Best The Sybaritic Singer Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 117: Masterclass - Bryan Register 54:13

1M ago54:13

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American tenor, Bryan Register, has received great critical acclaim for his portrayal of roles including Tristan, Lohengrin and Enée, and has performed in many of the most prestigious theatres in Europe including, the Bavarian State Opera, the Semperoper Dresden, Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, The Opéra Bastille and La Monnaie. In the 2022/23 season he…

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Episode 116: Masterclass - Julia Cooke 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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As the Artistic and General Director of Opera Baltimore, Julia Cooke has spearheaded a revolution, overseeing a phenomenal 366% budget increase and expanding annual events from 10 to 103 since 2020. Her visionary leadership and deep community involvement led to a monumental expansion in 2022, introducing fully staged productions alongside their ren…

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Episode 115: Masterclass - Dr. Tonya Lawson 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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Dr. Tonya Lawson is a musician, blogger, and SEO specialist whose mission is to empower musicians and other creatives to build out passive income streams so they have the financial freedom to live the life they want to live. She is a multipassionate entrepreneur who currently runs a private studio of over 50 students, has 3 blogs, a coaching busine…

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Episode 114: Masterclass - Sarah Brailey 51:01

3M ago51:01

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GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Sarah Brailey enjoys a versatile career that defies categorization. Praised by The New York Times for her “radiant, liquid tone,” and by Opera UK for “a sound of remarkable purity,” she is a prolific vocalist, cellist, recording artist, and educator. My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclas…

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Episode 113: Masterclass - Samuel Martin 1:11:37

6M ago1:11:37

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Step into the world of classical music and #TeamArtSong with pianist Samuel Martin in this Masterclass episode. From international stages to innovative projects like "Before She Became Fire," Martin's debut album with mezzo Kathryn Leemhuis, his dynamic performances redefine the genre. As the Founding Artistic Director behind the Cincinnati Song In…

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Episode 112: Masterclass - Lee Anne Myslewski 1:06:30

6M ago1:06:30

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In this episode, we dive into the world of opera and classical programming with a true luminary in the field, Lee Anne Myslewski. As the Vice President of Opera and Classical Programming at Wolf Trap, Lee Anne shares her journey since joining the organization in 2006. With a passion for nurturing emerging artists, she has played a pivotal role in m…

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Episode 111: Micro Action Monday - Set your new intentions 17:41

7M ago17:41

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In this Micro Action Monday episode, we delve into the transformative power of reviewing your 2023 and setting intentions for 2024. Explore key areas like physical and mental health, finances, relationships, community, and creativity. Reflect on your achievements and challenges, extracting valuable lessons. Uncover your own actionable steps to enha…

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Episode 110: Masterclass - Keturah Stickann 57:21

8M ago57:21

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As a director and choreographer, Keturah Stickann's work has graced stages worldwide, from the U.S. and Canada to Chile, Japan, France, Hungary, and Australia. We dive into her experiences with opera giants like Jake Heggie & Gene Scheer, her passion for new American opera, and the creative process behind her mesmerizing productions. My gratitude g…

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Episode 109: Micro Action Monday - Improve your tenacity 19:28

9M ago19:28

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"Simply put, tenacity gives you the confidence and courage to 'find a way' even if you don't currently know 'how' you'll do it." That and more in this Micro Action Monday episode which is all about improving your tenacity and being a tenacious creative professional. Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva s…

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Episode 108: Micro Action Monday - Get asked back 16:35

10M ago16:35

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Megan discusses how to get hired back and why you’ll want to show gratitude today for the working relationships in your past that have been spectacular. Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/ My gra…

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Episode 107: Micro Action Monday - Be a better sight-reader 11:41

10M ago11:41

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In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan discusses how to incorporate more sight-reading and sight-singing and why you’ll want to invest some time in having a system for pitches and intervals today. Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://syba…

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Episode 106: Micro Action Monday - Get new headshots 13:27

11M ago13:27

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In this Micro Action Monday episode we're focusing on capturing your best self through your headshots. Megan dives into the importance of updating your headshots as a key aspect of personal and professional branding. She discusses how a fresh set of headshots can make a significant impact on your online presence and how to go about scheduling a pho…

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Episode 105: Micro Action Monday - Diversify your income 17:18

11M ago17:18

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This Micro Action Monday episode focuses on what it means to diversify your income streams and why it's crucial in today's ever-changing economy especially for those of us who live professionally creative lives. Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: h…

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Episode 104: Masterclass - Fabiana Claure 47:40

11M ago47:40

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Fabiana creates financial and artistic prosperity for musicians so they can stop trading time for money and create lifestyle-aligned businesses where they have the freedom to work on their own time, with complete location freedom, without sacrificing their quality time with their families and artistic dreams. As a concert pianist and business strat…

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Episode 103: Masterclass - Ann McMahon Quintero 1:05:35

11M ago1:05:35

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Praised for her evocative interpretations of oratorio and opera, Ann McMahon Quintero has filled the 2022/23 season with new works and old favorites. She joins Boston Baroque and Alabama Symphony for Messiah, Charleston Symphony for Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky Cantata, and performs in the world premiere of Ghosts with San Diego Opera in the role o…

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Episode 102: Masterclass - Jason Nitsch 1:12:37

1y ago1:12:37

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Jason Nitsch is a composer for the concert stage, feature and short films, and other media. In the world of podcasting, he is the writer, producer, and composer for Beyond the Belt: Adventures from the Outer Rim, a science fiction drama podcast with a dedicated cult following. In the film world, he has scored the short film Passing By directed by D…

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Episode 101: Masterclass - Kerriann Otaño 53:59

1y ago53:59

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Kerriann Otaño is the Vice President of Engagement at America’s 11th oldest opera company, OperaDelaware. Originally from Long Island, New York, Kerriann studied at the Verdi Conservatorio in Milan, Italy, before receiving her Bachelors degree from Indiana University and her Masters from Mannes the New School for Music. Kerriann sang opera professi…

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Episode 100: Masterclass - Chelsea Hollow 1:04:49

1y ago1:04:49

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Chelsea Hollow “has rewritten the book on the potential of musical activism," curating & commissioning solo recitals based on activist texts as well as exploring ways to make traditional opera exciting to new audiences. In recognition of this work, she presented on Art and Activism (2021) for the United Nations’ Office of Human Rights. This past Ap…

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Episode 99: Masterclass - Peyee Chen 1:13:01

1y ago1:13:01

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An omnivore when it comes to performing, soprano Peyee Chen enjoys singing Monteverdi with lute and bass viol as much as singing Bernhard Lang with electronics and electric bass. Up for physical challenges, she has performed with poet Caroline Bergvall on her Raga Dawn series, outdoors and starting before sunrise. She is interested in vocal and phy…

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Episode 93: Masterclass - Pamela Stein Lynde 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

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Praised for her “rich dramatics” (The Boston Globe) and called "Magnificent" by Fanfare Magazine, Pamela Stein Lynde is a versatile singer, composer, choral conductor and music educator. As a singer, Pamela has built a career working with contemporary composers of all levels, from students to internationally recognized artists. As an educator, Pame…

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Episode 98: Masterclass - Whitney George 1:02:48

1y ago1:02:48

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Whitney George’s music traverses the affective terrain between tragedy and ecstasy, fragility and strength, bringing together romantically delicate intimacy and the spectacular darkness of the macabre. Haunted by ghosts and/of love, George’s operas, staged multimedia works, and chamber music coloristically explore the mysteries of irrationality, ni…

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Episode 97: Masterclass - Jenni Bank 58:04

1y ago58:04

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Jenni Bank was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, grew up in Binghamton, New York, & studied at Peabody Conservatory. She has worked with Seattle Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Chicago Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, Anchorage Opera, Opera Delaware, Des Moines Metro Opera, Florentine Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Tri-Cities Opera, Knoxville Oper…

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Episode 96: Masterclass - Maggie Finnegan 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

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Soprano Maggie Finnegan has been hailed by Opera News for her “clear, poised and defiant soprano” and the Washington Post for her “silvery, pitch-perfect voice." Recent career highlights include Maggie's European Operatic debut in L'Enfant et les Sortilèges with the Belgian National Orchestra, her Dutch debut in Louis Andriessien's Odysseus' Women …

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Episode 95: Masterclass - Kathleen Kelly 1:17:52

1+ y ago1:17:52

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Kathleen Kelly’s projects and repertoire are wide-ranging and diverse. From Mozart to commissioned works by her peers, she is both deeply experienced in the classical vocal canon and engaged in new creation. Recent notable projects include a recording with soprano Emily Albrink - which we’ll reference in this episode, leading the world premiere of …

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Episode 94: Masterclass - Carrie Hennessey 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

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Carrie Hennessey is a wayfinder through the deep, spiritual and technical discoveries of the voice. Early success in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions led to high expectations, but singing after trauma in her early 20s dismantled the ease in her voice and presence. A top artistic mentor once reviewed, ‘This is not the same singer I heard 2 years ago…

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Episode 92: Masterclass - Kala Maxym 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

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Kala is the Founder of Five Senses Tastings, a Certified Women-Owned Business. Her philosophy of Sensory Wellness encourages guests to harness the energy, power, and play of their five senses using music, wine, and food, and sweet treats. Inspired by her childhood abroad, Kala believes that diversifying our own sensory ecosystems leads us to find b…

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Episode 91: Micro Action Monday - Deal with negative feedback 15:46

1+ y ago15:46

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No one likes to receive negative feedback - it's true. But, how you respond to criticism will influence what kind and speed of progress you can make in your professionally creative career. In this Micro Action Monday, Megan discusses how to take in, respond to negative feedback, and turn it into a positive situation. Do you like these micro action …

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Episode 90: Masterclass - Hilary Ginther 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

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Opera Now Magazine in their article, “Written in the Stars” profiled Hilary Ginther in May 2016 as one of ten young American singers intent on taking the opera world by storm, calling attention to her “substantial and richly colored instrument”. This was followed by her Philadelphia Orchestra debut in Bernstein’s MASS under the baton of Yannick Néz…

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Episode 89: Micro Action Monday - Make your auditions shine 17:46

1+ y ago17:46

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"Having an audition that really shines is not about, 'Oh, I wore this dress that they really liked.' It's about, 'I made a moment for them in that room. They felt so inspired by my work that they knew I would be the right fit for an entire production or I would be the right fit for their company.'" In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan discuss…

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Episode 88: Micro Action Monday - Create a practice schedule 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

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"Go ahead and actually prepare with efficiency and effectiveness so that you can make the most out of your work and feel like you're bringing your best musical self to the situation." In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan breaks down the process of creating an efficient practice schedule in 7 steps. Do you like these micro action episodes? You…

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Episode 87: Masterclass - Megan Ihnen on Being a Whole Person with Rebecca Hass (Crossover Episode) 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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Megan does a crossover episode with Rebecca Hass of "Being a Whole Person" podcast! Here's what Rebecca wrote about our chat... "I had a delightful conversation with Megan Ihnen, a mezzo-soprano and “new music force of nature” who wears many hats as a performer, educator, coach/consultant for musicians, and also in arts admin. With these many roles…

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Episode 86: Masterclass - Kelly Corcoran 46:53

2y ago46:53

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Named “Best Classical Conductor” by the Nashville Scene, Kelly Corcoran is Artistic Director & Conductor of Intersection, a contemporary music ensemble now in its 9th season in Nashville. Corcoran founded the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted the Nashville Symphony in hundreds of performances for nine seasons as Associate Conductor and…

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Episode 85: Micro Action Monday - Work with a new collaborator 14:43

2y ago14:43

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Ask yourself, "Am I bringing my best self to each collaboration?" In any collaboration when you start working with somebody new, I want you to think, "Wow, it's really an honor to get to work with this person. How can we both achieve our goals together through this piece, through this music, and then also honor the composer's intentions, the compos…

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Episode 84: Masterclass - Ah Young Hong 1:30:24

2y ago1:30:24

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A soprano of "fearlessness and consummate artistry" (Opera News), Ah Young Hong has interpreted a vast array of repertoire, ranging from the music of Monteverdi to Georg Friedrich Haas. Widely recognized for her work in Michael Hersch's monodrama, On the Threshold of Winter, The New York Times praised Ms. Hong’s performance in the world premiere as…

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Episode 83: Micro Action Monday - Invoice like a pro 11:11

2y ago11:11

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"If you have done any freelance music work or any kind of freelance creative work, at some point you will need to invoice someone. And now's the time to figure out what you're going to do." In this Micro Action Monday, Megan talks about how to set yourself up for invoice success. Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 …

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Episode 82: Micro Action Monday - Interview your prospective teacher 11:24

2y ago11:24

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“So asking about logistics and style really help you know whether this is the right situation or if you’re just going to be studying with someone who might be fantastic at what they do… but the ‘what they do’ is not the right thing for you. And, vice verse. You’re not going to be a great student in their studio if you’re expecting different things …

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Episode 81: Masterclass - Michelle Trovato 1:14:04

2y ago1:14:04

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Michelle Trovato has sparked praise in Opera News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others for her “lush” voice and dynamic characterizations. She has won prizes in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and she also maintains an active private vocal studio. Michelle also teaches at FMDG Music School which is the only school in the US devoted com…

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Episode 80: Micro Action Monday - Set your own prices 17:09

2y ago17:09

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“I want you to know that you have way more control over your financial life in the arts than you might have been led to believe. I love helping people figure out how to live sustainable lives in the arts. That’s what I want for you. I want you to be sustainable. I want you to be the artist you want to be. If you have questions about setting your ow…

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Episode 79: Micro Action Monday - Beat practice procrastination 17:05

2y ago17:05

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“I can’t be the only one who feels this way… Do you sometimes procrastinate practicing? Practice really is the number one anxiety killer, the number one performance anxiety killer, so have a great time. Be joyful in your practicing because you’ve built in all of these ways to get better at it and to not procrastinate. Enjoy what you’re doing. This …

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Episode 78: Micro Action Monday - Generate better dramatic choices 12:10

2y ago12:10

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“Ask yourself to go much deeper with what you’re performing. Show me both the internal and the external so that I can just lose myself in the performance that you’re giving!” In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan talks about tools, tips, and strategies to help you make better dramatic choices in auditions and performances. Do you like these mi…

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Episode 77: Micro Action Monday - Break the rules 7:00

2y ago7:00

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“You are inhabiting information that may or may not be useful to you anymore. I want you to interrogate what you think the rules of the game are. That you can only “make it’ if you follow these rules, if you do all of the things on this checklist, then you’ll get what you want. I would love for you to dig into that and ask yourself, ‘Is that true?’…

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Episode 76: Micro Action Monday - Do the ideal client exercise 11:05

2y ago11:05

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So ideal client exercise is this super charger of empathy. You’re putting yourself into the feelings, thoughts, desires, goals, and pain points of somebody else. This is somebody you care about because you really want to work with them. This can be anybody.” Divas, I really want you to ask yourself the questions in this episode so you can work with…

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Episode 75: Micro Action Monday - Conduct a SWOT analysis 10:57

2y ago10:57

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“Divas, I want you to do your own SWOT analysis today: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. - What are my most unique skills? - Where am I less skilled? Can I become more skilled in this area with more/better information? Or, should I abstain from this area? - Where is there space for me to be more visible? Where is there space for me to …

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Episode 74: Micro Action Monday - Communicate your offers 14:52

2+ y ago14:52

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“I really want you to think about how you are putting yourself out there for the work you want to do. How are you communicating your offers? Let’s go through the list one more time: attracting and connecting with your ideal clients, being clear about what your signature service is, sharing the outcomes and results that people can expect from workin…

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Episode 73: Micro Action Monday - Create a lead magnet 12:34

2+ y ago12:34

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“Having an email list can be a really important tool in your toolbox for communicating with potential commissioners, clients, collaborators, students, fans, or whoever you’re trying to reach to share your offers. Just get started. Let it grow over time. The next step I want to talk about is ‘have a lead magnet.’ A lead magnet is basically a freebie…

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Episode 72: Micro Action Monday - Show up 7:25

2+ y ago7:25

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“So, your micro-action for today is just… pitch somebody. It’s your responsibility to show up in front of the colleagues, collaborators, and commissioners you want to attract. Make a plan to pitch somebody and then take responsibility for showing up in front of the people who can make it happen for you.” Hear about this and more in today's Micro Ac…

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Episode 71: Micro Action Monday - Ask deeper questions 9:09

2+ y ago9:09

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"Use this as a template for asking better and deeper questions. Use this as a template for listening without defensiveness - because you really do want to actually hear the answers that people will give you. Recognize that you’re growing by taking an interest in their inner world. You’re saying, “I care. I want to keep working together so I’m going…

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Episode 70: Micro Action Monday - Book more gigs 10:20

2+ y ago10:20

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People want to be sure they're making a good choice in hiring you, buying from you, or commissioning you. Customer objections are the concerns that a potential client, commissioner, presenter, or director has which cause them to hesitate (at best) and abandon (at worst) a project or contract with you. This Micro Action Monday episode explores some …

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Episode 69: Micro Action Monday - Grow your Instagram 7:39

2+ y ago7:39

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“Divas, if you are on social media, I want you to recognize the powerful tool that it is and avoid the mindless scrolling and self comparison trap that can come with it. Social is an incredibly powerful tool, but it can also be a very negative experience. Here’s one way to use social, especially Instagram, to use it for your best self - for your be…

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Episode 68: Micro Action Monday - Do your Eisenhower Matrix 9:29

2+ y ago9:29

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“Make a list: these are all of the things I’m actively engaged in that are not urgent and not important. Then, practice letting them go. You might be convincing yourself that they are urgent or that they are important. That is sabotaging what you really want to do with that time. I don’t want you to hear me saying that you should be a “creative bus…

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