Living and working in Chicago, multi-hyphenate artist Austin Ryan Hunt has had his fair share of professional highs and mental wellness struggles. From the unknowns of the pandemic to the "big break" casting moments, Austin and Emily explore how to maintain tenacity and joy in an art form that can often be fickle. Emily and Austin discuss actor training, finding the play in the profession (and outside of it), and wrestle with the question, "Is this all community theatre?". Austin discusses how he has found and defines success as a performer, and also explains why he has so many plants!

Show Notes: The Artist’s Way Julia Cameron

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You Are a Badass with Money- Jen Sincero 

Chelsea Wilson is a Broadway voice teacher who has taken social media by storm. She has served as a vocal coach on Broadway in shows like School of Rock and Phantom of the Opera. Her students have gone on to be Elphaba on Broadway just to name on big one-

She is a force of wisdom and sits down with Emily to talk about how to learn to love what you do, self attuning, and how those who are most successful in the industry will champion you instead of tear you down.

Chelsea and Emily discuss perfectionism, comparison and authenticity in the performing arts world. Chelsea shares vulnerable moments in her career and reminds us all that there is a million ways to find success in the performing arts field.

If you are on Tik Tok, I highly recommend finding Chelsea @Chelseasings where she gives you so many FREE tips and strategies for singing musical theatre. If you want more, and why wouldn’t you, you can check out her website and book with her and her team for more in-depth training. AND if you happen to be a teen or know a teen preparing for college auditions, Chelsea and her team have a whole project to get them prepped and ready and confident and killing it.

TikTok: singwithchelsea

https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/

Insta:@bwayvocalcoach

@chwils

Annelise Kitching is a NYC-based actor, singer and voice over artist.

Annelise joins the Thank You, Places Podcast to discuss the benefit of being deeply honest with yourself and others.

Annelise and Emily discuss the new normal of influencers vs. actors in the commercial world and coming to terms with the social media shift in the business. And she gives listeners some tips for moving from theatre acting into film acting.

Annelise shares her structures for success as an actor living in New York City. She emphasizes the empowerment that comes with consistency and the benefit of being very prepared.

@annelise.kitching

https://linktr.ee/annelisekitching

Hayden Gray is a Dallas-based podcaster, business owner, director & actor.

Hayden joins the Thank You, Places Podcast to discuss the musical theatre industry, being sad in NYC and creating your own podcast.

Hayden and Emily explore motivation, imposter syndrome and the importance of self-trust.

Hayden provides insight into how to find success as a creative that is authentic to you.

@your_authentic_voice

@podcasting.for.visionaries

@haydenandsons

Bingley is not for sale. 

Lauren Urso is a Dallas-based actor, voice teacher and mental health activist. Lauren joins the Thank You, Places Podcast to discuss the prestigious MT program to NYC pipeline, sustainability in the musical theatre industry, & being in charge of your own success. Lauren and Emily explore what shifted in their careers when they got out of the “survival mode” of being an actor. Lauren shares why she decided to leave NYC and what it means to prioritize happiness.

@your_authentic_voice

@laureneurso

Link to sign up for the upcoming Belting Masterclass on August 2nd: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=26513294

Link to subscribe to emails to be the first to know about upcoming Masterclasses: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b605ffb892e3b3e9c52cc0

Stefani Paige is a Nashville-based actor, producer & mother. Stefani joins the Thank You, Places Podcast to discuss inner child vs inner adult desires, why it is okay to want attention, &navigating motherhood with artistry. Stefani and Emily explore what it means to “be seen” as an artist in big ways and small. Stefani shares how she created her own peaceful landing place through craigslist. Yes, you read that right. 

@stefani.page

Thank You, Places host and creator Emily P. Faith discusses the fallacy with the old saying "you have to pay your dues"- especially when your 30. She breaks down sweeping floors & getting coffee- AND why you can stop. Emily shares her perspective on the idea of "emerging artists" and how that title limits how others see you and more importantly, how you see yourself. 

@thankyouplacespodcast

Avery-Jai Andrews is a DFW-based artistic director, dancer and art-maker. Avery-Jai joins the Thank You, Places Podcast to discuss being a resource for younger artists, leadership and the boundaries that come with both. Avery-Jai and Emily share a love for the Artists Way and Julia Cameron, and a complicated relationship with nonprofit performance organizations. Avery-Jai shares her perspective on unconditional love and how it impacts her artistry.

Insta: @aveand @agoraartistsdtx @artsmission

https://www.artsmissionoc.org/