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To close out Pride Month this week, we're sharing a special best of episode featuring stories about coming out in science!  Part 1: Science educator Charlie Cook experiments with coming out to students. Charlie Cook is a non-binary white settler on ancestral, unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territory. They are a museum science interpreter with a BFA in Original Works from Cornish College of the Arts. Part 2: Marine biologist Shayle Matsuda adapts to his new identity as a transgender man while on assignment in the Philippines. Dr. Shayle Matsuda is a Research Biologist at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where he leads the Aquatic Microbial Ecology: Coral Reefs and Urban Freshwater Ecosystems research program. Shayle Matsuda's story originally aired on our podcast in November 2014. See details here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaleena Miller makes sound-focused dance and installation work, rooted in tap dance technique and deep listening modalities. Named one of DANCE Magazine's 25 to Watch, she has received a McKnight Fellowship for Dance and a Sage People's Choice Award, and has presented work at the Walker Art Center, Icehouse, First Avenue, Jazz Central and the Southern Theater in Minneapolis, as well as at Arts on Site, Center for Performance Research and Symphony Space in New York. Previously, she co-founded and co-directed Twin Cities Tap with Brenna Brelie, which produced the acclaimed Twin Cities Tap Festival from 2015-2021, and an additional project in partnership with the McKnight International Choreographer Fellowship in 2023. She also directed KMD2, a making-driven pre-professional ensemble for high school and college-aged dancers, from 2018-2023.  Kaleena has a BFA in Dance from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, a Deep Listening certification from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and will graduate this summer with an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

In this College Deep Dive, Victoria Bussert, Head of Musical Theater Oberlin College chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Redefining Training for the Modern Stage: A ground-up program led by a top-tier director, with handpicked faculty at the forefront of the art form. Not just a new program — a transformative relationship. Artist Meets Athlete: Ballet Bootcamp + Football Team Workouts = Olympic mindset for the stage Mindset Over Hype:“Nice” isn't the goal — growth is. We lead with kindness, demand rigor, and believe true training blends heart and discipline. Josh Grisetti TikTok mentioned in the Takeaway If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this captivating episode of Two Mics Up, multi-hyphenate talent Lanett Tachel—acclaimed actress, writer, and producer—sits down to discuss her dynamic career and the powerful new feature film, Angie's Cure, now streaming on Tubi. Known for her commitment to creating layered, multi-faceted roles for African American characters, Lanett shares her journey from her early days in Prince George's County, Maryland, to earning her BFA from Howard University and making her mark in Hollywood.Listeners will get an inside look at the making of Angie's Cure, a psychological thriller that has already made waves with its world premiere at the Dances With Films Festival, where it won the coveted Grand Jury Award for Best Feature Film. Lanett discusses what it was like to write, produce, and star in the title role, exploring themes of trauma, mental health, and resilience. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of bringing such a personal and socially relevant story to life, and highlights the incredible cast and crew—including Essence Atkins, Vanessa Williams, and Sean Nelson—that helped make the film a standout success.The episode also touches on Lanett's other acclaimed projects, including the hit series PUMP and the Tubi thriller Twisted Date, showcasing her versatility and passion for storytelling. With her motto “Don't Wait, Create,” Lanett inspires listeners to pursue their creative dreams and make an impact both on and off the screen."This film speaks to me like nothing I've ever been a part of," Lanett shares about Angie's Cure, underscoring the personal and professional significance of this project.Don't miss this exclusive episode—stream it now on all major podcast platforms and catch Angie's Cure on Tubi!-Guest: Actress, Writer, Producer - Lanett TachelIG: @actresslanettFB: @lanetttachelproctorWeb: Newbreedentertainment.org

Editors - Catherine Haight ACE, Laura Zempel ACE and Isaac Hagy ACE SIRENS editors Cate, Laura and Isaac have crafted a television experience that intrigues and entertains the audience, while also challenging them on conventional gender biases. Their work on SIRENS was not just professionally unifying but creatively fulfilling as well. The team established a ritual of analyzing scenes together each week, discussing tone, performance, and overarching storyline elements. This collaborative approach allowed them to align their unique editing styles into a cohesive representation of the series' narrative.  One of the remarkable aspects of SIRENS is its tonal balance—oscillating between humor, mystery, and drama. The show's collaborative ethos even extended beyond the main editing trio. They leaned on the talents of assistant editors like Jen Bryson, who ultimately co-edited Episode 5 with Laura. Based on her play, Elemeno Pea, Molly Smith Metzler's Sirens tells the story of two estranged sisters from Buffalo, Devon and Simon.  While Devon is back in Buffalo, caring for their father who suffers from early on-set dementia, Simone is living in the idyllic seaside town Port Haven, working as a personal assistant for a wealthy socialite named Michaela.  When Devon travels to Port Haven to bring Simone back to Buffalo to help care for their father, she finds a resistant sister who seems to be under some kind of mind control from her employer.  When Devon refuses to leave without Simone, the mystery of Michaela unravels in a blend of drama and dark comedy. CATHERINE HAIGHT, ACE Catherine Haight, ACE is a film editor who has helped bring many award-winning television shows and films to the screen. Cate has had a long collaboration with Joey Soloway including the film Afternoon Delight, starring Kathryn Hahn, the award winning series Transparent, and I Love Dick. She also cut both The Polka King, starring Jack Black, and The Good House, led by Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline, with the directing team of Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Cate also has edited the films Troop Zero, starring Viola Davis and Allison Janney, and Puzzle, with Kelly Macdonald and Irrfan Khan. She also cut the television series High Desert, Mozart in the Jungle, Girls, and New Girl.   Her work on the pilot episode of Transparent earned her a nomination for both an Emmy and ACE Eddie Award, and she also received an ACE Eddie nomination for the pilot of Girls. Cate is a member of The American Cinema Editors and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Originally from New Hampshire, she now resides in Los Angeles with her husband. LAURA ZEMPEL, ACE Laura Zempel, ACE is a two-time Emmy Award winning editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Sacramento, she received a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University. She began her career in as an assistant editor, and has gone on to edit features and television such as HBO's Euphoria, Apple TV's Lessons In Chemistry, Netflix's Beef. ISAAC HAGY, ACE Isaac Hagy, ACE graduated from USC film school in 2006 and continues to live and work in Los Angeles.  His editing credits include feature films Waves and The Friend, as well as television programs Atlanta, Mr & Mrs Smith, Station Eleven, American Vandal, and Chef's Table.  He has been honored with two Emmy and four ACE nominations.  But to be fair, his Assistant Editor - a pit mix named Blue - does most of the hard work. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to Laura talk about cutting BEEF Hear Cate discuss cutting TROOP ZERO Check out what's new with Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

On this episode of the special series featuring Native Language Protectors and Carriers, we reflect on the legacy of the Native American Languages Act of 1990 through the stories of Michael Elizondo, Jr. and Chaz Meadows. They are two citizens of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes who are reclaiming their languages, one word and one conversation at a time. From learning with elders and attending ceremonies to immersive master-apprentice programs and digital classes, they share how language connects to culture, humor, and identity—and why its survival is essential for future generations. Dr. Farina King narrates this episode, and special thanks to Brian D. King for editing the Language Protectors and Carriers series.A Native of Oklahoma, Michael Elizondo, Jr. received his BFA from Oklahoma Baptist University (2008) and his MFA at the University of Oklahoma (2011). Elizondo has participated in numerous solo and group exhibits regionally and nationally. He has been a professor of fine art and art history at colleges and universities statewide, recently serving as the Director of the School of Art at Bacone College and Executive Director of Language and Culture with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. Elizondo is currently focusing on his studio practices full-time.Jonathan (Chaz) Meadows is a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and a dedicated advocate for Indigenous cultural and linguistic revitalization. He earned dual bachelor's degrees in Native American & Indigenous Studies and Sociology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, graduating with Cum Laude and Dean's List honors. Jonathan is currently a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma, pursuing a master's degree in Native American Studies. A former president of the Pujuta Tipi Society RSO, his academic and community work is deeply rooted in cultural preservation, language revitalization, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. He is an alumnus of the Wells Fargo, Indigenous Land & Language, American Indian Service, and Cheyenne & Arapaho Higher Education scholarship programs, and a former apprentice in the Cheyenne Language Master Apprenticeship Program. His work is grounded in a lifelong commitment to sustaining Indigenous lifeways for future generations.Learn more about the efforts to protect and support the study of Native American languages (and all languages) at the University of Oklahoma through the following petitions:Oppose the Removal of Foreign Language Gen Ed requirements at the University of OklahomaKeep Indigenous Languages Alive at OUFor more information about the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair, see the hyperlink.Learn more about Native American Languages at the University of Oklahoma.We honor Cheyenne and Arapaho speakers of all generations of the past, present, and future such as Joyce Twins (1943-2020) who taught Cheyenne language for over 20 years, including for some time at the University of Oklahoma.

phot of the artist by Ralph Gabriner Dena Schutzer in her fifth solo show at Bowery Gallery in New York City titled “Agitation and Retreat”, describes the work saying, “Together, these oil paintings are a chronicle of observed moments in public and private spaces.” Schutzer's imagery reflects this wide-open approach—what has caught her eye ranges from a view of a New York street in the giant shadows of looming new skyscrapers, to an intimate scene of the artist's elderly mother taking a bath. Intuiting a kind of drama in these elements of direct perception provides what Schutzer calls the “initial jolt” that impels her to respond in paint. For Schutzer this mysterious process—the joy and struggle of proceeding from that first sensation to a new, composed reality on the canvas--has everything to do with her pleasure in the possibilities of paint itself.  Her loose but decisive brushwork and bold color tensions and harmonies—acid greens, clashing blues, pervasive violets—don't let go of the viewer until one has taken in all the oppositions, juxtapositions, parallels from which her brushstroke emerges, still present as a brushstroke, but also, finally, as an essential part of a new and highly personal image. Dena Schutzer has had 5 solo shows with the Bowery Gallery in NYC, and has been in group shows at The Painting Center-NYC, Westbeth-NYC, Washington Art Association-CT, Kingsborough College-Brooklyn, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition-BWAC, Hudson Park Library-NYC, Romano Gallery-NJ, Irvington Library, Yonkers Riverfront Library, TC Columbia U- Macy Gallery. She taught painting and was head of the art department at the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School in NYC for 21 years, has been a visiting teaching artist at schools throughout Westchester County and NYC.  She illustrated six children's books for Simon and Schuster, Knopf, and Scholastic among others, and her editorial illustrations have been published in newspapers and magazines including The NY Times, The New Yorker and NY Newsday. Schutzer attended Skowhegan, NY Studio School, BFA from Suny at Purchase, MFA (in Film) from Yale University, MFA in Art Ed at Columbia University. “Buildings, Yellow Cloud”, oil on canvas, 16”x12”, 2025 “Arm Outstretched”, oil on canvas, 12”x16”, 2023 “Four Men Working”, oil on canvas, 18”x20”, 2024

Can the spirit of Aloha hold the key to overcoming fear, loss, and even climate change? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with John Blossom on his Nautilus award-winning novel Mahina Rises.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comJohn Blossom is an award-winning author and lifelong educator whose work explores the spiritual and environmental challenges of modern culture. With over 25 years of teaching experience in independent schools across the U.S. and Hawaii, John brings a deep understanding of human development and cultural storytelling to his books which span a variety of genres. He holds a BA in English (Magna Cum Laude) from Carleton College, a BFA in Ceramics (Highest Honors) from Sierra Nevada College, and an MAT (Honors in Writing) from Colorado College. Currently living on The Island of Hawaii, John continues to write novels that blend magical realism, ancestral wisdom, and ecological themes, as seen in his Nautilus Award-winning novel, Mahina Rises.https://www.jtblossom.comOrder Mahina Rises on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cFGV1DkFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

AJ Helman (they/them/theirs) is an educator and artist with a focus on Jewish and LGBTQ+ theater and education. After graduating from Emerson College with a BFA in Theater Education and Performance, AJ remained in Boston, working in the local theater and film industries as both an artist and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion liaison. As part of their activism and educator work, they facilitated workshops on gender diversity in theater and spearheaded better inclusion practices for transgender employees in the film industry thanks to the support of Ryan Reynolds' and Blake Lively's Group Effort Initiative. AJ proudly marched with Keshet at San Francisco Pride directly following the Supreme Court's overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act, effectively making LGBTQ+ marriage in the United States legal. In addition to their activism and artistry, AJ is thrilled to be a part of the Temple Emanuel staff as the Ritual Coordinator.

Dancer and Choreographer Aneka McMullen is an independent performing and teaching artist who lives to dance through life, inspire & connect with all people through her passion for movement of all types.  She hails from Minneapolis and holds a BFA in dance from The Ohio State University.  Her extensive dance experience spans more than two decades and includes dynamic skills in performance and instruction in the genres of West African, Afro Modern, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical & Liturgical.Aneka is a co- founder and artistic director of Epitome-No Question, an open Old Skool Hip Hop dance ensemble dedicated to celebrating the community conscious roots of Hip Hop culture through dance theater. 

In this Artist Exploration Curtis Holland (Broadway's The Great Gatsby) and Director of MTCA, Charlie Murphy discuss;

Making her long overdue return today to Spoken Label (Author Podcast) is Kristina M. Serrano.Kristina M. Serrano graduated from Cape Fear Community College with an Associate's Degree in Arts, as well as a BFA in Creative Writing Fiction and a Certificate in Publishing from The University of North Carolina Wilmington, landing on the dean's and chancellor's lists. She was the Executive Editor and Prose Editor of an online literary magazine, and, while in college, had the privilege of singing the national anthem at four large events. Slow Echoes is her first published novel, but she has dozens of unfinished YA fantasy and paranormal romance novels stored away for a rainy day.Slow Echoes, her book we talk about mostly is described as "Selk Baioumi is Croatian. She's also Egyptian. And American. Despite her vast heritage, the only family she has known is her mom and late grandfather. Other than that, the closest relationship she has is her friendship with her boxing/kickboxing instructor, Cliff. And she's perfectly happy with her life, until two new men show up in her cozy hometown of Snow Hill, Maryland. The first, Whistler, an ill-reputed boxer with a paranormal secret. The second, Zahid, the Egyptian father who'd left her mother the day after Selk was born. Zahid's return brings the truth about Selk's ancestry and promises of death for many, including Whistler, the not-so-bad boy who's stolen her heart with his dry smile and effortless empathy. In order to obliterate those promises, Selk and Whistler must enter and survive an alternate Egypt where crocodiles swim in venom, stained-glass labyrinths come to life, and mummies can slow your every move, even speech—if overprotective Cliff doesn't kill Whistler first."Slow Echoes is available on Amazon and all of the usual places.Kirstina's website is: https://kristinamserrano.wixsite.com/

This week we meet the Australian painter Sarah Hickey whose bold colors radiate through her expansive canvases expressing an internal world of dreaming and reflection through her spirituality and imagination. We hear how Sarah's creative soul was evident in her childhood as she explored a range of visual elements from theater to fashion and iconography. Sarah was born in Brisbane in 1975 and grew up in the surrounding area.  She was educated at Queensland College of Art where she earned a BFA in Visual Art and a BEd at Griffith University. Parents Eileen and Paul gave Sarah and her younger brother Sean the freedom to explore, which enabled Sarah to connect with nature in a spiritual sense—something that is constant in her paintings. While in high school, Sarah visited England, France and Spain when she became enthralled by European artists. After she graduated college she spent time in Germany as a nanny living her own version of her favorite film, The Sound of Music. Sarah was always drawn to teaching and has been a High School Art teacher for 23 years. After her marriage to George Hickey, Sarah returned to her art and has participated in numerous shows and exhibitions, and garnered several awards including The Percival Portrait and Sunshine Coast National Art Prize, The Kennedy Art Prize, Redland Art Awards. Sarah lives in Brisbane with her husband George and dog Molly.Sarah's website: https://sarahhickey.com.au/Instagram:@sarahhickeyart Some of Sarah's favorite artists:Frida KahloLucy Culliton (Australian painter)Clairy Laurence (sculptor)Laura Jones (Australian painter)Yvette CoppersmithJulie FragarJudith Nangala CrispinOlivia Godbee Alicia Cornwell Penelope Boyd Wendy Sharpe Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

You're successful, driven, and operating at a high level—but something still feels off. Maybe you're stuck, overwhelmed, or just not seeing the growth you want. You can use help to get to the next level. Hiring a coach could be the missing piece. In this episode, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, and Dr. Matt Morris break down the difference between coaching, therapy, and mentorship, and how to self-assess whether coaching is the right move. Episode Highlights: Matt recalls hiring a golf coach when he felt stuck and needed help improving his score. (01:55) Erik describes hiring a business coach after realizing there were skills he hadn't yet developed. (05:10) Matt emphasizes the value of hiring a coach when you don't know what you don't know (06:27) Erik explains his natural drive to grow and his desire to learn from people ahead of him. (08:50) The two discuss how coaching can help with specific roadblocks or feelings of dissatisfaction. (12:43) Erik outlines how hiring a coach provided objective, emotionally detached insight for better decision-making. (14:00) Matt breaks down the differences between coaching and therapy, clarifying their distinct purposes. (18:00) They compare coaching to financial advising and mentorship, identifying key overlaps and distinctions. (20:45) Erik reflects on the loneliness of entrepreneurship and how coaching offers perspective and clarity. (28:51) Matt and Erik encourage listeners to explore coaching when feeling stuck, off-balance, or in need of accountability. (30:34) Key Quotes: “Coaching is a strategic partnership between me, you, and someone else who just needs to tackle some roadblock in their work life.” - Dr. Matt Morris “Every individual should sit down with a financial planner at least once in their life.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “You can be content without being complacent. You could be content and still be ambitious to want to do something more.” - Dr. Matt Morris Resources Mentioned: Cultivate Success Podcast Series Companion Handouts Dr. Matt Morris Matt Morris & Associates Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

This week we meet the Australian painter Sarah Hickey whose bold colors radiate through her expansive canvases expressing an internal world of dreaming and reflection through her spirituality and imagination. We hear how Sarah's creative soul was evident in her childhood as she explored a range of visual elements from theater to fashion and iconography. Sarah was born in Brisbane in 1975 and grew up in the surrounding area.  She was educated at Queensland College of Art where she earned a BFA in Visual Art and a BEd at Griffith University. Parents Eileen and Paul gave Sarah and her younger brother Sean the freedom to explore, which enabled Sarah to connect with nature in a spiritual sense—something that is constant in her paintings. While in high school, Sarah visited England, France and Spain when she became enthralled by European artists. After she graduated college she spent time in Germany as a nanny living her own version of her favorite film, The Sound of Music. Sarah was always drawn to teaching and has been a High School Art teacher for 23 years. After her marriage to George Hickey, Sarah returned to her art and has participated in numerous shows and exhibitions, and garnered several awards including The Percival Portrait and Sunshine Coast National Art Prize, The Kennedy Art Prize, Redland Art Awards. Sarah lives in Brisbane with her husband George and dog Molly.Sarah's website: https://sarahhickey.com.au/Instagram:@sarahhickeyart Some of Sarah's favorite artists:Frida KahloLucy Culliton (Australian painter)Clairy Laurence (sculptor)Laura Jones (Australian painter)Yvette CoppersmithJulie FragarJudith Nangala CrispinOlivia Godbee Alicia Cornwell Penelope Boyd Wendy Sharpe Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

You're successful, driven, and operating at a high level—but something still feels off. Maybe you're stuck, overwhelmed, or just not seeing the growth you want. You can use help to get to the next level. Hiring a coach could be the missing piece. In this episode, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, and Dr. Matt Morris break down the difference between coaching, therapy, and mentorship, and how to self-assess whether coaching is the right move. Episode Highlights: Matt recalls hiring a golf coach when he felt stuck and needed help improving his score. (01:55) Erik describes hiring a business coach after realizing there were skills he hadn't yet developed. (05:10) Matt emphasizes the value of hiring a coach when you don't know what you don't know (06:27) Erik explains his natural drive to grow and his desire to learn from people ahead of him. (08:50) The two discuss how coaching can help with specific roadblocks or feelings of dissatisfaction. (12:43) Erik outlines how hiring a coach provided objective, emotionally detached insight for better decision-making. (14:00) Matt breaks down the differences between coaching and therapy, clarifying their distinct purposes. (18:00) They compare coaching to financial advising and mentorship, identifying key overlaps and distinctions. (20:45) Erik reflects on the loneliness of entrepreneurship and how coaching offers perspective and clarity. (28:51) Matt and Erik encourage listeners to explore coaching when feeling stuck, off-balance, or in need of accountability. (30:34) Key Quotes: “Coaching is a strategic partnership between me, you, and someone else who just needs to tackle some roadblock in their work life.” - Dr. Matt Morris “Every individual should sit down with a financial planner at least once in their life.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “You can be content without being complacent. You could be content and still be ambitious to want to do something more.” - Dr. Matt Morris Resources Mentioned: Cultivate Success Podcast Series Companion Handouts Dr. Matt Morris Matt Morris & Associates Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

We meet artist Joe Bradley, on the eve of his new solo show of new paintings in London. Animal Family is Bradley's second exhibition with David Zwirner since the announcement of his representation in May 2023. His celebrated debut at David Zwirner New York, Vom Abend, was presented in spring 2024. In November 2025, a major survey of Bradley's works from the past ten years will open at Kunsthalle Krems, Austria.In these new paintings, figurative elements—which Bradley had begun to develop in previous works—emerge as central compositional structures. ‘I have never really felt comfortable calling myself an abstract painter,' says Bradley. ‘There have always been flashes of figuration in my work. For whatever reason, at this moment, I feel ready to let it all come to the surface.' 1A group of horizontal paintings feature black contour lines that serve as scaffoldings for swaths of colour, floral blots of brushy paint, and scraped and stippled textural patches, which coalesce into hulking, animal-like forms that fill the surface of the support. Bradley builds up these forms until they achieve a loose balance between assembled wholes and disparate parts, establishing a dynamic tension in the work between cohesion and dissolution.In one painting, pinkish triangles read like teeth extending along a pronounced blue-and-white snout. Lines, shapes, and blots of colour momentarily read like a tail or paw but just as quickly come to stand as distinct visual components. This figural mass rests against a black ground dotted with white, suggesting a dark, star-filled sky. While related to those paintings, several vertical canvases represent a notable evolution in Bradley's work in which the human form becomes a broad organising principle. Shades of mid-century deconstructed figuration and other art-historical references and associations come through in these large, frontally oriented figures.Like his constant working and reworking of the formal and compositional elements in his paintings, such associations are part of Bradley's open and deliberative method of painterly accumulation and adaptation, whereby he constantly reacts and responds to the process of creation itself. In some of these paintings, the figure is quite discernible. In others, the formal elements share only a general relationship to the human form with eyelike ovals or leglike protrusions suggesting bodily architectures. Like the animal associations in the horizontal canvases, these roughly human-scale paintings reinforce such bodily associations, reflecting Bradley's sensitivity to the formal, compositional, and material qualities of his medium.Joe Bradley (b. 1975) is widely recognised for his expansive visual practice that encompasses painting as well as sculpture and drawing. Over the past twenty years, Bradley has constantly reinvented his approach to his art, creating a distinctive body of work that has ranged from modular, minimalist-style paintings and sculptures to rough-hewn, heavily worked surfaces featuring pictographic and abstract elements to refined and layered compositions that, as critic Roberta Smith notes, “balance gracefully between representation and abstraction.”Bradley was born in Kittery, Maine, and received his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1999. He presently lives and works in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 478 / Butt JohnsonButt Johnson (b.1979, Ramapo, New York) earned a BFA in painting from RISD and received a Pollock-Krasner Fellowship in 2010. His work is included in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence, KS and the RISD Museum. He is a founder and partner in the Klaus von Nichtssagend (Neek-saa-gundt) Gallery in New York. He has exhibited at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery at George Washington University, the Abrons Art Center and CRG Gallery, both in New York.The Canopy Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort cycle -  led by faculty mentors Amir H. Fallah, Sharon Butler, Catherine Haggarty, Meg Lipke, Clare Grill, and Jessica Dickinson. Founder and executive director Catherine Haggarty will be hosting information sessions where all questions can be answered - to RSVP, learn more and apply by July 26thplease visit www.nyccritclub.com www.nyccritclub.comIG is @nyccritclub and @the_canopy_program_

An American born artist dedicated to developing new techniques of glass working, Joshua Hershman combines optical physics with the fluidity of glass to make his contemporary sculpture. By harnessing light though hand-polished lenses, he employs unique methods of casting, coldworking, and photography in his boundary pushing work.  Hershman states: “My work offers meditations on the complexities within the concept of photography and the repercussions of the camera's impact on culture. The incredibly creative and destructive nature of photography is both inspiring and alarming to me. It has helped bring our global society closer together but also driven us desperately apart. It can teach us or deceive us, show us the furthest reaches of space, or the closest representations of matter itself. It is these contrasting realities that exist within photography, which inspire my works of contemporary art.” Being born with no peripheral vision or depth perception, decades of vision therapy led Hershman to his lifelong fascination with the complex nature of the visual system and the science of light and optics. By using cameras themselves as frames for his experimental photographic processes, he asks us to look more closely into the simple act of taking a photograph. His work focuses on the significance that film and photography have played on the development of contemporary global culture.  More recently Hershman's work has focused on the torus — the most common shape found in galaxy formations and human cellular biology. His series, Messier Objects, was named after the French astronomer Charles Messier, who famously catalogued anomalous objects that confused his search for comets in the night sky. Originally from Colorado, Hershman was born in 1981 and first began working with glass at the age of 17. In 2004, he graduated from the Craft and Design Program at Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. In 2008, he went on to earn a BFA with Distinction from the California College of the Arts in Oakland, California. Most recently, he completed the Master's program at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in Sculptural/Dimensional Studies.  In 2009, Hershman had his first solo exhibition at Pismo Glass in Denver and went on to participate in many group exhibitions and art fairs including Sofa Chicago, the Armory Show, Art Hamptons, SF Art Market, the Habatat Invitational, and many others. He loves to teach and has led workshops and lectures at California College of the Arts, Public Glass in San Francisco, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and at D&L Glass Supply in Denver. Hershman has received numerous awards, was included in the Bullseye Emerge international glass competition, Young Glass 2017, and can be found in numerous private collections. His work is included in the permanent collection of the Ebeltoft Museum in Denmark, The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, and Museum of Glass, Tacoma (MOG). In fact, MOG exhibited Hershman's sculpture in the nation's first LGBTQ+ glass exhibition titled Transparency. He has been invited to participate in several artist-in-residence programs including North Lands Creative Glass in Scotland, D&L Art Glass in Colorado, the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee, and most recently completed a semester-long residency at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. The artist worked for Berengo studio in Murano, Italy, where he made work for the world's leading contemporary artists. Living and operating a private studio in Los Angeles, California, Hershman makes his personal work and also operates the Glass Foundry, which provides casting and coldworking services to other artists. Additionally, he is employed at Judson Studios, where he's currently working on a large-scale architectural glass project for James Jean. “Casting glass was something I could do in isolation in my studio which was a huge advantage during the pandemic. Without the need for a furnace or lots of facilities, this process allowed me to make a highly challenging sculpture without the need for a team of assistants or expensive equipment. I think what draws me most to lost wax casting is the constant challenge and problem solving that is required to get a high-quality casting.”

In this College Deep Dive, MTCA Charlie Murphy chats with Jessica Boevers Bogart and Sydney Morton from University of Michigan. They chat about:  Showcase as human-first, not performance-perfect The myth of “best” auditions – it's all about breathing and presence Ego vs. confidence: What happens when you come from a big-name program Working faculty – the pros, cons, and what consistency really means If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Cho is a Designer and Co-Founder of Jack Mason Brand watches. After moving from coast to coast in his youth, he earned his BFA in Product Design from Parsons School of Design in New York, New York and went on to work as a Designer at Movado Group in 2006. He moved to Dallas, Texas in 2010 to work as a Designer at Fossil and founded Jack Mason in 2015 to bring the world premium watches for enthusiasts of all levels. Peter now calls Dallas home. 

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister kick off their "Young Designers Series", focusing on the challenges that young designers face when starting their careers. Today they talk with lighting designers Kelsey Araghi and Keegan Webber about starting their challenges and successes in starting their careers in professional lighting design. Join Kelsey, Keegan, Dennis, Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: How important was their training in becoming lighting designers; Choosing the right university; BA or BFA?; The choice of not attending graduate school; How important is theatrical experience before attending school; Studying Stage Management; What training did they hope to receive at school, but didn't get; Achieving "Work/Life Balance"; Being the youngest person in the room; Finding jobs after graduating; Kelsey taking the bold step of contacting David; Knowing when to say "yes" or "no" to a job; The advantages of being partners; Working with LumaLux and Early Bird Visual; Blown New Year's Resolutions; Keeping up with technology with little funding to do it; Dreams; and Advice for young designers and programmers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Abigail Munn (Artistic Director - Circus Bella) Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the NY Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham's Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one-woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significant lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in CA. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. TICKETS: ALL SHOWS FREE! WEB SITE: https://www.circusbella.org/circusintheparks TRAILER: https://youtu.be/03EWKXnnGIc AUDIO CLIPS: https://www.circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips-cip FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/circusbella/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/circusbella/    

Hypnotherapy and Discovering Your Soul's Journey on New Light Living Podcast with Ulrika Sullivan and Elizabeth Catherine. This episode is a special co-creation episode with my guest, Elizabeth Catherine She is the host of the podcast Self-Hypnosis for Healing. Quote in the episode: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” - French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de ChardinElizabeth Catherine has been hosting workshops in Self Hypnosis, and Past Life Regression sessions with individuals and groups with the goal of providing a space for self-healing, and mystical experiences since 2013. She is also an advocate for empowering individuals to create their own lives according to the vision they hold for themselves, and providing the tools to help them achieve success.Elizabeth Catherine is a Hypnotherapist, certified through The South West Institute for Healing Arts, (2013) and certified in Past Life Regression Therapy through Dr. Brian Weiss. (2018) She is also a trained Usui Reiki Master, (2013) and holds a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design(1999.)Elizabeth Catherine's podcast: Self-Hypnosis for Healing https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355794Elizabeth Catherine's website: https://www.elizabethcatherine.com/Ulrika Sullivan is an intuitive spiritual life coach and galactic astrologer passionate about multidimensional consciousness, helping to integrate an expanded galactic perspective into our daily lives.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ulrikasullivanVisit Ulrika's website: https://ulrikasullivan.comJoin Ulrika's YouTube Membership (members-only videos @ Galaxy-level) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNGRU3ms6Q6FBI6BdyIHUA/joinDownload my 7-Step Guide to Listen to Your Intuition: https://ulrikasullivan.com/listen-to-your-intuition-1Follow Ulrika on social media:http://facebook.com/ulrikasullivancoachhttp://instagram.com/ulrikasullivanhttp://pinterest.com/ulrikasullivanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/usullivan/https://twitter.com/SullivanUlrika-------------------------------------------------------------------Please note: New Light Living podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

Hypnotherapy and Discovering Your Soul's Journey on New Light Living Podcast with Ulrika Sullivan and Elizabeth Catherine. This episode is a special co-creation episode with my guest, Elizabeth Catherine She is the host of the podcast Self-Hypnosis for Healing. Quote in the episode: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” - French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de ChardinElizabeth Catherine has been hosting workshops in Self Hypnosis, and Past Life Regression sessions with individuals and groups with the goal of providing a space for self-healing, and mystical experiences since 2013. She is also an advocate for empowering individuals to create their own lives according to the vision they hold for themselves, and providing the tools to help them achieve success.Elizabeth Catherine is a Hypnotherapist, certified through The South West Institute for Healing Arts, (2013) and certified in Past Life Regression Therapy through Dr. Brian Weiss. (2018) She is also a trained Usui Reiki Master, (2013) and holds a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design(1999.)Elizabeth Catherine's podcast: Self-Hypnosis for Healing https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355794Elizabeth Catherine's website: https://www.elizabethcatherine.com/Ulrika Sullivan is an intuitive spiritual life coach and galactic astrologer passionate about multidimensional consciousness, helping to integrate an expanded galactic perspective into our daily lives.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ulrikasullivanVisit Ulrika's website: https://ulrikasullivan.comJoin Ulrika's YouTube Membership (members-only videos @ Galaxy-level) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNGRU3ms6Q6FBI6BdyIHUA/joinDownload my 7-Step Guide to Listen to Your Intuition: https://ulrikasullivan.com/listen-to-your-intuition-1Follow Ulrika on social media:http://facebook.com/ulrikasullivancoachhttp://instagram.com/ulrikasullivanhttp://pinterest.com/ulrikasullivanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/usullivan/https://twitter.com/SullivanUlrika-------------------------------------------------------------------Please note: New Light Living podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

In this Artist Exploration, Class of 2025 MTCA Alumni Parent Colleen Kessler and Director of MTCA Charlie Murphy discuss; 

Why do we assume something has to be complicated to be valuable? That question sparked a spontaneous recording session after ⁠Erik Garcia⁠, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, walked into ⁠Xavier Angel⁠'s office to unload a bit of planner frustration. Joined by co-host Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, the two dive into the false narrative that complexity equals effectiveness when it comes to financial planning. Spoiler: it doesn't. In this unscripted and honest conversation, Erik and Xavier explore why simplicity should always be the starting point in financial planning. They break down the difference between necessary complexity and unnecessary confusion—and how chasing sophistication too soon can sabotage progress. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your financial plan (or someone tried to impress you with one), this episode is for you. Follow the show and share it with someone who needs a little more clarity and a lot less clutter. Episode Highlights: Erik explains the myth that complexity is better than simplicity in financial planning and why he disagrees. (01:19) Xavier explains how some software can be manipulated to justify a particular product sale through overwhelming documentation. (05:02) Erik emphasizes the hidden long-term costs and commitments associated with complex strategies. (07:00) Erik highlights the importance of considering future flexibility and whether the strategy can be explained simply. (10:36) Xavier stresses the value of collaboration and asking the right questions to ensure solutions match the actual problem. (11:41) Erik shares why understanding and simplicity matter, as they increase commitment and long-term success. (12:48) Xavier emphasizes the need to revisit financial strategies regularly as life circumstances change. (18:00) Erik explains how changing laws can render complex strategies obsolete or burdensome over time. (19:08) Erik encourages listeners to push for clarity and not be swayed by flashy but ineffective financial plans. (21:00) Key Quotes: “We like complexity, we like that kind of stuff. It feeds our ego, but man, simplicity generally wins out.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “If you're being presented a financial plan, ask questions, push for understanding, don't settle for whatever the advisor or the planner is presenting, just because it sounds good, complex does not equal effective, don't let it feed your ego.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “If you don't know what the problem is that you're trying to solve, it's hard to come up with a solution that's going to fit that specific one.” - Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Resources Mentioned: ⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA⁠ ⁠Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC⁠ ⁠Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors⁠

This week we're sharing a previously recorded episode from The Lot1 Podcast After Show vault with one of our fan-favorite guests, Yoko Okumura!–Yoko Okumura (she/her) is a genre-fluid writer and director who thrives in the intersection of grit and glamour. Born in a Buddhist temple in Japan and raised in the frostbite of Minneapolis, she is obsessed with telling rebellious stories through underrepresented perspectives. She directed the feature thriller Unseen for Blumhouse, and her episode Ball of Twine for Sam Raimi's horror anthology 50 States of Fright is streaming as a Roku Original. Yoko has also directed numerous one-hour episodes for Freeform.She is a sponsored director under the Women In Film + Sundance ReFrame Rise Program. She has participated in top directing initiatives for Apple, Warner Brothers, Ryan Murphy Half Initiative, and Fox. Her films have won numerous accolades including a DGA Award and a Webby. Yoko has a BFA from CalArts and an MFA from AFI, and lives and works in Los Angeles. She belongs to the DGA and WGA.Connect with Yoko:➡️ TikTok: @directoryoko➡️ Instagram: @fouryokowww.yokookumura.comAbout The Lot1 Podcast ✨The Lot1 Podcast is designed for anyone who is interested in or working in filmmaking. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned veteran, we hope you gain the knowledge you need to improve your craft, achieve your filmmaking goals, or simply get an understanding and appreciation for the roles and duties of your peers and colleagues.☕Tourist Hat Coffee Companyhttps://touristhatcoffeecompany.com/

Why do we assume something has to be complicated to be valuable? That question sparked a spontaneous recording session after Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, walked into Xavier Angel's office to unload a bit of planner frustration. Joined by co-host Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, the two dive into the false narrative that complexity equals effectiveness when it comes to financial planning. Spoiler: it doesn't. In this unscripted and honest conversation, Erik and Xavier explore why simplicity should always be the starting point in financial planning. They break down the difference between necessary complexity and unnecessary confusion—and how chasing sophistication too soon can sabotage progress. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your financial plan (or someone tried to impress you with one), this episode is for you. Follow the show and share it with someone who needs a little more clarity and a lot less clutter. Episode Highlights: Erik explains the myth that complexity is better than simplicity in financial planning and why he disagrees. (01:19) Xavier explains how some software can be manipulated to justify a particular product sale through overwhelming documentation. (05:02) Erik emphasizes the hidden long-term costs and commitments associated with complex strategies. (07:00) Erik highlights the importance of considering future flexibility and whether the strategy can be explained simply. (10:36) Xavier stresses the value of collaboration and asking the right questions to ensure solutions match the actual problem. (11:41) Erik shares why understanding and simplicity matter, as they increase commitment and long-term success. (12:48) Xavier emphasizes the need to revisit financial strategies regularly as life circumstances change. (18:00) Erik explains how changing laws can render complex strategies obsolete or burdensome over time. (19:08) Erik encourages listeners to push for clarity and not be swayed by flashy but ineffective financial plans. (21:00) Key Quotes: “We like complexity, we like that kind of stuff. It feeds our ego, but man, simplicity generally wins out.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “If you're being presented a financial plan, ask questions, push for understanding, don't settle for whatever the advisor or the planner is presenting, just because it sounds good, complex does not equal effective, don't let it feed your ego.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “If you don't know what the problem is that you're trying to solve, it's hard to come up with a solution that's going to fit that specific one.” - Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Resources Mentioned: Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

Alexandra Conroy: writer, book / additional lyrics       “I was born in the wrong era.”  Growing up in NYC, Alexandra tried to see as many Broadway productions as possible while being a child actor herself. Always a story teller, she started writing very young with a musical in the 2nd grade and a movie in the 4th. The idea for this story came to her as she began college, studying acting and writing for theater. She continued to hone the idea while getting her BFA, and acting in numerous stage, screen and television roles during and since graduating. Favorite Roles include Ms. Andrew in Mary Poppins and Duke Fredrik in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Can currently be seen in HBO's Love and Death.Ray Hoese: co-writer, book, music & lyrics   "The antidote to writer's block is dogs, bike riding and sun!” Ray is a writer. Period. Or maybe a semicolon... His degree is in journalism but his first professional gigs included an NBC sitcom and The X-Files. Also an avid songwriter, it was only after separately writing hundreds of songs and thousands of pages of scripts that he joined Alexandra to help bring this story and its music to life. Ray still has the violin his parents bought when they got him lessons in the fourth grade and he is most proud of raising children that love and play music for fun, which (as he says) is what music was meant for.  Ray's other love is flying airplanes for fun and profit.  And, of course, big, big dogs. Finding HelenaThe daughter of a Nazi officer runs away with a Jewish resistance fighter. Separated in the chaos of war, they struggle to survive and find each other.

Pro Swimmer, Author, Screenwriter, Becca Mann's journey redefines what it means to be a swimming prodigy who grows beyond the confines of early success. At just 10 years old, she completed the 15K Maui channel, becoming the youngest to do so. By her teens, she was a seven-time US National Team member and two-time national champion. But after narrowly missing Olympic qualification three times, Becca made the courageous decision to step away from competitive swimming altogether.What happened during those five years away from racing forms the emotional core of our conversation. Becca speaks candidly about needing to discover who she was beyond the lane lines. She pursued her passion for writing, earning a BFA in screenwriting from USC and working on hit shows like "The Morning Show." She traveled solo, climbed mountains, and experienced the unstructured life she'd never known during her regimented swimming career.Her path back began unexpectedly through Masters swimming at West Hollywood Aquatics, where she jumped into lane one and "almost died that first practice."  Becca reveals. "I was always swimming the 1500 at Olympic trials." That return to the water sparked a realization: "How did I not swim for two years? This is what I love. This is who I am."Becca opens up about her experiences with OCD, describing how intrusive thoughts affect her and the tools she's developed to manage them. Rather than seeing her mental health challenges as obstacles, she explores how neurodivergence shapes both her athletic career and creative pursuits. Her memoir "Outside the Lanes" documents this journey with raw honesty.Now training in North Carolina with Olympic swimmer Ashley Twitchell, Becca has her sights set on qualifying for the national team and potentially even the 2028 Olympics. At the end of our conversation, when asked what word comes to mind when she's in the water, her answer is immediate and profound: "Peace."Ready to dive deeper into stories of athletic resilience and transformation? Subscribe to Champions Mojo and join our community celebrating comeback champions and lifelong swimmers.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.

Now that comic creators are returning to websites, SEO (search engine optimization) is once again a hot topic. We'll talk about methods to help search engines index comics. Also, if Brad and Dave were to design a four-year degree for cartoonists, what classes would be on the curriculum?Today's showSEO for webcomicsShould you use alt text on social media posts?Susan MacTaggart's personal affirmationUPDATE: Comiclab Live stage show at the NCS conference, Aug. 14-16UPDATE: Apple loses its 30% cash grabUPDATE: Superfan Ray Michels does it againWhat would Dave and Brad's comics BFA degree include?SummaryIn this episode, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar discuss the importance of SEO for comic creators, particularly in 2025, highlighting best practices for optimizing webcomics. The episode concludes with practical tips for improving website performance and audience engagement through effective content strategies. In the mid-show updates, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar promote their upcoming ComicLab LIVE stage show at the NCS convention in August, examine the implications of Apple's recent court loss, and thank superfan Ray Michaels for updating Dave Kellett's Wikipedia page.In the second half, they explore what an ideal art degree for cartoonists might look like, emphasizing the balance between craft and business education. They discuss the ideal curriculum for aspiring comic artists, focusing on creative writing, business skills, art techniques, and the importance of real-world experience. They explore various classes that would benefit students, including humor writing, long-form storytelling, digital tools, and color theory. The discussion emphasizes the need for a well-rounded education that combines artistic skills with practical knowledge to prepare students for a successful career in comics.TakeawaysSEO is crucial for comic creators to reach their audience.Transcripts can enhance SEO and accessibility for comics.Alt text is essential for improving search engine visibility.Optimizing image metadata can boost website performance.Creating a 'Start Here' page can guide new readers effectively.Regularly updating meta descriptions can improve SEO rankings.Engaging with your audience through alt text can enhance their experience.Content creation should be efficient and serve multiple purposes.SEO tactics can often be misleading and should be approached with caution.Linking to other webcomics can create a supportive community.Quality content is more important than SEO for attracting readers.Personal affirmations can provide motivation and encouragement.Events like the Reuben weekend are valuable for networking in the comic community.Recent legal victories can benefit creators financially on platforms like Patreon.Understanding analytics is crucial for independent artists.Business courses should be a core part of an art degree for cartoonists.Branding and legal knowledge are essential for success in the comic industry.Grant writing can be a valuable skill for artists seeking funding.A creative writing class specifically for comics is essential.Rhetoric and composition should be included in the curriculum.Understanding humor is crucial for all writers, not just humorists.Long-form storytelling should be taught with a focus on serialization.Art classes should cover visual storytelling and mark-making techniques.A history of mixed media communication is important for understanding comics.Digital tools and their applications should be part of the curriculum.Color theory and management are vital for storytelling in comics.Internships provide valuable real-world experience for students.A well-rounded curriculum should balance art, writing, and business skills.Brad's Comics BFAThis is Brad Guigar's wishlist for a full 4-year BFA-style degree for comics creators, assuming a 120-credit hour program, broken down into approximately 40 classes (3 credits each). I've grouped them by category and semester.YEAR 1 – FoundationFall SemesterIntro to Visual Storytelling (Art)Creative Writing for Comics I (Writing)Foundations of Marketing (Business)Composition & Rhetoric (Gen Ed)Digital Tools for Creatives (Art/Tech)Spring SemesterDrawing for Sequential Art (Art)Creative Writing for Comics II (Writing) Entrepreneurship 101 (Business) Intro to Media Studies (Gen Ed)Social Media Strategy (Business)YEAR 2 – Skill BuildingFall SemesterNarrative Structure & Pacing (Writing)Lettering & Typography (Art)Branding for Creators (Business)  Art History for Comic Artists (Gen Ed/Art History)Accounting & Taxes for Freelancers (Business) Spring SemesterPanel Layout & Visual Flow (Art)Character Development & Dialogue (Writing) Marketing Campaigns & Analytics (Business) Legal Issues in Creative Careers (Business) Psychology of Storytelling (Writing/Gen Ed) YEAR 3 – Integration & Professional PrepFall SemesterWriting humor (Writing) Coloring (Art)Crowdfunding & Direct Sales (Business) The Comic Industry: History & Trends (Gen Ed/Art History)Pitching & Proposal Writing (Business/Writing) Spring SemesterAdvanced Sequential Storytelling (Art)Long-Form Storytelling & Serialization (Writing) Client & Commission Work (Business)Internship or Industry Mentorship (Business)Elective: Animation, Game Art, or PodcastingYEAR 4 – Capstone & LaunchFall SemesterCapstone Project Planning (Writing/Art)Publishing & Distribution Models (Business)Teaching & Workshops for Creators (Business)Grant Writing & Residencies (Business/Writing)  Elective: Zines, Erotic Comics, or Experimental FormsSpring SemesterCapstone Execution & Exhibition (Writing/Art)Webcomic Design & User Experience (Art/Tech)Pre-Press (Art/Tech)Collaborative Studio Project (All)Exit Interview & Career Planning (Business) You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Episode 476 / Zak PrekopZak Prekop (b. 1979, Chicago) is a Hudson Valley-based painter known for his intricate, nonrepresentational works. He holds an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Prekop has had solo exhibitions at Maxwell Graham Gallery, New York; Galería Marta Cervera, Madrid; Shane Campbell Gallery, Chicago; and Hagiwara Projects, Tokyo. His work is held in collections at the Walker Art Center, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Carnegie Museum of Art. Notable group exhibitions include File Under Freedom at Bergen Kunsthall; Painter, Painter at the Walker Art Center and Greater New York at PS1. Prekop's first museum exhibition opens at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, CT in June.

In this College Deep Dive, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy sits down with Bradley Willcuts, Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Choreography at Michigan State University, for a conversation about:  Historic campus of Michigan State  How an actor first program is looking for you to adjust within the audition  The Power of entrepreneurial spirit in theatre Leaning on your community to collaborate and empower  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Valori Wells - From darkroom photography at age 13 to earning a BFA in fine art, her journey has always followed inspiration. For the past 27 years, she has designed commercial fabric collections, authored quilting books, and led artist retreats in Bali and Morocco, where she teaches photography, block printing, and textile arts. As the second-generation owner of The Stitchin' Post in Sisters Oregon, she's carried forward a 50-year legacy of art, education, and community. Her work—whether painted, printed, sewn, or taught—is rooted in storytelling, nature, and emotional expression.Valori has 2 great websites to check out: The Quilt Shop - https://stitchinpost.com/The Retreats - http://www.creativesretreats.com/Want to travel with Brandy? A FEW SPOTS LEFT ON THIS TRIP! PLUS one lucky traveller will win an Oliso Tula Pink M3Pro Project Iron. 2025 FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Birmingham!!! This 14-day tour of Wales and England takes in the rich textile history and breathtaking cultural landmarks. Tour England & Wales ending at the Festival of Quilts. Call the team at Opuent Quilt Journeys at 1-877-235-3767 or go to  https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/destinations/britain/item/birmingham-festival-of-quilts-tour-with-brandyQuilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/OLISO IRONS - Host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast Lounge each year at QuiltCon!BUY YOUR OWN OLISO MINI PROJECT IRON RIGHT HERESquare One Textile Art WorkshopLink to Brandy's email listKristy's Quilt Picture BookQuilter on Fire PatternsFree Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEOSupport the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

The Liminal Café is where the locals of the liminal web gather for coffee and conversation. In this new series, Layman chats with the people and patrons who, for some curious reason, find themselves drawn to this sketchy corner of the internet...NAGARJUNA, DELEUZE, AND WHITEHEAD ADVANCED RHIZOMATICALLY INTO A BARFor episode 11, Layman joins Kazi Adi Shakti in the Amaravathi branch of the Liminal Café for a wide-ranging, paradigm- and continent-crossing exploration of the development of a Process Buddhism.Kazi is an artist and theorist whose theoretical work primarily consists in the study and creative synthesis of process thought, Madhyamaka Buddhism, Western Marxism and Eco-feminist ethics. She graduated with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she majored in Interdisciplinary Sculpture with a focus on computer modeling, 3D scanning and digital fabrication and currently works as a scanning specialist and digital artist in the 3D digitization industry.Kazi's blog, Holo-Poiesishttps://holo-poiesis.com/

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, joins the podcast to discuss The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Good: A bill in Ohio to restore Second Amendment rights to nonviolent offenders is on the move. The Bad: Democrats have introduced multiple bills to ban AR15s and Glocks. The Ugly: Anti-gun researchers try to blame poor dental hygiene on gun violence.

Episode 475 / Banks VioletteBanks Violette is an artist born in Ithaca, NY who lives and works in Ithaca, NY. He recieved his BFA from the School of Visual Arts  and an MFA from Columbia University. He's had numerous solo shows including ones at MoCa, Connecticut, Gladstone Gallery, Blum & Poe, Thaddeus Ropac, Maureen Paley, Team Gallery, Rodolphe Janssen, and the Whitney Museum to name just a few. He's had scores of group shows all over the globe from the Museum of Modern Art to the Warhol Museum and his work is in the collections of The Coppel Foundation, MexicoThe Ellipse Foundation, Portugal, The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France, Frank Cohen Collection, Manchester, England The Jumex Foundation, Mexico, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Zurich, Switzerland Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain, Geneva, Switzerland Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Museum of Modern Art, New York, The OverHolland Collection, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Saatchi Collection, London, UK, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, Los Angeles and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. 

In this Artist Exploration, MTCA Director Charlie Murphy chats with Built for the Stage Founder, Joe Rosko on:  Is it possible to be a D1 Athlete and get a BFA in musical theater? Point of obsession and striving for excellence  How to build a business on passions  When is it time to pursue other passions?  How to delegate tasks  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You in School podcast, host ⁠⁠Erik Garcia⁠⁠, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, shares a practical financial strategy he personally uses—what he calls practicing your future payment. Whether you're planning to buy a home, send a child to college, or take on any significant financial commitment, Erik walks through how simulating that future expense now can reduce stress, build confidence, and help you make smarter money decisions. Plus, he dives into the psychology behind this tactic, including why naming a savings account after your future goal can be surprisingly powerful. Erik outlines three reasons to practice your future payment and three key benefits that come from doing it, including building a custom emergency fund and creating margin before you need it. Backed by behavioral research and real-world application, this episode offers a clear, actionable approach to preparing for life's financial milestones. If this helps you, share it with someone else who's facing a big financial decision, and don't forget to follow the show for more thoughtful money strategies. Episode Highlights: Erik explains the idea of planning for predictable future expenses by simulating those costs in advance. (01:00) Erik outlines three reasons to practice future payments: stress testing your budget, building confidence, and evaluating the decision's wisdom. (01:43) Erik shares the mechanics of how to implement the strategy using a named savings account and automatic transfers. (04:00) Erik provides examples of future costs like buying a house, a car, or college tuition, and explains how to simulate those payments. (04:48) Erik highlights the benefits: building a savings buffer, easing financial transitions, and creating financial margin. (06:27) Erik references research on “episodic future thinking” and its impact on behavior and reduced money-related stress. (09:00) Key Quotes: “I'm speaking as a fellow sojourner with you, someone who is actively trying to manage their finances better.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “You're building in some space financially that if things go wrong, you've got money set aside in savings.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors⁠⁠

We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today's episode Erica talks about cultural and personal adversity, role of stereotypes, institutional racism, and build strategies to deal with them. Erica is joining by Latinx/e in Social Work Vol. 2 author Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFIGuest Information:Elizabeth Conde, LMSW-SIFI is a School Social Worker. She is responsible for providing social, emotional and academic support for students in her caseload. For the past twenty-three years she has worked with different populations and programs including domestic violence, education, and substance abuse. She is a volunteer advisory board member for Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation. She is a Modern Abolitionist Professional Volunteer at the Ricky Martin Foundation, whose mission is to end human trafficking.  Elizabeth is a Civics Teacher, helping individuals in becoming U.S. Citizens and helping individuals exercise their right to vote. Elizabeth holds an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts Psychology from Hudson County Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Rutgers University-Newark, a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and her SIFI certification (Seminar Training in Field Instruction) from Columbia University.Elizabeth is a bilingual Social Worker who speaks, writes and reads Spanish. She lives in New Jersey. Elizabeth's greatest pride is her daughter, Natalie, who she raised as a single mom. Her greatest accomplishment is her daughter graduating with her BFA in Acting.Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director, Michael Medico. This episode is vibrate, filed with stories, laughs and inspiration! Michael shares the story behind his first short, BITCH which was shot for $66, premiered at Outfest, was a hit on the festival circuit before being named best short film of 2009 by Frontiers LA magazine. Michael shares his journey shadowing and the road to episodic directing. How he establishes trust and a partnership with his actors on set and so much more. This conversation recharged my creative battery, I hope y'all are just as inspired by Michaels creativity and say yes attitude!While working on his own projects Michael shadowed 13 different directors on TV shows: most notably Mark Mylod and Debbie Allen. Michael got his first directing job on television on "The Fosters" directing three episodes in the last two seasons including the first part of the three-part Series Finale. In the meantime, his mockumentary short "Walk It Out" premiered at the Palm Springs Int'l ShortFest and his short "Divorce: The Greatest Hits" premiered at the LA Int'l Shorts Festival. He was a recurring director on "The Fosters" spin-off "Good Trouble" for Freeform while also supervising new directors on the show. He directed multiple episodes of Netflix' "Atypical" including the Series Finale. And he's directed multiple episodes of Shonda Rhimes' "Grey's Anatomy" and its spin off "Station 19" for ABC and Ryan Murphy's "Dr Odyssey" "9-1-1" and "9-1-1:Lone Star." Michael is set to direct his feature debut - the Walden Media film adaptation of Robbie Couch's novel "The Sky Blues" and is developing a film with Dakota Johnson and Ro Donnelly's TeaTime Pictures. Michael received a BFA in Theatre from Boston University and brings to directing his years of experience working as an actor in film, TV and theater in NYC and LA. He was also the creator and executive producer of Hot in Hollywood, a celebrity-driven benefit that raised more than half a million dollars in three years for domestic and international AIDS organizations. He lives in Los Feliz with his husband, Brian, their daughter and son, Everly Rose and Bowie, and three silly mutts, Lady, Charlie and Patch.michaelmedico.com@michaelmedicola--What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed American artist, Lorna Simpson. Working across photography to painting, video to collage, Simpson is a multimedia artist who – since the 1980s – has gained widespread acclaim for her pioneering approach to conceptual photography. Whether it's fusing text with image, obscuring her subject's identity, using techniques such as repetition, collage or manipulation – Simpson has conjured a plethora of ways to reinvent the image, and, by doing so, raises questions about gender, race, memory, and history. Her work, mostly centred on the female body, is full of seemingly open-ended narratives – as she has said: “I think the idea of identity or persona is interesting to me in that it is malleable and fluid. And that has always been part of the work in terms of [thinking about] who gets to determine who we are. Do we get to determine that, and what are the parameters of that, given the society that we live in?” Engaging with found images and objects, whether that be cut-outs from Ebony or Jet Magazines, or photographs she finds on eBay, which she melds with inks or collages of jewels, Simpson has continuously reconfigured what painting and photography means. Born in 1960, and raised in Queens and Brooklyn in a childhood that put the arts first, Simpson received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts, New York, and following that, an MFA from the University of California San Diego, where she began to focus on the portraits of Black women she found in magazines, adding suggestive phrases from elsewhere. By 1990, she had a major exhibition at MoMA, and throughout the decades has continued to push boundaries with her seemingly limitless approach to materials. But in 2015, she turned to painting, showing her first nine-feet-tall canvases at the Venice Biennale, and this month will present a major exhibition – that considers the entirety of her painting practice – at the Metropolitan Museum of Art here in New York – where we are recording today. Titled “Source Notes”, it will feature Simpson's monumental and spellbinding paintings, which, steeped in monochromatic blues, silvers, blacks and greys, appear in settings that evoke the cosmological or natural world. An extension of her photographic work, Simpson's paintings see the manipulated figure and body pressed into landscapes akin to waterfalls or meteorites, and I can't wait to find out more… https://lsimpsonstudio.com/ Lorna Simpson: Source Notes –  https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/lorna-simpson-source-notes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=lorna%20simpson%20art&utm_content=39536&mkwid=s&pcrid=743882408399&pmt=b&pkw=lorna%20simpson%20art&pdv=c&slid=&product=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22399716678&gbraid=0AAAAADmlGN7UtMbglt7UAR4dicGAOa9Vx&gclid=CjwKCAjw24vBBhABEiwANFG7ywIA72_JjPaxVUdfQSWW_h8NFYNWzddlSHz6KV38M9zgiG4rs_9UNxoCVFkQAvD_BwE https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/2860-lorna-simpson/ -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE LEVETT COLLECTION: https://www.famm.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/famm_mougins // https://www.merrellpublishers.com/9781858947037 Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Mikaela Carmichael Music by Ben Wetherfield

Fawn Penn is a ceramic artist working in Chicago. In 2020, Fawn co-founded The Digs Chicago, a non-profit community ceramics studio home to 100 artists. In 2024, Fawn founded Old Friends, a contemporary art gallery. Fawn graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA (2020). https://ThePottersCast.com/1132

Mari Reisberg, MA, LPC, is a therapist, performer, certified creativity and innovation coach, and host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast. She holds a BFA in Acting from the Hartt School and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology, Dance/Movement Therapy, from Naropa University. She currently splits time between her own private therapy practice, Courage to Create Counseling, and her own Sustaining Creativity business, where she works with performers and non-performers to spark, grow, sustain, share, and transform creativity in their lives. Mari believes life is way more fun when we tap into our creativityConnect with Mari here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-reisberg-b1320151/https://www.facebook.com/sustainingcreativity/https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativitywww.sustainingcreativity.comDon't forget to click below to download our FREE LinkedIn High Impact Posts Template for LinkedIn:https://www.thetimetogrow.com/ecsposttemplates