Best StageLync Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.62: Elena Giakoumaki: Director, Theatre Consultancy EMEA - “The theatrical experience is all about intimacy and proximity” (Audio) 29:46

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Elena has 15 years’ experience as a theatre consultant, eight years’ experience with UK architectural practices specialising in theatre design and two years’ experience with a leading set designer in Athens. Elena has brought her considerable architectural and theatre design knowledge to Charcoalblue and has consulted on projects including Sohoplac…

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Ep.62: Elena Giakoumaki: Director, Theatre Consultancy EMEA - “The theatrical experience is all about intimacy and proximity” (Video) 29:46

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Elena has 15 years’ experience as a theatre consultant, eight years’ experience with UK architectural practices specialising in theatre design and two years’ experience with a leading set designer in Athens. Elena has brought her considerable architectural and theatre design knowledge to Charcoalblue and has consulted on projects including Sohoplac…

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Ep.61: Marina Maleni: Theatre Development Officer, Cyprus Theatre Organisation - “The possibilities are endless” (Video) 36:44

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Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, holds B.A. and B.F.A degrees in Theatre Studies, Acting and Sociology(Hons) from the University of Texas at Austin and MA Communication and Journalism from the Open University Cyprus. Has worked successfully as an actress, TV host and radio music producer for several years with CYBC. As an actress she performed roles for TH…

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Ep.61: Marina Maleni: Theatre Development Officer, Cyprus Theatre Organisation - “The possibilities are endless” (Audio) 36:44

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Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, holds B.A. and B.F.A degrees in Theatre Studies, Acting and Sociology(Hons) from the University of Texas at Austin and MA Communication and Journalism from the Open University Cyprus. Has worked successfully as an actress, TV host and radio music producer for several years with CYBC. As an actress she performed roles for TH…

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Ep.60: Gabrielle Bae: Writer, Choreographer - "There’s no sooner or later for artists. It’s about generation, not disability" (Audio) 31:20

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Gabrielle is a dance artist, researcher and producer exploring the intersections of disability, technology and Posthumanism philosophies. Recently based in Seoul and having versatile careers with an advertising agency, a broadcasting station and governmental organisations, she has overseen international collaborations and public initiatives includi…

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Ep.60: Gabrielle Bae: Writer, Choreographer - "There’s no sooner or later for artists. It’s about generation, not disability" (Video) 31:20

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Gabrielle is a dance artist, researcher and producer exploring the intersections of disability, technology and Posthumanism philosophies. Recently based in Seoul and having versatile careers with an advertising agency, a broadcasting station and governmental organisations, she has overseen international collaborations and public initiatives includi…

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Ep.59: Chris Lashua: Creative Director & Founder, Cirque Mechanics - "The interconnectedness of the work being done by people is part of the image" (Video) 42:20

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Chris spent most of his youth performing on a freestyle BMX bike. He joined Cirque du Soleil’s “Fascination” for Cirque’s tour of Japan in 1992. He was then commissioned to build a “German Wheel” act for the company, an act he performed for several years in Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam”. His engineering chops and creative energy led him to 'run away'…

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Ep.59: Chris Lashua: Creative Director & Founder, Cirque Mechanics - "The interconnectedness of the work being done by people is part of the image" (Audio) 42:20

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Chris spent most of his youth performing on a freestyle BMX bike. He joined Cirque du Soleil’s “Fascination” for Cirque’s tour of Japan in 1992. He was then commissioned to build a “German Wheel” act for the company, an act he performed for several years in Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam”. His engineering chops and creative energy led him to 'run away'…

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Ep.58: Ross Mollison: Impresario Extraordinaire, Spiegelworld - "We create the idea and then along the way we iterate as to what space it should go into" (Audio) 37:10

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Ross Mollison is the founder and Impresario Extraordinaire of Spiegelworld, the audacious entertainment and hospitality company behind the hit Las Vegas shows Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian, DISCOSHOW at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd, and The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City. Mollison spearheaded the creation of Spiegelworld’s fi…

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Ep.58: Ross Mollison: Impresario Extraordinaire, Spiegelworld - "We create the idea and then along the way we iterate as to what space it should go into" (Video) 37:10

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Ross Mollison is the founder and Impresario Extraordinaire of Spiegelworld, the audacious entertainment and hospitality company behind the hit Las Vegas shows Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian, DISCOSHOW at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd, and The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City. Mollison spearheaded the creation of Spiegelworld’s fi…

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Ep.57: David Mason: Founder,Mobile Mini Circus for Children - "Children need the art of being happy, joyful, hopeful and knowing and learning their bodies" (Video) 31:14

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For David Mason, laughter is an antidote to war. In 2002, he founded the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) in Afghanistan, dedicating his life to giving young Afghans an opportunity they’ve never had before: to explore their creative potential through a convergence of mind and body. Since then MMCC has been developed by creating a unique pedag…

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Ep.57: David Mason: Founder,Mobile Mini Circus for Children - "Children need the art of being happy, joyful, hopeful and knowing and learning their bodies" (Audio) 31:14

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For David Mason, laughter is an antidote to war. In 2002, he founded the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) in Afghanistan, dedicating his life to giving young Afghans an opportunity they’ve never had before: to explore their creative potential through a convergence of mind and body. Since then MMCC has been developed by creating a unique pedag…

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Ep.56: Lorena Martínez Mier: Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant - "Care is a space where your needs and concerns are validated" (Audio) 33:47

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Lorena Martínez Mier is a Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant. She has led impactful projects with organisations such as the British Council and the Mexican Cultural Ministry and collaborated on events, including the Veracruz Central American Ceremonies and the AlUla KSA Season 2023. Her career reflects her passion for…

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Ep.56: Lorena Martínez Mier: Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant - "Care is a space where your needs and concerns are validated" (Video) 33:47

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Lorena Martínez Mier is a Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant. She has led impactful projects with organisations such as the British Council and the Mexican Cultural Ministry and collaborated on events, including the Veracruz Central American Ceremonies and the AlUla KSA Season 2023. Her career reflects her passion for…

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Ep.55: Kim 'Busty Beatz' Bowers: Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist - "We always dream big, we’ve ticked off nearly everything. So now, let’s dream even bigger" (Video) 33:04

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Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers is a dynamic Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist, Music Dramaturg, and Performance Maker with over 25 years of fearless artistic creation. Of Xhosa heritage and based on Yuggera country, Kim crafts sonic experiences that blend disciplines, politics, and storytelling, amplifying voices often left unheard. At sixteen, she …

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Ep.55: Kim 'Busty Beatz' Bowers: Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist - "We always dream big, we’ve ticked off nearly everything. So now, let’s dream even bigger" (Audio) 33:04

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Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers is a dynamic Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist, Music Dramaturg, and Performance Maker with over 25 years of fearless artistic creation. Of Xhosa heritage and based on Yuggera country, Kim crafts sonic experiences that blend disciplines, politics, and storytelling, amplifying voices often left unheard. At sixteen, she …

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Ep.54: Peter Kalal: Cultural Strategist and Researcher - "If we're not going to support the arts and culture, then what are we all doing this for?" (Audio) 30:42

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Peter Kalal is a Brooklyn-based cultural strategist and researcher. At Arthur M. Cohen Advisors, he works with Fortune 500s, family offices, and cultural institutions to develop pioneering visions for the future that unlock growth while fostering wonder, connection, and possibility. Peter holds a PhD in German Studies from Columbia University, alon…

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Ep.54: Peter Kalal: Cultural Strategist and Researcher - "If we're not going to support the arts and culture, then what are we all doing this for?" (Video) 30:42

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Peter Kalal is a Brooklyn-based cultural strategist and researcher. At Arthur M. Cohen Advisors, he works with Fortune 500s, family offices, and cultural institutions to develop pioneering visions for the future that unlock growth while fostering wonder, connection, and possibility. Peter holds a PhD in German Studies from Columbia University, alon…

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Ep.53: Dr Madeline Taylor: Costume Maker and Designer, Researcher, Educator - "In the creative space, everybody's identity is so tied up to kind of the creative work that they're making" (Video) 36:55

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Dr Madeline Taylor is a costume maker and designer, researcher and educator who bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice. Starting as a bright-eyed costume trainee at 17, her research work draws on over two decades of professional experience spanning over 90 productions in theatre, dance, opera, circus and film across Australia a…

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Ep.53: Dr Madeline Taylor: Costume Maker and Designer, Researcher, Educator - "In the creative space, everybody's identity is so tied up to kind of the creative work that they're making" (Audio) 36:55

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Dr Madeline Taylor is a costume maker and designer, researcher and educator who bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice. Starting as a bright-eyed costume trainee at 17, her research work draws on over two decades of professional experience spanning over 90 productions in theatre, dance, opera, circus and film across Australia a…

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Ep.52: Carson Elrod: Professional Actor and Arts Advocate - "In the empty field, we have an opportunity to build something new" (Audio) 44:59

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Carson Elrod is a professional actor and arts advocate. In the past three decades, he originated roles on Broadway and has appeared on stages off-Broadway and regionally across the country. He's appeared in such notable films as Wedding Crashers and Kissing Jessica Stein and on myriad of well known television shows like 30Rock and Law & Order. In 2…

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Ep.52: Carson Elrod: Professional Actor and Arts Advocate - "In the empty field, we have an opportunity to build something new" (Video) 44:59

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Carson Elrod is a professional actor and arts advocate. In the past three decades, he originated roles on Broadway and has appeared on stages off-Broadway and regionally across the country. He's appeared in such notable films as Wedding Crashers and Kissing Jessica Stein and on myriad of well known television shows like 30Rock and Law & Order. In 2…

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Ep.51: André Lachance: Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil - “And the only way to confirm talent is to spend time with them” (Video) 33:36

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André Lachance is a world-renowned leader in human development. Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil, he is also a speaker, master facilitator and award-winning author. Throughout his international career, he has led hundreds of conferences and workshops in over 20 countries, inspiring organizations such as the Natio…

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Ep.51: André Lachance: Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil - “And the only way to confirm talent is to spend time with them” (Audio) 33:36

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André Lachance is a world-renowned leader in human development. Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil, he is also a speaker, master facilitator and award-winning author. Throughout his international career, he has led hundreds of conferences and workshops in over 20 countries, inspiring organizations such as the Natio…

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Ep.50: Sana Akram: Pakistani Urbanist, Media Maker, XR Creator - “I'm very much delighted by the idea of discovery” (Video) 44:22

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Sana Akram is a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, a Fulbright alum and an XR creator based in Toronto, Canada. In 2020, she graduated with an MS in Design and Urban Ecologies from Parsons School of Design, The New School, where she diversified her research-practice by implementing an interdisciplinary design approach. Her award-winning interactive d…

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Ep.50: Sana Akram: Pakistani Urbanist, Media Maker, XR Creator - “I'm very much delighted by the idea of discovery” (Audio) 44:22

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Sana Akram is a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, a Fulbright alum and an XR creator based in Toronto, Canada. In 2020, she graduated with an MS in Design and Urban Ecologies from Parsons School of Design, The New School, where she diversified her research-practice by implementing an interdisciplinary design approach. Her award-winning interactive d…

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Ep.49: Jacqui George: Project Director for World Stage Design 2025 - “Theatre is about connection” (Video) 28:29

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Jacqui is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025, co-produced by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and OISTAT. She played a key role in establishing SPAAs pioneering undergraduate program in the MENA region. Her professional credits include National Theatre Wales, NYT, Shared Experience, and international festivals from Shanghai to Berlin. A Se…

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Ep.49: Jacqui George: Project Director for World Stage Design 2025 - “Theatre is about connection” (Audio) 28:29

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Jacqui is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025, co-produced by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and OISTAT. She played a key role in establishing SPAAs pioneering undergraduate program in the MENA region. Her professional credits include National Theatre Wales, NYT, Shared Experience, and international festivals from Shanghai to Berlin. A Se…

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Ep.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Video) 35:54

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Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with th…

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Ep.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Audio) 35:54

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Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with th…

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Ep.47: Sofranie Trencia: Certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach - “I wish people would take the chance to say, Hey, I need help” (Audio) 36:47

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Sofranie is a certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach with a master's degree in Arts Management from HEC Montreal. A former world champion in Tae Kwon-Do, she won a bronze medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2001. With extensive experience as a Circus Artist and Jazz singer, Sofranie combines her diverse background in the performing …

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Ep.47: Sofranie Trencia: Certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach - “I wish people would take the chance to say, Hey, I need help” (Video) 36:47

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Sofranie is a certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach with a master's degree in Arts Management from HEC Montreal. A former world champion in Tae Kwon-Do, she won a bronze medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2001. With extensive experience as a Circus Artist and Jazz singer, Sofranie combines her diverse background in the performing …

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Ep.46: Ess Hödlmoser: Performance Artist and Author - “If you're going to make it as an artist, you have to get good at being uncomfortable” (Video) 42:59

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Ess Hödlmoser (they/he) is a Canadian performance artist and author. Ess’s award–winning circus acts have been shared on international stages like the 40th and 44th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, France’s Got Talent, the Moulin Rouge, and more. On screen, you might catch Ess as ‘CINDY’ on “The Boys”, ‘S’ on “Station 11”, and ‘M’ on “Motherl…

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Ep.46: Ess Hödlmoser: Performance Artist and Author - “If you're going to make it as an artist, you have to get good at being uncomfortable” (Audio) 42:59

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Ess Hödlmoser (they/he) is a Canadian performance artist and author. Ess’s award–winning circus acts have been shared on international stages like the 40th and 44th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, France’s Got Talent, the Moulin Rouge, and more. On screen, you might catch Ess as ‘CINDY’ on “The Boys”, ‘S’ on “Station 11”, and ‘M’ on “Motherl…

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Ep.45: Tiny Good: Director, Showtech Australia - “If a rigger won’t explain how or why something works, find a different one” (Audio) 41:19

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Tiny Good is a seasoned professional in rigging, staging, automation, and technical services, with over three decades of experience. As the founder of Showtech Australia in 1985, Tiny has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service in events ranging from local productions to global spectacles. A licensed Australian rigger and electrician,…

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Ep.45: Tiny Good: Director, Showtech Australia - “If a rigger won’t explain how or why something works, find a different one” (Video) 41:19

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Tiny Good is a seasoned professional in rigging, staging, automation, and technical services, with over three decades of experience. As the founder of Showtech Australia in 1985, Tiny has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service in events ranging from local productions to global spectacles. A licensed Australian rigger and electrician,…

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Ep.44: Nadia Adame: Artistic Director and Choreographer - “Finding a collaboration and understanding in each others bodies is extremely rich” (Video) 37:26

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Nadia is an actress, writer, and award winning dancer & choreographer. She trained in flamenco and ballet at the Royal Conservatory of Dance and Drama in Madrid, Spain, and earned her BA in Theatre at the University of Colorado in the US. When Nadia was 14 she was in a car accident that injured her spinal cord and which requires her to walk with a …

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Ep.44: Nadia Adame: Artistic Director and Choreographer - “Finding a collaboration and understanding in each others bodies is extremely rich” (Audio) 37:26

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Nadia is an actress, writer, and award winning dancer & choreographer. She trained in flamenco and ballet at the Royal Conservatory of Dance and Drama in Madrid, Spain, and earned her BA in Theatre at the University of Colorado in the US. When Nadia was 14 she was in a car accident that injured her spinal cord and which requires her to walk with a …

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Ep.43: Sarah Davison: Director, Casting & Performance - “If you're honest in your emotions and storytelling, the audience will feel it with you” (Audio) 32:37

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Davison started her formal training as a dancer with her mother in Toulouse, France. After multiple prizes on the National scene, she obtained her degree in dance and choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at the age of 16. Sarah started her professional performance career with several neo-classical and jazz companies in Fra…

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Ep.43: Sarah Davison: Director, Casting & Performance - “If you're honest in your emotions and storytelling, the audience will feel it with you” (Video) 32:37

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Davison started her formal training as a dancer with her mother in Toulouse, France. After multiple prizes on the National scene, she obtained her degree in dance and choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at the age of 16. Sarah started her professional performance career with several neo-classical and jazz companies in Fra…

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Ep.42: Dani Ironside: Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare - "I want to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported” (Video) 29:24

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Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, and Belvoir. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design for Theatre and Television from Charles Sturt University, and her leadership is built on a deep understanding of theatre produ…

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Ep.42: Dani Ironside: Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare - "I want to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported” (Audio) 29:24

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Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, and Belvoir. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design for Theatre and Television from Charles Sturt University, and her leadership is built on a deep understanding of theatre produ…

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Ep.41: Alex Mecklenburg: Leadership and Change Coach & Consultant - “Success is overrated—we should focus more on progress” (Audio) 40:38

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Alex is an experienced, provocative business coach, working with founders, C-suite and leadership teams to truly understand and shape their own vision. She helps them to create powerful stories that allow them to leap but also design the behaviours, practices and actionable roadmaps that are needed to bring their vision alive. Her work has helped o…

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Ep.41: Alex Mecklenburg: Leadership and Change Coach & Consultant - “Success is overrated—we should focus more on progress” (Video) 40:38

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Alex is an experienced, provocative business coach, working with founders, C-suite and leadership teams to truly understand and shape their own vision. She helps them to create powerful stories that allow them to leap but also design the behaviours, practices and actionable roadmaps that are needed to bring their vision alive. Her work has helped o…

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Ep.40: Carmen Morgan: Founder and Director of artEquity - "Without the arts, social justice work faces headwinds; with the arts, it gains momentum and creativity" (Video) 32:46

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Carmen Morgan is a national activist leading conversations at the forefront of the field on equity, inclusion, and racial justice issues. She is the founder and director of artEquity, a national organization that provides tools, resources, and training to support the intersections of art and activism. She has provided leadership development and org…

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Ep.40: Carmen Morgan: Founder and Director of artEquity - "Without the arts, social justice work faces headwinds; with the arts, it gains momentum and creativity" (Audio) 32:46

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Carmen Morgan is a national activist leading conversations at the forefront of the field on equity, inclusion, and racial justice issues. She is the founder and director of artEquity, a national organization that provides tools, resources, and training to support the intersections of art and activism. She has provided leadership development and org…

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Ep.39: Dawn Dennis: Executive Director for Client Experience, Pico Middle East - “Nothing is impossible—except defying gravity or physics” (Video) 43:37

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Dawn, a Las Vegas native, has over 30 years of experience in the Events, Exhibition, and Entertainment industries. She has managed a wide range of events globally, from Olympic Games sponsor operations to large casino property openings in Macao. With a career spanning Asia and the Middle East, she has led diverse teams to deliver exceptional client…

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Ep.39: Dawn Dennis: Executive Director for Client Experience, Pico Middle East - “Nothing is impossible—except defying gravity or physics” (Audio) 43:37

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Dawn, a Las Vegas native, has over 30 years of experience in the Events, Exhibition, and Entertainment industries. She has managed a wide range of events globally, from Olympic Games sponsor operations to large casino property openings in Macao. With a career spanning Asia and the Middle East, she has led diverse teams to deliver exceptional client…

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Ep.38: Jack Marsh: Artistic Director & Circus Consultant - “At its best we all just roll up our sleeves, and get a whole lot of things done and out comes something magical” (Video) 32:10

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Jack Marsh began his circus career with Circus Flora in 1986 when he was just two years old: he rode a Clydesdale also named Jack. Marsh has since served the company through his juggling, acrobatics, and creative energy. After working as a corporate attorney in New York, Marsh ran away to re-join the circus, inspired to help Circus Flora create new…

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Ep.38: Jack Marsh: Artistic Director & Circus Consultant - “At its best we all just roll up our sleeves, and get a whole lot of things done and out comes something magical” (Audio) 32:10

6M ago32:10

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Jack Marsh began his circus career with Circus Flora in 1986 when he was just two years old: he rode a Clydesdale also named Jack. Marsh has since served the company through his juggling, acrobatics, and creative energy. After working as a corporate attorney in New York, Marsh ran away to re-join the circus, inspired to help Circus Flora create new…