Artists and creatives have the power to heal, transform and elevate lives. But too often, fear or a lack of knowledge holds us back from living our true purpose. Join personal branding coach Diane Foy as she shares strategies from her Superfan Attraction Method. Diane draws on her three decades of experience as a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur. Her journey includes arts and entertainment PR, journalism, photography, makeup and creative psychology. With her guidance, you can overcome ...
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Conversations that provide insight, empowerment and tools to help others live their best creative life! In each episode host G. Brian Benson strives to have an organic chat with authors, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and actors, sharing their inspirational stories, strategies and wisdom that helped propel them to their own unique version of creative success. Learning how to find the joy and peace of mind that comes with stepping into one’s own skin, and going beyond anything one may have ...
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Performance anxiety, crippling self-doubt, rejection, comparison-itis, fear, burnout, not enoughness. Being a musician is hard. Really hard. Whether you're a professional or a beginner, many of the struggles are the same. Music is a mind game, after all. So, what can we do about it? How can we stop the cycle and stand up for ourselves against the limiting beliefs that are stopping us from experiencing joy and freedom in our music making? You'll just have to listen to find out.
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S2 Ep205: The Creative Spark Ep. 205 with Guest Ben Orlando. Instagram Creative and Podcaster
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Episode 205 - Guest Ben Orlando Today's episode is a bit of a re-direct from most episodes. Usually, I am the one asking the questions and directing the flow with my guest. This time, I decided to share a chat I had with a really interesting fellow named Ben Orlando who reached out to me to chat about our shared love of baseball and some of the uni…
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Invite to the Superfan Attraction Masterclass Series
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I’m thrilled to announce that I’m hosting the Superfan Attraction Summit! An audio masterclass series featuring 13 top experts in arts and entertainment who are ready to spill their secrets on how to slide into the spotlight with the impact (and income) to match! GRAB YOUR FREE PASS! And by "Superfans," we mean raving fans loyal customers dream col…
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Business of Acting with Actor & Screenwriter Anne Alexander-Sieder
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Host Diane Foy interviews the multi-talented Anne Alexander-Sieder. A unique blend of actress, screenwriter, podcaster, and coach, Anne's journey is as diverse as her interests. From discovering her passion for acting at a young age to strategically rekindling her career in film and television, Anne shares insights on being true to oneself and buil…
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New Year Resolutions vs New Year Intentions. In this episode, I shared my thoughts on easing into the new year with intention and grace. Instead of feeling the pressure of big resolutions that you've ditched before the first month, I'm encouraging you to set intentions. My free 2024 goals planner and intentions workbook will help you ease into the …
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In this episode, I take a deep dive into the lessons I've learned and the breakthroughs I've experienced in 2023, as well as my goal-setting process for 2024. I share candidly about getting off track from my true passion, the challenges and insights that came from that experience, and how I realigned with my core values and vision. Join me as I ref…
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Money Mindset & Trauma with Katy Chen Mazzara
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In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of money mindset and trauma with the amazing Katy Chen Mazzara. Discover how healing trauma and shifting our belief system can propel us towards a life of financial abundance and creative fulfillment. It's time to take your money mindset to the next level. Let's dive in!…
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Trauma & Creativity with Dr. Marion Piper
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Dr. Marion Piper is a creativity coach and copywriter who has a deep understanding of the connection between creativity, trauma, and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Piper shares her journey of exploring the importance of creativity in her life and business, and how she found her passion for helping others tap into their creative potential.…
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S2 Ep204: Guest Brenda Adelman - Actor, Speaker, Author, and Coach
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Brenda Adelman is an award-winning actor, speaker, the recipient of a Hero of Forgiveness award from the Hawaii International Forgiveness Project & has been interviewed on over 200 media outlets including NPR, Fox TV & CBS. She runs Forgiveness and Freedom Coaching and is also the founder of Your Story Made Simple. She’s performed her critically ac…
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Join me on the latest episode of Superfan Attraction, where I dive deep into the importance of core values. Discover how these fundamental beliefs can guide your behavior, decisions, and actions in life, ultimately leading to a stronger sense of self and authenticity.By Diane Foy
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S2 Ep203: The Creative Spark Ep. 203 with Guest Diane Foy
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Episode 203 - Guest Diane Foy Ready to slide into the spotlight with the impact (and income) to match? Then you should know Diane Foy, the creator of the Superfan Attraction Method. During her 2 decades in arts and entertainment PR, Diane represented talents such as Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, South Africa’s The Parlotones, and One Day at a T…
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S2 Ep202: The Creative Spark Ep. 202 with Guest Jeffrey Weissman
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Episode 202 - Jeffrey Weissman is an actor’s actor. He would have been going by horseback or wagon from town to town before the advent of film and television, reciting Shakespeare or performing plays in small towns all over the countryside. He acts, produces, writes, and directs, and has worked with legendary film actors such as Clint Eastwood and …
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S2 Ep201: The Creative Spark Ep. 201 with Guest Emily Otteson
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Ep. 201 - My guest this week is Emily Otteson, an incredibly talented artist, songwriter, and entertainer from Nashville, TN. Her voice is unique, almost angelic at times and her choice of melodic improvisations make her stand out and allow her to claim her own place in a town known for great singers. Her laugh is contagious and her personality shi…
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Overcoming Money Mindset Blocks with Stacey Marie Keba
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In part 1 I introduced you to actor Stacey Marie Keba as she shared her journey of Self-Discovery, Confidence & Branding. We talked about the coaching we did together but in part 2 you can listen in as I coach her through her limiting beliefs around money. Stacey opens up about her struggles with feeling undeserving of payment and the fear of charg…
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Self-Discovery, Confidence & Branding with Actor Stacey Marie Keba
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Like many aspiring actors, Stacey Marie Keba struggled with a lack of clarity about her brand. As a former coaching client of mine, I invited her on the show to discuss her transformational journey from self-doubt and overwhelm to confidently presenting her value as an actor to the industry. Stacey recently walked the red carpet in Paris in support…
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5 Ways to Expand Your Comfort Zone to Unlock Creative Potential
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Let's expand our comfort zones. Isn't that fun? As multi passionate artists, musicians, actors, creatives, your best work is there waiting for you at the end of your comfort zone. I'll offer 5 tips to help you unlock your creative potential.By Diane Foy
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Discover the Secret To Building a Strong Artist Brand Like Lizzo
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As an artist, you want to be recognized for your creativity and talent. But, building a successful career in the arts requires much more than skill and artistry. It’s about developing a strong brand identity that represents who you are as an artist and what you stand for. We will look at Lizzo as an example of a strong artist brand and I offer tips…
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We all have a unique story -- a story that is made up of our life experiences, the moments that have shaped us, and the decisions we have made. Telling your story is one of the most effective ways to authentically connect with an audience. In this episode, I offer various questions to spark your memory of key moments in your life. Our story is full…
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Michelle Simone Miller is a NYC based Actress, Podcast host, and Communications Coach. Her credits include Homeland, Blue Bloods, Winter's Tale, and a lead role in the MTV scripted show, One Bad Choice. Her podcast, Mentors on the Mic, features interviews with accomplished mentors in the entertainment industry including Showrunner Marta Kauffman (F…
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GET READY TO DREAM BIG! Clarifying your dreams is a key step towards achieving them. In this episode I will guide you as you imagine your life 10 years from now and gain clarity on what you really want and why you want it.By Diane Foy
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Media Spotlight, Publicity for Artists & Creatives
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Having an authentic personal brand and a highly engaged social media following is the key to launching a successful publicity campaign. With the right preparation, you can leverage your online presence to get featured in blogs, magazines, podcasts, radio, television, or your local newspaper. In this episode, I will walk you through gathering your P…
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Bonus My Content Strategy for Social Media
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Bonus: Sharing my Content Strategy. Companion to Purpose-Driven Content. I go live on social media on Thursdays on a topic connected to that weeks podcast so I will start to add the audio as bonuses here.By Diane Foy
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The second stage of the Superfan Attraction Method is purpose driven content. In this episode I review the various steps that fall under content creation including identifying and engaging with your potential superfans, building your online homebase, creating a social media system, telling your stories, creating photos and videos.…
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Discover Your Creative Identity with Personal Branding
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The first stage of the Superfan Attraction Method is authentic personal branding. In this episode I review the various steps that fall under personal branding including future visioning, motivation, core values, beliefs, your story, personality, image, and competitive edge.By Diane Foy
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Introduction to Superfan Attraction Personal Branding for Artists & Creatives
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Artists and creatives have the power to heal, transform and elevate lives. But too often, fear or a lack of knowledge holds us back from living our true purpose. As a personal branding and PR coach, I am going to be sharing strategies from my Superfan Attraction Method. My mission to educate, motivate and empower you to embrace your story and purpo…
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Take The Fear Out of Reaching Out With Brian Patacca
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Brian Patacca helps creatives get what they want without suffering. Brian engages creative professionals seeking to ignite their businesses with fierce accountability, marketing innovation, and soul-satisfying success. With an education from Northwestern, Brian first worked in New York as an advertising executive promoting Broadway shows. During th…
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Authentic Personal Branding with Diane Foy
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Think about your favourite artists of all time. The ones that inspire you deep in your soul and maybe even motivated you to become an artist yourself. Why do you love them? You most likely appreciate them for more than their talent. It may be their personality, fashion sense, work ethic, values, or beliefs. When they share their vulnerability, stru…
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In this episode, I share my multi-passionate creative journey from photography and makeup artistry to arts & entertainment PR and personal brand coaching. You will hear about the creativity killers and moments of uncertainty along the way and how I came to know that I am a multipotentialite. The show begins with how to know if you have multipotenti…
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Just a quick note to my listeners as we wrap up season one of the podcast. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for season two!
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Finding Your Sweetspot with Creative Director, Brand Consultant & Abstract Painter Marc Suess
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Marc T. Suess is a Creative Director, Brand Consultant, Abstract Painter, Musician, and host of the Sweetspot Podcast. We had a wonderful conversation about finding your sweetspot, and what it means to be an artist.By Marc Suess, Diane Foy
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Personal Branding and WHY with Diane Foy
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This week, Diane Foy, a personal branding and creativity coach, joins us to chat about personal branding and the importance of WHY! She shares so many tips that will be especially helpful to all you multi-passionate artists out there! To reach Diane, check out her website at www.dianefoy.com!
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Happiness Mindset with Actor, Dancer & Happiness Coach Aissa Thalia
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Aissa Thalia is a Happiness Coach + Actor + Meditation Facilitator + Chief Happiness Practitioner + Founder of Happy Mindsetter. She helps actors who have not booked in 90 days or more feel happy, confident, and free no matter what. Through her signature process, Aissa helps you discover how to spark your happiness, confidence, and motivation. She …
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Have you ever been told you're too sensitive? Me too. High sensitivity is very common among artists, and it may affect your life in more ways than you know. Melissa Schwartz is an expert on all things high-sensitivity, and she joins us to discuss how to make high-sensitivity our super power as musicians, and how we can help our highly-sensitive stu…
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Building Your Dream Business with Nicole Riccardo
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Work/life balance... we all talk about it, we all strive for it, but how many of us can truly say that we get to live our lives exactly the way we dream we could? Nicole Riccardo is marketing expert and a professional musician, and she combines these worlds to help musicians just like you do exactly that! In this episode, she shares her story of bu…
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Creative Spark Podcast Host G. Brian Benson (Actor, Filmmaker, Author, Speaker) on His Multiple Passions
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G. Brian Benson is an award-winning and #1 best-selling self-improvement and children’s book author, actor, filmmaker, project coach, spoken word artist, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. Talk about being multi-passionate. As a 4x Ironman triathlete and cross-country bicyclist, Brian knows the value of hard work and never giving up on his dreams, a m…
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The Freelancing Mindset with Stephanie Hollander
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It takes a certain mindset to thrive as a freelancing musician, and Stephanie Hollander is here to share all her tips and tricks to navigate this type of career! Whether you freelance full-time or part-time, this episode is jam-packed full of great advice. Connect with Stephanie at the links below! Website: www.hollanderhorn.com Email: hollanderhor…
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Dr. Terrence Johnson joins me to talk about the four Dream Killers and how to overcome them as you move along your Path to Purpose. You'll LOVE what he has to say - and I know you'll want to keep in touch with what he's up to. Find out all about Terrence and his offerings here:Website: https://bit.ly/3NNe3VTFacebook (iProgress): https://www.faceboo…
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Grappling with a big decision? Take my approach! I promise it works, every time.
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Have you ever made a decision so wild that everyone around you thought you lost your mind? I have, and I would do it all again. Today, we are chatting about making the big, scary decision and why they can be so impactful to create the life you desire. Have a listen!
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Whether you love mornings or hate them, I promise that establishing a great morning routine will help set up your day for success, regardless of the time you roll out of bed.
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Your time is valuable! Do you find yourself always scrambling to get things done, or feeling exhausted at the end of the even though you still have things on your to-do list? I recently upgraded my system for productivity and am finally finding balance and optimal productivity. I cannot wait to share with you!…
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You did it!! Congratulations on finishing your studies!! At this time of transition, I wanted to share some of the things I wish I'd been told when I stepped out of academia and into the real world.
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Three Ways to Improve your Life With Visualization
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Visualization is a very powerful tool. Did you know there are different kinds of visualization as well as different applications? In this episode, I am sharing three ways I use visualization in my life, and how you can, too! My favourite manifestation meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R65e55FyLCQ&list=PLD9Xl_qDsQEel6R_Q2xe4QqfepsxED1ot&in…
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Soul Vocalist Honey Larochelle on Collaborating with Macy Gray, Lorde & Roberta Flack
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A veteran soul vocalist, Honey Larochelle has spent over a decade touring the world with, writing songs for, and singing backgrounds for legendary artists we all know and love, including Roberta Flack, Macy Gray, Joss Stone, Lorde, and many others. Honey offers beautiful advice about artists and their money mindset.…
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Grab a notebook and writing utensil, folks! It is time to get up close and personal with your money beliefs.
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Multipotentialite Dude & Creator of the Octopus Movement Perry Knoppert
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Perry Knoppert is a mad multipotentialite misfit. He says "Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes ... the ones who see things differently…" So obviously, I had to invite him onto the show. Creator of the Octopus Movement, dr. Octopus is a nonlinear thinker creating a global mycelium …
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Praise in the studio. How much is too much? How do we ensure it is effective? Why does it matter? And are kids today really just more sensitive? The answers to it all are in this week's episode - don't miss out!
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Vocal Coach & Stylist Melissa Harding on your Favourite POP/Rock Singers
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Melissa Harding is a multi-faceted singer/songwriter and a concierge Vocal Coach and Stylist based out of Los Angeles, CA. With a background of 20+ years of vocal training in theater, classical voice, pop techniques, and major touring, Melissa helps touring vocalists harness their unique vocal power and learn to sing effortlessly so they can be rel…
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S1 Ep115: The Creative Spark Ep. 115 with Guest Mike "Smidi" Smith
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Ep. 115 -My guest this week is Mike "Smidi" Smith, an award-winning songwriter, musician, mixer, producer and record label owner who now has a media branch that is beginning to produced TV and Film projects. He is an Emmy, Clio and Addy Award winner who has written and produced songs that have sold over 14 million copies worldwide including multipl…
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Money. We all need it... yet so often I see other professionals undercharging, or fretting about upping their rates. It's time we see the true value of what we do, and charge accordingly. Stay tuned for next week's episode all about how to crush your money myths!
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S1 Ep114: The Creative Spark Ep. 114 with Guest Erin Gavin
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Ep. 114 -My guest this week is Erin Gavin, a Scottish actress, singer, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. As a child and teen actress, Erin had numerous roles in theater and in UK television series. After moving to Los Angeles, she continued to find success in films, theater and television. In 2014 Erin played for the first time, the role of Marilyn…
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