of improvisation, and his vision about music as a common language that can bridge differences and form new connections between people.Asher Laub's Bio:Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo philharmonic by age 13.Asher's expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, the Jacob Javitz Center and across four continents.  Asher has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, and NBC and many other major news sources.  Asher is known for breakdancing across stages with his LED electric violin, in addition to performing as a DJ violinist, bringing his experience as a live performer and technical prowess as an audio editing and mixing guru to countless clubs and stages across the country.Connect with Asher Laub:Websites: www.asherlaub.comhttps://found.asherlaub.com/home Instagram: https://instagram.com/asherlaubFacebook: https://facebook.com/asherlaubmusicYouTube:https://youtube.com/c/asherofficialmusicHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is a creative expression and story guide.A note: This is the final episode of the Story and Horse podcast. It was started just over a year ago and the plan was for 52 episodes. Today marks the 54th episode, and I am so very grateful to all of my amazing, creatively spirited guests who so generously shared their wisdom, insights and time with us. Every week, for over a year, I was incredibly lucky to sit down with people who bravely, determinedly, and passionately live creative lives. Thank you to everyone who joined me on this journey, and to all my listeners:  May you continue to find the courage and inspiration to share your unique, powerful creativity with the world.  Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

You Never Know What You Might Learn with Nancy NapierToday we welcome Nancy Napier for a creative conversation about her love of learning and her work as an academic entrepreneur. Nancy particularly enjoys doing the early research into new fields of study, and we discuss how she sees connections and blends knowledge across disciplines. She also shares about being a beginner in fiction writing, and her work starting the first international standard business school in Vietnam.Nancy Napier's Bio:Nancy K. Napier, long time Boise State University professor of business, is an academic entrepreneur. She loves learning and blending knowledge across disciplines, she helped establish the first international standard business school in Vietnam, and has been instrumental in designing and implementing several innovative academic programs. Most recently, she's become a rank beginner at learning to write fiction and play tennis.Connect with Nancy Napier:Website: nancyknapier.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyknapier/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She celebrates and guides creative expression and story sharing.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Inventing Games with Kevin CarrolPickles, penguins and dice! Join me and Kevin Carrol, tabletop game inventor, professional speaker and facilitator, for a lively conversation about the power of creative game play. Kevin shares his personal journey into the world of game invention, gives tips for getting started if you have an idea for a tabletop game, and we talk about effective and persuasive communication too. Kevin Carroll's BioKevin Carroll is a professional speaker, trainer and facilitator. His passion is helping his clients think creatively and communicate persuasively. In other words, he teaches people how to be better problem solvers and how to get their message across clearly, concisely, and confidently. Top shelf clients such as Merrill Lynch, Unilever and Cisco Systems (to name just a few) have been tapping into Kevin's expertise for many years. Repeat business is his hallmark.Kevin's style is upbeat and engaging. His programs are interactive and real world. Not only do participants walk away with better skills, they walk away feeling better about themselves.Kevin's strengths include his ability to connect with his clients, assess their talents, and coach them in a way that causes change to stick. Results are immediate and often quantifiable. Testimonials and success stories abound.Prior to building his own practice, Kevin worked in advertising for 17 years and managed accounts for national brands such as Ocean Spray and Seagram. Kevin earned his MBA from Fordham University and he is a Past-President of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Speakers Association. (He also admits to having had a short and dubious career as a standup comic.)He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Mary, and their two children. When he's not speaking, he invents toys and games. And when he's not inventing toys and games, he performs customized comedy roasts at national sales meetings.(See: www.kevincarrollcomedy.com)Connect with Kevin Carroll:Websites:http://kevincarroll.com/index.htmlhttps://ilovetenzi.com/Books: http://kevincarroll.com/books.htmlHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She celebrates and guides creative expression and story sharing.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseSupport the show Support the show

The DNA of Story with DP KnudtenHow do you discover, craft and communicate the "completely true / completely you" brand you already are? Join DP and me to learn about using the "key three" to unlock your personal brand,. We explore insights from his books Nonfiction Brand and ROTOMA - the ROI of Social Media "Top of Mind," and DP shares about own journey in self branding.  Along with being an author and branding expert, he also is a keynote speaker and creator-host of the podcasts The ROTOMA Podcast and Nonfiction Brand.DP Knudten, Chief Collaborator, COLLABORATOR creative:DP's worked on some of the biggest brands in the business including Coca-Cola®, The Athlete's Foot®, and ClosetMaid® during tenures at DDB Needham (Chicago), McCann Erickson (Atlanta) and creative shops in Denver, Sarasota, and Madison, WI. He is the author of NONFICTION BRAND—Discover, craft and communicate the ‘completely true / completely you' brand you already are,” and co-author of ROTOMA—The ROI of Social Media ‘Top of Mind/' and the creator-host of the popular podcasts, The ROTOMA Podcast and NONFICTION BRAND.  He is also a keynote speaker and clinician in branding, social media, creativity and culture for groups throughout the United States.  Connect with DP Knudten:Websites: dpknudten.comnonfictionbrand.comnonfictionbrand.com/giftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpknudten/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She celebrates and guides creative expression and story sharing.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

The Impulse to Write with Ashley Kalagian BluntAshley joins us from Sydney, Australia to talk about writing, identity and travel. We explore her personal story of moving from Canada, being an outsider in a new culture and her family's Armenian history, which was the inspiration for her first book, My Name is Revenge: A novella and collected essays.  Ashley loves the craft in the creation of story, and offers ideas for how to access inspiration and the state of creative flow.  Her newest book, Dark Mode, is psychological thriller, and will be will be published by Ultimo Press in March 2023.Ashley has many online events and courses including The Joy of Creative Writing sessions for an affordable $9-$14 AUD - "Whether you haven't written creatively since high school or you're the author of 12 books, this fun class will help you get your creativity flowing." https://ashleykalagianblunt.com/events/Write In Trees: https://ashleykalagianblunt.com/2019/03/07/you-can-write-in-trees/Ashley Kalagian Blunt's Bio:Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the author of two books. Her memoir “How to Be Australian” was published in 2020. Her first book, “My Name Is Revenge,” a novella and collected essays, was published in 2019 and is available worldwide in print, audiobook and ebook. It was shortlisted for the 2019 Woollahra Digital Literary Awards, and was a finalist in the 2018 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award. Her writing appears in a variety of publications across North America, Europe and Australia. Ashley is a Moth StorySLAM winner, and the co-host of James and Ashley Stay at Home, a podcast about writing, creativity and health. She is also an enthusiastic teacher of creative writing. Originally from Canada, she has lived and worked in South Korea, Peru and Mexico, and now lives in Sydney, Australia.  Connect with Ashley Kalagian Blunt:Website: https://ashleykalagianblunt.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-kalagian-blunt-32680337/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AKalagianBluntInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/akalagianblunt/Podcast James and Ashley Stay at Home: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/james-and-ashley-stay-at-home/id1514919350Amazon My Name is Revenge: https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Revenge-novella-collected/dp/1925052443/ref=sr_1_5keywords=kalagian&qid=1552437531&s=gateway&sr=8-5Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She celebrates and guides creative expression and story sharing.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Fire and Clay with Alan PotterJoin Alan and me as we discuss his amazing animal sculptures that are created using RAKU, an ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique. We talk about his technique, a special teacher, and how pressure helps him get into the creative flow. He shares what to do when a sculpture doesn't work out as planned, and what his working studio is like.  We also get to hear about Wade the Raven, a special ceramic bird that has his own children's book. Alan Potter's Bio:Alan grew up in the NE U.S. and graduated from Trinity College of Vermont in 2000 with a BA in Craft/Art Entrepreneurship. He and his wife, Barbara moved to AZ in 2015 where he works on his clay sculptural animals in his home studio. Alan's work is represented in galleries, nationally.Connect with Alan Potter:Website: https://www.apotterceramics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelastpotter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanpotterceramicsWordpress: https://mylifeinshortsbyap.wordpress.comHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Create a Way with Wendy Fedan Today we are joined by full-time freelance illustrator/designer Wendy Fedan. Wendy shares about her creative process, how she got started drawing, and about her publishing business Create-a-Way Design & Publishing. If you could use some inspiration to get your book self-published, Wendy can help guide and support you through the process! Wendy Fedan's Bio:Wendy Fedan is a full-time freelance illustrator/designer, living in Amherst, Ohio. She graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art where she also teaches Continuing Education courses for teens and adults.Wendy launched her own design for publishing biz in 2021 named Create-a-Way Design & Publishing to act as a book shepherd, helping other authors through the self-publishing process.She has 14 indie-published books under her belt so far, mostly picture books which she's also illustrated, but she also has her own novel series called Somewhere In-Between to explore her personal interest in the paranormal.Connect with Wendy Fedan:Website: https://www.cawpublishing.com/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wfedan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.fedanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyfedan/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

No Limits with Sherry EichbergerSherry joins us for an inspirational conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship and her creative business consultant work supporting business owners. She shares her own journey in starting original businesses, and offers ideas about how to be open to what comes your way - yes and!If you could use some inspiration for your business, Sherry has a special offer of a two hour, intensive, one-on-one, JOLT Session for $175.  She says, " Whether you are just beginning, need some momentum, or are ready to take your business to the next level, you're guaranteed to walk away with ideas, inspiration, and how-to's necessary to electrify your business. "Sherry Eichberger's Bio:Sherry Eichberger is a creative business consultant and owner of Central515 Consulting. She's a born entrepreneur with 3 original businesses under her belt, two of which were created after 40. She's a people person who doesn't know a stranger and believes her life's mission is to help others. She loves her family fiercely including her husband David of 35 years. Born near Detroit, Michigan Sherry moved to Houston in 1987 and now considers herself a Texan!Connect with Sherry Eichberger:Website: https://central515.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-eichberger-8b6242119/JOLT Session:https://central515.com/jolt-session-2/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sherryeichberger/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-eichberger-8b6242119/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseSupport the show Support the show

The Power of Play with Mike MontagueJoin Mike and I as we talk about the importance of playfulness, his podcast Playful Humans, and ways to keep the creative spirit of play alive in everyday life. Mike is a Game Show Host, Public Speaker, as well as a Podcaster, and has been a radio DJ, web designer, and karaoke host. In addition to the Playful Humans Podcast, Mike hosts the How to Succeed Podcast for sales and business leaders. We also get to meet, through story, a very special grandmother who encouraged young Mike to be himself, be silly and to play full out, inspirations he carries with him as he helps adults rediscover the power of play.Find out more at https://www.playfulhumans.comMike Montague's Bio:He is the founder of Playful Humans, a community designed to help the burned-out and board get re-energized and engaged with life. His mission is to help adults rediscover the power of play and avoid a midlife crisis.Connect with Mike Montague:Playful Humans Website: https://club.playfulhumans.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playfulhumansLinkedIn Playful Humans: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playfulhumans/LinkedIn Mike Montague: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedmontague/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playfulhumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/playful.humans/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playfulhumansHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

You Can Be Anything with Reyshan ParkerMeet Reyshan Parker, the Executive Producer and Host of the Food & Travel Docu-Series “Beyond the Check." We talk about the show, his adorable dogs Sugar and Bones, and Reyshan's creative process. Then we are joined by several puppets, including the cat Snips, as we learn inside information about a new project for kids currently in post production!  Reyshan Parker's Bio:Beyond the Check is a documentary series about worker-owned restaurants. We find the best and most hidden gems around the country and showcase the story of the establishment, the owners, and of course try some of the best dishes they offer!                  Reyshan Parker is an American Filmmaker, Producer, Writer, Director and Television Personality. He is the Executive Producer and Host of the Food & Travel Docu-Series “Beyond the Check” about Chef Owned and Operated Restaurants on Fox's TUBI TV, and Amazon Video, as well as the Beyond the Check Podcast where he dives deeper into all things service industry related and more.Reyshan is the Director and Producer of the feature film "Odie, Based on the Odyssey by Homer.” As well as a dozen short films, web series, commercials and music videos.He is the Author of fictional novel "Noir, The Good Girl, The Detective and the Femme Fatale", as well a guide to low budget filmmaking, "The Independents Guide to the Micro-Feature Film".Reyshan currently resides in Savannah Ga, with his wife Jordan and their two adorable fur babies, Sugar and Bones.  FIND US EVERYWHERE @ http://popleme.co/beyondthecheckAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-check-podcastSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/03hqKxXeJndwZudOpsloYGFULL EPISODES of BEYOND THE CHECK TV SERIES on AMAZON VIDEO: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M4532YSTUBI-TV https://tubitv.com/series/300006106/beyond-the-check-worker-owner-editionWEBSITE https://independentlasagna.com/beyond-the-checkINSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/beyondthecheck_LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyondthecheckFIND REYSHAN AT:WEBSITE http://reyshanparker.comFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/reyshanjparker/LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/reyshanparker/INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/reyshanparkerTIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@reyshanparkerSUGAR & BONES ON IG https://www.instagram.com/sugarnbonezHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

The Rhythm of Creativity with Fiona Valentine What is the most distinctive trait of highly creative people? What's a fugitive color? Join Business coach and Australian artist Fiona Valentine as we talk about painting and creativity. Fiona shares ideas about nurturing and capturing inspiration, and ways to get into that relaxed state which is conducive to the creative process.  She also offers suggestions about moving past the fear of a blank canvas, and what to do if you create mud when painting. We wrap up the conversation talking about her inspirational book coming out in February, Tiny Wings, which she is co-writing with her adult daughter about their journey through autism. Free Guide: How to Start Selling Your Art:  https://www.fionavalentine.com/sellingartpdf.htmlFiona Valentine's Bio:Business coach and Australian artist Fiona Valentine believes real artists don't starve, they thrive. She started a side hustle that turned her painting hobby into a profitable business and now she helps other artists do the same.Her signature coaching program The Profitable Artist Method is designed to help aspiring artists paint for fun and for profit even if they've never sold any of their art before. Fiona has been a regular writer for Australian Artist Magazine, featured on TV show Colour in Your Life and The Art Biz Podcast. Connect with Fiona Valentine:Website: https://www.fionavalentine.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-valentine-art/Free Guide: How to Start Selling Your Art:  https://www.fionavalentine.com/sellingartpdf.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionavalentineartist/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fionavalentine.artistFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconfidentartistHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

A Universe of Your Own with Teen Author Sarah Humpherys  We talk about dragons! Join us for a fun and inspirational conversation with teen author Sarah Humpherys. Sarah is a fantasy nerd and magic enthusiast.  At the age of 15, she was invited to be a part of a writing program led by New York Times bestselling author Angie Fenimore. During that 6 month course, she wrote her book Stone Cold, successfully pitched her novel and got it published. We talk about the healing power of writing, magic systems, Sarah's unique creative process and preferred location to write, and, yes - dragons! Sarah Humpherys's Bio:Sarah Humpherys lives in Lehi, Utah and is a die-hard fantasy nerd that can't stop talking about dragons and anime. She is trying to get through school by creating her own worlds and characters and has written six novel length books. Sarah does make friends, but only with people who can stand her habit of constantly talking during movies to critique the plot, her memorization of the How to Train your Dragon Wikipedia page, and a monologue explaining why Doctor Strange is obviously the best avenger.Connect with Sarah Humpherys:Website: https://www.sarahhumpherys.comSarah's Book Stone Cold: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Sarah-Humpherys/dp/1631955845Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_fantasy_authorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahhumpherysHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Journeys in Life & On the Page with LaucaIn 1954, JJ set off on the ocean Liner Le Cambodge to Shanghai via Hong Kong to keep a promise to his calligraphy teacher. This is the start of a captivating tale woven by Lauca, a writer who herself has gone on many journeys, in her new book Returning East. Join us as we talk about writing not in your mother tongue, micro stories and transitioning from them to a novel, and how exploring the world nurtures creativity. Lauca is also a Qigong teacher, and shares an easy-to-do healing routine that can be started today.  Lauca's Bio:Lauca is a European writer, author of micro stories inspired by everyday life, while her historical novel draws inspiration from Chinese history and her adventures across China. Her writing also reflects her interest in foreign languages and crossing cultures.Connect with Lauca:Website: www.lauca.euLauca's Book Returning East: http://www.lauca.eu/returning-east/ Qigong: www.qibloom.deInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauca_eu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLaucaHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Telling Your Stories on Stage with Sean Tyler Foley Ever felt panic when you stepped out on a stage to talk? Sean Tyler Foley is here to help! A master storyteller, Tyler is all about supporting people in finding the power in their own stories through teaching the art and craft of public speaking. Stages feel like home to Tyler because of a very personal connection to the theatre from when he was a child. Tyler also offers an immediately actionable technique to help you uncover key stories in your life if you are having trouble locating them. Everyone has stories to share, just like everyone is creative! Sean Tyler Foley's Bio:Sean Tyler Foley is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old. He has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked.Connect with Sean Tyler Foley:Website: https://seantylerfoley.com/Website: https://www.endlessstages.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Empowering Creativity with Jaye Robin BrownJaye Robin Brown is an author and horse rider, and she's all about stories and horses! Join us as we discuss her books, writing process and her three equines. She offers ideas about productivity empowering creativity,  and how taking the pressure off your art can help get the ideas flowing. Jaye Robin Brown's Bio:Jaye Robin Brown is the author of the Lambda Literary Finalist, The Meaning of Birds, along with other books for teens. Her first adult novel, Five Months Or Forever, was published in June of 2022. Connect with Jaye Robin Brown:Website: jayerobinbrown.comFacebook: facebook.com/jayerobinbrownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayerobinbrown/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayerobinbrownHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Captivating Tales with Teen Author Shanti HershensonMeet teen author Shanti! She's 14 years old and has 11 published books to her name, and has 17 additional completed manuscripts.  So inspirational!  Hear about her process, how she learned the craft of writing , and where her ideas come from. Shanti also offers an excellent suggestion about how to get started on your book if those first lines seem too daunting.  Connect with Shanti  on Tik Tok to get writing tips, hear her news, and join her 27,000 fans in cheering Shanti's continued word smithing! Shanti Hershenson's Bio:Shanti Hershenson's first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales.Connect with Shanti Hershenson:Website: shantihershenson.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowritesAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Shanti-Hershenson/e/B08QRF5LP4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_5&qid=1649653231&sr=8-5All Links: https://linktr.ee/Shantihershenson Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Creativity Under Duress with Funkboy Ivan BodleyProfessional bass player Ivan Bodley was hooked on the bass for life after hearing Rick James play on song on TV - he heard that funky, deep bassline and he knew that his instrument had found him. Join us as Ivan talks about his early influences, plays some basslines, and tells us about subbing in on Broadway shows and his creative process. He works best under duress and creates deadlines for himself! Ivan's also an author of the book Am I Famous Yet? Memoir of a Working Class Rockstar. We wrap up the episode listening to the bassline for The Meters' CC Strut.  Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley's Bio:Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley performed with 50 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and in 12 Broadway shows. Music director for Sam Moore, Martha & the Vandellas, Shirelles. Blues Hall of Fame inductee.Performances: Sting, Elvis Costello, Temptations, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Bo Diddley, Buster Poindexter, Paul Rodgers, Wynonna Judd, David Foster.Appearances: Carnegie Hall (featured soloist), Broadway shows including Spider-Man, Rock of Ages, Hedwig & the Angry Inch, SpongeBob, Kinky Boots, Ain't Too Proud, Kennedy Center, Obama Inaugural Ball, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson, Today Show, Emeril, Imus, Charlie Rose, Regis & Kelly. Magna Cum Laude, Berklee graduate.Connect with Ivan Bodley:Website: www.funkboy.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/funkboy/All Links: linktr.ee/funkboyAm I Famous Yet? Memoir of a Working Class RockstarHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Mysteries & Mashups with Kirsten WeissBigfoot and gnomes? A town with huge, oversized objects? Kirsten shares her writing inspirations including accidental encounters and unusual challenges. With over 50 books to her name, she's a master of the cozy mystery genre, and writes across several of the subgenera. You'll find her characters in tea shops, a paranormal museum and, in her first book of her new series, Big Shot: Part 1 of The Big Murder Mysteries, her heroine Alice lives among everyday objects that are the completely wrong size. Join us for a delightful creative conversation!Kirsten Weiss' Bio:Kirsten Weiss writes laugh-out-loud, page-turning mysteries. Her heroines aren't perfect, but they're smart, they struggle, and they succeed. Kirsten writes in a house high on a hill in the Colorado woods and occasionally ventures out for wine and chocolate. Or for a visit to the local pie shop.Kirsten is best known for her Wits' End, Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum, and Tea & Tarot cozy mystery books. So if you like funny, action-packed mysteries with complicated heroines, just turn the page…Connect with Kirsten Weiss:Website: https://kirstenweiss.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenweiss/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.weiss/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kirsten-Weiss/e/B007EG2ZD8Big Shot on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096HXVM3XHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Creativity & Cocktails with Dave HudsonDave Hudson returns to the show to talk about cocktails! I know Dave as a playwright and lyricist, but he is also a cocktail historian and author of two books, A Year of Magical Drinking and A Year of Magical Drinking: Next Round. Dave shares origin stories about cocktails, ideas for getting started with a home bar cart, and celebrates the ritual of enjoying drinks with friends, alcoholic and not. Enjoy gathering inspiration for experimentation with spirits for newbies and experienced cocktail enthusiasts alike. Make sure to also check out Story and Horse Podcast Episode 16, when Dave Hudson and Paul Libman joined us to talk about their longtime musical theatre partnership, and the creativity in their collaboration. Dave Hudson's Bio:Dave Hudson (Dramatists Guild, ASCAP) has been writing plays since he was in high school and for the past decade he has focused exclusively on musicals. 2015 saw the premier of his 23rd and 24th musicals. His work ranges from the poetic Dust and Dreams, an adaptation of Carl Sandburg's Pulitzer Prize winning Cornhuskers to No Bones About It a comedic musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set among the world of competitive barbecue. He also writes for youth theater and just completed his seventh youth musical, Tut, Tut! which is published by Beat by Beat Press.With Paul Libman, he is a two time winner of the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award for New Musicals and his work has been produced throughout the Midwest.Connect with Dave Hudson:Magical Drinking Cocktail BooksWebsite: http://libmanhudson.com/There is a contact form on the site to drop Dave a note.Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

StoryPower with Lucinda Sage-MidgordenWhat's your passion? Join Lucinda Sage-Midgorden and I as we talk about the power of story, the influence of our history and how every person is a creative being. Check out Lucinda's Patreon page! Lucinda Sage-Midgorden's Bio:Lucinda has been a story lover since she and her family watched TV and movies together. Her father taught her how to find the deeper layers of a story. This love prompted her to pursue a double major BA in Religious Studies and Theatre and Speech, a MA in Theatre Arts, and finally a MAEd so she could share her love of stories with her students. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest but has lived in Southern Arizona for over 24 years moving there after a three month trip circumnavigating the globe.Now semi-retired, Lucinda writes her weekly blog Sage Woman Chronicles, is working on her second novel, and produces the bi-weekly podcast, Story-Power.Connect with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden:Website: www.sagewoman.lifePatreon:  https://patreon.com/StoryPowerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucinda-sage-midgorden-5349561a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lsagemidgordenHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Stories & Horses with Kelly HopkinsWhat could be better than being surrounded by words? Kelly and I talk about her creatively-supportive animals, what it is like to craft and publish three young adult novels, and her passion for being a librarian and English teacher for high school students. Enjoy an inspirational conversation!  Note: We have some audio breakup for this episode. Kelly joined us from a rural area with limited internet connectivity. Thanks for hanging in there with us!Kelly Hopkins' Bio:I write YA and adult fiction with 3 published YA works (Gulf of Deception, High Vices, and Buried Beneath). My favorite place to visit with my husband is the Gulf Coast of Florida (they have the best sunsets). At home, we have a pack of rescue critters including Auggie-dog and my quarter horse, Kokomo.Connect with Kelly Hopkins:Website: https://khopkinswriter.wordpress.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khopkinswritesTwitter: https://twitter.com/khopkinswritesHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Stories & Tarot with Emily McGillJoin Emily McGill and host Hilary Adams for a creative conversation about the power of story, and the responsibility we have when we construct and share stories, both our own and for others. We are treated to a three card tarot reading, specifically with you, the Story and Horse podcast listeners in mind. Emily narrates the story of the cards, what they look like, and their meanings - which directly tie into the theme of the power of story and our responsibility to wield stories wisely. Emily McGill's Bio:After 15 years in New York City as a Broadway and entertainment publicist and consultant, Emily's self-exploration led to healing, evolution, and reading tarot cards professionally.  Invited to read tarot for virtual Burning Man 2021 and Brooklyn's dry speakeasy Club Curious, Emily has been featured by The Tamron Hall Show, the NY Post, and Thrive Global.  She writes Playbill's Broadway Horoscopes and is developing her own tarot deck, The Broadway Tarot.She's the co-founder of S.N.O.B. (Sunday Night on Broadway), a popup Broadway industry dance party, a founding member of PR collective Spiral5, and a co-author of S5's The Career Rebel's Guide to Modern PR.  Connect with Emily McGill:Website: https://www.emilymcgillentertainment.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyannemcg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyannemcgSpecial Offering: 25% off a 30 or 60 minute Tarot reading with the coupon code "CUPS" Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Flawed Heroes, Action & Snark with Tom FowlerHow do you get a character out of a plot corner when they've gotten stuck and off-story? Listen to my conversation with Tom Flower, USA Today bestselling mystery and thriller author, to find out!Along with the story about getting himself and his character out of a literary quandary, Tom shares how his two quite different leading characters came into being and what it is like when they occasionally crossover into each others' stories. He tells us about his favorite city, Baltimore, which is the setting for most of his books, offers suggestions for fitting writing time into a busy life, and gives tips for self-publishing. Tom Fowlers' Bio:Tom Fowler is a USA Today bestselling mystery and thriller writer. He was born and raised in Baltimore and now lives in the DC suburbs of Maryland with his family. He writes the C.T. Ferguson mysteries and the John Tyler thrillers, both set in his home city. Tom's stories featuring flawed heroes, action, and plenty of snark.Connect with Tom:Website: https://tomfowlerwrites.comPurchase Tom's Books: https://books2read.com/tomfowlerHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, intuitive coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse) Support the show

Which Stories do We Choose to Tell with Vinnie PotestivoWhy do we tell ourselves the stories we do? What stories define us, and which stories do we choose to share? Media brand advisor, personal brand strategist and content coach Vinnie Potestivo joins us for a dynamic, inspirational conversation about the power of story in personal and public lives. Make sure to check out the incredible selection of resources Vinnie has curated for us too! Vinnie Potestivo's Bio:Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading media and talent innovator who is widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development.With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture.Connect with Vinnie and his adorable dogs:Website: https://vpetalent.com/I Have a Podcast: https://vpetalent.com/i-have-a-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinniepotestivo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/Miniature Schnauzer Beau's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauwellington/Miniature Schnauzer Dudley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dudleygreenfield/Resources from Vinnie Creator Accelerator: https://vpetalent.com/creator-accelerator-hub-2/Quuu Promote (affiliate link): https://quuu.co/promote#via=vinnieConnect with Vinnie to request the talent agreement mentioned in the episodeHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Inspiration is Everywhere with A.D. CooperWe are celebrating our 30th episode with A.D. Cooper! A.D. is a creative practitioner who works in many different forms of expression. She is a writer, scriptwriter, copywriter, director, playwright, journalist, university lecturer and a rather average beekeeper. We talk about the the soothing nature of bees, cake as currency, and her love of playing with words. A.D. offers fantastic advice for getting past creative blocks, and shares several inspirational quotes she keeps by the desk to help us all get up and get going when we have a dream to create.   A.D. Cooper's Bio:A.D. is a writer director from an advertising copywriting background. Her short films have been screened at many international festivals and garnered many awards.  She's also presented her  plays on London fringe stages, had audio dramas produced as podcasts, published articles on film making and women's rugby as well as a couple of joke books.Connect with A.D.:Website: https://hurcheonfilms.comWebsite: https://alicewrites.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_d_cooper2egTwitter: https://twitter.com/hurcheonfilmsTwitter: https://twitter.com/alicedcooperLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicedcooper/Audiobooks: https://www.towtonaudio.com/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Don't Waste a Single Moment with Marie Jones‘Every sunrise we're given, we don't waste a single moment of the day that follows it.' -- Quote from Those We Trust, by Marie JonesIn today's episode, Marie Jones, writer and author of award winning romantic suspense/thriller Those We Trust, talks about her creative process, offers tips for breaking through writer's block, and tells us an adorable story about a childhood tale she wrote and her inspirational first wooly character.  We also discuss how Marie uses music in writing, and how her photography ties into the people she creates in her books. Purchase her novel, Those We Trust, at Amazon, or at your favorite local bookstore.Marie Jones' Bio:Author of award winning romantic suspense/thriller #ThoseWeTrust, Published with GenZ Publishing. Marie's passion for writing and creating stories began from a young age, where she loved nothing more than writing stories into her special A4 lined book.She went on to study creative writing and published her first novel, Into The Shadows, which was well received (awarded 5 star reviews). Her favourite place to write is in her lounge when the house is quiet (though have learnt to write around noise!). Wherever she is, everyday men and women with all their amazing complexities always fascinate and inspire her.Connect with Marie:Website: www.mariejonesbritishwriter.com (join her writing community)Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mariejoneswriterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariejoneswriterTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarieJones14057LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-jones-3bb63a129Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, intuitive coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

The Things We Keep with Julee BalkoJulee Balko joins us for today's episode. Julee is the debut fiction writer of the novel The Things We Keep and a freelance writer as well as a creative director for over 20 years. We talk about her books, creative process, and personal influences on her work.  The Things We Keep is available on amazon and Barnes and noble as well as many independent bookstores: https://amzn.to/3EtWBSBJulee Balko's Bio:Julee Balko has been a Creative Director, brand builder, and content creator for years – while mothering and lassoing her three crazy daughters in her spare time. But she's always wanted to be a “real” writer – the kind who has a book with her name on it.The Things We Keep is her first novel and a dream come true. Julee started writing The Things We Keep after her mother passed away because she was thrust into a world of grief that no one talks about. Julee has always been drawn to writing about interesting characters and complex relationships. She wanted to create characters that go way beyond your “let's go shopping” kind of mothers. This book was especially written for women and men who are a part of the sandwich generation – those who are trying to take care of their aging parents while balancing parenting, a job, and multiple glasses of wine.She is working on her second novel, The Me List, which brings to life an unlikely friendship between neighbors. Sometimes the realtor next door helps you find a home. Sometimes she helps you find yourself. If you're a literary agent looking for your next great read, contact Julee.Connect with Julee:Website: www.juleebalko.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juleebalkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juleebalko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/misplacedcomma2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julee-balko-a3a80a110/Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

The Difference Music Makes with Ciara ProznikToday we welcome Ciara Proznik. Ciara is an award-winning film composer with an unstoppable determination to breathe life into stories with her music. She and I discuss her creative process, how music affects cinematic storytelling, and the story of her first time being deeply moved by a film score. Ciara also suggests some inspirational music for getting into a creative space. You can learn more about her and check out samples of Ciara's music on her website: www.CiaraProznik.com. Ciara Proznik's Bio:Born in Alberta, Canada, Ciara is best known for her work on the NBC Sports documentary Connor McDavid: Whatever it Takes. She excels in writing for an array of genres and was recently one of ten composers selected across Canada for SOCAN's Emerging Screen Composers Laboratory. After Ciara received her bachelor's degree in Music Composition from MacEwan University in 2017, she moved to Los Angeles and completed certificates in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music and UCLA. Shortly after, she was hired to work at Remote Control Productions where she assisted Hans Zimmer's team, then worked at Kraft-Engel Management, one of the leading film composer's agencies in Los Angeles.Working out of a cutting edge studio she designed from the ground-up, Ciara loves to create soaring melodies, lush orchestration, and innovative harmonies while working with filmmaking teams to deepen a story's emotional landscape.Connect with Ciara:Website: www.CiaraProznik.com Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, intuitive coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

You're Awesome the Way You Were Made with Fish LeeToday we are joined by Fish Lee. Fish is an illustrator of indie comics, and has just launched his own book series, "Greenzone: Life in the Blocks" which he is both writing and illustrating. Fish and I talk about his creative process, indie comics, and his upcoming book.  He also  shares a story from when he was a young adult and discovered a primary, orienting value, which has served as a compass guiding his artistry from that moment on.  Fish is a Tourette's advocate, offering inspiration through the lived example of his own life, in which he has transformed tough health challenges into creative expression and a robust artistic career. As Fish says, he is "living the dream" he imagined as a child: making a living illustrating comics!  Special offer from Fish! Sign up for his newsletter and get a FREE preview copy of "Greenzone: Life In The Blocks" and the FULL copy of "T-Man & HyperStrike!Fish Lee's Bio:Fish Lee is a longtime Tourette's advocate, illustrator on  indie comics such as "The Power Company" "Kevin Terry is Fivestar" and "the Sentinels" and is known as the fastest man in indie comics! He is now turning to writing and illustrating his own book, the first in an ongoing series "Greenzone: Life in The Blocks" that launched on Kickstarter April 4th, 2022!Connect with Fish:Website: www.mrfishcomics.comTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.fish.comicsFacebook: www.facebook.com/mrfishcomicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_fish_comics/Sign up for his newsletter and  get a FREE preview copy of "Greenzone: Life In The Blocks" and the FULL copy of "T-Man & HyperStrike!Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, intuitive coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world. Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Creativity Has No Rules with Heather SaulsburyJoin us as Heather Saulsbury, Co-Founder and CEO of PNWBUSHCRAFT, artist, gear maker and Creative Captain, talks about her creative process in business and art. As a Co-Founder, Heather leads her company as a Creative Captain, hand-crafting outdoor gear, photographing products, as well as running the company. She shares a story about when she made a discovery that forever changed how she viewed creativity, and we explore some of her many artistic mediums, including mixed media. Heather also helps objects continue their stories, and loves to encourage the spirit of creativity while founding and running a business. Heather Saulsbury's Bio:I have always been creative as long as I can remember and it has taken many forms.  In the last 7 years, I have been applying my creativity to creating outdoor gear made with waxed canvas and leather.  I previously created mixed media art and I love drawing, watercolors and photography.Connect with Heather:Website: www.pnwbushcraft.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/pnwbushcraftshopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnwbushcraftshop/ Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, intuitive coach, equine-partnered facilitator, and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world. If you could use a personal coach in your corner, drop her a note.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

The End is the Beginning with Emily JohnsonToday Emily Johnson and I converse about her incredible story of finishing a novel, Bird of Paradise, that her mother wrote for many years before her death. Emily's mother worked on the book throughout her long battle with cancer, and intentionally left it unfinished for Emily to complete. We talk about her discovering the completed pages, the process of writing the book, discoveries along the way, and how the co-creation of the manuscript was healing for Emily, as she processed her grief from losing her mother. This is a beautiful story of a shared creative journey between a mother and daughter; a journey that continued past death and that includes the next generation of their family too.Emily Johnson's Bio:I was born in Aspen, Colorado before moving to North Carolina at the age of 13. I played competitive golf in middle and high school. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism & Mass Communication and had an area of study in Archeology. I began my career in the marketing department at the PGA TOUR, before moving on to agency work and later worked as a grant writer for a professional ballet company. Today I live in Raleigh with my husband and son, and work in marketing and advertising. I love to read, spend time with my family, play golf, run, kickbox and hike.Connect with Emily:Personal Website: emilyjohnsonwrites.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhughes/Purchase  the book -   Bird of ParadiseInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ejohnson2014/Twitter - https://twitter.com/elhughes01Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, creative coach and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world. If you are a creative professional who could use a personal coach in your corner, drop her a note.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Living the Metaphor with Michael AlcéeDr. Michael Alcée joins us today for an inspirational and thought-provoking conversation. He shares insights about creativity from his practice as a therapist specializing in working with artists in their careers and everyday lives. We explore themes and ideas from his upcoming book, Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist, and look at how the practice of personal creative growth supports therapists' professional development. Michael and I talk about the power of juxtapositions, curiosity, mystery and metaphor.  Enjoy this journey into the delightful space of creative emergence!Guest Bio:Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He specializes in the psychology of artists and everyday creativity and the professional development of therapists. His contributions have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, NPR, The New York Post, Salon.com, and on the TEDx stage. His forthcoming book from Norton entitled Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist will be out in May 2022.Connect with Michael:Website: https://michaelalcee.com/Order the book -  Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist (publishing May 2022) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-alcee-14417755Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, creative coach and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world. If you are a creative professional who could use a personal coach in your corner, drop her a note.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

The Philosophy of Creativity with Patrick WilliamsToday, award-winning painter, sculpture, writer and Budōka Patrick Williams joins us to talk about his Philosophy of Creativity, the importance of arts in education, and how creativity is our first language. He shares his personal artistic origin story, which was based in a great loss and an equally large gift, and discusses his soon-to-be completed book, with a working title of Why We Need the Arts. Guest Bio:Patrick Williams is a passionate and inspiring public speaker, consultant, writer, artist, independent scholar, and visionary educator. He has over 4 decades of experience teaching and facilitating deep learning to a wide range of audiences, including as a TEDx  speaker. Patrick is and an award winning artist who has exhibited throughout the USA, Japan, and China.  His art is in public and private collections, and he has been represented by galleries in Chicago, Seattle, Omaha, and Albuquerque. Patrick holds black belts in Karate-Dō and Aikidō with decades of experience training and teaching Budō.  His comprehension, experience, expertise, and synthesis of creativity and innovation is unparalleled.  Patrick is the founder and president of Satori Innovation: A Consulting and Ideation Accelerator.Connect with Patrick:Websites: www.patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com www.patrickwilliams.comwww.celebrationflowerpaintings.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-michael-williams/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pmwcreativity/https://www.instagram.com/pmw_camera/Watch Patrick's TEDx TalkHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director, creative coach and founder of Story and Horse. She is all about supporting creative expression and sharing stories with the world. If you are a creative professional who could use a personal coach in your corner, drop her a note.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Living a Life Without Permission with Brian WallaceJoin stage actor and film producer Brian Wallace as we talk about green-lighting yourself as an empowering, creative action that is part of living a life without permission. We discuss comedy, laughter as a disruptive act and the challenge of manufacturing inspiration. Brian shares a fun story about (mostly) surviving a musical theatre dance callback, and he offers a powerful suggestion for getting into the creative flow that was inspired by his "playing guitar badly." Also, Brian generously offers to read scripts, so, if you are a writer who is looking for potential collaborators, drop him a note!Scroll down for information and ways to connect with Brian and Story and Horse

Creative Journeys with Austin KuOn this episode, I welcome Austin Ku. Austin is a New York City-based actor, performer, former lawyer and 2021 Grammy Award nominee. He shares his powerful and circuitous journey to becoming an actor, and tells us about playing the lead in an exciting new musical in development, Shanghai Sonatas. Austin offers ideas about how to nurture inspiration, reveals what he'd create with a magic wand, and explains his technique to lovingly guide family members into a more supportive scripts with their artistic children - of any age! Join us as we celebrate Story and Horse's 20th podcast with Austin Ku! Please note this episode contains brief mentions of drug use and sexual behavior that may not be appropriate for all listeners (at approximately 8:50 - 10:30)About Austin from Austin-Ku.com:I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where I played a lot of violin as a kid and then got more into choir and theater as a teen. I went to Rice University, where I did a LOT of campus theater, and waffled by transferring in and out of The Shepherd School of Music as a Vocal/Opera Performance major, graduating with a degree in Asian Studies (Chinese History, Culture and Language, magna cum laude).Seeking a "practical" career in the arts, I went to the UC Berkeley School of Law and became an entertainment lawyer in S.F.--briefly. I was still having WAY more fun doing theater on the side, started doing on-camera and print work too, and even joined AEA & SAG-AFTRA.So I decided to finally fully go for it, and went to The Boston Conservatory (at Berklee) where I obtained a Master's Degree in Musical Theater.Now I live in NYC, and am having the time of my life doing musicals and plays, film and TV, commercials, voiceovers, modeling and hand modeling!I still play the violin every now and then.... I also love cooking and all things food-related. Connect with Austin:Austin-Ku.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretaustinmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretaustinman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretaustinmanShanghai Sonatas: https://shanghaisonatas.com/Click here for Soft Power Original Cast Recording download & listen optionsFind out more about Soft Power on The Public Theatre siteHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

A Ritual Renaissance with Day SchildkretOn this episode, we are joined by Day Schildkret, award-winning author, artist, ritualist, and teacher. Our conversation  explores the critical and urgent importance of reintroducing rituals into our everyday lives. We talk about Day's books, his recently published Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change, and his previous Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual, and examine the powerful healing that occurs for both those engaging in the action of ritual and those who witness and hold space for the practice.  Guest Bio:Day Schildkret is an award-winning author, artist, ritualist, teacher and is internationally known for Morning Altars, which Buzz Feed calls, “a celebration of nature and life.” Working for over a decade with individuals, communities and organizations, Day is helping to heal the culture through a meaningful and creative response to change. Day is the author of Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change (Simon Element/Simon & Schuster) publishing in 2022 as well as, Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual (The Countryman Press/W.W. Norton). More about Day at morningaltars.com and dayschildkret.com.Connect with Day:morningaltars.com dayschildkret.comTeacher Training: https://www.morningaltars.com/teachertrainingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/morningalters/Day's two books Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change and Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual  can be purchased here, or at bookstores including Amazon and Barnes and Nobel. Host Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Embracing Change with Melissa CarnahanToday we welcome Melissa Carnahan, a stage manager, gardener and actor. Melissa and I talk about how she got started in theatre, and explore the creativity of stage managing and gardening. We discuss the importance of feeding creativity, making art and how we are all here to learn and help each other grow. Melissa also shares how her acting in improvisational theatre has positively impacted her ability to roll with change. Guest Bio:Melissa Marie Carnahan is an Omaha area professional stage manager and Actor.  Melissa has been an active theatre technician since 2008.  Some of her most precious theatre experiences include the role of Puck in Midsummer Night's Dream, the Stage Manager for the Blue Barn Theatre's Witching Hour (a late-night, devised theatre production), and the first Omaha Stage manager for Walk the Night, Omaha's only immersive theatre experience!  Melissa has a fondness for watching the magic that is theatre from the development and planning stages to watching the performers discover and create art that brings words to life. Connect with Melissa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissamariecarnahanHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Celebrating Our Stories with Nicole GreevyOn today's episode, Nicole Greevy joins us to talk about creating the podcast Uncanny County, which, to quote UncannyCounty.com, is a "quirky, darkly comic, Southwestern-flavored anthology" that " brings you a new paranormal audio play every month." Nicole produces and writes for the show, and also is the voice of reoccurring character Sheriff Jane Rowland.  In addition to talking about the podcast, we enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process, learn what Nicole's favorite sound effect is that she has used on the show (so far!), talk about horses as teachers, and journey with her through a story of personal creative discovery. Guest Bio:Nicole Greevy is a producer and writer of the award-winning fiction podcast Uncanny County, (on which she is also the voice of Sheriff Jane Rowland), currently in pre-production for its third season.  She is also an award-winning playwright.  Nicole lives in New York City, which is where she learned to ride horses, and has ridden in all of the boroughs except for Staten Island.  Her husband Todd Faulkner is also a writer and actor, and her son, Griffin Robert Faulkner, can be seen in the Netflix series Raising Dion.Connect, Watch & Listen: Uncanny County: https://uncannycounty.com/ (and available anywhere you enjoy podcasts)Uncanny County on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UncannyCountyUncanny County on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncannycountyNicole's Website: nicolegreevy.comWatch Nicole's son Griffin in Netflix's Raising Dion and, for the younger kids, listen to him as the voice of Otis the Tractor on Apple TV+'s Get Rolling With OtisHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world. Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Optimism & Trust: Creating Musical Theatre with Paul Libman & Dave HudsonPaul Libman and Dave Hudson have worked together for twenty years, creating more than ten musicals together,  including two that won the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award for New Musicals. Paul is the composer, and Dave is the book writer and lyricist of the team. We talk about their partnership and collaborative process, and they share personal stories about creative inspirations and moments of transformation. Dave and Paul also offer actionable suggestions for creativity in general and aspects of musical theatre building in particular. Enjoy this uplifting conversation with an award-winning musical theatre duo!Guest Bios: PAUL LIBMAN Musical theatre is Paul Libman's destination on a journey that began with playing jazz piano, composing for television and radio commercials and producing records. After winning the Richard Rodgers Award twice for two different musicals with collaborator Dave Hudson, Paul relocated to New York, where he currently is a member of the Lehman Engel BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop. He is also the creator, arranger and producer of the hit comedy CD, Oy To The World! A Klezmer Christmas.Now, having had seven successfully produced musicals, he continues to write with Dave Hudson and others. Earlier this year, Paul and Dave celebrated a “double premiere” — the premiere of No Bones About It as part of the premiere season of Northern Sky Theater in Door County Wisconsin.DAVE HUDSON Dave Hudson (Dramatists Guild, ASCAP) has been writing plays since he was in high school and for the past decade he has focused exclusively on musicals. 2015 saw the premier of his 23rd and 24th musicals. His work ranges from the poetic Dust and Dreams, an adaptation of Carl Sandburg's Pulitzer Prize winning Cornhuskers to No Bones About It a comedic musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set among the world of competitive barbecue. He also writes for youth theater and just completed his seventh youth musical, Tut, Tut! which is published by Beat by Beat Press.With Paul Libman, he is a two time winner of the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award for New Musicals and his work has been produced throughout the Midwest.Connect with Dave & PaulWebsite: http://libmanhudson.com/There is a contact form on the site to drop them a note.Also MentionedNorthern Sky Theatre: https://northernskytheater.com/Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

 The Whole You: Exploring Action, Voice & Inspiration with Robin RicePlaywright Robin Rice joins me today to talk about current projects, shares early influences on her writing, and the importance of action, structure, and "doing" in the creative process. Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.  You can reach her at hello@storyandhorse.com.Guest Bio: ROBIN RICE is the author of almost 100 plays (22 full-length) with productions from New York to Mongolia, South Africa to London, South Korea to Australia. Recent productions include: ALICE IN BLACK AND WHITE and PLAY NICE! on Off-Broadway. Publishers include Samuel French, Original Works, Smith & Kraus, Blue Moon and Next Stage Press. Residencies, honors, producers include Finborough (London), Phoenix, Theatricum Botanicum, O'Neill (finalist), StageWrite, Shiner, Karamu, Perishable, Kernodle, Goshen, Drury, Smith, Reverie, Chambers, Mazumdar. Member: Dramatists Guild, League of Professional Theatre Women, International Centre for Women Playwrights, The Playwrights Circle, Women in the Arts and Media Coalition, Manhattan Oracles, 29th Street Collective, Honor Roll!. www.RobinRicePlaywright.com  Robin's designs are available on fabric and wallpaper from Spoonflower.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode:The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe Thurber Carnival by James ThurberThe Earth for Sam by W. Maxwell ReedThe Playwrights Guidebook by Stuart SpencerConnect with RobinWebsite: https://robinriceplaywright.com/Email: robinricenyc@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RobinRiceLichtig/ and  https://www.facebook.com/RobinRicePlaywrightNew Play Exchange (NPX): https://newplayexchange.org/users/707/robin-riceSpoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/en/shop?on=&availability=ForSale&sort=bestSelling&q=Robin+Rice&commit=SearchSome of Robin's Published PlaysWhen Silence is Not Golden: three activist one-acts - Next Stage Press Alice in Black and White:  Original Works PublishingHoney's Smile:  YouthPLAYSHumans Remain:  Blue Moon Plays Play Nice!: Original Works Publishing Adapt or Die: In "Weirdest Plays of 2020." At Amazon Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Taking Risks & Virtual Productions with Andy WagnerProducer and Production Manager Andy Wagner joins me today to talk about the potential in virtual productions and his love of helping to get creative voices heard. Andy also shares a story about a risky choice he made while putting together a large-scale production, and how creativity is all about doing. Join us as we talk about:- Andy's background [01:01]- What he's up to with virtual productions [1:50]- More about what virtual productions are, and where this branch of the creative tree is heading [3:02]- A story about a big creative risk [08.58]- Putting your voice out there through virtual work [14:24]- How to reach Andy [19:04]- The importance of doing in creativity, and how creativity is for everyone [19:42]Guest Bio:  You've probably seen Andy's work.  For over 25 years, he has been the details guy behind some complex events like Super Bowl halftime shows, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)'s New York City-wide Bergman Festival, the U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe Kids' Day and a celebration for Vietnam veterans at fabled Lambeau Field in Green Bay.  Andy makes creative happen with attention to detail, laser focus on budget and operations and a knack for finding creative solutions to budgetary constraints.  Connect with AndyWebsite: Wide Angle ProductionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynandy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.e.wagner IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1604832/Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

The Power of Story with Matthew TaylorStoryteller Matthew Taylor joins us today to talk about the power of story, the importance of controlling your own narrative, and how continuing to take action is at the heart of a creatively-filled life. Matthew is a husband, dad, author, teacher of storytelling and coach.  Matthew shares several fun and inspiring stories with us. They include his unintentional starting of a successful and long-lasting improv group, the unusual acting experience of being cast as the lips of a goat, and a tough moment, live on the radio, as a guest on KBPI Denver's the Uncle Nasty Show. Matthew also tells us about his work within the criminal justice system, where he teaches defendants the art of storytelling so they can share their personal narratives effectively in high-stakes situations. Join us as we talk about:- Matthew's background [01:50]- The story behind his book's title: Goat Lips, Tales of a Lapsed Englishmen [4:39]- How he got started teaching storytelling [6:45]- His work in the criminal justice system [10:27]- The importance of controlling your own narrative and revealing yourself [14:30]- A story about how the ACE improv group got started [17:12]- The "three Ts," continuing forward creatively, and showing up [21:12]- A story about how the ACE improv group got started [17:12]- What happened on the Uncle Nasty Show [24:06]Guest Bio:  MATTHEW TAYLOR award-winning author, professional actor, storyteller and narrative coach has been entertaining and teaching  audiences throughout the United States and internationally for the last twenty-five years.Transplanted to Colorado from the small sailing village of Itchenor, England, Matthew is a partner of A.C.E. Entertainment, which has written and produced over twenty-five original shows. His book, Goat Lips: Tales of a Lapsed Englishman is an Amazon best seller, received the Independent Publishers Book Awards Gold Medal for Humor and was a National Indie      Excellence Awards, and USA Best Book Awards Finalist.Matthew not only teaches storytelling but also loves telling stories. He is a two-time Moth Story Slam winner and a Denver Moth Grand Slam Champion.He formed Persuasion through Narrative in 2010 to teach communication and leadership skills through harnessing the power of story and has gained a strong reputation as a speaker and business educator, especially within the legal profession, educational institutions, and with entrepreneurs. Matthew loves to bike, ski, sail, and is a proud husband to Susan, and father to Maitland and Alastair who keep him laughing constantly.Connect with MatthewWebsite: https://www.matthewtaylor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.taylor.7739814Facebook private group: Powerfully Fun Storytelling  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/matthewtaylorstoriesConnect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show

Creating Connection & Belonging with Menon Dwarka Cultural worker and consultant Menon Dwarka joins us on today's episode.  Menon is a composer and writer, and is the Senior Vice President of the Arts Consulting Group. He shares a story about his life-changing encounter with an icon of contemporary classical music when he was a teenager. This conversation awoke in him the awareness of how powerfully supportive it is to fully see another person, and a desire to create spaces to hold the feeling of belongingness.  Join us as we talk about:- Menon's background [00:55]- The cultural work he is doing [2:46]- How the inventive problem solving he became good at in his music career helps in the cultural work [6:51]- His story of a life-changing encounter with an icon of contemporary classical music [11:06]- The importance of narratives that frame our lives, supporting connection and making of beautiful things through the cultivation of belongingness [20:12]- How encouraging adaptability and nimbleness in the organization can support cultural institutions in these challenging times [23:51]-Ways to connect with Menon [27:34]Guest Bio:  Menon Dwarka has held executive director, artistic director, and community arts leadership positions in Canada and the United States over the last 25 years. Whether implementing project management programs and digital town halls at Soundstreams, winning Digital Strategies Fund grants from the Canada Council for the Arts for Arts Etobicoke, or introducing electronic music programs with Morton Subotnick at the 92nd Street Y, Harlem School of the Arts, and Greenwich House Music School, Mr. Dwarka's innovative approach to the arts has always resulted in increased audience engagement and community development with focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. His expertise resides in leveraging technology in service of creating more diverse programming and administrative spaces.Connect with MenonEmailArts Consulting Group: https://artsconsulting.com/the-team/menon-dwarka-senior-vice-president/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menondwarka/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menon.dwarkaTwitter: https://twitter.com/menondwarkaConnect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Thinking Outside the Box with Colin HanlonToday we welcome actor, director, writer and producer Colin Hanlon as our guest. Colin has many years' experience on stage and screen as an actor, and he is currently developing a new exciting project as a writer and producer! Join us as we talk about:- Colin's background and current projects [01:01]- Filming Netflix's Uncoupled - and an upcoming scene with Dan Amboyer, another Story and Horse podcast guest! [4:50]- An exciting new project underway [6:38]- The importance of thinking outside the box, making masks with his Mom (Masks by Terry) and how creativity is living [15:22]- Finding a way to be creative every day [20:12]Guest Bio:  After appearing in numerous commercials, Hanlon began work in the theatre. He has appeared on Broadway as Gordon, Mark, and Roger in Rent, and played Fiyero in the national tour of Wicked. Off-Broadway, gave a Lortel Award nominated performance of Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance and starred as Austin Bennett in I Love You Because. He also appeared in the world premiere of Edges, and played Adam in Colman Domingo's play Dot at The Vineyard Theater, directed by Susan Stroman.  In 2015, he starred as Pete in the The 12 at the Denver Center, for which he won a Henry Award. On screen, he starred as Tim Trull on the web series Submissions Only (2010), which ran for three seasons, The Good Fight (2017), and played Steven on on ABC's Emmy-winning  Modern Family (2009). Colin is currently acting in Netflix's upcoming Uncoupled, as well as producing and writing new material. Connect with Colin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinhanlon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColinHanlonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/colin.hanlon.503(Do not go to a website with Colin Hanlon's name to connect with him - that is not his site)Masks by Terry: https://www.instagram.com/masksbyterry/?hl=enConnect with Story and HorseFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Creativity Will Find a Way with Dan AmboyerActor Dan Amboyer joins us today to talk about being a parent to a toddler (creativity in action!), getting back into work after the pandemic shut down, and the challenges and discoveries during his first time directing. We also talk about how putting boundaries around creative projects can increase the creative problem solving, and support self-care as well. Join us as we discuss:- Dan's background and current projects [00:58]- What it was like directing his first theatre production, Whirlwind [4:37]- A story about scenic challenges with Whirlwind , and what Dan discovered as an artist [6:17]- How adding boundaries to creative projects, especially time constraints, increases creativity and problem solving and helps support self-care [13:07]- Ways to reach Dan and a more about his current work on the Netflix series Uncoupled  [16:22]Guest Bio: Dan was raised just outside Detroit, Michigan. He grew up loving all things animals, art and nature. He spent his high school years attending arts boarding school Interlochen Arts Academy in the majestic woods of Northern Michigan, and then headed to steely Pittsburgh to attend Carnegie Mellon University's renown School of Drama. Dan graduated with honors and dual degrees in Acting & Music Theatre.Dan has performed with esteemed theatre companies both in NYC and around the US, including The Old Globe, The Shakespeare Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival and many Off-Broadway companies. His film & TV experiences have afforded him the opportunity to experience adventures around the world.Fun career highlights include performing Shakespeare's The Tempest opposite Christopher Walken as his scene partner, living a royal fantasy as HRH Prince William while filming William & Catherine in an actual European palace, and as a young actor, surviving several memorable evenings whilst thrown onstage last minute to perform as an understudy without a lick of rehearsal—and he'll tell you the tales, if you bring the whiskey.Dan just recently made his directorial debut with the new play Whirlwind at The Wild Project, which The New Yorker's Elisabeth Vincentelli called a “quick witted” and “delightful 80 minutes.” He is currently developing several projects as both a writer and director.He resides in Brooklyn, NY along with his menagerie of animals, plants, loving spouse and newborn son, Theodore.Connect with Dan:Website: https://www.danamboyer.com/Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/danamboyerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danamboyer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damboyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/danamboyerConnect with Story and HorseFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Cue the Camels! Creativity & Candles - A Holiday Episode with Caskey HunsaderHappy Holidays! On this episode Caskey Hunsader joins us.  Caskey is a stage manager, actor, writer, producer, director and owner of Stagedoor Candles, which provides quality hand-poured candles and other fragrance products inspired by Broadway's favorite characters. Caskey is currently one of the Assistant Stage Managers for Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, and he shares a  special story about Ted, a legend of a camel, who graced the Radio City stage for many years. Please note - there is a brief section of mild sexually-related content  from approximately 13:47-16:56 that may not be appropriate for all listeners.An update from Hilary, host and founder of Story and Horse  - Since recording this episode, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular cancelled all remaining performances due to COVID  related challenges. You can help Caskey by purchasing a candle from his company, Stagedoor Candles. A portion of all sales go to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids.  Our conversation includes:- Caskey's background and work [1:15]- How the Stagedoor Candle Company came to be [6:07]- Examples of scents inspired by Broadway characters  [08:52]- Andrea Rivette using a specific sent for her character Emma Carew in Jekyll & Hyde [10:07]- Caskey shares a story about body typing, and how being rejected from roles fueled his creativity and the creation of a web series Fat Guy [11:17]- An important conversation Caskey's Fat Guy series inspired on a fetish site  [13:47  - 16:56]- A magical Ted the Camel story that happened backstage at Radio City during The Christmas Spectacular  [17:36]- Where you can find Stagedoor Candles  [24.02]Guest Bio: Caskey Hunsader is a professional stage manager living in New York City. He also writes, produces and directs and is the owner of Stagedoor Candle Company, a Broadway themed home fragrance line of products. He has worked on numerous shows in New York, at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for 8 years, and toured the country with 10 different national tours. Originally from Wisconsin, he has called NYC his home for 14 years and lives in Harlem with his cat, Edie.Stagedoor Candle Company Website - https://www.stagedoorcandles.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stagedoorcandleInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorcandleTwitter - https://twitter.com/stagedoorcandleConnect with Caskey:Website - http://caskeyhunsader.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialcaskeyTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/caskeyhunsaderInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/caskeyhunsader/Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids - https://broadwaycares.org/BroadwayCon - https://www.broadwaycon.com/Connect with Story and HorseWebsite: www.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse#storyandhorse  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Creativity is Everything with Schelli WhitehouseOn today's episode we welcome Schelli Whitehouse, author, certified equine practitioner and coach. She works with fellow equine practitioners on the business of coaching with horses, and her first book is The Business of Coaching with Horses ~ How to Reach More Clients, Feed Your Horses and Change the World!"  Schelli's second book will be published January '22.   Our conversation includes:- Schelli's background and work - What "equine-assisted" means- The story of Schelli writing her first book and the challenge of being seen  - What the book The Business of Coaching with Horses is about- How to reach Schelli and the title of her upcoming new book! - The importance of going forward and speaking your truthGuest Bio: Schelli is the author of the Amazon International Bestseller, “The Business of Coaching with Horses ~ How to Reach More Clients, Feed Your Horses and Change the World!"She has been a certified equine-assisted practitioner and coach since 2008 and has studied multiple modalities of facilitation and equine-inspired learning. She taught equine facilitation skills for many years before turning her attention to the needs of practitioners to build their professional presence in the industry in order to earn a sustainable living through their transformational work with horses! Schelli is on a mission to help equine-inspired transformation become the go-to modality for spiritual, personal, and professional development. As popular as yoga and Starbucks! (Visit her website to download the free PDF version of her book or grab the paperback from your favorite bookseller! www.SchelliWhitehouse.com/getthebook)Connect with Schelli:Website: www.SchelliWhitehouse.comDownload the free PDF of The Business of Coaching with Horses - How to Reach More Clients, Feed Your Horses and Change the World! : www.SchelliWhitehouse.com/getthebookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/schelliwhitehouse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquineInspiredLife/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schelliwhitehouse/Connect with Story and HorseWebsite: www.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse#storyandhorse  Support the show

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Linda Cajuste & Kimberley ChanToday we welcome Linda Cajuste and Kimberley Chan. They are the co-founders of My Creative Break based in Montreal, Canada, and are theatrical improvers, writers, coaches and travelers. Our conversation includes:- Linda and Kimberley's background - How they met and formed My Creative Break - Linda shares a story about bravely jumping into improvisation - A story about creativity and improvisation when traveling abroad from Kim  - What services My Creative Break offers (www.mycreativebreak.com) Guest Bios:Kimberley Chan - Kim is a former corporate marketing girl who embarked on a creative journey a few years ago. She traveled the world, lived in different cities, and met people from all walks of life. Today she is a writer and 'freelance creative' who loves motivating people to do things they love and get out of their comfort zones. Linda Cajuste -- Living the 9-5 life by day and balancing creative projects at night, Linda always felt like Clark Kent having to balance another identity. A few years ago, Linda was fortunate enough to take a sabbatical year. During that year, she moved to Paris, pushed her boundaries and was able to experiment and let her creativity shape her days. whether he was learning to shoot a short film or taking a stand-up workshop, she kept exploring. It was liberating. Upon returning from her sabbatical and back to her  9-5, she realized that she had to make time for her creativity no matter how busy life got. These days, Linda creates time to connect with her inner child by continuing to make time for things she loves like writing, coaching and improv theatre.My Creative Break: www.mycreativebreak.comMy Creative Break LinkedIn: My Creative Break LinkedIn PageKimberley Chan LinkedIn :  LinkedInKimberley Chan Instagram:  InstagramConnect with Story and HorseFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse

You Never Know How Things Will Go - and The Vickie & Nickie Show! -  with Lisa & Lori BrigantinoToday we welcome Lisa and Lori Brigantino to our podcast. These sisters are singers, songwriters and musicians (over 30 instruments between them!). They  started performing music together as young children, and now have lots of fun  in The Vickie & Nickie Show!, where they are in character as a multi-instrumental comedy duo of housewives from Minnesota.   Our conversation includes:- Lisa and Lori's background - All about the The Vickie & Nickie Show! - Two stories about creativity and being open to possibilitiesGuests Bio: Lisa and Lori Brigantino are known for their tight sibling harmonies and musicianship - often juggling a number of different instruments including guitar, banjo, accordion, ukulele, percussion and more. The sisters regularly perform Lisa's original songs at a variety of clubs, coffeehouses, house concerts and festivals.  They also have an original wacky musical-comedy act called The Vickie & Nickie Show that they have performed in many NYC clubs and as well as regionally.  For more information, please visit https://lisabrigantino.com and https://vickieandnickie.com/.Lisa is a former original member of Lez Zeppelin, the all-girl Zeppelin tribute band also composes for film, television, theater and more and provides music supervision, licensing and rights clearance services via her company Hidden Pond Productions, Inc.Lori Brigantino is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and writer. In addition, she is a trained actor with Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway, TV & award winning film credits. The Vickie & Nickie Show!Website: https://vickieandnickie.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/VickieAndNickie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/VickieAndNickieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickieandnckie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickieandNickieLisa Brigantino:Website: https://lisabrigantino.com/Hidden Pond Productions: https://hiddenpondproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaBrigantinoMusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lisabrigantinoIG: https://www.instagram.com/lisabrig/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaBrigLori Brigantino:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loribrig/Twitter: https://twitter.com/loribrigStory and HorseFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseSign up for our newsletter The Weekly Canter: https://storyandhorse.ck.page/weeklycanterWebsite: www.storyandhorse.comPodcast: www.thestoryandhorsepodcast.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Changing Narratives with Amanta ScottPlease note: this episode contains mature themes, including references to sexual violence, and may not be appropriate for all listeners.Today we welcome Canadian multidisciplinary artist Amanta Scott. Amanta explores the relevance of  archetypes, symbols and perceptions as they relate to problematic issues in our society today. Her work encompasses encaustic paintings, interactive sculpture, installations, audio, video, photography, music, dance, performance, and workshops. She loves to create dialogue between people of diverse cultures, ages and abilities. Amanta is passionate about changing the way we view women in art,  and is working to change the narrative of normalization of abuse, voyeurism, rape, sex trafficking, racism, and femicide. She is replacing those stories with ones celebrating strong women and normalizing  respect, empowerment, self actualization, and friendship.  Our conversation includes:- Amanta's background and current project, Eyeing Medusa  -  Creating and working in virtual galleries, and interactivity in her art  - The "Food for Thought" section on www.amantascott.com - The story of what triggered the Eyeing Medusa project -  How we must consider the impact on society today when retelling old stories -  Go after what you don't know! And Create a climate of curiosity in yourself -  The importance of looking outside the familiarAmanta Scott's Bio: An Ontario-based Canadian multidisciplinary artist, I have exhibited and performed in art galleries, museums, theatres, concert venues and festivals throughout Asia, North America and Europe including: National Gallery of Canada; Royal Ontario Museum; Singapore International Arts Festival; Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan; World Trade Centre, Barcelona; Yilan Arts Center, Taiwan; Edmonton Art Gallery; Art Gallery of Algoma; Thunder Bay Art Gallery; Art Gallery of Peterborough; and Art Gallery of Ontario. I have designed and directed workshops for marginalized youth, seniors, refugees, newcomers, and students from primary school to university. My paintings and sculptures are in collections across Canada and Asia.Amanta's website: https://www.amantascott.com/Eyeing Medusa   https://www.amantascott.com/eyeing-medusaFood for Thought: https://www.amantascott.com/food-for-thoughtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmantaScott.arts/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amantascott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbtBH71poFBZNCCetjoc2ALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanta-scottPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amantascott/Connect with Story and HorseFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseSign up for our newsletter the Weekly Canter and receive creative resources and inspirations direct to your inbox: https://storyandhorse.ck.page/weeklycanterWebsite: www.storyandhorse.comPodcast: www.thestoryandhorsepodcast.com Support the show

Getting Out of the Way with Matthew Arkin Today we welcome Broadway, film and TV actor Matthew Arkin.  Matthew is also an author, acting teacher, writing coach, and co-host of the podcast The Arkin Brothers Talk about Movies. Recently, he has added booze entrepreneur to the many hats he wears, and we'll hear about that today as well! Our conversation includes:- Matthew's background and his new project, the grain-based spirit business, Batch 22 - A story about walking out on stage and doing absolutely nothing - The lesson and gift of his story:  not controlling the experience - The only way to make it happen is to stay out of the way and let it happen - Matthew's book The Country of the Blind, and a script about...lava babies!-  Learn about his booze entrepreneurship, Batch 22 and creativity with cocktails - The Batch 22 Road Trip:  16 cities in two weeks = a lot of craft cocktail drinking- Connect with Matthew at the links below Guest Bio: Matthew Arkin is an actor, author, and educator. Among his extensive television credits are Get Shorty, Hawaii Five-0, Bull, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Aquarius, and Law and Order. Film credits include indies Margot at the Wedding, Second Best, Raising Flagg, The Curse, and Bittersweet Place, as well as Death to Smoochy, Liar, Liar, North, and An Unmarried Woman. His Broadway credits include Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall, Mr. Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor, and Manhattan Theater Club's Losing Louie. Other New York credits include originating the role of Gabe in Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner with Friends (Drama Desk nomination), Moonlight and Magnolias at MTC, Rounding Third and War in Paramus. Among his regional theater credits are The Sisters Rosenswieg, The Siegel, All the Way, The Whale, The Prince of Atlantis, and Our Mother's Brief Affair, all at South Coast Rep, Surf Report at La Jolla Playhouse, and The Scene at Hartford Stage Company. He teaches acting in Los Angeles, and is Director of the Acting Intensive Program at South Coast Repertory and an adjunct professor at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. He is also the author of the suspense novel In the Country of the Blind.Matthew's website: https://www.matthewarkin.com/Matthew Arkin Studio: http://matthewarkinstudio.com/Drink Batch 22:  DrinkBatch22.comThe Arkin Brothers Talk about Movies Podcast: https://apple.co/3wluNw2Sign up for Matthew's newsletterConnect with Story and HorseFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorse