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Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing PodcastEp.141 - Conversation First. Pipeline Follows. - Evan DunnIn this episode of Future Fuzz, Vince Quinn dives into the power of experimentation with Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at Titan X. Evan shares why embracing strategic failure is essential to sharpening your go-to-market approach, and how most companies rely too heavily on assumptions and stale ICPs instead of real-time feedback. The conversation unpacks how founders can adopt a scientific mindset to sales and marketing, the underestimated power of cold calling, and why building tight feedback loops through direct human conversation is more vital than ever in an AI-heavy world. If you're tired of vague vibes and want...
2025-12-0525 min
Spirits and Stories With Donald DunnBreaking the Addiction to Power: Evan Jaqua and the Solutions Party
In this episode of Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn, Donald sits down with Evan Jaqua, founder of the Solutions Party, for a refreshingly honest and idea-driven conversation about the future of democracy. From his global experiences in technology, aviation, and international business, Evan shares how his travels across Japan, China, South America, and the U.S. shaped his vision for a system that works for the people—not the politicians.
Together, they tackle everything from political addiction to power, restoring trust in journalism, reforming campaign funding, and fighting America’s drug crisis thro...
2025-10-301h 15
Event Marketer's ToolboxEMT #29 with Evan Babins - Maximizing Vendor Networks for Unbelievable EventsIn this episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Brendon Hamlin are joined by Evan Babins, an event professional with a diverse background spanning AV production, hospitality, and corporate event planning. Evan shares his expertise on how to leverage vendor networks for producing high-impact events.Building long-term vendor relationshipsHow to communicate effectively with vendorsThe difference between a vendor and a partnerPractical strategies for managing expectations and maximizing collaboration...
2025-07-1755 min
Sales TransformationThe Allbound Approach to B2B Revenue - Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at ServiceBellToday’s episode welcomes Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at ServiceBell - a SaaS platform that enables their users to create first party intent and convert it into pipeline using the best account-based tactics across inbound, outbound, and marketing channels.In rare cases, an executive that isn’t the CEO or Founder becomes the leading voice in the company they work for. When Evan joined ServiceBell 8 months ago, he quickly realized that their product is in a great position to capture market share from giants like Drift and Qualified.com. Then it became apparent that their platform was...
2024-07-1049 min
The Paid Media PlaybookFrom Assumptions to Alignment: Strategies for Marketing Success with Evan DunnIn this episode of the Double Z Media podcast "The Paid Media Playbook," join us as we dive into the intricacies of assumption management and alignment in marketing strategies with Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at Service Bell. Evan shares insights on how clarity and alignment can be achieved swiftly by addressing assumptions head-on, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas flourish. Tune in for valuable advice on navigating B2B marketing and gaining alignment with senior leadership.Chapters:Introduction00:00 - Welcome to "The Paid Media Playbook" podcast by Double Z Media & Introduction of...
2024-05-0123 min
GTM with AIEvan Dunn: Navigating Business Operations with AI at the HelmGTM with AI Podcast Host Connor Jeffers speaks with Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing for ServiceBell.com about his experiences with AI and its role in marketing strategy and operations. Join us for insights into the opportunities and challenges in incorporating AI into different areas of business and marketing, whether it's social listening, content analytics, process optimization, or account research. See how using AI in experimentation frameworks can result in better strategic insights for businesses. Dunn shares these insights by drawing from his experiences in different companies and the innovative AI tools and platforms he has used along the...
2024-03-0649 min
Take Me Off Your ListExperimental Demand Generation with Evan Dunn (ServiceBell)Ryan O'Hara sits down and talks with Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at ServiceBell about experimental marketing. As always, this episode is brought to you by Pitchfire, where you can get paid to get pitched: https://www.pitchfire.com Want to pay Evan to respond to you? Here is Evan's Pitchfire link: https://app.pitchfire.com/@evan-dunn-1
2024-01-0835 min
Seeing Other PeopleThe Biggest Mistakes Women Are Making in Dating with Evan Marc KatzI’m joined by Evan Marc Katz, the world’s first dating coach (2003!), four-time author, and host of the Love U Podcast. Evan and I chat about where women are going wrong in dating when it comes to taking breaks from dating, going on dates, and getting into relationships. We learn which dealbreakers matter, ways to figure out if a relationship is right and how to know if it’s time to leave. Evan helps answer listener questions about getting over someone, whether or not you’re wasting your time, and more.Head to evanmarcka...
2023-08-2257 minSeeing Other PeopleThe Biggest Mistakes Women Are Making in Dating with Evan Marc KatzI’m joined by Evan Marc Katz, the world’s first dating coach (2003!), four-time author, and host of the Love U Podcast. Evan and I chat about where women are going wrong in dating when it comes to taking breaks from dating, going on dates, and getting into relationships. We learn which dealbreakers matter, ways to figure out if a relationship is right and how to know if it’s time to leave. Evan helps answer listener questions about getting over someone, whether or not you’re wasting your time, and more.Head to evanmarcka...
2023-08-221h 01
The Distributed TruthThe Importance of the Buyer Journey in B2B SaaS with Sebastien van HeyningenIn this episode of the Distributed Truth Podcast, Evan Dunn is joined by Sebastien van Heyningen, a seller turned RevOps expert and the founder of Central Metric. Central Metric helps B2B SaaS companies increase revenue efficiently through building scalable systems.Sebastien van Heyningen discusses the importance of focusing on the buyer journey in a holistic manner and the challenges companies face in achieving this. He emphasizes the need for a consensus on the buyer journey and the importance of understanding the steps that buyers actually take. Sebastien also highlights the limitations of the concept of a...
2023-07-1826 min
The Distributed TruthThe Death of the Glory of the ‘Net New Logo’ with Jacki LeahyThe importance of revenue maturity towards customer care, customer success, and growth. "And I'm really hoping that revenue maturity goes toward the light of like when a CRO deeply cares about customer care, customer success, and growth that way, from my experience, a lot of CROs have the title, but still have that like love language of like net new deal." Data teams trying to reckon with the needs of the business and the need for executive sponsorship. "One thing I observed watching a lot of data team conversations in communities and around Reddit and t...
2023-06-1531 min
The Distributed TruthHow to Eliminate Silos: Reverse Engineer the Customer Experience, with Rebecca ClydeRebecca gets practical about how founders can reimagine their tech stack to optimize for revenue-driving activities. Rebecca brings her own experience as a founder, as well as background working with Fortune 500 companies, to deliver timely recommendations for managing their tech and data investments. In order to eliminate silos and reduce bloat in the tech stack, leaders need to reverse engineer how their customers interact with their teams and technology, and prioritize the investments that most directly attach to revenue.Rebecca Clyde is the co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai. The company’s genAI Chat Cloud enables conversations be...
2023-06-0734 min
The Distributed TruthThe Customer 360 Conundrum: Everyone Wants What No One Has, with Jeff BeaumontJeff has built a high-performing CS operations team at GitLab supporting hundreds of customer success and support managers. Jeff gets very detailed about how GitLab developed its customer 360 program, how they developed product usage data insights for CS, as well as how vital it is for this information to be distributed across sales and CS together.Jeff Beaumont leads customer success operations and programs at GitLab. Jeff has worked in SaaS for over ten years, before which he was a CPA. TRUTHS OF THE DAYJEFF: PEELING BACK AND DISCOVERING THE D...
2023-05-3136 min
The Distributed TruthUntangling the Spiderweb: Managing the Flow of Customer Data at Scale with Caterina TorresCat joins The Distributed Truth to discuss one of the most overlooked-yet-important parts of Revenue Operations: documenting the flow of customer data across GTM tools. According to Cat, the ability to track leads to customers to renewals is “very rare” in B2B orgs of any size. We talk diagrams, nightmare scenario “spiderwebs of insanity” and Cat’s unflagging appetite for simplifying and optimizing the tech stack. And if you want to know how to sell to a Revenue Ops leader like Cat, make sure your CS team prioritizes their needs and feedback. Caterina Torres is a Senior Reve...
2023-05-2526 min
The Distributed TruthGTM’s #1 Problem: Managing Data Across the Stack, with Connor JeffersGTM’s #1 Problem: Managing Data Across the Stack, with Connor JeffersConnor discusses the biggest problems facing GTM - and they all have to do with data across GTM systems. In fact, according to Aptitude8’s research, the #1 implementation challenge for CRMs is data migration and data management. Listen to Connor’s expert insights about the history of the Lead Object, the importance of data models to your business model, and the need for centralized data management owned by RevOps teams. Connor Jeffers is the founder and CEO of Aptitude8 and Hapily and is basically a Jedi of making HubSpot work for companies of all stage...
2023-05-1826 min
The Distributed TruthThe Problem of Human Behavior and CRM Data, with Scott MarkerScott joins us to discuss the problem of human input in B2B sales, how to encourage adoption of CRM and keep organizations aligned on the value of meaningful shared data about their pipeline and growth. Scott is acutely aware of the relationship between systems and people, and how few people really feel the need to maintain accurate systems, particularly at the leadership level.Scott Marker is a seasoned sales and marketing strategist. He has worked for 30 years with startups at various stages, such as Simplex, helping them adopt CRM and sales tech to improve how they...
2023-05-0332 min
The Distributed TruthInformation Systems = Humans + Data, with Tim LockieTim joins us to talk about the human impact of tech and data issues. It’s a hard one to pin down, but he came ready with a great analogy (a CRM is a car…) and we discuss how to create lasting behavioral change in teams and organizations through data pipelines that bring real value. Tim’s advice to the tech-buying executive: build a relationship with your internal technical expert. Tim’s advice to the operations pro who needs new tech: build a relationship with your executive counterpart. And plenty more. Tim Lockie is the Founder a...
2023-04-2736 min
The Distributed TruthUnified Data or Bust: Net Revenue Retention and RevOps, with Chris DunaganChristopher Dunagan is a highly experienced marketing technology revenue operations professional, with stints at Oracle, Microsoft, Hitachi Consulting and, most recently, Aurora Solar. Chris currently consults with growth-stage companies and helps them scale without the wheels falling off. Find Chris at revopsroad.com.Chris joins Evan to discuss the shift to focus on go-to-market efficiency, and how customer experience mapping to a data model is vital to a unified sales, marketing, and CS group. Chris dives into how to calculate net revenue retention and why it’s so difficult to pull data from multiple systems. Chris brings se...
2023-04-1236 min
The Distributed TruthHow Data Leaders Empower Go-To-Market, with Nate SooterNate Sooter runs Business Analytics, and generally all things data, at Insightly. He began back in Customer Success at Rosetta Stone, then spent time in sales ops and analyst roles at Funko and Merkle, before eventually leading BI Operations at SmartSheet. Nate brings a sharp perspective to the conversation of who owns which aspects of customer data, especially given he works very closely with Sales Operations in his current role.Nate joins us to share his real-world experience operating as a bridge between data, analytics, and revenue operations. As Nate reports to the CRO in his current...
2023-04-0528 min
The Distributed TruthBryan Plaster of Intelligage.io on the new Go-To-Market, powered by AIWelcome to another episode and today, Evan welcomes Bryan Plaster from Intelligage.io.The buyer journey is a complex process that involves many stages, from the initial awareness of a problem to the final purchase decision. Each stage requires a different approach and understanding of the customer's needs and preferences. Intelligage.io is a tool that can help businesses navigate through the entire buyer journey and provide a better customer experience, and Bryan will be walking us through its details, in this latest episode of The Distributed Truth. TRUTHS OF THE DA...
2023-03-2833 min
The Distributed TruthJames McArthur on Why RevOps MUST Model Customer DataJames McArthur is the Director of RevOps at Nue.io, and previously ran RevOps at LeafLink and Go Nimbly. Prior to revenue operations, he spent a decade in sales, and he shows his ability to advocate for RevOps as a strategic contributor in this episode.James joins Evan to discuss how RevOps teams and leaders can develop data ownership and data competency, where he takes us on a wild ride of great analogies. James brings detailed recommendations for how to get started with data models, and mapping the customer journey to the systems, so make sure you...
2023-03-2235 min
The Distributed TruthData-Driven Customer Success, Beyond All the PLG Hype with Michael BoydIn this episode of The Distributed Truth, Evan welcomes Michael Boyd, who is the Head of Customer Success at Vanta. Previously, Michael ran Customer Success at SecurityScorecard, Tanium, and Pythian. Michael has spent over 20 years in enterprise B2B post-sales delivery roles.This week Michael Boyd brings a concise, useful perspective into how Customer Success teams can truly become central to their organizations’ performance. “Time-to-first-value” as a metric can deliver a unifying momentum, and reflect real adoption among a customer base so the entire company can celebrate meaningful success. Evan and Michael discuss rising interest in CS o...
2023-03-1428 min
The Distributed TruthThe Rapidly Changing Role of the Data Team with Joe ReisEvan Dunn welcomes Joe Reis today, as they talk about the role of a data scientist and data teams. Joe is the CEO of Ternary Data and Best Selling Co-author of Fundamentals of Data Engineering. He will be sharing his personal experience working with data teams and will be discussing really in-depth details such as what a data scientist is, its value in marketing, the problems and challenges with data teams, and many more, in this latest episode of The Distributed Truth podcast. TRUTHS OF THE DAYJOE: DASHBOARD USEFULNESS AND DASHBOARD FATIGUE
2023-02-2836 min
The Distributed TruthThe GTM vs. Product Chasm with Richard MakaraWelcome to another episode of The Distributed Truth. Today, Evan welcomes Richard Makara, CEO and Co-Founder of reconfigured.io, a data product that helps people edit SQL for improved data models and better data quality. In this episode, Richard articulates a crucial concept for understanding why so many software teams struggle with customer data issues: the gap in objectives and knowledge between product teams, who usually own data teams and tech, and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams. One is tasked with engagement and has room for deep, even esoteric, analysis, while the other is tasked with revenue and must e...
2023-02-1534 min
The Distributed TruthEXPLORING REVOPS: Understanding CRO Roles and Revenue Planning with Tony HohlbeinAs a 2X exited CRO, Toni Hohlbein has what it takes to talk about RevOps in today’s episode. He is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Growblocks. Toni and Evan discuss the growing RevOps job title and the increasing popularity of RevOps. Toni believes that RevOps has been gaining popularity due to the focus on efficiency in business operations, and the truth of whether it truly brings efficiency to the table or not. Toni will also be delving into the evolutions of sales, planning & forecasting of revenue, what efficiencies are created in RevOps, and a whole lot more in...
2023-02-0837 min
The Distributed TruthHow RevOps Solves for the Data Layer with Andy MowatWelcome to another episode and today, we welcome Andy Mowat, CEO and Co-Founder of Gated, a new approach to solving email overload. Before this, Andy ran business operations and GTM operations at Upwork, Box, and CultureAmp. In this episode, we dig deep into the rising tide of RevOps, and how RevOps leaders can take ownership of the customer data layer beneath their Go-To-Market stack. Learn more about Andy in this latest episode of The Distributed Truth. TRUTHS OF THE DAYANDY: WHAT GATED IS BUILT FOR“We are not building a too...
2023-02-0136 min
The Distributed TruthHow Data Leaders Drive Business Value with Pedram NavidIt’s another episode and today, Evan welcomes Pedram Navid, formerly the Head of Data at Hightouch. Pedram talks about how he got in the industry and shares his insights and advice about the importance of understanding the business to have more effective data analytics that drives it with value. Find out more in this latest episode of The Distributed Truth podcast. TRUTHS OF THE DAYPEDRAM: UNDERSTAND THE BUSINESS AND ITS GOALS“You have to understand your business. It's not about the data, it's not about the tools. That's not why y...
2023-01-2532 min
The Distributed TruthLET’S SYNC IN! An Introduction To The Distributed Truth PodcastWelcome to the pilot episode of The Distributed Truth podcast featuring our trio from Syncari, Evan Dunn, Aaron Landgraf, and Elise Vue. In this pilot episode, the team introduces themselves and the podcast. The purpose of The Distributed Truth podcast is to discuss the challenges of SaaS applications and connectivity in the customer experience-related world of B2B. The podcast focuses on the difficulties of connecting numerous systems and the importance of data to various teams within an organization. TRUTHS OF THE DAYAARON: LET’S MAKE SENSE OF DATA“We now h...
2023-01-2521 min
The Winding RoadEvan Dunn: How to Grow Your Marketing Career with TwitterIn today's podcast, we chat with Evan Dunn Director of Growth Marketing at Syncari.From social work to writing poetry and creative writing to marketing Evan has had a unique career journey . Evan believes in creating conversations that grow revenue.Topics discussed:A family journalMarketing copywriting ….and poetry?Raising over $400,000 in Kickstarter funds, Growing over 50,000 followers on twitterWhat is happening at Twitter?How active are you on LinkedIn?Could you see really quick results in terms of relationship building on Twitter, or does it take time?Do you have Twitter lists? Are you engaging thro...
2022-12-0736 min
The MoPodIlana Dunn on Dating 101: Friendship, Apps, and How to Balance it AllIlana Dunn joins The MoPod to discuss her career in dating, her views on maintaining friendships while dating, minimizing the pressure of meeting someone, and why she decided to start her podcast - Seeing Other People. You don't want to miss this.
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2022-11-2230 min
Ops CastWhy don't we focus more on Project Management with Evan DunnText us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Our guest on this episode is Evan Dunn, Director of Growth Marketing at Syncari.Prior to joining Syncari, he also held several roles in marketing, including other leadership roles in growth marketing, digital and social media. He also has experience in customer success, as well as being VP of Product at Resonance AI. Tune in to hear:The question about how Project Management is defined (is it about tasks or people and resources?)Evan's journey from linguistics to marketing and...
2022-08-1639 min
Take the Stage Opera095 Take Up Space Part 2In this emotional episode, Evan discusses how he overcame childhood lessons that taught him to hide as an artist and performer.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-07-0914 minTake the Stage Opera094 Time to Take Up Your SpaceYou have the right to take up space: your body, your voice, your ideas, your talents. It's time to stop letting everyone else dictate how much space you get. Take your space and own it!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-07-0220 minTake the Stage Opera093 Grow Where You are PlantedGardening is a great life teacher. Today, Evan shares some of the metaphors that can help you grow wherever you are planted.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-06-2614 minTake the Stage Opera092 When Your Life is Like the Stock MarketLife is full of ups and downs. Find out how you can use the ups and downs of the stock market to teach you about volatility in your life life.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-06-1716 minTake the Stage Opera091 Sadhana: A Spiritual Practice For Real LifeWhat do you do when things get tough? Do you ever say, "this shouldn't be happening to me?!"Today I explain the Sanskrit word, "Sadhana" and how you can develop a spiritual practice that helps you grow from any challenge you encounter.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-06-1018 minTake the Stage Opera090 Making Mountains out of Mole HillsWhat have you been putting off because it seems too hard to start?Evan discusses why you are stopping yourself, and what to do to get started!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-06-0310 minTake the Stage Opera089 Fighting for PleasureWhat makes you feel alive? Do you even know?In this episode, we explore what you can do to feel more joyful, excited, and alive each day. For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-05-2718 minTake the Stage Opera088 Don't Settle for LessEver since I was a kid, I always wanted to be the best at everything. It was pretty toxic.I didn't realize that valuing excellence wasn't toxic by itself. It was only harmful when I didn't have the tools of mindfulness I have developed.Now I can push myself towards my wildest dreams, without all the shame, stress, anxiety, and perfectionism I used to experience.Listen to learn how you can do the same for yourself!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free s...
2022-05-2024 minTake the Stage Opera087 Why Self-Care Doesn't WorkYou've tried it all. You get enough sleep, drink enough water, set boundaries, and even take a long, luxurious soak in the tub. But you still feel crummy.What's the big idea?! Give this episode a listen and you'll figure out why your self-care doesn't always help you feel cared for.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-05-1318 minTake the Stage Opera086 Your Career: It's Child's Play!Do you feel stressed out, worried, or anxious about your career?Today I share some lessons I learned from watching my kids play. They learn and progress without all the drama, and you can do the same!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-05-0616 min
Deliberate Leaders Podcast with Allison Dunn“Tinderization” of the Recruiting Industry with Evan SohnEvan Sohn is the Chairman and CEO of Recruiter.com, an on-demand recruiting platform that combines AI and video job-matching technology with the world's largest network of small and independent recruiters. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC and Yahoo! Finance, demonstrates expertise in a diverse set of industries, and is also the co-founder and Vice President of The Sohn Conference Foundation.During the interview we discuss…how Evan became CEO of Recruiter.comthe current job markethow the job market has changed since the pandemictrends from the pandemic that may stickhow the job hopper and gig ec...
2022-05-0237 minTake the Stage Opera085 When the World Crushes YouHow do you see your life? Do you see the world as a monster crushing you and all your hopes and dreams? Or do you see the world as a supportive friend that provides you with opportunities you need to thrive?Deciding to practice either of those perspectives will have long-lasting effects on how much you enjoy your life.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-04-3016 minTake the Stage Opera084 Starting Your Own Hero's JourneyI recently went down a rabbit hole and learned more about film making and how to tell a successful story.I learned about heroes, Mary Sues, antagonists, and what lessons we learn from them.It reminded me that you are the hero of your own story, and I wondered if you are pleased with the type of story you currently write for yourself?For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2022-04-2220 minTake the Stage Opera083 Self-Care for Singers w/ Gina MorganoShe is the host of the Practice Parlour podcast and admin for the self-care for singers group on Facebook. She has loads of tips for anyone who needs to fill their own cup so they can go out and take the stage!Check her out at:Instagram @ginamorganoFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforsingers/ginamorgano.comPodcast: https://www.ginamorgano.com/podcastAlso, for more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingT...
2022-04-1635 min
A Voice and Beyond#52. Mindfulness: You Can Unlock the Power of your Mind With Evan DunnToday’s guest is Evan Dunn.Many of us identify so strongly with the thoughts that are running through our minds that we begin to believe those thoughts and sometimes it can be difficult to sort through all the doubts and uncertainties that you experience in the process. However, our thoughts do not define us and they are not always the truth. Mindfulness is a practice that helps us to dis-identify with those thoughts and manage our emotions so we can live a far more intentional life. Evan Dunn is a mindfulness coach for Take the...
2022-02-271h 10
Smarter TradingEvan Medeiros — Season 2 Finale Highlights & TakeawaysIn this solo episode, host Evan Medeiros reflects on his conversations from Season 2 guests and shares his favorite lessons and highlight clips.
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2022-02-1437 minSmarter TradingNikki Dunn — Combining technicals with fundamentals for long-term tradingHello everybody, our guest today is Nikki Dunn, a trader, investor, and Certified Financial Planner. Nikki is the creator of She Talks Finance, a financial education platform to help people learn money in a fun and approachable way.
In this episode we talk about Nikki’s framework for picking companies and investing in stocks. She discusses the fundamental criteria she looks for, trading around positions, and the mental side of holding stocks for the long haul.
We also get into the value that a Certified Financial Planner brings to the table and some of the...
2021-09-2753 minTake the Stage Opera055 Getting Real w/ LossThis episode is a little different. Evan gets real as he discusses the recent loss of a loved one and also what is looks like to gain a new family member through the birth of his son all in the same week. The 50/50 rule is so real, and it can help us to prepare for the challenges the pop up when we were expecting joy, and also helps us discover the hidden beauties inside our sorrow.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comIn...
2021-08-2712 minTake the Stage Opera053 When Pain Turns to SufferingSometimes it is called "dirty pain." All of us experience pain, but when we start compounding our thoughts and fighting reality, the pain we feel stops serving a purpose and becomes debilitating.Also, we talk about what thought-work looks like for someone who struggles with depression and anxiety. Evan gives several study recommendations including the work of Byron Katie and Eckhart Tolle and the amazing workbook Feeling Great by David Burns.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2021-08-2122 minTake the Stage Opera051 Make a Choice Already!Sometimes it is hard to make choices. We are afraid of making the wrong choice, and so we do all we can to put up mental hurdles that prevent us from doing the thing that helps us grow. Join Evan today to learn about how to overcome this fear and level up your life!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera
2021-08-1420 minTake the Stage Opera047 Am I Toxically Positive???Positivity can certainly be toxic when people try to be happy all the time. But what happens if you live your life on the other extreme? Is it possible to be toxically negative?Email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a FREE coaching session with Evan.
2021-07-3116 minTake the Stage Opera046 Dealing with Pressure, Even on The Biggest Stages!Simone Biles recently taught us that mental health matters, even if it means risking everything. Join Evan as he discusses ways that you can cultivate your own mental practice.Sign up for a FREE coaching session by emailing takethestageopera@gmail.com
2021-07-2817 minTake the Stage Opera045 Self-Care is Sexy . . . Sort OfEveryone debates about what self-care is or isn't. Today, Evan offers some principles that will help you in your own journey to figure out what self-care looks like for you!Sign up for a FREE sample coaching session at takethestageopera@gmail.com
2021-07-2317 minTake the Stage Opera044 "Happy All the Time!"Everyone wants to feel happy, but what does that actually mean? Listen as Evan discusses how embracing ALL uncomfortable emotions can make the joyous emotions a little better.Email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a free sample coaching session!
2021-07-2114 minTake the Stage Opera043 Feel Fear, and Do It Anyway!Fear can be such a strong emotion, but being afraid of fear makes it even worse! Learn how to sit with your fear, discover where it comes from, and how to change it if you want!Sign up for a free coaching session with Evan. Email takethestageopera@gmail.com and start working on your own artistic resilience.
2021-07-1712 minTake the Stage Opera042 Embrace FailureThis mini-topic comes from our Audition course that will be coming to all of you soon! Learning to embrace failure is crucial as an artist, and the more you know about why you feel the way you feel when you fail, the more likely you will be to take experiences and learn from them.If you'd like to work with Evan on embracing failure or anything else affecting your artistic career, email him at takethestageopera@gmail.com to sing up for a FREE sample session.
2021-07-1609 minTake the Stage Opera041 Mindfulness and BONUS: Victim MentalityEvan explains how we often use the victim mentality to try and avoid uncomfortable emotions. He and Mariah then go on to interview Laura Araujo from the MAPS Institute. She is a singer and also a coach who helps people discover how to us mindfulness in discovering their purpose. Check her out at:https://themapsinstitute.com/
2021-07-1028 minTake the Stage Opera039 All the Feels, (and Why You Are Feeling Them!)We are excited to start sharing coaching concepts with you that Evan uses for his clients. Today we explore where our feelings come from, and how they affect our actions and future results. Email Evan at takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a free coaching session.
2021-06-2511 minTake the Stage Opera038 Life in the Big Apple with Michael SeareMichael Seare is a tenor who performs opera, musical theatre, and choral music in the New York City area. He shares his experience finding cheaper rent, building a strong mental practice, and also shares what he is learning in our recent audition course! Check him out at http://www.michaelseare.comAlso, sign up for a free sample coaching session with Evan at takethestageopera@gmail.com
2021-06-1926 minTake the Stage Opera037 Focusing on Simple Joys w/ Sari GruberSoprano, Sari Gruber shares experiences from her career about creating relationships with colleagues, finding joy in the practice room, and making her career into the one she wanted! Find her at http://www.sarigruber.comAlso email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a free life-coaching session with Evan!
2021-06-1232 minTake the Stage Opera034 Intentional Practicing for an Intentional CareerAlejandra Sandoval from Aspiring Opera Singers discusses common issues that young singers face. She encourages her audience to take risks, create their own opportunities, and to take small, powerful steps in the practice room to get the careers of their dreams. Check her out at: Instagram: @aspiring.opera.singerswebsite: http://www.aspiringoperasingers.comAlso, email Evan at takethestageopera@gmail.com for a free life-coaching session.
2021-05-2232 minTake the Stage Opera033 Performance Anxiety w/ Singer & Coach Daniel Keating RobertsEven just reading the words "performance anxiety" is enough to make most of us want to run and hide. But make sure you dive into this episode with a professional coach who can help you prepare for that next bout of anxiety when you perform. Check out our guest at:https://www.danielkrsinging.com/Also, if you'd like to do some life coaching with Evan, make sure to email us at takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a FREE sample session!
2021-05-1544 minTake the Stage Opera031 Creative Entrepreneurship with the Baroque SopranoIf you are like most singers, you were NOT handed a glittering career on a golden platter. That is just fine! Join Mariah and Evan as they discuss creative ways to grow your audience with Kendra Kae, the Baroque Soprano.https://www.facebook.com/thebaroquesoprano/https://www.kendrakaesoprano.com/thebaroquesoprano
2021-05-0134 minTake the Stage Opera030 Just "Role" with It--Role Prep with an Opera HistorianEvan and Mariah sit down with opera historian Pat Wright to discuss how performers can use historical context to create your role's character within an opera. This episode is just a snippet of the full episode Pat Wright has published on her radio show (KHOL 89.1 FM) and podcast, Opera for Everyone.
2021-04-2431 minTake the Stage Opera029 Bonus travel hacking w/ special deal!Evan and Mariah discuss saving, investing, and share a special deal for free travel. They also hear from Evan's friend, Benjamin Kawsky-Tenor of BAWS studio who shares his experience with travel hacking. Check out his work at:https://bawsstudio.com/
2021-04-1721 minTake the Stage Opera028 The Lucrative ArtistMariah and Evan visit with Brian Witkowski, a business coach/singer. He encourages singers to make authentic decisions in their art and find ways to share value so they can be paid what they are worth. Check him out at:http://thelucrativeartist.com@thelucrativeartist on Instagram and Facebook@lucrativeart on Twitter
2021-04-1030 minTake the Stage Opera027 Find joy in singing . . . AGAIN!Mariah and Evan discuss their experience with falling out of love with singing and then the process of rekindling that excitement. Developing an intentional practice of joy is key to keeping a healthy relationship with your voice and career, even when overcoming technical challenges, or working on challenging repertoire.
2021-04-0321 minTake the Stage Opera026 Vocal self-care with a "real" doctor :)Evan and Mariah discuss vocal self-care and illness prevention with soprano Karin Hochman. She also explains the benefits of mourning artistic losses to quicken healing.
2021-03-2726 minTake the Stage Opera025 Free travel for auditions? Yes PLEASE!Mariah and Evan share their experience taking a free course (linked below!) to "travel hack" and go to auditions for free. https://travel.choosefi.com/
2021-03-2023 minTake the Stage Opera024 Define your OWN success, and other silly stuff!Evan and Mariah have a surprise visit with their friend Jake Fowkes about his dual career in conducting and singing.
2021-03-1320 minTake the Stage Opera023 Be Brave! with Karen CargillEvan and Mariah had an emotional conversation with Karen Cargill-Mezzo about developing a strong sense of self. https://www.maxinerobertson.com/artists/karen-cargill/
2021-03-0643 minTake the Stage Opera022 Good Habits Bad HabitsMariah and Evan discuss the book Good Habits Bad Habits by world renowned researcher Wendy Wood. They take the opportunity to discuss how habits relate to their self-care/mental health journeys and how it applies to opera singers. https://goodhabitsbadhabits.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYDJigY89Ss (for an interview with Wendy Wood)
2021-02-2734 minTake the Stage Opera021 To All the Young SingersPart three in our series of "things I didn't learn in school." Join us as we get priceless tips from soprano Teresa Castillo about finances when moving to the big apple and also ways to stay true to yourself while developing your career. Check her out at: Instagram @ticateresaTicToc @teresa.zilla
2021-02-2034 minTake the Stage Opera020 Everyday Self-Care with a Drama KingJoin us as we discuss the boring side of self-care with tenor, Wayd Odle. He explains that it really is in the day-to-day moments and he gives us some helpful take aways to building a better relationship with ourselves.waydodle.com@waydodle on Instagram#waydaminute
2021-02-1329 minTake the Stage Opera019 Difficult topics in the industryPolina Lyapustina from Opera Wire magazine joins us to talk about some of the uncomfortable truths that face singers in the opera industry. She encourages singers to unite together to talk about issues, especially during the pandemic, so that lasting change can be made in the future.https://operawire.com/author/polinaopera/https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Feminists/dp/110191176X
2021-02-0633 minTake the Stage Opera018 My So-Called Opera LifeMarcelle McGuirk and Elise Mark from My So-Called Opera Life podcast take us through topics that have empowered them as podcasters, singers, and entrepreneurs. Their wisdom and experience will help you to find your "why" and go out and get the career of your dreams!mysocalledoperalife.comnewgroovemusicstudio.com@mscolpodcast on instagram
2021-01-3030 minTake the Stage Opera017 Character developmentThe first in a series of episodes that will discuss things that you may not have learned in school. Evan and Mariah share how they have developed acting skills including method acting, and following the advice of Michael Shurtleff's best selling book Audition. Check out the links below for documentaries of his work, and a link for his book.https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B074KL55CJ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rhttps://www.amazon.com/Audition-Michael-Shurtleff/dp/0553272950
2021-01-2336 minTake the Stage Opera016 Making tough decisions!Evan and Mariah discuss hard opera-life decisions with singer AND life-coach, Emily Ricks. She shares several techniques that help singers feel more intentional and comfortable making important career choices. Check her out at:https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com and on facebook @findthejoyShe also recommended these books to our listeners:https://gregmckeown.com/book/https://feelinggreatthebook.com/& check out this free values assessment https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/values-assessment
2021-01-1648 minTake the Stage Opera015 Advice for EVERYBODY from Rachel Willis SorensenCandid and kind advice from the amazing Rachel Willis Sorensen that will benefit singers, artists, and anyone who wants to take care of themselves better. Don't miss this!!!https://rachelwillis-sorensen.com/https://www.facebook.com/RachelWillisSorensen/
2021-01-091h 04Take the Stage Opera014 New Year's Resolutions??? Stop worrying, start doing!Have you ever wondered why you have a hard time accomplishing your resolutions? Well in some cases, it has to do with how you are managing your emotional health and the stresses that come from living in this crazy world! Listen as Evan and Mariah discuss how they have worked on dealing with emotions and how it makes them more productive and capable of accomplishing their lofty opera goals!Check out the Better than Happy podcast by life coach Jody Moore for more info on this topic. https://jodymoore.com/podcast/
2021-01-0223 minTake the Stage Opera013 The NOT So Starving ArtistWe interview Broadway actor, real-estate investor, and author Stephen Cerf about investing as an actor. If you have listened to previous episodes and still wondered if artists can be financially free, here is living proof that it is possible, and that artists are capable of taking control of their finances!stephencerf.comCheck out his book The Not So Starving Artist on Amazon.
2020-12-2631 minTake the Stage Opera012 So You Went to School for Singing?!We join podcaster Andre Peele from SYWTSFS and interview each other about finding your Why, education reform, the value of all performance experience, and Mariah and Evan even tell a little of their origin stories. Check out Andre's podcast athttps://open.spotify.com/show/1Fln6xfotuVcZXb6LFuPqaand Andre's hilarious memes at https://soyouwenttoschoolforsinging.tumblr.com/
2020-12-1934 minTake the Stage Opera011 Super Immunity with Joel FuhrmanJoel Fuhrman is an internationally recognized nutrition expert with his own PBS series, seven New York Times bestselling books, and his own clinic where he has helped thousands of people reclaim their health. His book, Super Immunity inspired this discussion today since health can not only derail a performance, but can also derail an entire career. Take a listen and start taking care of your immune system so your body and voice can better take care of you.drfurhman.com https://shop.drfuhrman.com/eat-for-life/ (for his latest book)
2020-12-1231 minTake the Stage Opera010 Mean Inner Voice part 2Mariah and Evan discuss their own mental health journeys with therapists and life coaches. They also discuss overcoming some challenges that have helped them become stronger artists.
2020-12-0542 minTake the Stage Opera009 What should I practice today anyway?Mariah and Evan talk about how to plan out your career from the big goals and work backward so that you have a clearer idea of what to do in the practice room on a daily basis. They share tips from experts like Angela Duckworth who wrote the best seller GRIT, and Charles Duhigg who wrote SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER to show singers how they can be more productive in accomplishing their life goals.https://angeladuckworth.com/https://charlesduhigg.com/books/smarter-faster-better/
2020-11-2130 minTake the Stage Opera008 Things you didn't learn in school . . .Our guest, John Matthew Myers walks Evan and Mariah through some of the important lessons that aren't taught in school. From taxes to relationships, and of course, mental health, John has some great tips that will help any singer THRIVE! And if you need to hear a positive message that you are enough, or that you are beautiful, John has the perfect message for you.https://www.johnmatthewmyers.com/https://www.instagram.com/tenormyers/
2020-11-1430 minTake the Stage Opera007 First financial steps for EVERY artistJoin Evan and Mariah as they dig into actionable steps any singer can take to free themselves financially. There is no need to be perfect right away, and any steps you take will get you closer to where you want to be! Also, check out our guests who share their financial journey:Matthew Blacconiere- makingthingsinteresting.comandHeather Caunt-Nulton- https://www.facebook.com/TheDandyHighwaymenhennabyheather.comartisticadornment.com
2020-11-0641 minTake the Stage Opera006 The inner game of AUDITIONING w/ Angela MeadeThe amazing Angela Meade sits down with Evan and Mariah to discuss performance anxiety when it comes to auditioning. It is so hard for everyone, and working on your inner voice and the story you tell yourself as you walk into the audition room can help you perform your best.
2020-10-3136 minTake the Stage Opera005 I'm holding out for a MENTOR 'til the end of the nightThis career is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. Follow Mariah on this deep dive as we learn about finding a mentor and building a team of trusted individuals. They won't do everything for you, but with their help, we know you can make it!
2020-10-2441 minTake the Stage Opera003 F-YOU Finances!What if you could sing without worrying about your income? We sat down with our host, Evan, and his wife, Hannah, who discuss their financial journey as artists. They say it really could be possible for you to keep doing what you love without all the extra worry. Check out:https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/ or the book The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collinshttps://www.choosefi.com/ (podcast about finances)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptrorLhEsc (about the stock market part 1)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChWVSp0kru...
2020-10-1734 minTake the Stage Opera002 Habits are soooo powerfulHabits, whether you know about them or not, decide what type of person you will be and how successful you become. Wouldn’t you like to learn how to decide which habits you have so you can determine your destiny? We are talking about The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Atomic Habits by James Clear. https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits and https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMbsGBlpP30 (Tedx with Charles Duhigg)https...
2020-10-1730 minTake the Stage Opera001 Self Care = Personal Responsibility w/ Jill GroveWe interview the “Tom-Boy-Diva” AKA Jill Grove. Her international career, along with her efforts to take care of her emotional self provide insights to all of us. She encourages us to strive to be ourselves in our journey, take responsibility when we make mistakes, and to be the helping hand that we need in the world. Check her out on Instagram @damejillg or jillgrovemezzo.com
2020-10-1740 minTake the Stage Opera004 Overcoming the Mean Ol’ Inner Voice w/ Jennifer TownsleyYou know that voice inside that tells you that you aren’t good enough to be a singer? We are going to talk with our guest Jen Townsley-Soprano about The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. In it, you’ll discover a 12 week plan to help you find a new, supportive, and inspiring inner-voice that tells you to go out and take on the world!
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