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Today's episode features Allison Grischow.
Allison Grischow is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, musician, voiceover artist, and aerialist. They hold degrees in Theatre and Music from Valparaiso University as well as Second City's Music Improv Conservatory. She has studied Contemporary British Theatre in the heart of London and the Stanislavsky tradition at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Recently you may have heard their voice on The Onion's podcast, "The Topical" or singing and running through fake snow in The Lilly Theater's production of The Magic Snowman. She is the founder of the small business The Joyful Actor and believes that actors and creatives deserve to be joyful in their work and create practices that are sustainable and fun. Connect with Allison & the Joyful Actor Instagram: @algrisch @thejoyfulactor The Joyful Actor Website: www.thejoyfulactor.com Actors Access Resume: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/allisongrischow Consensual Pod's "Ten Week Turnabout" on Spotify (You can also find it on Apple Podcasts!) https://open.spotify.com/show/760xts4vRfALb2V1TsdybM
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Today's episode features mental health educator & professional, Abraham Sculley.
Abraham Sculley is an educator who shares his personal experience with depression to inform and inspire others. Abraham uses his personal story and professional expertise in the field of mental health to conduct suicide prevention training programs, host mental health awareness workshops, and educate others about the unique challenges the black community faces regarding mental illness.
He has impacted numerous audiences around the country, including professionals in health care organizations, leaders in for-profit organizations, nationally acclaimed non-profit agencies, and college students and professors at major universities.
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Website : www.abrahamsculley.com
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for FREE 24/7 support for a crisis counselor
Suicide Prevention Hotline
1800-273-8255
FREE 24/7 support from crisis counselors
Psychologytoday.com/us
Enter your zip code and find therapists who are local. The site shows what they specialize in along with their cost per session
openpathcollective.org
This site shows a lot of therapists who are offering their services at discounted rates...starting at $30 per session
Betterhelp.com
This site has a list of therapists who offer virtual sessions and the sites offers financial aid if you qualify
https://www.beam.community/bvtnnj
List of black therapists, most of whom are offering their services at affordable prices.
Download the 7Cups app: https://www.7cups.com/about/howitworks.php
Chicago Specific Resources:
If you're insured - Call or email to ask if they accept your insurance
If you're insured - Ask about sliding scales or income-based payments
Offers income based/discounted therapy options:
DePaul University
https://offices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/support-services/counseling
Lincoln Park office (773 325 7779)
Loop Campus office (312 362 6923)
Chicago Counseling Associates
http://www.cca-cct.com/
(773)-281-7200
Other options:
Cathedral Counseling Center
https://www.cathedralcounseling.org/
(312)-252-9500
Live Oak
https://liveoakchicago.com/
(773)-880-1310
Center for Contextual Change
centerforcontextualchange.org
(847)-676-4447
Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy
https://www.lakeviewtherapy.com/
(773)-525-3322
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Today's episode focuses on actor safety - with an emphasis on the pandemic. We're talking with talent agent and actor Duane Sharp.
More about Duane
Duane Sharp founded Chicago Talent Network, a full service non-union talent agency, in the spring of 2018 with his business partner Renee Ertl. One year later they started Milwaukee Talent Network and formed the Talent Networks Co. Duane has been a non-union talent agent in the Chicago/Milwaukee market for over 25 years.
Duane is lucky enough to be the husband of photographer and sound engineer Jenn Udoni-Sharp and father of 6 year old Joe'Ann.
As an actor Duane moved to Chicago in the late 1980's after graduating from the University of Kansas and studied improvisation at The Second City and with the late Del Close. He has worked with Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare and Court as well as many off loop theaters.
He is a founding member of Shaw Chicago. Film & TV credits include Spike Lee's Chi-Raq, Chicago Fire, Public Enemies, Road to Perdition and Stir of Echoes.
Duane is an active brown belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlson Gracie Jr, a black belt in Shidokan Bareknuckle Karate and a veteran of 60 amateur boxing matches.
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Today's episode features Nicole Baker - a former actress turned life coach.
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Nicole Baker is a Life and Mindset Coach trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming based out of Chicago, IL. As a Coach, she works with aspiring achievers who are ready to get out of comfort zone and helps them fully step into the life of their dreams! She is also the host of the Life Coach Baker Podcast, an entrepreneur, blogger and goal smasher extraordinaire!
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Today's episode features Chicago filmmaker, Addison wright.
Addison is a Chicago native filmmaker and director. From visualization to execution, his goal is to push the culture and change perspectives. Directors like Spike Lee, Hype Williams and Spike Jonze inspired his passion for film. Addison has 7+ years of filmmaking experience and aims to inspire people with his creativity.
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Today's episode features actress and certified life coach, Courtney Rioux.
As an actor, you may have seen Courtney Rioux most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is much more than an actor. And she wants you to know that you are much more than your job, your bank account, and your social media followers, too. She shares what she learns from her own growth and transformation with humor and insight to inspire you to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance.
Sign up for her V.I.P. updates at CourtneyRioux.com and look out for her upcoming podcast, The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux. Instagram is her drug of choice. Follow at @courtneyrioux
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Today's episode is with Chicago actress Aneisa Hicks.
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Are you finding yourself posting about "controversial" topics more lately?
Are you talking more about racism, police brutality, or politics?
And are you worried what people might think of you?
If the concept of having difficult conversations is new to you - I get it. It's new for me too. Here's why I'm speaking up and why it isn't as "bad" or scary as you might think.
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There's a lot of people scared.
There's even more people who have *been* scared.
After a weekend of protests that spread across the country, many people have questions: "What can I say right now? How can I help? How can I speak up and share my voice without offending others?"
This week, we're talking to speaker, coach, and communication expert, Mel B. Cook. Let's talk. Let's learn.
About Mel B:
Mel B. Cook has been dominating in life and business since she was 16 years old. At an early age, she understood the importance of self-discipline, hard work, and consistency. Mel has served in leadership, managerial, and other influential roles for several Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and health systems. Mel followed her entrepreneurial passion to become the CEO of Suite Conversation, where she teaches the art of communication to increase your revenue, relationships, and results.
Outside of being a seasoned professional, Mel is survivor of sexual assault, abandonment, a broken home, and depression. She is a published author, entrepreneur, speaker, and coach. In addition, she is a wife, mother, and caregiver. Mel truly understands the importance of balance and developing strong emotional intelligence to ensure success in all areas of life.
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"I was robbing the camera of myself" - Patrick Mulvey
Today's interview is with Chicago actor, Patrick Mulvey.
Patrick Mulvey received his Bachelor's degree from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. While in the UK he starred on the BBC series River City and worked with the National Theatre of Scotland and the Globe Theatre in London. Other theatre credits include TimeLine Theatre, the Goodman Theatre, and Broadway in Chicago. He went on to play Tony in the nine-time Tony award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway. He has also appeared in Cirque de Soleil's production of Baz Luhrmann: For the Record. Recent television credits include CSI: NY, NCIS, Chicago PD, and Fox's Proven Innocent. He was recently recurring on the hit shows Empire, Chicago Fire, and the Girlfriend Experience. This past spring he played the title role in David Auburn's world premiere adaptation of The Adventures of Augie March at the Court Theatre.
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