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In this College Deep Dive, Julio Augustin Matos the Artistic Manager of Musical Theatre at Texas Woman's University chats about MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Texas Woman's MT program is a brand-new, forward-looking Bachelor of Music that feels more like a BFA. Emerging programs can be hidden gems — it's all about the right fit, not the label. Seeking students who are strong musicians and passionate, raw talent who haven't always had access. Affordable, supported, and aligned with values of equity + care — including courses like Music & Wellness and Women in Music. 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.com], 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

Join Erin Doppelt as she welcomes her best friend, Michal Lieberman, to the Wise Woman podcast. In this episode, Michal shares her journey of unlocking her inner artist and the power of intuition. From her artistic beginnings in Jerusalem to her current life in Copenhagen, Michal discusses the importance of following one's intuition and the liberating effect it has on oneself and others. Discover how art serves as a form of medicine and learn how to connect with your own creative spirit. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, intuition, personal growth and liberation. Takeaways from the episode: Follow your intuition to unlock creativity. Art serves as a form of personal medicine. Trust the creative process without overthinking. Intuition can lead to personal liberation. Creative growth often involves stepping into the unknown. Artistic expression is a journey, not a destination. Connecting with your inner artist can be transformative. Embrace the love of learning and exploration. Intuition is about listening to your inner voice. Creative collaboration can enhance personal growth. Michal Lieberman (b. 1988, Tel Aviv, Israel) lives and creates in Copenhagen, Denmark. She holds a BFA from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem, and is also a graduate of the Hatachana School of Figurative Drawing and Painting, Tel Aviv. Lieberman has presented a solo exhibition and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in museums and galleries across Israel. Her works are held in public collections as well as in many private collections worldwide. Michallieberman.com https://www.instagram.com/michallieberman Message Erin on Social Media to join Soul Pods: a 12-week group experience for women who are ready to collapse timelines and step into their highest expression now, not someday. Soul Pods is for the woman who: Knows she's meant for more Is done staying small or dimming her magic Feels ready to jump timelines and embody her 2026 self today Wants to rewire her subconscious, elevate her energy, and take aligned action Craves sisterhood with women on the same path Over our 10 calls, we'll explore: • Kriya + energetic purification • Reprogramming the subconscious mind • Active meditation for everyday integration • Kabbalah + spiritual technology • Positive psychology • Deep manifestation work • Physical aligned action • Identity shifting + future-self embodiment This is where you get to rise. Where you become the woman you keep seeing in your vision. Where you step fully into your leadership, intuition, wholeness, and power.

  Jonathan Bennet, owner of Unsprung Upholstery is originally from Martinsville, VA.  He caught the sewing bug from his great grandmother at a young age. He moved to Richmond, VA on a whim in August of 1989 and earned a BFA in Fashion Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. Directly after graduation, Jonathan taught in the Fashion Design department as an adjunct professor for 13 years. He started his first workroom job in 1997, learned how to make various types of window treatments, cushions, pillows, and more;  since then, he has done freelance workroom client projects in his home for over 25 years. Jonathan opened Unsprung Upholstery LLC in August 2019 and will continue this beautiful journey for the rest of his life!   Website:  UnsprungUpholstery.com IG:  UnsprungUpholstery FB:  Unsprung Upholstery Company Links and Resources; Real Workroom Tours Video with Jonathan, Jeanelle Dech and Kelly McCrory The Drapery & Design Digital Digest November/December 2025     The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;     Klimaka Studios   The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library   National Upholstery Association   Workroom Tech    

Today Jonathan sits down with British SF Award winner and Arthur C. Clarke Award, BFA, and Tiptree Award nominee Aliya Whiteley to talk about what she's been reading and would recommend as the holidays get underway, as well as her recent collaboration with Oliver K Langmead, and her upcoming novel The Misheard World. As always, our thanks to Aliya for making time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Meg has been a fixture in the local Chicago art and music scene for the past 20 years, playing her first show at 16 years old at the iconic Fireside Bowl with her all-female punk band, The Groodies. After a failed attempt to make it "big" in Los Angeles after highschool graduation, she returned home band-less and heartbroken and decided to attend art school. After obtaining a BFA in graphic design, she began her career as a designer and is currently working as a Senior Art Director at an experiential ad agency. Outside of her "day job", she continues to play in the local rock/punk bands Bleach Party and Vang! In her spare time, she writes and illustrates short stories (nutmegsays.com), rough-houses with her cats Rick and Steve, and most recently has been dabbling with animation. You may also recognize her from the infamous "People of the CTA" website, where she was featured not once, but twice by strangers who posted candid photos of her on the internet. It's surely the hair, right? Right. IG: @bleachpartyband The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney. Show recorded by Tony Baker.

Jenny Palmer is a Vancouver-born artist and potter based on Vancouver Island. An Emily Carr graduate (BFA, 2008) in Photography, Jenny spent years working her way through breweries and children's art studios before running a home-based childcare program. In 2019, she discovered clay and began exploring pottery as a creative outlet in the evenings. When Covid hit, the world slowed down and that pause helped push Jenny to grow her late night pottery hobby into something bigger. Working from her cozy home studio, she creates vibrant, textural, functional stoneware that brings color, warmth, and joy to everyday life, reflecting her love of process, play, and the beauty of handmade craft. https://ThePottersCast.com/1184

Episode 504 / Elmer Guevara Elmer Guevara is an artist born and raised in Los Angeles. He received a BFA in Drawing and Painting from Cal State University Long Beach and an MFA in Studio Art from Hunter College in New York City. Elmer's work has been exhibited domestically and internationally at M&B Gallery, F2T Gallery, Residency Art Gallery, Lyles and King, and Barbati Gallery among others.His work has been covered in publications such as the LA Times and Contemporary Art Review and he is in the collections of Cal State University and the Crocker Art Museum. 

This Friends Like Us Podcast, Host Marina Franklin talks with Leeanet Noble  and Lauretta Noble about rich narratives and legacy embedded in their new book:  'BLACK, WHITE, COLORED: The Hidden History of an Insurrection, a Southern Town, and Identity in America.' Join me in conversation with its passionate authors. Lauretta Malloy Noble is a critically acclaimed performer, writer, vocalist, musician, and producer. She studied psychology, music and liberal arts extensively at Howard University and holds a BSc degree. She is certified in Genealogy Research from the University of Strathclyde and in film making and script writing from The National Film and Television School. BLACK, WHITE, COLORED: The Hidden History of an Insurrection, a Southern Town, and Identity in America (on sale November 18, 2025; Amistad) is an absorbing investigation into a little-known historical tragedy—an insurrection at the turn of the twentieth century which upended post-Reconstruction gains made by Black residents in a small North Carolina town. LeeAnét Noble is a critically acclaimed multifaceted artist. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University with her BFA in Theatre and is certified in Organizational Behavior/Psychology from IESE Business School. She played in the award-winning shows Stomp and Drumstruck. She currently teaches Black history for George Washington University's MFA graduate studies program. BLACK, WHITE, COLORED: The Hidden History of an Insurrection, a Southern Town, and Identity in America (on sale November 18, 2025; Amistad) is an absorbing investigation into a little-known historical tragedy—an insurrection at the turn of the twentieth century which upended post-Reconstruction gains made by Black residents in a small North Carolina town. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

In this Artist Exploration, Emma Flynn, an MTCA Alum and from West End's Clueless chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Be yourself, trust your type, and bring your whole person into the room Grieve the setbacks, then release what you can't control Growth > immediacy: you don't need a Day-1 mainstage to thrive; sometimes a “red-shirt year” builds the strongest performers. No school is perfect, but the one you choose becomes yours through the work, the mindset, and the investment you bring 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.com], 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 solo episode of the Stuff About Money podcast, host Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ sits down for a candid one-on-one about goals. Not the shiny, New-Year's-resolution kind, but the messy, honest kind we whisper to ourselves when no one's listening. Erik shares two personal moments that reshaped how he thinks about goal setting, including the year Dr. Matt Morris bluntly told him, “You just made a bad goal,” and the overly ambitious golf objective that nearly convinced him to quit the game altogether. These stories spark a bigger conversation about why we so often overestimate what we can accomplish in the short term and underestimate what we're capable of over the long haul. In the second half of the episode, Erik unpacks a healthier, more realistic framework for pursuing goals — especially financial ones. Instead of obsessing over hitting a number by a certain date, he encourages listeners to think of goals as direction and objectives as the checkpoints that keep them moving forward. Erik explores why grace, awareness, and better-designed goals lead to more progress and less burnout. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a fresh perspective on goal setting, and make sure you're following the show for more conversations that help you move toward a wiser, more intentional financial life. Episode Highlights: Erik discusses why traditional goal-setting frameworks and New Year's resolutions aren't the focus, emphasizing the frustration goals often create. (01:10) Erik shares the moment Dr. Matt Morris looked at him and said he had simply made a bad goal, reframing how he viewed falling short. (02:30) A reminder surfaces about how people consistently overestimate short-term capacity and underestimate long-term potential. (04:00) Erik explains why he now treats goals as directions rather than destinations, using the New York-to-England swimming analogy. (05:30) Erik shares how an overly ambitious summer golf goal led to frustration and helped him rethink the difference between goals and objectives. (07:00) Financial goal setting follows the same pattern, as unrealistic expectations often lead to shame, frustration, or giving up entirely. (09:10) Two core takeaways: create better directional goals and recognize the bias of misjudging short- and long-term potential. (10:40) Why having someone walk alongside you, such as a financial planner, helps maintain direction and adjust objectives over time. (11:40) Erik encourages listeners to share the episode and continue reframing their approach to goal setting. (13:40) Key Quotes: “ I've stopped treating goals like a destination, like something I have to reach. Instead, I think of them like a direction.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “  You're not failing your goals, your goals just might need a reframe. Fix the direction, adjust the objectives, and trust the long-term journey.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “ Set better goals, not bigger ones, not more detailed ones. Better ones. Goals that orient you long-term, meaningful directional goals, and then backfill that with objectives that guide your ” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

Send us a textFlyball is loud. Barking. Gates slamming. Paws pounding turf. Behind it all -  pure skill.In this episode, Nicole - a force-free flyball trainer and vet - breaks down how elite teams turn raw arousal into laser-focused speed and rock-solid safety, even under the pressure of Crufts.What We Cover (Fast + Clear): • How to fix box turns without frying your dog's brain • When food beats toys for technical flyball work • Why the fixed nine-inch Crufts jump changes stride planning • How to prep for loud crowds, benched halls, and high-energy lanes • The real mechanics behind a 3.33-second singles run • Rabbit-skin balls: useful tool or training trap? • Why her team runs indoor-only on springy rubber for long-term safety • How to know when a dog needs to retire—even if they love to runNew to Flyball? We map out UKFL, BFA, and the new outdoor-only league, plus exactly what to look for in a great team: their training choices, warm-ups, cooldowns, and culture.If you care about speed, kindness, and teamwork, this conversation gives you practical takeaways you can use in your next session.

JP Morrison Lans decided to grow up to be an artist while visiting the Carole Laroche Gallery in Santa Fe New Mexico when she was eleven years old. Five years later the Tulsa Artist Coalition supported this dream for her when she was accepted for her first solo exhibition. Since then she has earned her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, co-owner a gallery, had her work purchased for the permanent collection of the Bundaberg Regional Gallery in Queensland Australia where she lived for two years and created immersive art installations for AHHA Tulsa, the Living Arts New Genre Festival, and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.  Morrison Lans has shows her work with M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa; Heron Arts, San Francisco; Keep Contemporary, Santa Fe; and 19 Karen, Gold Coast, Australia. She has been a resident artist at SVA, NY., Truro Art Center, MA., Rockland Woods, WA., the Vermont Studio Center and Quarantine in Menorca, Spain. Morrison Lans is a member of the international artist collective Teleportal.Gallery and is an inaugural member of the NYC Crit Club's Canopy Program. She and her child can typically be found experimenting with encaustic and lego, respectively, from their home studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Statement:I explore the relationship of body and psyche by combining figurative realism, symbolic objects and intuitive abstraction. These collected elements are metaphors for my experience of womanhood, motherhood, love, loss, self-preservation, panic, desire, and knowing. Through layers of color pencil I create translucent skin. The addition of gouache and encaustic allows me to comb sheens and dimensional shapes around my drawing, forming membranes and isolated objects which express the subject's emotional escapades. Often I use orientation dissonance –the inversion of the figure– to symbolize circumspection, surrender, gestation, and metamorphosis. I render hands frequently, they represent intention and action, also the mouth, tongue and teeth as gateways between the inner self and outer world. Through taste and touch, we experience intimacy and desire. This anatomy creates boundaries while also being an entry point. My work invites you to experience this same push pull of entering and observing from a distance.

In this solo episode of the Stuff About Money podcast, host Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ sits down for a candid one-on-one about goals. Not the shiny, New-Year's-resolution kind, but the messy, honest kind we whisper to ourselves when no one's listening. Erik shares two personal moments that reshaped how he thinks about goal setting, including the year Dr. Matt Morris bluntly told him, “You just made a bad goal,” and the overly ambitious golf objective that nearly convinced him to quit the game altogether. These stories spark a bigger conversation about why we so often overestimate what we can accomplish in the short term and underestimate what we're capable of over the long haul. In the second half of the episode, Erik unpacks a healthier, more realistic framework for pursuing goals — especially financial ones. Instead of obsessing over hitting a number by a certain date, he encourages listeners to think of goals as direction and objectives as the checkpoints that keep them moving forward. Erik explores why grace, awareness, and better-designed goals lead to more progress and less burnout. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a fresh perspective on goal setting, and make sure you're following the show for more conversations that help you move toward a wiser, more intentional financial life. Episode Highlights: Erik discusses why traditional goal-setting frameworks and New Year's resolutions aren't the focus, emphasizing the frustration goals often create. (01:10) Erik shares the moment Dr. Matt Morris looked at him and said he had simply made a bad goal, reframing how he viewed falling short. (02:30) A reminder surfaces about how people consistently overestimate short-term capacity and underestimate long-term potential. (04:00) Erik explains why he now treats goals as directions rather than destinations, using the New York-to-England swimming analogy. (05:30) Erik shares how an overly ambitious summer golf goal led to frustration and helped him rethink the difference between goals and objectives. (07:00) Financial goal setting follows the same pattern, as unrealistic expectations often lead to shame, frustration, or giving up entirely. (09:10) Two core takeaways: create better directional goals and recognize the bias of misjudging short- and long-term potential. (10:40) Why having someone walk alongside you, such as a financial planner, helps maintain direction and adjust objectives over time. (11:40) Erik encourages listeners to share the episode and continue reframing their approach to goal setting. (13:40) Key Quotes: “ I've stopped treating goals like a destination, like something I have to reach. Instead, I think of them like a direction.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “  You're not failing your goals, your goals just might need a reframe. Fix the direction, adjust the objectives, and trust the long-term journey.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “ Set better goals, not bigger ones, not more detailed ones. Better ones. Goals that orient you long-term, meaningful directional goals, and then backfill that with objectives that guide your ” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors 

Send us a textZoe Young is an Australian painter whose work spans still life, portraiture and abstraction. She studied at the National Art School in Sydney and earned her BFA in 2012. Zoe currently has a show on at Sophie Gannon Gallery in Melbourne until 13th Dec 2025.In our conversation with Zoe, she spoke openly about the unusual path she took into the art world and how that path shaped the way she works today. She described leaving the National Art School twice, once as a young student who felt unready for the demands of formal training and again when life pulled her toward the buzz of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Young grew up between Sydney, rural New South Wales and alpine-region settings, spending part of her childhood in a ski lodge on the edge of the Kosciuszko National Park. In her paintings Young often applies sculptural thinking (she studied sculpture at NAS), she sees canvas as form, composing her subjects with an awareness of planes, space, and structural balance. Her still lifes might show commonplace items, her portraits draw out character and story, and her abstractions explore shape, light, and composition.Her work has earned recognition: she won the Portia Geach Memorial Award in 2018 for a portrait titled Drawing Storyboards (of film director Bruce Beresford), chosen from hundreds of entries across the nation. More broadly she has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout Australia and had a solo exhibition titled “STILL.LIFE.” in Los Angeles. Zoe is represented by Sophie Gannon Gallery in Melbourne and Phillip Bacon in Brisbane. 

Dr. Lori Bidwell was raised on a farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a BFA in Art History, then returned home and started working at a veterinary clinic and decided to pursue veterinary medicine as a career.She earned her DVM from Michigan State University in 2001, then did an Internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, followed by a Residency in Anesthesia at Michigan State University, becoming Board Certified in Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2008.She then returned to Rood and Riddle to become Head of Anesthesia. Afterwards, she was on faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She returned to Kentucky to work in anesthesia in both equine and small animal practice. At this time she became certified in Acupuncture and Tui Na from Chi University.After returning to Michigan State University to work in Anesthesia and Equine Lameness and Sports Medicine, she Co-Founded her current business, East West Equine Sports Medicine, where she provides sports medicine services and equine anesthesia consultation and training for equine surgical facilities.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Lori Bidwell as we discuss her education, clinical practice, holistic training, and participation in organized veterinary medicine.

Dr. Lori Bidwell was raised on a farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a BFA in Art History, then returned home and started working at a veterinary clinic and decided to pursue veterinary medicine as a career.She earned her DVM from Michigan State University in 2001, then did an Internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, followed by a Residency in Anesthesia at Michigan State University, becoming Board Certified in Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2008.She then returned to Rood and Riddle to become Head of Anesthesia. Afterwards, she was on faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She returned to Kentucky to work in anesthesia in both equine and small animal practice. At this time she became certified in Acupuncture and Tui Na from Chi University.After returning to Michigan State University to work in Anesthesia and Equine Lameness and Sports Medicine, she Co-Founded her current business, East West Equine Sports Medicine, where she provides sports medicine services and equine anesthesia consultation and training for equine surgical facilities.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Lori Bidwell as we discuss her education, clinical practice, holistic training, and participation in organized veterinary medicine.

In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, host Damien Swaby speaks with Juli Berg, an accomplished film and television editor and post-producer whose creative path began in junior high school and evolved into a decades-long career in documentary, unscripted television, music videos, and independent film.Juli shares the early experiences that shaped her artistic identity, the unexpected moments that led her to the School of Visual Arts (SVA), and the pivotal decision to pursue filmmaking professionally.She explains how her early academic strengths intersected with her love for art, eventually leading her to earn a BFA in Film/TV from SVA—a choice that set the stage for a distinguished career in post-production.After graduating from SVA, Juli began her career as an assistant editor in the documentary world, working alongside legendary editors including Larry Silk, Lillian Benson, and Jonathan Oppenheim.Her first professional editing assignment—ABC's In Concert—merged two of her passions: music and picture editorial. Over the years, she has:Edited numerous short films screened at domestic and international festivalsDirected, produced, and edited a wide range of music videosServed for two years as an Avid editing instructor at SVA, helping develop the next generation of editorsBuilt a reputation as a self-sufficient editor and post-producer capable of managing narrative structure, pacing, and story architecture independentlyDelivered over 80 episodes and specials as Editor/Post-Producer on History Channel's long-running series American PickersJuli is passionate about honoring the work of everyone involved in the filmmaking chain. She approaches editorial storytelling as a form of writing—shaping raw footage into its best possible version while maintaining the integrity and intention of those who shot it.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share the podcast. Follow Damien Swaby for more filmmaker interviews and insights into the craft and business of storytelling.Use Promo Code "FILMMAKINGSWABY" for all my deals or just click the link:25% Off More Labshttps://www.morelabs.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Strong Coffee Companyhttps://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY15% Off Tusslehttps://www.tusslegear.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Eric Javitshttps://ericjavits.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY25% Off Quantum Energy Squarehttps://quantumsquares.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Long Tablehttps://longtablepancakes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off HyperNaturalhttps://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off wearplaygroundhttps://wearplayground.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY15% Off STAND+https://www.standshoes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY10% Off Molly Bzhttps://mollybz.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY41% Off Cozy Earthhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABYX (Twitter): @DamienSwaby https://x.com/DamienSwaby/status/1864468655582437405Instagram: @filmmaker__damien_swaby. https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker__damien_swaby/?hl=en 

Sydney Kane! Actor! Writer! Singer! Comedian! Her new show is called "Wife Material." ABOUT WIFE MATERIAL:  Sydney Kane was just dumped for not being "wife material." Desperate to figure out what wife material is, Sydney signs up for a drug trial for a magical pill that will help transform her into the perfect wife. The only side effect? Being transported into a dramatic interpretation of her love life: a one hour musical sitcom!  Sydney takes you on a PG-13, (leaning R) journey through the most universal experience there is: falling in love and then falling out and then falling back in. And then regretting it, and telling your friends you're done but then you're not. And then you're on your floor waiting for a text that never comes, so you get over it, and then you meet someone new. And you fall in love. Does this ever end? Will Sydney break out of her toxic dating cycle or stay in this endless loop? They say the only way to get over a break up is by breaking out into song and light choreo, so Sydney is giving that a shot. She's also taking those pills*. One thing is for sure: if Sydney has an audience there is nothing she won't do. See it all play out in Wife Material at Littlefield in Brooklyn December 1 & 2, 2025 and at SF Sketchfest January 25, 2026. *(WIFE MATERIAL IS NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA BUT RFK IS STILL TAKING A LOOK) CREDITS: Written and Performed by: Sydney Kane Producers: Bart Coleman, DTYF Productions Direction: Cassidy Kepp Music Direction and Arrangements: David Dabbon Music Production: Skyler Fortgang WHO: Sydney Kane, NYC-based actor/ comedian WHAT: Encore presentation of her fully sold-out comedic show, Wife Material WHERE: LITTLEFIELD, 635 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY WHEN: December 1 & 2, 8pm (Ticket Links for listings: Dec 1 - Dec 2) About Sydney Kane:​​ Sydney Kane is an NYC based actor, singer, comedian, writer who has performed everywhere from off-off-off-barely Broadway to the big 9x16 iPhone screen. A graduate of Pace University with a BFA in Musical Theater, she's done improv at UCB and Second City and gained a following on social media for her extremely insightful dating content. With sharp comedic writing and quick witted lyrics, Kane brings a warm and unassuming stage presence, leveling with her audience in a fearless self-depreciating humor but always with a knowing wink from the stance of striking confidence without flinching. People think she is very wise, especially straight men. (follow @sydneymorgankane on all social media.) Sydney and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen! And this is only one HALF of our chat! If you want to hear the other half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR click on over here to Patreon!

What happens when one of Shakespeare's most iconic characters refuses to accept her tragic fate? In this episode, we sit down with Lois Ellise, who makes her National Tour debut in the smash hit musical & JULIET, playing Susanna, serving as swing, and understudying Juliet herself.Lois shares how her BFA training from Central Michigan University prepared her for the whirlwind life of a touring performer, what it feels like to step into a show that flips one of the world's most famous love stories on its head, and why & JULIET has become one of Broadway's most talked-about new musicals.December 16–21, 2025. The Stranahan TheatreTickets can be purchased at BroadwayinToledo.com or StranahanTheater.com.

What we spoke about How 'Failed Job Attempts' Led to Starting a BusinessMaking Bold Career Choices by Listening to Your BodyFocusing on Effort and Finding Purpose in Life's JourneyNavigating Change and Turbulence with Brianna's Book FrameworkWhy We Struggle to Actualize Positive Thinking and How to Overcome ItWhy Being Your True Self Prevents Burnout and Builds ConnectionTraining Your Mind to See Beauty in Tragedy and Track Perspective ShiftsHow Impulsive Action and Personal Story Shaped the Podcast's MissionBrianna Sylver is a nationally recognized innovation strategist who helps Fortune 1,000organizations and city governments unlock growth, align teams, and lead throughcomplexity. She is the founder and president of Sylver Consulting, a global researchand strategy firm that blends the disciplines of Market Research (MR), UserExperience/Design (UX), and Business Strategy to drive transformative change.Brianna is the author of Leading Through Free Fall: How Innovators Turn Turbulenceinto Trust, a practical guide for leaders navigating uncertainty, change, and teamdynamics in high-stakes environments.Brianna's insights have been spotlighted by Forbes, Business Week, Fast Company,PDMA, QRCA, and HSM Management (Brazil). Known for her clarity and candor,Brianna delivers tools—not just talk—that help audiences take action.She holds a BFA in communication design from the University at Buffalo and a MDesfrom Institute of Design at Illinois Tech.Connect with Brianna on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/briannasylver

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, artist, photographer, and filmmaker Tyler Mitchell joins Sasha to discuss his Aperture book, Wish This Was Real. Tyler speaks candidly about learning by doing, the value of taking risks, and the creative rewards that follow. He and Sasha also explore the central role of collaboration in his practice, particularly how that ethos shapes his approach to building tableaux. https://www.tylermitchell.co https://www.tylermitchell.co/books/wish-this-was-real-book Tyler Mitchell (b. 1995, Atlanta, GA) is an artist, photographer, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn. He received a BFA in Film and Television from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2017. Mitchell's work reimagines narratives of Black beauty and desire, embracing history while envisioning fictionalized moments of an aspirational future. His photographs and films present Black life through themes of play, empowerment, and self-determination. Mitchell's work is held in numerous public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; Brooklyn Museum; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; and FOAM Fotografiemuseum, Amsterdam, among others. He has presented exhibitions internationally, including The New Black Vanguard (Aperture Gallery, New York); I Can Make You Feel Good (FOAM, Amsterdam; ICP, New York); Chrysalis (Gagosian, London); Domestic Imaginaries (SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah); and Idyllic Space (High Museum of Art, Atlanta). His European touring exhibition, Wish This Was Real (C/O Berlin, 2024), brought together a decade of work exploring Black beauty, leisure, and imagination, traveling to Helsinki, Lausanne, and concluding at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris (2025–26). Mitchell's photography has appeared in Aperture, Dazed, i-D, Vogue, Vanity Fair, WSJ, and Zeit Magazin, alongside collaborations with Gucci, Loewe, Ferragamo, and JW Anderson.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we get into the jump and boogie of the brand new SubteXtMen podcast with its host Chapman Blake. We discuss their chronological journey of 6000 comic books starting with Uncanny X-Men 1 in 1963 up to their current reads of 2006 before jumping into their birth month and year issue which a great Alan Davis read: Magneto was just awarded his own nation to rule because he was a Good Boy and didn't end the world and Wolverine is MAD about it and also there was a Magneto clone and he dead now. Also in this episode: the debate on whether Wolverine can be silent with his 500 pounds of metal Magneto has never lived in an apartment in his entire life Wolverine should be nicer to fake dogs Wolverine should know better than to try and surprise Magneto Astra All Along Joseph the Magneto Clone as Western Jesus All this plus EJULP. What does any of it mean for Chapman's future? Tune in to find out! Chapman Blake (they/them) is the host of the upcoming SubteXtMen Podcast! After graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre and promptly entering retirement, they eventually found the X-Men podcasting community, making appearances on shows like Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow and Graymalkin Lane. Chapman continues to pursue comics scholarship and amateur sociology when not shelving an endless stream of books at their day job.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this College Deep Dive, Ryan Kasparzcak the Head of Montclair's Theatre and Dance and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  Candid look at their MT program, dance expectations, and admissions approach. Leading with your spark, and aiming for a little better every day. Flexibility within a conservatory-style BFA and how Montclair evaluates auditions. Real talk on waitlists, relationship-building, and navigating this process with clarity and confidence. 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.com], 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

This episode is FULL! Sydney and Dan get into the importance of funny and engaging videos, catching the wave of the ever-changing algorithm, what makes a comedian, figuring out “how to land the plane,” using comedy “cheat codes,” and the pitfall of making unnecessary changes.Also, authenticity, not being precious, dolls vs. action figures, Dan learns a new word, and Larry wants to know what a “situation ship” is!Sydney KaneSydney Kane is an NYC-based actor, singer, comedian, and writer who has performed everywhere from off-off-off-barely Broadway to the big 9x16 iPhone screen. A graduate of Pace University with a BFA in Musical Theater, she's done improv at UCB and Second City and gained a following on social media for her extremely insightful dating content. With sharp comedic writing and quick-witted lyrics, Kane brings a warm and unassuming stage presence, leveling with her audience in a fearless self-deprecating humor but always with a knowing wink from the stance of striking confidence without flinching. People think she is very wise, especially straight men. (Follow @sydneymorgankane on all social media.)https://www.sydneymorgankane.com/Our SponsorsVisit any of the following sponsors and use promo code "AOBPOD" at checkout to receive:20% off an item at Liqure Gummies: https://liqure.com/15% off an item at Old Glory: https://oldglory.com/20% off an item at Aspire Drinks: https://aspiredrinks.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support.Art of Bombing:"Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recoverWebsite: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/artofbombingpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-guide-to-stand-up-comedy--5788059/support.Hosts:Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ Larry Smith: https://larrysmithcomedy.com/

San Francisco's Circus Bella presents STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Francisco https://www.circusbella.org/bigtop _________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail 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, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and later 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 New York 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 significantly lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in California. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. abigailmunn.com

Join Kate Stanton Melendez for an interview with Phil Musen, a local artist and Owner/Executive Director of Cute Tomatoes Gallery. Phil Musen b.1985 Boston, MA relocated to Savannah, GA to complete a BFA in Painting from SCAD. He likes cats. You can catch him painting in Forsyth Park or working in Cute Tomatoes Gallery. Cute Tomatoes is located at 218 E 41st Street, open 1PM-5PM on Wednesdays & Thursdays, as well as the 1st Friday of each month. The next exhibition, "Capture/Drift" features new work by Dana Richardson and Adrienne Berkland. The opening is next Friday, December 5th from 6PM-8PM.    *The word he was searching for at the end of our chat was benevolent. We need more benevolent investors in the arts and civics spaces. It used to be more common & it's disappearing.*   See his work here:  https://www.philmusen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cutetomatoes/   Check out his gallery here: https://www.instagram.com/cute_tomatoes_gallery/

photo by Colin Outridge. The exhibition Change of Scenery,  marks the painter's third solo show with the gallery. It is the culmination of a year's worth of travel across the U.S., as Brennan Hinton spent extended time in residency in Corsicana, TX, Martha's Vineyard, MA, and Fishers Island, NY. Brennan Hinton's practice focuses on the sustained act of observation, the plein-air discipline, and painting's ability to capture the essence of a place. The time spent in three distinctive towns, each in its own ways divergent from Brennan Hinton's familiar Ontario, required the artist to meet each place with open eyes and a fresh palette. To situate himself, Brennan Hinton leaned on two formative texts, Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry and Moby Dick by Herman Melville, which are each set in the same landscapes in which he painted. Keiran Brennan Hinton (b. 1992, Toronto) lives and works in Toronto and Elgin, Ontario. He received his BFA from Pratt Institute in 2014 and his MFA from Yale University in 2016. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Ogunquit Museum of Art, Ogunquit, ME and The Dennos Museum Center, Traverse City, MI. Past international solo shows of Brennan Hinton's work include exhibitions at MAKI Gallery, Tokyo, Japan (2022); Thomas Fuchs Gallery, Stuttgart, Germany (2021); Charles Moffett, New York, NY (2023, 2021); Nicholas Robert Gallery, Ontario (2022); and Francesco Pantaleone Gallery, Palermo, Italy (2019) among others. His paintings have been featured in institutional exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario; James Castle House, Boise, Idaho; and Katonah Museum of Art, Westchester, NY. Keiran Brennan Hinton, The White Pine, 2025. Oil on linen, 70 x 60 in. Photo by Lauren Finlay. Courtesy the artist and Charles Moffett. Keiran Brennan Hinton, Texas Sky (Sunrise), 2024. Oil on linen, 56 x 44 in. Photo by Daniel Greer. Courtesy the artist and Charles Moffett. Keiran Brennan Hinton, Fishers Island Living Room, 2025. Oil on linen, 9 x 12 in. Photo by Zeshan Ahmed. Courtesy the artist and Charles Moffett.

Leslie Smith III (b. 1985) was born in Silver Spring, MD and lives and works in Madison, WI.  Smith's interests lie in our conscious effort to alter personal perception. Recent works explore Abstraction's inherent personal and political properties as they relate to broadening notions of Black representation and expression. Smith creates paintings with a mindset that it's possible to present a new interpretation of contemporary abstraction. One with expectations of a different sensibility than that offered by the 1950's and 60's, he offers an alternative worldview; one of inclusion and acceptance.  Leslie Smith III earned a BFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA at the Yale School of Art. Smith exhibits nationally and internationally. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta; the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Richmond; the Birmingham Museum of Art; the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Birmingham, AL; and the FRAC Auvergne, France. Leslie Smith III, Ancestral Meeting, 2025 Oil on shaped canvas and sewn upholstery fabric, 36 x 45 1/2 in 91.4 x 115.6 cm. Copyright The Artist Leslie Smith III,  Under the Skin of Light, 2025 Oil on shaped canvas 45 1/2 x 36 in 115.6 x 91.4 cm, Copyright The Artist Leslie Smith III, Night Scene From a Moving Train Window, 2025, Oil on shaped canvas and sewn upholstery fabric 36 x 45 1/2 in 91.4 x 115.6 cm. Copyright The Artist

This week's podcast guest Brett has twenty-five years of ballet and modern dance training and is Ballet Barre certified. While still in college, Brett studied in both New York and India with her first teacher, the original co-founder of YogaWorks, Yogiraj Alan Finger. She's completed multiple Yoga Alliance, KRI and prenatal certified trainings with teachers who inspire her like Gurmukh, Rod Stryker, Elena Brower, Kia Miller and Guru Singh. She took two subsequent trips to India. Brett is also a Massage Therapist specializing in myofascial release and unwinding under physical therapist John Barnes. In her IT career, Brett studied human movement and created fitness and dance videogames that have sold thousands of copies. She's taught yoga in studios and at Silicon Valley's hottest companies. Her 450K+ subscriber channel won Youtube's “Next Up” award in 2015 as one of the top emerging yoga channels on Youtube. Brett's yoga classes are streamed for over 4 million minutes each month. As a lifelong learner, Brett continues to take additional yoga trainings each year. When you choose Uplifted™ Teacher Training, you not only study with Brett, but the teachers she most admires. Yogiraj Alan Finger, bestselling author Anodea Judith, Ph.D., founder of MetaAnatomy, Kristin Leal, and global authority on fascia, Tom Myers, all teach portions of the curriculum. Brett holds a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.The topics we cover: - The yoga of awareness- Burnout & Trauma- Ayurveda- SomaticsVisit Brett:https://www.brettlarkin.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/BrettLarkinYogahttps://www.brettlarkin.com/podcast/https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatvMy Law of Positivism Healing Oracle Card Deck:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/healingoracle.htmlMy book The Law of Positivism – Live a life of higher vibrations, love and gratitude:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/book.html My readings and healing sessions:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/offerings.htmlVisit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivism

Interview Date:Episode Summary:MSA New York's Talent Director Bre Traver breaks down exactly how dancers get on an agent's radar and build sustainable careers. From her path from dancer to agent, to what MSA looks for in reels, headshots, and Instagrams, Bre shares practical, no-fluff guidance on submissions, onboarding, and being an ideal client. She contrasts the NYC vs. LA markets (live stage, Broadway, tours, award shows), outlines big client don'ts, and explains how agents scout in class, at shows, and online. The lively Q&A hits trends, triple-threat training, youth work, self-tapes vs. in-person calls, and why persistence, professionalism, and clear goals separate dancers who book “the big jobs.”Shownotes:(0:00) – Welcome & intro to MSA and Bre's NYC leadership (11:28) – Bre's journey: dancer to MSA Talent Director(20:24) – Inside MSA NYC: Broadway, tours, TV, and more (24:53) – How dancers get signed and scouted by agents (28:14) – Social media tips: Instagram presence that books work (32:23) – Onboarding goals: materials, availability, and communication(35:56) – NYC vs LA markets: knowing where you belong (39:10) – Professionalism tips: biggest audition and booking don'ts(44:10) – How agents scout in class and online presence matters (51:12) – Q&A takeaways: training, self-tapes, visas, and persistenceBiography:Bre Traver joined McDonald Selznick Associates East Coast division in 2007. She worked through the ranks as an assistant to Jr. Agent, to Franchised Sr. Agent, to Director of the Talent Department to now Equity Partner in the company. Prior to agenting, Bre grew up as a dancer and received a BFA from University at Buffalo. Bre is still serving as a lead agent for MSA's NY talent roster. Over the years she has had the pleasure of booking clients on national commercials (APPLE, Advil PM, Pepsi), feature films (Best of The Best, West Side Story, In The Heights, 13, Tick Tick Boom), television (SNL, Law & Order, Pose, Maisel, Étoile, GMA, The Tonight Show, Last Week Tonight), award shows (MTV VMAs, BET Awards, Super Bowl Halftime), national tours (Hamilton, Wicked, Moulin Rogue, MJ, Hell's Kitchen, Beetlejuice, Some Like It Hot, The Notebook, Mean Girls, Chicago), and live work (Corporate industrials, New York Fashion Week, The Met Gala). Bre is proud to work on behalf of such an established roster of talent and enjoys keeping her finger on the pulse of our ever-changing industry!Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breezyotoole/?hl=enWebsite: www.msaagency.com

News reporting has got to be one of the toughest markets for a visual journalist to crack. But the whirlwind of 24/7 news cycles and the pressures of telling human stories in rural news deserts have not deterred today's guest, Keren Carrión, a photojournalist and short form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team. Follow along as we chart Keren's evolution from stills to documentary video stories to vertical social media clips that can be absorbed in two minutes or less. We also learn about the many opportunities for feedback and career advancement she's explored, and the mix of internships and mentorship programs that have been central to her career success. When asked about parting advice for current students she notes, "I think it's really important to have a visual voice. And the only way to find that is to keep shooting. Yeah. And I will also say meet with as many people as possible, be mentored, go to portfolio reviews figure out how to elevate that voice."   Guest: Keren Carrión Episode Timeline: 2:28: Keren's early photo experiences, pairing pictures with stories for her high school paper. 5:05: Adding video to the mix in college and how this has influenced her storytelling. 10:40: Keren's advice to college students: Seek out networking and internship opportunities. 12:17: Momenta Workshops and other non-profit mentorship programs, and how these opportunities can shape creative vision and skills. 20:20: Working with Report for America in Texas, covering under-reported stories and rural news deserts. 26:22: The evolution of news media and Keren's work at NPR to create short form videos for distribution across social media platforms. 31:12: Keren's current gear, from iPhones to Sony mirrorless cameras, for shooting vertical videos 35:32: Non-traditional news reporting and how user-generated content is now shared by larger news organizations. 38:28: Keren's future aspirations to evolve with the industry and learn new skills as platforms and audiences change. 39:56: More advice for the next generation: Keep shooting to find and elevate your visual voice.   Guest Bio: Keren Carrión is a photojournalist and a short-form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team. Originally from Puerto Rico, Keren graduated from George Washington University in 2019 with a BFA in Photojournalism. Prior to her current role, she spent two years as a photojournalist for KERA News, NPR's affiliate station in Dallas through Report for America. She has also worked with CNN as a video editor in Atlanta, and interned with Univision, USA Today, The Hill, and the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. Additionally, Keren is an alumna of the Eddie Adams Workshop and Momenta Photo Workshop's Project Puerto Rico. When Keren isn't working, she's probably sitting in the window seat of an airplane, heading to a new destination. If not, you can always find her with a camera in hand — or petting the nearest dog.   Stay Connected: Keren Carrión Website: https://www.kerencarrion.com Keren Carrión Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerencarrionphoto Keren Carrión on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-carrion  Keren Carrión at Report for America: https://www.reportforamerica.org/members/keren-carrion/ Keren Carrión at NPR: https://www.npr.org/people/1213266959/keren-carrion   Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

Episode 502 / Yung JakeYung Jake is an artist & rapper who received his BFA from Cal Arts in 2012. He has had 13 solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and New York, and over 25 group exhibitions in the U.S., China, Finland, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, respectively. Yung Jake is also a musician and directed music videos for Rae Sremmurd and Pusha T. His work has been featured at venues including Sundance, where his videos Datamosh, and E.m-bed.de/d were screened, as well as performances in Los Angeles at the Hammer Museum, REDCAT, MOCA, The Getty Center, and at the Museum of Modern Art. In 2017.His artwork has been shown in numerous art fairs including MiArt, UNTITLED, Miami Beach, Art Brussels, the Seattle Art Fair, the Dallas Art Fair, and Market Art + Design. His first solo museum exhibition titled Cartoons was on view at Guild Hall, East Hampton.

In this Artist Exploration, Sara Jean Ford from Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  Showing colleges “who you are” isn't a gimmick Grow as an artist by letting instead of forcing Diversify your inputs—read plays, watch great work, listen widely Self-discovery is the real audition: knowing what you know, what you want to say, and the stories only you can tell. 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.com], 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 moving episode of the Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You in School podcast, Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, sits down with Giovani Arenas, business partner of Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC®, at Garcia Insurance Services, to talk about life, death, and everything in between. Gio, who received a double lung transplant just two years ago, shares his remarkable story of resilience and faith. From being told as a child that he wouldn't live past 40 to defying all odds and thriving in his late 40s, Gio opens up about what it's like to face mortality head-on—and how that perspective reshapes every part of life, including how we plan for the future. In this powerful conversation, Gio and Xavier discuss the emotional and practical sides of end-of-life planning, from having honest family conversations to getting your estate in order. They explore what it means to prepare for death while choosing to live fully—with gratitude, purpose, and hope. Gio's story reminds us that wise planning isn't just about money; it's about love, legacy, and peace of mind. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to face life's hardest truths with courage and grace. Episode Highlights: Gio discusses growing up with scleroderma, reconstructive surgeries, and the impact of bullying in his teenage years. (02:48) Gio shares how marriage and becoming a father transformed his outlook and fueled his desire to create a strong family legacy. (04:12) Gio discusses the emotional weight of planning for his family while living with limited life expectancy. (05:42) Gio explains the miracle of receiving a transplant call just one week after being placed on the list and the frantic race to the airport. (08:58) Gio recounts the airport gate reopening and his arrival in Houston before the organs, describing it as the first of many miracles. (14:08) Xavier emphasizes how essential it is to account for different scenarios when building a solid financial strategy. (18:18) Gio explains how he and Erik Garcia planned for financial and business continuity, including wills, trusts, and contingency strategies. (19:20) Gio reflects on the importance of legacy, emphasizing character, faith, and the example he hopes to leave for his children. (20:33) Xavier highlights how many families struggle to address conversations about wills, directives, and preparing for the unexpected. (24:58) Gio encourages listeners to confront difficult conversations about death, wills, and family preparedness. (25:36) Gio affirms that his faith is now “stronger than ever,” describing how the journey reshaped his belief. (28:41) Xavier encourages listeners to begin planning early and communicate the legacy they want to leave. (29:38) Key Quotes: “My actual transformation to a more concentrated person, and being a productive person and being someone happened when my kids were born, that completely changed my way of thinking, because to me, family, it's very important.” - Giovani Arenas “There were so many things that happened that have no explanation except the power of God working in the process, you know. And if I have to say something now is, I believe more now than before.” - Giovani Arenas

Katy Stone is best known for her large-scale installations and wall sculptures. Working primarily in aluminum, Dura-Lar and plexiglass, her artworks are a proposition to reconsider landscape painting as an environmental, immersive dynamic. Suspended, or set in relief, the artist's drawn, cutout, painted, and stitched-together elements possess a vibrancy, a spirited energy and effect. Echoing fleeting clouds, falling leaves, moving water, and scattered light, they spill, climb and spread across the wall. This mimesis of nature locates the work in an earthly sphere but in a palpably conjured world created via the distinctive visual language she has developed over the decades.  Conveying a movement from one state to another, from one moment to another, from one material to another, her compositions become universal metaphors for phenomena in nature through which we can glimpse the sublime. She received her BFA from Iowa State University and her MFA from the University of Washington and lives and works in Seattle. Red Terrain. 2025 © Katy Stone; Courtesy of the artist and RYAN LEE Gallery, New York. Cedar Fall and Willow Wisp (installation view) oil on aluminum. 2025 © Katy Stone; Courtesy of the artist and RYAN LEE Gallery, New York. Cloud Dissolve/Pond (installation view) oil on aluminum. 2025 © Katy Stone; Courtesy of the artist and RYAN LEE Gallery, New York.

In this moving episode of the Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You in School podcast, Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, sits down with Giovani Arenas, business partner of Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC®, at Garcia Insurance Services, to talk about life, death, and everything in between. Gio, who received a double lung transplant just two years ago, shares his remarkable story of resilience and faith. From being told as a child that he wouldn't live past 40 to defying all odds and thriving in his late 40s, Gio opens up about what it's like to face mortality head-on—and how that perspective reshapes every part of life, including how we plan for the future. In this powerful conversation, Gio and Xavier discuss the emotional and practical sides of end-of-life planning, from having honest family conversations to getting your estate in order. They explore what it means to prepare for death while choosing to live fully—with gratitude, purpose, and hope. Gio's story reminds us that wise planning isn't just about money; it's about love, legacy, and peace of mind. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to face life's hardest truths with courage and grace. Episode Highlights: Gio discusses growing up with scleroderma, reconstructive surgeries, and the impact of bullying in his teenage years. (02:48) Gio shares how marriage and becoming a father transformed his outlook and fueled his desire to create a strong family legacy. (04:12) Gio discusses the emotional weight of planning for his family while living with limited life expectancy. (05:42) Gio explains the miracle of receiving a transplant call just one week after being placed on the list and the frantic race to the airport. (08:58) Gio recounts the airport gate reopening and his arrival in Houston before the organs, describing it as the first of many miracles. (14:08) Xavier emphasizes how essential it is to account for different scenarios when building a solid financial strategy. (18:18) Gio explains how he and Erik Garcia planned for financial and business continuity, including wills, trusts, and contingency strategies. (19:20) Gio reflects on the importance of legacy, emphasizing character, faith, and the example he hopes to leave for his children. (20:33) Xavier highlights how many families struggle to address conversations about wills, directives, and preparing for the unexpected. (24:58) Gio encourages listeners to confront difficult conversations about death, wills, and family preparedness. (25:36) Gio affirms that his faith is now “stronger than ever,” describing how the journey reshaped his belief. (28:41) Xavier encourages listeners to begin planning early and communicate the legacy they want to leave. (29:38) Key Quotes: “My actual transformation to a more concentrated person, and being a productive person and being someone happened when my kids were born, that completely changed my way of thinking, because to me, family, it's very important.” - Giovani Arenas “There were so many things that happened that have no explanation except the power of God working in the process, you know. And if I have to say something now is, I believe more now than before.” - Giovani Arenas Resources Mentioned: Giovani Arenas Garcia Insurance Services Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

Episode Overview In this episode, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob dive deep into a powerful yet often misunderstood concept in business valuation—recasting EBITDA. Using a live client example, Jeff explains how a company's valuation jumped from under $1M to over $3M simply by cleaning up the books, recasting discretionary expenses, and improving operational efficiency. The conversation blends humor, practical insight, and step-by-step financial strategy that any founder can follow to increase the market value of their company—without working more hours.  Key Takeaways Recasting EBITDA can dramatically change how your business is valued. Many business owners understate profitability on taxes, which hurts their valuation. Cleaning up your books and removing “owner perks” (cars, travel, etc.) paints a truer—and higher—financial picture. Each industry has its own valuation multiplier based on demand, operations, and risk. The Business Health Diagnostic (BHD) helps founders uncover value leaks and position for scalable, sellable growth. Resources Mentioned TriMetric Quiz: trimetricquiz.com BHD Lite Inquiry: Send your latest P&L and balance sheet to the BFA team. FAQ: Q: What does “EBITDA” stand for? Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization—a key measure of a company's operational profit. Q: What is “recasting EBITDA”? It's the process of adjusting your financials to remove personal or non-recurring expenses, showing a truer picture of the company's profitability for potential buyers. Q: Why does recasting matter? Because it can triple your business's value by revealing the profit a new owner would actually experience. Q: How can I get a Business Health Diagnostic (BHD)? Start by taking the TriMetric Quiz. From there, Jeff and the BFA team can provide a BHD Lite or full Business Health Diagnostic. Q: What documents do I need for a BHD Lite? Just last year's Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.

Tony-nominated Broadway star Lorna Courtney joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for our World Kindness Day special! The multi-hyphenate shares how leading with love keeps her grounded on and off the stage. From &Juliet to Heathers: The Musical, the powerhouse performer opens up about confidence, community, and the acts of kindness that helped shape her journey. Happy World Kindness Week! Taped live in the Welcome To Times Square Studio, this kindness podcast episode covers: How kindness became Lorna's secret to strong, authentic leadership. A touching fan story that reminded her what Broadway is really about. The self-care rituals that keep her voice and spirit healthy through eight shows a week. The power of bubble baths + much more. LORNA COURTNEY currently stars as Veronica Sawyer in the hit cult classic Heathers and will next be seen in The Greatest Showman musical. She previously completed a triumphant run as Juliet in the Broadway musical & Juliet, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, and won the Clive Barnes Award for Theatre. She was a guest lead in CBS's premiere of THE EQUALIZER opposite Queen Latifah, appeared in Dear Evan Hansen and the Broadway revival of West Side Story. Lorna received her BFA from the University of Michigan and graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. This episode is sponsored by Grether's Pastilles, the premium Swiss lozenges that are kind to your voice. It's also powered by Welcome to Times Square, the billboard experience that lets YOU be a star for a day. Thank you for supporting kindness! Follow Lorna ⁠@lornaacourtney Let's be friends! ⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this College Deep Dive, Jonathan Shandell and Kathryn Petersen the Co-Program Director of Theater at Arcadia University chat with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Where do you want to live on the Acting to MT spectrum? A reminder that the process isn't so binary!  Higher Education is shifting with new “experience-based” learning like study abroad & summer programs. Choose a school that lets you grow and change, not one that boxes you in. Arcadia shows how program continuity and collaboration can make all the difference. 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.com], 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

Michael Dickey is a Brooklyn-based ceramic artist whose sculptural earthenware explores texture, muted palettes and geometric form. A painterly thinker with a BFA from Colorado State University, Michael creates layered surfaces on his vessels to reflect urban rhythm and calm abstraction. Michael's work bridges craft and contemporary art with quiet intensity. https://ThePottersCast.com/1177

Tracy Goodwin is an internationally known voice decoder, researcher and voice behaviorist, a TEDx speaker, host of the Captivate the Room podcast and creator of Psychology of the Voice® She's taught thousands of celebrities, professionals, and entrepreneurs how to find their real voice to amplify their authority and increase influence, impact and income by 30-90%.With her unique research-based approach and innate skill to identify 7- subconscious layers of sound, she can instantly determine how the listener is processing these sounds and what they are costing you. Her identification and quick removal of these sounds have garnered her the title of secret weapon and go to for the next level of success. Tracy holds a BFA, two MA's and has been researching and coaching voices for over 35 years.Find more from Tracy at:IG captivatetheroomLinked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyagoodwin/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/captivatetheroomGet your Jumpstart Journal here: http://subscribepage.io/YCauoKWork with me: www.karaleighgarrison.com/coaching

Based in New York City, Carol prefers to leave the studio and seek out the immediacy of city life, whether sidewalks, parks, boxing studios, or Coney Island. In this conversation, Carol Fabricatore shares her extensive experience as a professional illustrator and how she teaches advanced MFA students to advance on their creative journey. She talks about the mystery of capturing motion and energy in drawing, the role of fearlessness in artistic practice, and the transformative journey of students in MFA programs. She emphasizes the value of leaving the computer and drawing by hand, the necessity of experimenting and taking risks, and the significance of narrative and storytelling in art. Carol encourages even experienced artists to explore beyond their comfort zones, leave their existing style behind, and pursue a creative journey toward new ways of seeing and working. Carol began her career in editorial and book illustration, with work appearing in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Chicago Tribune. Over the years, her practice has expanded into fine art, where she combines acrylic and gouache to capture both the complexity and vulnerability of human experience. With a BFA from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, Carol has spent more than two decades teaching narrative drawing. For additional information: Carol's web site Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich   Copyright (c) 2026 Keith Sawyer

Josie Moore grew up in the valley town of Westfield, Massachusetts with a voice that wouldn't work and a brain filled to bursting. Paranoid by the world and abandoned by those around her, she turned to art in her time of hiding. When she was scared, she wrote about it. When she cried, she drew comforting pictures. With the inability to pinpoint and process her own emotions, she used art and storytelling as her communication, turning her fear into something beautiful. Nowadays, she can finally leave her bedroom, but never without a sketchbook by her side. She attends the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in hopes of getting her BFA in Illustration. She spends her days doodling elves, bears, and silly little faeries and nights writing, planning, and…hopefully writing some more. Finally having an outlet to put all her obsessive, creative energy, she dreams of one day showing even the deepest crevices of her mind with her odd love stories and twisted mysteries. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 43rd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. Nathan Deiwert, an illustrator led by a desire to craft worlds, creates imaginative creatures and characters that coincide with one another. Deiwert is driven to come up with new ways to develop familiar concepts in the form of paintings, digital illustrations, and visual development. From fear-inducing entities to happy moments, he creates work with thought and explores new ideas. For Deiwert, active research is a considerable portion of the process of the creation of his art; be it artistic influences past and present, anatomy or cultures. His favorite influences are presently Frank Frazetta, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few.

In this College Deep Dive, Michael Campayno — Carnegie Mellon grad, former MTCA coach, and now Director of Musical Theatre at Point Park University — joins MTCA Director Charlie Murphy to discuss: How Point Park is shifting its focus and leaning more into acting while honoring its strong dance roots Don't try to get into every school:Be your authentic self so you get into the right school  Connection matters: Both your connection to the material and the program's connection to the professional world. 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.com], 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 Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You in School, hosts ⁠Erik Garcia⁠, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, and ⁠Xavier Angel⁠, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC®, tackle a hard truth — sometimes, the biggest threat to our financial health isn't the economy, it's the lies we tell ourselves. From “I'll save when I make more” to “I deserve this purchase” and “I can time the market,” Erik and Xavier break down how these self-deceptions quietly shape our spending, saving, and investing habits. They'll also reveal how these internal narratives may be fueling the stress behind alarming stats showing that 58% of Americans feel their finances are in crisis and 47% say money negatively affects their mental health. Digging deeper, they unpack the psychology and emotion behind each lie and how believing them keeps us stuck — overspending, under-saving, and second-guessing our investments. You'll hear relatable stories, practical tips, and a few laughs along the way as Erik and Xavier guide listeners toward replacing financial fiction with truth. Whether you're guilty of lifestyle creep, emotional spending, or chasing market timing, this conversation will challenge you to confront your money myths and live the Plan Wisely Way. Be sure to follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Episode Highlights: Erik connects Xavier's story to financial behaviors that can lead to crisis and introduces “three money lies” people tell themselves. (08:00) Together, Erik and Xavier unpack the first lie: “I'll save more when I make more,” discussing paycheck-to-paycheck realities and intentional saving habits. (11:00) Xavier challenges excuses around spending, encouraging listeners to align money use with what truly matters. (14:00) Erik emphasizes starting small, automating savings, and prioritizing goals that match personal values. (18:00) Erik and Xavier move to the second lie, “I deserve this,” exploring emotional spending, debt, and budgeting for wants versus needs. (20:00) Erik shares strategies to manage impulse buys and highlights the power of financial planning rooted in discipline and purpose. (24:00) Xavier discusses intentional spending on meaningful experiences and maintaining balance between enjoyment and prudence. (26:00) The third lie, “I can time the market,” introduces a conversation on emotional investing and long-term financial discipline. (28:00) Erik and Xavier reminds listeners that honest reflection, planning, and value-based choices lead to stronger financial wellbeing. (31:00) Key Quotes: “There's lies that we tell ourselves about money. We're all guilty of this. Just some are guilty of it at different levels. Levels that are more material than others.” -  Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “Create that strategy, take a look at what your finances are, know what's important to you, and then make those decisions.” - Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC® “Saving is like a muscle. And the more you use it, the stronger it gets. The more you save, the easier it gets to save. And I think people just need to start.” -  Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: ⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA⁠ ⁠Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC⁠ ⁠Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors⁠

What happens when a kid with a dream steps onto a Broadway stage for the first time? It's pure magic. Wesley Wray is a an actor, musical artist, and BFA student at the University of Michigan, who is making his broadway debut this season in the Tony award winning show Buena Vista Social Club, and he joined the studio this month!His career path has already spanned ballet, Afro-Caribbean movement, modern dance, music, theatre, film, and beyond. He shared his experiences in Buena Vista Social Club, backstage stories, and the audition process! And in a beautiful full circle moment, he talked about the Broadway dance workshop he recently taught at Ailey Extension, which invited dancers of all ages and levels to learn choreography from the show and experience the power of dance as community.Wesley has roots with Alvin Ailey, studying at The Ailey School's professional division summer intensives and AileyCamp Miami. He shared what his time studying at Alvin Ailey taught him about establishing safe dance spaces to explore multi-disciplinary training, and how that can shape you as an artist.We also talked about his experience working with Tony winning choreographers Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck on Buena Vista Social Club and how ballet technique supports hybrid movement styles in the show. And he gives his best advice for adult dancers, emerging artists, and anyone who has the courage to try something new. Check it out!Follow Wesley on Instagram: @wesleywwrayLearn more about Buena Vista Social Club: buenavistamusical.comLearn about Alvin Ailey: ailey.orgSubscribe to The Adult Ballet Studio on YouTube: @adultballetstudioMusic in this episode:Waltz of the Flowers - TchaikovskyBarroom Ballet - Silent Film Light - Kevin MacLeodBarroom Ballet - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100310Artist: http://incompetech.com/@eblosfield | theadultballetstudio@gmail.comSupport this podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheAdultBalletStudio?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ethan Stern's work is rooted in traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and a deep connection to the natural environment. As a glass artist, he draws inspiration from historic craft traditions such as cut crystal and classical ceramic design, while reinterpreting these forms through a modern lens. His practice seeks to explore the interplay between utility, beauty, and narrative, bridging the realms of functional objects and sculptural expression. Stern states: "Central to my approach is the concept of light as a dynamic medium. Glass, with its inherent ability to refract, reflect, and transmit light, becomes a canvas through which I explore optical phenomena and color. I am particularly drawn to the ways in which light interacts with texture, pattern, and form, creating ever-changing visual experiences that invite viewers to engage with my work in a multisensory manner. This exploration pushes the boundaries of materiality, transforming functional objects and sculptural forms into vessels of light."  Pushing form beyond the expected anatomy of the vessel, Stern uses glass to investigate the emotive potential of objects. Each piece begins with the creation of a blown, geometric form composed of multiple layers of color and pattern. After the piece has cooled, he carves into the surface, creating patterns and textures through engraving. This process, while reductive, allows him to shift the glass's inherent reflective qualities, creating a richer, more luminous effect. The engraved marks, like the stroke of a paintbrush on canvas, leave evidence of the artist's hand and create a sense of motion, rhythm, weight, and depth. The act of carving—removing material—demands careful consideration, and each choice shapes the relationship between the surface and form, adding an emotional resonance to the work. Stern began examining the effects he could achieve through engraving in 1999 while at the Pilchuck Glass School. Carving the surface of the glass allowed him to pull together elements of color, form, pattern and texture to express his unique voice through the material. In 2010, he received the Best Emerging Artist award from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and is featured in the collections of The Eboltoft Glass Museum in Denmark, The Corning Museum, and The Lowe Museum of Art. He has taught at The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Pilchuck Glass School, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Penland School of Craft, The Pittsburgh Glass Center, and The Appalachian Center for Craft. In January 2026, Stern will teach Beyond Battuto – Advanced Coldworking Techniques at the Corning Museum of Glass Studio, Corning, New York.  Says Stern: "In addition to creating art, I am committed to sharing the craft of glassblowing through teaching and community engagement. Ultimately, my work is an ongoing exploration of the intersections between design, craft, and the natural world. It is a dialogue between tradition and innovation, utility and beauty, light and form. By creating pieces that resonate both functionally and emotionally, I hope to inspire reflection, curiosity, and connection to the larger world around us." Born in Ithaca, New York, Stern resides in the Frogtown neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, where he runs a glass studio alongside his wife and creative partner, Amanda McDonald Stern. Their studio specializes in sculpture, design, education and glass fabrication fostering a sense of community around glass. Ethan obtained his Associates degree in Ceramics from TAFE College in Brisbane, Australia, and his BFA in Sculpture and Glass from Alfred University. Of his work, Stern states: "The natural environment offers rich inspiration, from the organic forms and colors of coastlines to the shifting hues of the sky. Through glass, I aim to evoke a sense of interconnectedness, using the material's elemental relationship to earth and fire to bridge the natural and the man-made. While my work draws from history and nature, it is forward-looking, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches."     

Episode 498 / Elena RedmondElena Redmond (b. 1998, Pittsburgh, PA) lives and works in New York City. Redmond presented her first solo exhibition at DIMIN titiled "Sitting Ducks" spring of  2025. Redmond exhibited in DIMIN's three-person exhibition “Unfeigned Mysteries” in 2024, featured in “A Women's Thing”. She has mounted solo exhibitions with Long Story Short, Los Angeles (2022); and Tchotchke Gallery, New York (2022). Redmond has participated in group shows at Moosey Gallery, London; Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando; Blouin Division and Arsenal Contemporary, Montreal; Hashimoto Contemporary, Los Angeles; Andrea Festa Fine Art, Rome; and Eve Leibe Gallery, London. Redmond holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI.

In this Artist Exploration, MTCA Alum and Carnegie Mellon graduate Molly Griggs (John Proctor Is The Villain) joins MTCA Director Charlie Murphy for a conversation about: Does the ease of Zoom make us more connected — or more naive as artists? The power of “I see you” — and learning to say it to ourselves. Be willing to be embarrassed — that's where authenticity begins. Be bold enough to be ugly, and brave enough to be real. 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.com], 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

Doug Jeppesen earned a BA in Art History and a BFA in Art with an emphasis in ceramics from the University of Tulsa, and MFA from Northern Illinois University. Specializing in wood firing, Doug's work has appeared in numerous national juried and invitational exhibitions across the United States and he was a panel member during the International Wood Firing Conference hosted by Northern Arizona University, and at the 2nd European Wood Fire Conference hosted by Guladagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Skaelskor Denmark. https://ThePottersCast.com/1172