It's All About the Process Podcast

Sam shares his journey from undergrad to his first national tour to his Broadway debut. Some of my favorite moments include: * hearing about the fails and wins in the audition room and how that propelled him forward * how embracing one’s own versatility makes for an ideal swing * what he’d teach if there was a class for learning how to swing * what being able to “make strong choices” really means...

I think “talent” is one of the most stifling narratives artists believe. We look at successful actors, writers, musicians, and creators and assume they possess something we don’t: “natural” talent . But what we don’t see are the years of invisible work through rejections, experimentation, failure, feedback, persistence, and practice…everything that shaped their skills . In this solo talk episode o...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thepkmethod.substack.com In this episode, your host, Melissa "PK" Tonning-Kollwitz, interviews long-time collaborator and mentor, Jason Sirois, to hear about his journey as a multi-hyphenate. They cover everything from what it was like to to be embraced into the Theatre department in college as a non-major, to booking a national tour, a...

In this series premiere episode, your host, Melissa "PK" Tonning-Kollwitz, explores a common obstacle artists face after training: isolation. They share actionable strategies to reconnect to your creative practice through community and shared accountability. If you're feeling stuck or disconnected, this episode offers practical steps to reignite your artistic journey. KEY TOPICS: Misconceptions ab...