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Headsmack: Conversations with MisfitsBrandon Coleman Jr / Branding OG. Founder. CEO. Author. SpeakerA Branding's OG - 50 Years in the industryIn this engaging conversation, Brandon Coleman Jr. shares his unique journey from being a young athlete to becoming a branding expert. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the influence of a beloved TV show and the wisdom of mentors. The discussion emphasizes the importance of curiosity, gratitude, and seizing opportunities in life and business. In this conversation, Paul Povolni and Brandon Coleman Jr. explore the significance of gratefulness, the importance of brand alignment, and the evolution of branding and...2025-01-061h 04
Breaking the Wall Podcast121. Live Interview with Brandon Cournay and the UNCSA Summer Dance Professional Studies StudentsFor our first LIVE podcast interview, I got to chat with my friend and fellow UNCSA Summer Workshop teacher Brandon Cournay.In our #Brandon2Brandon conversation, we dive into the benefits of networking early on, what to look for in a dance job, and how to develope skills/interests outside of the studio that you're interested in. Today, you can't just be a dancer. Finding other work that supports your role as a dancer is a must do.About BrandonBrandon Cournay has performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and with...2024-07-251h 08Breaking the Wall Podcast113. Navigating an Early NYC Dance Career with Hannah WeinmasterA lot of the time on this podcast, I speak with artists who are established or moved onto other aspects of their career. I'm excited to have Hannah on the podcast today because she is approaching her three year anniversary of NYC living.In this episode, Hannah talks about her journey so far, what she recommends for dancer's who are interested in moving to NYC, and what she didn't expect when she moved here.Hannah Weinmaster graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Dance. As a...2024-03-2038 minBreaking the Wall Podcast105. The Big Five Personality Types with Danny ColemanI'm in Phoenix for the weekend celebrating my little brother, Connor Coleman. BUT I was hanging out with my older brother Danny and we started diving into the different personality types we work with. The conversation was too good NOT to record.See where you fall in the Big Five Personality Types HEREAbout Danny:As a trainer and coach for 12+ years, I learned that it didn’t matter how knowledgeable I was or how many certifications I got unless I understood people.I became obsessed with psychology and behavior change. I re...2024-03-0848 minBreaking the Wall Podcast97. The 5 Signs to Stop Pursuing a Company or ShowBooking a job is tough process. As a dancer you either know the struggle or will know the struggle at some point. In some cases, we get so close to booking a job or are always getting cut before the last round. But how long do we go through this process before we move on to another focus? How do we tell the difference between when someone leading us on and when the timing just isn't right?In this episode, Brandon talks about 5 signs to look out for when things aren't resulting in a job. He talk...2023-10-1120 minBreaking the Wall Podcast96. The 3 Reasons Your Parent Payroll is Hurting YouEarly on in our careers we can get stuck in this mindset of never feeling like we have enough resources. For some dancers, they have the privilege and opportunity to start their careers with the financial security thanks to their parents, guardians, or someone else who helps fund their career early on. Although this is nice and softens the blow of diving into the real world, it could become a crutch that keeps dancers from fully committing themselves to the career they dream about.In this episode, Brandon talks about why it's not always beneficial to have...2023-10-0318 minBreaking the Wall Podcast95. 4 Ways to Play the Long GameI think one of the main reason dancer's don't continue to pursue a career in dance is because they get defeated before they even start. We face a lot of rejection early on and can't always see the bigger picture when it comes to a successful career.In this episode, Brandon shares 4 ways dancers can stop living in the short term losses and focus on the long term success. Through consistency, awareness, and adaptability, dancers can stay present in their careers without feeling defeated by a wave of rejection.Interested in working with Brandon? 2023-09-1218 minBreaking the Wall Podcast94. The Value of Turning Down a JobSometimes, it's just a no for me dog.Early in our careers we tend to audition for every and any job. We're stacking ourselves against other dancers who are just graduating as well as dancers who have been in the field for years. In all the craziness, we don't always stop to ask if the jobs were auditioning for are right for us.In an effort to unsubscribe from the "a job is a job" mentality, Brandon talks about why you should say no to a job. In this episode, he talks about four filters...2023-09-0517 minBreaking the Wall Podcast93. Buy Your Way In: Paying For Classes and WorkshopsBefore we graduate or enter the dance field, the world can feel pretty black and white: Dancer goes to an auditon, dancer gets job. In reality, I’ve found this is rarely the case and more often than not, the people on the other side of the table are hiring people they know through workshops, classes, and other long term relationships.I also know that money can be a sensitive subject for dancers and the thought of spending more money on training and experiences after you graduate is hard for dancers to grasp.In this ep...2023-08-2915 minBreaking the Wall Podcast92. Finding Consistency After a Long BreakWe all navigate our careers in our own time. Some of us find that we love to dance but don't see it as a viable career option right away and decide to take some time off. Dispite what you're hard core ballet teacher has told you, you can always take a break and get back into dance. How you do it safely and consistently is the real question.In this episode, Brandon talks about how to navigate your reentry into the dance world. Through Ihis own experience with taking time away, Brandon shares three things dancers can...2023-08-0915 minBreaking the Wall Podcast91. It's Not That Deep - When the Career Becomes too SeriousThe wildness of a dance career comes in waves. Between shows, auditions, class, and anything else that can fill our days, we can go for weeks without having a full day off. As we go through these motions, we can start to feel the weight of our careers. In this episode, Brandon shares three ways he finds useful to simplify the role we play as dancers. Through these mindset shifts we can make space for more joy and less intimidating stress in our busy day to day lives.Interested in working with Brandon? ...2023-08-0118 minBreaking the Wall Podcast90. Freelance Thriving with Christine FloresThe freelance life is no joke. It takes time, energy, and a drive that isn't for everyone. However, if you're able to stick it out, you could have a stellar career like Christine Flores.In this episode, I chat with my good friend and Freelance Queen of NYC, Christine Flores. We talk about the schedule of a freelancer, how we'll never like auditions, and the importance of listening to what you want to do and keeping an open mind.Christine Flores is originally from Toronto, Ontario and has been working with Pam Tanowitz since 2016. She...2023-07-2544 minBreaking the Wall Podcast89. The Surprise Day OffThe life of a dancer is a busy one. We use a lot of energy physically and mentally each day and can get into routines that don't allow a lot of rest. However, every once in a while we get hit with a random day off and are left searching for ideas of how to fill it.In this episode, Brandon talks about his best practices when it comes to taking advantage of a day off. It's important that dancers find an array of restorative activities they can implement when they have the time to so they...2023-07-1813 minBreaking the Wall Podcast88. Debating an ApprenticeshipOne of the more common job offers for dancers fresh out of school is and apprenticeship. These positions have varying responsibilities form one company to the next but you can't know what to expect until you're in it....right?In this episode, Brandon talks about what to consider before accepting a role as an apprentice. What questions should you ask up front and what experience are you looking to have? We step into these positions with specific goals or hopeful outcomes. What do you need to figure out so you can have a positive experience and avoid...2023-07-1113 minBreaking the Wall Podcast87. The Bright Side of Under/UnemploymentUnfortunately, getting a job as a dancer is not the easiest process straight out of college and many dancers will find themselves without work right away. Although this is true, how can dancers find the bright side of the time they have?In this episode, Brandon talks about the highlights of being under or unemployed and the unique opportunities this situation presents. He dives into his own journey and talks about how he used the time to prepare and push Ihis career forward. This career is full of ups and downs, how we spend out time in...2023-07-0414 minBreaking the Wall Podcast86. Considering Post-Grad Training ProgramsThe options after we graduate or enter the workforce are numerous. For some, the need to fill gaps in training or education bring them to a variety of training programs in order to book the jobs they want.As useful as these programs are, they come with a cost. Between the time, money, and energy commitment, these programs may not be suited for everyone.In this episode, Brandon ways the cost of training programs and highlights some major components that dancers should consider before they register for them. Each program is different and each will c...2023-06-2716 minBreaking the Wall Podcast85. Making Auditions FunAuditions are one of the most stressful parts of being a professional dancer. For many, especially at the beginning, auditions are the main way to book a job. Between the high stakes and poor conditions that can come with an audition environment, it's easy to feel burned out or avoid this process all together. In this episode, Brandon talks about how to make an audition fun. Through his own experience, he shares five ways to not only make an audition environment bearable, but actually fun to be in. If auditions are a barrier to the jobs we...2023-06-0618 minBreaking the Wall PodcastEmbracing the Mundane Artist LifeAs artist and performers, we get to do some pretty exciting work. We tour the world, perform on the biggest stages, and get to create work that does not exist in the world. These however are the highlights of the career but not necessarily the norm.In this episode, Brandon talks about the mundane life of the performer and how we can stay engaged in our work. The life of an artist is challenging and dancers need to check in with how their needs are being met and if/when to find fulfillment elsewhere.How can...2023-04-0620 minBreaking the Wall PodcastBuilding an Anti-Fragile Career: Part 2A part of building a sustainable career means being able to do consistent work. Sometimes that means making the work yourself while you wait for work to show up on your doorstep. The challenges of this career are guaranteed but how we deal with them is up to the individual. In part two of this episode, Brandon continues to shares how to build a career that is sustainable through the highs and lows. To build a more sustainable career we need to:1. Give ourselves many different experiences early on2. Celebrate both the big and...2023-03-2817 minBreaking the Wall PodcastBuilding an Anti-Fragile Career: Part 1Growing up as dancers, we hear a variety of messages about what to expect in our careers. Teachers, parents, and other mentors tell us how our time is limited, how how competitive the field is, and how only the strongest survive. This does have some truth to it however, this kind of thinking can lead to some limiting ideas that might hold us back from thriving in this career. In this episode, Brandon shares how to build a career that is sustainable through the highs and lows. To build a more sustainable career we need to:2023-03-2121 min