Laura Renee and Nadia Ra'Shaun

To: My Younger Artist - A Podcast for Actors and Performers

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To: My Younger Artist is a podcast created to help younger artists navigate the performing arts industry. Nadia and Laura will chat about all of the thing they wish they would've known when they started out in the industry.

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Laura Renee and Nadia Ra'Shaun

Episodes

Staying “ON” in the Off-Season (Tips for Staying Audition Season Ready) 26.08.2025 32:32

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist, the girls chat about STAYING “ON” IN THE OFF-SEASON , how you can stay ready and prepared for audition season. Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Host: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra’Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Post-Show Depression 19.08.2025 13:49

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist, Laura is going solo in mini-sode! In Laura’s first solo episode she talks to us about POST-SHOW DEPRESSION. Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Host: Laura Renee Mehl (& Nadia Ra’Shaun) TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Creating Your Own Work (Is it worth it?) 12.08.2025 20:30

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Laura leads the convo on Creating Your Own Work ! Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Audition Triage 05.08.2025 12:33

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Nadia is going solo in the very first mini-sode! In Nadia’s first solo episode she introduces us to her original method – AUDITION TRIAGE. An audition technique to ease the stress of cold-reading and quick submission deadlines. Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@g...

To AEA, or not to AEA? (Is It Time To Join The Union?) 29.07.2025 29:26

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Nadia and Laura discuss the ups and downs of joining Actors Equity Association ! Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Does Music Theory Matter? (Because It Really Freaks Me Out) 15.07.2025 24:04

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Laura leads the convo on the importance of Music Theory ! Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com

#TourLife (Q & A) 01.07.2025 29:59

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Nadia answers your burning questions about #TourLife ! Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Vocal Stylization & Cross Training (Let's Chat Range!) 17.06.2025 37:51

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Laura leads the conversation on Vocal Stylization & Cross Training. Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Comparison is the Thief of Joy (Did She Just Quote Teddy Roosevelt?) 03.06.2025 42:12

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Nadia leads the conversation on comparison as artists. Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

Vocal Health (It Sounds Great but Does it FEEL Great?) 20.05.2025 46:00

In this episode of To: My Younger Artist , Laura leads the conversation on keeping a healthy vocal instrument . Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

NYC Auditioning 101 (8 Bar Cut? Do I Just, Like... Start Screaming?) 06.05.2025 36:31

In Episode 2 of To: My Younger Artist , Laura and Nadia chat about auditioning in NYC. Audition types, locations, requirements, and all of the other things you need to know! CORRECTION: Since recording this episode in March of 2025, Actors Equity Association has since made changes to how non-union actors audition. For more information, click here for an article from BroadwayWorld. Follow #TMYApod...

Burnout (Sputtering Little Jet Engines Running Out of Fuel) 22.04.2025 34:35

In the VERY FIRST EPISODE of To: My Younger Artist , Laura and Nadia chat about burnout. How it happens, how to keep it at bay, and how to navigate it. Follow #TMYApod on Instagram and YouTube @ToMyYoungerArtistPod! Questions, Comments, Suggestions? Email us at ToMyYoungerArtist@gmail.com CREDITS: Co-Hosts: Laura Renee Mehl & Nadia Ra'Shaun TMYA Theme: Laura Renee Mehl Editor: Dustin Ciano

You're Listening To: My Younger Artist! 18.04.2025 0:17

Welcome to To: My Younger Artist, a podcast created to help young artists navigate the performing arts industry. Co-Hosts Nadia Ra'Shaun and Laura Renee Mehl chat about all of the things they wish they'd known when they were starting out in the industry! Follow #TMYApod at @ToMyYoungerArtistPod on Instagram and YouTube!