Take the Stage Coaching: Recent Episodes
Evan Dunn
In this emotional episode, Evan discusses how he overcame childhood lessons that taught him to hide as an artist and performer.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
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Twitter @TakeOpera
You have the right to take up space: your body, your voice, your ideas, your talents. It's time to stop letting everyone else dictate how much space you get. Take your space and own it!
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Gardening is a great life teacher. Today, Evan shares some of the metaphors that can help you grow wherever you are planted.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Life is full of ups and downs. Find out how you can use the ups and downs of the stock market to teach you about volatility in your life life.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
What do you do when things get tough? Do you ever say, "this shouldn't be happening to me?!"
Today I explain the Sanskrit word, "Sadhana" and how you can develop a spiritual practice that helps you grow from any challenge you encounter.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
What have you been putting off because it seems too hard to start?
Evan discusses why you are stopping yourself, and what to do to get started!
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
What makes you feel alive? Do you even know?
In this episode, we explore what you can do to feel more joyful, excited, and alive each day.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to be the best at everything. It was pretty toxic.
I didn't realize that valuing excellence wasn't toxic by itself. It was only harmful when I didn't have the tools of mindfulness I have developed.
Now I can push myself towards my wildest dreams, without all the shame, stress, anxiety, and perfectionism I used to experience.
Listen to learn how you can do the same for yourself!
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
You've tried it all. You get enough sleep, drink enough water, set boundaries, and even take a long, luxurious soak in the tub. But you still feel crummy.
What's the big idea?! Give this episode a listen and you'll figure out why your self-care doesn't always help you feel cared for.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
Do you feel stressed out, worried, or anxious about your career?
Today I share some lessons I learned from watching my kids play. They learn and progress without all the drama, and you can do the same!
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
How do you see your life? Do you see the world as a monster crushing you and all your hopes and dreams? Or do you see the world as a supportive friend that provides you with opportunities you need to thrive?
Deciding to practice either of those perspectives will have long-lasting effects on how much you enjoy your life.
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
I recently went down a rabbit hole and learned more about film making and how to tell a successful story.
I learned about heroes, Mary Sues, antagonists, and what lessons we learn from them.
It reminded me that you are the hero of your own story, and I wondered if you are pleased with the type of story you currently write for yourself?
For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
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Twitter @TakeOpera
She is the host of the Practice Parlour podcast and admin for the self-care for singers group on Facebook. She has loads of tips for anyone who needs to fill their own cup so they can go out and take the stage!
Check her out at:
Instagram @ginamorgano
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforsingers/
ginamorgano.com
Podcast: https://www.ginamorgano.com/podcast
Also, for more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
Have you ever seen a path in the grass, worn down by pedestrians taking short-cuts?
Your brain creates similar pathways with your thoughts and actions. Any neural pathway can be questioned whether it is helpful for you or not. Then new pathways can be formed to help you get where you'd like to go.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Life isn't easy. It's not supposed to be.
But sometimes the way you choose to see your life adds insult to injury and makes it more unbearable than it needs to be.
Join me today for a short episode about how to think about problems and maybe you will realize that they don't mean as much as you always thought.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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I was raised in a gritty family where we didn't talk about our feelings much.
And while I don't recommend ignoring your feelings, there is something powerful about working even when it seems tough.
So what does that balance look like?
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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I had a hard time dealing with some overwhelming thoughts this week.
But I am not afraid of powerful thoughts, because I know how to process them. In this episode, I explain how you can do the same thing.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
If the world breaks out into war, how should everyone feel?
Whichever feeling you choose to create with your thoughts, I hope that it is based on seeing reality clearly, and that it propels you to action from a place of peace, instead of inner violence.
Join us as we talk about creating a space of inner peace, despite whatever tumult is going on in the world around you.
I also discussed some reputable organizations to which you can donate if you'd like to help support refugees in Europe:
Check them out on Instagram
@brenebrown
@rescueorg
@liftinghandsinternational
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Opera is dead.
The world is crumbling around me.
What's the point of even trying any more?!
Well, that is a great question. If you choose to believe those thoughts, there is a good chance you feel burnt out, exhausted, and disempowered.
Today, we question those thoughts and offer some alternatives that might help you to feel excited about life, and ready to make some change in the world . . . REGARDLESS of what is happening around you.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
When you think about the circumstances of your career, are you being truthful with yourself? Are you believing distorted thoughts about what is happening and then making inauthentic choices about your voice and your work?
In today's episode, you will learn how to see things clearer and make decisions that will help you get where you want to go.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
takethestagecoaching@gmail.com
Instagram @takethestagecoaching
Twitter @TakeOpera
Are you tired of always having to put out fires in your life?
"My car is broken down!"
"I have to get 7 cavities filled!"
"I'm at my wit's end!"
Listen in so you can learn some crucial self-care tips. If you can learn to care for your mind and your emotions, in the same way you are taught to care for your teeth or your car, then there is NOTHING the world can throw at you to destroy your emotional resilience.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
"Maybe if I just cram more into my schedule then everything will fall into place and I'll have the life I want!"
But when is enough enough? How many hours do you have to work a day before you lose your mind?!
Today we discuss some powerful lessons taught in the Bhagavad Gita, and how it applies to your work as a singer, and how to decrease stress and experience more joy in your labors!
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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When you are 90, what type of life would you like to have?
Financial wellness? Relationships with loved ones? Health and wellness?
Today, we are discussing how to plan for your future, like WAY into your future. Start planning now like your future self depends on it.
They will thank you for it one day!
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
What if the quality of your life had nothing to do with your circumstances?
What if the only thing that you needed to create a future of joy was already within you?
What if you could use your thoughts to shape your future?
How amazing would that be?!
Well I'm here to tell you that it is absolutely the truth, and I can teach you how!
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
One person gets good at "doing more" as a way of ignoring their feelings.
Another person is good at talking about their feelings, but doesn't really know how to process them very well.
Neither is a super helpful way for you to live your life.
Find out some steps for you to take RIGHT NOW, regardless of your personality type, so you can start processing your emotions AND getting the work done that you care about.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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"Certainly I'll be happy when I'm retired, or when I get this gig, or when I . . ."
Maybe you have caught yourself thinking something along those lines. But what if it were possible to be happy right now, regardless of your circumstances?
The truth is, that you are just as capable of joy now as you ever will be, and you are also just as capable of feeling uncomfortable emotions now as you ever will be . . . yes, even when you have finally made a million dollars and have a perfect career.
So I say, might as well start feeling some joy now!
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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I love books, and I love discussing books with my friends. I also love when I am reading a book where I discover a new concept, and I feel my entire life change in a single moment.
That is what I'd like to share with you all for this new year! I hope that 2022 brings you more joy and peace, and the books I share with you today can help you get just that.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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I have been there. I have felt so alone and depressed during the holiday season.
Learning how to create joy for myself during the holidays (and every day!) has been a game changer for me, and I'd like to teach you how to do it.
Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.
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Twitter @TakeOpera
We went to Disney World. We also got stranded at the airport.
And we realized that there were a lot of feelings that were similar in both situations.
Welcome back to the podcast! Check out evandunn.com for more information and to sign up for a free session!
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Wouldn't it be nice if there was a magic button that you could push and your finances would be in order, your health and vitality at its peak, and your career thriving?
Fortunately, there is no button, and it also doesn't exist when it comes to your emotional wellness.
But that doesn't mean that you are powerless when it comes to taking control of so many things in your life.
Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individual
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Even if you set boundaries, life can still be busy. When you know that your life is going to get hectic for a while, you can make some intentional decisions about things to let go.
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This episode has tons of tips to help you enhance your already developed mindfulness practice, or begin a new practice from the beginning. The best part is that the tips include no extra time in your schedule, and very little effort to incorporate into your daily routine.
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I experienced some challenges this week. My baby was in the hospital, the heater went out at my house, and I became a single parent while Hannah took care of Anders in the hospital. It was hard, but it was also an amazing time to practice mindfulness, and self-care.
I also practiced understanding my feelings and chose the feelings that I thought would help me show up as my best self this week!
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Hannah joins the podcast again to discuss how developing a thought-work practice benefits her career, relationships, and personal life.
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Sometimes it feels like you are stuck in a social ladder instead of creating lasting connections with your colleagues. Learning how to unconditionally love other people can be so rewarding, and it is a skill that you can learn.
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I have worked on mindfulness. It's great! But how can I be mindful, in this present moment, when I also have big dreams that I want to accomplish in my future?
In this episode, we also discuss what mindfulness looks like for someone healing from their past, or trying to reconcile the bad things that happen in the world around them. Anyone, in any circumstance, can benefit from some mindfulness!
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I had to learn to say "no." It was hard, but when I learned to set boundaries for myself, I felt cared for.
It was also hard to set boundaries for other people, and sometimes they didn't like it, but let's talk about that.
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I have been thinking about a paradox. When do I need the help of others and when should I do it myself?
I am powerful and creative, right? Doesn't it seem disempowering for me to wait for someone else to help?
But is it really possible to go through this life without support from someone, at least sometimes? Ahhh!
Maybe both things are totally true for all of us, no matter what our circumstances look like.
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Have you ever had a voice lesson where your whole voice changed in an instant? Voice lessons seem expensive, but when you look back at that lesson, you'd probably pay even more for that experience than you ended up paying your teacher.
Now how much more would you pay to be able to gain an entire life-time of emotional wellness ahead of you? A thousand dollars? Even a million dollars! And though it doesn't cost that much to gain the benefits, so few people are willing to take the time or find the money to invest in their minds.
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Here it is! The episode you have all been waiting for. This must be everyone's #1 goal in life, because we all spend SOOO much time trying to achieve as many miserable feelings as possible.
So if this is your goal, I offer some simple step by step directions to create as much anxiety, sadness, and worry as possible!
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This episode is a little different. Evan gets real as he discusses the recent loss of a loved one and also what is looks like to gain a new family member through the birth of his son all in the same week.
The 50/50 rule is so real, and it can help us to prepare for the challenges the pop up when we were expecting joy, and also helps us discover the hidden beauties inside our sorrow.
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I recently had a sketchy audition. You know the kind. That night, I woke up at about two in the morning and had a wave of shame hit me. It felt horrible. But it was the EXACT moment I had been training for. I was ready for it.
Let me help you prepare for your next wave of audition shame.
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Sometimes it is called "dirty pain." All of us experience pain, but when we start compounding our thoughts and fighting reality, the pain we feel stops serving a purpose and becomes debilitating.
Also, we talk about what thought-work looks like for someone who struggles with depression and anxiety. Evan gives several study recommendations including the work of Byron Katie and Eckhart Tolle and the amazing workbook Feeling Great by David Burns.
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Has an older person ever told you to make sure and enjoy life where you are? I have, and I smile and think, "if only they understood what I'm going through!"
But, what if they are right? Today I will help you to understand what it really means to feel happiness right now, and how to do it so you can get the most out of your artistic career!
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Sometimes it is hard to make choices. We are afraid of making the wrong choice, and so we do all we can to put up mental hurdles that prevent us from doing the thing that helps us grow. Join Evan today to learn about how to overcome this fear and level up your life!
Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individual
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Twitter @TakeOpera
Life is hard, no matter what career path you choose. But even though it is hard, it can be helpful to remember that every circumstance that life throws at you, can help you grow. If you choose to believe it, it really is ALL GOOD!
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Affirmations can be so hard to believe, and because of this, many people just think that they aren't capable of positive thinking! It also feels so much safer to root your beliefs in negativity because it can seem more "realistic." But reality isn't always as it seems.
Today, I'll teach you how to bridge the gap to positive thinking, and greater success with bridge affirmations!
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Learning about thought-work changed my life. It changed my career, my relationships, and my ability to care for myself. Your thoughts are the root of your feelings, your actions, and the results you are getting in your life. Learn to think new thoughts, and discover new results that you have never experienced!
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Positivity can certainly be toxic when people try to be happy all the time. But what happens if you live your life on the other extreme? Is it possible to be toxically negative?
Email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a FREE coaching session with Evan.
Simone Biles recently taught us that mental health matters, even if it means risking everything. Join Evan as he discusses ways that you can cultivate your own mental practice.
Sign up for a FREE coaching session by emailing takethestageopera@gmail.com
Everyone debates about what self-care is or isn't. Today, Evan offers some principles that will help you in your own journey to figure out what self-care looks like for you!
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Everyone wants to feel happy, but what does that actually mean? Listen as Evan discusses how embracing ALL uncomfortable emotions can make the joyous emotions a little better.
Email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a free sample coaching session!
Fear can be such a strong emotion, but being afraid of fear makes it even worse! Learn how to sit with your fear, discover where it comes from, and how to change it if you want!
Sign up for a free coaching session with Evan. Email takethestageopera@gmail.com and start working on your own artistic resilience.
This mini-topic comes from our Audition course that will be coming to all of you soon! Learning to embrace failure is crucial as an artist, and the more you know about why you feel the way you feel when you fail, the more likely you will be to take experiences and learn from them.
If you'd like to work with Evan on embracing failure or anything else affecting your artistic career, email him at takethestageopera@gmail.com to sing up for a FREE sample session.
Evan explains how we often use the victim mentality to try and avoid uncomfortable emotions. He and Mariah then go on to interview Laura Araujo from the MAPS Institute. She is a singer and also a coach who helps people discover how to us mindfulness in discovering their purpose. Check her out at:
https://themapsinstitute.com/
Barbara Hill-Moore is an opera singer and voice teacher who has been around the block a time or two. From the inner-city projects of St. Louis, to the great opera houses of the world, she has been performing and teaching for decades! She founded the group Spiritual Voices which performs African American spirituals and art song around the world. She also created a foundation to help underprivileged students study voice: the Bruce R. Foote Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
Check her out at
http://footefoundation.org/
https://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/Faculty/MooreBarbara
We are excited to start sharing coaching concepts with you that Evan uses for his clients. Today we explore where our feelings come from, and how they affect our actions and future results. Email Evan at takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a free coaching session.
Michael Seare is a tenor who performs opera, musical theatre, and choral music in the New York City area. He shares his experience finding cheaper rent, building a strong mental practice, and also shares what he is learning in our recent audition course! Check him out at http://www.michaelseare.com
Also, sign up for a free sample coaching session with Evan at takethestageopera@gmail.com
Soprano, Sari Gruber shares experiences from her career about creating relationships with colleagues, finding joy in the practice room, and making her career into the one she wanted! Find her at http://www.sarigruber.com
Also email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a free life-coaching session with Evan!
Ready for some good opera news?! We have discovered some singers who are doing amazing things in our opera community, and we hope it inspires you to find your own part in making this world better. Reach out to us at takethestageopera@gmail.com if you know of other examples that we should share in our podcast!
https://www.middleclassartist.com/post/fat-shaming-bullying-is-anyone-protecting-our-young-singers
Ingela Onstad is a licensed therapist, board certified anxiety coach, and a professional singer. In this epsiode she explains more about performance anxiety and how to develop a personal practice to overcome fear and become a more confident singer. Check her out at:
courageousartistry.com
ingelaonstad.com
Instagram and Facebook @courageousartistry
Alejandra Sandoval from Aspiring Opera Singers discusses common issues that young singers face. She encourages her audience to take risks, create their own opportunities, and to take small, powerful steps in the practice room to get the careers of their dreams. Check her out at:
Instagram: @aspiring.opera.singers
website: http://www.aspiringoperasingers.com
Also, email Evan at takethestageopera@gmail.com for a free life-coaching session.
Even just reading the words "performance anxiety" is enough to make most of us want to run and hide. But make sure you dive into this episode with a professional coach who can help you prepare for that next bout of anxiety when you perform. Check out our guest at:
https://www.danielkrsinging.com/
Also, if you'd like to do some life coaching with Evan, make sure to email us at takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a FREE sample session!
Theatre strategist/actor, Spencer Glass, explains how to prepare for an audition, deal with the pressure, and feel confident as you book the job!
https://www.spencer-glass.com/
If you are like most singers, you were NOT handed a glittering career on a golden platter. That is just fine! Join Mariah and Evan as they discuss creative ways to grow your audience with Kendra Kae, the Baroque Soprano.
https://www.facebook.com/thebaroquesoprano/
https://www.kendrakaesoprano.com/thebaroquesoprano
Evan and Mariah sit down with opera historian Pat Wright to discuss how performers can use historical context to create your role's character within an opera. This episode is just a snippet of the full episode Pat Wright has published on her radio show (KHOL 89.1 FM) and podcast, Opera for Everyone.
Evan and Mariah discuss saving, investing, and share a special deal for free travel. They also hear from Evan's friend, Benjamin Kawsky-Tenor of BAWS studio who shares his experience with travel hacking. Check out his work at:
https://bawsstudio.com/
Mariah and Evan visit with Brian Witkowski, a business coach/singer. He encourages singers to make authentic decisions in their art and find ways to share value so they can be paid what they are worth. Check him out at:
http://thelucrativeartist.com
@thelucrativeartist on Instagram and Facebook
@lucrativeart on Twitter
Mariah and Evan discuss their experience with falling out of love with singing and then the process of rekindling that excitement. Developing an intentional practice of joy is key to keeping a healthy relationship with your voice and career, even when overcoming technical challenges, or working on challenging repertoire.
Evan and Mariah discuss vocal self-care and illness prevention with soprano Karin Hochman. She also explains the benefits of mourning artistic losses to quicken healing.
Mariah and Evan share their experience taking a free course (linked below!) to "travel hack" and go to auditions for free.
https://travel.choosefi.com/
Evan and Mariah have a surprise visit with their friend Jake Fowkes about his dual career in conducting and singing.
Evan and Mariah had an emotional conversation with Karen Cargill-Mezzo about developing a strong sense of self.
https://www.maxinerobertson.com/artists/karen-cargill/
Mariah and Evan discuss the book Good Habits Bad Habits by world renowned researcher Wendy Wood. They take the opportunity to discuss how habits relate to their self-care/mental health journeys and how it applies to opera singers.
https://goodhabitsbadhabits.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYDJigY89Ss (for an interview with Wendy Wood)
Part three in our series of "things I didn't learn in school." Join us as we get priceless tips from soprano Teresa Castillo about finances when moving to the big apple and also ways to stay true to yourself while developing your career. Check her out at:
Instagram @ticateresa
TicToc @teresa.zilla
Join us as we discuss the boring side of self-care with tenor, Wayd Odle. He explains that it really is in the day-to-day moments and he gives us some helpful take aways to building a better relationship with ourselves.
waydodle.com
@waydodle on Instagram
waydaminute
Polina Lyapustina from Opera Wire magazine joins us to talk about some of the uncomfortable truths that face singers in the opera industry. She encourages singers to unite together to talk about issues, especially during the pandemic, so that lasting change can be made in the future.
https://operawire.com/author/polinaopera/
https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Feminists/dp/110191176X
Marcelle McGuirk and Elise Mark from My So-Called Opera Life podcast take us through topics that have empowered them as podcasters, singers, and entrepreneurs. Their wisdom and experience will help you to find your "why" and go out and get the career of your dreams!
mysocalledoperalife.com
newgroovemusicstudio.com
@mscolpodcast on instagram
The first in a series of episodes that will discuss things that you may not have learned in school. Evan and Mariah share how they have developed acting skills including method acting, and following the advice of Michael Shurtleff's best selling book Audition. Check out the links below for documentaries of his work, and a link for his book.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B074KL55CJ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
https://www.amazon.com/Audition-Michael-Shurtleff/dp/0553272950
Evan and Mariah discuss hard opera-life decisions with singer AND life-coach, Emily Ricks. She shares several techniques that help singers feel more intentional and comfortable making important career choices. Check her out at:
https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com and on facebook @findthejoy
She also recommended these books to our listeners:
https://gregmckeown.com/book/
https://feelinggreatthebook.com/
& check out this free values assessment https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/values-assessment
Candid and kind advice from the amazing Rachel Willis Sorensen that will benefit singers, artists, and anyone who wants to take care of themselves better. Don't miss this!!!
https://rachelwillis-sorensen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RachelWillisSorensen/
Have you ever wondered why you have a hard time accomplishing your resolutions? Well in some cases, it has to do with how you are managing your emotional health and the stresses that come from living in this crazy world! Listen as Evan and Mariah discuss how they have worked on dealing with emotions and how it makes them more productive and capable of accomplishing their lofty opera goals!
Check out the Better than Happy podcast by life coach Jody Moore for more info on this topic. https://jodymoore.com/podcast/
We interview Broadway actor, real-estate investor, and author Stephen Cerf about investing as an actor. If you have listened to previous episodes and still wondered if artists can be financially free, here is living proof that it is possible, and that artists are capable of taking control of their finances!
stephencerf.com
Check out his book The Not So Starving Artist on Amazon.
We join podcaster Andre Peele from SYWTSFS and interview each other about finding your Why, education reform, the value of all performance experience, and Mariah and Evan even tell a little of their origin stories. Check out Andre's podcast at
https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fln6xfotuVcZXb6LFuPqa
and Andre's hilarious memes at
https://soyouwenttoschoolforsinging.tumblr.com/
Joel Fuhrman is an internationally recognized nutrition expert with his own PBS series, seven New York Times bestselling books, and his own clinic where he has helped thousands of people reclaim their health. His book, Super Immunity inspired this discussion today since health can not only derail a performance, but can also derail an entire career. Take a listen and start taking care of your immune system so your body and voice can better take care of you.
drfurhman.com
https://shop.drfuhrman.com/eat-for-life/ (for his latest book)
Mariah and Evan discuss their own mental health journeys with therapists and life coaches. They also discuss overcoming some challenges that have helped them become stronger artists.
Mariah and Evan talk about how to plan out your career from the big goals and work backward so that you have a clearer idea of what to do in the practice room on a daily basis. They share tips from experts like Angela Duckworth who wrote the best seller GRIT, and Charles Duhigg who wrote SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER to show singers how they can be more productive in accomplishing their life goals.
https://angeladuckworth.com/
https://charlesduhigg.com/books/smarter-faster-better/
Our guest, John Matthew Myers walks Evan and Mariah through some of the important lessons that aren't taught in school. From taxes to relationships, and of course, mental health, John has some great tips that will help any singer THRIVE! And if you need to hear a positive message that you are enough, or that you are beautiful, John has the perfect message for you.
https://www.johnmatthewmyers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tenormyers/
Join Evan and Mariah as they dig into actionable steps any singer can take to free themselves financially. There is no need to be perfect right away, and any steps you take will get you closer to where you want to be!
Also, check out our guests who share their financial journey:
Matthew Blacconiere-
makingthingsinteresting.com
and
Heather Caunt-Nulton-
https://www.facebook.com/TheDandyHighwaymen
hennabyheather.com
artisticadornment.com
The amazing Angela Meade sits down with Evan and Mariah to discuss performance anxiety when it comes to auditioning. It is so hard for everyone, and working on your inner voice and the story you tell yourself as you walk into the audition room can help you perform your best.
This career is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. Follow Mariah on this deep dive as we learn about finding a mentor and building a team of trusted individuals. They won't do everything for you, but with their help, we know you can make it!
What if you could sing without worrying about your income? We sat down with our host, Evan, and his wife, Hannah, who discuss their financial journey as artists. They say it really could be possible for you to keep doing what you love without all the extra worry. Check out:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/ or the book The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
https://www.choosefi.com/ (podcast about finances)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptrorLhEsc (about the stock market part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChWVSp0kruA (part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6GANibNq_s (part 3)
We interview the “Tom-Boy-Diva” AKA Jill Grove. Her international career, along with her efforts to take care of her emotional self provide insights to all of us. She encourages us to strive to be ourselves in our journey, take responsibility when we make mistakes, and to be the helping hand that we need in the world. Check her out on Instagram @damejillg or jillgrovemezzo.com
Habits, whether you know about them or not, decide what type of person you will be and how successful you become. Wouldn’t you like to learn how to decide which habits you have so you can determine your destiny? We are talking about The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Atomic Habits by James Clear. https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits and https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMbsGBlpP30 (Tedx with Charles Duhigg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8ApZXWgJq4 (Interview with James Clear)
You know that voice inside that tells you that you aren’t good enough to be a singer? We are going to talk with our guest Jen Townsley-Soprano about The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. In it, you’ll discover a 12 week plan to help you find a new, supportive, and inspiring inner-voice that tells you to go out and take on the world!
A call for all singers to work on their mental/emotional health. It's hard on all of us, let's acknowledge that and start supporting each other!