The Confident Performer

We all know that the company we keep can have a huge impact on our mindset, habits, and overall trajectory in life. But how do you go about intentionally curating an inner circle that will challenge you to level up? I break down the key types of people you need in your corner, from mentors and connectors to champions and even healthy rivals.     Tune in to learn my top tips for attracting high-cal...

Curious about what goes on in the mind of a performer after they publicly fail and fall flat on their face, literally or figuratively? I'm sure you're at least aware of Ingrid Andress's recent unpopular rendition of the US national anthem. It was one of those what in the actual crap is happening moments, but what do you do as a performer after you've been at the center of something like this?    ...

Have you been wishing you had the confidence to live your dreams? Maybe you don't know where to start, and you need some expert guidance to point you in the right direction? If this sounds like a familiar story, it's time to talk about the Confidence Campaign!     Tune in this week to discover how to transform your confidence as a performer. I discuss how to change the way you receive positive and...

This week, I'm joined by my man, Ted King, who also happens to be one of my favorite public speakers. He has a voice that just grabs you and keeps you engaged, and that's why we're here together to share some public speaking tips, tools, and techniques that stand out to us and that we love thinking about when we're presenting to an audience.      Join us on this episode as Ted shares his insights...

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of young performers? This episode is dedicated to finding out exactly what's happening in the brains of young performers, based on my scientific study of one: my own amazing, brilliant nine-year-old daughter, Emery Lake Miller.     Tune in this week to discover what really goes on in the minds of young performers. I'm firing questions at my daughter...

As you move through your career as a performer, you'll learn lessons each and every step of the way. Some are difficult, some are joyous, and all of them will teach you something valuable. So, join me as I celebrate my journey and unpack the lessons I learned.     Tune in this week to celebrate the countless lessons that are available to us as we walk the path of becoming performers. I discuss the...

I have a process I go through any time I'm dealing with something difficult. It's important to focus on other mediums for inspiration, looking at art and life and the connection between the two. If you can embody a practice like the one I use – The Ivana Chubbuck Technique – this can help you immensely in embracing your emotions and channeling them into your performance.     If you face hardship,...

When you're on tour performing, or even if you're preparing for a show locally, things may occur in your personal life that are incredibly difficult to process in that moment. You're immersed in your work as a performer, and everything else takes a backseat. Even when tragedy strikes, it's your duty as a performer to make sure the show goes on. This is the nature of being part of something bigger...

It can feel disheartening, even frustrating, to put everything you have into getting a part only for it to go to someone who has a connection to the director or the writer or the theater owner. It doesn't necessarily mean that they're more talented than you, nor does it mean that they are less talented and didn't deserve it. Unfortunately, it's kind of just the way that it is.     Join me as I tal...

As a performer, you need confidence. This is non-negotiable. When I think about confidence and the daily things performers can do to increase their confidence, four things come to mind, and I'm sharing all four of these confidence hacks on today's episode.     Tune in this week to discover four confidence hacks for performers. Whether you're an aspiring performer or a professional, you'll learn ho...

There are tons of talented performers out there and standing out among the crowd isn't easy. But by the end of today's episode, you'll see what you're overlooking in your performance currently, and you'll have multiple strategies you can use to start honing your craft and get noticed in the industry.  ‍   Tune in this week to discover the eight tips for getting noticed that I give to every young p...

As a performer, main character energy is obviously important. However, it's also vital that you show up with main character energy in your life away from the stage.      Tune in this week to discover what main character energy is, and why showing up with main character energy in your life is just as vital as bringing this vibe to your performances. I'm sharing how to deal with people telling you t...

Too many artists and performers have a problem with self-sabotage. If you're making choices in your career that are stopping you from truly following your dreams of being a performer, today's episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to identify your own patterns of self-sabotage, recognize the negative thoughts that are perpetuating your self-sabotage, and most importantly, what you can do to stop...

Do you need a vocal coach, a voice teacher, or a performance coach? What's the difference between these three things? And how do you make sure you find the right one for you, especially when you're just starting out or you're trying earnestly to reach the next level as a performer? ‍‍ Tune in this week to discover the differences between the various types of coaches and teachers that specializing...

Many performers, myself included, don't love those conversations that go something like, "What do you do?" When I'm forced into one of these conversations and tell somebody I'm a singer, every now and then, they'll reply with, "Oh, are you a professional?" But what actually separates amateurs from professional performers?‍ In this episode, I share the distinctions you need to be aware of between a...

Your habits really do matter. Your habits have the power to take you from where you currently are, to where you want to be. So, how do you change the habits that are stopping you from becoming the performer you want to be and replace them with more useful habits that move you forward? That's what this episode is all about, and I get to introduce you to someone very special. ‍ Today, I'm joined on...

As a performer, you might decide it's time to self-produce. Self-producing is something that many performers are afraid of doing and not sure where to start, so I'm sharing all my thoughts on self-producing and really breaking the topic down, so you can decide what's best for you and your future as a performer. ‍‍ Tune in this week for some practical tips to ensure that self-producing creates the...

I have one overall objective in my life: to be financially abundant in my selective field of work, without compromising time with my family and quality of life. When you measure everything against this objective, you can create a life you truly love. ‍ Tune in this week to discover how to create a life that you truly love. I share the difficulties of being on the road, and you'll learn how advocat...

There is sometimes a price that typically comes with taking care of business and figuring things out. But if we can embrace that as performers and understand the cost associated with figuring things out, we can handle so much more without regretting anything that led up to this situation.   Tune in this week to discover why everything is figureoutable, and the opportunity cost of making a mistake...

As artists and performers, disappointment is a part of the gig. You aren't going to land every role or crush every performance. However, the way you handle disappointment is totally up to you, and feeling disappointed doesn't have to mean anything about you as a performer.   Tune in this week to discover a new way to handle disappointment as a performer. You'll learn how disappointment can impact...

As women in the arts, we have a tendency to get in our heads about things, shy away, and let other people's opinions stop us from getting out there and sharing our talents. If you're a woman and you're in this industry, I want you to show up for yourself, advocate for yourself, and know your value.   Tune in this week to discover how, as women, we can support each other in the arts. I'm sharing th...

If you find yourself being careful with your performance because you're scared of putting something out into the world that isn't perfect, today's episode is for you. I can guarantee that, as a performer, you are better than you think you are, and by the end of this episode, you'll believe it just as much as I do.‍   This week, I'm discussing why the perfect performance doesn't actually exist, why...

Developing a positive self-concept is life changing for performers. When you have a positive self-concept, you can handle criticism easier and you have a stronger ability to overcome obstacles. It deeply impacts your mental health, which is the biggest contributor to your wellbeing and how you show up in the world.    In this episode, I share how to see where your current self-concept is, why it's...

Stage fright is a massive deal for artists and performers of all kinds. No matter how confident you are in your performance, stage fright can strike any time, and it can feel incredibly uncomfortable. So if you want to know what to do when your brain starts freaking out about being on stage, this episode is for you. ‍ Discover seven practical, actionable tips you can hold onto for the next time yo...

As performers, art is our lives. We judge everything around us based off of our own subjective experience. If you're pursuing a life where you're going out into the world and comparing yourself to other artists, you're going to encounter some challenging emotions. But when you fully understand that your differences are what make you excellent, everything starts to change. ‍ Discover why art is sub...