Take the Stage Opera

Candid and kind advice from the amazing Rachel Willis Sorensen that will benefit singers, artists, and anyone who wants to take care of themselves better.   Don't miss this!!!

https://rachelwillis-sorensen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RachelWillisSorensen/

Have you ever wondered why you have a hard time accomplishing your resolutions?  Well in some cases, it has to do with how you are managing your emotional health and the stresses that come from living in this crazy world!  Listen as Evan and Mariah discuss how they have worked on dealing with emotions and how it makes them more productive and capable of accomplishing their lofty opera goals!

Check out the Better than Happy podcast by life coach Jody Moore for more info on this topic. https://jodymoore.com/podcast/

We interview Broadway actor, real-estate investor, and author Stephen Cerf about investing as an actor.  If you have listened to previous episodes and still wondered if artists can be financially free, here is living proof that it is possible, and that artists are capable of taking control of their finances!
stephencerf.com
Check out his book The Not So Starving Artist on Amazon.

We join podcaster Andre Peele from SYWTSFS and interview each other about finding your Why, education reform, the value of all performance experience, and Mariah and Evan even tell a little of their origin stories.  Check out Andre's podcast at
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fln6xfotuVcZXb6LFuPqa
and Andre's hilarious memes at 
https://soyouwenttoschoolforsinging.tumblr.com/

Joel Fuhrman is an internationally recognized nutrition expert with his own PBS series, seven New York Times bestselling books, and his own clinic where he has helped thousands of people reclaim their health.  His book, Super Immunity  inspired this discussion today since health can not only derail a performance, but can also derail an entire career.  Take a listen and start taking care of your immune system so your body and voice can better take care of you.

drfurhman.com 
https://shop.drfuhrman.com/eat-for-life/ (for his latest book)

Mariah and Evan discuss their own mental health journeys with therapists and life coaches.  They also discuss overcoming some challenges that have helped them become stronger artists.

Mariah and Evan talk about how to plan out your career from the big goals and work backward so that you have a clearer idea of what to do in the practice room on a daily basis.  They share tips from experts like Angela Duckworth who wrote the best seller GRIT, and Charles Duhigg who wrote SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER to show singers how they can be more productive in accomplishing their life goals.

https://angeladuckworth.com/
https://charlesduhigg.com/books/smarter-faster-better/

Our guest, John Matthew Myers walks Evan and Mariah through some of the important lessons that aren't taught in school.  From taxes to relationships, and of course, mental health, John has some great tips that will help any singer THRIVE!  And if you need to hear a positive message that you are enough, or that you are beautiful, John has the perfect message for you.

https://www.johnmatthewmyers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tenormyers/

Join Evan and Mariah as they dig into actionable steps any singer can take to free themselves financially.  There is no need to be perfect right away, and any steps you take will get you closer to where you want to be! 

Also, check out our guests who share their financial journey:
Matthew Blacconiere- 
makingthingsinteresting.com
and
Heather Caunt-Nulton- 
https://www.facebook.com/TheDandyHighwaymen
hennabyheather.com
artisticadornment.com

The amazing Angela Meade sits down with Evan and Mariah to discuss performance anxiety when it comes to auditioning.  It is so hard for everyone, and working on your inner voice and the story you tell yourself as you walk into the audition room can help you perform your best.