Soulful Ambition

Kara Lindsay has been seen on Broadway in Wicked (Glinda), Beautiful (Cynthia Weil), Newsies (Katherine). Read her full bio below.    In this episode Analisa + Kara talk about: Making the decision to have a baby + timing Doing Beautiful until 5 months pregnant - telling people, fear of what people would think  Performing postpartum The realities of working with littles at home   Babies in the pand...

In this short solo episode Analisa shares the framework she's currently using with her clients:  What is the new way that we can approach our dreams?  Reflecting on and releasing what doesn't work Redefining and getting clear on how you want to move forward even mid-audition season What's your why today? What is a successful audition? Creating ritual or a practice from the New Way  Creating new ha...

Today's guest is the incomparable J.J. Caruncho - read his full bio here. This episode is filled with truly life changing ideas and inspiration. Here's what lies ahead: His powerful story of being a first generation American with a neurodivergent brain who lost his voice for 10 years after a botched surgery but then spent a decade training members of the Special Forces, NFL, and Film/Broadway Star...

In this tiny nugget, solo episode with Analisa, she lets her freak flag fly. She shares how working with Divine Feminine energy has changed her life, her creativity, and her artistry.  Listen to the episode to hear how this applies to actors and could be the key to rapid transformation. Also in this episode Analisa speaks to the epidemic of women against women and themselves, and how this work cou...

Today's episode is with Broadway performer and beautiful soul, Jessie Hooker-Bailey.  Jessie's credits include Beautiful and Waitress on Broadway as well as Freaky Friday, Devil Wears Prada, Sister Act, The Color Purple, Ragtime and Footloose regionally.  In this episode: We talk about her journey from a non-union bus and truck tour to Broadway and beyond.    She opens up about why she believes th...

In this episode Analisa dives deep into the belief that can keep us stuck and how it's not our True Self. Halfway through the episode is a tangible practice to move from fear to our Higher Self.  It's a balancing act and we'll likely bounce between these thoughts and beliefs often, but being aware is key to a healthy journey in our industry.  Sign up for the March 9th workshop Embodied Intuition f...

In this episode Analisa dives deep into the belief that can keep us stuck and how it's not our True Self. Halfway through the episode is a tangible practice to move from fear to our Higher Self.  It's a balancing act and we'll likely bounce between these thoughts and beliefs often, but being aware is key to a healthy journey in our industry.  Sign up for the March 9th workshop Embodied Intuition f...

In this episode Analisa dives deep into the belief that can keep us stuck and how it's not our True Self. Halfway through the episode is a tangible practice to move from fear to our Higher Self.  It's a balancing act and we'll likely bounce between these thoughts and beliefs often, but being aware is key to a healthy journey in our industry.  Sign up for the March 9th workshop Embodied Intuition f...

In this episode Analisa dives deep into the belief that can keep us stuck and how it's not our True Self. Halfway through the episode is a tangible practice to move from fear to our Higher Self.  It's a balancing act and we'll likely bounce between these thoughts and beliefs often, but being aware is key to a healthy journey in our industry.  Sign up for the March 9th workshop Embodied Intuition f...

In this episode Analisa dives deep into the belief that can keep us stuck and how it's not our True Self. Halfway through the episode is a tangible practice to move from fear to our Higher Self.  It's a balancing act and we'll likely bounce between these thoughts and beliefs often, but being aware is key to a healthy journey in our industry.  Sign up for the March 9th workshop Embodied Intuition f...

Creator of Meisner in Music, Jillian Paige, shares how the Meisner technique can be applied to singing and life.  In this episode:  - How training programs can be product focused on the product rather that process and manifest as physical tension, trauma, etc.     - How MiM can help signal safety to our brains and bodies     - Tangible, practice life + acting tools to manage performance nerves and...

Another solo episode with Analisa - it's story time!  She shares two stories from her own path: One is about thinking you know what's meant for you only to find out it is something else. The other is about following your intuition and making a choice that goes against what we "should" do.  Receive a free guided audition meditation here .  To inquire about coaching with Analisa or share podcast fee...

To get on the waitlist or schedule a discovery call with Analisa send a message here. Today's episode is with Elizabeth Porter , licensed mental health therapist and entertainment industry life coach.  Elizabeth shares her journey from studying music in college to opening Entertainment Health Services in Nashville. Her view on entertainers as culture makers and the importance of their mental healt...

A short, solo episode with your host, Analisa Leaming. Discussing a NEW way - one foot in auditions, agents and ambition and the other firmly planted in Soul.  Coming at you with more realness and rawness around HOW I've navigated the performing arts industry: I'm more open than ever about the role spirituality has played in my career's sustainability. I share the prayer and intention I've used si...

A short, solo episode with your host, Analisa Leaming. Discussing a NEW way - one foot in auditions, agents and ambition and the other firmly planted in Soul.  Coming at you with more realness and rawness around HOW I've navigated the performing arts industry: I'm more open than ever about the role spirituality has played in my career's sustainability. I share the prayer and intention I've used si...

Email Analisa to sign up for a single holistic coaching session. In this episode:  Lauren shares her journey from the performing arts to becoming a sex educator negative dressing room culture Returning to your fullness, reclaiming your wild way and power in the world the current framework around sexuality  many practices to return to your body and to begin to awaken a connection with your creative...

After a 3 year hiatus, A Balancing Act is back.  Analisa didn't know if there ever would be another season, but a couple months ago gentle whispers began within and she knew it was time.  She has A LOT to share and in this first episode back she picks right up where she left off, on the national tour of Hello, Dolly! three years ago. She's shares her journey which includes: -Doing the tour for 6 m...

It's the final episode of the season and I am so excited for you to hear this conversation! After having Thomas Jones on the show two other times this season I really feel that this is the perfect way to wrap up what we have been chatting about. We take a deep dive into getting out of your own way and giving yourself permission to reinvent yourself. You are not the person you were in the past. We...

I am so excited to welcome back Sierra Boggess to the podcast this week! She is a light in our industry and I absolutely love chatting with her. She shares some awesome stories from her recent experience at the Hollywood Bowl. We talk about anxiety and what being present in the moment really means. We talk about her belief that we should strive to take more responsibility and how ultimately that l...

Today's episode is with my dear friend Kemper Florin. We met while we were both studying at the Eastman School of Music. We chat about her shift away from full time performing to arts administration. She speaks about having a family and how that has had an effect on her mindset. We talk about self-esteem and how to fight the limiting stories we tell ourselves. Join us as we challenge the conventio...

I'm going solo! I created a short episode to reflect on this past year and all of the things I've learned on the First National Tour of Hello, Dolly! Sign up for Monday's workshop: Learn to Love Acting Again + BOOK MORE WORK  What it's for: As we head into audition season, join Analisa and Jack for two hours to make a massive leap in how you approach auditions and your craft. In the first hour, yo...

Today's episode is with Tony and Grammy winner Jessie Mueller! I'm beyond thrilled to share this conversation with you because Jessie is someone I have long admired. Getting to sit down and pick her brain was a treat. Jessie talks about her focus on the work, her views on "strength", and about her time on and off stage. She talks about what she feels has kept her grounded and her strong belief tha...

Another first this week on the podcast! I am joined by casting director, Kaitlin Shaw , who has been working at Tara Rubin Casting for 11 years. She shares with us why she loves being a casting director, what to focus on in an audition and why she thinks of herself as an advocate rather than a gatekeeper. I'm so thrilled to bring this new perspective to the podcast! This episode is sure to leave y...

This episode is like nothing you have heard on this podcast before! Learn how to change your inner dialogue so it is based on truth! You are invited to listen to a Paradox Process therapy session where Thomas Jones works with performer Brittany Bohn . I'm so excited to share this unique experience with you. You get to be a fly on the wall and see Thomas in action using the Paradox Process!   Take...

This week's episode is with the Broadway performer and Founder of The Broadway Collective , Robert Hartwell. He is such a light and it really shines through in this episode. We talk about how mindset differs in a dance audition, not being afraid of monetizing our skills, and how "preparation is the most powerful tool". He shares the incredible transition he has made from leaving a hit Broadway sho...