Empowered Artist Collective Podcast - for actors, singers, dancers, writers, creators and performers

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Carlita Victoria about navigating her own mental health journey and how it lead her to start the incredible non-profit Darkness RISING Project. They share tips for self check-ins and resources around finding a therapist. They also chat about destigmatizing the conversation around mental health, not pretending to be okay when you’re not, and the ways in which we c...

In this week’s episode, Jennifer chats with Diana Gonzalez-Morett & Akilah ‘AK’ Walker about all things making a short film – from writing and directing to producing and fundraising to casting and shooting to everything in between! They unpack resources and give insight to anyone hoping to embark on the creative undertaking and endeavor of short filmmaking. About Diana: Diana Gonzalez-Morett is a...

In this week’s episode, Jennifer chats with Chie Morita about the loaded topic that is finance, especially for artists. Chie shares incredible perspective on approaching money as a tool in which numbers tell a story and the way in which budgeting is a personal value statement. They unpack hypothetical situations around these topics and give insight into the alternative ways to think about one’s fi...

In this episode, Jennifer brings on Brooke Shapiro to do a tarot reading specifically for the Empowered Artist Collective community! They talk about manifesting, words holding meaning, and embracing the process. The cards that are pulled illuminate the idea that shadow sides can be opportunities for beauty, how spirituality is individual for everyone, and what it means to receive and express grati...

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Dr. Angelica McCarthy (DAT, LAT, ATC) about the ways in which we can bring awareness to our bodies to support our lives as both humans and artists. They talk about slowing down, being conscious of the impact of stress & other burdens, and asking questions about how you want to feel. Tools are shared about adjusting one’s awareness, breath, and mindfulness. Plus,...

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Joanna Carpenter about joy, social media, and how we can honor the world we live in while not letting it define us. They talk about little things that add up to big things, advocating for others while understanding one’s boundaries, that access to you is a privilege, and trusting one’s innermost knowing. Both share tools around finding one’s joy and listening to...

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Dr. Alisa Hurwitz in hopes of destigmatizing the conversation around mental health, specifically in relation to artists. They talk about an artist's identity, the therapeutic power of dogs, empathy, listening, and emotions as information. Dr. Alisa shares helpful tools and resources around finding a therapist and the questions to ask, specifically for those in th...

In this week’s episode, Jennifer talks to Erica Hart about all things casting. Erica shares insider tips around the dos, don'ts, & myths of self-tapes, auditions, and social media. They talk about the importance of listening and doing your research, celebrating your firsts & small victories, as well as the importance of collaboration, genuine human connection, and shooting your shot.   About Erica...

In this week’s episode, Jennifer talks to Adrianna Mitchell about what it means to be an artist, what is inspiring her at the moment, & where to seek out inspiration. Adrianna shares some of her wild booking stories and the importance of planting seeds. They talk about expansion and perspective on a micro and macro level, tools to ground oneself when it comes to auditions and & finding creativity,...

In our first episode, Jennifer talks to Alicia Albright about how we hope to be remembered, how we can fulfill our life’s purpose by finding moments to make life more full, and how to show up and bring one’s “heart light” to change the people & rooms around us. They share exercises in finding one’s life purpose phrase, sending love ahead, and tapping to feel how you feel and moving through. ‘Mostl...

Welcome to the Empowered Artist Collective Podcast! This is a space in which we will have insightful conversations with fellow artists about all sorts of things that pertain to our personhood and our artistry.  I'm Jennifer Apple, Founder & Executive Director of the Empowered Artist Collective and a multi-hat-wearing artist, singer, actor, coach with an MFA in Acting who has been super privileged...