Artists don't necessarily have predictable schedules. We don't clock in and out like everyone else.

I think self talk is one of the most underrated tools in our personal growth arsenal.

Even though there's been a lot of great progress, there's still a lot of negative connotation around mental health and therapy.

Artists and creatives of all kind are bout to face haters. Everyone handles them differently. Some people ignore them while others lean in and engage right back.

Personal care for dancers is probably the last thing many performers think of when they're getting ready for a show.

If it's anything I want you to take away from today's podcast: it's that anger is a secondary emotion.

For today's #GrowFriday, we've got another epic interview from the #MoveGrooveGrow Podcast! Kassy Francis is a nurse turned professional dancer, choreographer, and ambassador for AfroVibe. She's traveled all around the world teaching her choreography or hosting an AfroVibe workout class.

There are a lot of instances where our bodies will hold on to certain past experiences.

EVERYONE'S attention is on social media nowadays. But it's so important to be mindful of what we consume because it can truly affect our state of mind. But you can also use social media as a tool for change.

We've got another epic interview for the #MoveGrooveGrow Podcast! Chris "Boogy" Marcos is a professional dancer, singer, and theater performer. He's played the lead roles for musicals such as In The Heights and American Idiot. He is also the co-founder of the ONLY west coast boy band cover group, Double Take.  

In this episode, Emeroy and Chris talk about: 

+when to take the leap to follow your passion 

+how to mentally prepare for an audition 

 +how to handle haters as an artist 

+handling a busy schedule as an artist 

+appreciate the journey as a dancer +the importance of personal care as a dancer.