The Dreaded Question
Summary: All artists have experienced it: the dread of being asked the simple question, “So, what are you up to?” The truth is, we all have an answer, but so few of us feel like we have the right answer. On this podcast, we’ll ask some brave artists this dreaded question, and we’ll unpack the different ways they find fulfillment inside and outside of their artistic field.
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Podcasts:
Lili chats with Lisa Graye, founder of Little Graye Bakery. They discuss Lisa's path toward creating LGB, how she instilled purpose in her business, and the highs and lows of starting a bakery during a global pandemic.
Lili talks with Kevin Schuering: Actor, Why Discovery Facilitator, and Co-Host of the upcoming podcast, Flip the Switch! They discuss the inspiration behind the Flip the Switch podcast, as well as all of the ways Kevin lives out his Why in his various career paths and as a person.
Lili chats with Michael Wessells, actor, lyricist, and creator & co-host of My Best Friend's Journal podcast. They discuss moving to new cities, the joys (and struggles) that comes with creating your own podcast, and how Michael is currently viewing his theatrical career.
Lili talks with Stephanie Everett about the recent production of her show It’s Fine, I’m Fine at Northern Stage (now streaming!), her feelings on being a multi-hyphenate, her work with The Sappho Project, and her hopes for the future of musical theatre.
Lili chats with Alec the Third about his podcast, The Bushwick Variety Show, his thoughts on what it means to be an entrepreneur versus a freelancer, his band (I Am the Third), how he balances all of his creative pursuits, as well as what it means to him to be a superhero.
Priya Mahendra returns to TDQ to talk about creating her own work with her newest endeavor, the Princess Possibility Project!
Lili talks with change-maker Joanna Carpenter, who is the co-founder of 86 the Barrier, an actor and voiceover artist, as well as a political activist. They discuss all of the amazing things Joanna has been up to, and the ways we can help support her worthy missions.
Welcome back! The first episode of season 3 will be released NEXT Wednesday, Oct. 21!
In the final episode of season 2, Lili shares what she's up to, unpacks the journey of season 2, and noodles on possibilities for season 3!
Lili chats with Leya Van Doren: artist and creativity coach. They discuss how meditation and yoga became part of Leya's life, and how she incorporates them into her work as an actor and as a coach.
Lili talks with Sammi Sadicario, Seattle-based actor and health coach. They discuss what made Sammi become interested in a parallel career as a health coach, what prompted her move to Seattle, and why morning routines are especially important in this time.
Lili talks with Amara Brady, Generative Artist and Cultural Dramaturg. They discuss the multitude of amazing projects Amara is working on, including her YouTube series, Skinny + White Aren’t Character Traits, In This Paper I'll Explain, and her upcoming course on JWS Online. They also discuss how Amara manages to handle so many different projects, and the purpose that drives her.
Lili welcomes Sari Weinerman, creator of the Make It Work workshop. They discuss how Sari has found fulfillment in her Thrival job, what led Sari to create Make It Work, and details about the workshop itself.
Lili talks with Elise Melendez, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Motivated Movers. They discuss what led Elise to start Motivated Movers, why she decided to go to grad school, and how her grad school learnings have helped her expand and grow Motivated Movers.
Lili talks with Grace Wales, who pivoted into a new industry after years as a professional theatre artist. They unpack how she came to that decision, how she found herself in her current job, and what she learned from the process.
