Relate w/ Patrick McAndrew

Anita Sanchez, transformational consultant, speaker, coach, and author, joins us in episode 120 of Relate! You won't want to miss this episode. Anita is a wealth of wisdom as she shares with us "The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom For Modern Times," which is also the title of her best-selling book. The four sacred gifts are: the power to forgive the unforgivable, the power of unity, the power of healing, and the power of hope. We dissect all four of these gifts, discuss why indigenous wisdom is so important today, and why we must always come from a place of love and drop into our hearts in our interactions with people.

I encourage you all to check out Anita's work at https://foursacredgifts.com/

Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., Aztec and Mexican-American, is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the international bestselling book, “The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times” (Simon & Schuster). She bridges indigenous teachings with the latest science to inspire and equip women and men to enjoy meaningful, empowered lives and careers.

James Bundy, Dean of Yale School of Drama, joins us in episode 119 of Relate. On this episode, we dissect the art of acting, beginning with a tendency and temptation actors have to focus on how "good" our acting is. James makes clear that the actor sees what the audience sees and, as such, we must follow our curiosities as actors. We discuss the importance of vivid and big imaginations, how chasing perfection is an illusion, and why we must, from time to time, entertain the ideas of our mortal enemies. 

To learn more about James and the Yale School of Drama, please visit https://www.drama.yale.edu/

James Bundy has served as Dean of Yale School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre since 2002. He teaches in the Acting program at the School and in the Theater Studies program in Yale College. During his tenure, Yale Rep has produced more than thirty world, American, and regional premieres, nine of which have been honored by the Connecticut Critics Circle as Best Production of the year and two of which have been Pulitzer Prize finalists. James has directed productions at Theater for a New Audience, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theater Festival, The Acting Company, California Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and The Juilliard School Drama Division. James is a graduate of Harvard College; he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and Yale School of Drama.

Jim Calder, Head of Movement at NYU Tisch Graduate Acting Program, joins us in this episode of Relate. Jim talks to us about his career and why we must honor our sense of play. We discuss why, as actors, we must be tremendously attentive and how our habits can become extremely dangerous. Jim also hits home why we must explore the unexploreable and the key difference between experiencing and explaining in acting.

Please visit https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/grad-acting/101386120.html to learn more about Jim.

Jim Calder is the Head of Movement at New York University Tisch Graduate Acting Department. He is the winner of the David Payne Carter Excellence in Teaching Award and Artistic Director of La Pietra Summer Theatre Festival in Florence, Italy. Jim has directed at various locations in New York City including the Lincoln Center Institute, Pearl Theatre, Classic Stage Company, The Public, New York Theater Workshop and HERE. Jim was movement and creative consultant for the upcoming film ‘Silent Retreat” on ‘Pericles’ at Berkeley Rep, ‘Passion Play’ by Sarah Ruhl and has served as movement director on Broadway for ‘Therese Raquin’ staring Keira Knightley. Jim has performed at The Old Globe, P.S. 122, and throughout Europe. He was the lead actor and creative consultant in PBS’s ‘Noddy & Friends’. Jim trained and performed under the direction of Jacques LeCoq in numerous TV specials in France. 

Tony-nominated producer, Megan Kingery, joins us in episode 117 of Relate. In this episode, we talk about Megan's career as a "Producer of Everything," from Broadway to film to books and graphic novels. We discuss the importance of building something for a long time, how to choose what you produce, the true role of a producer in a production, and why stamina plays such a integral role in the entertainment industry.

Please visit http://megankingery.com/ and https://www.poeglobal.com/ to learn more about Megan and the great projects she has worked on.

Megan Kingery is the Executive Producer of POE GLOBAL and Tony-nominated “Producer of Everything.” She served as Creative Producer of Blue Man World, Blue Man Group's first exploration into print. Her other notable projects include NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 which gave her a Tony Nomination, FUN HOME which won the Tony award, and HAND TO GOD (Tony nomination). Megan is also the Executive Producer of THE SUBJECT, a feature film by Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Lanie Zipoy, starring Jason Biggs and Aunjanue Ellis, and ADAM MANN (NOT HIS REAL NAME) a new play by Marin Gazzaniga based on Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind by Daniel C. Dennett and Linda LaScola, in development with The Civilians. Creative Producer of PARTICLE FEVER (in development: book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang, music by Bear McCreary). Experiential Producer of the “In Her Shoes” campaign for Santander Bank, winner of Best Experiential and Best Tech for Good IDEAS award, and Best Experiential for AICP.

Tony-nominated producer, Megan Kingery, joins us in episode 117 of Relate. In this episode, we talk about Megan's career as a "Producer of Everything," from Broadway to film to books and graphic novels. We discuss the importance of building something for a long time, how to choose what you produce, the true role of a producer in a production, and why stamina plays such a integral role in the entertainment industry. 

Please visit http://megankingery.com/ and https://www.poeglobal.com/ to learn more about Megan and the great projects she has worked on.

Megan Kingery is the Executive Producer of POE GLOBAL and Tony-nominated “Producer of Everything.” She served as Creative Producer of Blue Man World, Blue Man Group's first exploration into print. Her other notable projects include NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 which gave her a Tony Nomination, FUN HOME which won the Tony award, and HAND TO GOD (Tony nomination). Megan is also the Executive Producer of THE SUBJECT, a feature film by Chisa Hutchinson, directed by Lanie Zipoy, starring Jason Biggs and Aunjanue Ellis, and ADAM MANN (NOT HIS REAL NAME) a new play by Marin Gazzaniga based on Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind by Daniel C. Dennett and Linda LaScola, in development with The Civilians. Creative Producer of PARTICLE FEVER (in development: book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang, music by Bear McCreary). Experiential Producer of the “In Her Shoes” campaign for Santander Bank, winner of Best Experiential and Best Tech for Good IDEAS award, and Best Experiential for AICP. 

In episode 116 of Relate, we are joined by Leigh-Chantelle. We discuss why we must avoid passive interaction with the world, why we must develop a deep understanding of technology, and why we must achieve a certain digital equilibrium within our lives. Leigh-Chantelle shares her expertise in teaching digital barriers and iterates the importance of education when it comes to our technological devices.

Please learn more about Leigh-Chantelle by visiting https://www.leigh-chantelle.com/ and https://www.vivalavegan.net/

Leigh-Chantelle is an international speaker, consultant, author, and blogger. She is passionate about cyberpsychology, digital well-being and digital communication, in particular, prioritizing conscious choices towards interactions, especially online. She is currently undertaking multidisciplinary research, examining children’s interactions with social robots in an educational setting. Over the past two decades, she has spoken all over the world, written various books, run not-for-profits, organized festivals, plus many smaller events. She has worked in online marketing, online advertising, content creation, and social media, and is currently creating online courses while teaching herself how to code apps.

In episode 115, I discuss my opinions on our ability to function with all of the stimuli coming at us from our smartphones. With pings, buzzes, and rings coming at us for notifications, emails, and messages, it is any wonder that we get anything done. Are we really progressing towards more productivity, or are the new complexities of life hindering our ability to work deeply?

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ and find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcandrew-a3339b41/ 

In this episode of Relate, we talk about the importance of chasing your dreams. It's very easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of our lives. Many of us don't even know what are dreams are. But if we take the time to work on ourselves, step outside our comfort zones, and try something new, it can open our perspectives to new possibilities.

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ and find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcandrew-a3339b41/

Dawn Wible, Founder of Talk More. Tech Less. joins us for episode 113 of Relate. In this episode, we discuss the influence that increased technology consumption has had on our society and its ability to affect how we think and feel. We discuss the myth of multitasking, how to #techresponsibly, and how, part of the problem with tech, is that it is now monetized. Dawn also talks about her initiative, TalkMoreMeals, and why we must seize opportunities for connection.

To learn more about the great work Dawn is doing, please visit https://www.talkmoretechless.com/

Dawn Wible is the founder of Talk More. Tech Less. an organization bringing awareness, education and resources for digital health. Researching this topic kept leading her to the importance of space and connection around mealtimes and how they are missing in our busy lives. In 2017 she launched Talk More Meals, a local food prep company feeding delicious gluten free food to Waco, Texas residents with talking points on their labels for connection around healthy meals. Dawn is a former teacher and Baylor University Alum. She is a member of the Digital Wellness Collective, a global trade association for digital wellness experts and organizations. Dawn speaks in communities and school districts educating about online safety and digital health.

In episode 112 of Relate, we discuss why we need entertainment. Entertainment often gets a bad reputation because there are multiple studies out there that discuss the danger of too much TV or YouTube, that they can have a negative impact on our minds and bodies. This is true; we must take entertainment in moderation. But there can be a lot of positives taken from the entertainment industry. We discuss its power to bring people together, how it activates empathy, and how it can educate us all the same.

Please visit https://www.patmcandrew.com/ to learn more about my work or find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcandrew-a3339b41/