Today we have quite a treat with musician Kate Keller— I was so excited to interview Kate about her musical skills and authentic songwriting process — very bold and honest and I was thrilled to learn more about her process!

Kate is a 27 year old New York based singer and songwriter, and just released her new song, “How It Ends” which tells the story of the possibilities of how a relationship may or may not turn out. You can find Kate Keller on all music streaming platforms, YouTube, and at KateKellerMusic.com

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Welcome to Episode 58 of Life in Bold!

🎙️ Finding Boldness: Embracing Life's Transitions with Meg Chizek 🎙️

In this episode of Life in Bold, Ben sits down with comedian and former dancer Meg Chizek. From her one-woman show How to Give Up on Your Dreams to her transition from dance to comedy, Meg’s story is all about self-trust and following your intuition. Join us as we discuss life in your 30s, bold moves, and making the leap to embrace new dreams. 🌈✨

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👀 Watch more to explore: If you’re feeling the pull to follow your dreams, this episode is for you! Don’t miss our conversation about letting go, finding your purpose, and what it truly means to live a life in bold.

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In this episode of Life in Bold, Ben sits down with Andrea Coleman, a New York-based comedian and storyteller known for her powerful solo show Three White Guys Named John. Andrea shares her journey from practicing law to embracing comedy, revealing how her legal career influences her humor and her life philosophy.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Valerie Ward for an in-depth conversation about her life, her journey with improv and comedy, and how she balances her corporate career with her creative passions. 

Valerie shared her unique experiences growing up in Texas, from her quirky fashion sense in high school to her early love of theater and improv. We explored how those formative years shaped her self-confidence and desire to express her creativity, even when faced with self-consciousness and the pressures of being seen as the "smart" kid.

As Valerie transitioned to college and then her career in marketing consulting, we discussed the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance and carving out time for her improv group and comedy pursuits. Her insights on the collaborative nature of the Austin improv scene versus the more competitive model in New York were fascinating.

I also opened up about my own experiences with comedy, marketing, and finding purpose beyond just "getting famous." Valerie's perspective on using comedy as a hobby versus a profession resonated with me, as I continue to navigate my own path in the creative world.

Overall, this conversation was a wonderful exploration of kindness, self-discovery, and the power of community - all through the lens of Valerie's inspiring story. I'm grateful to have had the chance to dive deeper into her life and creative passions, and I'm sure listeners will find her journey as inspiring as I do.

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In this episode of Life in Bold, I sit down with the incredibly talented Liz Coin to talk about her one-woman show, Lizzie Sunshine 🌞. Liz shares the deeply personal inspiration behind the show, which explores her brother’s addiction struggles, and how creating this piece helped her embrace her inner artist 🎭. 

We dive into the highs and lows of performing in New York City, including her sold-out show at The Pit and her upcoming performance at Caveat. Liz also talks about the power of social media, building personal connections, and her exciting plans to take Lizzie Sunshine to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 🎉. You won’t want to miss this conversation full of insight, heart, and humor!

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Lauren Arnett is an amazing improviser and actor in NYC who performs with many improv groups and makes people laugh all across New York City. Originally from Michigan, she grew up in a church where the church scene became her social life. Quiet in shy in high school, she now takes stages all over NYC to show the world what she’s got— in this episode we talk about our queerness, religion and christianity, our church experiences, and of course, queer dating & sex scenes in movies! 

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This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

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Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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My conversation with improv actor Patrick Darwin Williams was a riveting dive into masculinity in the 90s and 2000s, balancing football & theater (hello Troy Bolton!), moving to NYC in 2006, being a dad and husband, and basically an all-around interview with a fantastically talented and kind straight man. As a kid growing up in California, I had my own experiences with masculinity, coming out and hiding my true self, but I’ve learned that this is actually a pretty universal feeling— we ALL are just trying to make it and survive in 6th grade, right? 

Patrick is an amazing improviser in NYC, an improv instructor at The People’s Improv Theater in NYC, and just a super nice guy who I’ve had the chance to become friends with. His lesson and message? Make eye contact in improv, but also, make eye contact with your life. He chats about his transitions in life and how he’s balanced all his interests, responsibilities, and passions— and at 39 years old, he’s feeling good about being a dad, husband, improviser, and New Yorker. 

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Emmy Harrington is a wonderful Actor based in NYC who has done many things, but is very well known for her Live theater show “SCORE” where she invites comedians to do an act based on a classic movie she assigns, and then she herself does an interpretive/interactive dance and performance for each movie score. She grew up a dancer with a family who puts on an annual variety show— and she once had the idea to do a dance for the score of Jurassic Park— and it was a hit— since then, she has loved this art form. Emmy has been doing comedy and acting for over 10 years— I know that because there is a Cruise Ship commercial she did 10 years ago that I actually saw back in the day!! If you get a chance after listening to this episode, go to Emmy’s YouTube page and scroll through her amazing comedy and acting reels. 

In this episode, we talk all about how she came up with her show, “SCORE,” which is going to be at CAVEAT on 7/31/24— if you are in NY, you should go!!! It’s an amazing time. If you are outside of NYC but listen to this and fall in love with Emmy, make sure to buy a Live Stream ticket so you can see the whole thing right on your computer! As Emmy says, it’s filmed a lot like the Kennedy Center Honors LOL. We also talk about building a comedy career and an audience, getting people to come to your shows, dating in NYC, and dancing as a way to get your fitness on! 

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This podcast is hosted by New York City's Ben Hawes. Ben is a musical comedian and podcaster whose mission is to help folks see the value in their dreams, help them take action, and make it happen for themselves.

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You Can Find Emmy (Guest) Here:  

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemmyharrington

Tickets to her show: https://caveat.nyc/events/score-7-31-2024

I hope you have a great day, an even better week, and don't forget to Live Your Life in Bold.

-Ben Hawes

Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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