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THIS is history right here; past, present, and future.  I am honored to be co-hosting this episode with my dear friend and long time (tour time) bookend, Ava Bernstine Mitchell (aka Ava Flav).  Ava is a journalist, world renowned dancer, choreographer and educator, podcast host and much more!  In this episode, Ava and I go down memory lane AND look to bright and wealthy futures with the one and on...

Many of us are missing a big slice of the pie when it comes to jumping in the freestyle circle… we are missing a big slice of dance history in general!  We are missing the CONTEXT. Leave it to my guest, Moncell Durden, to give you the full 360, and then some.  We are kicking off Black History Month, by going below the surface.   Moncell is a dance educator, choreographer, ethnographer, embodied hi...

Over 100 million viewers world wide, 6 minutes to set up, about $833,000.00 PER MINUTE in production costs, NO SECOND TAKES. NO PRESSURE RIGHT? This is what I live for. This is what WE live for. This is (literally) what Champions are made of. This episode is a collection of spectacular Super Bowl Halftime Show Stories from a few of my favorite dance types, Victor Rojas, Brittany Parks, and Chris D...

This episode is all about mining one precious resource, COMMITMENT.   The dictionary defines Commitment as “The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.” That is a very neat and tidy way to explain such a dynamic spectrum of being!  I see commitment as a sliding scale, and I see the WTMM Team dialing up our commitment to racial equity.  Happy first episode of Black History Mo...

My guest on this episode is one of the reasons I am hopeful for the future of dance… and for the world!   She is bright, wise, beautiful, and  a master of her craft from a young age.  Today, we are joined by Galen Hooks!   We dig into The Galen Hooks Method and making “good choices” on the job, activism and the responsibility of artists, and the value of following your gut. So, get your notepad re...

My guest in this episode, Matty Peacock, works closely with more than “some” of today’s most influential pop sensations.  The most influential thing about him, however, is not his resume…  It is his respect for the work, the mystery, and the collaboration within the process.   From performing to choreographing and directing Matty shares *almost* all of his secrets and stories that land him where h...

There are thousands of articles and podcasts and videos about New Year’s resolutions.  You can find countless lists like “Top 4 (or 5, or 15, or 30) Reasons Resolutions Don’t Work”.  You’ll find even more lists of how to keep them!  Well, in this episode, I give you ONE.  ONE REASON why you aren’t seeing your goals through and ONE sure fire way to make sure you do.  This one goes out to all of my...

  My year + of doing daily changed my life more than any other project to date.   It helped me redefine creativity.  It helped me put perfectionism in the passenger seat.  It got me better acquainted with my talents and my taste.  Exactly one year ago, in episode one and two of the podcast, I went deep on Doing Daily. I encourage you go back and get all the juicy details, but today, we are approac...

    Show Notes: Quicklinks: Vulfpeck Christmas in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5K3UgrPdbQ Raspberry Sumac Snickerdoodles: https://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2019/11/sumac-snickerdoodles Get The New Jim Crow, White Fragility, How to be Anti-Racist, and Changing the Conversation from one of these independent black owned bookstores: https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-own...

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Show Notes Quick Links: Music Man Max Winnie: https://www.instagram.com/themaykit/ For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE   Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok  View Full Episode Transcript

Show Notes: Quick Links: Fireplay: https://www.fireplay.com/ Nick and Fireplay on Instagram! Metallica Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffxpc6hgc9Q&feature=youtu.be Roger Deakin’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-deakins/id1510638084?i=1000474476812 For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RE...

Show Notes: Quick Links: Liv’s Music Video, “OVER” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmEXH0oHAR0 Work with RAab Stevenson: https://kimadproductions.com/?page_id=50 Voice Goodies: Throat coat tea:  https://amzn.to/37ORrRF 10:23 Throat comfort tea :  https://amzn.to/2K1tcY7 10:24 Menuca Honey:  https://amzn.to/2VQfwBW 10:24 Airwaves Gum:  https://amzn.to/37MX0jy 10:25 Grethers:  https://amzn.to/3qDy...

For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE   Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok  View Full Episode Transcript  

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What happens when the commercial industry doesn’t make you happy anymore… Reinvention, that’s what!  My guest this week is a pro at exactly that.   Diana Matos bridges the space between street and commercial dance.  She dives into the importance of using her creative voice, and the challenges of having a company with members all over the world.  We also go deep on the difference between SELFISH an...

Quick Links: “ Money Michelle” for Bookkeeping: delegatedbookkeeping.com Riley Higgins Silent Disco: https://www.instagram.com/rileyhiggins29/ Toni Basil Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmwrNFEzKj9BS45SN41mdIunfcr_sssT9   The Money Book: https://amzn.to/3n6zCDr The Art of Learning: https://amzn.to/3eJpX2T John Baldessari : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU7V4GyEuXA For more DANA...

Show Notes: Quick Links: The New York Branch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG31kHqjdIS/ Episode 17: https://www.thedanawilson.com/podcast/ep-17-the-process-of-processing For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE   Stay connected with us on...

Show Notes Quick Links: CLI 2020 Experience: https://2020-experience.clistudios.com/ Dexter Carr’s Clothing Line: https://dextercarr.com/shop For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE   Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok  View Full Episode...

Show Notes: Quick Links: NYCDA: http://nycdance.com/ Steps on Broadway: https://www.stepsnyc.com/ NYCDA Foundation: http://nycdance.com/foundation Outliers:https://amzn.to/3595MXQ The Creative Habit: https://amzn.to/35cC04i For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and...

Show Notes Quick Links: Heather Morris: https://www.instagram.com/heatherrelizabethh/ CLI 2020 Experience: https://2020-experience.clistudios.com/ For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE   Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok  View Full Ep...

Show Notes Quick Links: https://www.vote.org/   Pledge to register to vote: https://www.vote.org/pledge-to-register/ Become a poll worker: https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote#section-sign-up Check registration: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ Register to vote: https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/ Register reminders: https://www.vote.org/election-reminders/ Polling place: https://...

Show Notes: Quick Links: Mental Health Resources: National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml Substance Abuse and Mental Health Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/ Mental Health America Alternative Medicine: https://www.mhanational.org/comp...

Show Notes Quick Links: The Overactive Listener by Caitlin Reilly: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpuG81pnQs/ Dr. Katrina Ubell’s Podcast: https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast/ Man Talks Podcast: https://mantalks.com/ In the Heights: https://www.intheheights-movie.com/ For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER T...

Show Notes Quick Links: Joshua Smith: https://www.instagram.com/dancer_boysmith/ CLI 2020 Experience: https://2020-experience.clistudios.com/ For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE   Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok  View Full Episode...