Generation Passion

Purpose Before Performance

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Purpose Before Performance is a podcast about preparation, responsibility, and creative intention for actors, artists, and anyone committed to meaningful work. Hosted by Zivia Walker, the show explores what it means to show up grounded before the spotlight, pressure, or outcome. Through short solo reflections and thoughtful conversations with creatives and special guests, each episode centers on process over ego and purpose over performance. Purpose Before Performance is a Generation Passion Podcast. Tagline: Your purpose is your power. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

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Generation Passion

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Arts

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

S2E4 | Turning Setbacks into Setups | PBP 02.03.2026

Season 2 Theme: Legacy in Motion ⸻ Every setback isn’t a stop sign, it’s a setup. In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, we explore how to turn obstacles into intentional action and realignment. When you move with purpose, you move with power. Episode Type: Solo Talk 🎵 Music Credit: “Imagine” — Roa Music promoted by Audio Library Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Friday Philosophy | Choices Shape Legacy | PBP 28.02.2026

Season 2 Theme: Legacy in Motion ⸻ In this episode of Friday Philosophy, we reflect on the subtle, often overlooked moments that shape our lives and creative journeys. Every glance, pause, and quiet choice carries weight—rippling forward in ways we may never fully see. Legacy isn’t built in a single moment, but in the choices we make daily. Episode Type: Friday Philosophy 🎵 Music Credit: “Velvet...

S2E3 | Pressure Reveals Purpose | PBP 26.02.2026

Season 2 Theme: Legacy in Motion Pressure doesn’t break you? it reveals you. In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, we explore how creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs can transform pressure into preparation instead of panic. When your identity is rooted in purpose, pressure doesn’t suffocate you, it sharpens you. Episode Type: Solo Talk 🎵 Music Credit: “Never Alone” — Spiring Music prom...

S2E2 | Moving Boldly Without Noise | PBP 24.02.2026

Season 2 Theme: Legacy in Motion In a culture driven by visibility, this episode explores the power of quiet boldness. Legacy isn’t loud. It’s aligned. It’s intentional. If you’re in a quiet season, don’t perform, prepare. Move boldly. Move strategically. Move without noise. Episode Type: Solo Talk 🎵 Music Credit: “One By One” — Roa Music promoted by Audio Library Become a supporter of this podca...

Friday Philosophy | Momentum Over Moments | Purpose Before Performance 21.02.2026

Moments are exciting, but momentum is powerful. In this episode of Friday Philosophy, we explore how consistent daily action creates lasting impact long after the spotlight fades. True growth isn’t built in moments—it’s built through movement, discipline, and intention. Episode Type: Friday Philosophy 🎵 Music Credit: “Greenland” — Alex-Productions Music promoted by Audio Library Become a supporte...

S2E1 | Build Quietly, Move Strategically | PBP 19.02.2026

Episode Type: Solo Talk Season 2 begins. In Build Quietly. Move Strategically., we explore the discipline of intentional growth. Not every vision needs immediate visibility, and not every move requires validation. Legacy is built through patience, precision, and positioning. True expansion is strategic. “Build in silence. Execute with precision.” Legacy in Motion explores creative authority, strat...

S1E10 | Purpose After the Applause | PBP 17.02.2026

Run 2U just dropped Valentine’s Day, applause, energy, excitement. But what happens after the premiere? After the love? After the moment fades? In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, Zivia Walker explores how to stay grounded, aligned, and resilient after success. Learn how to separate attention from assignment, grow from every experience, and build creative momentum that lasts. This episo...

Friday Philosophy | Love Is a Decision | PBP 14.02.2026

What if love isn’t just a feeling… but a discipline? In this week’s Friday Philosophy, we explore the difference between emotion and commitment—in creativity, relationships, and purpose. Real growth doesn’t come from feeling alone. It comes from devotion, consistency, and choosing alignment even when the feeling fades. This episode is about running toward what’s right—not for drama, but because it...

S1E9 | From Street Soccer to Run 2U (ft. Zohair Ali) | PBP 12.02.2026

Join us for an exclusive interview with Zohair Ali, street soccer athlete and star of the Run 2U music video. Zohair shares his journey in street soccer, his passion for the sport, and the creative process behind the video, offering a unique look at the intersection of sports and art. 🎬 Don’t miss the Run 2U music video, dropping on Valentine’s Day! Subscribe and follow the Ziganomatry YouTube ch...

S1E8 | The Power of Clarity | PBP 10.02.2026

In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, we explore the profound impact clarity has on our creative journeys. From honing in on your vision to understanding your purpose, clarity is the foundation for achieving true success. Join me as we dive deep into how clarity leads to freedom, both in life and in the pursuit of artistic expression. Episode Type: Solo Talk 🎵 Music Credit: “Seoul Bound”...

Friday Philosophy | Discipline & Patience for Breakthroughs | PBP 07.02.2026

Who you become is shaped by what you choose. Discipline isn’t control, it’s identity. Every habit and every action shapes the version of you that shows up in the world. Reflect. Realign. Reset. Episode Type: Friday Philosophy 🎵 “Sun Rise” — Filo Starquez (Audio Library) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purpose-before-performance--6146859/support . Purpose Befor...

S1E7 | The Difference Between Talent & Trust | PBP 05.02.2026

In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, we explore why discipline is the bridge between talent and trust. Talent opens doors, but consistent action and intentional practice keep them open. This episode completes the final pillar of the Generation Passion Method™. Previously, we explored Responsibility and Intention, and now we focus on Discipline, the quiet structure that transforms skill i...

S1E6 | The Power Behind Every Action | PBP 03.02.2026

This week on Purpose Before Performance, we dive into intention, the power behind every action. Discover how being intentional shapes the path to success and drives creative journeys forward. Don’t miss this deep dive into the second pillar of purpose-driven living. Episode Type: Solo Talk 🎵 Music Credit: “Arizona Echoes” — Tubebackr & Filo Starquez Music promoted by Audio Library Become a su...

Friday Philosophy | Building Resilience Through Adversity | PBP 31.01.2026

In this week’s Friday Philosophy, we dive deep into the art of building resilience through adversity. It’s easy to get lost in struggles, but the journey through challenges often holds the key to our greatest growth. Join Zivia Walker as she shares insights on embracing obstacles, staying grounded, and trusting the process. This episode encourages creatives to not only face difficulties but to tra...

S1E5 | The Quiet Power of Ownership | PBP 29.01.2026

Responsibility is not a weight placed upon us, it is a power we step into. In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, we reflect on responsibility as a sacred agreement with self: to choose awareness over reaction, intention over impulse. When responsibility is embraced, clarity emerges naturally, discipline becomes devotion, and freedom is no longer something we chase, it is something we prac...

S1E4 | Return to Trust | PBP 27.01.2026

In Episode 4 of Purpose Before Performance, we dive deep into the essential theme of trust. Returning to trust, both with ourselves and others—can unlock new possibilities and drive meaningful change. Join me as we explore how this powerful principle shapes our personal and professional journeys. Episode Type: Solo Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purpose-b...

Friday Philosophy | Breakthroughs with Patience | PBP 24.01.2026

In this episode of Friday Philosophy by Purpose Before Performance (Generation Passion), we explore the balance between patience and action on the creative journey. Whether you’re holding back, waiting for the perfect moment, or rushing for quick results, finding harmony between the two is key. This reflection will inspire you to trust the process, take intentional action, and grow at your own pac...

S1E3 | Purpose Over Emotion | PBP 22.01.2026

In this episode, we dive deep into the balance between purpose and emotion. How do we maintain our vision when emotions try to steer us off course? Tune in to explore how you can take control of your journey, align with your higher purpose, and transform challenges into growth. This is not just about surviving—it’s about thriving. Join me for a powerful conversation that will shift your perspectiv...

S1E2 | Legacy in Motion (ft. Tariq A. Muhammed) | PBP 20.01.2026

This conversation wasn’t planned, it was revealed. Host Zivia Walker sits down with self-published author Tariq Muhammed, who felt called to tell real stories even when he wasn’t ready. They discuss: •Writing without intending to publish •Staying intentional through therapy •Empowering women through storytelling •Taking action before you feel ready This episode is about responsibility, intention,...

S1E1 | Where the Work Begins | PBP 13.01.2026

Season 1 – Episode 1 In this episode of Purpose Before Performance, host Zivia Walker introduces a purpose-driven approach to acting, grounded in responsibility, intention, and discipline before performance ever begins. Rather than focusing on technique, ambition, or visibility, this episode explores why an artist chooses to act in the first place. This reflection establishes the foundation of the...

Sunny & Blue - Episode 11: Embodying Motown’s Legacy 19.07.2024

📌 Start Here: Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play. In this episode, we sit with actors from the stage production Sunny and Blue, including Thomas “T-4” Harris, Manniah Harris, and Jason Holmes, to discuss their work portraying figures connected to Motown history. The conversation explores the responsibility of embodyi...

Sunny & Blue - Episode 10: Music, Memory & Collective Storytelling 16.07.2024

Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play. In this episode, we sit with actors Smurf Brown and Clarissa Roman to discuss their roles as Nick Ashford and Regan Scott in New Era Theatre’s production Sunny and Blue. Host Zivia Walker also joins the conversation in her role as Valerie Simpson of Motown Records. Together,...

Sunny & Blue - Episode 9: Honoring Legacy on Stage 16.07.2024

Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play. In this episode, we sit with actors Michael Wert and Brittney Reddix to discuss their roles as Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in the stage production Sunny and Blue. The conversation explores the responsibility of portraying real-life figures, the preparation required to hono...

Episode 8 - Brittany Turner: Growth, Resilience, and the Work 17.06.2024

In this episode, we sit with actor Brittany Turner to discuss her journey in the performing arts and her debut with New Era Theatre as Eureka Hudson in the stage production There’s Nothing I Can Do About It. Brittany reflects on her acting process, prior projects, and the challenges she has faced while navigating the industry. The conversation centers on growth, resilience, and the steady work of...

Sunny & Blue - Episode 7: Brittney Reddix on Stage Discipline 14.06.2024

Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play. In this episode, we sit with actor Brittney Reddix to discuss her work on stage and her continued growth in theatre. Brittney reflects on her performance as Valree Love in New Era Theatre’s production There’s Nothing I Can Do About It, as well as her portrayal of Tammi Terre...

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