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After some great feedback from last week’s episode, I decided to take a deeper dive on ambition. Can you have too much? Can you have too little? How do you know when to turn it on and off? Listen to this episode and you can become the traffic cop of your ambition intersection. Show Notes: Take Jillian’s Schmitz Class at PAC Donate to the Words That Move Me Community For more DANA For coaching with...

Are you someone who is constantly setting new goals for yourself? Have you ever considered not having any ambition? On this week’s episode I explore a world without ambition. We take a look at life when you’re not always striving to get better. What else could be out there that we’re missing? Take a listen and find out. Show Notes: Watch Evan Finds The Third Room Official Music Video For more DANA...

WTMMCOMM made a movie and you can watch it! (and hear about the process) In today’s episode I am joined by special guests, The Seaweed Sisters, Eric Scholesser, Brandon Mathis, and Hok to answer live questions about our films. You’ll learn about what it takes to put your film in a theater, how you can strengthen your tastes, and what a DCP is. All films from this screening can be found in our show...

Choreography, and movement direction and movement coaching… OH MY!!! Today, I am breaking down the differences between the three… To me! This subject is very near and dear to my heart because movement coaching lights me up in a way that nothing else does. For me, it is the center circle of the Venn diagram of Teaching, Training, Dancing, Acting, and Translating. I could talk about this all day, bu...

This week is MORE Toogie. This is the first half of my two hour conversation with the sensational Toogie. We talk about her move from Miami to Los Angeles and what her process looks like choreographing for stars like Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, and more. This episode is not to be missed so dig in now! Show Notes: Help Toogie meet her fundraising goal Read about Billboard’s Top 12 Choreograp...

Meet Toogie! She’s on Billboard’s top 12 list for the most iconic music video choreography featuring her work on Dua Lipa’s “New Rules”. She is a fantastic human with a great heart and I loved talking with her… so much that this became a two parter! In this episode Toogie and I talk about her new show “Metanoia” premiering June 23-26 2022 honoring her late mother. Listen in to part one of this con...

Our guest today, Jamila Glass, has many gifts, but perhaps the most useful is her ability to see the big picture AND the small details. She also values the human experience above all else, and THAT is exactly why she is the best person to talk about bridging the gaps between people… And skill sets… The commercial and company worlds, and of course, cultural and racial divides.   Here is what you’ll...

James Alsop is a choreographer and teacher who knows the value of owning your truth, your identity, your wholeness. She has created some seriously earth shaking work and doesn’t show any signs of stopping. In this episode, we talk about her affirming transition, her thoughts on working in New York vs LA and commercial work vs. Broadway ANNNND the lessons she learned from Beyoncé that have trickled...

There are no words available to speak highly enough of this week’s guest! She is the founder and creative director of Dorrance Dance, she is a MacArthur Fellow (a.k.a. “Genius Grant” recipient), Princess Grace Award winner, and matter of fact, I’ll stop with the awards right now because there are too many to list. Michelle is exceptional, masterful, and generous in so many ways. In this episode, s...

Mandy Moore brings movement to mega musical movies, TV shows, commercials and beyond… But let’s be clear, she does WAY MORE than make up steps. This episode digs into Mandy’s path to mastery, her process, her team and style of leadership, and yes, even her struggles. We talk about what it means to be a woman head of department in show business and, yes, we have a great time and laugh a lot while d...

This week’s guest, Katie Schaar has done the tours, the TV shows, the big award shows, THE SUPER BOWL (#nbd) and she has worked with some of today’s biggest stars (Tom Cruise and Cher, to name a few…). She’s truly done it all, and the thing she is most passionate about is MAKING MOVEMENT MAKE SENSE and keep it SAFE for all people.     Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: What Katie encourages...

This month, I want to unpack MASTERY, and I am inviting some of my heavyweight champion super master friends to help me. In this episode, I dig into what mastery means to me, why I stopped considering myself a master, and why I am recommitting to the pursuit of mastery! Here’s what you’ll learn: The 6 defining qualities of a master My movie and book recommendations for inspiration along your pursu...

Y’all, I’m not gunna lie… For a 20 minute episode, this one hits HARD. If you’re a person who struggles with family dynamics, this one’s for you!   Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your parent / caregiver has such a special way of getting under your skin Why so many of us revert to acting like children when we visit with parents How to better care for yourself AND them when your buttons get pushed Th...

Today, we’re talking about how to decide on and use your personal style to introduce your values and taste, AND build consistency and trust… Without saying a word. Here’s what you’ll learn: The FIVE things that can rob you of your personal style My 2 out of 3 rule for deciding what to buy, wear, use, or loose My super secret commercial audition wardrobe accessory A self tape style tip that will sa...

How do you develop your personal style in dance? Today my guest Shaun Evaristo, choreographer for Miquel, Pharrell, and many many more, talks to me about where he got his signature style from. Who does it come from? How do you describe it?  Shaun talks through his process of finding himself as a dancer/choreographer and as a human. Get ready to dive deep on the topics of freestyle, process, and go...

  Welcome to Aesthetic April listeners where we will be taking a deep dive into personal style. Are you happy with your personal style? Have you ever thought about changing your style? What influences your style? Well before we get there let’s define what you think personal style is.  I will talk to you through my style guide. You’ll learn a bit about what I think about what clothes you can wear w...

Michelle De Castro (or Money Michelle as listeners know her) joins me on the podcast today, and YES we definitely talk MONEY. Michelle is my personal bookkeeper and personal superhero when it comes to tax time. As the USA is gearing up for tax season on April 18th, Michelle gives us her best tips on tackling taxes and even some advice on getting  a head start for tax season next year! How does a c...

Have you ever wondered, “where do productions like Ariana Grande’s tour or Wicked get their money from?” Us too! Nikole Vallins, producer of The Dancing With The Stars Live 2022 Tour, came onto the pod to demystify the process of producing. You’ll learn where exactly that money comes from, what it goes towards, and how she uses it to create and maintain the best team for the job.  Nikole also gets...

We’ve all heard the “starving artist” narrative; you work, you struggle, and you end up broke trying to pursue your dreams. Geri here is proof that that no longer has to be your story. You can be an artist AND be paid a living wage.  In this episode Geri Brown, certified fundraising expert and owner of companies such as; The Dance Education Equity Association & Liberate Artists, shares her top...

Last week’s episode taught you how to calculate your fixed expenses, your past three years AGI, and your total debt.  Now, we are talking about how to evaluate your spending so you can accomplish your biggest, boldest, wildest dreams. Using a modified version of one of my favorite exercises from The Money Book (by Joseph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan), you’ll learn how to use (very) basic math and m...

Welcome to Money March 2022! If you’re interested in making money moves, you have to know where you stand. This is the first episode of a five part series and we are starting with the essentials. Today you’ll learn about the three numbers you need to know in order to frame your current financial snapshot. If you have money goals, you must start with a clear and honest picture of where you are now....

Joining me on the pod today is the kid orange himself, Brian Nicholson! Brian is one half of the creative duo, with his twin brother Scott, for all your favorite pop stars. We get to talking about the importance of his family bond and how Brian managed to find a healthy work life balance amongst all of his iconic moments on stage. If you’re looking for a new way to show up to auditions, classes, a...

Buckle up everyone! This week’s guest is one of the most mentioned people on the podcast and one of the most influential people in my creative life! Gary Imhoff was my acting teacher for many years, but he is much much more than an acting teacher, and in this episode we dig into much much more than performing! We talk about willingness and winning, technique and teaching, and yes, we also talk abo...

This marks a FIRST, but certainly not the last Words That Move Me Community HAPPY HOUR!  Wine isn’t the only thing sparkling in this episode my friend.  I come ALIVE talking about my most embarrassing moment on stage, then we have a special guest appearance by Marty Kudelka and we learn that the members of WTMMCOMM have at least one thing in common: Bernie Sanders in Mittens… ON SHIRTS! Join us fo...

Today I am talking to the Legendary Popin’ Pete, and you can hear my ear to ear smile in my voice! In addition to being dance history royalty, Pete is one of my favorite dancers, teachers, and straight talkers.  He is the first person I turn to when I am looking for a pointed perspective… That’s probably dramatically different from my own. So, if you want to have your mind blown, or if you’ve ever...