The Dreaded Question

Lili gets a taste of her own medicine and answers The Dreaded Question. She also unpacks overarching themes from season 1 and announces a very exciting TDQ giveaway!

This is the second half of Lili’s conversation with Jen Waldman. In this part of the conversation, Lili and Jen take a deep dive into the theatrical industry. They discuss the differences between techniques and tools, why actors should use the 80/20 principle, and what’s wrong with resumes.

Lili talks with Jen Waldman (founder of the Jen Waldman Studio) about what her dreaded questions are, what it means to be a leader vs. a follower, and why you should only do what you want.

Lili talks to Josephine Spada, who is an amazing actor, a talented singer/songwriter, and creator of her own stationary and party decor brand, Mina and Mama. They discuss the differences between survival jobs, side jobs, and parallel careers, the different ways to start a business, how to create space for creativity your life, and why perfectionism is an excuse.

Lili chats with Priya Mahendra about navigating the highs and lows, following your heart, and how to build a why-aligned career.

Lili talks with Jenna Pastuszek, actor, co-founder and voice teacher at Innovative Voice Studio, co-creator of Double Treble, and college audition coach at MTCA. Jenna shares the crazy path that led her to where she is, how an obliger creates boundaries, and how to overcome creative scars.

Lili chats with Sara Glancy, who operates three businesses: her acting career, Audition Rep Matchmaker, and Actors Touch Speaking. They discuss how to fight the lure of social media (especially as a business owner), how Sara casually built an empire, and the ways positive psychology plays a part in her businesses and her artistry.

Lili talks to Katharine Quinn: director, choreographer, voiceover artist, photographer, and creator of KateMadeMedia. They discuss Katharine’s SDC observership, why it’s important to take a fallow period, money and investing, and what motivates her to do all of the amazing things she does.

Lili talks with Carlita Victoria (actor, director of FIT dance company, personal trainer, and creator of Darkness Rising) about mental health, social media, self care, and how Bernadette Peters changed her life.

While on a trip to Chicago, Lili chats with Colin Funk, Chicago actor, real estate agent, and teaching artist. They discuss life as a theatre artist in Chicago, the differences between hustle and flow, and the myth of the starving artist.

Lili talks with Steve Pacek about his show “Untitled Project #213”, which just finished a run at Theatre Horizon, and will be part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. They also discuss the struggles of being a Renaissance Man/jack of all trades, and the balance between approaching things with intention and trusting that any path you take will lead you where you need to be.

Lili talks to actor, author, and health coach Korra O’Neill about what it’s like to be a rebel, the importance of health coaching, and how to balance multiple parallel careers.

Lili chats with Melissa Robinette (creator of The Biz of Show and Show Girl Skin Care and 1st National VP of Actor’s Equity) about the dread behind the dreaded question, doing what you want, and why life is better in Peekskill.

Lili talks with Alie B. Gorrie about her incredible new media series ABLE, what it means to be an accessible theatre, and the differences between an ally, an advocate, and an activist.

This is the second half in Lili’s conversation with Corey John Hafner. In this part of the conversation, they discuss what it’s like to be an actor who struggles with anxiety and ways that the theatrical community can help erase the stigma and support actors who struggle with mental disorders.