A Brand New Take

Welcome Back Everyone!  Welcome to another episode of A Brand New Take. This week we dive into the happenstance of so many "right things" taking place. Most times unbeknownst to us, we are exactly where we need to be doing what we need to do. We just don't see or have any idea of the product in the moment. I share a special moment that took place during one of the shows - and how th...

WELCOME BACK!!  Happy 2026! Though we are well into it. Hope you all are having a grand start to the year, locking in what works, and weeding out what doesn't! Since the world keeps spinning, we decided to take a stab at that very concept. How do you invest in what you KNOW will change, what you know won't last forever, or what you know maybe won't even matter in a year? Join myself...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!  So excited to be back and wrap up the year with you all! Another and final episode for the year, of A Brand New Take! This week, we simply look at one exercise to look back at your year and see what has taken place, who we have become, and how we want to keep moving forward! Of course there's THOUSANDS of ways to reflect, so this is simply one version. Maybe it works for yo...

Hello and welcome back to A Brand New Take! This week we dive into a little end-of-year audit. Taking a closer look at what is actually our responsibility to handle, manage, feel, and even what behaviors or traits are ours to claim. A few questions to reflect on and re-evaluate what we give our time to, and if we actually need to give that time or energy in that way.  Grab your journals, grab your...

WELCOME BACK!! Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of A Brand New Take!! This week we dive into a hot (or not so hot) take of the moments where things just aren't what we want them to be. And it's as simple as that. No rhyme no reason, this is just not it and that's okay. That moment is not forever, but we are ALLOWED to sit in it. We're allowed to feel those fee...

Welcome back to A Brand New take!! This week we dive into your typical holiday episode discussing not only WHAT we’re grateful for but HOW we express that gratitude. Joining us is a powerful, impactful, creative, and universally KIND soul. The one and only Shay Jackson!! One of the most beautiful souls I’ve had the pleasure of meeting on this tour.  Enjoy and take a moment to remember what you’re...

Welcome Back!  This week we are sharing some gratitude for a concept I learned from Thrive Gym. They have instilled many minds with great tips for success and I've leaned into every one of them. I expand a little more on one of my favorite Thrive Pillars "Do Your Eyes Light Up". How do you acknowledge the people you welcome into your space? Could that interaction make more of an imp...

Welcome back! A hot take on this weeks episode as we talk about making time for what we want to do, evaluating how much we 'WANT' to do it, and understanding the importance of what we ARE doing already. A touchy subject but a relevant one nonetheless. How do you spend your time? What do you say you want to do? Most importantly, what aligns with this chapter of your life? Gain some new pe...

First and Foremost... SHE'S BACK!! Gigi has returned and gracing us with not only her incredible presence, but thoughtful insight on making what you love to do, something you HAVE to, or GET to do. Day in and day out. The dream is to do what you love, but what does that really entail? Todays episode discusses just a few of the unseen adventures and perspectives on creating a career out of wha...

We are back.  We are so back, with another episode of A Brand New Take! This week we talk about the work being put in to not cast a new scenario as an old situation. Situations may arise and we get called back to old moments, feelings, triggers, that these new moments may not be deserving of. Taking on this new tour, I find myself in this boat often recently. Here's some things that I've...

After a riveting conversation with Sarah and Kaely, it's time to look within and recognize my own dream that has now become reality!  This weeks episode introduces us to a new chapter and an exciting new experience for me that I'm eager to share with all of you! Now that this dream is real, what do we do to maintain it? How did we even get here when we thought it wasn't possible......

What a time to reunite and check-in with some new found, but greatly cherished friends of mine! On this weeks episode of A Brand New Take, we have not one, but two guests on to talk about making their dreams a reality, the work that goes in, and the fun that comes out. We discuss how to balance it all, what they would change, and what they want to keep with them from their first professional contr...

Dancing, stunts, acting... wow "You must have been doing this your whole life!"  No, I wasn't in the studio at 3 years old, and I wasn't dancing before I could walk. That didn't stop the passion, the persistence, or the practice I put into my goals and dreams to make them a reality. This episode is for those that maybe joined a little late. In whatever fashion that could b...

Welcome back to another episode of A Brand New Take!!  Those moments that are so special, so memorable, and so unique, will in fact... never happen again. THAT is the joy of those times. We all know this, but how often do we really think about this as we move into our next adventures, classes, chapters, etc. This week we take a look at some key events that reminded me to cherish what's happen...

One of the greatest surprises of the Summer! My dear friend Gigi stops by to talk life, music, meaning, and of course reminisce on times that have made us so close. Yet another Marvel Universe Live castmate turned life-long friend, we have a discussion about silver linings, and maybe the fact that we didn't have to experience EVERYTHING to be where we are.  A stunt-woman, an actress, a singer...

Welcome back!  This week we dive into a "checklist" of sorts to measure the ever changing concept of success. A three question prompt that I've used for years when teaching, now applied to this crazy little thing called life. Whether it's a new project, a class, or a new job completely, asking these questions will help you reflect on your achievements and how you better suited...

Welcome Back!  This weeks episode focuses on the Power of Planning! What if having that plan was the launch pad that allowed you to play? What does it look like to veer of track in the most productive and purposeful way? What magic happens when you DO follow the plan and realize your common thread through an array of options? And what exactly does a trapeze artist and a plan have in common?? Join...

Welcome Back!  This week's episode, we are talking about the risk and reward of leaving the Good to make room for the Great! We've all been there. Decisions that cause us to leave behind something that may be serving us well in the moment. Knowing there's something more, or a calling that we need to pursue, what kind of courage does it take to step away and not only hope, but work f...

What if... for a second, we let the little things matter. What if we CHOSE how we let the little moments consume us? This week on A Brand New Take, we take a new perspective on making mountains out of molehills. We look at shifting the focus on the good, and letting it allow room for things to be great. We look at the ripple effect that goes into, and comes out of those small every day gestures of...

Welcoming our first guest, Jordi Trey encapsulates the ideas of "Following Your Now", "Staying Ready", and most certainly "Bringing YOU to the Table."  The perfect guest to break the ice and talk about how he's paved his way into live entertainment, TV, film, and he's not done yet! Jordi shares his take on "success", creating opportunity, and simpl...

Welcome Back!  You enter a new space, and there's the thought of what am I supposed to do here? What does this space expect of me? What do I have to learn here? This week we give a Brand New Take on what WE bring to the space. A snippet of memories and anecdotes that shed perspective on having something to bring to the room, no matter what. Outside of the obvious requirements or expectations,...

This week on A Brand New Take, Brandon breaks down the popular phrase; "Stay Ready, so you don't have to get ready." He brings in an anecdote from one of the most recent professions and opportunities presented to him. Through respecting his chapters, the priorities that lie within each one, and trusting that he will make it back to his passion, he shares some key takeaways that esta...

The first episode of A Brand New Take! In this very brief intro, we discuss the idea of "Following Your Now". How to capitalize on interests, passions, and leaning into what pulls you in a productive and proactive way. What's your connective tissue that makes it worthwhile? What are you gaining from your multi-passionate adventures? Enjoy the journey and start to learn about your ho...