Artistic Beginnings

Artistic Beginnings episodes:

• 07.07.2021

  Artistic Check-In

  Hi Everyone! It has been a minute. Just wanted to check in and let you know that we have not forgotten about you! We love producing this podcast and we want to make sure you know we will be back...

  
• 06.09.2021

  What I Wish I knew... Dawn (Mom) Hollis

  This week we have our mom on again to share her sage advice on the pod! We can't wait to hear what you think of all the great tid bits of insight our mom shares! Connect with us and let...

  
• 05.26.2021

  What I Wish I knew... Melody talks Reputation

  Melody talks all about reputation in this episode as we revisit her past and talk about the positive and negative aspects of reputation in the entertainment industry. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Mel shares all the...

  
• 05.12.2021

  What I Wish I knew... Mitch shares his innocence

  Mitch shares a little about what he learned while in the arts and shares his insight into some of his experiences while acting and what he took away from it. Hopefully you can learn a bit about his experience and...

  
• 04.28.2021

  Still Artistic Beginnings

  We are still here every other week! This week we catch up, take a breather and get back to business! We will be changing up the flow a bit but we are still the same Artistic Beginnings you know and...

  
• 04.14.2021

  Breathe Better, with Steve (Dad) Hollis

  Join us this week with a Masterclass in Breathing with our dad Steve Hollis! For this very special 50th episode we have our dad! We talk a bit about his past (more history of the Hollis family to come soon)...

  
• 02.24.2021

  Tik Tok Creator Gabrielle Friedman

  In this episode, we have a chat with our very own Gabrielle Friedman. She started her following on TikTok and is one of our favorite creators. She entertains and puts out content that moves and shakes the earth. If you...

  
• 02.10.2021

  Tik Tok for Dummies

  Join us on this wonderful journey into what Tik Tok is... For those non “Zoomers” out there join Mitch as he learns what Tik Tok is. Learn a lot about the state of the world through what Tik Tok is....

  
• 01.27.2021

  Consuming Entertainment... Work or play?

  As an entertainment professional do you watch a lot of tv and movies and call it “work”? In many cases that is totally legitimate. Melody and Mitch discuss how they have balanced their consumption of the arts and talk about...

  
• 01.13.2021

  To the New Girls from Laura Hunter Drago

  To the New Girl’s Producer Laura Hunter Drago shares her story and digs into the process and path she took to making her work impactful and meaningful. Laura shares the milestones in her story and goes in depth on the...

  
• 12.30.2020

  Thank you 2020... But really thank you Melody

  As we close out 2020 we realize not all is bad. I made some good decisions, some bad. One good one from this very long year. Has to spread love and cheer. In the form of a podcast with...

  
• 12.16.2020

  College... Worth it? - Artistic Article Analysis (AAA)

  To wrap up our thoughts on College... Worth it? we discuss an article that was shared with us by a listener. It had some great topics and this writer has some great insight for the artistic community interested in learning...

  
• 12.09.2020

  College... Worth it? - Brendon Martin’s Take

  To round out our perspective on College as it relates to whether it is a good fit for you, we figured we should speak with someone that went to school for the arts... We know we were definitely coming off...

  
• 12.02.2020

  College... Worth it? - Pros and Cons

  To continue the College episodes we talk about the Pros and Cons! So excited to share our thoughts on what the pros and cons of College are. In addition to talking college, we have a trip down memory lane with...

  
• 11.25.2020

  Thank you! Thanksgiving Episode

  As we take a break to be thankful for everything we have and for getting through difficult times we turn to what made us most happy this year and share a special project that we did this year for your...

  
• 11.18.2020

  College... Worth it? - Audition Horror Stories

  Melody and Mitch talk about their College audition horror stories. Going to college for the performing arts wasn't the right call for us but what about you? There are pros and cons to going to college for the performing arts...

  
• 11.11.2020

  Time to Fight Stage Fright!

  This week we talk stage fright. How does it manifest? What are some examples? How can we fight it? We talk all about our experience with stage fright, talk about how people deal with it and learn a lot about...

  
• 11.04.2020

  What is “Pay to Play” anyway?

  Is play to play worth it? What is pay to play? Can it be good, is it all bad? Our mom Dawn Hollis is here to tell us the truth behind pay to play and the challenging part of the...

  
• 10.28.2020

  Actor to Artist: Jodi Moore Lewis

  This week Jodi Moore Lewis shares her story and we talk all about becoming an actor and fighting the cliche of being a performer in Los Angeles. Jodi opens up about how she felt about becoming a performer and her...

  
• 10.21.2020

  Actor Nightmares!

  This week we share our deepest darkest Actor’s Nightmares that cause us sleepless nights, and shed light on why we are the way we are... Join us as we talk about why we think we experience the nightmares, what we...

  
• 10.14.2020

  Comedy and Storytelling with Shannon O'Connor

  Shannon O’Connor is a delight and a half! Always over the top energy and ready to take on a challenge Shannon is a great example of an artist that takes on a ton of projects, has talents ranging from comedy...

  
• 10.07.2020

  Jacqueline Scislowski... Power Ranger or Angry Old Man?

  This week hear all about the story of a real power ranger Jacqueline Scislowski. She has great stories of her origins, working late nights as a child and her incredible levels of energy keeping her moving forward! She shares some...

  
• 09.30.2020

  Cabaret can change lives with Ari Axelrod

  Ari Axelrod, a performer, coach, and all around good person shares great stories and insight into the life as a performer, taking on adversity and treating each day as if it were your last. If you want to be inspired...

  
• 09.23.2020

  Mental health and the Arts with Chris Smith

  This episode is with Chris Smith a social worker and performer working in the entertainment industry. He shares his wonderful winding path to his current passions and his involvement in the entertainment industry. We talk all about mental health and...

  
• 09.16.2020

  The tale of Bill Berloni - Theatrical Animals

  This week we explore further into the stories that Brian shared with us all about his wonderful experiences and his journey to working with Bill Berloni. Brian shares his wonderful story about how he came to work with Bill, and...

  
• 09.09.2020

  From Dinner Theatre to Character Actor Dog Trainer, with Brian Michael Hoffman

  This week is all about Brian Michael Hoffman’s journey! He is an amazing actor and animal trainer with extensive experience in his field. He had the great opportunity to start doing what he loves from a young age and continue...

  
• 09.02.2020

  Is memorization important?

  Yes. Resounding Yes. Memorization is super critical for the performing arts whether you are a musician, dancer, actor, or otherwise. It is a valuable skill that will allow you to accomplish your goals and mission in whatever project you are...

  
• 08.26.2020

  Education in entertainment with Amy Wolk

  This week we talk with Amy Wolk, a New York based performer and educator. Amy has a very interesting path and career in the entertainment industry. In addition to performing she is a tutor with On Location Education (Catchy right!?)....

  
• 08.19.2020

  Tuffet Schmelzle and her dialect fancy

  This week we talk to Tuffet all about her journey and all of the accents along the way! Tuffet is a Dialect Coach and actress with major skills! She has a fun name and personality. Listen to this episode to...

  
• 08.12.2020

  Is ART the Product or the Journey?

  In this episode, we talk about what art means to people. Is art the final product that an audience sees... or is it the creative journey the artist goes on? There are a lot of opinions in this episode and...

  
• 08.05.2020

  Kyle Branzel on why quitting is ok

  Quitting is not actually quitting... This week we have Kyle Branzel on the show! Kyle is a great performing arts coach and he shares his journey in the entertainment industry. There are many great insights from this conversation including how...

  
• 07.29.2020

  Kim and Ket's Story and how they... stay alive

  Kim and Ket shared their story and we learned a lot from their creative journey. This week we share the story of their friendship, what they thought of each other, what they think of each other now, and how they...

  
• 07.22.2020

  Kim Burns and her journey to a balanced identity

  This week Kim Burns, an actress and Podcast Host shares her journey and all about her challenges, opportunities and milestones on her path to finding her identity. We talk about what mindset can do for your life in this industry,...

  
• 07.15.2020

  Ketryn Porter and how to take on fear!

  Ketryn Porter is an award winning actor living in Los Angeles. She is also a co-host of a wonderful hit podcast she produces with her best friend Kim Burns (see her in the next episode!). Ketryn shares her story to...

  
• 07.08.2020

  Performer’s path to Directing with Allison Sheff

  This week we have Allison Sheff on the show. She is a performer, director, and all around cool person. She shares some great insight into her experiences that lead her to her passion for Directing. She has learned so much...

  
• 07.01.2020

  Having a 9-5 is not giving up - How Nick Lorenzini approaches a creative life.

  This week we had the chance to speak with Nick Lorenzini. A creative with a experience in the performing arts in New York as a singer, dancer, actor. Nick is the definition of a performer, however he has not only...

  
• 06.24.2020

  Skills to be a better actor with Juliana Hansen

  This week we have Juliana Hansen on the Pod! We were so happy to get to talk with Juliana all about her career, her winding path to Disney, her voice acting experience, her education, and much more! If you want...

  
• 06.17.2020

  Pursuing your passion can change the world with Angela Sauer

  This week we have Angela Sauer, an LA based actor. We really enjoyed talking with Angela about some hard truths you have to face when you are pursuing the arts. Why are you doing it? Are you cut out for...

  
• 06.10.2020

  Balancing Music and Medicine with Kaevon

  This week is all about Kaevon. A musician and producer of an all med student band The Anastomoses! It was great speaking with Kaevon about his background and how he is able to balance Medical school and his artistic passions....

  
• 05.27.2020

  How to make your own work with Lianne O'Shea

  In this episode we have Lianne on to talk all about her experience in creating films and working as an actress. She has held a number of jobs in her life that have given her a great perspective on the...

  
• 05.20.2020

  Byram on how to harness inspiration for your creative expression

  This week we have Byram on the show to talk all about how to get inspired and in the right mindset to create your work. Byram is a music producer and performer. He has experience producing music for a variety...

  
• 05.13.2020

  Michael Thomas Holmes on having two artistic paths

  In this episode we speak with Michael Thomas Holmes is an Actor and Freelance Graphic Designer. We speak with him about how he pulls off working in two artistic careers and what lead him to pursue them in the first...

  
• 05.06.2020

  Tessa Germaine and how to develop stories in film

  This week we have Tessa Germain on the show. Tessa is a film maker, director, and writer that has experience as an actor from an early age. We learned a lot from Tessa on how to do proper research on...

  
• 04.29.2020

  Jeff Ashkin and the importance of limiting variables in your artistic work

  This week we have Jeffrey Ashkin on the show! He is an actor, writer, producer, director, and podcast host! We had the chance to talk with him about how he gets his work produced, what it means to be passionate...

  
• 04.22.2020

  Alex Mentzel combining social impact and the arts

  This week we have Alex Mentzel. Alex not only started off in the arts early in life, but he did it in Germany. He grew up in an artistic household with great support from his parents, and is currently building...

  
• 04.15.2020

  Justin Miller shows that artistic passion can help build community and overcome challenges

  This week we have Justin Miller. Justin is an accomplished director and teacher. He gave us a sneak peak into his life, his origin story and some of the struggles on his path to becoming the multitalented creative he is...

  
• 04.08.2020

  Sebastian Schug and the creative world of publishing

  This week we have Sebastian Shug. A talented creative that publishes his own work as well as the work of others. His passion for bringing art into the world and his willingness to share how he does it is intoxicating....

  
• 04.01.2020

  Tiege Dooley-Panko and her exciting creative path

  In this episode we speak with Tiege Dooley-Panko. A creative with many passions and a lot of experience that has lead her to a passion in writing and comedy. She is a multi talented creative that has gone from dancing,...

  
• 03.25.2020

  Leo Wiggins shares his creative path to Voice Over

  Leo is a voice actor and professional singer in New York City. He got started in music in 2008, and in 2016 found himself in the booth for video games and animation. In this episode of Artistic Beginnings Leo reveals...

  
• 03.18.2020

  David Robinson and her authentic self

  This week we have the fabulous music producer David Robinson on our show to talk about her path to the musician she is today! David has had a ton of experiences that have given her the chance to grow as...