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In this episode of The Encore Entrepreneur: The Encore Stories Edition, Lori welcomes Molly Mahoney, founder of The Prepared Performer. Molly shares her journey from Broadway performer to business coach and content creator. She discusses her transition from musical theater, including performing in shows like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, to teaching and coaching. Molly explains how she leveraged her performance skills and passion for teaching to build a successful online business. The conversation highlights themes of resilience, creativity, and confidence, with Molly offering insights into using AI and social media to grow one's career. Connect with Molly:Molly's Website YouTube: @Thepreparedperformer TikTok: @thepreparedperformer Instagram: @thepreparedperformer Facebook: The Prepared Performer LinkedIn: Molly Go Live Resources: Are you frustrated that your business isn't growing? "Messy to Magnetic: Unlocking the Secret to Effective Marketing" is a free course that goes over the top 10 mistakes small business owners make with attracting their ideal client and converting those clients to leads. Click here for your free gift! Join Lori's private Facebook group - Make Your Marketing Simple. Lori interviews her guests in the group (giving you advance listening!) and has a community of small business owners just like yourself to connect and grow their businesses. Join now! Schedule a Website Biz Accelerator call. Answer just a few questions and Lori will audit your website for the ONE biggest change you can make to your site to get more clients. Schedule here! Connect with Lori
Dori's long-term consulting job had ended and her next-door neighbor Khori Petinaud's Facebook post about the urge toward negative thinking as her show, Lempicka, was closing struck a chord. Khori talks about choosing faith over fear, a lesson that took Dori years and a coaching certification to learn. Khori shares her journey to becoming a Broadway dancer and performer, from her traditional ballet roots to the experimental world of downtown dance during her NYU days and the instability inherent in an artist's career, insights that resonate with Dori's childhood dreams to be a musical theater performer. She reflects on her single mother's influence, a woman who pursued her dreams in cosmetics with relentless ambition, shaping Khori's views on success and parenting. Khori also opens up about the challenges she faced as a Black ballet dancer, about her struggles with body image and disordered eating and how she's developed a healthier relationship with food. The episode explores the courage it takes to chase dreams, even as they change, the shaping of a balanced life, being an artist in NYC, and how, in trusting the process, new connections are made.TW: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please listen with care. In the United States, the suicide help line to call is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can reach them by dialing #988Text Me!Connect with me!Instagram: @dorifernLinkedIn: Dori FernEmail me: lifechangingwithdorifern@gmail.comVisit https://dorifern.com for more about Dori's coaching services and to sign up for a complimentary session.
If you were a devoted theater fan in 1940s Minneapolis, you would have come across a rising star named Hilda Simms, born Hilda Moses. She went on to star on Broadway, appear on magazine covers, perform in Europe and act in Hollywood movies and TV shows. Throughout her career, Hilda Simms dedicated herself to speaking out against poverty and racism. But according to a new book out Tuesday, her talent and hard work were constrained by the limited roles available to Black women. Plus, her career and those of other Black actors involved in civil rights work suffered from the impact of the Hollywood Red Scare. The Red Scare was a period when artists accused of having Communist ties were shut out of roles. JoJo Bell is the author of “Red Stained: The Life of Hilda Simms” and she joined Minnesota Now to talk about Hilda's beginnings at the Phyllis Wheatley House in north Minneapolis, the theater roles available to Black women during Hilda's life and the impact she left on her communities.
Episode Summary: Renée Marino provides an engaging and insightful discussion about her journey in the entertainment industry, touching on themes of communication, perseverance, and entrepreneurship. Renee began dancing at the age of 3 and continued to nurture her passion for the arts through college, eventually landing her first professional role as a lead singer and dancer in a casino show. Despite facing thousands of rejections, Renee's unwavering commitment to her craft led her to significant roles, including her Broadway debut in "West Side Story" and a pivotal role in Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of "Jersey Boys." Further exploring her multifaceted career, Renée talks about her transition from stage performances to becoming a best-selling author and communication expert. She underscores the significance of authentic interaction in building relationships and advancing in any professional field. Renée's approach to auditions and industry connections highlights the necessity of authenticity and emotional intelligence, advocating for a supportive rather than competitive mindset among peers. She shares practical tips on networking, the strategic use of social media, and the importance of personal branding in establishing a successful career in dance and beyond. This podcast not only charts Renée Marino's impressive journey through dance, film, and Broadway but also offers valuable lessons on resilience, personal branding, and the art of communication, providing listeners with a comprehensive toolkit for personal and professional growth in the competitive world of entertainment. Show Notes: (0:03) Dance industry insights and communication skills. (2:07) Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry despite rejection and focusing on controllable factors. (7:26) Perseverance and determination in the entertainment industry. (13:05) Auditioning for a movie role after performing on Broadway. (16:30) Embracing inner confidence and quieting negative self-talk. (22:40) Acting career, auditioning, and connecting with others in the industry. (28:01) Communication, writing, and entrepreneurship. (30:43) Connecting with others through authentic communication and self-awareness. (36:22) Connecting with others through storytelling, active listening, and speaking up. (42:40) Dance training, self-care, and career development. (46:40) Maintaining individuality in a competitive industry through self-awareness and authenticity. (52:00) Embracing imperfections, staying true to oneself, and pursuing passions. (56:29) The importance of perseverance and hard work in achieving success in the entertainment industry. Biography: Renée Marino grew up as a singer, dancer, actress who became a Broadway Star and is now an International Keynote Speaker, Connection Expert, and Best-selling Author who can be seen as Frankie Valli's wife, Mary Delgado, in the movie "Jersey Boys," directed by Clint Eastwood. She helps business owners and entrepreneurs communicate confidently and effectively through simple and easy tools in person and online. Her best-selling book, Becoming a Master Communicator, endorsed by Dean Graziosi, Russell Brunson, Bryan Adams, Chazz Palminteri, Jenna Kutcher, Dhomonique Murphy, and many more, is a powerful guide for those struggling to have clear and honest communication in a world driven by digital technology. She has graced the Broadway stage in “West Side Story”, “Pretty Woman the Musical”, “Jersey Boys”, “Chaplin” and “Wonderland”, and has been featured in People.com's "Ones to Watch," Variety, and The Huffington Post. Renée was the co-host of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's "World Summit" and the opening speaker for the ASPIRE Tour alongside Mark Cuban, David Goggins, Marcus Lemonis, and Codie Sanchez. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/iamreneemarino https://www.facebook.com/IamReneeMarino Webpage https://www.reneemarino.com/
Loren Bell and Leanna Kewarkis talk with Hersey alumni and broadway performer Jason Schmidt about his love for performing and journey to the big stage with help from D214's fine arts program.
Uncover the unexpected secret to Renee Marino's journey from Broadway stardom to becoming a trailblazing communication expert. You won't believe the pivotal moment that led to having lunch with Clint Eastwood and the jaw-dropping twist that secured her role in Jersey Boys. Find out how this surprise turn of events prepared her for a powerful transition to entrepreneurship, setting the stage for her groundbreaking success. Want to know more about her unbelievable journey? Listen to discover the unexpected twist that changed everything for Renee. In this episode, we talk about Mastering the art of communication to elevate your career and personal relationships. Embrace rejection as a stepping stone to success in the creative industry. Discover how your Broadway skills can fuel your journey as a thriving entrepreneur. Unlock the power of effective communication to drive business growth and success Explore authentic listening and speaking strategies to enhance your professional and personal interactions. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Renee Marino 00:01:27 - Following the Dream of Becoming a Broadway Performer 00:04:46 - Dealing with Rejection in the Entertainment Industry 00:08:33 - Achieving the Dream of Performing on Broadway 00:13:01 - Landing a Role in Clint Eastwood's Jersey Boys Film 00:15:23 - Seizing Opportunities 00:17:21 - Transition and New Beginnings 00:22:16 - The Power of Listening 00:25:34 - Recent Achievements 00:27:48 - Collaboration and Rising Together Get Renee's Book Follow Renee on IG: Learn more about: Empowered Women on Purpose Get on Sabine's VIP Book Launch Guest List
Hey there, future moguls! Today, we're diving deep into how to shine on camera as an entrepreneur with the extraordinary Wendee Lee Curtis. If you've ever found yourself making excuses not to show up for your business, Wendee's insights are exactly what you need to hear. Navigating the journey from a 9-to-5 income to running a successful coaching business can be daunting, but it's far from impossible. Wendee shares her secrets to success, transforming from camera-shy to a commanding presence that attracts Fortune 100 companies. Whether you're starting a business or looking to scale your online business, her expertise in showing up and standing out is invaluable.This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs at every stage. Remember, your journey to a successful coaching business or online business starts with showing up not just physically, but with your whole heart. And Wendee's shares exactly how to do just that.Make sure to subscribe and hit that notification bell if you need help bridging the gap between your current reality and your dream business. Da Boss Experience Podcast is designed for YOU, the ambitious entrepreneur ready to replace your 9-to-5 income with a thriving coaching business. With my background in building businesses from the ground up and our incredible guests like Wendee I'm here to light the way for you.Don't forget to drop a comment below sharing your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Your journey to business success is unique, and I'm here to support you. Can't wait to see you shine!#BroadwayPerformer #ShiningInBusiness #Selfimprovement #LeadershipAdvice #PersonalDevelopmentMore About Wendee:Wendee Lee Curtis, Event Host, Emcee, and Moderator, is a Veteran News Anchor and Broadway Performer bringing the art of news-level production, live entertainment, and the magic of connection to your virtual events. See A Snapshot Of Wendee's Work: https://youtu.be/s9PzkSOXseMConnect With Wendee OnlineLinkedInWebsiteInstagramTwitterTikTokAbout the Host. Michele Davis is host of Da Boss Experience. A podcast helping women turn their expertise into an online coaching business that replaces their 9-to-5 income. If you're thinking about starting a coaching business, be sure to watch a free, short video Michele put together that walks you through 3 things you can implement today that'll help you to start and grow a profitable online coaching business. ceoblueprintacademy.com.Advertise On Da Boss Experience - https://bit.ly/podcastepisodesponsor Support the showLet me know what you think about this episode. You can send me an email or message me using the contact info below: Michele On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micheledavisnycMichele On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micheledavisnycMichele On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheledavisnycEmail: michele@dabossexperience.com Thanks for listening. Don't forget to leave a review!
Jennifer Dunne Keeney is an absolute force of nature across many fields. She's a Broadway Performer on NYC classic 'Chicago.' A Visual Artist, Podcaster & student currently earning a Master of Communication and Media at Rutgers University.Within the arts, Jenn has performed in numerous Broadway shows, national tours, international productions, music videos, television appearances such as the Tony Awards and Late Show with Stephen Colbert.She's a skilled, extremely talented visual artist and has added to her ever-growing list of credits her role as photographic retoucher with work gracing the pages of major global publications such as Vogue, W Magazine, Elle and Glamor.With an endless curiosity and ‘need to tinker,' she has become a high-performer in may respects. Including as a Mom, partner, and friend, because she truly values the innate need for human connection.We dive into her many insights that come from being on Broadway, pursuing a career with such limited 'jobs,' and what drives her ambition. Her 'how' continues to change, and shes totally okay with that, in fact she embraces that.Thrilled to introduce Jenn to the Tall Poppy Talk community!Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.#broadway #broadwayperformer #performer #dancer #singer #actress #chicago #newyorkcity #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #newzealand #tallpoppytalk #america #photographicretoucher #rutgers #tonyawards #stephencolbert #mom
A few months ago we had the pleasure of seeing A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical and it was SO GOOD, SO GOOD, SO GOOD! What we didn't know while in the audience is that we were witnessing Mary Page Nance's first performance in the role of Marcia Murphey. Mary Page is a New York City-based Broadway Performer, Event Producer, Director/Choreographer, and Business Owner. During COVID, she opened a paper goods business called a page of mary where she sells her handmade goods that sell out in minutes! She produces, directs and choreographs events with Broadway Talent in the private sector and beyond, and also teaches Broadway Master Classes, and one on one privates. As a performer, Mary Page was in the original casts of both Finding Neverland and Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 on Broadway, and toured the country with the First National Company of Bright Star. She works frequently developing new musicals in the city, most recently: Black No More written by Black Thought and John Ridley, choreographed by Bill T Jones, and Lempicka, directed by Tony Award Winner Rachel Chavkin. Mary Page is currently a member of "THE NOISE" in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical!
Unless you were a borderline frightening child like Faith who made business plans for fun, chances are you've dreamed of being a performer at least once in your life. This week we interview Bligh Voth, who chased that dream all the way to Broadway and beyond. We talk to Bligh about a day in the life of a performer, the path she took to live her actual dream, and the non-performing jobs in between that make it all possible.
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. For the first half hour, we talk with actor, singer, and musician Adam Pascal as he discusses his career on stage from his breakout role as Roger in RENT, to starring in many famous musicals such as AIDA, Cabaret, Chicago, Memphis, and now his current role as Edward Lewis in the current U.S. tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical. Pretty Woman: The Musical plays the Hobby Center for Performing Arts in Houston January 3 - January 8, 2023. For information and to purchase tickets, click here. Then, relationship and intimacy therapist Dr. Viviana Coles, DMFT, LMFT, CST discusses what lessons the story of Pretty Woman can teach people about relationships. Dr. Viviana also shares advice on improving intimacy for long-term couples and how the rules of dating have changed. Guests: Adam Pascal Tony Nominated Actor, Singer & Musician Plays Edward in Pretty Woman the Musical Dr. Viviana Coles, DMFT, LMFT, CST Licensed Relationship & Intimacy Therapist, Houston Relationship Therapy Author, The 4 Intimacy Styles: The Key to Lasting Physical Intimacy Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps
Ep. 96 John Andrew Morrison Broadway's Backbone is a podcast dedicated to the men and women of the ensemble: The chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest working people on the boards and are Broadway's backbone. Each episode interviews a Broadway vet about their life, career, and dreams, but also delves into the real topics that aren't always shared. The life of a gypsy may be full of passion, but not always filled with glamour. Each guest shares intimate details about their journey. There is no mud-slinging, but a little dirt. I, Brad Bradley, a Broadway Performer, host it. I have worked with most of the guests and know what questions to ask. It's a real look into the life that so many kids dream of, me being one of those kids. There is so much out there about the stars of theatre, the award winner, but 75% of the show is the ensemble. We are like water to the body. Not everyone gets the last bow at curtain call, but that doesn't mean they are any less important. I've spent the last several years working in regional theatre and stock and the kids are so interested in my Broadway career. I realized if they thought I was interesting, they should meet my friends. This is for them. This podcast is in honor of the folks of the ensemble and the people who plan to be them.
Shaun Parry is a Broadway Performer, Director, Choreographer, and the President of Promethean Spark International, a nonprofit organization that does life coaching for impoverished youth. He has spent years of his life teaching life skills to youth in leprosy colonies, prisons, slums, and sex trafficking shelters worldwide. Shaun is on the Council for the World United and was the Artistic Director for the World Parliament on Spirituality. He is also the author of the book, “Auditioning For Life - Success Strategies Learned From Broadway Auditions”. In this episode, Shaun shares how he was the consultant and coach for the first Broadway musical in Egypt; the intense experience of being a civilian first-responder at ground zero after 9/11; and the power of understanding this mantra: “we learn by listening; we become by doing.” Enjoy the show!
Bonnie Milligan is starring in the current Broadway hit musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Aunt Debra. She received accolades for her performances in HEAD OVER HEELS and KINKY BOOTS and is known for her amazing range and belt. In this episode, Bonnie talks about the loss of her father just days before she was called to audition for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. She weaves this personal story and grief into her Award-winning and hilarious portrayal of "Aunt Deb" in the critically acclaimed musical, and shares how she discovered the alignment of human connection, artistry and healing. Kimberly Akimbo Belting Bons
Starting or even growing a business has its own unique challenges when it comes to marketing and putting yourself out in the world to talk about your business. Showing up consistently to do everything it takes to stay in business takes confidence, motivation, and and a strategy to get the job done. While most people want to experience being a successful entrepreneur, it can be a struggle to show up in a way that gives you maximum profit and results. In episode 53, I am joined by my special guest, Wendee Lee Curtis to discuss "How To Be More Confident for YouTube, Social Media, and Beyond". We're discussing...- Stepping out of your comfort zone so you can level up in your business - Distinguishing which opportunities can propel you forward versus the ones that hold you back - Motivating yourself to attract, communicate, and capture the attention of your ideal client using videoAnd so much more!!!Download and Listen to Episode 53 then leave a review to let me know what you think.More About Wendee Wendee Lee Curtis, Event Host, Emcee, and Moderator, is a Veteran News Anchor and Broadway Performer bringing the art of news-level production, live entertainment, and the magic of connection to your virtual events. See A Snapshot Of Wendee's Work: https://youtu.be/s9PzkSOXseM Connect With Wendee OnlineLinkedInWebsiteInstagramTwitterTikTokGRAB MICHELE'S BUSINESS RESOURCES
Celia Rose Gooding was nominated for a Tony for her Broadway debut performance as "Frankie Healy" in the rock musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL at just 20 years old. Her first memory of wanting to be a professional actor comes from watching her mother, LaChanze, win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her work in THE COLOR PURPLE in 2006. After spending the last few years on Broadway, Celia can now be seen as "Nyota Uhura" in the hit Paramount+ original series, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." In this episode, Celia shares how growing up in a community of "theater people" helped spark her own artistry and how she sees diversity in those who create off-stage is just as important as on-stage. In this episode, Celia shares how growing up in a community of "theater people" helped spark her own artistry and how she sees diversity in those who create off-stage is just as important as on-stage. The Hollywood Reporter Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Jagged Little Pill
In today's episode we sit down with the lovely Ovation Award Winning Broadway Performer Sara King, who is a fierce survivor of trauma in many forms. We talk about what it was like to play Cynthia Weil on Broadway's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Carole seeing the show in full disguise. Outside of her performance career, we learn the heartbreaking story of Sara losing her beloved father to a pulmonary embolism when she was young, her and her siblings watching how her mom navigated the experience and then discovering her mother had a vicious form of cancer, that took her life far too quickly. Following the loss of her parents, many more members of her family began to pass away and the group discusses the effects of compounded grief and how it changes you, for better and worse. Laura and Sara bond over their shared experience of losing so many loved ones, as well as divorce and how it all can build resilience and fortitude, but also give you have a deeper appreciation for life. While the three of them get into some very heavy topics, everyone comes away with a deeper understanding of how hardship can ultimately help you stop and smell the roses! We had such a wonderful time talking to Sara and we know so many people will benefit from hearing her story. For anyone who has experienced loss or knows anyone who has, this is definitely an episode you do not want to miss!Sara King on InstagramSara King on PlaybillBeautiful: The Carole King MusicalWashington SquareAlbert FinneyMaggie SmithCarole KingCynthia WeilMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)'Bereavement Overload: Coping with Cumulative Grief and Multiple Losses''Coping With Separation And Divorce'Next Page Podcast4 Corners Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode we are joined by performer Ali Ewoldt! Ali made her Broadway debut in the first revival of Les Misérables and later became the first Asian-American actress to play Christine on Broadway in Phantom on the Opera. Ali talks about her life working in theater, the lessons she has learned along the way and the importance of mental health for performers.
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SEASON 2 EPISODE 54 HOST: Sheila Glavee GUEST: Joseph Corella Using his dance, theatre, and fitness background, Joseph has traveled the globe, spreading this love and understanding of the importance of movement to such places as Japan, France, England, and Canada, as well as dozens of cities across the United States. Joseph's connection to movement started in his early childhood with extensive training in jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet. At thirteen, he became a member of famed choreographer Marguerite Derricks' prestigious dance company, Tremaine Teen Company, and shortly thereafter appeared in Disney's Geppetto alongside pop superstar Usher. In 1997, Joseph was named American Dance Awards' Teen Male Dancer of the Year. Soon after, the band Tropic Zone was created around Joseph and 2 others, with whom he toured extensively, including the US. Building on his dance and vocal talent, Joseph studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute and honed his comedic skills with Upright Citizens Brigade. He debuted on Broadway in All Shook Up and subsequently toured the US with productions of Grease (Dance Captain) and West Side Story. Other theatrical credits include: Surf: The Musical, CATS, Altar Boyz, Guys and Dolls, and much more. Joseph has been featured as a choreographer in the hit HBO special A Quinceañera Story. Joseph was also featured on NBC's The Today Show promoting this HBO Doc. As well, he teamed up with fitness guru, Cassey Ho of Blogilates and Pop Pilates creator, for a YouTube collaboration, seen by her 4.4 million followers. Joseph has worked with Rebel Wilson where he choreographed a CATS routine dubbed “Catzercize” which has been shared by Rebel and her 6 million + followers. That viral video was soon followed up with a choreographed routine to “Greased Lightnin” from Grease, complete with Rebel piloting a pantomime race car. Joseph has been seen on television in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place, MTV Dance Marathon, and the CW's Hart of Dixie. Joseph's choreography has been seen on the CW's hit TV show Hart of Dixie, MTV Video Music Awards, the Neon Trees music video Feel Good, 98 Degree's music video Microphone, Julie Brown's hit musical Homecoming Queen's Got a Musical, I Totally Know What You Did Last Donna Summer starring Drew Droege and much more! Joseph's proudest accomplishment to date is creating 567BROADWAY! an all-levels dance fitness class. This idea was born out of Joseph's desire to create, encourage, and provide an inclusive sense of community where EVERYONE could have a safe space to dance and start their fitness journeys. 567BROADWAY! is a fun dance fitness experience that fuses the magic of Broadway with cardio and strength training to give you a full-body workout! Featuring hit songs such as “One” (A Chorus Line), “Born to Hand Jive” (Grease), “Bend and Snap” (Legally Blonde), “You Can't Stop The Beat” (Hairspray), and more, ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Trust us, you haven't lived until you've done choreographed squats to “Bend and Snap”! Please, don't forget to subscribe and help us spread positivity around the world by sharing our episodes. Our prayer for you this week is that you never miss a lifetime opportunity. Love from the desk of PODCAST with SHEILA.
Welcome to Her Ambitious Career, the personal branding and success podcast for ambitious corporate women who expect more from their careers.This is Episode 40, 'What Does Ambition Mean to an Elite Broadway Performer?' with my talented guest Kelli Youngman.Kelli has performed, danced, acted and sung, in a multitude of shows on Broadway in New York. I was so excited to speak with her to find out how you achieve your goals and also thrive in such a competitive environment.Kelli is sharing:Her mental process, as a trainee performer learning her trade, to manifest her successful career as an elite performer on BroadwayHer thoughts on mental resilience and perseverance working in a very competitive industry3 tips to help you believe more deeply in yourself to land your ambitionsHer views on the difference between 'ambition' and 'hustle'Kelli says:"You get to decide what's true for you. All you need is the willingness to go through anything to get what you want." (Kelli Youngman, guest on Her Ambitious Career podcast)*****Guest Bio:Kelli Youngman is a Broadway performer living in NYC who is also a Life Coach for performers and her focus is on helping her clients have everything they want in life through worthiness. Kelli started dancing in a 'Mommy & Me' class when she was 3 years old and continued training through high school. She earned her BFA in Dance from Fordham University/The Ailey School and went on to perform in two Broadway shows including 'The King & I', a First National tour, and the World Premiere of a new musical. "This is still just the beginning!" says Kelli, "And I'm excited for all that's to come with my performing and coaching careers!"Connect with Kelli:Website: https://www.kelliyoungmanwellness.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/kelliyoungmanwellnessGet access to Kelli's free 7-day email guide to help you establish a healthy morning routine:https://www.kelliyoungmanwellness.com/morningroutine *****Host Bio:Rebecca Allen is a Career Success Coach for ambitious women looking to land dream career opportunities. She has worked over the last 10 years with clients from companies including ANZ Bank, Origin Energy, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil and loves getting those excited phone calls from clients saying they've been promoted, have negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. Find Rebecca: www.illuminategrowth.com.auWant a promotion? Get: 'The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted'> Book a free 15-minute Career Strategy Call> Connect on Linkedin> Join our facebook group 'Career Success for Ambitious Women'
Ep 294 | Aired 4/29/2022 Today on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy I had the pleasure of talking (and guffawing!) with Mr. Jacob Keith Watson, a Broadway performer who is back in his home state of Arkansas to star in the Repertory Theatre's production of Into the Woods by Steven Sondheim. Ticket information can be found at TheRep.org. Jacob, playing the kindhearted Baker, will sing his way into your heart during the performance. In preparation for this interview, I read Jacob's resume and it was fun. An actor's resume is so unlike that of a traditional job application. At the top of the page, it lists his height, weight, eye color, hair color, and voice range. In no way could I ask any of those questions to a prospective hire at Flag and Banner! In case you're wondering: Mr. Jacob Keith Watson is 5'9, 200 lbs., has blond hair, blue eyes, and is a "Baritenor" (sings a high C). At my last count, Jacob has acted in 15 shows across the stages of Broadway, National Tours, and Regional Theatre. To name a few (and some you will easily recognize): Carousel, Hello Dolly, Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago. Hear Jacob Keith Watson talk about why he loves theatre, how the pandemic affected his career in NYC, and share some advice for young actors looking to get into the business of acting.
Dana gets the low down on all things Broadway with Wicked : The Musical's very own Jordan Barrow! Jordan is staring as Boq at The Gershwin Theatre in New York City. You may have seen him on Ryan Murphy's Pose, Comedy Central's Broad City, and now as the first Black Boq on Broadway! Jordan covers what the casting for Wicked was like, breaking down the audition process and celebrity visitors e show has had thus far including Ariana Grande's visit to Oz...Going to the University of Michigan with Emily in Paris's Ashley Park... "It takes 10 years to become an overnight success..."What is the Broadway schedule like? Tips and tricks to keeping your voice healthy...Dana introduces a new segment where she forces her guests to sing on the spot!Dana goes fishing for Matthew Broderick tea...Dana covers the dark side of Broadway and what she thinks it entails…Allegations involving West Side Story's Ansel Elgort... Jake Gyllenhaal's weird interactions with an intern while on Broadway... Go get your tickets to see Jordan Barrow in WICKED here!The Gershwin Theatre box office is open Monday-Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 12pm-6pm.Follow Jordan Barrow: @Jordant_BFollow Dana: @Wilkey_DanaFollow Casey: @CaseyHanley$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on Patreon.To learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube ChannelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47889672)
Michael James Scott is an actor, singer, and performer who radiates joy, on and off stage. He has starred in Broadway hits like THE BOOK OF MORMON, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, ELF THE MUSICAL, THE PIRATE QUEEN, and is currently granting wishes on Broadway as "Genie" in Disney's ALADDIN. He is also a member of Broadway Inspirational Voices, a choir of Broadway artists united to change lives through the power of music and service. In this episode, Michael shares wisdom he learned from dance legends like Ann Reinking, Gwen Verdon, and Ben Vereen, his decision to hear the word "no" as "maybe," and how joy and gratitude elevates his life. Michael J Scott Broadway Inspirational Voices Fosse
Michael James Scott is an actor, singer, and performer who radiates joy, on and off stage. He has starred in Broadway hits like THE BOOK OF MORMON, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, ELF THE MUSICAL, THE PIRATE QUEEN, and is currently granting wishes on Broadway as "Genie" in Disney's ALADDIN. He is also a member of Broadway Inspirational Voices, a choir of Broadway artists united to change lives through the power of music and service. In this episode, Michael shares wisdom he learned from dance legends like Ann Reinking, Gwen Verdon, and Ben Vereen, his decision to hear the word "no" as "maybe," and how joy and gratitude elevates his life. Michael J Scott Broadway Inspirational Voices Fosse
On episode 86 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang and co-host Bianca Léger interview Catherine Wreford (IG: @catherinewreford) a professional dancer, seasoned Broadway performer, actress, wife, mother and brain cancer survivor. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - What love mean to her. - Her overarching life mission. - Her lifetime in dancing and becoming a professional dancer. - Being passionate about the performing arts. - Sharing her knowledge with others as a teacher. - Manifestation. - Key mentors and helpers who've impacted her life. - Her journey of being diagnosed with brain cancer. - Overcoming life's challenges. - What success means to her. - Creating change in one's life. - Dealing with resistance. - Following one's passion. - Her legacy. - The importance of family. I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero's Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga Bianca Léger - @bee.leger https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com
Tess & Karen have never interviewed an author with such an eclectic background! A former Broadway performer, TV series regular, and martial arts instructor (she's a 5th degree black belt!), Tori's path to publication was definitely unconventional. Listen in as she talks about her bestselling Lily Wong series, her unusual approach to writing fight scenes, and how "thinking walks" help her creative process. This is one episode you don't want to miss!https://torieldridge.com/
Guest: Tony Spinosa Broadway's Backbone is a podcast dedicated to the men and women of the ensemble: The chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest working people on the boards and are Broadway's backbone. Each episode interviews a Broadway vet about their life, career, and dreams, but also delves into the real topics that aren't always shared. The life of a gypsy may be full of passion, but not always filled with glamour. Each guest shares intimate details about their journey. There is no mud-slinging, but a little dirt. I, Brad Bradley, a Broadway Performer, host it. I have worked with most of the guests and know what questions to ask. It's a real look into the life that so many kids dream of, me being one of those kids. There is so much out there about the stars of theatre, the award winner, but 75% of the show is the ensemble. We are like water to the body. Not everyone gets the last bow at curtain call, but that doesn't mean they are any less important. I've spent the last several years working in regional theatre and stock and the kids are so interested in my Broadway career. I realized if they thought I was interesting, they should meet my friends. This is for them. This podcast is in honor of the folks of the ensemble and the people who plan to be them.
Hello and welcome to episode 77 of Multi-Passionate ArtistsI hope that your 2022 is off to a fantastic start. I have been revisiting my future vision, goals, motivation, and purpose to set intentions for this year. I'm a big believer in the power of making your goals public (I'm a coach after all and we're all about goals!). So, here I am walking my talk: My goal is to gift 30 free coaching sessions to 30 multi-passionate artists, musicians, and actors who are ready to embrace their authenticity, creativity, and purpose so that they can slide into the spotlight with the impact and income to match. If that sounds like you and you'd like to help me surpass my goal, head to dianefoy.com/booking and snag one of the sessions. I would love to hear about your goals and see if I can help you achieve them. My guest today is Emily McGill, a tarot reader and storytelling strategist. After nearly a decade and a half working in entertainment in New York City as a Broadway publicist and expert communications consultant, her path of self-exploration led to healing and evolution - and reading tarot cards professionally. Invited to read tarot for virtual Burning Man in 2021, Emily has also been featured by The Tamron Hall Show, the NY Post, and Thrive Global. Currently in development is her own deck, The Broadway Tarot.With 20 Broadway credits, Emily has represented the Tony Award-winning productions of A Raisin in the Sun starring Denzel Washington, Memphis, Billy Elliot, and Disney's The Lion King, plus Disney's Aladdin, Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock and CATS, George Takei's Allegiance, This Is Our Youth, Rock of Ages, Ghost, Elf, and First Date. If you love Broadway or Tarot, you are going to enjoy this episode as we talk all about her Broadway PR career and her transition to tarot reading. She also offers us all a reading on the show.For links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/077
Ali is an alumna of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and a groundbreaking performer who made history as the first actress in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway. Ali won a Tony for her performance in the revival of Oklahoma! and earned a Barrymore Award nomination for starring in The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In addition to her work on and off-Broadway, she has soloed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, New York's Town Hall, and Lincoln Center for Performing Arts and Carnegie Hall.
Theresa reads Analise Scarpaci, currently playing the role of Lydia Hillard on New York City's Broadway play, Mrs. Doubtfire. Analise, as a long time fan of Theresa receives messaged of love, inspiration and strength from her loved ones, and a legendary actor from her plays namesake giver her advice and lets her know it is ok to make mistakes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Brian got the chance to sit down with Lexy Romano, a very talented USO and Off-Broadway performer that had been chasing her entertainment dreams in New York City for a number of years! It was only after her husband's job re-location to Phoenix, Arizona that Lexy decided to REWIRE her career. She first had to step out of and well beyond her comfort zone, that was the energy behind launching her own successful TV show. Find out how Lexy created, launched and grew her unique business spotlight show, PHX FINDS. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. COURAGE to put yourself "out there!" 2. NETWORK with other successful business owners! 3. PUSH way past your comfort zone! Visit: https://phxfinds.org *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek
Christopher Zelno has been performing in Broadway, Off Broadway and Regional Theater for over 35 years. HE has worked with some of the biggest names of stage and we talk about two of them Liza Minelli and Brian Stokes Mitchell! He has a new show In the Meantime that is on November 14th and November 16th at the Green Room 42 (inside YOTEL New York on 10th between 41st and 42nd). Go to thegreen42.venuetix.com Follow him on IG @czelno67
On this Artist Exploration, Carey and Charlie discuss relationships with rejection, the comparison game, the trance of unworthiness, evidence-based research on mental health and how it can help performers. Carey also highlighted one of MTCA mottos, “you don't have to be more than you are”. You are enough. If you would like to hear more from Carey visit the following places: careyandersontherapy@gmail.com https://careyandersontherapy.com 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 mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. About MTCA: Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit. About Charlie Murphy: Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Week ten of the Performing Arts Industry Series brings us Afra Hines! Afra has graced so many stages in the theater world, and she's as talented as performers come! Afra is an artist who goes after what she wants, and she talks us through how she's navigated her path from early on in her years of auditioning all the way to present day. Afra is a a performer, a singer, an actress, an extremely versatile dancer, a wife, a mother, and an all around genuine human being that truly shines on the stages of the world. Fun fact! Today is the invited dress rehearsal as Afra gets ready to have her first audience tomorrow night for the show she's currently in, Hadestown. The curtain is finally about to rise after one heck of a year with the covid pandemic, and I can only imagine the feelings radiating through the cast as they finally make their was to places and watch the curtain come up only to witness a theater full of patrons coming to see them! Broadway is BACK! Happy growing on the go with Afra Hines! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Afra Hines on Instagram Check out Afra's Website
Kyle Banks is a Broadway performer – singer, dancer, actor – he was diagnosed with type 1 while in a production of the Lion King and had to figure out – pretty much on his own – how to manage on stage. Kyle explains how he learned what he needed to do to perform at his best and shares stories about his time on stage with T1D. Now Kyle has started a foundation to help get diabetes technology into the hands of more people who need it. Learn more about KylerCares Plus, some feedback about our last episode.. and a little bit about back to school. Visit our YouTube channel & subscribe! This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Stacey Simms 0:00 Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dario health. Manage your blood glucose levels increase your possibilities by Gvoke Hypopen the first premixed auto injector for very low blood sugar and by Dexcom take control of your diabetes and live life to the fullest with Dexcom. Announcer 0:22 This is Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 0:27 This week, Kyle Banks is a Broadway performer, singer dancer actor who's diagnosed with type one while in a production of The Lion King and had to figure out pretty much zone how to manage on stage, Kyle Banks 0:41 I would have to go into work with my glucose hovering around 33 50. And by either intermission or the end of the show, my glucose would crash and I would experience these crazy hypoglycemic episodes. And it was really scary for a while. Stacey Simms 0:58 He's come a long way, Kyle explains how he learned what he needed to do to perform at his best. And now Kyle has started a foundation to help get diabetes technology into the hands of more people who need it. Plus, I got some feedback from you about our last episode. I'll share that and a little bit about back to school. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Welcome to another week of the show. Always so glad to have you here. You know, we aim to educate and inspire about diabetes with a focus on people who use insulin. so much great feedback from our last episode where I interviewed my son Benny diagnosed before he was two now he's 16. And he went away for a month this summer to Israel without us with a non-diabetes camp program. So if you've listened, and you send me feedback, I really appreciate it. As I shared during that episode, I was nervous because we are far from perfect. There was funny bits too. I'll share a few of those after the interview. But guys, really, thank you so much. It is amazing to have that kind of support. I really appreciate you. I met Kyle banks at friends for life this summer lucky enough to travel to that in person conference, Kyle gave a welcome speech to new families that were there for the first time. And I knew I had to talk to him. But I heard from a bunch of families who came up to me later, instead of you that interview, Kyle, you know what a great voice. And boy does he have a great voice and what a terrific story. He was diagnosed with type one, nearly six years ago in November of 2015. And as you'll hear the story he was performing, he had made his career on Broadway. And if To me, it just seems like performing in that kind of venue on with that kind of energy you need to put in. It's like being a professional athlete. So I was very interested to talk to him. And I was really surprised, and you may be too as you listen, to hear how he started off with truly very little guidance. Of course, he has come a long way. And he shares how he did it, where he turned for advice, what he's using now. And he also talks about his foundation, and that is Kyler cares. We're going to talk about the benefit concert that helped that foundation from Broadway with love. It's called I'll link that up at Diabetes connections.com and you could watch really the incredible performances very entertaining. I am gonna play a clip of Kyle singing from that in just a moment and then we're gonna go right into the interview. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Gvoke Hypopen, you know, low blood sugar feels horrible. You can get shaky and sweaty or even feel like you're going to pass out there are a lot of symptoms they can be different for everybody. I'm so glad we have a different option to treat very low blood sugar Gvoke Hypopen it's the first auto injector to treat very low blood sugar Gvoke Hypopen is pre mixed ready to go with no visible needle before Gvoke people needed to go through a lot of steps to get glucagon treatments ready to be used. This made emergency situations even more challenging and stressful. This is so much better. I'm grateful we have it on hand. Find out more go to Diabetes connections.com and click on the Gvoke logo. Gvoke shouldn't be used in patients with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma visit gvoke glucagon.com slash risk (Kyle sings “Summer Time”) Stacey Simms 5:04 Kyle, thank you so much for joining me. I'm really excited to talk to you. Your story is so unique. Thanks for coming on the show. Kyle Banks 5:12 Thanks for having me. I'm excited to be a part of the show for sure. Stacey Simms 5:15 That's great. We have so much to talk about. Let me just start if I could, at the beginning, your diagnosis story happened. While you were you were living your dream, right you were performing on on Broadway, you were touring, tell me about when you were diagnosed with diabetes. Kyle Banks 5:32 Well, I was diagnosed in November of 2015. And I'm an actor, vocalist. And so I usually between like the Broadway cast and the touring company of The Lion King, and I was on tour at the time, and we were touring like Canada and California. And I just begin feeling having these crazy symptoms, like exhaustion and constant the need the urge to constantly urinate in, I would really scared me to death was the fact that I lost 30 pounds over the course of like three weeks. And so that was the trigger that made me go to the doctor to see what was going on with me. And that's when I was told that spective that I was diabetic based on my glucose test that that yet administered in the urgent care office, unfortunately, was on steroids at the time. So the physician that was treating me suspected that maybe steroid induced type two diabetes Oh, wow. So he prescribed, prescribed Metformin for me and told me, he suggested I go to the emergency room, but my response was, but have showed a knife so as possible, like what can we do to get through this. So I picked up my prescription and Metformin and went to the show to the theater, still feeling awful. And over the course of the next three weeks, of course, the Metformin did absolutely nothing to help with the symptoms that I was experiencing. And that landed me in the hospital for three days. And that's when I was properly diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. But still, up until being hospitalized, I was working and doing the show, which was looking back on it, which was really crazy, because it shows the intense at high intensity shows a lot of a lot of energy, most of which I did not have Stacey Simms 7:40 let me just jump in. Because we're going to talk about performing on Broadway and what that does to your body in the energy you need. The Lion King, which we've been fortunate enough to see is nonstop What was it like during that time? Do you can you share I mean, I can't even imagine you must have slept all day, and just performed the best you could have been gone right back to bed. Kyle Banks 8:01 Yeah, that was my life. Literally in bed all day, wow. Up until the time I would go to work, strike myself into the theater. And usually we're running around during the entire show, just acting. Crazy. You know, the cast is so much the show so much fun to be a part of being in the cast. And then the Quraan camaraderie backstage during the show, the energy is always high and festive. And so of course that's participated in none of that when I wasn't on stage, I was like in my dressing room trying to just replenish any amount of strength that I could or sitting in my station where we get stressed. While the show was happening, it was definitely a huge struggle pushing through just that time. Even after my diagnosis, it took a while for my energy to return. Because my glucose levels was so all over the place. When I was diagnosed one of the crate I you shared with me a bit about your son's experience and the fact that he had amazing doctors that he had access to the same thing with me. But you know, my doctors were not able to tell me once they prescribed insulin for me and showed me how to incorporate that into like the management of diabetes, that they did not share with me the struggles that I would have taken insulin and being so active. That was something that I had to figure out on my own. So Stacey Simms 9:36 to give you a prescription for insulin, I assume they put you on shots and send you back out to perform it sounds like with very little instruction of, you know, exercise is going to bring you down and eating is going to kind of level you out or I don't even know. So when you got back to your first weeks or months of performances. Do you mind sharing a little of the trial and error I can't imagine as you've already said it, it wasn't a smooth transition back. Kyle Banks 10:03 Oh, God, no, you know, it's crazy because I actually went to New Orleans to travel to New Orleans to visit my mom's doctor. And she told me to go to the emergency room. And that's when I was hospitalized for three days. So then once I was released, I flew to Denver where the show and jumped right back into the show with now my new regimen for diabetes management, which included finger pricks, which I would do like sometimes 12 or 12 finger prints during the show. And this insulin regimen, that immediately after the first show, I remember my glucose crashed to like the low 20s. And this became a pretty consistent situation where I would have to go into work with my glucose hovering around 303 50. by either intermission or the end of the show, my glucose would crash and I would experienced these crazy hypoglycemic episodes. And it was really scary for a while and this went on for months. And I knew that I just could not continue in this route, because I was reading that, you know, the fluctuations really dangerous, and not only could you know, pass out and have a seizure, if one's glucose goes too low, but you know, could also bring about complications as well. So I knew I had to figure out a better system for my lifestyle, and this new diagnosis that I was now living with. So after about nine months after, actually a full year after my diagnosis, the show just happened to travel to New Orleans. And we were there for a month at the end that I decided to take some time off from work to figure out how to better care for myself and to figure out if I would even be able to continue on performing at this level, and just really figure out a plan for my career. Stacey Simms 12:05 Well, we know how the story ends that you are still performing and you can. So what made the difference? How did you figure it out? Right back to Kyle answering that question. But first, Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dario. And one of the things that makes diabetes management difficult for us that really annoys me and Benny, it isn't actually the big picture stuff. It's all those little tasks that add up. I mean, are you sick of running out of strips? Do you need some direction or encouragement going forward with your diabetes management? Would visibility into your trends help you on your wellness journey? The Daario diabetes success plan offers all of that and more No more waiting in line at the pharmacy no more searching online for answers number wondering about how you're doing with your blood sugar levels, find out more, go to my dario.com forward slash diabetes dash connections. Now back to Kyle talking about how he figured out how to thrive on stage and avoid those huge lows. Kyle Banks 13:09 Just having that time to the Lion King can be all consuming when you're doing the show between rehearsals and the actual show and the adrenaline that comes in being getting prepared for it. And once once the curtain comes down, so it doesn't really leave much time for other activities. But having the time off, I was able to just really do a lot of research digging online and social media. I discovered beyond type one and children with diabetes. And since a lot of various resources that could different podcasts, such as you or I listened to a lot of shows which people just talking about how they care for themselves. And this is such a varied cast of people talking about their experiences, athletes, teachers and a varied cast. So I was able to really just dig in and hear what other people were doing and take certain things that I could apply to to my situation and really helped me by when I went back to work. I now have a plan of action, I could test it out and discovered that it actually worked. I could go into work with my glucose hovering around 120. I make sure I had lots of snacks with me and a small meal that I would eat without insulin during intermission, and then another small meal after the show without insulin. And I was so shocked that I was able to I didn't experience the crashes anymore, and I'm able to just maintain my level of activity in a safe way and I'm just so thrilled that this information was available to me. I just had to go a little digging to find it. Stacey Simms 15:03 So yeah, I mean, it sounds like if I'm hearing you correctly, that you went outside the traditional medical sphere, right, it sounds like you got all of your information from the community, Kyle Banks 15:14 pretty much, pretty much, I knew that my situation is very different than the other patients that my physicians were treating. Initially, I thought, well, the way Kyla cares came about was, when I was in New Orleans, with the time off from work, I reached out also reached out to children's hospital because I figured that would be a great route to find out how they were basically, you know, in the theater with basically big kids running around, running around the theater. So I figured that it would be a lot of insight that maybe the kids or the kids would be able to give me as it relates to how they manage. And so I connected with Children's Hospital is already connected with them, because we do a lot of outreach through Disney. And with Shriners Hospital Children's Hospital, so it's rather easy to connect with them. And that's when I discovered that the kids were having horrific outcomes as well as it relates to glucose management. And I was really moved by the fact that the endocrinology team, stressing to me just the effects that this disease is having on communities of color, specifically kids of color, and how they were having different outcomes in their Caucasian patients. It really struck me and months after that initial meeting, I was just harping on the information that I was given. And that's how eventually, that's how coworkers came to be as a result of that meeting at Children's Hospital with the endocrinology team, Stacey Simms 16:50 we're going to talk about Kyle cares. And we're going to come back to these disparities that are just, they're heartbreaking, and they are real, just to finish kind of on your experience, you're able to go back and perform. And as you said, you you kind of bounce on, if that's the right word, you kind of go back and forth between the Broadway cast the touring cast. I know, everything's messed up now because of COVID. But from from the time you went back, were you able to go back to the roles that you had been performing and loving before your diagnosis? Kyle Banks 17:22 Yeah, I was, I'm just so happy to have been able to figure out how to do that safely. Because I did it for so many months. Luckily, without any horrific events happening, like me passing out on stage, or even behind the stage, for that matter, I was able to make it through that very scary time period, without any of that happening. And I'm very lucky to have that had a seizure with my glucose being so low so often. But yeah, I was able to figure out how to do it and how to continue doing all of the things that I love. And like I said it was the community making the information that so many people are just so eager to share online that really helped me push through Stacey Simms 18:11 what technology Do you use now? Kyle Banks 18:15 You Economy pod influence, and the Dexcom ci six, continuous glucose monitor? Stacey Simms 18:22 Are you able to I think I know the answer to this, but are you able to kind of hide that stuff under your costumes? Or is it shown I'm curious what that looks like. Kyle Banks 18:32 Um, you know, the wardrobe department at lion kings so supportive in just just extremely loving and nurturing through this whole period gluinos first outfit with my Omni pod, I was so concerned that it will cause problems for wardrobe. And when I brought it in and sold it to them on my own. It's like, Oh, that's no problem. So they made me flesh tone bands for my arm and for my abdomen that I could wear deserve scenes in the show where we repair on top. And it was pretty simple fix. Wow, that's great. Yeah, I think they made my slipcovers in like two minutes, like maybe like five minutes before the first show when I was wearing the really simple thing. That's cool. All right, Stacey Simms 19:20 let's talk about Kyle cares. I am going to come back and ask you a lot of Broadway questions later. But let's talk about hierarchies. Right now. This is your nonprofit. As you mentioned, this provides grants you do a lot of work to get technology for children for young adults with type one. And I've done a little bit of reporting over the years, frankly, not as much as maybe we all need to be thinking about but some reporting on the racial and ethnic disparities, because it's really incredible when you dig into it. When you look at use of insulin pump technology. It's something where, you know, 1/5 of black children compared to white children use comes from my understanding of how Craig if I'm wrong, it's not only Because of income or education or insurance, you know, it's a question of, I don't know, you tell me I shouldn't be talking to you about this. Tell me what you have found out, what should we be thinking about? Kyle Banks 20:11 Yeah, you know, that's that was my thought as well, when I, when we first began, like digging into Kyla cares and figuring out, you know how we wanted to help. providing grants that can go towards the technology would be the most beneficial route. And we soon discovered that, you know, the complicated the situation is, is much more complicated the financial barriers that keep people from accessing the technology, especially with kids, the stigma surrounding diabetes, specifically type 1 diabetes is really high. And a lot of kids, even the ones that have insurance and have their parents have the financial means to access to technologies, they still don't want to wear them because they don't want to feel different than their peers or don't want the attention that wearing these medical devices on their bodies brings into their lives, we've discovered that a lot of what is needed is one diabetes education, just making sure that families of color have like the basic information needed to care for themselves for a loved one living with the disease. You know, things like, you know, reinforcing the latest glucose management practices and why CG ins and pumps are beneficial and know ways to avoid hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, pre bolusing movement like walking after meals and using incorporating more water into one's daily water intake as a way to flush excess glucose out simple things like this, we're finding that many parents and people living with the disease aren't aware of them, especially those that have been living with the disease for an extended period of time. It's sort of like they spaced out all of the latest information as it relates to care or management of this disease. So yeah, there's there's a lot of confidence building that needs to happen. Because we live in communities of color. Stacey Simms 22:21 Do you think that and listen, I don't mean to put you on the spot, I know that you are not in you know, you're not an endocrinologist, you are not a perhaps an anthropologist, you know, as I said, these questions. But, you know, I think it's so important that we could try to talk about these things openly. And I wonder if, as you talk about better education for the patients and trying to get these kids and their families to, you know, be more accepting or look at different, you know, technology, not worry about fitting in. What about the endocrinologists themselves? Do you think that there is a problem or a situation here where, without meaning to even right, I mean, I'm not quite sure how to phrase this, Kyle. But I guess what I'm asking is, do you think they treat patients of color differently? They don't say, Hey, here's a CGM, or here's a pump, or here's, are you finding that sometimes the endos are not trusting their patients, I'm not even sure how to phrase it, but they're not, they're not giving them the opportunities to use the technology. Kyle Banks 23:18 This is indeed true. I'm discovering that a lot of patients living with type one, especially people of color, are not even being offered the latest technology or technology in general, to help them with, with management. And I mean, there's so many things that goes into that there's a shortage of endocrinologist, so it's really hard to get an appointment, a lot of these endocrinologist worked. The cultural differences that many endocrinologist face when dealing with patients can be intense. In those moments, we only have 30 minutes or hours with someone to try and figure out why they're having so many problems, and just not being able to relate to the human being that's sitting in front of you and their lived experiences. It does create these situations that eventually lead to horrible outcomes for the patient. So and I'm not saying that, you know, all endocrinologists are approaching these situations with ill intent. I just think it's just the way things are set up right now or the way the way the system is set up. It's not serving the patients, especially specifically patients of color, well, those issues are, do exist and we need more endocrinologist of color, or more doctors to go into endocrinology into the field. And we need need some culturally sensitive training before in the cringe for occasion and in the prints that are treating people of color as well. Stacey Simms 24:58 While these are tough issues. To talk about you made an interesting point earlier about the way you found the care that has helped you through the most, and that was through the community. And I think that that's a story that I've heard over and over and over again, by people who belong to all different types of racial, ethnic, socio economic, you know, different groups. We come when I've done this, I've said, Hey, I have something I want to try, I bring it to our endocrinologist. And he says, oh, great idea. Sure. He didn't suggest it, it doesn't mean that he's holding back something or trying to keep it from me. He just was, you know, for whatever reason, we have a fabulous endo, you know, that wasn't something that was on his radar. And I wonder, too, just in the last couple of years, we finally had these discussions about getting more people of color at conferences represented in the community, you know, jdrf, beyond type one, friends for life, as you mentioned, children with diabetes, you went to the children with diabetes friends for life conference in July, we met for about three seconds. So thanks for for that I really ran up. Kyle as he was trying to start speaking and I was like, you have to come on the show. It's great to meet you. But just being there, I always say we were so lucky, because I saw people in the community that looked just like my son. And my family, from the very beginning didn't even occur to me that we weren't presented a long way of saying, Kyle, going to friends for life this summer, I've got to assume that you met some families of color, that you felt that you were there to have these kinds of conversations, not just for that, I mean, you have so many great stories to tell. But let's start there. What was that like for you this summer, Kyle Banks 26:31 it was an amazing experience. And children with diabetes is actually one of the organizations that were Kyla cares is partnered with, to expose more families of color to that experience. And we actually brought a few families from New Orleans to friends who live with me as well. So it was really great to see the process of opening up to being more engaged with management happened in real time. Like the kids that came with me, I watched them a little bit apprehensive at first going into like this very white space. And not knowing what was going to happen or what the experience would be like or, or even I tried my best to just explain the benefits of being there. But I think it's something that you have to experience firsthand to really get the gist of what it's about. So it was great to see the kids just open up and make other friends. Because many of these kids, they don't know any, they're the only person they know living with type 1 diabetes. So to see them make up a friends that living with type 1 diabetes or at dinner, you know, to hear them discuss, you know, pre bolusing. And you know how many carbs are in their meal and just for them to be able to have those companies have stations in this setting freely and not feel judged or not feel different. And by the end of it, you know, they're exchanging numbers they've made friends know, they're definitely more engaged in their care, checked in on a few of them. And they're just a lot more excited about being healthy and doing the things that they've learned that the takeaways from the conference, and I was excited to see them incorporating some of those lessons into their own self care. So because lets me know that no, this can work if we expose the kids, specifically kids of color if we expose them to these types of experiences that can have a positive effect in their lives and in their care. Stacey Simms 28:42 Can I ask some Broadway type questions? Oh, cool. All right. Okay. Love it. Alright, so we were fortunate enough to see the Lion King on Broadway. And you know, what an exceptional show. I think most people are familiar with the incredible costumes, the staging, the dancing. I mean, it's just an incredible show. Tell us a little bit. You've played so many different parts in that as I'm looking through your biography, right? What have you played in that show? Kyle Banks 29:06 Oh, my God, I played. I'm in the ensemble, or a lion king, but I've also understudied and fossa. And just being in the cast of liking has been just an amazing experience. It's been like a dream come true. And it's also it's one of it was one of my favorite cartoons outdoors, or Animated Movies of the child. So to be a part of the cast. It's just been a dream and being on Broadway and touring the country. I mean, I've been able to see. I mean, there aren't many cities that I haven't been to Wow. And Lion King is such a popular show that when we traveled to the city, we get to sit for three and four weeks at a time. So really get to golf ourselves in the communities in which we visit and that's actually been the best Part. Stacey Simms 30:00 What's it like when you as the cast members come down the aisle, because that is a breathtaking moment for the audience. And we're looking at these incredible costumes and the carrot they never break character roll. Ooh, and on, there's got to be little kids backing you. Like what is that, like for you all Kyle Banks 30:18 the excitement in the faces of people. I mean, the kids are one thing, but as the adults are adjusted to experience the show, I mean, I've had chrome men come to me to come up to me after the show with tears. And now it's just talking about how move they were by what they experienced on the from the stage. And it's really cool to be part of a show that is so engrained in, in our culture and so loved. So meaning it means so much to so many people. It's just been amazing experience being connected to the show, Stacey Simms 30:55 unfortunately, I'm gonna guess you haven't performed in a while, what's the latest with COVID and performances? Kyle Banks 31:01 Well, Lion King is opening on Broadway, September 14, and then the tour in October. But we made the decision that transitioning into like this, some of them new ventures in my life, one of which is Kyla cares, now over the pandemic. And having time off really allowed me to just dig into the work we're doing here at COVID cares in the partnerships that we've been able to establish with other organizations. And this work is so meaningful to me. Because I know personally, just the difficulties living with type 1 diabetes, but also, I personally experienced the triumphs of figuring out how to care for myself and still be a part of the things that bring me joy, and how to do that safely. want other kids who I want kids to know specifically that, you know, they can still do all of the things that they want to do in life and really just give them the tools they need to, to lead a healthy life and to be normal kids, you know, and for the adults that are that are living with this disease to know that know, if you engage in your care, things will begin to turn around. And it doesn't have to be this horrific experience where it's just a steady decline in health, you can still lead a healthy life with type 1 diabetes. Stacey Simms 32:37 Kyle, before we wrap it up here, I know your funds for like an A die. Let me just throw a few rapid fire questions. Sorry, okay. All right. Has your Omni pod ever gone off on stage? Like, have you ever had an alarm or Dexcom alarm during a performance? Kyle Banks 32:56 Oh, my God. Yeah. I mean, I, I've had my podcast on stage. So like standing there, and it's going off? And and I mean, what can I do? I try to do my best to try to avoid those moments. But I'm even one time is a funny Omnipod story, my Omni pod, expire it in my PBM was in my dressing room, so I didn't have time to run to get it. So I took the Omni pod off when it's still blaring and just put it in the trash, which was near the stage. But you know, far enough where it could be heard from the stage? Well, after about two scenes, I come off stage and I see all of this commotion stage managers and security for the theater of him around this trashcan trying to find out what's this loud, glaring noise? And is it dangerous? Like do we need to stop the show? And I'm like, No, I'm so sorry. But it's my part. I explained it all. And it turned into a funny moment. But it was not. It did security was not induced. Stacey Simms 34:11 That's funny. Oh my goodness. Yeah, that can happen. For sure. I'm sure people are gonna ask me to ask you just you know, you've talked about how you kind of learned to figure your blood sugar to figure out your eating and you figured out, you've been able to figure out what works for you on stage. And I'm curious if you had any advice for kids who are doing school plays or adults who are performers? Kyle Banks 34:33 Well, they, you know, the thing that really helped me out, honestly, was really learning how to incorporate the technology into my care, and leaning heavily on my CGM, and all of the information that it was delivering to me and which allowed me in turn to respond to what my glucose was doing or any fluctuations that I was having. you're experiencing, it really just helped me to not not having to finger prick and wait for that information, which is limited because it doesn't let you know doesn't inform you if your glucose is rising or falling. So just having that information just made a world of difference, and allow me to really just care for myself when I was performing. And it also allowed me to focus on what I was doing, as opposed to just being so concerned with my glucose. Stacey Simms 35:31 Before let you go, how can we help Kyler cares? What do you need from us? Kyle Banks 35:36 Unfortunately, because of COVID, a, we've had a really difficult time with fundraising, all of the fun ways in which we would go about raising funds have sort of been snatched from us, we did a fundraiser called from Broadway with where I incorporated a concert of love songs performed by artists that are currently on Broadway, from shows like Book of Mormon and Hamilton Lion King, of course. So during the shutdown, we produced that and presented it virtually, we were going to present the live version of that in New Orleans at the singer theatre, which is a theater that houses most of the Broadway shows that visit the city. But unfortunately, New Orleans is like one of the hotspots for this fourth, this fourth way the pandemic, so a children's hospital and other health care facilities that were parking within the cities. And neither did we felt comfortable with a live gathering of 2800 people with all that's going on. So, um, we're just trying to figure out, you know, the best ways to raise funds and how to continue connecting with our community, because it COVID is making it really difficult to gather. And it's something that that's something that's really important, as it relates to sharing this information with one another, helping with donations would be great. Also just more people of color, just sharing their stories as well. We find that the more visible we are, the more people can see themselves, the more it helps with feeling that you're part of and helps with confidence building and the reduction of stigmas and just knowing that you're not alone, so it's a two ways people can really help. Stacey Simms 37:39 Well, Kyle, thank you so much for coming on for sharing your story. I hope this the break, I'm gonna call it from performing isn't the end of your performing. So Kyle Banks 37:55 not at all. Well keep us posted. I most definitely will. I'll let you know. And I'm looking forward to you know, again, producing one of the things you know, feeding my artistic muscle is really excited about producing the shows from Broadway with love. And I hope I can get back to that because the first one was a lot of fun. So if people haven't seen it, you can go to our YouTube channel and check it out. But yeah, I want to get back into that when things when COVID allows us to do so. Excellent. We look forward to it. Stacey Simms 38:30 Thanks so much for joining me. Announcer 38:36 You're listening to Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 38:42 A lot more information on Kyle on Kyler cares. You can find it all at Diabetes connections.com. At the episode homepage, there's a transcription there as well as there is for every episode, I was so excited to talk to Kyle. Some of you may know I'm just such a real Broadway fan. I love musicals. I highly recommend Schmigadoon on Apple TV, if you haven't watched that yet. It's very entertaining and fun. I had actually talked about starting a Broadway type podcast during COVID. I still may do that I have in the back of my head how I want to do it, but it's gonna be so much work the way I want to do it. So we'll see maybe next year. I don't know. I'll keep that in my back pocket for a while. A lright, Big thanks to Kyle for coming on. And coming up. I'm going to talk a little bit about back to school what it looks like in my house this year. And also some feedback about our last episode. Benn's big trip to Israel, but first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dexcom. And you know, I do get a lot of questions about Dexcom coverage for people on Medicare. And why not? It's not like you stop needing a CGM, the minute you turn 65 The good news is that the Dexcom g six continuous glucose monitoring system is covered for Medicare for patients who meet the coverage criteria. If you have type one or type two diabetes and intensively managed Insulin, you may be covered. To find out more about what that means. And if you qualify, go to Dexcom.com/G6-Medicare, I will link that up this episode, don't worry about writing it down, you're gonna want to talk to your doctor and you may even be able to get your Dexcom supplies at the pharmacy saving time and money. Learn more. Here's the link but it's over at the homepage dexcom.com.com/G6-Medicare. Alright, I was very worried, as you know about the episode with Benny, because as you heard if you heard, he was far from perfect when he went by himself to Israel, which I didn't expect it and expected to be perfect. But you know, I see a lot of parents who post on Facebook and want their kids to stay under six for their agencies and never go above 130 on the Dexcom. And you know, we don't live like that at all. I wanted Benny to be honest and open and boy was he ever. It was interesting to hear him talk about what it was like and talk about diabetes camp and you know, gosh, I'm so thankful knock on wood wherever I can knock here, you know, he's a confident happy kid. He's got strong opinions, and I really feel like he's gonna be okay, right after a trip like that. So the feedback I got was just fun. A lot of people reached out with their own stories. Corinna wrote, thank you so much to both of you for sharing this experience. It's so valuable to see how a parent can continue to support their son or daughter in an age appropriate manner. Lee wrote, I love that he's so transparent and genuine. I'm betting on Benny, several emails and direct messages saying thank you for being honest, it's really nice to know that we don't have to be perfect balancing independence and could quote diabetes, health and numbers can be difficult. A lot of acknowledgment about that. But my favorite came from Joan, who emailed me and said, This reminded me of my 16 year old adventure on a cross country bus tour. We were still using urine testing. This is 1974. No CGM is no pumps, no cell phones or texting. I have a similar well adjusted attitude as your son which has served me well through my 50 plus years. With T1D. What I learned from this podcast was what a challenge it must have been for my parents, I have traveled the world had my share of health issues, enjoyed my life. And I'm not eating celery crying in the corner. Thanks for sharing this story. Joan, thank you for sharing that email. And the funniest thing about it, I read it to Benny, he did not know what your urine testing was, he had no idea that finger sticks weren't a thing at some point in in pretty recent history. 1974. So you know, I got to talk to him and explain it's so funny. And he was diagnosed so little. And he's not a diabetes podcast or a researcher. And I see what he doesn't know. It's so interesting. So Joan, thank you so much for that. If I get any interesting stories or funny emails, I'll definitely share them as we go forward. But I want to just quickly bring up back to school, which is still looking so difficult in so many places across the country. And I wish you all well, especially those of you with younger children. Oh my goodness. So I've got to going back to school, my daughter is a junior in college, she is back. And my husband drove with her all the way to New Orleans or she goes to school because she's got a car this year. Thanks for giving me something else to worry about. Yay. But she's doing great. And Benny is a junior in high school, and he's driving to school, our school will start the day after this episode goes live. We're in the south. So they go to school before Labor Day growing up. I always went back to school right after Labor Day, but he's driving to school this year. I don't know when I'm going to see him. He's so busy. And right now, his school does have a mask order with a very large public school system in North Carolina. And he's vaccinated. I assume that we'll get the booster shots as they roll those out. But it's going to be interesting to me. I mean, he goes to an enormous High School. It is I want to say there are 650 kids in his class in his grade. So it's a very big school. It's a crowded school. So we'll see how this works out. He expects to be back virtually in school very soon. I don't know. But I will share that I realized just today. I have to get all his diabetes stuff back and bring it to the nurse. And I know you're thinking well, Stacy, you've done this every year since he was in preschool. How could you forget? We know with COVID we haven't even been in the school. I went back. I don't even know when last year a couple months ago could have been last week. I have no sense of time anymore. I went back and got all the stuff that we left there from 2019 2019 2020 that school year, and I haven't been back to see the nurse since so we're getting the school form signed. I got to put his stuff together and make a new kit. I um, so we'll be doing that. And then you know, he's you know, Benny, he's super casual. He'll take his backpack everywhere. So he'll have supplies, but I like to have stuff at the nurse's office for him. As well, and hopefully it's the same nurse, because man, she was great. And she totally got that he's super casual and just wants her to be there when he needs her and doesn't need her checking on him. And, you know, really terrific person. There are, at least at the time when he was a freshman, there were 21 kids at that school was type one. And I'm going to assume there are more, because I don't know about your town. But we're having more and more cases here. And it's not anecdotally I just talked to the end of the other day, and he said they have many more. And we'll we'll talk about that in a future episode. You know, many people think COVID is sparking more cases of all types of diabetes. Before I let you go, take a moment to check out our YouTube channel. We are getting a lot of engagement there. I've got the in the news episodes over there. So if you don't know that we have a YouTube channel, it's just Diabetes Connections on YouTube. And all the episodes are there. If you prefer to listen to podcasts on YouTube, which many do they're most of them are not video podcasts. It's just audio, but a lot of people like that platform. Also the newscasts, though, are video so if you want to see me play an anchor lady, you can head on over there and I'll link that up in the episode as well please subscribe if you head over there you know very simple just click Subscribe on the on the YouTube channel. Thank you as always to my editor John Buckenas from audio editing solutions. Thank you so much as you listen next week, we are likely going to air the Afrezza interview that I did over the summer. Still working on a few things but it looks like that one is going to come through for next week very excited to get an update from them. They've been around for a while. But man are they making a push ahead as they have more studies, more studies with children coming up and lots of interesting stuff, Afrezza and of course the newscast Wednesdays at 430 Eastern Time live on Facebook. I'm Stacey Simms. I'll see you back here in just a couple of days until then be kind to yourself. Diabetes Connections is a production of Stacey Simms Media. All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged
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Today we are joined by Mary Page Nance! A New York City based performer amongst many other talents, you may have seen her as an original cast member in The Great Comet or Finding Neverland on Broadway! I worked with Mary Page during a summer show at Radio City Music Hall a few years ago, and her passion and energy for what she does is out of this world. If I'm honest, I remember being drawn to her energy in the rehearsal space. Mary Page is one hell of hard worker. You're going to hear all about her career up to this point as well as how Mary Page founded her own business throughout quarantine called A Page of Mary. Let's get to growing on the go with Mary Page Nance! Follow Sarah Jo on Instagram Follow On The Go, The Podcast on Instagram Follow Mary Page Nance on Instagram Follow A Page of Mary on Instagram Check out Mary Page Nance's Website A Page of Mary on Shopify
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Synthesize Your Unique Journey into a Business with Spring Groove Episode #30 Spring Groove is a former Broadway Performer, an International Touring Artist w/ 12 original CDs, the creator of the Sing Yourself Alive MasterClass - & the proud founder of Y.U.M.M.Y. Time TM- (Your Ultimate Music Meditation Yoga Time). Spring delivers Musical Medicine & Peace of Mind fusing her training from The Boston Conservatory (BFA) and The Sivananda Vedanta Center (TTC), along with her Broadway, Busking & Bhakti EXPERIENCE. In this episode you'll learn: To Give Yourself Permission To Slow Down What is Your Ultimate Meditation Music Time How to Take Parts of the Self and Synergize Your Business
Upward and Onward Productions Presents “After Talk” Sessions with OMATC. This segment is all about the celebration and congratulations to artist Jason Wills (on his Ep release and Birthday). This is not a part of the regular season, but a private out of season interview. Host Darren Lorenzo takes you behind the music, behind the curtain and behind the scene of things, with Jason Wills. Join us for more Session Artist and Music (outside of our regular scheduled program). Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Jason Wills is a NY based singer, dancer, actor, and writer. Originally from MD, Jason moved to NY to pursue a career in the arts and has been lucky enough to perform and tour the world in productions including “Dreamgirls,” “Madagascar Live!” “Smokey Joe's Cafe,” and most recently the Broadway 1st national tour of Bronx Tale: The Musical. His passion for music led him to record and release his first self-titled EP this year. The EP was released independently and includes 4 original songs written by Jason Wills. “Jason Wills” the EP is available starting December 12th, across all music streaming platforms.“After Talk” Host, Director and Creator - Darren LorenzoVideo Editor, Sound Mixer - Jarde Pierre Sound Editor - Bruno DiazSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_WfYwyAaQNpIK7wUHPNnGwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5713461Instagram: @Blueranger83Twitter: @Blueranger83#sagitarius #whythehellnot #pandemichustle #4songs #originalmusic #broadwayperformer #maryland #alterego #dec12 #artist #newEp
Elizabeth Earley is a New York City-based actress, singer, dancer, and performing arts teacher. She is passionate about storytelling to empower others, as well as empowering others to tell stories, whether in a classroom or on a Broadway stage. Elizabeth served as dance captain and swing in the revival of Broadway's “Hello Dolly!” with Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters, and Donna Murphy. Her previous adventure was a two-year run in Broadway's “Something Rotten!” She has spent many years on the road with Broadway national tours, including “Mary Poppins,” “Whistle Down the Wind,” American regional theaters, summer stock theatres, and cruise ships. She attended The Classical Studio, The Experimental Theater Wing, and CAP21 at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned her BFA in Drama. Elizabeth has a strong belief that, no matter who we are, it is never too late to bloom or bear fruit. Using the inspiration from the symbol of the oak tree, which takes 20-30 years to bear acorns and peak in production 50-80 years, Elizabeth started “Project Oak” as her forum to teach dance to performers of all backgrounds. Current and upcoming projects include California Music Theater, an appearance on Amazon's “Modern Love,” and becoming a parent in the fall of 2019 with her husband, Emilio. Highlights of our conversation: 1:02 - Getting to know Elizabeth 4:13 - Elizabeth's life on Broadway 8:52 - The skills required to reach Broadway and succeed 12:01 - Daily practices to maintain as a professional actor 18:17 - The ecosystem of a Broadway play (How does a swing do it?) 19:42 - Elizabeth looks deep on her difficult life experiences 24:25 - Supporting your professional relationships while dealing with personal tragedy 27:46 - What is a plasma-rich, platelet injection? How can it help? 32:59 - The stillness (and surprises) that come when your play closes 38:20 - The power of meditating together 42:06 - How the conversation changes after the loss of a parent 51:22 - Would you trade the most painful experience of your life for an easier day? 53:02 - Advice for aspiring actors and dancers to keep your body at its peak Connect with Elizabeth: Visit her website - http://www.elizabethearley.com/ Learn about Project Oak - https://www.facebook.com/projectoakdancetraining?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Connect with me: Check out my website - https://freddiesetgo.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/freddiesetgo/ Read my Favs - https://freddiesetgo.com/freddies-favorites/ Sing For Your Seniors - https://http://singforyourseniors.org Amp Coil - https://www.ampcoil.com About me: I'm Freddie Kimmel, a Functional Health Coach, Reiki Healer, Certified Personal Trainer, Gut Health Specialist, and proud cancer survivor. I help men and women eliminate brain fog, bloat and belly fat through gut health. I've been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Full Plate Podcast, An Excellent Example of Being Human, State of the Arts on LA talk radio and Dance Magazine. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY Brockport, attended SUNY Fredonia, and graduated from the Institute of Functional Health Coaching. I can be found in NYC living each day to its fullest and focused on creating more value then what I capture. Please stand back from the awesomeness that's about to unfold. Credits: Interview: Elizabeth Earley Podcast edited and mixed by Andrew Geary - spelledgeary [at] gmail [dot] com
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