On this episode, I am joined by actress Martina Sykes. She hails from St. Petersburg, FL and graduated from the University of Florida. She was in Motown: The Musical both on Broadway and the National Tour, and has been on The Lion King National Tour for almost 3 years. Martina is also the founder and owner of The Heart Mission, which is a 501c3 community service-based organization designed by artists of the Broadway community to give back to the community through acts of service. We discuss how volunteering with Broadway Serves gave her the opportunity to change her perspective to abundance, the inner work we all have time to do now, and how knowing our value will inform how we return to the entertainment industry. 

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Martina Sykes 

Ayana Major Bey 

Transcript available at: 
https://theartistpivot.buzzsprout.com/1296095/5669911-martina-sykes-perspective-of-abundance

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On this episode I am joined by dancer, singer, and model, Tempestt Perrin. She hails from Houston, Texas and now resides in New York City. She has graced the stage of the Houston Grand Opera, The World Famous Cotton Club, and has been a Spokesmodel for Luster's Pink Inc. We discuss how inspiring the people around you can be, how knowing your worth can help you focus on what you actually want, and that preparation and gratitude go hand in hand.

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Tempestt Perrin

Ayana Major Bey 

Transcript available at:
https://theartistpivot.buzzsprout.com/1296095/5563144-tempestt-perrin-know-your-worth

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On this episode I am joined by Salisha Thomas who is an Actress, Blogger, and former Disney vocalist. She was in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Tour as well as on Broadway, and a former Miss California. We discuss her having no sense of urgency to complete her own projects prior to the pandemic and pivoting her priorities from career to family. Also, discovering meditation during this time is like a vacation and asking herself the question who am I now without a show attached to her identity. 

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Salisha Thomas 

Ayana Major Bey 

Also mentioned in this episode: 

Sandra Elisa Garcia (Marketing and Branding Consultant)

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On this episode I am joined by Tavia Riveé who is a performer, director, and former Communications Coordinator for the LA Chamber of Commerce. After earning her Communications degree from Chapman University, Tavia returned to the arts performing in shows including the Inaugural Cruise Cast of the Disney Fantasy, Royal Caribbean’s Hairspray, the National Tour of Motown the Musical and most recently, Disney’s workshop cast of Aida. We discuss her decision to move out of NYC after living there for 10 years and how her creative energy has led her to this new role of Cultural Coordinator. 

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Tavia Rivee

Ayana Major Bey 

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On this episode I am joined by James Roberts IV. He is an actor, singer, and content creator. He's appeared to critical acclaim in numerous regional and national touring productions and currently co-hosts "Take the Stairs", a podcast offering real talk about life in entertainment. We discuss his plan of getting a yoga certification to down time proof himself in between contracts and getting over the fear of writing down your creative ideas and sharing them with the world. 

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James Roberts IV

Ayana Major Bey 

Transcript available at: 
https://theartistpivot.buzzsprout.com/1296095/5363278-james-roberts-iv-it-hasn-t-been-done-by-me

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On this episode I am joined by Melissa Victor who is a Baltimore native, DC trained, NYC performer in musical theatre. She has been seen on many stages across the US and just wrapped her first SAG film The Foundation. She is also the creator and host of a new children's podcast called Stoopkid Stories which is now making its way into households all over the world. A lover of Christ, Cookies and all creativity. We discuss her transition back into her childhood home because of covid 19 and how she has now traded in her LaDuca character shoes for a microphone.

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 Melissa Victor

Ayana Major Bey 

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Oh Hey, I'm Ayana Major Bey and welcome to the Artist Pivot! On this teaser episode I give you a little bit more about me and a sneak peak of what's to come. 

This podcast was created to talk with artists about their current pivot, past pivots, and every pivot in between. To celebrate our innate ability to reevaluate and adapt, whether it be on stage, at an audition, a survival job, or an unexpected situation we have to deal with… like a global pandemic. The podcast will debut on Sept 9th. 

Transcript available at:
https://theartistpivot.buzzsprout.com/1296095/5227996-oh-hey-i-m-ayana-major-bey

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Welcome to The Artist Pivot! This podcast was created to talk with artists about their current pivot, past pivots, and every pivot in between. To celebrate our innate ability to reevaluate and adapt, whether it be on stage, at an audition, a survival job, or an unexpected situation we have to deal with… like a global pandemic. The podcast will debut on Sept 9th. 

Transcript available at: 
https://theartistpivot.buzzsprout.com/1296095/5079089-introducing-the-artist-pivot-podcast

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