Through a story about magical found furniture, Lynn shares how there's probably a reason behind why something isn't working, be it physical, emotional or craft related. When we can slow down, release judgement, and give ourselves permission to get curious, we can usually discover a logical reason behind what's keeping us stuck. In doing so we can begin the process of moving forward toward a solution.

Lynn talks with her ol' college chum, the impressive Andrea Prestinario. Andrea is an actor, a singer, a musical theatre performer, a Queer soprano, and the founder of Ring of Keys: a national organization for community and visibility for musical theatre artists onstage and off who self identify as Queer Women, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming. Andrea has been seen in American musical theatre classics like My Fair Lady, Side Show, Rent, Fun Home and more. She has shot over 25 commercial, conceived, wrote, produced and stars in, "sMOkeyTOWN: The Songs of Smokey Robinson," her tribute show to Smokey Robinson, and is creating of a theatre piece called Project 35 about women over 35 who are childless or childfree. They talk about courage as being IN THE ARENA, advocacy through education and "calling in" vs. "calling out," reminisce about the ups and downs of their college experience, and bond! You're gonna love this episode!

Lynn sits down for the second part of her conversation with visual artist, Peter Van Dyck. They talk about the act of making art of various mediums, the inevitable self focus of the artist, the challenges to enter "flow" and focus, the difference between teaching and coaching, and seeing beauty in everything.

"Bravery by definition has to be stupid. If you knew you were going to be okay, it isn't brave!" - Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck is an American painter, draftsman and general life-enthusiast living part-time in Philadelphia, PA and part-time in Elba, AL. His website states: "My primary practice is the making of oil paintings but I also make drawings, do home improvement projects of dubious quality and contemplate the nature of existence to the irritation of my family and friends." He also teaches painting and drawing at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts among other places.

Lynn sits down with her first visual artist, Peter Van Dyck. They talk about the act of making art of various mediums, the inevitable self focus of the artist, the challenges to enter "flow" and focus, the difference between teaching and coaching, and seeing beauty in everything.

"Bravery by definition has to be stupid. If you knew you were going to be okay, it isn't brave!" - Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck is an American painter, draftsman and general life-enthusiast living part-time in Philadelphia, PA and part-time in Elba, AL. His website states: "My primary practice is the making of oil paintings but I also make drawings, do home improvement projects of dubious quality and contemplate the nature of existence to the irritation of my family and friends." He also teaches painting and drawing at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts among other places.

Part Two with Eric B. Anthony!!!

Lynn sits down with Eric B. Anthony who has shined is his gorgeous light on Broadway, in Film & TV and teaching classes at BGB Studio in Los Angeles. He's an NAACP Theatre Award and LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Winner. We talk about the strength in vulnerability, the joy of being brave, being an African American man and performer in this time, and taking authority over the narratives of our lives. Make sure to click some links below to hear Eric's gorgeous singing and performing.

Lynn sits down with Eric B. Anthony who has shined is his gorgeous light on Broadway, in Film & TV and teaching classes at BGB Studio in Los Angeles. He's an NAACP Theatre Award and LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Winner. We talk about the strength in vulnerability, the joy of being brave, being an African American man and performer in this time, and taking authority over the narratives of our lives. Make sure to click some links below to hear Eric's gorgeous singing and performing.

John Ruby is an actor, producer, teacher and writer! He’s been seen all over your TV in dramas like Penny Dreadful, SWAT and Speechless, and comedies like Adam Ruins Everything, Dr. Ken, Key & Peele and 2 broke girls. He also created, produced, and stared in the feature film solver. Having worked in casting for years, he now also teaches acting at the storyteller’s conservatory and had created his own approach to the world called F.I.R.E. Acting--and he’s currently writing a book about it so we can all implement his genius.

Moniqua Plante is a GLOW BUG! She's an actress/writer/producer, wellness coach for creatives & founder of Moniqua Plante Wellness! We talk about the work and ease of being well, the mindset choices we get to make, and the support available along the journey.

You've seen her on ABC, Amazon, HBO-Cinemax, NBC, CBS she's everywhere!

With Moniqua Plante Wellness, she helps actors, performers, and show biz professionals live a healthier, more beautiful, balanced, badass life. Complete with glowing skin, more energy, and crazy confidence that carries into everything they do!

Lynn shares her belief that there's no such thing as Lazy... There's Fear. There's Exhaustion. But there is no Lazy. And that's damn good news.

The Real Jon Snow is an actor, writer and teacher in Los Angeles. He's known for his work in All Rise, Good Girls, The Rookie, 9-1-1 and more. He's also been a reader for one of the biggest casting offices in town, working opposite famous actors in the audition space. We talk about being Working Class Actors and owning our history. We discuss, healing from abuses, feeling like being the only one, speaking out, creating art and deciding to be the artist you've always wanted to me. And of course, ...my favorite movie ever, the real story of what happens after you die, Albert Brooke's masterpiece "Defending Your Life."