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This episode features an interview with the artist MEGG, who combines her love for pop music with her punk rock background to create a unique sound for a diverse audience of tomboys, romantics, and misfits. Born and raised in LA's South Bay, MEGG has achieved significant milestones such as performing at Dodgers Stadium, headlining at Saint Rocke Music Venue, and opening for bands like The Used. This summer, she will be playing at Van's Warp Tour in Long Beach, California.The conversation begins with MEGG recalling her first concert experience, a Madonna show, attended with her parents and a friend, which left a lasting impression on her as a child. They discuss various best concerts she has attended, including performances by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Missy Elliot. This inspires MEGG to share how these experiences shaped her musical career, leading her to attend the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and later the University of Southern California's Popular Music Performance Program.MEGG recounts forming several bands along the way, including Runway MMC with her friends, supported by her mother's visionary clothing line idea, and Party for One, a pop-punk band she started with her buddies from USC. MEGG's career took significant turns with these projects, growing from performing at college parties to headline venues like Saint Rocke. MEGG delves further into pivotal moments such as playing the Musink Tattoo Music Festival, opening for The Used, and the journey to secure a spot at Warped Tour 2025. MEGG's experiences exhibit her resilience and dedication to her craft amidst various challenges and the evolving music industry landscape. Towards the end of the interview, MEGG discusses her musical influences, her recent single releases, and plans for upcoming projects, such as an EP to be released in the fall following her performances at Warped Tour. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to her musical style while being versatile across different genres. As an added treat, the interview includes a live acoustic rendition of MEGG's 'The Hangover Song.'BANDS: Blink 182, Every Time I Die, Fleetwood Mac, Guns N Roses, Hot Water Music, Mumford and Sons, Nirvana, No Doubt, Paramore, Pennywise, Pennywise, Spice Girls, Sum 41, Taking Back Sunday, The Used, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, Tomorrow's Bad SeedsVENUES: Break Room, Dodger Stadium, Forum, Musink Tattoo Music Festival, Redwood Bar, Saint Rocke, Staples Center, Warped Tour. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708
As Women's History Month comes to a close, join our host and founder, Yoli Tamu, in celebrating her most inspirational mentor! This week features Ka-Ron Brown Lehman, Artistic Director of Lehman Danceworks, Inc. and Retired Modern Dance Instructor. "Dancing Mama," as she's affectionately known to her students, is a legendary dancer, teacher, choreographer, artistic director, and mother of three, who has made significant contributions to the world of dance and the performing arts. She shares her secrets to cultivating excellence, instilling the value of hard work, and fostering the power of self-belief through dance! Discover how she honors legendary dancers of the past and present and how you, too, can create a legacy that will always be remembered. Mrs. Lehman is a renowned figure in the dance world with a career spanning over five decades. As the former Artistic Director of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Dance Department, she has left an indelible mark on dance education. Her impressive resume includes performances on Broadway as a featured dancer and Associate Choreographer, as well as in film and television specials, alongside artists like Ben Vereen, Paula Kelly, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor and Aretha Franklin. And, yes, she's that dancer in the video "Let's Groove Tonight" by Earth, Wind & Fire! Her teaching experience as a Master Modern Instructor encompasses prestigious institutions such as Cincinatti Ballet Academy, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and Northern Kentucky University, as well as numerous master classes and workshops across the United States and internationally. Her dedication to the arts has earned her several accolades, including the American Legion Award, the American Choreography & Educator Award, and a Distinguished Teacher Award from the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Mrs. Lehman's legacy in dance education and performance continues to inspire new generations of dancers and artists, even after her retirement from modern dance instruction in 2020. To learn more about Mrs. Lehman and her work, connect with her on Facebook.
Robert Earl Sinclair is a Future Architect & Speculative World-Builder striving to make sense of our rapidly changing world and co-create bold futures. Born in "the hood" of Los Angeles and challenged with dyslexia, Robert became a successful international hip-hop recording artist in his teens and went on to graduate from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Now, this multicultural, classically trained artist, actor and writer uses storytelling to activate the idea that if something is broken, we can fantasize about what it looks like unbroken, and that exercise, in and of itself, can help us to find our way to a solution. This is speculative world-building. In this pursuit, Robert's dyslexia has become an asset, because dyslexic people experience information as story and possess a much higher retention of facts which allows Robert, a voracious reader, to draw from a vast store of resources and disciplines. Dedicated to beauty, justice and inclusive imagination, Robert designs at the crossroads of art, culture and technology and has created original content and world-building workshops for: NYU, Google Creative Lab, Sundance Film Festival, The Guggenheim, the Rockefeller Foundation, Pop Culture Collaborative, The Doris Duke Foundation and For Freedoms, where he co-created For Freedoms News and its month-long residency at the Brooklyn Museum. Robert is an original member of the Guild of Future Architects' celebrated Futurist Writers Room, a diverse community of visionary artists, intellectuals, engineers and technologists. Working with Dot Connector Studio, Robert is working to shape alternative economic models of sustainability and thrivability for everyone. Most recently, Robert has lectured at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and the ASU Center for Science and the Imagination. He is currently teaching Emergent Expressions at the Harvard Divinity School.Have a Swan Dive to share? Text us!We are always looking for Swan Dive Stories to share so hit us up, send an e mail to Ron: Ron@artbikesjax.com or Stu: Stuart@stuartsheldon.com
In this season finale, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy explore how creative expression—through art, music, dance, and storytelling—builds resilience and prevents substance misuse in kids. Joined by special guests John Lawler, award-winning director and arts education leader, and Dr. Steve Schlozman, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Vermont Medical Center, this episode highlights the transformative power of creativity in fostering mental well-being, empathy, and connection. The conversation dives into the critical role arts education plays in schools and families, offering parents and caregivers practical ways to encourage creative outlets at home while building strong, resilient kids. Topics Covered: The role of creative expression in developing resilience and preventing substance misuse How arts education fosters emotional well-being and academic success Practical tips for parents to incorporate creativity into daily life Using pop culture, music, and storytelling to teach life lessons and build connections The importance of community-based arts programs and equitable access to creative opportunities Guest Bios: John Lawler is an award-winning director, writer, and arts educator. He has served as principal of two nationally recognized arts high schools, including the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and co-founded multiple nonprofit organizations. With a celebrated career in theater and film, John is a leader in ensuring students have equitable access to high-quality arts education. https://www.psarts.org Dr. Steve Schlozman is the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Medical Director at the Vermont Center for Children, Youth, and Families at the University of Vermont Medical Center. A renowned child psychiatrist and professor, Dr. Schlozman integrates popular culture into his work, combining his passion for storytelling with his expertise in mental health. Host Bios: Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate best known for her roles on Full House and Fuller House. Her memoir, unSweetined, chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, fueling her advocacy for substance use awareness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is the Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine, specializing in adolescent substance use. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Supporting Organizations: The Elks: With nearly one million members across 2,000 lodges, the Elks are dedicated to youth drug prevention through their Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program. They have donated over $3.6 billion to various causes, including the creation of the first VA hospital for veterans. Elks Drug Awareness Program Website: https://bit.ly/44SunO6 The DEA: Established in 1973, the DEA enforces U.S. controlled substance laws nationally and internationally, with offices around the globe. DEA Website: https://bit.ly/44ed9K9 Resources/Links: SAMHSA Help and Treatment: https://bit.ly/3DJcvJCGet Smart About Drugs: https://bit.ly/45dm8vYDEA on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KqL7UjElks Kid Zone Website: https://bit.ly/3s79ZdtSAMHSA's “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign: https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you DSM-5 Substance Use Disorder Definition: https://www.psychiatry.org/file%20library/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/apa_dsm-5-substance-use-disorder.pdf Jodie Sweetin's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiesweetin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jodiesweetin?lang=en Amy McCarthy's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymccarthylicsw/ Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine: https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/addiction-medicine John Lawler PS Arts Website: https://www.psarts.orgDr. Steve Schlozman University of Vermont Medical Center: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter #AwkwardConversations #SubstanceUseDisorder #SAMHSA #Prevention #MentalHealth #DrugMisuseAwareness #EmpathyInParenting #YouthWellBeing
Actor Taran Killam joins Sam to talk about childhood decisions that changed his life—like deciding to go to the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in order to get one more month of summer vacation. The two talk about the magic of live theater, being decisive but not in order to make good decisions, visiting the White House and seeing president Biden's moon rock, and the ethics of singing in movie theaters. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How might we provide feedback to build creative confidence in our students? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett dive into an engaging conversation with Anne Jacoby, founder of the culture consultancy Spring Street. The discussion centers on the importance of effective feedback in promoting creative thinking within the classroom environment. Anne elaborates on her unique approach to cultivating creativity in professional spaces through cultural assessments, leadership programs, and coaching. Anne shares her educational journey, reflecting on how her experiences in creative and arts-intensive environments, including the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, fostered her own creative confidence. She emphasizes the importance of providing students with specific, immediate feedback, drawing parallels between her experiences in the arts and her observations in the corporate world. The conversation highlights how environments that support creativity contribute to lifelong skills of accepting and utilizing constructive criticism. The speakers delve into the idea of "passing notes" as a method for providing effective feedback. They focus on creating a culture where feedback is integral to the learning process rather than a critiquing mechanism that induces defensiveness. Anne recounts how receiving notes in a public setting within theater and dance classes fosters a norm of continuous improvement and collaborative growth. lenges and benefits of this feedback method. Anne shares creativity boosters from her book "Born to Create" to provide listeners with actionable strategies. The hosts challenge each other with a playful activity using clay to create awards for their colleagues, demonstrating a practical way for educators to engage students in creative thinking. This episode provides insights into effective feedback and tangible methods for educators to incorporate creative thinking into their teaching practices. Check out Fueling Creativity in Education Website! Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education? Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom. Do you want to infuse creative thinking into your classroom? Check out CreativityandEducation.com Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!
Anne Jacoby is on a mission to cultivate creativity at work. A professional performer turned MBA and entrepreneur, Anne has been building businesses and driving positive culture change within organizations for over 20 years. She's the CEO and founder of the culture consultancy Spring Street. Her new book, Born to Create, shares how you can apply creativity to spark connection, innovation, and belonging in our new world of work.A former singer, actor, dancer, and storyteller, Anne Jacoby spent the beginning of her career in the performing arts before taking a full-time job at a start-up. As employee #7 at Axiom, she helped launch the firm globally across 14 different offices. After spending nearly 13 years at Axiom, Anne moved to RGP where she was VP of Learning, Development, and Culture, partnering to activate its refreshed corporate brand and transforming the business to prioritize learning. With an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, Anne is passionate about helping tams work more effectively and adopt a creativity culture. She is an advocate for arts education for young people and proudly supports her alma mater, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Anne lives in Southern California with her husband and two creative kids. Her book, Born to Create, helps individuals and companies spark more creativity to achieve more connection and fulfillment in work and life.To learn more, visit:https://caffestrategies.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/genein-letford/
Did you go (or are you considering going) to college for dance? It's pretty cutthroat out there and my incredible guest, contemporary and ballet diva, Julie Friedrich, discusses the pro's and con's of going to college for dance, how she's paved her own path professionally (5:00) and how she mentors dancers through her own program (10:42). Julie Friedrich's distinguished career as a professional dancer, mentor, and dance educator in the areas of ballet and contemporary dance spans more than 20 years. Julie received her primary dance education from Meredith Baylis of the Joffrey Ballet School and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Upon graduation, Julie joined the American Repertory Ballet under the direction of Septime Webre; and then went on to join Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in Montreal under the direction of Lawrence Rhodes. Throughout her career she has danced works by George Balanchine, Anthony Tudor, Ohad Naharin, Septime Webre, Nacho Duato, Guy Weizman, Roberto Zappala, and various other European and American choreographers. Upon returning to the United States, Julie joined the acclaimed contemporary dance company BodyTraffic as one of its founding members, where she danced for the last three years of her professional dancing career.Julie taught for over a decade at both the Orange County High School for the Arts and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Through her guidance, Julie has numerous Young Arts winners and her students have gone on to study at the Juilliard School, USC/Kaufman, SUNY Purchase, Arts Umbrella, Cal Arts, Tisch at NYU, and Pace University just to name a few. Professionally, she has former students working in such companies as ATE9, Kyle Abraham, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Cirque Du Soleil, and on Broadway. Currently, Julie is in her 11th year serving on the performing arts faculty at the Windward School in Culver City, where she teaches, directs, and curates the dance program. Along with her full time work at Windward, she serves as the ballet director for Danceology, and as guest ballet faculty at various institutions across the nation. Since 2012 she has been an integral part of the artistic team at Francisco Gella Dance Works. Julie continues her work mentoring students in preparation for their entrance into the collegiate world through her College Preparatory Program that has developed into a nationwide program serving students and families. In 2013, through the Young Arts Foundation, President Obama and the White House named Julie one of the most influential arts teachers in the country for her mentorship of young dancers.https://franciscogelladance.com/college-career-prep/Instagram@missjulie1220FacebookJulie Rose FriedrichHey y'all! I'm Justine, the voice behind the DC:U pod and MNTR MGMT. After 15+ years in the industry as a choreographer, dancer, producer, educator and more, I'm now working closely with dance artists on professional development, business skills and digital enhancement. Curious? join the mntrU Crew. Help support the podcast! Subscribe and receive exclusive member benefits --> Pod Producer/SupporterConnect with me on Insta @mntr.mgmt
H'Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim. She creates everlasting music that deeply touches people, providing performances that exude genuine emotional energy. H'Atina has shared the stage with 5th Dimension, Jon B, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard (American Idol winner), DW3, Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer, The Amanda Castro Band, Bassist Darryl Williams, R&B Singer-Songwriter-Producer Erin Stevenson, and Guitarist Ray Fuller, amongst countless others. She offers a virtual concert experience like no other. During these concerts, she delivers her own style of unapologetic soul. This showcase will present her newest released single 'Foolish Heart' and will be spinning favorites from her album last recent 'Elements of a real man" On this show tune in...Go to her website at hatinasmuzick.com she has merch, and her youtube is great! Upcoming events and live performances will be mentioned for this year 2023.
Eva Gardner has made her own way in the music world and has played alongside some of the best in the music world including Cher, Gwen Stefani, and Moby to name a few, and has currently been with PINK for over a decade.Though she is the daughter of British rock royalty bassist Kim Gardner, Eva was never encouraged to pursue a career in music.Eva is also working on her own musical projects, which include a recent solo album, working with Julian Lennon.In 1993, legendary engineer/producer Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton) brings a Pignose amplifier and bass guitar to the Hollywood Hills home of British rock bassist, Kim Gardner. Kim, who was in The Creation and The Birds with Ron Wood, is surprised when Johns hands the bass guitar to his 14-year-old daughter, Eva. Johns then goes to turn up the volume on The Kinks' classic “You Really Got Me” and proclaims, “Now this is a solid bass line!” Eva never looked back. Eva began performing with live bands in her hometown of Los Angeles at the age of 14. Deciding to further her musical studies, she attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Eva continued her studies at UCLA, graduating with honors (Cum Laude), and earning a degree in Ethnomusicology.Gardner's professional career began when she toured and recorded as the original bassist in The Mars Volta in 2001/2002. Since then, Eva has performed and toured with numerous artists worldwide, including P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Tegan & Sara, Moby, and Veruca Salt. In 2014, Eva became the first female artist to have a signature bass with Fender. It has been released for public purchase and is available worldwide.Eva will be touring with P!nk later this year. Eva talks to Dino about her musical journey, playing with P!NK, what the music scene was like growing up, being the daughter of a music legend, songwriting, and more.Support the show
Creative M Projects Founder Melissa Sharee hosts featuring Joe Makkar - a talented actor and successful entrepreneur with a diverse range of experience and expertise. He began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age, performing on stage in theater productions and appearing in Walt Disney's first R-rated film, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, at the age of 12. He continued to hone his craft through training and education, attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and later earning both his undergraduate and MBA degrees from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business. All Rights Reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4theartists/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4theartists/support
God in the harmony of voices mingling together in song; being a person of color in the white world of choral music; God shining down on her at the age of five; being raised by her mother while her father followed his music; Kwanzaa; and owning her own identity in the age of Black Lives Matter. Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles is an award-winning American composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. She is a performing arts instructor at Harvard-Westlake Upper School in Studio City, CA. She is also the director of music at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena, CA. As a concert soprano soloist, studio vocalist for film and television, and professional ensemble singer, Dr. Robles has sung throughout the United States and the world. Her film, television, and video game credits include Glee, Tinkerbell: Pirate Fairy, Godzilla, Minions, Creed, The Lego Movie, Despicable Me 3, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Venom, Smallfoot, Frozen 2, Underwater, Mulan, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Dr. Robles holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, a Master of Music degree from CSU Northridge, a Bachelor of Music degree from CSU Long Beach, and she is a graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Zanaida's official website: Zanaida Stewart Robles Zanaida's Twitter: @znrobles Zanaida's Music: Zanaida on Soundcloud Official Website: nicholasdagosto.com Instagram: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow Twitter: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow LinkedIn: Nicholas D'Agosto Music by Sean Whalen, Art by Alexandra Delano
Three time Emmy Award-winning actress Sarah Joy Brown joined me in The Locher Room to look back at her incredible acting career that began at the young age of 19. Sarah created the role of Carly Corinthos and Claudia Zacchara on ABC's General Hospital. In addition to GH, daytime fans will recognize Sarah from her roles on As the World Turns (Julia Larrabee), The Bold and the Beautiful (Agnes Jones) and Days of Our Lives (Madison James). Sarah's career began at the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts and she graduated from both LACHSA's Theatre Department and Alexander Hamilton's Academy of Music. Sarah launched her professional career on her nineteenth birthday when she was cast as the series lead on children's series V.R. Troopers which aired in more than 30 countries around the world.Two years later, Sarah won the lead role of Carly on General Hospital. In five years on GH, Sarah was nominated for four Emmy awards and won three. Since leaving, Sarah has appeared on multiple hit television series and became a series regular on Cold Case. She followed Cold Case with a co-starring role in the blockbuster comedy "Big Mommas House" starring comedy legend Martin Lawrence.In 2008 Sarah returned to General Hospital in the newly created role of Claudia Zacchara for which she was nominated for another Emmy. In 2015 Sarah was nominated for an Emmy for her starring role in the independent web series Beacon Hill. Sarah currently stars on the Emmy winning series, Studio City, on Amazon Prime, for which she was again nominated for an Emmy in 2021. Sarah transitioned into directing during the summer of 2021 when she agreed to direct and edit ten episodes of a streaming audio drama from Violet Hour Media, the leading Horror Podcast network. The series is titled Red Ridding Hoods and is currently available across all audio streaming platforms.Original Airdate: 1/13/2022
H'Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim.This songstress is a proud 2020 Indie Soul Award Winner for "Newcomer of the Year". H'Atina's hit single "My Sunshine" reached #1 on the Indie Soul Charts in 2019, she is also a 2019 Indie Soul Choice Award Winner, and also obtained an endorsement with CAD Audio for their 3000 Series cordless microphone. She released her "Like A Butterfly" EP in 2017. H'Atina's music defines her and energizes her to give her audience the best of herself. She captivates her audience through her unique, soulful, sultry voice and her passionate performance, and she will win you over with her warm, humble, and kind spirit. H'Atina was interviewed on LadyDiva Live radio earlier this year presenting one of her newest singles 'Be Mine' which has reached the charts worldwide, now she is back, returning with a new album ' 'Elements of a man' tune in.....Support the show
Jaimee Kadish is a Southern California native from Santa Monica where she spent her youth playing a variety of team sports. She began her journey in movement training by attending Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where she studied classical modern dance, ballet, jazz and improvisational techniques. She pursued higher education in dance performance, completing her Bachelors in Fine Arts degree at California State University, Long Beach. After being diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a progressive eye condition, she pivoted her focus from dance performance to kinesiology and functional movement training. With a passion to deepen her knowledge of supporting young children through movement, she expanded her education, earning an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. While developing her skills and tools as a classroom teacher, she recognized the need for movement-based education in school and program settings. She founded her new nonprofit, In-Sight Outreach to empower the visually impaired and blind community through movement literacy. After understanding the mental and physical challenges of what it means to be visually impaired, she has embraced this new identity with compassion and curiosity and aims to encourage others to continue their journeys alongside her own.
H'Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim.This songstress is a proud 2020 Indie Soul Award Winner for "Newcomer of the Year". H'Atina's hit single "My Sunshine" reached #1 on the Indie Soul Charts in 2019, she is also a 2019 Indie Soul Choice Award Winner, and also obtained an endorsement with CAD Audio for their 3000 Series cordless microphone. She released her "Like A Butterfly" EP in 2017. H'Atina's music defines her and energizes her to give her audience the best of herself. She captivates her audience through her unique, soulful, sultry voice and her passionate performance, and she will win you over with her warm, humble, and kind spirit. H'Atina was interviewed on LadyDiva Live radio earlier this year presenting one of her newest singles 'Be Mine' which has reached the charts worldwide, now she is back, returning with a new album ' 'Elements of a man' tune in.....
Despite what we know about the value of infusing art and music into our children's lives, 1.3 million students in the United States do not have access to music education classes. Why aren't we investing more in arts programs that enrich children's lives and lead to success in other subjects? And what can we do to ensure more children are exposed to the transformative power of music and the arts? In this episode, Michael Powers, the music department chair at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, joins Kevin to explore how we can bring these programs to more kids and why it is vitally important that we do.
H'Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim. She creates everlasting music that deeply touches people, providing performances that exude genuine emotional energy. H'Atina has shared the stage with 5th Dimension, Jon B, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard (American Idol winner), DW3, Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer, The Amanda Castro Band, Bassist Darryl Williams, R&B Singer-Songwriter-Producer Erin Stevenson, and Guitarist Ray Fuller, amongst countless others. This songstress is a proud 2020 Indie Soul Award Winner for "Newcomer of the Year". H'Atina's hit single "My Sunshine" reached #1 on the Indie Soul Charts in 2019, she is also a 2019 Indie Soul Choice Award Winner, and also obtained an endorsement with CAD Audio for their 3000 Series cordless microphone. She released her "Like A Butterfly" EP in 2017. H'Atina's music defines her and energizes her to give her audience the best of herself. She captivates her audience through her unique, soulful, sultry voice and her passionate performance, and she will win you over with her warm, humble, and kind spirit. Her famous statement? “Music is my Zen.”Support the show
H'Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim. She creates everlasting music that deeply touches people, providing performances that exude genuine emotional energy. H'Atina has shared the stage with 5th Dimension, Jon B, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard (American Idol winner), DW3, Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer, The Amanda Castro Band, Bassist Darryl Williams, R&B Singer-Songwriter-Producer Erin Stevenson, and Guitarist Ray Fuller, amongst countless others. This songstress is a proud 2020 Indie Soul Award Winner for "Newcomer of the Year". H'Atina's hit single "My Sunshine" reached #1 on the Indie Soul Charts in 2019, she is also a 2019 Indie Soul Choice Award Winner, and also obtained an endorsement with CAD Audio for their 3000 Series cordless microphone. She released her "Like A Butterfly" EP in 2017. H'Atina's music defines her and energizes her to give her audience the best of herself. She captivates her audience through her unique, soulful, sultry voice and her passionate performance, and she will win you over with her warm, humble, and kind spirit. Her famous statement? “Music is my Zen.”
Anything is possible at any age! Kim Hale does it all and is kicking butt! She is going after her dance career and social media in full force at a sophisticated age and she is absolutely killing it. Kim Hale can inspire us all to take control of our own narratives and careers. In this episode, we really break down what it takes to be that hustler behind your career at any age. MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerKim Hale Website@mskimhaleKim Hale: Mentored by Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen, Kim Hale brings a 360-degree approach to her work as a performer, speaker, dance educator, and choreographer.Kim is featured as the "Pie Lady" in the 2020 Netflix holiday musical Christmas on the Square starring Dolly Parton, Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis and Treat Williams. She was also one of the Assistant Choreographers of the film directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen. Kim assisted Ms. Allen on Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl 2018 and performed in the Motown legend's 75th Birthday Concert at the Hollywood Palladium in 2019. Other recent credits include The Ellen Show, Grey's Anatomy as well as multiple episodes of The Late Late Show with James Corden choreographed by Emmy Award nominee Chloe Arnold. Kim appeared in the National Tour of Applause directed by Gene Saks and choreographed by Ann Reinking, pre-Broadway workshops of Chicago and Fosse, Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker as well as industrials for Shell Oil, State Farm, Harley Davidson and Redken. She served as Director and Choreographer of the 2nd Annual ANOC Awards Dinner and Gala which aired on NBC Sports and was part of the Creative Team of ESPN's Special Olympics 2015 Opening Ceremonies directed by Debbie Allen. Kim choreographed the original musicals Are You There God? It's Me, Karen Carpenter (LA), BJ ~ A Musical Romp (NYC), and The Bank of America Children's Tour Fractured Fairy Tales (NY). Other credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Dir./Chor.), Little Women (Asst. Dir./Chor.), For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough, The World Goes Round, Pippin, and Camp Rock The Musical.Kim spent five years as Assistant Professor of Dance in the BFA Musical Theater program at Syracuse University where she taught all levels of jazz, theater dance and ballet. She has also served on the dance faculty at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Chapman University, and as a guest teacher at The Edge in Los Angeles and Steps on Broadway in New York City. Kim enjoyed six years as an Agent in the Dance Education and Choreography Departments at The Movement Talent Agency (MTA). During that time, she toured the country with Revel Dance Convention scouting dancers for MTA. Kim recently founded Kim Hale | Public Relations which represents artists and creators at all stages of their careers.Kim was born in Torrance, CA and received her Bachelor's of Science from Wellesley College and Master's Degree from Syracuse University. She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity.
“Behind the Song: Songwriting as a Positive Practice in the Classroom” produced by Courtney Fortune @courtneyfortunemusic @songmakersessions – Courtney Fortune takes us behind the scenes of her songwriting class at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
In honor of our Season 3 Finale and Black History Month, we are fortunate to sit down with Malik Adunni, Co-author of Malik's Magic African Alphabet Hat. Malik and I discuss the importance of leading with and embodying kindness even in the face of adversity, our love of pineapples, and the value of traveling! We also discuss his journey of writing this book with his mother, which is an homage to his father who encouraged him to travel the world. ** Bio: Malik Adunni is a global connector, music maven, and co-founder of Gold Credentials, a platform that creates, collaborates with, and activates artists to work with brands to engage their fans. He has worked in music for over twenty years as a tour manager and event producer globally. He has helped produce three large-scale shows at Coachella and also worked at the Summit Series based in Utah. He is a proud alumnus of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and the University of California―Los Angeles, class of 1998. Malik serves on the Board of Directors of Beneath the Waves, a nonprofit research institute that focuses on ocean and shark conservation and has established numerous innovative art and marketing partnerships in the music and events space, including producing and launching the world's first NFT (non-fungible token) for ocean conservation efforts. He is on the UCLA Entertainment Industry Cabinet and is a Brand Ambassador for both Puppies Make Me Happy and Thanks You Made My Day. He is on the Board of Directors of The One Heart Movement, a global movement that brings people together through a shared vision of unifying our national and global community to help us better overcome our challenges and support those in need. Both Malik and The One Heart Movement are committed to being a driving force for good that transforms lives through wellness and mental health. In all that Malik does, he aims to spread happiness and positivity through his involvement. Malik has lived in London, England; Cape Town, South Africa; Sydney, Australia; and even Japan, where he taught English as a Jet Programme teacher in Kishiwada, Osaka. He considers himself a Global Ambassador, having traveled to forty-four different countries. He is thankful to have been able to create a book with his mother in honor of his father and for how traveling has helped him create a universal family around the world. #RebirthTheWorld Oni Adunni is a retired associate college professor whose perseverance enabled her to obtain a master's degree at age sixty-seven and to complete thirteen Los Angeles marathons after the age of fifty. She enjoys craft projects, cultural events, imparting wisdom, and travel. When Oni's husband Abdullar passed away, her son Malik―who was encouraged to travel by his dad―wanted to honor him by writing a children's travel book. Oni's gift of rhyme that comes into her brain like torrents of rain made her say yes; therefore, this collaborative book is dedicated to Abdullar, who knew travel is magic. While Oni is a New Yorker through and through, she now lives in Los Angeles. She has four children, four grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Follow him and pineapple, Sir Henry! ** This episode would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsor, Duck Duck Books, an Asian American mama-owned publisher equipping parents with sustainable products that inspire a diverse worldview, cultivate emotional intelligence, and introduce language learning for their little ones. Learn more at duckduckbooks.com
Leah Shane Dixon, The Spaces In BetweenShane Dixon is an artist in multiple media, whose diverse body of work explores fusion of oppositional polarities, transcendental themes, abstract symbolism, and humankind's unique role within the natural world. A graduate of Pratt Institute and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Shane draws from their bi-coastal life experience, informed by the rich tapestry of artistic, historic, cultural, literary, musical and filmic trends of both Los Angeles and New York City. A second generation computer geek, Shane fuses digital and video-based art making with the foundation art practices of drawing, painting, installation, and photography. In addition, Shane has curated many group art shows and other curatorial projects in Long Beach and Los Angeles.Shane's recent exhibitions include:Illuminations Loiter Galleries in Long Beach - An exhibit of Projections & a Mini-retrospective of last 18 yearsTEMPLE: Eternity in One Hour, 2004, a video within a round frameProjecting Possibilities July 2021 at The Helms Design Center, Los AngelesShane works in: acrylic painting, digital & abstract painting, video installation and projection art, plastic assemblage, visual music, art curation, music tutoring. And they explore: tessellations and color theory Shane has created digital works almost entirely for 18 years but recently they have been fusing digital and paint into a single object. Shane uses the pronouns They/He
Gary no longer lives in the Springfield area, but he was heavily involved with the Muni throughout the later part of the 1970s through the 1980s. Gary was a vocal music teacher with the Rochester High School and later Chatham Glenwood High School. He made his Muni debut as the vocal director for Bye Bye Birdie in 1976. Gary later went on to direct many shows, including Carousel in 1979, Show Boat in 1980, Grease in 1981, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in both 1983 and 1989, Evita in 1985, and The Wiz in 1987. Gary also served on the Muni's Board of Managers, including a stint as President. Gary left Springfield in 1991 and moved to Los Angeles where he taught at the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. His star pupil was Josh Groban, whom Gary cast as Tevye in a production of Fiddler on the Roof. Groban credits Gary as a teacher that deeply influenced him. Gary is now retired. Want to get involved in this project? Email history@themuni.org.
Sarah Joy Brown talks her time on "General Hospital", how she got her SAG card, what's next, and the very important audition where she was sent to the wrong place!About Sarah Joy Brown:Brown was born in Eureka, California to parents David and Pamela Brown. She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major. Her acting career began at the age of 19, when she was cast as Kaitlin Star on Saban's syndicated action adventure science fantasy series, VR Troopers. In 1996, she made a guest appearance in a 3-part episode of Power Rangers Zeo playing Heather Thompson, a girl who has a crush on the Red Ranger's secret identity, Tommy Oliver, but it never leads anywhere. An article in FOX Kids Magazine claimed a member of the VR Troopers cast would be quitting the series to become a part of the Power Rangers cast, however the aforementioned Zeo three-parter and Brad Hawkins voicing the Gold Ranger prior to the return of Austin St. John as Jason Lee Scott is the closest anything like this ever came to happening.In April 1996, Brown originated the role Carly Corinthos on the American ABC soap opera General Hospital. Brown "quickly became an overnight sensation" and received three Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Carly. She won for Outstanding Younger Actress in 1997 and 1998, was nominated in 1999,and won again for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2000. Brown returned to General Hospital on January 31, 2008 in the role of Claudia Zacchara left in mid October 2009. In 2010, she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination in the Lead Actress category for her work as Claudia Zacchara.After leaving General Hospital, Brown guest-starred on several television series, including Crossing Jordan, Strong Medicine and Without a Trace. She returned to daytime in the role of Julia Morrisey Larrabee on As the World Turns from August 2004 to March 2005, in which she appeared in 109 episodes. In 2004, Brown played the lead role of Kate Vignatti in the fact-based television movie The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story. She became a regular on the popular CBS crime drama Cold Case in the fall of 2005 but was let go after only a few months (she appeared in five episodes) with the series. In 2006, she starred in her first feature film, the comedy, Big Momma's House 2 and appeared in an episode of Monk the same year. Brown was also seen in the third season episode 12 of The Closer and on a 2007 episode of the Foxpolice drama K-Ville.In 2014, Brown played Massachusetts State Representative Katherine "Kate" Wesley in the soap opera web series Beacon Hill. She was nominated for a 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a New Approaches Drama Series,and won a 2015 Indie Series Award for Best Lead Actress (Drama) for the role.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isarahjoybrown/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahjoybrownFollow the show on social media! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/ Theme Music by Andrew Skrabutenas
Libby is joined once again by friend and former colleague, Connie St. John. Connie is founder and president of No Weapon Productions, which specializes in change your life entertainment ™ for film, television, stage productions, and live events. As an award-winning writer/director, she has written and directed over 100 stage and screenplays that have been produced and screened all over the world. She also heads the St. John Consulting Group and the Game Changers Experience, which provide leadership, training and consulting services for business leaders and individuals all over the world. This week, Libby and Connie discuss Diversity and Inclusion and share in topics like: Seeing black people as individuals Giving the benefit of the doubt Changing language in the context of racism When you should be asking yourself “would I say this about a white person?” Seeking to understand versus seeking to confirm stereotypes When to fight injustice with your wallet Different types of organizations when it comes to D&I Through her companies, Connie and her team have developed a unique blend of entertainment and business strategies to enhance productivity, strengthen employee engagement, develop successful branding and communication campaigns, and create innovative solutions for corporations and entrepreneurs. Connie proudly serves on the Foundation board for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where her son is an alum. She also serves on the board of the Women in Film & Video-DC organization, and is an advisory board member for NexxtOne Academy, a national nonprofit that prepares young people for careers in athletics, entertainment and fine arts. Based in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, Connie is a frequently sought-after public speaker, workshop leader, and business consultant. Connect with Connie: https://noweaponproductions.com/ https://stjohnconsultinggroup.com/ https://gamechangersexperience.com/ https://constantsthoughts.blogspot.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-st-john-stjohnconsultinggroup/ https://www.instagram.com/conniesaintjohn https://www.instagram.com/noweaponproductions https://www.instagram.com/game_changers_experience
Eva began performing with live bands in her hometown of Los Angeles at the age of 13. Deciding to further her musical studies, she attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Eva continued her studies at UCLA, graduating with honors and earning a degree in Ethnomusicology. Her professional career began when she toured and recorded as the original bassist in The Mars Volta in 2001/2002. Since then, Eva has performed and toured with numerous artists worldwide, including P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Tegan & Sara, Moby and Veruca Salt. In 2014, Eva became the first female artist to have a signature bass with Fender. It was released for public purchase and is available worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin is a veteran artist and educator who has dedicated his career to promoting diversity and access to the arts for all young people, and using arts education as a tool for individual and social transformation. He is a long time Angeleno, but originally from the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. The first in his family to attend and graduate college, Kevin received his Ph.D. in Cultural Studies, with an emphasis in Arts Education, from Claremont Graduate University; an MFA degree in Dance Choreography from the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance (WAC/D); and a BFA degree in Theatre Arts from Hofstra University. He is currently the Director of the UCLA Visual and Performing Arts Education (VAPAE) Program in the School of the Arts and Architecture, teaches Intro to Theatre classes to 9th graders at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and designed and directed the award-winning UCLA Summer High School Dance Theatre Intensive program for ten years. As an actor, Kevin portrayed the role of Claude in the European tour of Hair, John Wayne in Making a Disaster at Highways Performance Space, was a featured performer in Flashpoint: Stonewall at the Alex Theater (LA) and Carnegie Hall (NYC), and appeared in several roles in regional and touring companies of A Chorus Line; in addition, he took on featured roles in the film Crazy/ Beautiful and the television program ER, among others. Kevin was also the co-screenwriter for the film Northern Lights, starring Diane Keaton, based on a one person show that he co-wrote and directed. Deeply committed to public education and connected to the Los Angeles Unified School District, Kevin also holds a CA Clear teaching credential and taught English Language Arts, theatre arts and dance for eight years at John Marshall High School, where he founded the Theatre Workshop Program. Through working with hundreds of talented young artists as part of the Theatre Workshop program, Kevin developed unique methods for creating original multidisciplinary performance projects in collaboration with youth. Over the past two decades, Kevin has conceived, created, and presented at least 25 full-length devised, dance theatre, and multimedia video productions that have explored a range of socially relevant themes and topics. #OfLikeMindsPodcast #UCLA #Professor Intro.: 0:00 Check in, being back on campus.: 0:30 Adjusting to Covid.: 2:10 Potential to return to in person learning.: 5:41 Importance of in class learning.: 13:45 Effective teaching styles incorporated via zoom.: 25:08 Story time with Kevin!: 33:29 What it was like growing up? Arts Education's role in your life.: 41:35 What made you want to give back?: 51:52 What would you say to your thirteen-year-old self?: 57:48
For our Season 2 finale, producer Sammy Lopez joins us to talk about the recently launched Industry Standard Group, his experiences growing up in LA and going to see shows with his abuelita, and his love for the art of gathering. Sammy Lopez is a Latinx artist dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and stories through the arts. He is a producer, director, digital marketer, and social media manager working on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and online. He is on the producing and social media team for The Old Vic's A CHRISTMAS CAROL and co-produced BE MORE CHILL on Broadway. With Holtzman-Lopez Productions he is developing the new musicals GUN & POWDER (2020 World Premiere at the Signature Theatre), HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (In Development), BRADICAL (Zoom Edition now streaming on Broadway On Demand), as well as producing the Syracuse University Lewis Hecker Drama Showcase. As a social media manager, Sammy is on the team at Marathon Digital representing Broadway productions, regional theatres, and other live entertainment clients in New York City and he is the Chief Media Strategist of 10glo.com, a new website dedicated to promoting artists by removing traditional barriers of entry in theater. In Los Angeles, he spent time developing the social media strategy at Center Theatre Group's Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, in addition to working on the LGBTQIA+ Chicano activist/performer Dan Guerrero's acclaimed solo show GAYTINO. He is a Supporting Teaching Artist with CO/LAB Theater Group, a non-profit organization offering individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater and he is proud to be on the New 42 Board of Directors, opening new worlds to young people and families at the New Victory Theatre. Lopez is a founding member of The Industry Standard Group (TISG), a multicultural commercial investment and producing organization strategically formed to promote work reflecting diversity and increase the presence of BIPOC investors and producers in the commercial producing arts and entertainment field. Sammy is a graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. Connect with The Industry Standard Group https://www.theindustrystandardgroup.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TISG.Fund https://www.instagram.com/tisg_fund/ https://twitter.com/TISG_Fund Connect with Sammy (he/him) https://www.sammy-lopez.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlopez21/ https://www.instagram.com/shlopez21/ https://twitter.com/shlopez21 Connect with David (he/him) http://www.davidmendizabal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/its_daveed/ Connect with Joey (they/them) https://www.instagram.com/mxjoeyreyes/ https://twitter.com/mxjoeyreyes Follow The Sol Project http://www.solproject.org/about-us.html https://www.facebook.com/solprojectnyc/ https://www.instagram.com/solprojectnyc/ https://twitter.com/solprojectnyc This episode was mixed and edited by Iris Zacarías (she/her) https://www.iriszdesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/irismarcelina/
I’m so excited to speak with mom, actress and director, Marla Sokoloff! She has played rolls in many of our favorite shows from Full and Fuller House, The Practice, Hot in Cleveland, Greys Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and many more! Listen in as we talk about her struggles in her motherhood journey, and how hard it can be to be honest and open about those struggles in the public eye. We talk about her having to face almost losing her husband because of an emergency health crisis, her parenting, and so much more! About Marla Sokoloff: Born and raised in San Francisco, Marla Sokoloff moved to Los Angeles in 1994 and enrolled in the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts, where she studied theater and music. She won numerous awards and accolades for her singing, performing the national anthem at such high profile events as the Oakland A's baseball games and for the USO. Soon after moving to Los Angeles, Marla began landing roles on several popular television series including playing Lucy Hatcher on the legal drama television series The Practice, and Gia Mahan on Full House and Fuller House, Home Improvement, Party of Five, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and 7th Heaven. On the big screen, she has appeared in the films The Baby-Sitters Club, True Crime, and Whatever It Takes Dude, Where's My Car? , Sugar & Spice and Love on the Side. Marla is a mom to two girls, Elliotte and Olive and wife to musician Alec Puro. Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
We’re already living in the future of work and Anne is getting us ready for 2021! Anne Jacoby is a top creative thinking trainer who is excellent at helping businesses create the right culture that supports innovation, inclusion and creative thinking. In this episode you will learn: Why seeing creativity as a discipline will improve your innovation strategy How to establish a creative culture within your organization. How to improve 'inclusion and belonging' with your employees. Why the arts are critical with improving business skills Anne is among the best of the best and you will be empowered and informed to take your creative thinking to the next level personally and professionally! Springstreet Website Anne's LinkedIn Anne's Bio: Anne Jacoby is the CEO and founder of Spring Street, a firm on a mission to cultivate more creativity at work. Through workshops and learning programs, employees develop the mindsets and skill sets to build high performing and innovative corporate cultures. Anne is a creative builder. With an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, she brings over 15 years of business leadership, where she has launched and led new offices and corporate functions, and driven cultural change initiatives. Anne is a former professional singer, actor and dancer, passionate about arts education, and proudly serves on the foundation board of her high school, The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. She's also mom to her greatest creations: Caroline and Parker. This episode is sponsored by CAFFE Strategies, LLC , a global creative thinking development training center.
Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 125 with Madelyn Deutch. Writer, director, musician, actor, and film photographer from Los Angeles. Beginning in music, she attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a vocalist and received a BFA at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on scholarship. She then turned much of her focus to filmmaking - acting in films like 50-1 and her new one TEENAGE BADASS. Plus Madelyn made a mark in the mini-series Texas Rising and Cinemax's Outcast. That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists on three different podcasts. Like Its Live, Unplugged and Totally Uncut and View from the Writing Instrument found on all digital platforms.
Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 125 with Madelyn Deutch.Writer, director, musician, actor, and film photographer from Los Angeles. Beginning in music, she attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a vocalist and received a BFA at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on scholarship. She then turned much of her focus to filmmaking - acting in films like 50-1 and her new one TEENAGE BADASS. Plus Madelyn made a mark in the mini-series Texas Rising and Cinemax's Outcast.That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists on three different podcasts. Like Its Live, Unplugged and Totally Uncut and View from the Writing Instrument found on all digital platforms.
Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 125 with Madelyn Deutch. Writer, director, musician, actor, and film photographer from Los Angeles. Beginning in music, she attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a vocalist and received a BFA at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on scholarship. She then turned much of her focus to filmmaking - acting in films like 50-1 and her new one TEENAGE BADASS. Plus Madelyn made a mark in the mini-series Texas Rising and Cinemax's Outcast. That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists on three different podcasts. Like Its Live, Unplugged and Totally Uncut and View from the Writing Instrument found on all digital platforms.
Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 125 with Madelyn Deutch. Writer, director, musician, actor, and film photographer from Los Angeles. Beginning in music, she attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a vocalist and received a BFA at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on scholarship. She then turned much of her focus to filmmaking - acting in films like 50-1 and her new one TEENAGE BADASS. Plus Madelyn made a mark in the mini-series Texas Rising and Cinemax's Outcast. That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists on three different podcasts. Like Its Live, Unplugged and Totally Uncut and View from the Writing Instrument found on all digital platforms.
Hey it’s Arroe. This is Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 125 with Madelyn Deutch. Writer, director, musician, actor, and film photographer from Los Angeles. Beginning in music, she attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a vocalist and received a BFA at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on scholarship. She then turned much of her focus to filmmaking - acting in films like 50-1 and her new one TEENAGE BADASS. Plus Madelyn made a mark in the mini-series Texas Rising and Cinemax's Outcast. That’s Play It Forward. You can listen to the full conversations with these artists on three different podcasts. Like Its Live, Unplugged and Totally Uncut and View from the Writing Instrument found on all digital platforms.
Conductor and choral arranger ALEXANDER LLOYD BLAKE is the Founder and Artistic Director of Tonality (www.ourtonality.org), a new choral ensemble focused on spreading a message of unity, peace, and social justice through a culturally diverse choral setting. Blake also serves as the Principal Associate Conductor of the National Children's Chorus (www.nationalchildrenshorus.com), where he conducts both the Los Angeles and New York City branches of the oldest and most experienced singers. Blake’s role will soon include diversity engagement to work toward a more diverse choral membership within the organization. He also serves as the Choir Director at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) (www.lachsa.net). As an arranger, Blake’s Wade in the Water was a featured arrangement at the North Carolina Music Educators Association convention in 2013 and is published with Santa Barbara Music Publishing. Blake has recently been requested for a commission by the New York City professional ensemble called Inspire to write a work on environmental justice. Blake was recently accepted in the Romano Gandolfi International Choral Conducting Competition in Parma, Italy as one of two conductors from the United States. Other musical activities include an opera conducting premiere at the 2019 Prototype Festival in New York City, and preparing choirs for live performances with UCLA Center for the Art of Performance. Performances include MacArther Fellow Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music and Holiday Sauce concerts and soon Rachel Fuller’s Animal Requiem and Alex Somers’ Dawson City: Frozen Time Live!Film and TV Credits include singing on the soundtrack of Jordan Peele's "US," Disney’s “Lion King”, and Pixar’s upcoming “Spies in Disguise” film scheduled for release in December 2019. Blake also worked as the choral contractor and vocal arranger for Andy Grammer’s performance at the 2019 ARDYs (Radio Disney Awards).Blake completed the Doctorate in Musical Arts degree at the University of Southern California in 2019. His Master of Music was completed at the University of California Los Angeles in 2014 and Balck completed a Vocal Performance degree at Wake Forest University in 2010. Blake studied conducting at USC with Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe and Dr. Nick Strimple, he has previously studied with Donald Neuen, Dr. Brian Gorelick, Dr. David Hagy, and Dr. David Connell. He has studied composition with Dr. Dan Locklair and choral arranging with Morten Lauridsen.www.facebook.com/alexanderlloydblakeIG: alexanderlblakeTwitter: @AlexanderLBlakewebsite: www.alexanderlblake.com
Season 2 | Episode 4 - Sabine speaks with Xochitl and the topic of discussion is Femme Visibility. JOIN PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/atribecalledqueer Follow A Tribe Called Queer: www.atribecalledqueer.com Instagram | Facebook atribecalledqueer@gmail.com About Xochitl: Bio: Xochitl Oliva (she/her/hers) is a queer librarian, artist, performer, and activist. Her photos have been published in Giant Robot, Zyzzyva, Gothtober, and The Mills Quarterly. She is the illustrator and co-creator of the fine press book, Body of Text, the 2000 winner of the international book arts competition, Love Letter to Guttenberg. She has performed with the feminist performance art collective, Toxic Titties. For years, she was an organizer of Midnight Ridazz, a creative collaborative bicycle ride in Los Angeles. She is a co-founder of Dyke Day LA and the Los Angeles Public Library's LGBTQIA Services Committee. Xochitl was the head of the Los Angeles Public Library's Digitization & Special Collections Department for the last 5 years. She is a graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Mills College, and UCLA. The center of her Universe is her beautiful talented wife, Mabell. Mentioned In The Episode: 80's Aids Epidemic APLA Toxic Titties Cassils
Madison Shepard is a stand-up, writer, and actor. She’s appeared on Comedy Central’s The New Negroes. She’s performed at The S.F. Sketch Fest, Broke LA, and Laugh Riot Grrrl Festival. She studied acting at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, in London. Madison is soon to release her debut EP “Goodnight Silverlake.” Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the I’m Not Joking community today: petermcgraw.org Peter McGraw Twitter Peter McGraw LinkedIn
Madison Shepard is a stand-up, writer, and actor. She’s appeared on Comedy Central's The New Negroes. She’s performed at The S.F. Sketch Fest, Broke LA, and Laugh Riot Grrrl Festival. She studied acting at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, in London. Madison is […]
With her debut Mack Avenue Records album CRIME ZONE (available October 12), next generation Los Angeles pianist Connie Han has created an edgy blend of modern and traditional jazz. Han’s parents, both practicing classical musicians, instilled an appreciation for music and a strong work ethic in Han very early on, enrolling her in piano lessons at the age of five. “Learning the piano as a child was a gift. By the time I became interested in jazz at the age of 14, I had great technical proficiency on my instrument allowing me to focus all my energy on the more sophisticated elements of jazz music. More importantly, I was able to tackle the social equation of learning how to play with others. It takes a lot of time and patience to internalize the essence and heartbeat of jazz.” The 22-year-old’s connection to jazz began at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where she met and was mentored by drummer Bill Wysaske, who produced CRIME ZONE and has also become the musical director of her trio. Han shares her LACHSA alumni status with several major players in the entertainment industry such as Josh Groban, Jenna Elfman, Christina Milian and GRAMMY® Award-nominated jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton. After a three-week stint at UCLA, Han immediately began her professional piano career at 17-years-old; a step that Han believes gives her an overall edge against many players her age. “Because I never received training from a formal jazz piano teacher, most of my musical perspective actually came from interacting with a professional drummer when I was just a youngling, trying to hang on for dear life. I think that experience has given me a unique edge which informs the heavily percussive elements of my playing.
iTalk movies is a long-form interview series featuring leading members of the film community. Host Tami Goveia interviews Madelyn Deutch about his new film "The Year of Spectacular Men," on iTalk Movies. The Year of Spectacular Men: Story of Izzy Klein, a young woman fresh out of college as she strikes up and ruins relationships with several men, and struggles to navigate the failures of post-college adulthood, leaning on her mother and older sister for support. Madelyn Deutch: is a writer, actor, director, and musician from Los Angeles, California. Beginning as a singer, she spent a large part of her childhood performing on stage in charity events. This prompted her admission into the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where she began writing her own music and participating in institutions like the Grammy Ensemble, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and winning the esteemed Silver Award from the National Foundation for the Advance --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Native Angelino, H’Atina, Released her debut EP in 2002, and the single from the album, “Change” was an immediate hit. But her love of music and singing started years earlie at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where she studied performance, chorus, musical theatre, songwriting, and vocal jazz...and learned to develop herflexible voice to carry rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, and musical theatre. In 2016 her single "Easy to Love You" was #1 for 16 weeks on radiomusic.com charts. She followed up with the Like A Butterfly EP and immediately caught the attention of smooth jazz and soul DJs in the U.S. and U.K. She has performed on BET Live! and in venues and festivals nationwide. She is a 2006 Southern California Music Awards Nominee for Best R&B, and was voted MVP for her role in the jazz musical, Smokey Joe's Cafe in 2008. Jail Guitar Doors is a California non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and opportunities to help rehabilitate prisoners. In 1977, punk rock pioneers, The Clash, recorded “Jail Guitar Doors,” a song detailing the imprisonment of their hero and fellow musician, the MC5’s Wayne Kramer. In 2009, musicians/activists Wayne Kramer and Billy Bragg joined forces to create Jail Guitar Doors USA, which works with social service groups to help people in prison reconnect with the outside world through music. ?Joining us will be Wayne Kramer and Ken Hartman, a convicted felon who earned to college degrees while in prison for 35 years is the author of Mother California. A memoir that chronicles his story from conviction to redemption. Hartman is the first Jail Guitar Doors disciple to be hired by the organization.
HBS 029 Interview with Sandi McCree | Actress On BET - The New Edition Story, & HBO's The Wire (aka Delonda Brice) Actress, youth advocate and educator, Sandi McCree, known for her edgy, street-tough performance as "Delonda Brice" on HBO's The Wire, has been on the front line of arts education and media literacy for over 21 years years. McCree began acting at age 4 growing up in Washington, D.C. where she gained love for storytelling. She went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Film and Television from the University of Maryland and her Master's in acting from Case Western Reserve University. McCree furthered her dramatic studies at the National Shakespeare Conservatory in New York and the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England. It was during her time at Case Western where McCree developed her approach of Multimedia Arts Focused Prevention Education through the formation of her organization The Thought Provoking Arts Company (TPAC). TPAC was commissioned by Case Western Reserve University to develop original arts-based programs aimed at providing prevention awareness activities for the student body with an emphasis on freshmen residents. TPAC's mission to provide comprehensive arts education and art focused prevention programming to children was fulfilled in McCree's work with multiple Ohio Public School Districts, Cuyahoga Community College, the Center for Families and Children in Cleveland Ohio and Pin Points Theatre, a national educational touring company in Washington, DC, where she served as Eastern Regional Director. Meanwhile, McCree's professional career took two mutually beneficial tracks as actress and arts educator. While performing across the country in stage productions such as The Exonerated, Fires in the Mirror and the one woman show The Gimmick, McCree was simultaneously writing and presenting on childhood education. She co-authored Artful Strategies for Prevention Education Group Work with Adolescent African-American Girls at the 23rd International Symposium on Social Work with Groups and in 1999 presented Using a Psychosocial Network to Empower Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Anemia to Maximize Life's Opportunities for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. McCree's work on stage and in education led to her serving as Media Liaison for the National Black Media Coalition. Her TV credits include The Closer Cold Case and Criminal Minds yet it is her work on HBO's The Wire that embodies the marriage of her passion for acting/storytelling with youth advocacy. Against type, McCree portrays "Delonda Brice," a villainous, misguided mother who would rather see her son selling drugs on the streets in order to support her ghetto fabulous lifestyle than attend and excel at school. Such a character couldn't be further from McCree's own and she's been able to use this deviant role as a platform for her dedication to the supportive development of young minds. McCree was a Producer of "BeBop to Hip-Hop" an educational performance at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz were she holds the position of Special Projects Coordinator. She recently appeared in the award-winning documentary "Keep On Keepin On" produced by the legendary Quincy Jones. Sandi performs weekly with several improv troupes including Most Humble. She can be seen weekly at such venues as: The Groundlings Theater, Second City, iO West, The Clubhouse, Asylum Lab, Danger Room and Neon Venus. In November 2013, Most Humble is the 8-time defending champion of Second City Hollywood's Thunderdome Improv Cagematch show. In the Summer of 2015, Sandi McCree was invited to join the prestigious Sunday Company at The Groundlings. Sandi McCree is has taught and directed students at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts and she teaches theatre arts at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Links to Sandi McCree: Twitter @SandiMcCree Instagram @sandimccree BET.com: The New Edition Story The Wire on HBO: The WIRE Thank You for checking out Hollywood Breakthrough Show | Follow us on Twitter @TheBreakThur This podcast main purpose is to serve up positive information. Join us at Hollywood Breakthrough Show, as we interview some of the most talented people in the business, which names you may, or may not know! But you have seen their work! Whether they're well- established veterans of the business, or current up and comers, these are the people who are making a living in Hollywood. 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a'Nae Bio: Ja'Nae was born in Los Angeles home to the City of the Angels. At the tender age of 3, Ja'Nae began singing and her family recognized she had talent. At the age of 9 she moved to the Windy City, and settled on the Southside of Chicago. The mean urban streets of Chicago was a harsh reality to Ja'Nae reality that music would be her pathway to a better life. It was there on in the Windy City where she continued to expounded on her vocal abilities with the world renowned Soul Children of Chicago. She began traveling with the famous gospel choir performing abroad in Norway, Israel, Spain and France. This led to several opportunities for Ja'Nae to open up for artist like R. Kelly, Mindless Behavior, Syleena Johnson and Fantasia. Ja'Nae is influenced by several artist such as Aaliyah, Minnie Riperton, Chris Brown, Rhianna and Jhene Aiko. At the age of 14, Ja'Nae moved back to Los Angeles with her family to attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). It was there where she became vocally training in Opera and Jazz. When asked about life in music Ja'Nae said, “Music is my passion! I've been working all my life for this moment to finally come for me to pursue my music career as a solo artist." Ja'Nae has now released her debut single "Keep It 100" which is causing an industry buzz. Whether it's in the studio working on new music, Ja'Nae gives you her heart and soul in each lyric of her music Production Team: Songwriter: Maurice Carmon a.k.a SpaazzTheWriter Producer: Co-P a.k.a Hidden Vanilla Business Contact/Booking Inquiry: Darian@dpmusicmanagement.com Social Sites: https://twitter.com/OfficialJaNae https://soundcloud.com/bjrknc https://instagram.com/theofficialjanae
The Cake House (Vintage) Part mystery, part compelling coming-of-age tale, The Cake House is a riveting debut novel that re-imagines the classic story of Hamlet amidst the hills of suburban Los Angeles. Rosaura Douglas's father shot himself when her mother left him . . . or at least that's the story everyone is telling. Now her mother has remarried and Rosie is trapped in a new home she calls "The Cake House," a garish pink edifice that's a far cry from the cramped apartment where she grew up. It's also the house where her father died--a fact that everyone else who lives there, including her mother, Dahlia, and her mysteriously wealthy stepfather, Claude, want to forget. Soon, however, her father's ghost begins to appear; first as a momentary reflection in a window, then in the dark of night, and finally, in the lush garden behind the house where Rosie spends most of her days. After he warns her that Claude is not to be trusted, Rosie begins to notice cracks in her new family's carefully constructed facade. Dahlia is clearly uncomfortable in her marriage; her stepbrother, Alex, is friendly one second, distant the next, and haunted by troubles of his own; and Claude's business is drawing questions from the police. And as the ghost becomes increasingly violent--and the secrets of The Cake House and her family's past come to light--Rosie must finally face the truth behind the losses and lies that have torn her life apart. Praise for The Cake House "Intense and savagely beautiful, Latifah Salom's The Cake House grabs you, then grabs you harder. The magic of this suburban-gothic literary thriller is the scale on which it's done—small and absolutely terrifying. An accomplished, mesmerizing debut." —Janet Fitch, author of White Oleander “Reading The Cake House, I vividly saw the whole edifice rising up before me, latticework covering a multitude of sins. A wonderful, chewy, complicated book that doesn't flinch from danger or pain but rejects despair.” —Naomi Novik, author of Uprooted and the bestselling Temeraire series “The Cake House is a gem of a novel: a mystery wrapped in a cloak of family dysfunction with subtle Shakespearean trim expertly woven in by an incredibly gifted debut novelist. Rosaura is a heroine with spunk and a vulnerability so endearing I missed her the second I closed the book for the final time. Salom has written a dazzling coming-of-age tale that will resonate long after you reach the end.” —Elizabeth Flock, New York Times bestselling author of Me & Emma and What Happened To My Sister “Tense, shocking, and seductively dark, The Cake House is a brand-new twist on a classic story—an urban reinvention of a Shakespearean tale.” —Rebecca Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of The Kingdom of Childhood Latifah Salom was born in Hollywood, California to parents of Peruvian and Mexican descent. As a teenager she attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and she holds degrees from Emerson College, Hunter College, and from the University of Southern California's Masters of Professional Writing program. She currently lives in Los Angeles.
Getting into college as an artist is an art in and of itself. In this installment of Access College, we delve into the particulars of the college admissions process for budding artists. We talk with arts admissions experts from UCLA, CalArts, and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and spend time with a young filmmaker whose was recently accepted to the film program at the San Francisco Art Institute. Along the way, we learn about some of the key ingredients to any successful college application.
H'Atina (pronounced Ah-Teena), the “H” is silent. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she is a soulful singer-songwriter who attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Her vocal background and abilities include rhythm & blues, pop, funk, neo-soul, jazz, Latin jazz, adult contemporary, and musical theatre, and she has an amazing vocal range and tone. Every time she opens her mouth she will give you a serious soulful ear-gasim. She creates everlasting music that deeply touches people, providing performances that exude genuine emotional energy. H'Atina has shared the stage with 5th Dimension, Jon B, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard (American Idol winner), DW3, Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer, The Amanda Castro Band, Bassist Darryl Williams, R&B Singer-Songwriter-Producer Erin Stevenson, and Guitarist Ray Fuller, amongst countless others. This songstress is a proud 2020 Indie Soul Award Winner for "Newcomer of the Year". H'Atina's hit single "My Sunshine" reached #1 on the Indie Soul Charts in 2019, she is also a 2019 Indie Soul Choice Award Winner, and also obtained an endorsement with CAD Audio for their 3000 Series cordless microphone. She released her "Like A Butterfly" EP in 2017. H'Atina's music defines her and energizes her to give her audience the best of herself. She captivates her audience through her unique, soulful, sultry voice and her passionate performance, and she will win you over with her warm, humble, and kind spirit. Her famous statement? “Music is my Zen.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ladydiva-live-radio/exclusive-content
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