In this episode, Elisha sits down with her good friends Ella Towler and Ethan Skillman to discuss their training together with Elisha at Solent University as well as their upcoming show - Footloose. It's a chill and relaxed insight into performers in training - you won't want to miss it!

Next week, Elisha will be joined by George for a duo discussing Sexual Betrayal, answering all your lovely questions.

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In this episode, Elisha unpicks manipulation, and the feeling of a being a cog in the performing arts industry and the feeling of being put in a box. She talks through how we can overcome these feelings, as well as feel empowered to only accept work which aligns with our values and goals, whilst not missing out on career progression and development.

She also takes your questions, so keep sending them in via Instagram and email.

In this episode, Elisha documents her recent Laparoscopic surgery, endo removal and marina coil fitted  surgery as well as the process, diagnosis, outcome as well as aftercare. She gives a step by step account as well as sharing her thoughts on the process, getting vulnerable and honest with listeners. 

In this episode, Elisha sits down with editor George to discuss their experiences of acting, improvisation and performance as well as how they met. They also touch on your questions.

In this episode, Elisha unpicks the rarely talked about but critically important topic of disabilities in the industry, how they are represented, how they are accommodated for, talking about her experiences as well as giving her advice to listeners, sending in their troubles with recognised and accommodated.

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In this first episode of our performing arts takeover - Elisha sits down with musician and performer Calvin Glen to discuss his work with Dorset Mind, as well as his views on issues in performing arts today, talking about the audition process and men's mental health. They discuss his musical influences as well as his background and training.

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In this episode, Elisha sits down with esteemed performer, mental health advocate and founder of Applause For Thought, Raffaella Covino. They talk about Raff’s work as a dance captain and swing in the performing arts industry, including in shows such as In The Heights, Rent and Hairspray. They talk about her break and year out from the industry in 2018, and how that ultimately that led her to found the mental health community and charity, Applause for Thought - offering Courses, Consultancy and Events, all with the aim of creating systematic change in performing arts in regard to mental health.

This episode does contain details of suicide and mental-ill health including depression and anxiety and may not be suitable for all listeners. You can read more details on Applause for Thought’s Work on their website: https://applauseforthought.co.uk as well as details on organisations providing support and guidance to those struggling with mental ill health.

We will be taking a short break, and will be returning with our well-anticipated dancer takeover, on the 27th October. In the meantime, send us your thoughts, feedback and questions for future episodes, as well as follow us on socials to stay updated!

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Host Elisha and Editor George sit down in this episode to unpick the past two years of the Beauty in Being Real, talking about highlights, future plans including the upcoming dance and performing arts takeover chapter coming in late October. They also take questions from you lovely lot, so continue sending them in!, we love reading them and sometimes you may even make it into the episode.

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Content Warning - Adult Themes

Elisha takes 3 listener questions this episode, combined with her experiences of being blindsided in the past, to discuss the art of being pushed aside, setting boundaries and being comfortable in friends with benefits and situation-style relationships. She talks about her experiences, as well as those of friends and gives advice to our listeners, so thanks for sending your questions in via our Instagram and email!

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In this episode, Elisha sits down with editor George, to discuss the latest fashion trends, as well as their outfit recommendations and basics for everyone’s wardrobe. They also look at aesthetics and the notion that look can be divorced from lifestyle, especially when the lifestyle can be unhealthy. Elisha also takes questions from Deliliah and Deborah on outfit inspo, so thanks for DM’ing in!

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