Spark Your Inner Fire for Creatives

Reflecting on 1 year of podcasting I've learned a few things of what to do and what NOT to do that I hope to pass on to you whether you're itching to start a podcast or set a new goal. "What worked, what didn't, what can I do different" is a great tool you can apply to whatever goal or endeavor you are striving for currently. I always strive to be open and honest about my own setbacks, and what has helped me on this creative journey in hopes it will help you wherever you are in yours. Maybe I'll make it a tradition every year on the podcast anniversary! Woohooo!!   

Danial Brown started performing at the age of two. By the age of six, he was on a national tour with The Hollywood Hooligans and has never looked back. Since then, Danial has performed on Broadway, been in over 70 national commercials, and choreographed and directed shows all around the world.  |  

Today, Danial gives us a glimpse of the the pivots in his dance career that he has both experienced personally and witnessed of other dancers. He gives his insights on reigniting the artistry passion, knowing your worth, funny memories backstage, and making your own narrative as a dancer or artist.   |   

Danial's credits include the Original Broadway Cast of Saturday Night Fever, Original Australian Cast of Wicked, original cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, Choreographer/Director of Fiebre de Sabado por la Noche in Mexico City, a dancer on the television program“Fame,” and Original Creative Director/Choreographer of The Space dance company in Melbourne, Australia. Two of his personal highlights was appearing at the White House in a command performance for the president and as a dancer in Michael Jackson's iconic film Moonwalker. In addition to serving as the featured choreographer at a multitude of clubs in New York, Portland and L.A. with his shows The Mad Reckless, LIMELIGHT and others, Danial has also taught a variety of styles of dance at some of the top studios in the world including Vega dance Lab Portland OR, Harbour dance centre Vancouver CA, The Edge performing arts Los Angeles CA, The Space Melbourne Australia and Broadway Dance Center N.Y. N.Y. With over thirty years of experience in “The Business," Danial understands the ins and outs of teaching a variety of styles and that growing and learning more about the arts every day is what sets his productions and students apart and keeps the arts alive.

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Danial's commercial when he was a little boy (he's the cutest thing ever)- https://youtu.be/3849S_RMEiU  |

www.Ridiculaimitatio.com  |  

www.facebook.com/limelightshow  |  

Vegadancelab.tv (for online classes)  | 

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" -Albert Einstein |  Dance choreographer & studio owner, Brian Mueca shares his transition from his corporate career to pursuing his passion in dance.  Going through health trials put him on a path to live life to the fullest with an unstoppable force. Now he inspires young artists & dancers to pursue their dreams while creating a supportive culture for resilience and pushing through barriers. |  Brians documentary: https://vimeo.com/148308870  |  

Brians new dance studio: www.studio702dance.com IG: @studio702dance

Emotions are on the rise and when it comes to knowing how to deal with our emotions, many of us were never taught how to do so in a healthy way. In this episode I talk about 4 steps you can take to process your emotions to prevent your emotions from trying to run the show and instead. Your emotions are a part of you but they don't define us. 

"Anyone can be angry--that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way--that is not easy." -Aristotle

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Rich gives valuable tips for taking the first step into the virtual stage, how he overcame adversity to then use as fuel to help others going through adversity, and how the power of hope can empower people to live their dreams. 

Rich Bontrager, or “Trigger,” as he is commonly known, has enjoyed a 30-year career as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now keynote speaker. With his expertise, Rich now coaches and equips leaders, speakers, and organizations “How To Rock the Virtual Stage.” With his coaching and programs, Rich coaches and quips leaders in how to more effectively share their message via the Virtual Stage more powerfully and entertainingly. As Rich Bontrager believes, “The Virtual Stage is an ever-expanding platform with limitless potential to impact the world…if, you know how to Rock it.

Contact Rich for a FREE 30 min consult:

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It's interesting how much we can actually accomplish in a small amount of time when we're given the challenge! "We underestimate what we can do in little time, and overestimate what we can do in much time."  In this episode I talk about the magical collaboration that occurred at a leadership conference I attended in Los Angeles, and the lessons learned implementing these leadership skills while choreographing a flashmob! 

My amazing husband came on as a guest to tell a story of a valuable story about a time he handled/or didn't handle fear as a kid. Remember that movie the Karate Kid? Yea he had something to do with it too! haha Go to www.sparkyourinnerfire.com to join the free 5 Day Spark Creativity Challenge

Creative flow fuels you to move forward, creative burnout forces you to slow down. I talk about an experience I had when burnout put me in a stage of regret, made me lose work, costed me a hefty 10,000 hospital bill and the one thing I do now to prevent it from ever happening again. 

You might spend time to work on strengthening your muscles and body’s flexibility, but do you spend as much time strengthening your mindset? It takes a flexible mindset to have the ability to move forward in spite of change, change is the only constant and the only thing we can rest assured WILL come our way no matter how good of a plan we have set. Having a flexible mindset will assure we are able to bend instead of break during those times of change. Change takes change and this is how to be more flexible in those times of needed or even forced change.

Mark Paskell is a professional magician based out of Los Angeles, and he also specializes in designing custom shows, trade shows, and product launches. His corporate client list includes ABC, Health Net, Walt Disney Studios, Amtrak, Shell Oil and many Fortune 500 companies.

Mark has assisted David Copperfield in his development of Project Magic, a teaching program for handicapped children and adults.

Internationally, Mark has toured with his show through China, Japan, Mexico, Trinidad and various parts of Europe.

In addition to performing, Mark consults, supervises and assists on motion pictures and television shows that need magic, circus arts or practical special effects. He has taught actors to shoot fire from their hands. Additionally, Mark has advised Hollywood screenwriters who want accurate depictions of magic and magicians in their screenplays.

Today Mark is going to share:

“Even in the worst of tragedies lies the seeds of opportunity”

Check out Marks Website: https://www.markpaskell.com