Mariah Reives is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur who is currently performing in ⁠The Great Gatsby⁠ on Broadway. Her previous credits include Funny Girl on Broadway, Cassandra on the 1st National Tour of ‘Cats’ The Musical, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.

Clinton shares how they've crafted their career in a way that's aligned with their desires, needs, and curiosities. He discusses the responsibilities of leadership in theater productions, what was harmful and helpful about his college experience, and what is his biggest dream of choreographing on the biggest stage in the world.

Deepti Menon⁠ is an actress, animator, and filmmaker whose work spans music videos, commercials with companies including Nike, Facebook and Converse, and TV roles on Law & Order (NBC), The Equalizer (CBS), and I Think You Should Leave (Netflix). In today’s episode, Deepti shares her honest insight into the entertainment industry as a performer and creator.

Writer-performer ⁠⁠Isabelle Barbier⁠⁠ shares all of the details of her creative process including her journey from improv to scripted projects, where all of her plentiful ideas live, how she turns an idea into a full fledged film, and the impact of professional training (acting school!) on creativity. Isabelle and Jess discuss the importance of community and collaboration, the ins and outs of indie filmmaking, and the role of humor in addressing sensitive topics such as sexual trauma.

Broadway performer Chantelle Goode discusses the pressing issues within the performing arts industry, emphasizing that representation alone is insufficient and highlights the importance of valuing the hard work of performers. She shares insights into the daily life of a Broadway performer, the challenges of being a swing, and the necessity of fostering empathy and compassion. Chantelle also shares a funny “swing” story and shares one of her wildest dreams. This episode is for you if you're ready to question the status quo, embrace the messiness of growth, and reimagine what leadership and success can look like in the performing arts.

In today’s episode, Chantelle shares about her journey to becoming a swing on Broadway, the importance of setting boundaries in performance spaces, and learning to use your voice.  Chantelle and Jess discuss the unfortunate prevalence of body image issues in the performing arts community and practice navigating conversations about the topic. 

Spencer discusses the impact of “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, and how it led to a profound personal and professional realization, steps that led to building confidence including switching voice teachers, using affirmations, and writing her “morning pages”, her experience with sexual harassment and how it influenced her ability to show up to auditions and what needs to change for both non-union and Equity performing artists.

Spencer discusses the impact of “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, and how it led to a profound personal and professional realization, steps that led to building confidence including switching voice teachers, using affirmations, and writing her “morning pages”, her experience with sexual harassment and how it influenced her ability to show up to auditions and what needs to change for both non-union and Equity performing artists.

Davalois Fearon discusses the culture shock she experienced when moving from the Bronx to the SUNY Purchase campus in White Plains, her college experience, professional auditions, and eventual joining of the Stephen Petronio Company, the creation of her dance company, the gifts she has received as both a mentee and mentor, and her advice for college students as a current faculty member at Princeton University.