In this episode Wes & Natalie interview with Nicole Pearson, a musical theater director and performer, discussing her career and her work with Lana, the host's 14-year-old daughter who takes musical theater classes with her. Nicole shared her journey from starting as a singer in church at age 4 to pursuing musical theater at Belmont University, where she played Grizabella in "Cats" as a senior. The conversation covered Nicole's transition from performing to teaching, her approach to directing musical theater classes for homeschool students, and the challenges of helping students like Lana develop confidence on stage. Wes and Nicole discussed the importance of pushing children out of their comfort zones, dealing with stage fright, and the life skills students gain through performing arts, including teamwork and public speaking. They also talked about the balance between being authentic and playing characters during performances, with Wes sharing his struggles getting Lana more involved in their family magic shows despite her reluctance to perform certain tricks.wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli