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Know Your WorthThe Magic That Happens When You Keep Showing UpIn this episode I chat with my friend Andrew Norlen @anorlen about his incredible journey of self discovery, becoming a published author, and starting his non - profit Braving The Business @bravingthebusiness
I hope you leave this episode feeling inspired to never give up on your dreams and passions, and know that you can't connect the dots moving forward, you can only connect them looking back :)
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2023-11-201h 01
The Artist PivotEp 511 - Andrew Norlen: CONNECTING THE DOTSSpeaking with author, actor, and artist Andrew Norlen led me to these takeaways. First, people tend to see you before you see yourself. They can see your talents and greatness before you do, and it can be hard to believe them when they tell you, but once you do believe you can put yourself out into the world. Second, don’t judge yourself too hard on your journey, give yourself grace and trust that the dots will eventually be connected. And finally more for me does not mean less for you, more means I get to experience a different ve...
2023-08-161h 24
The Bradshaw EffectALL STARS (Feat. Andrew Norlen)Created and hosted by Cavan Hendron, The Bradshaw Effect breaks down and discusses how the ideal Carrie Bradshaw lifestyle from Sex and the City isn't always the reality of living in the concrete jungle of New York.
In this episode, Cavan sits down with Andrew Norlen to discuss his journey to New York, his upcoming book, and Braving the Business.
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Braving the Business
When The Lights Are Bright Again
2023-08-0240 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenRemember What You Saw with Diamond Essence WhiteIn this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable, Diamond Essence White. (We actually recorded this episode in the spring of 2021—so I am beyond excited to finally share her story, her point of view, and her power with all of you!) Diamond and I discuss her childhood, the March On Broadway, her activism, her very personal experiences with racism in the workplace during her time at Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway. She shares her heart with us with grace and honesty. You don't want to miss a moment of Diamond's inspiring conversation wi...
2022-02-011h 02
WCBS Author TalksChapter 200: Alexis Sicklick, Andrew Norlen, Uncle John Javna, Gordy Megroz & Marta McDowellWe celebrate our 200th chapter with an episode jam packed with books perfect for giving this holiday season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-1746 min
Curtain Call Podcast162 - When The Lights Are Bright AgainAndrew Norlen is a New York-based artist and performer, most recently on stage in the national touring company of Broadway’s Kinky Boots. During lockdown, when Andrew was at a loss as to what his performing career was going to look like when things opened up, if indeed they were ever going to open up, and when he’d ever get back to see the people he loved and worked with...he felt he needed to do something to both get creative, express himself and serve as a catharsis to acknowledge and work through the feelings he and his fello...
2021-11-2346 min
Cindy AdamsAndrew Norlen and Matthew Murphy | 11-21-2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2125 minCindy AdamsCindy Adams | 11-21-2021Today on The Cindy Adams Show: Broadway is on Cindy's mind as she sits down with creator Andrew Norlen and photographer Matthew Murphy as they take her behind the curtain for their new book "When The Lights Are Bright Again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2152 min
The Broadway Belters PodcastWhen The Lights Are Bright Again (feat. Andrew Norlen)Hey strangers! It's been a minute but we are back! This week I sat down with Andrew Norlen to learn more about his process for creating the book 'When The Lights Are Bright Again'.
It began as an artist’s desperate desire to express himself inside a worldwide pandemic, but in one year’s time it has grown into a theater industry and country-wide outlet for healing, grief, justice, and hope in the theater community during the pandemic.
When The Lights Are Bright Again immortalizes the stories, struggles, and successes of an industry that was first...
2021-11-0452 min
Built For The Stage PodcastAndrew Norlen - When the Lights are Bright AgainAndrew Norlen / @anorlenIt began as an artist’s desperate desire to express himself inside a worldwide pandemic, but in one year’s time it has grown into a theater industry and country-wide outlet for healing, grief, justice, and hope in the theater community—and beyond!When The Lights Are Bright Again immortalizes the stories, struggles, and successes of an industry that was first to be shut down and one of the last to return.Andrew Norlen weaves 200+ letters from Broadway theater veterans, devout theater goers, teenage dreamers aching for their day in the sp...
2021-11-0125 min
It's Okay Not to Be OkayIt’s Okay Not to be Okay Episode 15: Andrew NorlenAndrew Norlen Returns - It’s Okay Not to be Okay : Closure--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kimberly-louvin/support
2021-06-281h 05It's Okay Not to Be OkayIt’s Okay Not to be Okay Episode 2 : Andrew NorlenAndrew Norlen - New York / Gresham Based Actor, Writer, SpeakerJoin us connect and hear from Alumni - Andrew Norlen - about what it's been like to be brave, vulnerable, and make it thru life amidst a pandemic.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kimberly-louvin/support
2021-06-281h 22It's Okay Not to Be OkayIt’s Okay Not to be Okay Episode 1 : Andrew NorlenJoin us connect and hear from Alumni - Andrew Norlen - about what it's been like to be brave, vulnerable, and make it thru life amidst a pandemic.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kimberly-louvin/support
2021-06-281h 22
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenHumanize It with Khori PetinaudIn this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with a new friend who is the epitome of kindness, empathy and is quite honestly the best dancer on Broadway—Khori Petinaud! This episode brings us back—along with Robyn Hurder's episode—to celebrate Mother's Day with these two extraordinary women/mothers and also—celebrate SEASON TWO of Everyday Heroes returning, after a three month break. Khori and I chat about her covid-19/2020 pregnancy, loss, birth and new life, growing up in sports yet always knowing that dance was her calling and how important it is that...
2021-05-081h 11
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenLead With Love with Robyn HurderIn this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with the force-of-nature that is Robyn Hurder! This episode brings us back—along with Khori Petinaud's episode—to celebrate Mother's Day with these two extraordinary women/mothers and also, celebrate season two of Everyday Heroes returning, after a three month break. Robyn and I talk about everything from her ditching school for a week to test the waters of the Broadway scene in NYC as an eager and passionate teenager, to this last year of intense change, spent at home with her husband Clyde and son...
2021-05-071h 27
The EnsemblistCreativity in Coronavirus (When The Lights Are Bright Again - feat. Andrew Norlen, Stephanie Bissonnette, Brittany Conigatti, Jake Ryan Flynn, Amanda LaMotte, Kevin Raponey, Gabriella Sorrentino)Nearly one year ago, Broadway went dark, leading to the longest emergency shutdown in Broadway’s 150 year legacy. Born out of this extended intermission have been a handful of grassroots movements to support those impacted within the theatre community. “When The Lights Are Bright Again,” by and for Broadway professionals, is a creative response to the shutdown, with 90% of proceeds benefiting The Actors Fund.We are privileged to present six touching letters to be featured in “When The Lights Are Bright Again,” immortalizing this unprecedented time in history. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2021-02-1122 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenThe Heart of a Diva with Marissa RosenI have been wanting Marissa to be on the show for months, and we have finally made it happen and I couldn't be anymore excited for you to hear from this light of a woman! We catch each other up on our families lives and covid—of course—and she shares how special and needed this time of slowing down has been for her soul. We discuss the storming of the capitol and her own anger and helplessness surrounding our countries current divide. We reminisce about her many years in the incredible show DIVA! in NYC...
2021-01-171h 09
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenSomeone Needs Your Glitter with MiMi ScardullaThis is a really special one for me! I know I always say that, and it is true, every guest I have is special, but this is MiMi—my best friend! It seems fitting that I started this podcast—19 episodes ago, in February—with my other best friend Catalina, and this is how we are ending the year now, with MiMi. My people are my everything and when you listen you will understand just what I mean. I fully cried my way right through this incredible interview. I can't wait for you to hear her heart, her inspir...
2020-12-311h 24
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenLiving My Life for Me with Michelle ParkinsIn this episode I sit down with my Aunt Michelle two days after Christmas! I have not had the ability to sit down face—to—face with one of my guests in over 10 months, so this was a special treat to interview her and her wife—my Aunt Lisa— while they joined our Covid pod for the holidays. We discuss her time in the Navy, her relationship with her mom, her coming out story, her senior year of high school when she lived on her own, family dynamics, shame, love, race, women supporting women, and her journey with her...
2020-12-3051 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenLove Never Fails with Lisa ConnerIn this episode I sit down with my Aunt Lisa the day after Christmas! I have not had the ability to sit down face to face with one of my guests in over 10 months, so this was a special treat to interview her and her wife Michelle while they joined our Covid pod for the holidays. We talk about her high school days, her first marriage to a man, her coming out journey, the dynamics of being queer in our family, sexual abuse, shame, regret, and above all else - love. I am so excited to -finally...
2020-12-2837 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenExercising Empathy with Alejandra ParrillaThis hero of mine has been a pillar in my life for over eight years. Ale embodies kindness, strength, and compassion. Her and I became fast friends our freshman year of undergrad and she continues to change my life as our friendship grows and changes over the years. In this conversation, we sit down (over FaceTime of course!) to catch up and discuss her journey over the last few years, and her big decision to move back home—to Miami—earlier this year, that was before Covid arrived and changed her plans. We talk about find...
2020-12-101h 01
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenClose That Book, Write a New One with Leanne MarshallVOTE! If there was one word to describe the importance of this episode, it would be to vote! In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down over FaceTime with one of my dear friends from across the pond, Leanne! Leanne is a performer, dancer, singer, actor, personal trainer and fitness professional and above all else - one of the hardest working and tenacious souls I have ever met! Originally from the Midlands in England and currently residing in London, we jumped right into the nitty-gritty of what our upcoming election means to he...
2020-10-311h 02
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenTomorrow is Promised to No One with Karen NascembeniThis is 47 minutes and 46 seconds you need to hear! In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Karen. The trials, trauma, hardship, loss and pain she has had to endure this year have been unfathomably devastating, however, as you will hear when you listen, Karen is a fighter. Karen is a warrior throughout a year where not only the world has been turned upside down -because of this worldwide pandemic we are in- but because after nearly approaching death in the hospital with Covid-19 herself, Karen woke up to the news that she had lost three of...
2020-10-2147 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenThere is a Way with Zoe UnkovichVOTE! If there was one word to describe the importance of this episode, it would be to vote! In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down over FaceTime with one of my dear friends from my time at sea, Zoe! Zoe is a performer, dancer, singer, actor, and above all else - one of the most generous and kind hearted souls I’ve ever come in contact with! Originally from Melbourne Australia, we jump right into the nitty-gritty of what it means for her to be married to an American, live in Ca...
2020-10-131h 03
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenCome to the Table with Brandi PorterIn this episode I sit down with college friend, Brandi Porter. Black Lives Matter, and during this very important time, movement and tipping point in our history and future, I think it is vital for those of us with privilege to pivot our hearts, minds, and energy toward how we can help our black brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn and absorb everything Brandi has to share today. The only way we can empathize is by listening and taking action. We must do more than just be kind and loving, that isn't enough...
2020-06-241h 26
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenStand Up with Debra WaltonIn this episode I sit down with the incredible, Deb Walton. Black Lives Matter, and during this very important time, movement and tipping point in our history and future, I think it is vital for those of us with privilege to pivot our hearts, minds, and energy toward how we can help our black brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn and absorb everything Deb has to share today. The only way we can empathize is by listening and taking action. We must do more than just be kind and loving, that isn't enough...
2020-06-171h 28
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenPlaying My "Part" with Thomasina GrossIn this episode I sit down with my dear friend, Thomasina Gross. Black Lives Matter, and during this very important time, movement and tipping point in our history and future, I think it is vital for those of us with privilege to pivot our hearts, minds, and energy toward how we can help our black brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn and absorb everything Thommi has to share today. The only way we can empathize is by listening and taking action. We must do more than just be kind and loving, that isn't...
2020-06-161h 23
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenNumbness, Anger, then Fear with Alex HairstonIn this episode I sit down with the beautiful, Alex Hairston. Black Lives Matter, and during this very important time, movement and tipping point in our history and future, I think it is vital for those of us with privilege to pivot our hearts, minds, and energy toward how we can help our black brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to listen, learn and absorb everything Alex has to share today. The only way we can empathize is by listening and taking action. We must do more than just be kind and loving, that isn't enough...
2020-06-151h 10
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenConfronting Visibility with Kelsee Sweigard - PART 2This is the 2nd half of my incredible conversation with the absolute light that is, Kelsee Sweigard! After crossing paths last winter, after joining the closing cast of the Kinky Boots nat'l tour, I fell madly in love with the talent and soul that is this hero of mine! Here in part 2, Kelsee gives us some more insight into what she is doing to navigate this difficult time. We discuss our time together on the road with Kinky Boots, her time on the RENT nat'l tour and she shares inspiring words for the next generation of women! I am s...
2020-05-1143 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenConfronting Visibility with Kelsee Sweigard - PART 1In our first two part episode, I sit down with the powerhouse that is, Kelsee Sweigard. After crossing paths last winter, after joining the closing cast of the Kinky Boots nat'l tour, I fell madly in love with the talent and soul that is this hero of mine! In part 1, Kelsee gives us some insight into what she is doing to navigate this difficult time. We discuss everything from who we are - beyond what we do, white privilege, feminism, her time on the RENT nat'l tour and her own shame resilience shield! I am so excited to share...
2020-05-1156 min
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Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenThe Business of Patience with Gayle SeayIn this episode I sit down with NYC casting director and friend, Gayle Seay. While maintaining social distancing from Oregon to her home in New Jersey, Gayle and I discuss how she's finding peace during this time, what its like to be a woman in a position of power in showbiz and a little bit of Tiger King! She shares the story of when show business chose her and the defining moment when casting directing changed her trajectory. Join us as we discuss representation, women and the importance of continuing to learn, while still honing your artistry. I can't w...
2020-04-2448 min
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenDemanding The Life I Desired with Ta'Nika GibsonA story of incredible resilience and strength. Ta'Nika Gibson grew up in the foster care system and a series of tumultuous households. However, she never accepted the cards she was dealt. She choose education, unconditional love and kindness at every turn, refusing to be another statistic. Her life changed, only for the better, when she was 17 years old and has been full steam ahead ever since! Ta'Nika and I met 7 years ago and having this opportunity to catch up and hear, first hand, how ferociously she has manifested a career in the industry is nothing short of a miracle...
2020-04-111h 18
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenRebuilding Our Consciousness with Merrill PeifferIn the midst of self-distancing, quarantine and a world changed by the outbreak of Covid-19, I "sit down" with dear friend, Merrill Peiffer. From the comfort of our own homes, using the gift of technology, we discuss the virus, how we are copping and what we can do moving forward to heal our hearts and our earth. We reminisce of our Dancing Queen days together and Merrill shares her beautiful, empathetic soul with the generosity and effortless gravitas I've come to know and love so much. She's been an inspiration and a hero since the day I met her...
2020-03-281h 15
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenDeliberate Fearlessness with Lynda DeFuriaWelcome back! On this episode I sit down with close friend and colleague, Lynda DeFuria. We dive into creating your own work, while surviving the hustle of NYC. Lynda gives us a glimpse into her busy, but abundantly fulfilling schedule. She's balancing teaching, auditioning, running a theatre company and outreach while still making it a priority to carve out space and time for herself. We talk feminism, paving the way for the next generation of girls, the importance of therapy and our time together on tour with Kinky Boots. She is one of my heroes, and I can't wait...
2020-03-111h 31
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenObserving Anxiety with Interest with Gabi CarrubbaIn this episode I sit down with my dear friend, Gabrielle Carrubba. We talk about her daily battle with anxiety, intersectional feminism, what it's like being a leading lady on Broadway 8 times a week and finding content while still remaining hungry for whats next. I can't wait for you all to hear her incredible insights! And check her out as Zoe in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway! FOLLOW: Gabi - @gabrielle.carrubbaFEEDBACK: Check out another episode to hear from the rest of my amazing heroes, and d...
2020-02-261h 30
Everyday Heroes with Andrew NorlenOvercoming Adversity with Catalina GagliotiWelcome to Everyday Heroes! This is the pilot episode of our new series. In this episode: I sit down with my best friend and roommate, Catalina Gaglioti. We discuss family, New York City life, mental illness, a woman's right to choose and so much more! This girl has changed my life and I am so proud and humbled that she is willing to share her incredible story of resilience with the world! Enjoy! Now get listening! FOLLOW: Cat - @catgaglioti FEEDBACK: Check out another episode...
2020-02-1249 min