Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

This week on the podcast is part two  of our interview with Ranee Ramaswamy, the Founding Artistic Director of the Ragamala Dance Company, along with her daughters Aparna and Ashwini. Aparna is the Executive Artistic Director, Choreographer and Principal Dancer in the company; and Ashwini is a Choreographic Associate, Dancer, and Communications Director.  
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The Ragamala Company tours extensively worldwide and has appeared at venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Jacob’s Pillow.  Individually, they have won numerous awards including Guggenheim Fellowships, US Artist Fellowships and over a dozen McKnight Fellowships.  This brief bio just scratches the surface of their accolades, so make sure you visit their website to see their impressive list of accomplishments and media! https://www.ragamaladance.org/

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Ranee Ramaswamy, the Founding Artistic Director of the Ragamala Dance Company, along with her daughters Aparna and Ashwini. Aparna is the Executive Artistic Director, Choreographer and Principal Dancer in the company; and Ashwini is a Choreographic Associate, Dancer, and Communications Director.  

The Ragamala Company tours extensively worldwide and has appeared at venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Jacob’s Pillow.  Individually, they have won numerous awards including Guggenheim Fellowships, US Artist Fellowships and over a dozen McKnight Fellowships.  This brief bio just scratches the surface of their accolades, so make sure you visit their website to see their impressive list of accomplishments and media!  https://www.ragamaladance.org/

Today we released part two of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” he’s one of the world’s most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years,  Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine, and Rhythm Magazine.

He’s toured and recorded with celebrated musicians, including Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli, New Edition, and Jody Watley. In addition to performing, he’s a teacher, author, and an inspirational speaker who’s worked with organizations such as Compassion International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Head Start Organization.

You won't want to miss this uplifting story of a teen on the edge of homelessness who overcame adversity to become a performing artist who uses his experiences to help others reach their goals!  https://zorothedrummer.com/ and https://www.zoroministries.org/about-zoro/ 

Today we released part one of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” he’s one of the world’s most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years,  Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine, and Rhythm Magazine.

He’s toured and recorded with celebrated musicians, including Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli, New Edition, and Jody Watley. In addition to performing, he’s a teacher, author, and an inspirational speaker who’s worked with organizations such as Compassion International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Head Start Organization.

You won't want to miss this uplifting story of a teen on the edge of homelessness who overcame adversity to become a performing artist who uses his experiences to help others reach their goals!  https://zorothedrummer.com/ and https://www.zoroministries.org/about-zoro/ 

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jeremy Rubenstein. He’s a distinguished educator, playwright and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater.  He founded Box Out Productions, LLC in 2008 to blend his love for theater with bullying prevention techniques. 

Each year his company reaches over 100,000 students, parents and faculty and has been widely covered in the national media for its distinctive approach in helping communities become proactive with bullying prevention.

Please tune in to hear how Jeremy built his business from the ground up, and how he uses entertainment to engage with students on a very important subject.  https://www.boxoutbullying.com/

Today we released part one of our interview with Jeremy Rubenstein. He’s a distinguished educator, playwright and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater.  He founded Box Out Productions, LLC in 2008 to blend his love for theater with bullying prevention techniques. 

Each year his company reaches over 100,000 students, parents and faculty and has been widely covered in the national media for its distinctive approach in helping communities become proactive with bullying prevention.

Please tune in to hear how Jeremy built his business from the ground up, and how he uses entertainment to engage with students on a very important subject.  https://www.boxoutbullying.com/

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Red Hot Annie. For nearly twenty years she’s been a Chicago-based burlesque performer and creative entrepreneur who's been an advocate for helping artists build sustainable careers. As a performer, she offers dynamic live shows and empowering workshops designed to inspire confidence, connection, and bold self-expression.

We hope you join us for this entertaining interview, and hear how Annie bootstrapped her business from an idea into the brand she is today. https://redhotannie.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@redhotannie

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Red Hot Annie. For nearly twenty years she’s been a Chicago-based burlesque performer and creative entrepreneur who's been an advocate for helping artists build sustainable careers. As a performer, she offers dynamic live shows and empowering workshops designed to inspire confidence, connection, and bold self-expression.

We hope you join us for this entertaining interview, and hear how Annie bootstrapped her business from an idea into the brand she is today. https://redhotannie.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@redhotannie

Today we released part two of our interview with Valentina Caprini.  She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy.  She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence.  

Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-making around the world. Her designs incorporate the ancient filigree technique of weaving metal threads, into what she describes as “wearable art.”  

If you are looking for inspiration in building your arts studio, you won't want to miss Valentina's interview!  https://www.valentinacaprini.com/ and https://www.linfastudiogallery.com/

Today we released part one of our interview with Valentina Caprini.  She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy.  She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence.  

Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-making around the world. Her designs incorporate the ancient filigree technique of weaving metal threads, into what she describes as “wearable art.”  

If you are looking for inspiration in building your arts studio, you won't want to miss Valentina's interview!  https://www.valentinacaprini.com/ and https://www.linfastudiogallery.com/