STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

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 Lisa shares how "losing" a game of  WORDLE"  reminded her that there are an infinite amount of new beginnings and an endless array of possibilities that lie just beyond having the right answer.

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Lisa and actress Anna Tierney go deep in this episode about her journey as an actor and her desire to lean in to all of the parts that make her who she is and break through the limitations both external and internal beliefs of "how" actors are supposed to present themselves:

"The example in the industry, up until very recently was, you know, you want to look like this kind of homogenous of gravy of bland things, you know, or perfection or whatever that is. But I'm glad that's changing now, and I'm embracing all those rougher edges."

Highlights include her affectionate recollection of her childhood  and the influence of her well known actor father Malcolm Tierney:

"My dad was such a charming, funny, dedicated, personable man, you know, he was one of those people that it was just a dream to be around he could hold court in a room and, and you'd be kind of hanging off every word. "

And her fear that she wouldn't be good enough to get into drama school:

"I was applying for drama schools when I was at university, and so went straight to drama school. And it wasn't until I got there that I realized that that was where I was supposed to be. And I'd kind of I think been putting it off to an extent. I was maybe a bit afraid of going to drama school - would I be good enough to go there?"

Anna's bio:

Anna Tierney is a Drama Centre London graduate; her training was supported through many awards and the support of actors including Jeremy Irons, Ian McKellen, and Ian McShane.

 Upon graduation she landed a role in BBC's long running series Doctors, and performed (AT or WITH) The Globe, The National, The Royal Shakespeare Company.  In North America Anna performed at the Guthrie and Royal Alexandra Theatre with frequent collaborators Out of Joint Theatre in Our Country's Good.   

Film and television credits include the animated series Summer Lane Drive, the feature PSYCHO GOREMAN that premiered at SXSW and the limited Channel 4 series Deceit where she met showrunner Emilia Di Girolamo.  Anna and Emilia reunited on the Amazon series Three Pines based on Louise Penny’s Gamache series where Anna is a series regular.

Born in Manchester, to Irish and Austrian ancestry, Anna speaks fluent German. Off-screen she plays roller derby and converted a dilapidated narrow boat into a home.

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What starts out as scarcity can often become abundant in its gifts.

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Have you ever considered how many pages are left unturned in your life? How many things you’ve thought about but never tried. 

We are so much closer to wonder and transformation than we know. But if these possibilities continue to remain in our blindspot, as time inevitably passes, they may someday only appear in our rearview mirror.

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Lisa chats with  Dancer-Singer-Actress Brianna Abruzzo who recently made her feature film debut playing Sorella in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.  Brianna shares the story of how everything was pointing to not being in the cards to even audition for the film let alone book the job of a lifetime!


Follow Brianna on Tik Tok & Instagram:

@briannaabruzzo

Brianna's website:

www.briannaabruzzo.com

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Let’s face it. Feeling unmotivated feels crappy. Especially in a world that places such high value on go-getters. But if you are feeling unmotivated right now, I promise you there’s nothing wrong with you, you aren’t broken or weak. 

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There’s nothing I enjoy more than holding space for creative people and having deep conversations with really awesome humans. This podcast has allowed me to enjoy doing just that, and the metrics tell me you are out there listening. I am so unbelievably grateful for that, but it can get lonely over here with just me and my microphone so if you are enjoying the podcast, I just created a page where you can show your support by clicking on the link in the show notes of every episode or if you are listening on Buzzsprout just clicking the heart icon to  “buy me a coffee” or even just leave a message (or both!) and let me know. A little caffeine goes a long way LOL 💜🙏😃 🤪☕️

I could not be more grateful for my listeners and it's for you that I continue to curate these meaningful conversations. Stay safe and healthy everyone and remember to live in the moment.

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Why do we so often place more value on what others think of us, than how we think about ourselves?  How is it that we believe that if someone else likes us, or what we do, or say, then we must be okay? 

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It is often not until we look back that we recognize the intrinsic beauty of these unplanned, non-specific moments that make up our lives.



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This conversation was a true masterclass in creativity and the art and practice of tapping into who we really are.

At 84 years old Brenda has had an extraordinary career and a lifetime of experience. She sits down to talk to Lisa about life, dance the joy of teaching and what living in the moment means to her.

About working with Charles "Honi" Coles" :

"Honi never told me anything. Nothing! And that was probably the biggest gift he gave me."

Bio

Brenda Bufalino is a true legend. Her career as a performer, choreographer and innovator spans more than 60 years. She has been awarded: The Flobert Award, The Tapestry Award, The Tap City Hall of Fame Award, The Dance Magazine, and the prestigious Bessie Award - all for outstanding achievement and contributions to the field of tap dance. 

A true visionary, she is known for her collaborations with her partner and mentor the great Charles ‘Honi’ Coles, and her many performances with Gregory Hines, The Nicholas Brothers, and the many giants of tap dance. She is founder of the award winning American Tap Dance Orchestra and her own experimental work, with taps, electronics and poetry has influenced generations of tap artists. She is a published author, poet and ceramist and a revered educator and master teacher.

Links: https://www.brendabufalino.com/

Episode recorded January 18th, 2022  (Lac Selby, QC)

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