Multi-Passionate Artists with Diane Foy: Recent Episodes

Diane Foy

Personal branding and PR coach Diane Foy has conversations with thriving multi-passionate artists, musicians, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, and other creative souls on their journey, process, and entrepreneurship.

Solo shows offer coaching drawn from her 30 years of experience as a creative entrepreneur which allows her to draw on her photography, makeup artistry, and fashion background one day and her publicity, journalism, and marketing experience the next.

In part 1, I introduced you to actor Stacey Marie Keba as she shared her journey of Self-Discovery, Confidence & Branding. We talked about the coaching we did together but in part 2 you can listen in as I coach her through her limiting beliefs around money.

Stacey opens up about her struggles with feeling undeserving of payment and the fear of charging for her graphic design, acting and producing services.

For video version, transcript and links visit https://dianefoy.com/211

Like many aspiring actors, Stacey Marie Keba struggled with a lack of clarity about her brand. As a former coaching client of mine, I invited her on the show to discuss her transformational journey from self-doubt and overwhelm to confidently presenting her value as an actor to the industry.

Stacey recently walked the red carpet in Paris in support of her role in Universal France’s 2022 French-American Comedy Mon Héroïne. Today she auditions regularly, has numerous projects in the works, and has added producer to her multi-hyphenated career.

Stay tuned for part 2 with Stacey to listen in on a coaching session we had around money mindset blocks.

To watch the video version, links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/210

Let's expand our comfort zones. Isn't that fun? As multi passionate artists, musicians, actors, creatives, your best work is there waiting for you at the end of your comfort zone. I'll offer 5 tips to help you unlock your creative potential. Expanding your comfort zone can bring a whole new world of excitement, passion, experiences, friends, financial opportunities, and knowledge into your life.

As an artist, you want to be recognized for your creativity and talent.

But, building a successful career in the arts requires much more than skill and artistry. It’s about developing a strong brand identity that represents who you are as an artist and what you stand for.

We will look at Lizzo as an example of a strong artist brand and I offer tips on cultivating your own.

Key Topics:

The importance of personal branding for artists
Personal branding starts with personal development and identifying core values
Defining a clear purpose, developing a growth mindset, and embracing storytelling
Using Lizzo as an example of a strong personal brand
Reflecting on one's own values, motivations, and unique perspective as an artist
Incorporating these into brand identity
Recognizing successful artists' personal brands and finding inspiration to create an authentic brand
Building a strong personal brand takes time and effort
Essential for creating meaningful connections with fans

For the video or written version visit dianefoy.com/208

We all have a unique story -- a story that is made up of our life experiences, the moments that have shaped us, and the decisions we have made. Telling your story is one of the most effective ways to authentically connect with an audience.

In this episode, I offer various questions to spark your memory of key moments in your life. Our story is full of the joys and successes of our lives, but also the failures, mistakes, and pain. It is a story that is both powerful and vulnerable.

It also gives your audience an insight into the real you, helping them to understand the values and beliefs that are important to you. Including why you do what you do.

Be sure to sign up for the Free Superfan Attraction Playbook and Training at dianefoy.com/freebie

I’m @dianefoyarts on all socials and there is a Superfan Attraction Group on Facebook at dianefoy.com/facebook

To watch the video version or a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/207

Michelle Simone Miller is a NYC based Actress, Podcast host, and Communications Coach. Her credits include Homeland, Blue Bloods, Winter's Tale, and a lead role in the MTV scripted show, One Bad Choice.

Her podcast, Mentors on the Mic, features interviews with accomplished mentors in the entertainment industry including Showrunner Marta Kauffman (Friends), Actor Tony Goldwyn (Scandal), and more.

As a Communications Coach, she uses her acting training and performance background to incorporate play to professional development.
In our interview, we first start with hearing about her acting journey, which started as a young child, and then she gives us some great tips about public speaking or speaking on video and reducing filler words. Also, when storytelling, how to draw on the five senses to really draw people into your story.

For video version, links and a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/206

GET READY TO DREAM BIG! Clarifying your dreams is a key step towards achieving them. In this episode I will guide you as you imagine your life 10 years from now and gain clarity on what you really want and why you want it.

FREE Superfan Attraction Playbook & Training for Artists & Creatives https://dianefoy.com/freebie

Transcript & Video Podcast: https://dianefoy.com/205

Having an authentic personal brand and a highly engaged social media following is the key to launching a successful publicity campaign. With the right preparation, you can leverage your online presence to get featured in blogs, magazines, podcasts, radio, television, or your local newspaper.

In this episode, I will walk you through gathering your PR assets, researching the media and preparing for interviews so that you make the most of every opportunity.

For a detailed article or to watch on video visit https://dianefoy.com/204

Be sure to sign up for the Free Superfan Attraction Playbook and Training at dianefoy.com/freebie

I want to involve you in the show too. I would love to invite you to get coaching from me on the show on any of the Superfan Attraction Method topics. To volunteer visit dianefoy.com/volunteer

Welcome to the world of content creation! In this ever-evolving digital world, it is important to have an authentic personal brand that can be seen, heard, and felt.

Once you have established yourself and clearly defined your brand, you can start to create purpose-driven content that is in line with your values, beliefs, and passions.

The second stage of the Superfan Attraction Method is purpose driven content. In this episode I review the various steps that fall under content creation including identifying and engaging with your potential superfans, building your online homebase, creating a social media system, telling your stories, creating photos and videos.

Through this content, you can develop a strong connection with your audience and establish yourself as a leader in your chosen field. So let's get started!

To watch the video version or read more details on content creation visit dianefoy.com/203

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Think about your favourite artists of all time. The ones that inspire you deep in your soul and maybe even motivated you to become an artist yourself. Why do you love them?

You most likely appreciate them for more than their talent. It may be their personality, fashion sense, work ethic, values, or beliefs. When they share their vulnerability, struggles and triumphs you may see yourself in those stories.

The most successful artists don’t stress about competition because there is no competition. No one else possesses their exact combination of skills, experience and personality. The same can be said for you, however, most of us don’t take the time to explore and embrace who we really are and figure out what makes us unique.

During my sixteen years in arts and entertainment publicity, the media evolved significantly. An artist with a new project is no longer enough to garner press coverage. I began to witness too many artists and creatives wasting money on PR, radio and social media marketing campaigns before they were ready.

Artists didn't take the time to do the deep inner work of personal branding so the lack of results left them frustrated and defeated.

Personal branding is the key to success, and I realized that I could have a greater impact coaching artists through the process. I created the Superfan Attraction Method and the first stage is authentic personal branding. In this episode I will review the various steps to cultivate yours.

For video version and a more detailed article visit https://dianefoy.com/202

Artists and creatives have the power to heal, transform and elevate lives. But too often, fear or a lack of knowledge holds us back from living our true purpose.

As a personal branding and PR coach, I am going to be sharing strategies from my Superfan Attraction Method via the podcast, youtube, blog and social media.

My mission to educate, motivate and empower you to embrace your story and purpose so that you can make your impact on the world.

This show is me stepping into my purpose. Arts and entertainment has healed, transformed and elevated my life. My journey through photography, make up artistry, fashion, journalism, publicity and now coaching has all been to help artists and creatives succeed.

In my 16 years as an arts and entertainment publicist, I was thrilled to represent talent such as Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, Big Sugar, Punk legends D.O.A., Canada’s Queen of Rock Sass Jordan, South Africa’s biggest selling rock bands The Parlotones, Mackenzie Phillips, Trailer Park Boys Robb Wells, The Walking Dead’s Alanna Masterson and Pretty Little Liars Tyler Blackburn.

I really had the time of my life, however, my main focus was helping up and coming artists get known. PR and marketing strategies have evolved significantly. Today, you can no longer rely solely on your creative talents to have a thriving career.

Sadly, I've seen too many creatives wasting money on PR, radio, and social media campaigns without taking the time to do the necessary inner work of personal branding. The lack of results left them feeling frustrated and defeated.

But here's the truth: media attention alone won't attract superfans. It's first and foremost about finding and embracing your story and purpose, and then having the confidence to share it with your audience.

My Superfan Attraction Method takes you on a journey through personal branding, purpose driven content and media spotlight. Solo episodes will cover all the topics that fall under those categories so that you can take what you learn and apply it to your own career.

I have also created a FREE mini course to go with the Superfan Attraction Playbook. The training will guide you through the method, but it will also get you taking action. You will get to experience a taste of what I coach my clients on with 4 key lessons.

You will explore every area of your life to design your ideal future vision to get clear on what you are working towards.
You will identify your core values and limiting beliefs so that you are aware of what matters most to you and what may be holding you back
Sharing your story is what really attracts superfans so I will get you started with your story timeline.
Who are your potential superfans? In order to attract them you first have to identify who they are so there is an exercise to help you do that.

This training is completely free and you can sign up at dianefoy.com/freebie

For special guests I will invite experts from a variety of fields to talk about creativity, mindset and entrepreneurship. And because I’ve realized that in order to achieve our dreams we have to be healthy. So special guests may include experts from health and wellness.

I want to involve you in the show too. I would love to invite you to get coaching from me on the show on any of the Superfan Attraction Method topics. To volunteer visit dianefoy.com/volunteer

I’m @dianefoyarts on all socials and there is a Superfan Attraction Group on Facebook at dianefoy.com/facebook

I’m excited to take you on this journey.

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Brian Patacca helps creatives get what they want without suffering. 20,000 creative people get Brian’s newsletter delivered to their inboxes every single week – and when they’re not reading along, they’re listening to his podcast, Brian Breaks Character. The podcast ranks among the top 1% of most listened to podcasts in the world with 5,000 downloads every month and 270+ 5-star reviews.

Brian is the CEO of Team BKP and for the past two decades he’s been helping creatives get what they want without all the suffering. His sweet spot is helping people who proudly walk the path LEAST taken with down-&-dirty marketing and branding advice, all while spilling the tea on how to bring home the bacon (or seitan… He does live in LA after all).

But his secret superpower is his spiritual and grounding approach to the bizniz rooted in his training as a non-denominational reverend (read: Universe, God, Buddha, et al). He proves that when you follow your purpose instead of playing by a tired set of industry rules (read: limiting beliefs), you can skip the drama, generate momentum, and build excitement around who you are and what you love to do the most-est.

Not only does he promise the how-to’s, he has zero doubt that creativity is your divine birthright.

For links and a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/088

Think about your favourite artists of all time. The ones that inspire you deep in your soul and maybe even motivated you to become an artist yourself. Why do you love them? You most likely appreciate them for more than their talent. It may be their personality, fashion sense, work ethic, values, or beliefs. When they share their vulnerability, struggles and triumphs you may see yourself in those stories. Authentic personal branding is the key to success.

In this episode Diane Foy shares phase 1 of her Fans, Media, & Industry Attraction Method.

To volunteer to be coaching on the podcast visitdianefoy.com/volunteer

Links & transcript visitdianefoy.com/087

In this episode, I share my multi-passionate creative journey from photography and makeup artistry to arts & entertainment PR and personal brand coaching. You will hear about the creativity killers and moments of uncertainty along the way and how I came to know that I am a multipotentialite. The show begins with how to know if you have multipotentiality and ends with celebrating your multipotentiality superpowers.

For links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/086

Marc T. Suess is a Creative Director, Brand Consultant, Abstract Painter, Musician, and host of the Sweetspot Podcast. We had a wonderful conversation about finding your sweetspot, and what it means to be an artist.

For Links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/085

My guest today is Aissa Thalia, a Happiness Coach + Actor + Meditation Facilitator + Chief Happiness Practitioner + Founder of Happy Mindsetter.

She helps actors who have not booked in 90 days or more feel happy, confident, and free no matter what. Through her signature process, Aissa helps you discover how to spark your happiness, confidence, and motivation.

She teaches you how to focus your thoughts and shift your emotions onto what matters most - your happiness!

Aissa is passionate about happiness because it changed her life! She was once unaware that her thoughts & emotions were negatively affecting her health & creative success. When she finally found her happy, her well-being and artistic career improved!

Now, Aissa wants to help actors with all the tools and strategies that helped her so that they too can thrive and be unstoppable.

With a degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California, a background in the arts, and her love for happiness, she integrates her knowledge to customize a fun and light coaching experience for you. Think of her as your personal cheerleader!

My guest today is Aissa Thalia, a Happiness Coach + Actor + Meditation Facilitator + Chief Happiness Practitioner + Founder of Happy Mindsetter.

She helps actors who have not booked in 90 days or more feel happy, confident, and free no matter what. Through her signature process, Aissa helps you discover how to spark your happiness, confidence, and motivation.

She teaches you how to focus your thoughts and shift your emotions onto what matters most - your happiness

Do You Want To Be Coached on the Multi-Passionate Artists podcast?

If you want to be coached on the show about managing your multiple passions or personal branding head to Diane Foy.com/volunteer and fill out the application.

Be sure to download the Free Fans, Media, and Industry Attraction Playbook at dianefoy.com/freebie to see all that we can cover in your session but also because my guest today has a special offer that is only available to people on my list. Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear all about it.

For links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/084

Live Coaching is coming soon on the Multi-Passionate Artists podcast. First up, I have some of my current and previous clients that will volunteer to be coached on the show, but this is open to all of you. If you want to be coached on the show. You can head to https://dianefoy.com/volunteer and fill out the application.

G. Brian Benson is an award-winning and #1 best-selling self-improvement and children’s book author, actor, filmmaker, project coach, spoken word artist, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. Talk about being multi-passionate.

As a 4x Ironman triathlete and cross-country bicyclist, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a message he shares with audiences through each of his creative expressions. Brian’s latest book “Habits for Success – Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar” was an Amazon #1 Best-Seller and was selected as a 2019 Book Excellence Award Grand Prize Winner.

He is also the host of The Creative Spark podcast.

For links & a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/083

I’m so excited to announce that I’m giving an intimate interview at Art&Heart’s Sacred Artistry Summit coming up on May 12th, 13th, and 14th
And {{ contact.FIRSTNAME }} I’ve got a free ticket for you!

Created with love by my friend, award-winning recording artist Honey Larochelle. She and I will be talking about why your authentic personal brand is the key to success.

There's a killer lineup of artists, creatives, and leaders in the entertainment industry. You will receive actionable steps to increase your income, status, or creativity. Plus there will be MANY high-value giveaways.

Sign up now and grab your spot right away so you don’t miss out.

The intention of the Art&Heart’s Sacred Artistry Summit is to...

remind you that you are HIGH VALUE and sacred
reignite your spark
give you a sneak peek at what's possible beyond your limiting beliefs

There will be about 20 of us, showing up, sharing how we did it, how we do it, and what we are about to do.
Consider this an exclusive invitation to a private party. A party where all the keys to your success are being passed around on hors d'oeuvres trays.

I know the entire team is most definitely committed to helping you build a dope-ass life and career. You just gotta show up.❤️
Grab your free ticket here!

Honey is my guest today. A veteran soul vocalist, Honey Larochelle has spent over a decade touring the world with, writing songs for, and singing backgrounds for legendary artists we all know and love, including Roberta Flack, Macy Gray, Joss Stone, Lorde,and many others.

She’s the inventor of ‘The SeaSavers’ Singer Straw’, a uniquely designed vocal warm-up tool built to make voice exercise safer and more effective for singers and professional speakers.

Honey uses Reiki, strategy, and leadership to transform the lives of the artists in her Sacred Artistry program. All in all, Honey Larochelle is a loving, trusting, vulnerable woman, committed to making a lasting impact on herself, her peers, her clients, her fans, and the world.

Honey offers beautiful advice about artists and their money mindset.

It’s time to talk about what happens after the show. Listen as I tell you about the time I danced on stage with Jane's Addiction and Joe Perry at Lollapalooza and the post-performance depression that followed.

Perry Knoppert is a mad multipotentialite misfit. He says "Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes ... the ones who see things differently…" So obviously, I had to invite him on the show. Creator of the Octopus Movement, dr. Octopus is a nonlinear thinker creating a global mycelium network of atypical thinkers.

For links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/081

You’ve heard me say that I help multi-passionate artists, musicians, and actors slide into the spotlight with the impact and income to match, but maybe you’ve wondered what exactly does that mean?

Have you ever thought to yourself:
“If I’m being honest, I fear putting myself out there, being judged or failing. I hold myself back.”
“I know social media is important, but I get overwhelmed thinking about everything everyone tells you that you should be doing with it.”
“If I could just get an agent or manager or hire a PR and marketing pro, my career would take off.”

Gaining clarity on your goals, values, beliefs, and story is what personal branding is about and it is the foundation required before PR & marketing strategies will result in long-term success

Ask yourself: Is embracing your authenticity, creativity, and purpose important to you? If you said YES, I’m so excited to launch the newly updated Fans, Media, and Industry Attraction Playbook!

The 3 Phases of The Fans, Media, & Industry Attraction Method:

Authentic Personal Branding

Embrace your authenticity, creativity, and purpose by exploring your goals, values, beliefs, personality, strengths and experiences. Your unique story is the key to connecting with fans, media, and industry.

Social Media Superfans

Learn how to confidently show up consistently on social media by sharing your personal brand through photography, video and storytelling. Identify and connect with your ideal superfans.

Media Spotlight

Whether you want to be featured in blogs, magazines, podcasts, radio, television or your local newspaper it is important to prepare yourself to make the most of the opportunities.

Melissa Harding is a multi-faceted singer/songwriter and a concierge Vocal Coach and Stylist based out of Los Angeles, CA.

With a background of 20+ years of vocal training in theater, classical voice, pop techniques and major touring, Melissa helps touring vocalists harness their unique vocal power and learn to sing effortlessly so they can be reliable in the studio and on stage, night after night.

Melissa works privately with a broad range of singers of all styles, providing focused coaching for vocalists working on an extended tour, recording in the studio, an actor preparing for a special performance, or at home developing a healthy vocal routine for long term maintenance.

Melissa is also an active singer and creator, releasing her latest single "Paper Suit" in February 2022, now streaming everywhere!

We talk about all your favorite pop and rock vocalists. Of course, I bring up my Janet and JLo, but we talk Celine Dion. We talk Pink, Steven Tyler, Dave Grohl, Mariah, of course, Michael Jackson, Billie Eilish, Adele. The list goes on.

For links and a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/080

Can I be honest? Growth is not always comfortable. In fact, it’s usually not. When I started out as a coach for artists, musicians and actors, I had a lot to learn.

Yes, I had already been in the arts and entertainment industry for 25 years; however, coaching is its own special skill. It took time to develop my unique process in helping artists authentically attract fans, media, and industry so that they can make a greater impact and income.

But as I continue to build my business into what I’ve dreamt it could be, I’ve learned it’s during my biggest challenges that I grow the most. I mean, I had a full-on growth spurt when I got clear on the personality trait of my favourite clients.

Multipotentiality!

I am a multi-passionate artist so it makes sense that I have a special bond with other multi-passionate artists. I love hearing that a singer-songwriter also paints and makes jewelry or an actor also writes and wants to produce their own projects.

I love that I can celebrate my own multiple talents in my coaching when I can draw on my photography, makeup artistry, and fashion background one day and my publicity, journalism, and marketing experience the next.

I tell you this story to get you thinking, what challenges are helping you grow?

Every artist is different, but my most successful clients have the following things in common:
• They are open to explore, share & overcome the fear, self-doubt & limiting beliefs that keep them in their comfort zone

• They are highly motivated and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their dreams

• They know that there is no overnight success, slow and consistent progress is what prepares you for opportunities.

If you can relate, but feel that you are missing the strategy on how to cultivate an authentic personal brand and attract an engaged audience of fans, media, and industry.

I have great news for you. You can get started on your journey right now. I have given myself the challenge to give away 30 free introductory coaching sessions in 30 days. Book your session at dianefoy.com/booking and let’s explore your goals.

You can do this!

My guest today is Mara Girone, a hand embroidery artist, writer, podcast host, and proud owner of the fashion label Mara Girone Simple Sophistication. It is a fashion label of ‘powerful words you can wear’, specializing in sustainable, hand-embroidered, and hand-painted fashion.

At the age of 8, Mara fell in love with hand-embroidery and regularly returned to this artform throughout her life. She could get lost in it for hours and although at the time she recognize it as such, she had discovered a powerful and effective form of meditation.

From a young age, Mara never had just one answer to the ‘what do you want to be when you grow up’ question. She would say “I would like to be a writer and artist, traveling the world and meeting new and interesting people.” She was often met with comments like ‘she doesn’t know, she wants to be everything and nothing". But the real answer was that she was a multi-passionate artist.

Today she can say that she has fulfilled and is living her dream. She has owned a publishing house, writes articles, and is working on a book. She is an artist creating for her own fashion brand and having exhibitions locally and internationally. Mara is also a podcast host for which she has the privilege to meet interesting and inspiring people every day. And by the way, she has lived in several countries and continents!

I know that you will enjoy listening to our conversation. For links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/079

Welcome to episode 78 of Multi-Passionate Artists. I have two incredible opportunities for all you fabulous artists out there. Whether you've been following me for a while or we're new to each other, I am here to help you get on an empowering path toward a thriving career in the arts.

I've given myself the challenge to give away 30 free coaching sessions over the next 30 days for multi-passionate artists, musicians, and actors who want to make a greater impact and income.

I want to educate, motivate and empower you to embrace your authenticity and purpose because as artists you have the power to change lives with your talent.

If you are ready to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge hold you back from achieving your dreams head to https://dianefoy.com/bookingand snag yourself a free session.

If you are listening to this later I expect the sessions to continue until about mid-March. I hope that you are listening now as my next opportunity for you is happening Feb 15, 17, and 19.

Are you ready to discover what to say and how to say it to magnetically attract your dream clients or superfans? Then you need actor-turned-copywriter Marisa Corcoran in your corner...

In addition to writing the words that get landing pages converting at 60% (or higher!) and crafting personality-filled emails, Marisa is the creator of the wildly popular Copy Chat summit and helps coaches and creatives craft their uncopyable message inside her program, The Copy Confidence Society.

I am a member and for all you multi-passionate artists, musicians and actors out there, The wonderful thing about having Marisa as your copy coach is that she uses her acting experience and lots of pop culture references in her work.

I draw on a lot of storytelling tricks I have learned from her in my own coaching.

I want to invite you to a free training she is hosting called The Leave ‘Em Wanting More Masterclass.

This is the perfect class to attend if you feel like you sound like everyone else when working on your copy or you want to “write like you talk” but don’t know exactly how to do it.

You’ll learn the 3-part framework to whip up irresistible words with creativity and chutzpah.

Marisa’s skilled at helping you create personality-filled copy that dazzles. I’ve learned a TON from her and I know you’ll love this free class.

Click the link HERE to grab your spot.

For links and a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/078

Hello and welcome to episode 77 of Multi-Passionate Artists

I hope that your 2022 is off to a fantastic start. I have been revisiting my future vision, goals, motivation, and purpose to set intentions for this year. I'm a big believer in the power of making your goals public (I'm a coach after all and we're all about goals!).

So, here I am walking my talk: My goal is to gift 30 free coaching sessions to 30 multi-passionate artists, musicians, and actors who are ready to embrace their authenticity, creativity, and purpose so that they can slide into the spotlight with the impact and income to match.

If that sounds like you and you'd like to help me surpass my goal, head to dianefoy.com/booking and snag one of the sessions. I would love to hear about your goals and see if I can help you achieve them.

My guest today is Emily McGill, a tarot reader and storytelling strategist. After nearly a decade and a half working in entertainment in New York City as a Broadway publicist and expert communications consultant, her path of self-exploration led to healing and evolution - and reading tarot cards professionally.

Invited to read tarot for virtual Burning Man in 2021, Emily has also been featured by The Tamron Hall Show, the NY Post, and Thrive Global. Currently in development is her own deck, The Broadway Tarot.

With 20 Broadway credits, Emily has represented the Tony Award-winning productions of A Raisin in the Sun starring Denzel Washington, Memphis, Billy Elliot, and Disney's The Lion King, plus Disney's Aladdin, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock and CATS, George Takei’s Allegiance, This Is Our Youth, Rock of Ages, Ghost, Elf, and First Date.

If you love Broadway or Tarot, you are going to enjoy this episode as we talk all about her Broadway PR career and her transition to tarot reading. She also offers us all a reading on the show.

For links and a transcript visit dianefoy.com/077

10,000+ PODCAST DOWNLOADS!!! It only took 2 years & 9 months, 75 episodes, 76+ guests, 10 solo episodes, 2 websites, & a name change!

From Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive! to Multi-Passionate Artists, it has been an amazing experience having conversations with thriving multi-passionate artists, musicians, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, and other creative souls on their journey, process, and entrepreneurship.

If you're one that's been enjoying this podcast, I'd be ever so grateful if you were to share it with your artist friends or rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Or there's a few other places that you could leave. Reviews like PodChaser and I will read it on air and give you a shout out.

Today's guest You've heard his music on Television starring actors like Kevin Nealon, or pro athletes like Chris Bosh & Arnold Palmer, airing daily throughout North America. 2018 Canadian Country Music Award-nominated artist Rory Gardiner has appeared on multiple CMT (Country Music Television) nationally broadcasted reality shows and shared the stage with a number of great country acts including Keith Urban.

Fusing his music background with stand-up comedy, he has made a number of television appearances for brands like Under Armor, or shows like The Handmaids Tale. His comedy sketches have received millions of views on TikTok and featured on Funny or Die, and Americans Funniest Videos.

You can catch his hilarious 2019 TEDx Talk, on using humour as a coping mechanism. He is also the host of The Balanced Artist podcast.

For links & a transcript visit dianefoy.com/076

Hello and welcome to episode 75 of Multipassionate Artists.

I am so excited about the upcoming episodes I have in the works for you. Along with interviews with a variety of multi-passionate artists, I’m also going to try out a new format with real-life coaching sessions.

An artist just like you will volunteer to be in the hot seat and you will be able to listen as I coach them to a solution. Topics will include how to choose what to focus on when you have so many interests, how to set achievable goals, how to break through creative blocks and limiting beliefs, and how to show up authentically in every aspect of your life.

Of course, pr and marketing strategies will come up, however, I believe that you can’t be successful without first building a solid foundation with authentic personal branding.

Shoot me an email at podcast@dianefoy.com if you are interested in volunteering.

I want to shout out a new review for the podcast and the first for Multipassionate Artists.

RinaAM says Love this podcast and I’m excited about the new name and focus. I’ve heard “you do too much” more often than I can count. Thanks to Diane for not only encouraging us to embrace all parts of ourselves, but to LOVE this part of ourselves. I can’t wait to learn more.

Thank you Rina.

Artistic Director, Dancer, Choreographer, Educator & Fight Director Colleen Snell

Today my guest is Colleen Snell, the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Frog in Hand. She works with a broad range of dance and movement organizations in a variety of roles including educator, choreographer, collaborator, outside eye, fight director, and performer.

Colleen’s choreographic tendencies lean toward large-scale ensemble work and stories inspired by science fiction. Her collaborative choreographic process and work is highly regarded, as is her work in improvisation and site-specific production.

Colleen devises and performs collaborative work with musicians, spoken word poets, actors, fight directors, visual and martial artists.

She holds a Masters Degree in Dance from England's London Contemporary Dance School and regularly choreographs and dances with a variety of dance-theatre companies. Colleen frequently acts as a fight choreographer with a specialty in site-specific/dance-based movement sequences.

For links & a transcript visit dianefoy.com/075

Hello and welcome to Multi-Passionate Artists

Yes, we have a new name and focus for this podcast.

Creativity coach Diane Foy has conversations with thriving multi-passionate artists, musicians, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, and other creative souls on their journey, entrepreneurship, and process.

Solo shows offer coaching drawn from her 30 years of experience as a creative entrepreneur, which includes 16 years as a arts and entertainment publicist.

Let’s celebrate being a multipotentialite, scanner, Renaissance soul, polymath, multi-hyphenate, serial specialist, or whatever term feeds your soul.

https://dianefoy.com/074

Hello and welcome to episode 73 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

It has been longer than the normal break between episodes this time and honestly, it was because I was not feeling inspired. For the podcast, but also what I was posting on social media and the whole way I have been communicating about what I do, who I coach, and how I help them.

I had a breakthrough idea last week and I have jumped in to make it a reality so changes are coming very soon. Stay tuned for a new name, new focus, and new inspiring content. My purpose is still all about arts, entertainment, and creativity so I’m confident that you will all want to come along for the ride.

Recorded during the Music Pro Summit by CDBaby and Indie Week, today’s episode is a Q&A with artists Quanthem, who is a coaching client of mine, Eli Glenn who goes by Always the Grimm and hosts the Zensational podcast, and Alex Hajjar who hosts the Social Animals podcast.

We had an inspiring conversation about the importance of an artist’s story in attracting fans, media and industry, personal branding, and pushing your comfort zone to show up authentically.

My whole life I have been passionate about arts and entertainment. When I was a kid I was so shy but I was drawn to the worlds that musicians, actors, and dancers created.

In my creative entrepreneur journey, I have been a photographer, makeup artist, journalist, artist manager, publicist, or now coach. The motivation behind all it was to help performers succeed.

As a coach, I help artists, musicians and actors attract fans, media, and industry so that you can make a greater impact and income.

This podcast is another resource I created to educate, motivate and empower artists to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge hold them back from achieving their dreams.

So today at the Music Pro Summit I invited some artists on the show to ask whatever questions they have about personal branding, social media or publicity.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/073

Hello and welcome to episode 72 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I’ve been a guest on some amazing podcasts lately so I wanted to shout out some shows that you should check out. Plus I always think I’m much more entertaining and provide more value on other shows than on my own. I think it is because of the great questions the hosts ask me.

To hear how to market your music so that you attract fans listen to the Dare To Be Seen podcast. The importance of knowing your why before marketing what you do is the focus of the All Things Vocal podcast. On the Profitable Musicians podcast, I talked about the importance of sharing your unique story to genuinely connect with audiences. I talk about Personal branding and goal setting on the Art Talk podcast and social media marketing on the Out To Be podcast. I was also a guest on the Actor CEO podcast with today’s guest Mike Moreno where we talked about publicity and branding for actors. You can check out all of these episodes and more at http://dianefoy.com/media

Today’s guest Mike Moreno runs The Actor CEO Podcast and ActorCEO.com, connecting thousands of actors worldwide to industry pros, tools, and resources that help them treat their career like a business filling the gap between training and building a sustainable creative life.

Backstage and Casting Networks have both rated the podcast as a "top podcast for actors.", Mike contributes articles to Backstage, OnStageBlog, and StageMilk and also teaches industry business and marketing classes in drama schools around the country and coaches creative professional online.

Now is the golden era for creatives, and Mike is helping to ensure actors lead the way.

If you enjoy this episode I would greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on apple podcasts and share it with your fellow artists! I will give you a shout-out and read the review on a future episode.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/072

Hello and welcome to episode 71 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

First up I want to announce that I have just released an updated version of the Fans, Media, & Industry Attraction Roadmap for Musicians and Actors. This free ebook will walk you through 3 phases to set you up so that you can book gigs and make money with your talents.

Phase 1 is Authentic Personal Branding

Personal branding is all about expressing your authentic self in all its glory. It is exploring and celebrating your personality, interests, experiences, core values, beliefs, skills, strengths, and even your weaknesses.

Phase 2 Social Media Superfans

Personal branding allows you to present yourself with confidence as you are clear on your artist identity, purpose, and unique story. Now it’s time to learn how to show up consistently on social media and cultivate lasting relationships with fans, media, and industry.

Phase 3 Media Spotlight

Whether you want to be featured in blogs, magazines, podcasts, radio, television or your local newspaper it is important to prepare yourself to make the most of the opportunities. Phase 3 sets the stage for building your team.

To download the Fans, Media, & Industry Attraction Roadmap for Musicians and Actors visit dianefoy.com/freebie

In this episode, I have 2 returning guests of this podcast, Bree Noble and Katie Zaccardi who have teamed up to run a group coaching program, Out to Launch, built for music entrepreneurs to grow their businesses & income and successfully launch their music coaching/teaching program or course.

After a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter, Bree Noble founded Women of Substance Radio to promote quality female artists in all genres. She hosts the Profitable Musician Show Podcast where she teaches musicians how to tap into multiple streams of income. Drawing on her extensive experience as a musician, online marketer, and business owner, Bree has created several educational programs for musicians including The Female Musician Academy and Rock Your Next Release.

Katie Zaccardi has helped hundreds of musicians, music teachers, and music coaches grow their careers & bank accounts while ditching overwhelm, self-doubt, and burnout for good. She is the host of the Out To Be podcast and is on a mission to empower women in music to grow sustainable music careers, and create lives of freedom & abundance.

The program launch will officially kick off June 17th during a 3-day free challenge, 3 Steps to Successfully Launch a New Income Stream as a Music Teacher/Coach and they explain a bit more about it in our chat. I hope that you enjoy it.

Also, check out the quiz they mention in the episode What money-making offer should you add to your business?

For other links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/071

If you enjoyed this or any other episode I would love it if you could rate and review it on apple podcasts. It really helps the show get discovered and bring in more amazing guests.

There is a new review out of Canada by CJ jellybeansduncken who says

“Diane Foy is an amazing host, she is incredible, every time I listen to her podcast she always interviews the most inspiring artists that help motivate and inspire me in life. I like how Diane talks on her podcast, it’s really clear and professional.”

That right there is the reason why I do this. I want to motivate and inspire people to pursue their passions.

Hello and welcome to episode 70 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Let's talk transformations...By now, you probably know that I am a branding and PR coach for artists, musicians, and actors, but today I want to shift gears to talk about the transformation my coaching can do for you!

I believe that in order to attract fans, media, and industry you need to explore your purpose, identity, and story which is all a part of personal branding. With an authentic personal brand along with social media and communication strategies, you can be unstoppable.

That’s why people like Tamara Maddalen had such a breakthrough and went from overwhelmed without a plan to successfully launching her Mint Green Mercury album.

By exploring her authentic artist identity, she was able to fearlessly pursue her passions and attract loyal fans, media coverage, and music industry opportunities. She is now also 1/3 of country music’s hottest new trio New Moon Junction.

Tamara is just one of my client success stories and I’d love for you to experience this transformation, too. So for a limited time, I’m offering a free introductory coaching session for listeners of this podcast. Visit dianefoy.com/booking

My guest today isDr. Natasha Kassam Paris who is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT™) Practitioner. She uses her diverse clinical background, rich cultural heritage, and lived experiences to help women of color transform every facet of their lives and create a new sense of belonging.

Dr. Natasha is a part of the Six Figure Coach Club that I am in as our mindset coach. I have also taken her Embracing the Saboteur workshop which is available for free right now on her website. You can learn how to douse self-sabotage with attention, curiosity, and compassion. You'll be introduced to powerful, self-care practices that can help you leap beyond your sabotage behaviors and reactive post-trauma responses.

As another one of my mentors, Jasmine Star would say “Prepare your heart” because we go deep and I know that it will inspire you.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/070

Hello and welcome to episode 69 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I’m going to start the show with a little-known fact… For most of my life, I tiptoed around in order to go unnoticed. I was passionate about the performing arts, however, I was way too shy to become a performer. As a photographer, makeup artist, journalist, artist manager, and publicist I could remain behind the scenes, but becoming a coach changed that for me.

As a creativity coach, we dig deep into core values, limiting beliefs, and personal motivation for achieving goals. Encouraging my clients to show up authentically, to share vulnerabilities, and to push through their comfort zones motivates me to lead by example and do the same.

Now when I notice I am procrastinating on something I examine the why behind it, what fear or limiting belief am I holding on to? Then I work to push through. And I’m grateful for the change!

Listeners have heard me say before that the reason I got into coaching was out of frustration that too many artists were coming to me for publicity before they were really ready. In order to get media attention these days, you need a professional brand, interesting stories, and an active social media following. Through coaching I can guide you through developing those step by step, however, lately, I’m realizing that in my attempts to give the people what they want which is for me to teach them about social media and dyi publicity that I’ve started to allow clients to again skip over the foundational work.

The foundation is personal branding which is all about expressing your authentic self in all its glory. It is exploring and celebrating your personality, interests, life experiences, core values, beliefs, skills, strengths, and even your weaknesses. It is deeply personal work that I believe strongly that you can’t have long-lasting success if you skip it.

I’m sharing this because it is good to take a step back and remember the why behind your vision and notice if you are going off track. So you may notice on the podcast or things I share on social media that I’m going to return to focus on the foundations more so than giving you social media and publicity tips.

My guest today knows all about sticking to your vision so much so that Stick to your vision has grown from a song that he wrote and recorded to a book to Ted talks to being a major part of his personal and professional brand.

Maestro Fresh Wes is a multi-award-winning recording artist, and the first Canadian Hip Hop artist to have a single hit Gold status on the charts. His iconic 1989 album Symphony In Effect was the first to receive a JUNO Award for Best Rap Recording of the Year, as well as the first Canadian Hip Hop album to go Platinum. A true pioneer, he was also the first Canadian hip hop artist to have a song rank on Billboard’s Top 20 Rap Singles chart, and in 2019 “Let Your Backbone Slide” became the first rap song inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Maestro’s songs “Reach For The Sky (feat. Classified and Blue Rodeo)” and “The Distance (feat. Saukrates)” were featured throughout the Olympics, 2014 Winter, and 2016 Summer, respectively.

As an actor, Williams has appeared on numerous film and television projects, including The Line — for which he was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series — and as the character of Paul Dwyer in the CBC hit sitcom, Mr. D.

He has been inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame, received the 2003 Reel World Film Festival Trailblazer Award, and was a guest speaker for the Governor-General of Canada’s Summit on Urban Arts.

Williams’ paths as both an author and motivational speaker merged with the release of his motivational book, Stick To Your Vision with its foreword written by Public Enemy’s Chuck D, and content long-credited for inspiring fellow Canadian hip hop star Drake.

Canada’s indisputable Godfather of hip hop has just unveiled his newest release — an inspirational children’s book, Stick To Your Vision: Young Maestro Goes to School.

How is that for an introduction…the man is a legend and a super sweet guy too. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/069

Hello and welcome to episode 68 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I wanted to start this episode with some gratitude. I’ve been creating this podcast for over 2 years and it is nearing 8,000 downloads. That may not be a lot in comparison to many others out there but I’m always coaching artists about how slow and steady growth is longer-lasting growth. I wanted to take a moment to recognize some listeners who took the time to leave a review for the show. It means so much to me each and every time someone tells me that they either learned something new or were inspired by an episode.

The first one comes from Nella Marina who says about the show “What a wonderful resource to have in your pocket! So many amazing tips from an industry expert. Thank you for all of the amazing free information that you put out there!”

Nella, thank you so much for your kind words and because I google everyone, I know that Nella Marina is an Australian actress from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, who has relocated to Vancouver, BC, Canada. That is very cool. I love Australians and grew up in Vancouver.

Another recent review was from a previous guest of the show. Vocal coach Judy Rodman says “This podcast is a quality audio experience that doesn't waste time getting to the heart of matters of interest to singers, dancers, actors, and other artists. I had the honor of being interviewed and found Diane's experience in the field of the arts made her an insightful interviewer who knows how to dig into the good stuff!”

That is so sweet and I loved my conversation with Judy so if you missed it definitely visit episode 66 and hear all about her 50-year career in the music industry.

I love seeing where people are from that are downloading the show. The number one country now is India. I have no idea why but that is fantastic. USA and Canada are next. I also want to shout out listeners from France, Senegal, UK, Australia, Brazil, and Spain. How cool is that?

I would absolutely love to hear from you all. It would mean the world to me if you could leave a review on itunes. Take a screenshot and tag me @dianefoypr and I’ll be sure to share it and give you a shout-out on a future episode.

May is mental health awareness month in the US and my guest today X. ARI is an LGBTQIA+ Alt-Pop singer, writer, and mental health advocate from Toronto. Her life motto is all about turning “Pain Into Power” through art and self-care. Having comorbid Dis-Orders is not her identity, but her superpower. X. ARI’s visceral lyrics transmit messages of hope as often as they ponder tragedy. Her sound comes to life in the middle. Her upcoming EP “Anja”, dedicated to her first-ever girlfriend, is being released this June to celebrate their newfound love & Pride Month.

It is X. ARI’s mission to use creativity to empower and raise awareness by using her platform to encourage others to turn their Pain into Power by finding their conduit for healing. Her goal is to make a global impact as an artist, songwriter, advocate, and public speaker to spread her message, light, and self-care tips to help heal the world.

For the entire month of May, she’s hosting “Mental Health Month with X. ARI”. It is a FREE online festival with workshops & talks by healers, teachers, advocates, artists, and organizations such as National Alliance on Mental Illness (San Fernando Valley & Westside LA), Jack.org, Be There, Free Arts, VRY, and Pause+Expand. Throughout the month they are featuring powerful stories, Yoga, Guided Meditations, Sound-Baths, Coping Skills with NAMI, Emotional Freedom Technique, Radical Acceptance, LGBTQIA+ x Mental Health, Sleep Hygiene, Crystal Healing, Cultural Diversity, Mindful Mantras, Intention Setting, and more!

X. ARI aims to spark open conversation, connect like-minded people and provide healing support throughout the month that participants can utilize in the future. She hopes to normalize mental health and create an environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and seen.

For Links & a Transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/068

Hello and welcome to episode 67 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Are you one to set goals or go with the flow? I lived go with the flow for far too many years. I am most creative when I don’t have a specific plan, but I’ve learned that a goal without a plan is just a wish or dream.

Right now, I’m aiming to fill my coaching practice with 5 more musician or actor clients so that I can help them attract fans, media, and industry and so that the world can experience their talent.

My plan to achieve that is to offer 20 free coaching sessions over the next month. If you are looking to increase your confidence and online presence so that they can book more gigs you can schedule a session at dianefoy.com/booking

Today’s guest Barry Bergman played a key role in launching the careers of AC/DC, Meat Loaf, John Paul Young, and Flash & The Pan when he was Vice President and Professional Manager at Edward B. Marks Music. He went on to become Vice President of Creative Affairs for United Artists Music Publishing. In 1981 he started Barry Bergman Management representing recording artists and Ellymax Music & Wood Monkey Music representing songwriters.

He has published over 400 songs recorded by artists including Cher, Michael Bolton, Joan Jett, Kiss, & Helix, He had hits with Paul Carrack, KIX, and Kathy Mattea to name a few.

Barry was inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame in 2018 and is the Founder & Chairman Emeritus of the Music Managers Forum U.S., an international not-for-profit organization with over 1000 members worldwide. The MMF was formed to further the interests of talent managers and their artists in all fields of the music industry.

Currently, Barry is an entertainment business consultant, publisher, and hosts a music industry seminar called “Music Industry Secrets You Can’t Google” focusing on management, marketing, music publishing, and promotion.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/067

Hello and welcome to episode 66 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

My guest today has over 50 years of success in the music industry. Judy Rodman has sung on decades of hit records or performed live or on TV with artists such as George Jones, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, George Strait, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and the list goes on.

During her solo music career, she had a #1 record on the Billboard, Cashbox, Gavin, and R&R charts and won the Academy of Country Music award for New Female Vocalist. Her songs have been recorded by Loretta Lynn, Diamond Rio, Tammy Wynette & Wynonna, Randy Travis, and the #1 song recorded by Leann Rimes "One Way Ticket", which earned her BMI's Million-air award.

As a vocal coach, Judy has worked with Kasey Musgraves, Pam Tillis, Bryan White and Radney Foster, Angaleena Presley and was named 'Best Vocal Coach' by Nashville Music Pros She also hosts the All Things Vocal podcast where she offers tons of fabulous free tips to improve your vocal technique.

Whether you are a singer, voice-over actor, public speaker, or podcaster, I’m sure that you will gain tons of value from this episode.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/066

Hello and welcome to episode 65 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

2020 did not go according to plan! In 2021, so many things are still uncertain, like when live concerts, theatre, festivals, and other events will return. What I know for sure, though, is why I got into coaching unstoppable musicians and actors in the first place.

I have a real passion for the performing arts and I am committed to helping my clients attract fans, media, and industry so that they can make money with their talents. It is my purpose in life.

I love the descriptive word “unstoppable” because my ideal clients didn’t just wait around last year for things to go back to normal. They were resourceful, proactive, and persistent in educating themselves and growing their audience online.

I can coach performers on the how of personal branding, social media, and PR, but the key to success is taking consistent action.

Does this describe you? or who you want to become?

I announced on the podcast a few weeks ago that I was giving myself the challenge to give away 45 free coaching sessions in 45 days to qualified musicians and actors. It has been fantastic to connect with so many of you during the last couple of weeks.

I will continue the offer throughout April so if you haven’t yet had an introductory session with me, now is the time! Visit Dianefoy.com/booking Thank you so much for your help and I hope to see you on zoom soon.

My guest today shares my purpose for helping up-and-coming musicians succeed. Bree Noble quit her corporate job as a Director of Finance to pursue music. After a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter, she founded Women of Substance Radio to promote quality female artists in all genres. She hosts the Profitable Musician Show Podcast where she teaches musicians how to tap into multiple streams of income. Drawing on her extensive experience as a musician, online marketer, and business owner, Bree has created several educational programs for musicians including The Female Musician Academy and Rock Your Next Release.

During our conversation, Bree shares her Musician’s Profit Path framework: The 5 stages of music career growth and the unique challenges of being a female indie artist.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/065

Hello and welcome to episode 64 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

My guest today is an actor and singer originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Patrick Oliver Jones. He has been in the performing arts both onscreen and onstage for more than 25 years. He was in the original cast of FIRST WIVES CLUB in Chicago in addition to two national tours, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and EVITA.

On camera, Patrick has appeared and done voiceover work in several national commercials as well as co-starring roles on primetime television (BLUE BLOODS and LAW & ORDER: CI).

He is the host and executive producer of Why I’ll Never Make It, a weekly theater podcast focusing on the realities of a career in the arts. He lives in New York City with his husband who is also a performer.

For links and a transcript visit

If you enjoyed this episode I would be ever so grateful if you were to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser or Stitcher as it really helps get the show discovered by more people. You can also share it on social media and tag me @DianeFoyPR and I’ll be sure to give you a shout out and share it as well.

Hello and welcome to episode 63 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

2020 reinforced for me that we in the entertainment industry need community, we need to ask for help, and we need to offer help when we can.

My offer to help:

As a PR & marketing coach,I help musicians and actors attract fans, media, and industry so that they can book gigs and make money with their talents, without feeling overwhelmed or doubting themselves.

After 16 years as an entertainment publicist, I’ve made a milestone decision for 2021 to no longer offer publicity services and go all-in on coaching because that’s where I can have a deeper impact.

This is why I’ve set a goal to give away 45 FREE coaching sessions in 45 days so I can truly be of service to as many people as possible.

If you haven’t yet had an introductory session with me, now is the time! You will gain some clarity on your goals and the challenges that you face in achieving them.

It’s totally free to book your session– no catch, no strings attached. I’ll tell you more about how to work with me moving forward if you are curious about that, but at the very least, you should jump on the free session.

Dianefoy.com/booking

My asking for help:

I’m asking you to help me meet my challenge. Can you think of 2-3 other musicians or actors who want to attract more fans, media, and industry attention but lack a strategic plan? And if you can, I am asking if you could share this episode with them.

My challenge kicks off March 1st. Thank you so much for your help and I hope to see you on zoom soon.

My guest today knows all about the importance of community as the creator of the popular Music Biz Besties group.

Katherine Forbes is the founder of Nashville-based website and brand design company, Designing the Row, with a client roster that includes over a dozen GRAMMY Award-winning and nominated artists. She is known for her clean and simple design style and recognized as a Squarespace Expert and Squarespace Authorized Trainer.

Music Biz Besties is a community of thousands of female musicians and industry professionals from around the world with chapters as far from Nashville as Melbourne AUS. Her work has been featured on Forbes.com and she’s spoken on panels hosted by YELP, the Music Business Association, and many others.

Katherine believes that "your success depends on you taking action" and she's passionate about motivating and encouraging others to do just that!

During our chat, you will learn what makes a good website, the common mistakes people make, SEO and why she prefers Squarespace over the other options out there.

Katherine also shares some lessons that she has learned during her time in music management and through Music Biz Besties.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/063

Hello and welcome to episode 61 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today I am sharing with you the recording of a Q&A session I hosted during the Screen x Screen music and tech conference that is happening right now. It is a new virtual conference presented by Indie Week. Indie Week is turning into Indie Year with another virtual conference Indie 101 coming up in April 20-24. INDIE 101 is focused on education for artists and emerging music businesses.

The founder of Indie Week and the Canadian Marketing rep for CD Baby Darryl Hurs was my guest on episode 51 of this podcast if you would like to check that out.

Be sure to register now for super early bird tickets at only $20! It goes up to $60 March 9th or whenever the early bird tickets are sold out.

The artists and industry taking part in this session include NJ Taylor, Maeve Badger, Mary Di Mambro, manager of Pyramid Theorem, Sandeep Swaminathan, John Maksym, Bryant Didier.

You may want to take notes as we talk all about Instagram, Facebook, Clubhouse, when is it time to hire a publicist, how to connect with your ideal audience, how I got into this crazy business, how I coach artists to succeed and the running theme of this podcast, why knowing your why motivation is so important.

links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/062

Hello and welcome to episode 61 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Ever hear of the 5 W’s and 1 H? People often ask me how…. How is my pr and marketing coaching for musicians and actors different from other coaching or training out there? And it's a great question.

At the core, I believe in exploring the 5 W’s before we get to the H. This means my clients explore:

WHAT they really want and what they have to offer (recordings, live performances, acting for film/tv, merchandise)

WHO they truly are and who is most likely to appreciate their talents and what they offer

WHEN will they share their talents and offerings

WHERE will they share their talents and offerings

& WHY they want it, our why motivation is what drives us to keep going no matter what obstacles come our way

Only then can we be successful with the HOW of marketing, social media, and publicity.

I truly believe that how I approach helping musicians and actors attract fans, media and industry authentically is what gets the results they desire.

If you want to learn more I have a free resource called How to Attract Fans, Media, and industry for musicians and actors. The 6C Phase Roadmap to Book Gigs & Make Money that you can download at dianefoy.com/freebie

Today’s guest is Monica Strut, an Australian musician and career coach for bands. After working for years as a music journalist and digital marketer (and seeing too many of her talented peers give up on music early on in their careers), she started her coaching business to help emerging bands get the exposure they deserve.

Through her coaching, consulting, online courses, Facebook group, and Being in a Band podcast she has helped hundreds of musicians become empowered to reach the next level in their careers.

During our conversation, she offers up some great tips on social media marketing, Spotify playlisting, and how to balance a day job while pursuing your dreams.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/061

Hello and welcome to episode 60 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Are you a performer or creative who just wants to feel your best on-the- daily? Yeah, me too. Great minds think alike!

As actors, musicians and creatives, we want to make an impact on the world around us. That means bringing the best of ourselves to everything we do. And we often miss the fundamental link between performing our best and feeling our best.

It is just a hard fact of the entertainment industry that our energy, our confidence, and the way we look (whatever amazing way that is ;) are huge parts of booking any job. And how you are taking care of your instrument is the biggest contributing factor in your appearance, your energy, and your mood. Your instrument is the only thing you truly have control over in this business!

Today’s guest is my friend Moniqua Plante, who is an actor most known for her guest-starring season-long arc on ABC's Nashville, and recurring guest-starring roles on shows like Drop Dead Diva, Banshee, and Southland.

Moniqua is also a Certified Health + Confidence Coach for Actors and Creatives, and she truly believes that our health and wellness directly affects everything else we do in life—especially as creative beings.

We had a wonderful conversation about her acting career, how experiences in the industry lead her to take control of her health and how she helps creatives feel good in their bodies no matter what size they are.

Be sure to click the links in the show notes to grab the amazing free gifts she has for you including the Feel Good in Your Body Book and I highly recommend that you take her up on her offer of a free coaching session for our listeners.

http://singdanceactthrive.com/060

Do you choose a word or slogan each year? I’ve chosen “Breakthrough” as my word for 2021.

If you ever feel like your progress suddenly just slams into a brick wall, I promise you, I’ve been there! In fact, the harder I work the more frustrating it becomes when I still don’t feel there yet, wherever there is.

But I want to tell you that you only hit walls when you’re moving out of your comfort zone. And if you’re hitting walls, you’re still going.

If you’re committed to breaking through, be sure to download the free resource How To Attract Fans, Media, & Industry for Musicians and Actors. The 6C Phase Roadmap to Book Gigs & Make Money at http://singdanceactthrive.com/freebie

Elisa Di Napoli is the best-selling author of the book, online course, and podcast Dare to Be Seen which helps artists command the stage, magnify their presence, and defeat stage nerves so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world.

She is an artist coach, hypnotherapist, and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She also helps artists who need to find a way forward, get their project going, or figure out how to turn their creative, artistic, or performance skills into a new venture.

For Links & Transcript: http://singdanceactthrive.com/059

Hello and welcome to episode 58 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

How is everyone doing with the ending of 2020? For me, I’m trying to work on my mindset for the changes I want to make in 2021 and all that I want to accomplish.

I’ve hit a point in my life that I’m not letting anything stop me from achieving my goals. And by anything I mean myself.

We stop ourselves in so many ways, don’t we? We don’t always acknowledge it as such though. Often the things that we procrastinate on, dismiss as not important, or avoid altogether are the very things we should be facing head-on.

Before we get to the interview with Mel, I share some vulnerabilities I have and am working on with the help of fabulous coaches to inspire you to look at your own issues that may be blocking you from achieving your goals.

If you are an actor, maybe setting yourself up to self-tape auditions is something you are procrastinating on.

I was excited to interview Mel Mack, Casting Director and Founder of Mel Mack Acting Studio in New York City… WOW we had such a great conversation on how the Acting Industry has evolved this year.

You may have had to submit your audition as a self-tape occasionally in the past, but now lit’rally ALL your auditions AND callbacks are being handled remotely via self-tape. Even if you’re not an Actor, I betcha a basket of cute kittens that you’re spending a lot more time on camera, eh?

Having a killer self-tape that looks and sounds professional reflects right back on your personal professionalism, and boy has Mel seen more than her fair share of disappointing self-tape submissions from Actors who she knows are so much better than their self-tape would suggest.

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If you’ve been wondering how to…

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Grab the guide by clicking the link above to get it in your inbox immediately.

For other links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/058

Hello and welcome to episode 57 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Hey, remember my guest from episode 49 Broadway Actor Bret Shuford, also known as the Broadway Life Coach. Bret has created this really fun and creative way to add more positivity to your life.

The Actor Mindset Reset is a FREE 14-day video series where Bret shares a daily inspirational video highlighting a different aspect of mindfulness, as it relates to the performing arts. Sprinkled throughout the training are seven unique coloring pages created in collaboration with Coloring Broadway to help release anxiety and solidify that day’s training. Inspiration, Musical Theatre, AND coloring? Does it get any better than that?

Why coloring? Coloring is a non-cognitive, artistic activity- meaning it both calms your mind and frees your creativity. Coloring is known for lowering cortisol levels, calming nerves, and reducing stress. Damn, I’ve got to revisit those coloring pages and do them.

Plus, the act of creating without thinking puts you into the flow state where you are allowing ideas to come and go without forcing them. You become more receptive to the here and now. And regardless of what is happening in our minds as we try so hard to predict the future, the here and now are always beautiful.

It’s no surprise that coloring is a favorite backstage activity on Broadway. Kids, adults, especially swings and standbys! Amidst the energy and sometimes chaos, they feel that urge to free their minds and create, create, create.

The Actor Mindset Reset is not limited to a specific time period. It will begin whatever day you sign up and continue for two weeks. Visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/057 for the link.

Today’s guest is actor, filmmaker, and podcast host Ashley Tabatabai. After growing up in Spain and then attending University in the UK, his focus gravitated towards an acting career. As I’m sure many of you actors can relate, an actor’s life consists of numerous auditions and rejections. Ash wasn’t going to let that stop him so he began to write and produce his own content and went on to premier an award-winning short film at the LA International Short Film Festival.

I wanted listeners to hear about his experiences with creating his own content as an actor and about what he has learned from interviewing casting directors on his podcast The Ash Tab Show.

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Hello and welcome to episode 55 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Can I be real with you for a moment? My biggest goal for my coaching business is to help thousands of unstoppable musicians and actors like you attract fans, media, and industry so that you can book gigs and make money with your talents.

The plan to get there? By teaching and supporting one artist at a time through my 6 phase roadmap that focuses on small steps and consistency to succeed.

Easy as that. The same goes for building your career, attract one superfan or industry supporter at a time by showing up consistently and authentically. You can click the link in the show notes to download the free resource How to attract fans, media, and industry for musicians and actors at http://singdanceactthrive.com/freebie

The making money part of the equation is the tough part as Money can be emotional. Our fears around it can overwhelm us, and even if it’s not true...when we just don’t feel like we have enough, our minds tend to go to the worst places, right? That's why I want to introduce you to Katy Chen Mazzara!

Katy is a financial coach who helps creative types make more, worry less, and create true financial freedom. We have the same business coach and I heard her speak at a coaching virtual retreat that we had and I immediately knew that I had to work with her. Then I thought you would benefit from her practical tools and spiritual practices to get you where you want to be with your finances so I invited her on the show.

Katy is holding a Masterclass, starting December 8th, and in that Masterclass, she's going to teach you her 6 Steps to Financial Freedom, as well as coach and answer your personal financial questions!

And...what I can't believe is...she's doing it for FREE...to really help you to put a plan together for the new year, so that 2021 can be the year you make more money, pay off debts, buy a house, get started on an investment account or whatever your financial priorities may be! Sign up NOW for the FREE Masterclass so you do not miss out!

Here is my conversation with Katy and for links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/055

Hello and welcome to episode 54 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I’m so excited that I have created the ultimate resource to help unstoppable musicians and actors like you attract fans, media, and industry so that you can book gigs and make money with your talents!!!

It is called … wait for it… “How To Attract Fans, Media & Industry for Musicians & Actors: The 6 C’s Roadmap to Book Gigs & Make Money!”

The Roadmap takes you through 6 in-depth phases that when followed in order will lead to accomplishing your goals.

The best part is that it is FREE! You can download it at http://singdanceactthrive.com/freebie

Be sure to check out the getting started action steps and resources provided in each phase and then join us in the Unstoppable Musicians & Actors Facebook group for additional support.

My guest today is Catherine McNally, an award-winning Canadian actor, director, producer, educator as well as an international fellow of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

She recently received Critics Circle Best Actress Award for Mrs Warren’s Profession. She is a recipient of the prestigious Christopher Plummer Fellowship award, Woman in Shakespeare Award, Tyrone Guthrie award, and is one of the top ten artists voted by Now Magazine.

As a diverse actor, her selected film/TV credits: Murdoch Mysteries, Anne with an E, The Handmaids Tale, Schitts Creek, 12 Monkeys, Reign, Saving Hope, Flashpoint, and The Whistleblower.

She was recently seen in Mrs. Warrens’ Profession, Measure for Measure (Thought for Food) Boston Marriage, Chasing Margaret Flatwood, A Winter’s Tale, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Orphan Muses.

Catherine teaches acting a Toronto Film School, George Brown, and is co-founder of the McNally Kennedy Acting with her husband Robert B. Kennedy

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/054

THE CONFIDENT CREATIVE ACADEMY a Free Virtual Training event that brings the World’s Top Creative Experts and Transformation Leaders together to teach you how to build your self-confidence to move forward with the creative career you know you are meant to have.

Hello and welcome to episode 53 of Sing1 Dance! Act! Thrive!

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It is a huge shift in mindset and motivation to go from semi knowing what you want in life, but having no idea how to achieve it to know exactly what you want in life and have the confidence that you have the resources and coaches that will ensure that you will achieve it. It is no longer a question of “if” it’s “when”.⠀

As you reflect back on the past year, are you happy with your creative career? Do you feel that you are reaching the level of success that you dream of experiencing?

It’s funny how we dedicate so much time, energy, and effort to perfecting our craft, but when it comes to the next steps to get our work out into the world, there doesn’t seem to be a clear path.

The truth is, during our formative years we are taught many valuable skills, but most of us are not taught how to build self-confidence, stay inspired, motivated, and follow through with our goals and dreams.

My guest today, Karen “Cricket” Garratt, is on a mission and her mission is to inspire and guide creatives to share their gifts with the world. This is why she created THE CONFIDENT CREATIVE ACADEMY, a Free Virtual Training event that brings the World’s Top Creative Experts and Transformation Leaders together to teach you how to build your self-confidence to move forward with the creative career you know you are meant to have.

I will be one of those creative experts and will be giving a talk on how to attract fans, media, and industry for musicians and actors. The 6 C phases to cultivate a thriving career in the arts.

Karen is a certified Life Coach and inspirational singer-songwriter based in Sonoma County, California. As a lifelong musician, her passion for personal growth led her to writing and performing songs that inspire and encourage others to follow their dreams. In 2018, she discovered life coaching and found it to be the bridge that connects the message of her music to the fulfillment of dreams.

Now Karen helps artists and creatives gain the confidence, clarity, and motivation they need to create financial abundance with their passion, while living their joyful purpose doing what they love.

Do yourself a favor and visit THE CONFIDENT CREATIVE ACADEMY to get your free scholarship to up-level your confidence and become the confident creative you are meant to be!

Also be sure to join my newly re-named facebook group - Unstoppable Musicians & Actors because I will soon be facing another challenge that has been holding me back by going live on video inside the group to offer tips and tutorials to help you attract fans, media and industry. https://www.facebook.com/groups/unstoppablemusiciansandactors

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/053

Hello and welcome to episode 052 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest Darryl Hurs is the founder of Indie Week, a music festival and conference that takes place annually in Toronto, Canada that showcases acts from all over the world. This year like many events they are transitioning it into an online conference which is taking place November 10th to 14th. Darryl is also the Canadian representative for CD Baby, an online distribution company that gets independent artists onto all the major streaming and purchasing platforms.

This episode is jam-packed with information so I’ll get straight to the interview.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/052

Hello and welcome to episode 51 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest is Gemini and Stage Raw Theatre award-winning actor Cara Pifko who has played the recurring character of Paige Novick on the 39 time Emmy Award-nominated television show Better Call Saul since 2016.

Acting professionally since the age of 7, she practically grew up on Canadian television shows including Sharon, Lois, and Bram’s The Elephant Show, Road to Avonlea, Our Hero, Human Cargo and This is Wonderland which in the lead role garnered her the Gemini award for Best Actress.

During her transition from child to adult actor, Pifko became a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and later made the move to Los Angeles, California. As she became known for her dramatic acting skills, guest star roles on CSI Miami, Without A Trace, NCIS, CSI NY, and The Fosters followed.

Pifko’s Canadian connection remains strong with her appearances on CBC television’s longest-running one-hour drama Heartland, which is broadcasted in more than 100 countries.

She has appeared in many films including Steven Spielberg directed Ready Player One and her starring role in the Lifetime TV movie I Me Wed. Lending her voice to multiple episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the video games Mass Effect 2 and 3, she has become a sought after voice-over actor.

Pifko balances her acting career with a passion for coaching actors, performers, and storytellers on writing and voice-over acting.

We had a really interesting and wonderful chat about her whole acting journey so I know that you will enjoy it.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/051

Hello and welcome to episode 50 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Anyone else feel like saying “Let’s try that again!” What a strange time we’re going through, and even though you might be dreaming of rolling back the clock to January and starting again, I believe we can learn from our current situation instead.

Maybe you’re feeling guilty for not always being 100% productive all the time. Maybe you had BIG plans for your career and you’ve watched those come to a screeching halt.

I’m here to tell you it’s okay! That’s normal!

My business has changed as well and I’m so grateful that I can help musicians and actors build confidence, get known, and achieve goals so that you can cultivate a thriving career in the arts without feeling overwhelmed or doubting yourself.

I know that often times it is fear and a lack of knowledge in certain areas that hold us back from achieving our goals. That is why to kickstart Fall 2020, I’m offering a free coaching session just for YOU!

No, we can’t start again, but we can move forward making the best of what we have.

Tell me, will you make the commitment to move forward? Book your free session by visiting http://dianefoy.com/thrive and let's set you up to rock 2021!

Now today’s guest is one of the most successful vocal coaches in North America, Lorraine Lawson is privileged to be the Vocal Coach for CTV’s ‘The Launch' and Season 5 of the hit show ‘Schitt’s Creek’. Other clients include Grammy nominee Kai, dance sensation; Blake McGrath, Canadian superstars Roy Woods (OVO), Kira Isabella, Scott Helman (Warner). She also works with Musical Theatre and TV Actors such as Ian Lake, Brenton Thwaites, and Emily Hampshire.

Deemed “Canada’s Mariah Carey” by the National Post, Lorraine has released three critically-acclaimed jazz and pop albums, countless dance singles, radio jingles, and has performed all over the world.

Lorraine is the proud founder of Lawson Vocal Studios where she is able to combine her years of experience coaching, recording, and performing. She is committed to providing singers with innovative programming and achieving exceptional results.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/050

Hello and welcome to episode 49 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Can I share a secret with you? I can’t do what I do without the guidance of my previous and current coaches and mentors showing me the way. Until a few years ago, I was 100% DIY and that is a respected way of doing things as I’m sure many of you are currently trying to build your career all on your own. However, since I discovered coaching I have seen that life is so much easier when someone with more experience than you in an area that you lack shows you the way.
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That is why I show up for my musician and actor clients. Although I am passionate about arts and entertainment, I really do what I do because it allows me to connect with other creatives on a personal level. I am able to have an impact on their lives by helping them build confidence, grow their audience and achieve goals so that they can build a thriving career in the arts without feeling overwhelmed or doubting themselves.
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Who is your supporter?

This upcoming month I am offering free coaching sessions to qualified musicians and actors who are driven to succeed but lack a strategic plan. If you want to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge hold you back, I can guide you with strategies to propel you to the next level. To apply visit dianefoy.com/thrive

Speaking of coaches and mentors, my guest today and I work with the same coach in Dallas Travers and that is how we connected.

Bret Shuford is a veteran singer, dancer, and actor of eight Broadway shows including Beauty and the Beast, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Little Mermaid,and is currently in the Broadway cast of Wicked.

Hailing from Texas, Bret has been living deep in the heart of the acting world since he moved to New York City in 1999. He has appeared in several feature films including The Wolf of Wall Street, network television such as Law & Order SVU and The Good Fight, and several web series. Shuford’s best collaboration has been with ballet dancer, actor, and husband, Stephen Hanna, and together they host the Broadway Husbands' podcast.

As the Broadway Life Coach his mission is to help artists bridge the gap between creativity and commerce so that fulfillment becomes the norm rather than the exception in show-business. Bret hopes to continue working as an actor on Broadway and in television/film while helping other actors reach their goals.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/049

Hello and welcome to episode 48 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I’m very excited about my guest today! Michael Des Barres is a European Marquis, raised in England, and living in Los Angeles. He has appeared in over 150 hours of American television, including roles on MacGyver, Seinfeld, and Roseanne, as well as more than 40 feature films including To Sir, With Love with Sidney Poitier and has sold over 7 million albums as both a recording artist and songwriter, beginning with his days as the frontman for such seminal 1970s bands as Silverhead and Detective, a band personally signed by Jimmy Page to Led Zeppelin’s Swan Song records.

Michael was also the touring singer for the Duran Duran spin-off group, The Power Station, performing at Live Aid with one of the most iconic live acts of the mid-1980s. From 1982 to 1984, Michael was a member of Chequered Past, which included Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols and Clem Burke and Nigel Harrison of Blondie. In 1983, Michael penned the song “Obsession”, which later became a number one hit in 27 countries for LA new wave group Animotion; the track continues to be featured in countless movies, television shows, and commercials.

At 72 years old, he is an active musician, actor, writer and now DJ as he starts his weekday mornings hosting The Michael Des Barres Program on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM Radio. A documentary on his life has just been released called Who Do You Want Me To Be? That you can watch on Amazon.

Hello and welcome to episode 47 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

What are you waiting for? This season, I’ve found myself longing for the completely booked coaching practice that I had planned for at the beginning of this year and although patience is not my strongest virtue, I keep reminding myself that good things take time and I’m enjoying helping the clients that I do have to build confidence, increase profile and achieve goals so that they can build a thriving career in the arts without feeling overwhelmed to doubting themselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The same goes for you: We couldn’t plan for this global pandemic that instantly took away most of your performing and side gig income! This season won’t last forever, and when it comes it will be better than you could have imagined!

What action can you take today that will lay the groundwork for success when this quarantine is over?

Okay, I also get it that you’ve put so much time and effort into your music or acting career. Your mind starts to wander, and you catch yourself comparing yourself to others. You wonder why your career isn’t as big as theirs. "Why don’t I get those opportunities?" STOP!

No matter your niche, your talent and personality are unique to its own. Don’t get distracted. It’s okay to take your career at whatever pace fits your life. Be patient and stay persistent. I’m telling you; you will be amazing!
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I will even help you by offering a free coaching session, so if you want to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge hold you back I can empower you with strategies to propel you to the next level.

To sign up visit Diane Foy.com go to the thrive coaching section and you can apply for an appointment to see If I can help you on get on track to achieve your goals. Let’s set you up to rock 2021.

Now onto today’s show. My favourite story to come out of this pandemic is the Pandemic Pie Project by Bradley Harder. Bradley is a multi-passionate and talented creative entrepreneur who has had careers in animation, fine art, film production, music, restaurants, bars, construction, and many more. I can completely relate to managing multiple careers at once or changing careers often.

During this pandemic, he started to bake pies for his friends and neighbours and before he knew it he was baking pies and giving them away to anyone who wanted one in Toronto. How amazing is that? I’ve tried the blueberry pie and it was fantastic!

Along the way he has been featured on CBC news, Breakfast television and various other media outlets and many people and brands have donated money and supplies so that he can keep this generosity going. And maybe when this pandemic Bradley will open up his own bakery.

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Hello and welcome to episode 46 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Calling all ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS: You once dreamed of being where you are right now! It can be tempting to stress over not being able to perform live or missing out on the connections you would have made during that cancelled festival or conference, but at the moment you are >>>>THIS<<<< close to getting what you dreamed of. Now is not the time to doubt, but to make your dreams a reality.

I’ve used this time to increase engagement on social media, content creation, brand photography, joined another coaching program and added to my own program that empowers performing artists to BUILD CONFIDENCE, INCREASE PROFILE, & ACHIEVE GOALS.

What action can you take today that will lay the groundwork for success when this quarantine is over?

One action you can take is I will offer you a free coaching session so if you want to join visit Diane Foy.com go to the thrive coaching section and you can apply book an appointment to see If I can help you on get on track to achieve your goals. Let's set you up to rock 2021.

Today’s show is a bit of a twist. I was recently interviewed on Rainbow Country by the fabulous Mark Tara and I thought you might like to hear it and learn more about me. Rainbow Country is a radio show on CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto and is also the #1 LGBT podcast going into its 5th season offering a blend of music and interviews giving voice to the LGBT community. Mark has some exciting things in store so I will be having him on the show soon. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this interview. Connect with me and let me know what you think.

This podcast has so many listeners from all over the world and I’m curious to know who you are and what topics you would like to see more of.

If you are enjoying the podcast it would really help me out if you could rate and review it on apple podcasts or podchaser. Leaving reviews really helps shows get noticed and gain more listeners.

For a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/046

Hello and welcome to episode 45 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

How is everyone doing during this isolation time? Toronto is starting to re-open some retail and services, but it will be a while before we can enjoy live concerts and theatre and film and television can begin shooting again.

As an introvert I’ve been thriving! I have been so productive these last couple of months preparing content for all of you wonderful performing artists. It has been great to connect in the Thriving Musicians & Actors Facebook group. If you haven’t already, please join us at http://dianefoy.com/facebook as I am planning some great free content that will only be available inside the group. Facebook groups is where it is at these days.

Today’s guest is someone I connected with inside a facebook group.

Jennifer Pielak is a performing artist and coach from Vancouver, Canada. She’s a multi-disciplinary performer with over 15 years of professional experience in comedy improv, musical theatre, musical improv, experimental/physical theatre, singing, voice acting and TV/film/commercials. She has trained and performed at improv theatres and festivals across North America, founded the group Off Key Musical Improv, co-wrote the Ovation Award Nominated Connected: The Musical and has most notably performed in local theatre productions as Marcy in Dogfight and Maureen in RENT.

She recently created and performed in an experimental musical theatre piece - about the inner voices in her head - called Inside Voices: A Musical in the Key of P for the Vancouver Fringe Festival with her long-time creative partner, Peter Abando (composer & musician). She can be seen playing Jessica Mulroney in the Lifetime Movie Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal, and her improv skills have led her to book many commercials over the years (most notable are Lays, Danimals, Nintendo, & Paypal). Jennifer has a degree in Psychology and Philosophy and has over a decade of experience teaching kids, teens and adults.

I hope you enjoy this episode and if so can I ask you to do me a favor?

Can you leave a review on apple podcasts, stitcher, castbox or a new option is Podchaser which is not an app but a directory and social network for podcasting which is pretty cool. You can follow your favourite podcasts but also your favourite guests and it will notify you if they appear on other show.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/045

Hello and welcome to episode #44 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest is Jason McCoy who with The Road Hammers has won 5 Canadian Country Music Awards, a JUNO award, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. They are the best selling Canadian country band of all time. Before The Road Hammers, Jason was already a very successful solo artist winning the CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year twice, 3 SOCAN Song of the Year awards, 19 CCMA nominations and 5 Juno nominations. In 2006, he was awarded with the Global Artist Award at the CMA Awards in Nashville.

Jason recently announced the development of the We Are 1 World Project with the release of the song ‘We Are One’, a powerful message of hope, recorded by renowned musicians and singers in isolation from across the world. The COVID-19 virus started with one person and has spread to all parts of the globe, affecting the health and well-being of the entire planet, and “We Are One”, is a song of unity, to celebrate the power of one, together in isolation.

The first version of the song ‘We Are One’ is being released from Jason McCoy and Friends, which included Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, the Harlem Gospel Choir, Tim Hicks, Deric Ruttan, Gordie Johnson, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and many more. With all proceeds from the song going towards The Red Cross COVID-19 Relief Effort, including International Red Cross and Global Citizen, “We Are One” aims to create awareness, hope, joy and raise much needed funds and demonstrate The Power of One.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/044

Today’s guest is the author of The Enneagram & You: Understand Your Personality Type and How it Can Transform Your Relationships, Gina Gomez. I am fascinated by personality type systems so it was great to learn from an expert on the enneagram. As a relationship coach, Gina shows us how using the wisdom of the enneagram can strengthen your personal, professional and romantic relationships.

The enneagram is an effective personality classification system that describes the characteristics, behaviors, and core values of nine different personality types—enneatypes—each identified by a number. The Enneagram & You helps you identify your personality type so you can discover how to best interact with your family, friends, coworkers, and love interests. You’ll also learn about each type pairing—from Type 1 with Type 1 to a Type 9 with Type 9 and every combination in between—as well as the harmonies and challenges each pairing faces and advice on how to effectively communicate and better understand what each personality type needs to feel fully engaged, known, and valued.

Armed with this knowledge, you’ll begin to anticipate your reactions and responses to the various people in your life. And you’ll also be able to better comprehend their reactions and responses to you. By understanding your own strengths and recognizing areas for growth, you can improve your relationships in ways that might have previously seemed impossible. Applying the wisdom of the enneagram-based personality types can lead to better connections and a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you!

Gina is also the co-host of the Modern Enneagram Podcast and you can find links and a transcript at http://singdanceactthrive.com/043

I have another dancer for you. I'm so inspired talking to all these dancers. They understand my love of JLo and Janet. They get it they understand me See you guys I was meant to be a dancer Anyways, if you are a dancer, musician, or actor, welcome. And in case you missed last week's episode, where I introduced the sing dance act, thrive progress pathway coaching program. I help musicians, actors and dancers who are driven to succeed, but struggle to get ahead. I help them cultivate authentic connections with audiences and industry gatekeepers, so that they can build a thriving career in the arts without feeling overwhelmed or doubting themselves. If you want to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge holds you back, I can empower you with confidence and profile building strategies to propel you to the next level.

So if that kind of sounded like you, why don't you apply for a free coaching session with me, dianefoy.com/booking, we'll figure out where you want to go and see if we're a match for me to help you get there. That could be for anyone around the world because the sessions are just on zoom online. So I hope you guys take advantage of that. If you go to the thing and you don't see a free appointment, just wait a few days and a few more will pop up, hopefully.

So today's guest is Dora award winner, four time nominee Anissa Tejpar is a graduate of Canada's National Ballet School, and is co-artistic director of hit and run dance productions. We had a fabulous conversation about the upcoming Encore! dance hall of fame event by dance collection dance, where she's producing the performances, the Canadian dance hall of fame and it'll be held in Toronto. Anisa is very passionate about dance so I'm sure you'll be inspired, hearing her talk about her career and the amazing experiences that she's had, including dancing works by Christopher House and Guillaume Côté, working in film and television and producing events for the Rolling Stones, Mac cosmetics, Casa Loma and the Toronto International Film Festival. She's a current board member for Canada's National Ballet School.

Links & Transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/042

You have the power to change lives with your talents. I help musicians, actors, and dancers cultivate authentic connections with audiences and industry gatekeepers so that they can build a thriving career in the arts, without feeling overwhelmed or doubting themselves. If you want to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge hold you back, I can empower you with confidence and profile-building strategies to propel you to the next level.

This episode introduces the Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive! Progress Pathway.

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Hello and welcome to episode #40 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Katie Zaccardi is a songwriter, artist, music industry professional, and certified yoga instructor. Through her work in both music and wellness, along with her own experience with a generalized anxiety disorder, Katie discovered the urgent need for a conversation surrounding mental health and self-care within the music industry.

Realizing the music industry’s demand for an honest discussion on such topics as mental and physical wellbeing, Katie established Out To Be. Out To Be advocates a balanced path to personal and professional success that is grounded in wellness. At its core is the idea that what you set out to do, you turn out to be; that no matter where you begin, you make your own way to the most authentic you.

The Out To Be Podcast invites listeners to engage with insightful dialogue on all things wellness and their relation to working in music. Through the Out To Be Coaching platform, Katie supports artists and professionals with a personalized approach centered on cultivating positive actions & attitudes.

For Links and transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/040

Hello and welcome to episode 39 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

How is your 2020 going so far? Mine has been great. I’ve been working non-stop on something special for you all. I’m so excited to soon launch the Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive! Progress Pathway coaching program.

I help musicians, actors, and dancers cultivate authentic connections with audiences and industry gatekeepers so that they can build a thriving career in the arts, without feeling overwhelmed or doubting themselves. If you want to stop letting fear and a lack of knowledge hold you back, I can empower you with confidence and profile building strategies to propel you to the next level.

The performers already in the program are saying that its life changing and that is so rewarding. To give you a hint of the pathway I can tell you that all 6 phases start with a C

Clarity: Vision & Goal Setting
Confidence: Artist Identity & Motivation
Captivate: Personality, Image & Your Story
Competitive Edge: Niche & Tribe
Content Creation: EPK & Social Media
Communication: People skills & PR

BONUS C’s: Courage & Creativity

Courage and Creativity will be themes throughout all the phases as building and maintaining a career in the arts takes courage. As a creativity coach, I understand the anxiety and internal struggles that come up so you will have one on one support.

All the details are coming very soon and I will be giving away some free coaching sessions in March. If you are interested shoot me an email diane (at) dianefoy (dot) com and I’ll send you the link to apply for a spot once it is available.

Today’s guest is the Artistic Director of KasheDance, Kevin A. Ormsby. He works as a dancer/choreographer and Arts Strategies Consultant. He is the Program Manager for Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO), Professor of Dance Performance at Centennial College and an Adjunct Artist with Dance Exchange in Washington, DC. He has so many titles and awards that I won’t mention them all here. With career that spans over 30 years, he has performed with various companies and projects in Canada, Caribbean and the United States. He currently sits on the Board of Nia Centre for the Arts, Dance Collection Danse and Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/039

Hello and welcome to episode 38 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest is Toronto born and raised of Filipino descent, multidisciplinary artist Diana Reyes also known as FLY LADY DI, I can relate to that because of course wanted to also be a fly girl and I was often called Lady Di. Anyways, Fly Lady Di has been rocking stages for over a decade through Dance, DJing and Visual Art. Voted Outstanding Performance and Outstanding Design by NOW Magazine, her one-woman dance creation THIRD WORLD presented by SummerWorks sold out a three-show run. As a DJ, she has played events for Dior at TIFF, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Twitter, Reebok, Rihanna's Fenty Beauty, SOHO House, AGO, and FUNKBOX NYC. Diana has danced with artists like Jason Derulo, Ciara, Fall Out Boy, Fabolous, Luther Brown, and she was in the movie Honey. She has also had artistic engagements internationally in places like South Korea, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, New York, Los Angeles, Colombia, Germany, Scotland and India.

For links and a transcript visit singdanceactthrive.com/038

February is Black History Month and there are many events happening across Canada to celebrate. TD bank held a launch event at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto this week.

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and pioneering hip-hop legend Maestro Fresh Wes hosted the event. He has recently become the first rap artist to ever have a song inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. His legendary single “Let Your Backbone Slide” was the first rap recording to reach Gold and Platinum Status. As an actor, Wes Williams has appeared in several film and television roles including 8 seasons on CBC’s hit sitcom Mr. D. He is also an author of the 2010 motivational book “Stick To Your Vision” and has presented Ted Talks on Self-Revision.

A WIFT-T Crystal Award recipient, the always fearless Tonya Williams has established herself as a force to be reckoned with. In 1979, Tonya was one of the first black actresses to break into mainstream Canadian television. She is best known for her twenty year starring role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the popular daytime drama "The Young and The Restless". The role garnered Tonya two Emmy Nominations and numerous national and international awards, including two NAACP Image Awards and an ACTRA Award of Excellence. In 2001, Tonya created the Reelworld Film Festival as a means of empowering racially diverse talent in Canada.

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Hello and welcome to episode 36 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

As we are at the beginning of a new year and a new decade I thought that it was a good time to talk about future visioning. In episode 33, I talked about vision boards with Andrea Hendron who is a mindfulness practitioner, reiki master and life coach so definitely go back and check that out if you missed it.

By taking a moment to really visualize what you want your life to be like in the future you can better determine the steps required to make it happen. 10 years in the future is a good time to think about because it is long enough away that anything is possible.

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Hello and welcome to episode 35 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest is widely considered one of Toronto’s Hip Hop legends, Solitair’s many contributions have made an indelible impact on the Canadian urban music landscape, and the music industry as a whole.

In 1999, at the age of 23, Solitair made his mainstream musical debut on Choclair’s first major label album, ‘Ice Cold’, producing 4 songs and featured on several others. The album went Gold (50,000 units sold) in less than 30 days. Though he saw great success in his previous releases, Solitair’s breakout came in 2001 when he released two iconic Canadian Hip Hop songs: “Bakardi Slang” by Kardinal Offishall - produced by Solitair with his unique style combining island music sensibilities with Hip Hop’s gritty urban soundscape and ‘Easy to Slip’ by Solitair - a song he wrote as an ode to fallen friends, which continues to be hailed as one of Canada’s greatest Hip Hop songs and received a Juno nomination for Best Rap Recording.

As Solitair came into prominence as a highly sought after producer, he worked on albums by a number of Canadian heavyweights, including: Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, k-os, Maestro Fresh Wes’ and The Rascalz. With Kardinal, he has travelled the world performing as part of his world renowned stage show.

In 2014 Soliair and three other producers partnered up on the recording studio, 4Sound Media. Since taking the reins, he’s been recording, mixing, mentoring, and collaborating with many of Hip Hop's most talented emerging artists, and continues to work on adding more great songs to his musical legacy.

After 20-years in the music industry, Solitair gives back to the community of Toronto by speaking to at-risk youth in high schools and has recently been working with F-You: The Forgiveness Project who are working with young men currently serving time in the Canadian prison system. With the founder of the F-You project, Tara Muldoon, Solitair is working on a podcast and that is how I came to meet this wonderful talent and invited him on the show.

For links & transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/035

It was so great to hear from Solitair, he is so nice and humble. I am a big fan of our Canadian hip hop pioneers and Kardinal and Maestro are also on my list of artists that I have to get on the show this year. I’ve met Kardinal quite a few times and he is also very nice and humble. Oh and Michee Me, I met her before too…oh maybe this is my new thing. I’ll call out people I want on the show on the show. If anyone has a connection to Questlove, Jimmy Jam or Ice-T hook me up! I have a ton of others but I’ll stick with hip hop for this episode. Oh and I meant to have Doodlebug from Digable Planets on the show since before this podcast even started so I’ll reach out to him again.

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Mentions: Lauren Ritchie The Dance Podcast, Rise podcast by Rachel Hollis, Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, Dax Shepard Armchair Expert, The Right-Brain Business Plan by Jennifer Lee, Artizan coaching. Creative Live

Hello and welcome to episode 33 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I have a special guest for you today. Andrea Hendron is a Life coach, Mindfullness Practioner, Reiki Master, and the Creator of Andrea's Soul Chats. My plan was to do a solo episode talking about future visioning and creating vision boards and as I was preparing I began thinking about my friend Andrea. She took the idea of vision boards and expanded on it to develop intuitive Oracle Board coaching sessions, workshops and retreats. Her approach goes deeper than mine ever will so I knew that I had to invite her on the show to share her experience in this area.

For those who may not know what on earth I am talking about, a vision board is a collage of images, and sometimes quotes or affirmations that represent your future dreams or goals. It became all the rage after the documentary and book The Secret. I did one back then and filled it with everything that I thought I wanted, but no real soul searching was done to figure out if I really wanted those things and I didn’t really know how to set achievable goals to get the things I thought I wanted so my life today is nothing like I pictured and I am thankful. Lol

I’ve come a long way and learned a lot about future visioning and goal setting so I created a vision board last year full of what I actually want and I have goals and action plans in place to achieve it all. One year later, it is still my future vision and I have accomplished many goals that I’m working towards the life I want. Anyways, let’s hear from Andrea and at the end she offers us a beautiful guided meditation. I hope you enjoy it.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/033

Hello and welcome to episode 032 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest is Robert Carli, who is one of Canada’s busiest and most in-demand composers for Film & Television. His music has received numerous industry awards and nominations, including 20 Gemini and Canadian Screen Award nominations, 5 Gemini Awards and 3 Canadian Screen Awards. He is the recipient of several SOCAN Awards for domestic television.

He is currently working on his 13th season of Shaftesbury Films’ MURDOCH MYSTERIES (CBC), and his 3rd season of FRANKIE DRAKE (CBC). Recent work includes the critically-acclaimed documentary TOXIC BEAUTY, his 3rd season of WYNONNA EARP, and the NETFLIX mini-series TOKYO TRIALS, while recent dramatic film work includes THE EDUCATION OF WILLIAM BOWMAN and SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD.

I talk to Rob about the process of composing music for film and television and the advice he has for musicians wanting to get into it.

Rob is also the co-author of a new book called The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope and Happiness which brings you behind-the-scenes glimpses into the musical lives of a diverse array of Canadians. Singer-songwriter Michael Bublé celebrates the way music cemented his bond with his grandfather, renowned astronaut Chris Hadfield turned to music for comfort through the loss of a close friend and Grammy-award winner Sarah McLachlan used it to escape the torment of high-school bullies.

These and other inspiring tales fill this beautifully illustrated tribute to the songs, musicians, and composers that comfort us, move us, and lift our spirits. Rounding out The Awesome Music Project Canada are descriptions of the neurological research confirming the ways in which music is good for us. It improves our mental, emotional and physical health, wards off loneliness and depression, and even delays dementia. To put it simply: music makes us feel good.

Thanks for listening and if you are enjoying this podcast please share it with your fellow performing artists and entertainment fans. For a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/032

The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope and Happiness

Today's episode is about why do some performing artists thrive while others spend years struggling to breakthrough. I've worked with hundreds of performing artists and the competitive edge for many has been that they have a clear message of who they are and what they stand for. And they know how to communicate that to connect with people. Talent is not enough. If you think about your favorite musicians, actors, dancers, I'm sure that you love them for more than just their talent. You are attracted to their image or personality, or you connect to the personal stories and experiences that they've shared.

For example, I have been a fan of Janet Jackson for as long as I can remember. I watched her acting on Good Times, Different Strokes and Fame, all before her recording career took off with Control. Even when she was too shy to express herself through words. She told us who she was with every song and performance. She's a strong, independent woman who gives the best “Don't mess with me attitude” in many of her songs and performances.

I admire her for being open about struggling with self-esteem issues, her weight and experiencing depression and domestic abuse. And whenever people started to count her out, she would come back stronger than ever. She gives an incredible acting performance in Why Did I Get Married Too? where she was open about the fact that she was filming that movie. When Michael Jackson died. She said that when she returned to set that she still hadn't really had the complete breakdown about losing her brother. But she brought all of that built up anger and emotion out in that scene. And again, she told us who she was through her art.

And look at her now. In the last few years, she's won every Legend and Icon Award out there, including being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All while becoming a mother at age 50! And touring the world was sold-out arenas.

Of course, I love listening to her music, watching her sing, dance and act. And I've been known to study and attempt to dance the choreography from “Nasty,” “If,” “All For You,” “Feedback,” “Made For Now” and more. Recently I commissioned an oil painting of her to have on my wall for inspiration. It is a strong beautiful image of her in a simple white t-shirt, sparkling diamond choker necklace and long leather gloves with the word power on them.

That is Janet to me. Strong, beautiful and powerful. I look at it and say, “You're right Janet, I'm going to go kick ass in my T-shirt and Swarovski jewelry. [Okay, I don't have the diamonds yet whatever,] and nothing's gonna stop me.” She gives me strength.

As a performer, I'm sure you desire to have an audience that feels that way about you. But how will you express all of that? How will you express all that you are to attract loyal fans and industry supporters. There are many books, courses, consultants and resources available on the entertainment industry. However, most skip the foundation work of connecting to your true identity and life's purpose. In my 15 years as an entertainment publicist, I saw countless artists and performers struggling to build a career in the arts. I was inspired to become a certified life entrepreneur and creativity coach so that I could walk artists through the process that I knew was the missing link in their plans.

So now, through coaching, I help musicians, actors, and dancers create and grow and authentic personal brand in order to attract loyal fans and industry supporters, without feeling overwhelmed or doubting themselves. If you want to generate bigger opportunities, I can guide you and communicating your skills, values, and personality to propel you to the next level.

I've developed a three-phase 12 step process that I utilize to coach artists and performers to thrive in the arts. I'm going to tell you about the 12 steps and explain the benefits of each and if you're interested in having a free coaching session with me to see if we're a fit to work together, I have an offer for you at the end.

Full details at http://singdanceactthrive.com/031

So to my offer, I have given myself the challenge to give away 30 free coaching sessions in 30 days to be of service to as many artists as possible. It's a chance for you to pick my brain on any questions that you may have. And we'll do a little exploration of what you really want. So if you're interested, visit Diane foy.com/bookingand grab one of the spots.

My challenge ends on December 12. So if you are listening to this at a later date, you can always contact me to be on the waiting list for the next time I have openings.

030 Global Superstar Akon on Releasing 4 Albums at Once & Why Women Should Run the World

Hello and welcome to episode 030 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today we have global superstar Akon. The American born Senegalese artist has sold over 35 Million albums worldwide, received 5 Grammy Nominations and collaborated with an array of A-list artists from many genres including Lady GaGa, Eminem, Gwen Stefani, Daddy Yankee, Lil’ Wayne, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg and many more.

In addition to having two multi-platinum albums, Akon has had 27 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the first artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.

Akon’s global vision is rooted in music, but has expanded to include renewable energy. His “Lighting Africa” initiative put him at the forefront of the Sustainability Movement- an issue that profoundly affects citizens all over the world.

At the Collision Technology Conference, Akon was on various panels talking about Akoin, the cryptocurrency with a vision to stimulate and innovate, revenue-generating opportunities that support and empower youth entrepreneurship, economic stability, and growth across Africa and the world.

Recently, Akon announced the formation of Akonik Label Group, distributed by BMG. The unprecedented artist-founded label group is comprised of four distinct record labels: Akonda (Afrobeats), Akonik (U.S.), Jamakon (Caribbean) and Ke Lo Ke (Latin America). This is the first time an artist has established a global record label group dedicated to multiple genres.

This explains why he is releasing 4 albums this fall with various genres. The release dates have changed as you will hear him say Aug 30th for all, however, 3 of the albums were just released in October and the 4th is set for December

The audio is from the press conference at Collision. In addition to Akon you will hear the voice of Akoin COO Lynn Liss and President Jon Karas talking about Akoin. I asked Akon why 4 albums at once and you will also hear a question from Sharon Fletcher from Blacks Inspire and then at the public Q&A Akon goes on a wonderful rant about how the youth need to get involved in politics and how women should rule the world. Enjoy.

For links and a transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/030

Hello and welcome to episode 29 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

I am so excited for today’s guest, Canada’s Punk Rock Queen Bif Naked! I have been a fan of hers since her 1996 self-titled debut album and her follow up I Bificus with the hits “Daddy’s Getting Married,” “Spaceman” and “Moment of Weakness.” In 2001 her album Purge produced by Desmond Child had even more hits including “I Love Myself Today,” “Chokin on the Truth” and one of my favourites “Tango Shoes.” The albums and tours continued and in 2011 she released BIF NAKED FOREVER: Acoustic Hits and Other Delights and in 2016she released her autobiography I Bificus.

In the book, she shares her journey from being born in secret to a teenager living in India, the product of a Canadian girl and a British boy. She was rejected by both families, hidden away in a mental hospital and adopted by missionaries and then moved to North America. She began what she recalls with ironic humour as a “charmed life.” Targeted by girl gangs and facing other abusive situations, she escaped this early life by joining a punk rock band and leaving on tour, where she married the drummer and hit a downward spiral that found her on the floor of a Vancouver drug den.

Through it all, her creative personality and unstoppable humour were her weapons of self-defence. Bif showcased her life’s journey in tattoo ink across her body and, with her unique ability to transform her true life stories into song lyrics, she found her voice as a solo artist, started her own record company and at twenty-three years of age became an international recording artist.

Throughout her remarkable career, armed with her singular talent and instantly identifiable look, Bif would captivate the imagination of audiences and media alike, releasing nine albums and twenty-one videos. She embarked on seemingly endless international tours, several feature films and multiple television roles, only to be struck down with breast cancer at the age of 37. Bif would discover her passion for advocacy, as a triumphant survivor and someone who helps others first.

When I started this podcast she was on my wish list of people I wanted on so when I got the opportunity I jumped at it. She now lives in Toronto so her publicist Eric Alper asked if I wanted to go to her house for the interview. Um, yes, yes I would like that very much. Lol. I love her.So of course she was fabulous and we are best friends now so I know that you will enjoy our lovely conversation.

For links and transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/029

Hello and welcome to episode 28 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today we have Christopher Leacock aka Jillionaire who staying true to his Trinidadian roots, fuses original caribbean rhythms of soca with dancehall beats. Along with Diplo and Walshy Fire, he was a member of the electronic music group Major Lazer until this past June when he left the group to pursue solo projects. Major Lazer is best recognized for the global smash “Lean On” featuring DJ Snake and MØ and “Cold Water” with Justin Bieber and MØ. “Cold Water” became their second track to achieve one billion streams.

Jillionaire has been touring worldwide with Major Lazer since 2009 including performing at festivals such as Coachella, Trinidad Carnival, CMJ Music Marathon, Electric Daisy Carnival, South by Southwest, and Mad Decent Block Party. He continues to establish himself as an innovative and creative producer and has invested in various technology start ups.

As the audio was taken from the press conference and Q&A at Collision tech conference that happened in Toronto in May, many of the questions are about technology and how it relates to music. I had the opportunity to ask a question at the press conference, however, the rest were from others so I will pop in to let you know what was asked.

For a transcript of this episode visit singdanceactthrive.com/028

Hello and welcome to episode 27 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today we have Broadway and Symphony Star Capathia Jenkins. I love this line from her bio that says “This woman who grappling with two dueling passions each with a strong grip: acting and music, yet she refuses to pick one because they both represent her soul. Capathia approaches a song the same way she approaches a script, like an artist. She looks for the nuances, the secret hidden within the notes or text. She seeks the melody, harmony and rhythm. She asks herself: what am I trying to say? What do I want my audience to experience with me? She wants to take her audience on a journey.

Her Broadway theatre credits include Newsies, The Civil War, The Look of Love, Caroline, Or Change and Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me.

Her Television credits include 30 Rock, the Practice, Law & Order SVU, the Sopranos, Law & Order. She can be seen in the film ‘Musical Chairs’ and heard on the film soundtracks of Nine, Chicago, and Legally Blonde 2.

An active concert artist, she has appeared with orchestras around the world including the Toronto Symphony where she is a featured performer in James Bond: The Music Oct 15th and 16th. Next she performs a tribute to Aretha Franklin with various orchestras across the US.

I hope that you enjoy it, she has a lot of great advice for up and coming performers.

It was so great chatting with Capathia and I am looking forward to seeing the show on Tue. If you are in Toronto check out tso.ca for all the upcoming concerts. For links and transcript for this show visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/027

Matthew Willson is an award-winning Canadian actor, director, producer and financier of the arts with more than 500 stage performances to his credit. A versatile and talented character actor, he also boasts numerous TV and film credits, including roles in Rookie Blue, Murdoch Mysteries, The Strain, Arrival and Queer as Folk. Through his production company, Willson Entertainment Productions, he has produced, directed and starred in several cutting-edge short films.

He also finances several small and large scale film and television projects across Canada and this past year, Matthew has become the sole individual financier of the National Theatre School Drama Festival (previously Sears Festival), which has trained Canadian celebrities such as Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Matthew is an industry expert that has been involved in the Canadian film and art community at every level.

Matthew shared fantastic advice and insight on being an actor, director, and producer in Canada and some great auditioning tips since he has been a casting director for his own projects. We also talk about our love/hate relationships with social media, the joy of podcasting and he makes a case for why I should listen to Howard Stern. I don't want to, I don't like him, but maybe I'll give it a try. I hope you enjoy it.

For links and transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/026

Hello and welcome to episode 25 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

This week we have live music producer Tom Jackson who has transformed the live show for artists such as Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, The Band Perry, High Valley, Magic and many more.

Author of the book Tom Jackson’s Live Music Method and the All Roads Lead to the Stage DVD series, Tom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience; helping artist at every level to create a live show that is engaging and memorable and teaching them to exceed their audiences’ expectations to create fans for life.

Tom comes up to Toronto every year for Canadian Music Week to teach a workshop on live performance and brings a band up on stage to work with. This year he added a second workshop that focused on singer songwriters.After our interview you will hear from a couple artists that attended the workshop so that you can hear what they learned and how they will incorporate it into their own shows.

For links and transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/025

My guest today is Dave Randall who is a guitarist, producer, and composer. He has contributed to multi-million selling albums by Grammy Award-winning artist Dido and has toured the world a number of times performing with UK dance act Faithless. His own critically acclaimed albums released under the name Slovo feature international collaborations with artists including Iceland’s Emiliana Torrini, West Africa’s Maezah and US jazz legend Max Roach.

Dave was invited to appear alongside Baaba Maal, Michael Stipe, the Mahotella Queens, Neneh Cherry, and others, in the studio and on stage, as part of the 1 Giant Leap project. Recently he has toured with Sinead O’Connor, teamed up with Big Dada artist Mike Ladd, clarinet player Carol Robinson, and drummer Dirk Rothbrust to create the Paris based improvising quartet ‘Sleeping In Vilna’, and contributed guitars to the stunning debut album from Nessi Gomes. He’s currently performing live with Roland Gift from the Fine Young Cannibals.

As well as making music Dave has published numerous articles and given talks on the history of music and its role in society. His debut book Sound System – The Political Power of Music was published on Pluto Press in 2017.

He was in Toronto for Canadian Music Week conference this past spring and I had a chance to sit down with him for a fascinating chat about music and politics. I hope you enjoy it.

For links and transcript visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/024

Hello and welcome to episode 23 of Sing Dance Act thrive!

It is great to be back after a little Aug hiatus. I have created a new website at singdanceactthrive.com where I will be adding lots of articles and resources for performing artists in addition to it being the new home of the podcast. All previous episodes now have full transcripts and a few past guests of the podcast will be contributing articles including a series from Meisner acting coach Adrian Griffin, music biz and radio promo tips from Andrea Morris and her assistant Jessica Moore will be teaching us all about social media marketing. I will be contributing articles on publicity, marketing, personal branding and entrepreneurship.

Since it’s been a while since I released an episode I thought that I would keep this one short and tell you all about my TIFF 2019 highlights.

For show notes visit http://singdanceactthrive.com/023

Hello and welcome to episode 22 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

My guest today is tap dancer extraordinaire Travis Knights who is in the Soulpepper Theatre Company's brand new concert, The Promised Land: Steinbeck Through Song running July 12-27 in Toronto. This concert reimagines the music from Bruce Springsteen, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan and more to illuminate the works of famed novelist John Steinbeck and the search for The Promised Land through song and dance.

Travis’s professional career started in 2000, when he was cast as a principal dancer in the motion picture biography of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. The legendary Henry LeTang* choreographed the film. He shares what first inspired him to get into tap and what it was like to work with these legendary performers.

Travis is so passionate about tap that you will be inspired to follow your own passion no matter what it is as he believes that you have a responsibility to follow it. We also talk about his podcast The Tap Love Tour and some of the amazing guests that he has had on the show and how they have inspired him.

For links and show notes visit dianefoy.com/021

Today’s episode is an interview that I did during Canadian Music Week with producer and songwriter Joe Solo. Known for developing Macy Gray for 17 years before she hit it big with her debut album in 1999, Joe's credits include Michael Jackson, Fergie, will i. am, Quincy Jones, and many others.

Joe was very generous with his time, shared valuable advice for musicians and told some great stories of some of the talent he has worked with.

During CMW, I sent some artists to different panels and workshops to report back on what they learned and how they will incorporate it into their career. Canadian singer songwriter Tamara Maddalen attended Joe’s Ask Me Anything panel so I will let her tell us what her takeaways were.

For links and show notes visit dianefoy.com/021

Hello and welcome to episode 20 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today’s guest is another one from the Collision Technology conference. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, filmmaker, singer, and entrepreneur. As a child, he appeared in the films A River Runs Through It, 10 Things I Hate About You and in the TV series 3rd Rock From The Sun. He has since starred in (500 Days of Summer, Inception, 50/50, The Dark Knight Rises, and Snowden. He has received multiple acting award nominations including for The Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, MTV Movie Awards, and the Teen Choice Award.

In 2004, during a slow time in his acting career he began HitRecord, an online platform where creatives of all types can collaborate with others on projects. In 2014, Joseph won the Interactive Media Emmy Award for Social TV Experience for HitRecord on Tv show that he created, hosted and directed.

As you may have noticed in previous recordings from Collision conference, the sound is not the greatest, but the content is valuable. First up both Joseph and Hitrecord co-founder Jared Geller explain how the company formed and how it has evolved over the years.

For links and show notes visit dianefoy.com/020

This episode is with Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning producer and artist, Timbaland. Since the mid-1990s he’s received over 18 Grammy nominations, 4 Grammy wins and 200+ ASCAP Music awards. Timbaland was in Toronto for the Collision tech conference with Masterclass co-founder David Rogier. Masterclass is an online education platform that has managed to attract the biggest names in entertainment to teach.

In Timbaland’s Producing and Beat Making course, he takes you behind the boards to teach you his process for creating iconic tracks with artists like Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, and Aaliyah. In his first-ever online class, learn how to collaborate with vocalists, layer new tracks, and create hooks that stick. Step into Timbaland’s studio and learn from one of the industry’s most innovative hit makers.

At the press conference, I was able to ask one of the first questions, which was fantastic so you will hear that along with some content from the public Q&A. Thanks to Esma for the question I asked him about female producers. Timbaland is a great motivational speaker as the answer to many questions was work ethic and to never give up. We will also hear from David about how masterclass formed and how he convinced legends to teach an online course.

SHOW NOTES: http://dianefoy.com/019

My guest today is Bob Gruen, who is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. From John Lennon to Johnny Rotten; Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones; Elvis to Madonna; Bob Dylan to Bob Marley; Tina Turner to Debbie Harry, he has captured the music scene for over fifty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition.

Bob was in Toronto for the opening of an exhibition of his work at the Liss Gallery in Yorkville that runs until July 6th. As a photographer myself, I had a lot of questions for him about the art of photography and what his experiences were working with the greatest rock and roll performers of all time.

Show notes: http://dianefoy.com/018

This week is an important topic for all of us in particular performing artists and industry that spend a lot of time on the road on tour. Andrea MacNeil has had a foot in the live entertainment industry almost her entire life. Her interest in the event world, coupled with an inborn talent for management and innovative thinking, had her working at an early-age with renowned festivals, events and artists such as Vans Warped Tour, The Tragically Hip, Matthew Good, and Corona SunSets where she led touring groups of 100+ across five continents.

In 2019, Andrea Co-Founded Fit On Tour after spending 10+ years in the industry, on and off the road. Andrea has a strong passion for fitness, which developed after overcoming struggles with her own health & wellness on the road. This passion drives Andrea to help others balance their lives and sustain their careers in the industry.

For detailed show notes and links visit dianefoy.com/017

I recently attended Collision, North America’s fastest growing tech conference now making Toronto home for the next few years. As media I had the opportunity to be a part of some press conferences and Q&A’s featuring talent such as mega producer Timbaland, global superstar Akon, Christopher Leacock aka Jillionaire from Major Lazer, and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who will all be on upcoming episodes.

They are all involved in various tech companies that you will hear about soon, but I decided to begin with actor comedian Damon Wayans Jr. and his business partner Kristopher Jones because their Special Guest App will interest all you performing artists.

Damon is known for acting roles in shows Happy Endings, New Girl and various movies and as part of the legendary comedy family the Wayans.

Damon was saying that he was frustrated seeing a lot of his performer friends struggling to make a living because the traditional talent booking process is so difficult. He wanted to provide a platform that made it easier for talented people who were underrepresented to find work.

Special Guest is 100% FREE for Talent. You get 100% of your booking rate. They are the world’s largest talent buyer and get paid by bars, restaurants, clubs, private parties, corporations, and other event planners to book talent.

As this was a public Q&A I wasn’t the one asking the questions, however, I will pop in a few times to explain what the question was that was asked. I didn’t want to use anyone’s name or voice without permission so I cut them out except for Sharon Fletcher from Blacks Inspire and and Melissa Rolston from Breaking the Stigma who both received great feedback from Damon, Kris and the audience for their hustle.

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Canadian Music Week review part 2 with guests Esma, Tamara Maddalen and Donald Plant from Encore who report on their CMW experiences and what they learned from the various workshops.

Canadian Music Week Review Part 1 with guest artists Angela Saini and Denver Haylee. I share all of my CMW experiences from live shows, awards, panels, and interviews and then pass it onto some artists to report on their CMW experiences and what they learned from the various workshops.

I have such a good fun show for you today with the fabulous Sass Jordan. This episode is really what I hoped all episodes would be like, a fun and casual conversation about life in the arts. It helped that I have known and worked with Sass for many years so I was comfortable. With others, I’m still learning how to build that rapport so it becomes a conversation and less of a question and answer interview.

Anyways for those who do not know Sass Jordan, she is Canada’s Queen of Rock. In her 30 years in the spotlight, she has gotten to work with many of her influences including Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Cheap Trick, Santana, Joe Cocker, Styx, Rodger Hodgson, and countless others. She has won various awards, including Juno and Billboard, and has sold over a million records world-wide.

She also had a short-lived acting career playing Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway hit, Love Janis and as a featured character in the television series Sisters. She tells a hilarious story of how she auditioned for a role on a Die Hard movie and shocked everyone on the set by walking out because she didn’t want to die on screen. And she was one of the judges on Canadian Idol.

Today I wanted to talk to you about core values and beliefs and how taking the time to figure out what yours are can help you achieve your goals.

As a performing artist you may think you want to be world famous, however, your core values and beliefs may say something else entirely. Limiting beliefs may be holding you back or ignoring your values may have you chasing goals that are not aligned with who you really are.

For example to become a world famous musician, you may have to be on the road constantly touring and make next to no money for a long time. If your core values are family and financial stability, that is a clear mismatch. Knowing this in advance will save you a lot of time and energy.

Today's episode is a bit of a lesson so you may want to listen to it when you have the time to take notes and really pay attention and do the work. Or it's definitely an episode you may want to listen to more than once so if you're on the road or traveling, listen, but then come back to it when you're ready to do the work.

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With numerous ASCAP, JUNO, SOCAN and Smooth Jazz awards to his credit, Marc Jordan’s work has appeared on some 35 million+ albums. He’s written for and with Diana Ross, Chicago, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Olivia Newton-John, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, Josh Groban, Cher, Rod Stewart — including the #1 hit, “Rhythm of My Heart” and currently for Stewart’s upcoming album — and wife, singer/songwriter Amy Sky.

Marc has just released his first album in six years called Both Sides with a collection of chilled out romantic contemporary jazz arrangements of popular songs by some of his favourite composers, along with previously unreleased original compositions.

We had a lovely conversation about songwriting, the music industry and his other creative outlet of painting.

I was fascinated talking to Marc and could listen to him for hours, however, I kinda ran out of things to ask him. Maybe because I'm not a songwriter but a fan so I would ask what is Olivia Newton-John like? and that's not the show, lol. I’d love to have him on again sometime and maybe I can invite questions from you aspiring songwriters.

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This week’s guest is dancer choreographer Lisa Auguste. She is a classically trained dancer who specializes in everything from ballet to hip-hop, Latin to breakdance and everything in between. Lisa was a finalist on the first season of So You Think You Can Dance Canada and has a growing list of TV and film credits including Shall We Dance, Silent Hill 2 and the recent TV remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She has also danced in music videos for Katy Perry, Janelle Monae, Shawn Desman, and more.

Lisa shares some of the lessons that she learned from choreographers such as Luther Brown, Mia Michaels, Kenny Ortega and more. She also has a lot of great advice of her own to share won how to navigate a career in the performing arts.

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Hello and welcome to episode #9 of Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!

Today I’m going to give you some tips and tricks on productivity and time management for us creative entrepreneurs. We all want to be more productive, however, the real key to remember is that everyone has unique needs when it comes to maximizing efficiency for optimal productivity. If your goal is to accomplish more in less time, then you need to make the following seven steps the foundation of your week.

Know your productivity type.
Discover your peak energy time.
Get yourself a simple kitchen timer.
Make friends with your calendar.
Batch your tasks, theme your weeks.
Schedule your downtime.
Review, reconsider, rework

Each step is essential for helping you learn to manage your time rather than being managed by the lengthy list of items on your to do list.

Transcript & Show Notes visit http://dianefoy.com/009

My guest today is Juno nominated Canadian Inuk singer-songwriter Kelly Fraser. Originally, from Nunavut, she has attracted a large fan base with her blend of traditional Inuit music and modern pop EDM and hip hop.

We had a fascinating conversation about what it was like growing up in Nunavut where her parents suffered from the colonization of their land. They were forced into residential schools where her mother was abused from 5 years old. The cultural genocide resulted in a lot of trauma for her community and her own father committed suicide when Kelly was only 16 years old.

Through her music and advocacy, Kelly is on a mission to educate Canada and the world on the realities of what happened and what is still happening in her community today.

She shares the Legend of Sedna the Sea Goddess, who was the inspiration for her second album Sedna and tells us about some of the songs on Kelly’s new album called De-colonize. The first single “Rebound Girl” is out next week and the video April 15th.

Show Notes: http://dianefoy.com/008

My guest today is Dora award nominated actress and singer Erica Peck who got her big break in 2007, when at 19, she won the role of Scaramouche, in the original Canadian production of Queen’s We Will Rock You. She followed that up by working with the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber. Since then she has become the go to performer for rock musicals having performed in Kinky Boots, Hairspray, Cabaret, Rocky Horror Show, Jukebox Hero and she is soon to be Rizzo in **Grease. *

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This is my first solo episode and I thought that a good topic to start with is finding your why? And later on I will break down all the personal branding secrets behind every line in my bio. Hopefully, it will inspire you to write a first-person bio yourself and give you some tips and tricks to build a connection with your audience.

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My guest today is actor and Meisner technique coach Adrian Griffin. He is a graduate of the famed Neighborhood Playhouse, where he studied with Sanford Meisner, Bill Alderson, Ron Stetson, and Robert Modica.

For the past 30 years he has been a working actor at the Shaw and Stratford Festivals, Neptune Theatre, Sudbury Theatre Centre and many other theatres across Canada. He is also the founding Artistic Director of both On A Wing and Prayer and THE CO. theatre companies.

Adrian has been teaching Meisner’s work for over 10 years and is an experienced audition coach, for roles that range from Shakespeare to contemporary film and television.

This is a not to miss episode for actors.

Detailed Show Notes: http://dianefoy.com/005

My guest today is makeup artist Lucky Bromhead who spends a lot of time with the gang from Schitt’s Creek, as the personal makeup artist to Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy.

Lucky and I used to work together many years ago at MAC Cosmetics where she was a trainer. She has worked backstage at Toronto Fashion Week, Fashion Cares, the Sundance Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival and as head of make up at MTV Canada. Lucky has had the pleasure of working with Bono, Kanye West, Elvis Costello, Cyndi Lauper, Alessia Cara, Daniel Levy and many more.

During our conversation, she gives valuable advice on makeup for actors on auditions and for headshots and for musicians about being authentic. She shares her journey as an entrepreneur in the arts. We have a great discussion about creativity, and following your passions.

Takeaways:

Treat every single person with kindness and respect.

Auditions - Depends on where you are in your career. If you are starting out you want to be a blank slate. You want to show them that you are easy to direct. You can add a little flavour of the character you are going out for but keep it subtle.

Musicians or performers – her advice mirrors mine in that it is important to be authentic with who you are as an artist. Be vocal with the image team about what you want and don’t do anything that you are uncomfortable with.

Building a community, not just with clients but more so with your fellow artists, although they may be your greatest competition they are also your greatest allies.

What freelancing has taught her is that the future being unknown is a gift. The future being unknown can take on any shape and the potential for that is astonishing, terrifying and exhilarating. Freelancing taught her to embrace that.

http://www.luckymakeup.ca

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My guest today is the actor, producer Glenn Scarpelli who is best known for his role in the original One Day At A Time produced by the legendary Norman Lear. He made his Broadway debut at age 10 in Golda with Anne Bancroft followed by another Broadway show, Richard III with Al Pacino. He also played Audrey Hepburn’s son in the film They All Laughed. Glenn shares the valuable lessons he learned from all of the incredible talents he has worked with including how director Martin Scorsese encouraged him to go to New York film school when he became disillusioned with acting. The truth was that Glenn felt disillusioned with the fact that he had to lie about who he was to be an actor because he was gay. It was the 80s and he was a teen idol.

Glenn now lives in Sedona, Arizona where he established the Sedona Now TV Network and creates shows that spotlight all that Sedona has to offer. Recently he returned to acting with a film he produced, Sacred Journeys, which also stars his best friend Mackenzie Phillips.

Detailed show notes: http://dianefoy.com/003

For 15 years, Andrea Morris has run her own independent radio promotions company, AM to FM Promotions. Andrea’s years as a music director makes her a natural promo person, as she has a keen understanding of what life is like on “the other side.” With more than 30 years in radio, she has worked in the music industry in the US, UK and Canada. Along the way she has worked with artists such as Sting, Bernie Taupin, The Buzzcocks, Bif Naked, Karl Wolf and Serena Ryder.

Her career started as a radio personality in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She quickly moved from the midnight shift to mid-days and the job of music director. It was the first of several music director positions she held before moving to Los Angeles, the UK and then Cleveland, Ohio where she was the afternoon drive announcer and music director at WNWV. She re-established valuable industry contacts, which eventually led to her being offered the job as regional radio promotions manager for IRS Records. She also worked for Discovery and Sire Records before moving to Canada. She knows how to get the job done, and has a track record to prove it.

Detailed Show Notes: http://dianefoy.com/002

My guest today is Clayton Bellamy who with The Road Hammers have won 5 Canadian Country Music Awards, a JUNO award, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. They are the best selling Canadian country band of all time. He has an exciting new project called Clayton Bellamy & The Congregation whose sound is a high-octane blend of gospel, R&B, and riff-driven hard rock.

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http://www.claytonbellamyband.com/

http://theroadhammers.com/

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Creativity coach Diane Foy has conversations with thriving multi-passionate artists, musicians, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, and other creative souls on their journey, entrepreneurship, and process.

Solo shows offer coaching drawn from her 30 years of experience as a creative entrepreneur, which includes 16 years as a arts and entertainment publicist.

Let’s celebrate being a multipotentialite, scanner, Renaissance soul, polymath, multi-hyphenate, serial specialist, or whatever term feeds your soul.