Level Up! with Shay

Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast With Shay, Michelle shares how she became a great salesperson by following some pretty simple rules. One being - just know what you want! Both of her parent's had been diagnosed with terminal illnesses, both living on the East coast while she was in sunny California. She knew she wanted a lot of money to have the freedom and flexibility to visit as often as she could. No aptitude test could tell her what to do, so she followed her love for the outdoors and healthy eating and found her way through nutrition school, selling memberships at a high-end gym, and now enjoying herself in medical sales. She relies on various practices to level up including visualization, meditation, goal setting, and talking to herself! She is always finding ways to fine tune to her best self and that’s why I love being around her!

You can find Michelle and support her on Instagram @michelleleebutler.

She is raising funds on both personal and corporate levels for the Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Moving Day, which is on November 14th and will be a 100% virtual walk! Here is the link for the event:  Blog - Moving Day. Please email her at [email protected] if you want to donate, get involved, or if you or someone you love has Parkinson's and want any sort of support.

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast With Shay, Vico (they, him, she) opens up about how they have become the tenacious person they are today. A trip to fencing lessons with their mom and brother at 11 years old started them on their journey. After leveling up due to always competing against older boys in addition to their Speedy Gonzalez talent, Vico traveled the world competing in and usually winning at fencing tournaments. At 17, when the  fencing career started coming to a close, Vico decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Something they had always wanted to do. Now, you can find Vico on the screen on many different shows, playing many different characters - queer, straight, non-binary, cis, you name it! And now they have a vision of seeing and getting more queer characters and people who look like them on the screen. I’d say they have a pretty good start. We go into soooo much more. Thanks for stopping by - I’m excited for you to hear it!

You can find and support Vico on Instagram @puertoricaninja and TikTok @vico_ortiz. Check them out on the screen! Vida on STARZ, Everything's Gonna Be Ok on Hulu & Freeform, These Thems on YouTube!

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It's a big day, y'all! I wrote a blog post and I knew people HAD to get the information in different ways, so I also did this podcast episode about it! I talk about 10 Things You Need To Know If You're Following Your Dreams and also I have a little announcement in there too. I hope you enjoy this episode as it is the first of many and I'm sure if you are following me, you are following your dreams or on your way! You can do anything and these reminders can help you get there!

Until next time - Level Up! 

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast with Shay, Frankee Razor shares his experience with being a top 30 contestant of the first American Idol season and how it was a huge blessing, but also a curse for his young teenage artist self. But with downs, there must come ups. We talk about depression, substance abuse, fitting in, finding your voice, and how important it is to strengthen your faith - whether with God, the Universe, a life force, an energy, etc - even when you have nothing but an uncharged phone and the clothes on your back. I am inspired by Frankee Razor as he continues to do what he loves - lifting people’s spirits and expressing himself through music - and I think he will inspire you as well.

You can find and support Frankee Razor on Instagram and Twitter @frankeerazor. Listen to his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, or anywhere you listen to music. I play a couple clips of his songs in the episode! And make sure you watch his music videos on his YouTube page! You will not be disappointed!

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast with Shay, Jake shares his story of going from an educator in schools to an educator of improv. He admits he has had to learn how to be comfortable with the fact that he doesn’t know everything. And throughout the episode, he really pushes the idea that he keeps on learning along the way. Jake has learned a lot from rejection; maybe even more from his losses than his wins! He shares that getting what you thought you wanted may not be what actually makes you happy and helps you break down those walls you’ve built growing up. Create your own way of doing things you love, even if you don’t know the ins and outs yet, and believe that you can achieve whatever goal you have. Jake tries his best and it’s nice knowing that that’s actually all he needs to succeed!

You can find Jake and support him on Instagram and Twitter @wakeupwithjacob. If you want to learn about his WE Improv community go to www.weimprov.com. AND! If you want to pre-order his book, Training To Be Myself, go to Inkshares.com. It will be out SOON!

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast With Shay, Jackie shares her past struggles with her body, confidence, and negative thinking. It really impacted her performance as a collegiate basketball player and it slowed her process down pursuing her dream of modeling. Finally, she got sick of the fear she was hanging on to and decided to make a change. This started one summer mentoring young girls at an urban youth camp called Kids Across America where she showered her mentees with love and praise, read through scriptures, and at the same time of empowering those girls, she found they empowered her even more. This is when she started getting more curious about modeling, seeking the steps it would take to get an agent, and finding the mentors she needed to level up. After being rejected by a receptionist at one of her top of the list agencies, Jackie said it lit a fire in her to get what she wanted and she never looked back. She shares her seven traits of what makes a beautiful woman and tries to embody those traits everyday and gives advice to those who still have yet to find their true, powerful, and courageous self.

You can find Jackie on Instagram, Twitter, (@jackiesweasey) and YouTube where she posts some BTS and travel videos for her model shoots as well as videos about her activism for veganism and animal rights.

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast With Shay, Libbie Higgins shares her journey of how she went from going to comedy clubs for a year just to observe comics to a viral sensation throughout social media. She emphasizes the importance of not waiting any longer to do things that make you happy, which can be a nice reminder for all of us at times. She also shares how therapy has helped her understand herself more and give her the tools to be a more productive and happy person! I admire the work Libbie has put in to quiet the little voice in her head that says she can’t do something. That can be a very scary moment to face your fears, but Libbie has faced those moments over and over and she has finally taken the wheel. I can’t wait to see more of Libbie’s work - character, stand-up, improv, whatever it is - because I trust it will just be more of her authentic self!

You can find Libbie and support her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @libbiehiggins -  Instagram is her most favorite! Keep the DMs nice! Listen to her podcast, Slop City. Find her hilarious viral videos on YouTube. And check out future show dates at her website www.libbiehiggins.com.

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast With Shay, Bri shares her story of how she knew comedy was for her. After moving to LA, booking her first acting job, while lying to her family and couch surfing for a while, she finally found her groove. She has auditioned for SNL, written and performed a one woman show for over 5 years constantly tweaking and refining it, and also very active with her musical side as a rapper, DJ, and event producer. We talk about what scares Bri, if all the work she has put in thus far to accomplish her dream is worth it, and some of the best advice I’ve ever heard if you have ever doubted yourself with your work and creations. I think one of Bri’s strongest traits is that she is everywhere! Talk is cheap and that’s why Bri SHOWS UP! So grateful for Bri and how she shares her story, lows and highs, and how she keeps going, no matter what little voice in her head tells her to stop.

You can find Bri and support her on Instagram and Twitter @brigiger and on her website where you will find Black Lives Matter resources, her demo reel, stand-up sets, sketch videos, and more - www.brigiger.com.

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Welcome! In this episode of the Level Up! Podcast With Shay, Mike Glazer shares stories of getting bullied, being expelled a few days before graduating high school, going to culinary school after losing on the Food Network show The Worst Cooks in America and so much more.  He believes that you can't change people's minds, but you can open them up and that's how he plays his cards with getting others on his side. While in a lot a writing rooms around Hollywood, Mike has learned a lot - how to listen, take in the room, be a team player, fail, and work extremely hard. Mike has also learned a lot about himself and his work habits since he's gotten a little more time to himself during quarantine. So excited for you all to hear how his mind works and how he has had so much success thus far! 

You can find Mike and support him on Instagram and Twitter at @glazerboohoohoo. Listen to his podcast Weed + Grub everywhere and at https://www.weedandgrub.com. Watch his videos on YouTube and everything else he's doing at https://www.glazerboohoohoo.com.  

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