No Starving Artists

By Jason Pickett

The No Starving Artist podcast is dedicated to dancers & artists looking to take their dancing to the next level. We interview people from all walks of dance that have had professional experience ... more

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The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

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July 13, 2026 Brittni Johnson - A conversation around mental health & dance | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 75
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Brittni Johnson - a licensed clinical mental health therapist with many years of experience working with individuals of various age groups, including children, adolescents and adults. We talk about her experience with dance, her approach to teaching and more.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/being_brittni/?hl=en
https://www.empoweredmvt.com/about
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
50min
July 06, 2026 Theresa Stone | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 74
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Theresa Stone - we chat about her journey with dance, her creative process and what she wants to see for dance moving forward.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/theresastone91/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
47min
June 29, 2026 Mental Health in Dance - Angela Trapani | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 73
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Angela Trapani - We chat about her role as a dance parent & school psychologist and how those worlds have interesected.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/amtrapani
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
48min
June 22, 2026 Private Equity in Competitive Dance - a Roundtable Discussion by No Starving Artists
This guided conversation brought together some influential voices in the competitive dance space to talk about: What happens when private equity, outside investment, and corporate acquisitions enter the world of competitive dance?
We discussed:
• Why investors are suddenly interested in dance
• Rising costs for studios and families
• The impact of consolidation on competitions, conventions, and studios
• Whether artists are losing influence in the industry
• New opportunities for studio owners looking toward retirement
• How we balance business growth with artistic integrity
• Who should have a seat at the table as dance continues to evolve
This wasn't a debate about who's right or wrong. It was a conversation about transparency, education, and making sure dancers, families, educators, and artists remain at the center of an industry that's changing rapidly.
Whether you're a studio owner, teacher, parent, dancer, or industry professional, this is a conversation worth listening to.
Guest speakers:
Menina Fortunato
https://www.instagram.com/meninafortunato/
Rhee Gold
https://www.instagram.com/rheegold/
Chasta Hamilton
https://www.instagram.com/chastahamilton/
Mandy Yip
https://www.instagram.com/mandyjyip/
Jeff Homer
https://www.ensembleschools.com/
Presented by No Starving Artists and hosted by Jason Pickett
www.nsadance.com
https://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/
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58min
June 15, 2026 Private Equity meets Dance - Chasta Hamilton | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 71
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Chasta Hamilton - We chat about her journey, how private equity in dance crossed her radar and where we're at today with competitive dance.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/chastahamilton/
https://www.chastahamilton.com/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
41min
June 08, 2026 Keeping Dancer Media Safe - Jamie Hodgins - ICDR | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 70
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jamie Hodgins from ICDR - this is a part 2 with Jamie taking about ICDRs current position in competitive dance, how they want to help and clarifying some pushback.
Their links:
https://icdrdance.com/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
42min
June 02, 2026 Jonathan Carone - Healthy Sports Parents | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 69
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jonathan Carone from Healthy Sports Parents. We talk about why parents push pressure on young athletes, where youth sports are heading and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/healthysportsparents/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
1h 2min
May 11, 2026 Kristina Cross & Brie Pena - Elevation on Tour | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 68
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kristina Cross & Brie Pena from Elevation on Tour. We chat about the beginnings of their business, challenges they faced and where they see things going from here.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/elevationontour/
https://elevationontour.com/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
56min
May 05, 2026 Kim McSwain | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 67
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kim McSwain - in this episode Jason talks with Kim about her approach to teaching dance, working with studios to reform their programs and the safety of dancers in todays technological age.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/kmagencydance/
https://www.kmagency.com/
https://icdrdance.com/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
1h 7min
April 27, 2026 Bree Hafen - Tiger Friday | No Starving Artists Podcast Ep. 66
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Bree Hafen -
Jason Pickett sits down with Bree Hafen, founder of Tiger Friday, to break down her journey from professional dancer to building a successful dancewear brand. They dive into the realities of running a business, the purpose behind ambassador programs, and the balance between opportunity, marketing, and responsibility in today’s dance world. This episode offers an honest look at the intersection of dance, business, and the evolving culture around young dancers online.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/tigerfriday/
https://www.instagram.com/breehafen.choreo/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in common - they've elevated their artistry in one way or another.
My hope is that this will inspire younger artists to keep pushing and also give you new ideas as to how you can turn your passion into a career.
Online coaching, free resources and more available online: www.nsadance.com Comment, Like and Share and don't forget to follow us on all social media!
https://www.instagram.com/artistswhoeat/
...more
1h 7min

FAQs about No Starving Artists:

How many episodes does No Starving Artists have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.