If you feel like you have to always "keep it together" and only show only your most confident and bulletproof self, then . . . don't. Watch this video below and listen to Raz's Kennedy's story instead. This is one of my favorite podcast episodes that I've made so far because of how much Raz was eventually willing to share with me . . . and how much more respect I had more him because of it. When I was cutting this episode together, sitting in my cozy basement, all alone at th

It doesn't matter how experienced an actor or speaker you are, sometimes it is just not that easy to sound super fresh when you're w

I firmly believe that artists are today's shamans. Here are 15 reasons why. And I think you'll LOVE #15 ;) 15 Reasons Why Artists Are Today's Shamans We take people on an emotional journey. We consider ourselves outsiders like shaman who live on the "outskirts of the village." We are highly sensitive and sometimes know things we shouldn't necessarily know. Practicing our craft is like a daily spiritual practice. We tend to be tree huggers. We translate messages cryptically th

We think of being an artist as glamorous, powerful, and fun. . . and there is that. Sometimes. But there is also the bitter truth to fame. The exhilerating ride that is like a roller coaster you can't get off. Or you fear getting off. Or you have anxiety about being on in the first place. It's been an exciting 6 years since I started to officially call myself a Creativity Coach back in 2012. And working with hundreds of artists has given me great insight into the pain of

Just 10 days to go until the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast launches on Valentine's Day! I'm completely obsessed with it here in my little artists' cave, editing and compiling all these great interviews and materials, and I just can't keep my enthusiasm to myself so, . . . I wanted to share a sneak preview of what I've been working. Here's a little excerpt from last night's recording session. As artists, actors, musicians, dancers, writers, directors and producers, we ha