Welcome to the premiere episode of After the Applause.

I’m Champagne Hughes—a theater artist, (future) therapist, and truth-teller creating space for the messy, brave, and beautiful return to self.

This show is for the ones who know what it means to be seen… and to lose sight of themselves. For performers, healers, cultural workers, and anyone navigating the emotional waves after the curtain drops. What do we do when the performance ends, but life keeps going?

In this first episode, I share the heart behind the show, my story of growing up around closeted performers, and why I believe creativity and psychology are inseparable. I talk about embodiment, emotional athletics, legacy, and the fear of stepping into your full truth when no one’s clapping.

🌀 Topics include:

• Perfectionism and being seen

• Creative grief and career transitions

• Identity beyond the stage

• Embodiment, burnout, and restoration

• How roles shape us—and how to release them

• Why we need this work now

🎵 Music by AmpurSand

📌 Visit www.ChampagneHughes.com for more information

✨ Welcome to After the Applause. This is your place to return.