Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Alan Harrison, author of Scene Change and Scene Change 2, wherein he discusses the role of nonprofit arts organizations and the importance of their core purpose - impact in their communities. We chat about ideas from the books and make a brief foray into his time on the gameshow Jeopardy!. Enjoy the episode!

Scene Change: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scene-change-why-today-s-nonprofit-arts-organizations-have-to-stop-producing-art-and-start-producing-impact-alan-harrison/19872415

Scene Change 2: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scene-change-2-the-five-real-responsibilities-of-nonprofit-arts-boards-alan-harrison/21087360

Louisville Orchestra: https://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/

Out of Hand Theater: https://www.outofhandtheater.com/

Mixed Blood Theater: https://mixedblood.com/

Forklift Danceworks: https://www.forkliftdanceworks.org/

Voices of Our City Choir: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/

Arts Capacity: https://artscapacity.org/

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Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art).

Music: R. Keith Stewart.

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Heidi Bellerjeau, the owner of Face Foundrie Nashville, a luxury facial bar. We chat about Heidi's journey in the beauty industry, faith, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Enjoy!

https://facefoundrie.com/location/nashville-gulch/

Barrier repair/fragrance-free skincare and makeup:

https://holifrog.com/

https://motherline.com/

https://iliabeauty.com/

https://www.meritbeauty.com/

Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/#TheBook

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/.

Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art).

Music: R. Keith Stewart.

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Terry Hyde, founder of Counseling for Dancers and STEPPS (Support, Training, Education, Performance, Psychotherapy, Solutions). We discuss Terry's background in dancing and training in counseling, mental resilience struggles specific to dancers, and some strategies that can be helpful. You can find both of Terry's organizations on Instagram at @counsellingfordancers and @steppscio. Enjoy!



DONATE to STEPPS here: https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/stepps-charity/donation-amount/


Resources:

In the UK: https://stepps.charity/ (Email: [email protected])

Outside of the UK: https://www.counsellingfordancers.com/ (Email: [email protected])

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science: https://iadms.org/

Doctors for Dancers: https://doctorsfordancers.com/

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina/. Logo Artwork: Sam Sole (@_sjs_art). Music: R. Keith Stewart.

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guests are the lovely couple Ellen Grigg and Ron Meszaros. We discuss life, faith, art, projects, stories, advice, and much more. Enjoy!

Note on 47:00 - usually recreationally, not professionally

Gathering Leaves by Ron Meszaros: https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Leaves-Ron-Meszaros/dp/1732317461

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Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Lauren Hernandez, the CEO of The Tallahassee Ballet. We discuss her career with the organization and how that has led to her current position, her goals for The Tallahassee Ballet, and much more. Enjoy!

You can learn more about Lauren and The Tallahassee Ballet at www.tallahasseeballet.org or by following @thetallahasseeballet on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Kay Tien, the founder of Pivot Pointe, an organization aimed at providing resources to dancers who are looking to transition into different career fields. We chat about her background and the founding of Pivot Pointe, as well as its importance and the organization's goals. Enjoy!

You can learn more about Pivot Pointe at https://www.pivot-pointe.com/ or by following @pivotpointe on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Amanda Miller, the catalytic force behind the founding of Ordo Amoris Classical Academy in Fairhope, Alabama, a school focused on education centered around scripture, primary texts, and Socratic discussion. Enjoy the conversation!

You can learn more about Ordo Amoris at https://ordoamorisclassical.com/ or by following @ordoamorisclassical on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Caylee Dean, fellow former teen author and the creator of Noblebranch. We chat about stories and Biblical influence upon them, character creation, intentional storytelling, and much more. Enjoy!

To learn more about Noblebranch, click here.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Bianca Carnovale, also known as @balletbusker. She began taking ballet to the sidewalks of Adelaide shortly after lockdowns lifted, and she has grown her ballet career through busking in a distinctly different way. We chat about the challenges of busking, some of the places she has traveled to perform, and why sharing ballet is important. I hope you enjoy!

Find more about Bianca here:
Instagram: @balletbusker
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@balletbusker

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina

Welcome to The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, where we discuss ballet, stories, art, science, economics, music, and everything in between! Today, my guest is Tess Sinke Hoekstra, founder and artistic director of Deos Contemporary Ballet. We discuss the importance of servant leadership, the challenges of founding a ballet company, and leadership and motherhood. Enjoy!

To learn more about Deos, visit https://www.deosballet.com or follow @deosballet on Instagram.

To learn more about me or The Bookish Ballerina Podcast, follow @the.bookish.ballerina.podcast on Instagram. You can also support the podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/the.bookish.ballerina