Performers & Creators Lab

Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed out?  Here's a recording from Holly Shaw's weekly live Sunday morning sessions:  Group Hypnosis for Calm and Clarity .  In each session this Certified Hypnotherapist, opens with a few words of inspiration, followed by simple and fun movement and dance for a few minutes before going into a deep relaxing hypnosis (similar to guided meditation). This w...

Esoteric Biohacking Coach, Angela Rose Fields , was initiated into the ayahuasca psychedelic experience when she was just 16 years old.  We talk about her intense experience plus the importance of set and setting, micro-dosing, the science of chakras, gut and brain health and more! Music by Dan Cantrell For info on Angela's upcoming Reboot & Rise Virtual Program visit expansioncollective....

Israeli comedian, Nina Susman, comes over to my house for a candid wine fueled conversation about how we filter ourselves as comedians, what it's like to live on a kibbutz and more!  Listen all the way through to hear a clip of Nina's stand up comedy! Music by Dan Cantrell LIVE EVENTS: The Comedy Lab Open Mic Have you heard about the Comedy Lab Open Mic workshops?  A free-stylin' fl...

Agency co-owner, Phillip Gums , talks about what it was like to be a black male model in the late 80’s and the age of the United Colors of Benetton.  Exciting stories of how he persisted in the face of rejection and built the relationships that eventually evolved into founding, JE Model Management , of the most prominent agencies in San Francisco through a career spanning thirty plus years. Music...

Actress, Singer, and T.V. host, Kellie Kramer talks about the process of mounting one of her biggest life stories on stage in her self-written cabaret performance of All the Good Men Are Gay , wherein she shared the personal story of her nine-year marriage to a gay man, including what she knew, when she knew it, and how they tried to make it work. Music by Dan Cantrell An encore performance of All...

I got the chance to catch up with comedian, Andrew Orolfo who just appeared on the James Corden Tonight Show and festival producer, Shoshanna Howard to talk about the comedy lifestyle and Oakland's first ever Comedy Festival ! Click here to get tickets and more info about Oakland's Comedy Festival 2019>> Find out more about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast

Are you recovering from an injury, surgery or invasive procedure?  Certified Hypnotherapist, Holly Shaw, talks you through a relaxing and positive healing hypnosis made especially for professionals who use their bodies - like musicians, dancers, athletes -  Any injury or surgery can be viewed as an opportunity for your body to release old trauma, leftover emotional bodies in order to heal itself,...

Being the center of attention on stage is one thing.  But what about managing the attention that you get - sometimes unwanted - off stage? In this conversation with somatic empath, Harmony Gates we talk about dealing with sexual harassment, jealous haters, and also just unwanted intimacy on the dance floor. We brainstorm solutions for how you can deflect energy you don't want, new ideas for c...

Former guest, Billy Procida , is coming to Oakland to record an episode of his renowned Manwhore Podcast - so naturally I wanted to catch up and find out what's new with him in his comedy world! In this episode, Billy joins me for a frank and open conversation about stand-up, sex parties, the temptation of comedy romances, and why comedians sometimes cross the line with their jokes. Click her...

In this episode I talk about vulnerability and how it affects a comedy performances by sharing my personal experiences as well as talking about Brené Brown's Netflix special, Call to Courage . And I talk about my first ever comedy club performance at Tommy T's.  Click here to listen to all episodes of The Comedy Chronicles. Learn more about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators La...

Having problems practicing?  Do you love what you do, but feel blocked or stuck in a self-sabotage loop when it comes to putting in the hours?  Don't worry! Listen to this episode with Performance Coach, Holly Shaw, to get unblocked and get some expert tips for how you can approach practicing in a way that feels easier and more manageable. Want more resources for better practicing?  Get a fre...

Continuing this Live-Lab Coaching Episode with Showgirl Shaman, Kellita Maloof , and dancer/MBA looking to find more confidence in sharing her story.  In this episode we also "time travel," discuss how to be interesting, the "milk-toastiness" of pleasing everyone, and how others shape us especially siblings. Click here to learn more about Performers & Creators Lab Membershi...

Showgirl Shaman, Kellita Maloof , joins me this week for a Live-Lab episode where we co-coach, a dancer and MBA who is looking to find more confidence in sharing her story.  Kellita and I catch up and talk about the challenges of using the entrepreneur business model for the arts world and then we sink into Part I of a coaching session with a young woman wanting to let go of what others think and...

Listen to actual clips from Holly's stand-up comedy, as this week she shares insight into how she's refining her jokes, what it means to be a #lightworkercomedian and what it is like living the "rock star" (cough cough, read "adult with interests") lifestyle.   Aaaaannnd find out how you can instantly watch actual videos of Holly's nasty joke stand-up comedy by c...

Listen to the story and the music of violinist, Briana Di Mara as we celebrate her Global Music Award winning album, Haven. Journey into the sounds of traditional folkloric music from all over the world through the eyes of this inventive artist as we talk about reluctant musical offspring, Briana's path through Suzuki and hard times, finding her tribe and more!​ Opening and closing tracks by...

Ever wanted to learn how to "channel" so you can tap into new levels of creativity and wisdom? Listen as Holly explains step-by-step how to play The Open Channel Game that she does with each guest on the show so that you can do it effectively on your own! She covers the basic steps of The Open Channel Game, tips for doing it effectively, and the four components of trance that will help y...

A quick and effective recording to help you tune into your creative genius and open to channeling your higher wisdom.  Be sure to listen to this handy guide to The Open Channel Game first:  Episode 52:  The Open Channel Guide: A Step by Step Guide to Channel Your Creative Genius. Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast

This week Holly nearly gets booed off the stage at an open mic and ponders the white lady lens, atmospheric soup, what it means to be a #lightworkercomedian and how important it is for the host to set the tone. [The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.] Music by Dan Cantrell Learn mor...

Find out how drag is a form of shapeshifting shamanism as we talk with former academic, Jeremy Mikush (aka “Crystal Powers”) who has spent the last 5 years as a touring musician and drag artist with the well-known drag artist, Alaska.  An enlivened conversation as we talk about the sacred nature of drag, coffee as a sacred stimulant, performing as a “vessel” and more!   ​Opening and closing tracks...

Holly talks about getting hazed this week at an open mic, revenge comedy, the importance of asking for what you want, and creating time onstage even though you don’t have it. [The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.] Music by Dan Cantrell Learn more about Holly Shaw and the Performer...

Holly talks about performing for other comedians, why she doesn’t let anyone to come see her perform stand-up, how the audience affects your jokes, and Bradley Cooper’s Oprah interview. [The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.] Music by Dan Cantrell For more info about Holly Shaw and...

Get inside the mind of a producer, this week! Producers are those people that bring everyone together and create the environment for artist’s to flourish.  Hear my convo with Executive Producer of Sunset Lane Entertainment , Salli Frattini, who spent over 20 years producing at MTV, created the first YouTube live stream music awards, and worked with some of the biggest names in show business. Liste...

Holly has a contentious conversation with a comedian who doesn’t believe in white male privilege and also talks about male allies and why what you wear doing stand-up matters. [The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.] For more info about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators L...

This recording will help you open your heart to receiving!! Attract opportunities, open yourself to gigs and be more receptive to positive attention with this guided meditation that takes you deep into your body, releasing resistance and making yourself more available to love energy and success!  A special Valentine's Day heart opening episode with Certified Hypnotherapist, Holly Shaw.​ We re...

Holly shares about her first experience trying stand up comedy, what she remembered about practicing and performing, and let’s you know what to expect from The Comedy Chronicles bonus series on this podcast. Click here to read her blog post, What Stand Up Comedy Taught Me About Preparation and Performance. Find out more about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab here.