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Picture this: you are submitted for one of your dream jobs, you tell a friend about the potential job, and they tell you, “don’t get too excited it might not work out.” Well I’m here to tell you that the correlation between excitement and disappointed is not mutually exclusive. You might think it’s a FACT that the more excited you are about something, the more it hurts when it doesn’t work out the way you thought it would… But, what if I told you it isn’t? What if I told you it DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY! 

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Listen to Ep #93 Think Outside the Box w/ Nina McNeely 

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A little bonus Words That Move Me episode with the wonderful Brian Shutters, director, designer, and much much more. Brian comes on the pod to talk about being a multi hyphenate person and how/when he chooses to include others in the conversation. We also talk about Ben Rector’s new video Brian directed “Wonderful World” OUT TODAY! Go check that out and enjoy this conversation with Brian Shutters.

Show Notes:

Watch Ben’s new video “Wonderful World” 

Watch Joy & Dana’s choreography in Ben Rector’s video “Supernatural”

Watch Ben Rector’s “The Thanksgiving Song” Official Video 

Listen to ep #141 The First Hub for African Diasporic Music and Dance with Kara Mack

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Summer is coming to a close and I am taking some time to reflect on what that means. Follow along with me as I dig into what I’m taking with me as we leap into fall and what I’m leaving behind.

Show Notes:

Watch 8 Counts: The Words That Movie

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This week we have returning guest Kara Mack, back for round two! She’s going to tell you all about her latest venture (that you can 100% benefit from no matter where you live or how you dance)… Yes, we’re talking about the first ever online hub for African diasporic music and DANCE. As if that wasn’t enough, we go deep on purpose, influence and (of course) instagram!

Show Notes

Join the Bopsidy Launch Event  

Find Kara on Instagram

Connect w/ Kara Mack 

Learn about Africa in America 

Join Bopsidy

Listen to Kara’s first episode: #80 Respect the Technique 

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Fashion icon and writer of “Fear and Clothing: Unbuckling American Style”, Cintra Wilson, joins me on the pod today.  Cintra is constantly making statements both as a writer and fashion connoisseur, and you’ll get to hear a few of those fabulous statements on style, fashion, femininity, counter culture, and more on the pod today.  You’ll learn about the life and work of Cintra as well as where “hip” comes from and where it is now. Please enjoy this conversation with my long lost sister, Cintra Wilson.

Show Notes:

Find Cintra on Instagram 

Read Cintra’s book Fear and Clothing: Unbuckling America Style 

Find Cintra on Substack 

Read No logo by Naomi Klein 

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Today we wrap up audition august with the man, the myth, the legend himself… Brian Friedman. Brian joins me on the pod today with over 30+ years of experience of auditioning, both in front of the table and behind it. You’ll find out how to bring YOU to every audition and the difference between, self confidence, arrogance, and over-confidence. Please enjoy this conversation with Brian Friedman.

Show Notes:

Find Brian on Instagram 

Watch the Oprah so excited performance 

Work with my mime coach Lorin 

Sign Up for the September 5th Free Coaching Call 

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Today we are talking to Jillian Schmitz: burlesque icon, incredible teacher, and wonderful guest. We dig into relationships… relationships to our bodies as dancers, relationships to money as artists, and our relationship with dance. Dig in with us and enjoy this conversation with Jillian Schmitz. 

Show Notes:

Sign Up for our Free Coaching Call

Read Jillian’s feature in ShoutOutLA

Listen to Ep. #72 Does Dance Save Lives? With Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann 

Visit an Overeaters Anonymous meeting

Visit an Debtors Anonymous meeting 

Watch Dana’s Reel 

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Mimi Cave, director, writer, art director, and overall lovely human being joins me on this week’s podcast. You may know her as the director of the film Fresh, or as the director of a certain rather important Seaweed Sisters video…. but I know her as a great friend and artist. Enjoy this conversation with Mimi Cave.

Show Notes:

Learn more about Mimi 

Find Mimi on Instagram 

Watch Vance Joy’s “I’m With You”

Watch Fresh 

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Step Up, Encanto, Aladdin, Hairspray, Footloose… I would name all of Jamal’s choreography credits but you’d be here for awhile! I am so honored to have the great Jamal Sims on the podcast today. Although he has all of these credits, he is so much more than them. This episode truly had me smiling from ear to ear, so if you’re looking for a good time (and looking to learn a thing or two along the way) jump into this episode with Jamal Sims.

Show Notes:

Find Jamal on Instagram 

Watch Virgin America Safety Video

Watch BTS of the making of Encanto

Watch Do You Remember The Time (Official Video)

Watch Microsoft “Movement” Surface Tablet Commercial

Watch Jamal’s documentary When The Beat Drops 

Watch Prince Ali from Aladdin

Listen to SWV – Weak

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Let’s talk auditions! When you are a dancer in the commercial industry, auditions are a part of the lifestyle. As an auditioner of many many years… I’m here to tell you the three things you need to do for your next audition/interview!

Show Notes:

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