AWAKEN: with Sophia Ragavelas, The Musical Mentor

Lets lighten the mood… I have a new little feature in todays episode called “ When it all went wrong!” Hear from the WestEnd Wendy’s and their faux pas on stage!  This weeks corkers are from the wonderful Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman, enjoy!  I also continue on my recovery journey and what I learnt about my nervous system. I didn’t realise what I had been putting it through… the last year let al...

Dive deeper with me as I take you on a journey of what happened next! Between more hospital visits and turning to my therapist, I started to understand what was really going on. Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage fright to stepping into your light.' Jump start your day the musical mentor way: http://subscribepage.io/...

Welcome back… I’m so excited to bring you season 2 of AWAKEN with me!!! The last eight months have been a rollercoaster for me, ending up in hospital and losing the use of my legs. I dive deep into what really happened and take you on a journey of the trials and tribulations of a truly impactful moment. Don’t worry… it has a happy ending! Enjoy! Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FR...

I wanted to bring you a little sunshine every Monday with some positive uplifting mantras to start your week. Love them or loathe them, they work!  Don't forget to hop on over to our Facebook group, see link below to join me LIVE or watch a video of me coaching and guiding you on HOW to do them and get the BEST out of them!  Enjoy and have a great week!  Soph xx Work with Me: https://forms.gl...

Tom and I continue our journey talking about taking 100% responsibility for your life. Starting new habits and how we help others to do so. Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage fright to stepping into your light.' Join my Facebook Group: AWAKEN- With The Musical Mentor If you loved this episode take a screenshot and ta...

I wanted to bring you a little sunshine every Monday with some positive uplifting mantras to start your week. Love them or loathe them, they work! When they are done correctly. In this episode, I talk a little bit about how affirmations work and how you can JUMP START your week with me. Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage...

I wanted to bring you a little sunshine every Monday with some positive uplifting mantras to start your week. Love them or loathe them, they work! Welcome to week 1 of your Mantras. If you would like to gain a deeper understanding or guidance on HOW to do them and what you can use them for, then please head on over to my Facebook community AWAKEN- With The Musical Mentor where I will be either goi...

Tom is an actor and Personal trainer who created “The Powerful Performers programme” A transformational course that takes you on a journey mind and body to be in the best shape of your life as a performer. Hear how working together changed the course of his life and career. A lovely chat between two colleagues now friends, who love living an awakened life and helping others to do so too!! Work wit...

A little Christmas episode from me to you.. Practicing gratitude has been one of the key elements to helping me shift my mindset. Many clients of mine wonder HOW this can help a performer. Dive into this episode to not only find out why, but also some ways to help you either get started or enhance your practice! Enjoy and Merry Christmas!! Check out my new course! https://subscribepage.io/kVPKsN 7...

I launched my very first online course! It’s been a labour of love, but it’s here.. JUMP START YOUR DAY, THE MUSICAL MENTOR WAY.  A DIY digital course to use as a guide to set yourself up with a morning practice. Being a performer we can often feel like we are out of control of our lives. Decisions are made for us, jobs can be given and taken away in a heartbeat, leaving us to feel overwhelmed and...

Yes that’s right…. I’m coming out of retirement. I had my first audition the other day after making the call to come back to the industry. After having my first bubba, I made a choice not to return to the biz. I honestly thought it would be forever. Having found my coaching business and the love of helping others I thought my performing days were over. It turns out after watching a few musicals la...

Kerry Ellis has fast become recognised as the leading lady of West End musicals from her starring roles in London and on Broadway. She has also achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems. Kerry originated the role of Meat, in Queen’s We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in the West End smash, Wicked, for which Kerry won...

An inspired moment of using the tools and techniques that I’ve learnt to ‘get me out of the funk’. Sometimes when life gets busy we think we just have to keep on keeping on with that English stiff upper lip! I’m here to tell you, we don’t! Take a break, shift your ENERGY and start again! E.N.E.R.G.Y a little acronym to remind you how to protect, shift and thrive to live an AWAKENED LIFE!!! Enjoy!!...

The wonderful Viki talks us through her journey from Opera to Musical Theatre. How big life experiences made her reflect and make different choices. We tackle the mindset obstacles behind hitting ‘that big note’ in songs and she shares some amazing new ways of looking at it! This interview is joyous and every bit of a vocal lesson as well as two friends sharing the love and joy for each other! Wor...

In the performing arts industry rejection is an inevitable part of the journey. However, we are never really taught how to deal with it. In this episode, I share one of my biggest rejections in my career. I explain why it is important to let go of it and give you 3 simple steps to take away and implement next time you experience it.  Workshop Earlybird Ticket Work with Me: http://musicalmentor.co....

Full Disclosure Friday - The truth behind the jazz hands. This episode brings you the wonderful Louise Dearman, WestEnd legend. Sharing her journey from local dancing school to leading lady in Wicked, Evita, Jospeh, to name a few! Hear her funny stories of when it went wrong, and some scary moments too. How she mentally and physically prepares herself to keep finding the love and joy in what she d...

This mini-sode (a mini episode!😉) is a quick burst of energy from my heart to yours. Walking into an audition room is all about an exchange of energy, be sure to protect yours. Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage fright to stepping into your light.' The Sing Space Join my Facebook Group: AWAKEN- With The Musical Ment...

This is the first episode in the series of Full Disclosure Fridays - The truth behind the Jazz Hands... and I am so excited and thrilled to have one of my oldest and dearest friends, west end leading lady, Caroline Deverill. Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage fright to stepping into your light.' The Sing Space Join m...

Win the morning, win the day. 7 mindset practices to choose from to set you up for the day The Musical Mentor way! Eat That Frog!: Get More Of The Important Things Done Today https://amzn.eu/d/7OLpxac Work with Me: https://forms.gle/ycsgAWh2R5Ej6b7N6 FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage fright to stepping into your light.' The Sing Space Join my Facebook Group: AWAKEN...

To snooze or not to snooze that is the question? How do you start your day? Giving yourself 10-30 minutes in the morning can have a profound effect on your day. Listen to part 2 to hear WHY it is so important. The Miracle Morning: The 6 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Before 8AM https://amzn.eu/d/2zKNfJz The 5 Second Rule: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Live, Love, and Speak with Courage: Tra...

Part 1: How the Musical Mentor Method was born.   Learn how my morning routine became the foundations of my company and led me to becoming a Mindset coach and performance mentor. Discover how I picked three main principles to create the Musical Mentor Method. A proven strategy to help performers get into the FLOW STATE to combat addition nerves and performance anxieties. Work with Me: https://form...

From the outside people can come across confident, but what is their inner confidence like? In my five steps to building your inner confidence, I will take you on a journey of self awareness, recognising why you lack confidence in certain areas, and a visualisation exercise that will get you remembering how fabulous you are! FREE mindset series of visualisations: ‘From Nerves and stage fright to s...

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it! This was a game changer for me in my professional career as a Musical Theatre actress. Learn mindset 101 and the simple equation of E+O = R and how you can apply this to your life. Whether it be everyday living, auditions, dealing with rejection or keeping your self esteem and worth at the balanced level that you deserve....

What is mindset and how does it relate to singing and dancing around on the stage? Dive deeper into the racing thoughts and inner dialogue of a performer. Find out how I turned one of the darkest times in my life to an opportunity to learn and grow and give back to the next generation. How Mindset techniques can set you free, get into the Flow state and feel empowered to share your passion and tal...

Join me on the journey from my local dancing school in Essex to the glittering lights of the London's West End stage. How I started out in the ensemble and then went on to play iconic roles following in the footsteps of the greats! The excitement of the grad to the desperation of the pro. How finding mindset techniques turned my career around and why I started my company The Musical Mentor. T...