In this inspiring episode, Mel Zarb-Cousin takes us from her first moment on the Magik Theatre stage at age 14 to her return decades later as its first Managing Director. She shares how those early experiences ignited a passion for the arts, how her path through youth-focused nonprofits shaped her leadership, and why this role feels like the perfect blend of purpose and passion. Mel talks about dreaming big for Magik’s future and what it means to lead a beloved downtown institution into its next chapter. This conversation is full of heart, vision, and the magic of coming full circle.