An Invitation to Create: Lessons From the Lake
The other day I stepped outside with my coffee as I do most mornings, no matter the season and breathed
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Mental Health
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From Scarcity to Abundance & the Power of Soup
Every so often I make soup. I don’t follow a recipe and the soups I make are never the same.
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How Are Your Perceptions Limiting Your Life?
I’ve been thinking a lot about perceptions and how we perceive things and I just wanted to come on in
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Entertainment Industry: Taking the Pressure Off of Flow
There has been an entire industry developed around flow. The word that once described a quality of movement – has
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Aligning Professional Paths With Our Values
Working in an unpredictable industry and an unstable economy can sometimes mean that we say “yes” to every job and
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Mental Health: Stage Managing Myself to Sanity on a Cruise Ship
Pammy writes about how she makes space for mental health breaks and ways to prioritize your mental health while working
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Unearthing Your Core Values: Living with Purpose and Intention
What are your three top values? Think about it. Core values are the cornerstone of well-being. Everything we do and
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The Actor’s Journey: Walking the Line Between Success and Setback
In the unpredictable world of the performing arts, the road to success is often fraught with unexpected twists and turns.
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How to Slow Down – A Guide for Type A Personalities
I’ve always been an action-taker. I decide what I want, then I proceed to make detailed lists, action steps, and
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How to Create Boundaries As Part of Self-Care
When I work with high-achieving clients, one question I get asked most often is, “How do I set healthy boundaries?”
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“Why should I care?” How Empathy and Curiosity Can Help Us See “The Big Picture”
In this edition of Half-Hour, my friend Nicholas Lambros Smith discusses the importance of empathy and curiosity and how using these
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3 Simple Ways for Performers to Break Free from Perfectionism
Perfectionism was my superpower–until it wasn’t. Growing up in Barbados, life was predictable. We were all expected to focus on
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An Invitation to Create/Lessons From the Lake
The other day I stepped outside with my coffee as I do most mornings, no matter the season, and breathed
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Beyond Smiles and Splits – The Circus Label
We live in a time where labels and their necessity are questioned. Does a product need a known brand to
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How Tamsin Embleton’s New Book Tackles Mental Health on Tour
More of the music industry is now beginning to talk about the mental health of everyone within it, specifically those
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Preparing for a Hard Conversation: Defining Feelings, Uncovering Identity Triggers, and Setting a Purpose
In this week’s edition, I’m talking more about hard conversations. Last week, I laid out a structure of questions to
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Closure and Conclusions
Many artists lose a sense of belonging and can’t seem to find their footing once a show is wrapped and
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Protecting Your Energy as a Performer
Protecting your energy as a performer isn’t always a walk in the park. As artists, having enough energy and stamina
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Giving 100%?
Circus artists repeat the same tricks over and over again to reach a level of excellence and performance quality that
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Leaving Traces: Looking at the Anatomy and Health of Circus Artists with Faon Shane
Astronomers, dancers, carpenters, jugglers: everyone wants to be healthy. There are vitamins, supplements, diets, and countless forms of exercise and
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Overcoming Stage Fright
Even veteran performers can find themselves feeling paralyzed when it comes time to face the audience. German juggler and meditation
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