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Performers & Creators LabCreating Your Own Arena with Storyteller, Angie KrassAngie Krass was rejected by the musical theatre world but figured out how to make a space for herself in comedy and storytelling while relentlessly loving animals and people along the way! In this delightful conversation we talk about:How comedy changes you as a personDifferences between storytelling and comedyThe time she bombed in front of a crowd of lesbiansAnd so much more!!See Angie live this Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at The Story Edge in Oakland - Click here for tickets and information>>About Today's Guest, Angie Krass2024-08-1053 min
Performers & Creators LabFor the Love of It with Comedian Diane AmosToday's podcast interview is with the one and only, Diane Amos! Comedian, actor and storyteller she weaves through the turning points of her long career as a performer with her infectious joy and sparkling attitude. Don't miss this opportunity to catch a little bit of her wonder and love of the game of show business.In the Bay Area? You can see Diane live at The Story Edge, this coming Thursday, June 20th at Sláinte Irish Pub & Restaurant in Oakland 7pm - Get tickets now>>About Today's GuestDian...2024-06-1558 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Only Thing You'll Ever Need to Get Through A Bad ShowWhether the audience is hating you or you're just having an off night, Holly distills it all down to one central factor that will determine whether you stay in the game or spiral out of it.This episode includes:Ways you are unknowingly sabotaging yourselfThe secret to weathering a dicey performanceHow you can implement this strategyThe importance of your post-show strategyBONUS! Gardening tips for growing things. . . And don't forget, if you love this podcast, then you will love my books The Creative Formula (Amazon Bestseller 2016) and Making Art In the M...2024-05-2635 min
Performers & Creators LabFinding Your Own Set of KeysThroughout your life you obtain different keys: your house key, the keys to the family car. But these keys aren't just physical but also mental, emotional, metaphysical. Listen as Holly explores what it really means to experience safety, privacy, freedom and belonging.In this episode we cover:Mimetic Desire: what is it and how could it be ruining your lifeFour Basic Needs we all shareAn honest look at how you are meeting these needs in your life todayThe book Holly mentions in this episode, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire In Everyday L...2024-05-1237 min
Performers & Creators LabGetting Choosy with Comedian and Booker, Steve AusburneSometimes whether we like it or not we are at the mercy of a "picker" or someone who gets to decide if we get to go on stage or not: casting directors, producers, bookers, or maybe it's just the guy who got tasked with hiring entertainment for his company's annual Christmas party! Either way you'll encounter plenty of so called gatekeepers no matter what artistic path you take.In this episode we talk to Steve Ausburne, a comedian and one of the bookers for the SF Punchline Sunday Showcase. We cover:How Steve's comedic style has...2024-05-051h 03
Performers & Creators LabWhat's Really Holding You Back from Being BoldHolly shares about what's really holding you back from being bold, asking for what you want, and letting go of what other people think of you. Followed by a quick exercise to help fortify your self-confidence and recognize just how damn resilient you really are.In this episode:Holly shares about her new writing project and what it made her realize about stand up comedy and how she's able to do it.Emotional fluency, queen years, and the truth about what it really takes to be bold in life and in artRelaxing guided meditation exercise to...2023-12-0340 min
Performers & Creators LabYour Soul Is Secretly EvolvingThis week we discuss the spiritual journey that is likely happening to you while you don't even think about it! Join Holly in a brief respite from worrying about how you're shaping your artistic career, to take this time to explore how your craft has shaped YOU!In this episode we cover:How to explore the journey your spirit is having while you focus on your artHolly goes through her own spiritual lessons she's learned from careers in acting in film, theatre and TV, the world of flamenco dance, creating 365 dances in a year and now...2023-11-1235 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Art of Showing UpAre you having trouble just getting yourself unstuck and doing the thing? Yup, been there! What we know is that you learn so much more in action then just sitting around dreaming about doing the thing, so in this episode Holly shares sneaky insights and hacks for getting yourself to JUST DO THE THING!In this episode:Your Biggest Blocks that are keeping you from doing the thingThe First Step in going for what you wantThe Difference Between Desire and "Shoulds"A Language Hack You Can Use to get yourself down to businessAbout Y...2023-11-0532 min
Performers & Creators LabIntuition Part III - Talking to Dead PeopleIn this third episode in a series about intuition we finally start talking about dead people. Can you talk to them? How to safely go about it. Listen to this podcast to make the most of this season where the veil is thin!Covered in this episode:Holly shares her own experience with growing up in a psychic and ghost-talking family and the time when she first realized what she was actually capable of.Channeling for creativity: do the dead want to create with us?5 Ways you can start talking to dead peopleThe most im...2023-10-2931 min
Performers & Creators LabIntuition Part II - Answering Your QuestionsWe continue our conversation about intuition as Holly answers some important questions:How can I tell the difference between intuition and anxiety?Was there ever a time you didn’t listen to your intuition and what was that like?When I’m overwhelmed or in the thick of things, how can I drop in and tap into my intuition?Episode highlights:1:52 What's the difference between anxiety and intuition3:20 How intuition feels6:30 Driving and intuition9:10 When Holly should have passed on an opportunity but didn't13:45 The importance of collecting hard data...2023-10-2222 min
Performers & Creators LabI Am Intuitive And So Are You: A Psychic Starter KitGet ready for some real talk about intuition! The most common question I get asked when I do my "relationship auras" comedy bit is "Are you really an intuitive?" and my answer is always, "yes, and so are you!" So I decided to dive a little deeper into this topic and explore intuition and how to get more of it. Episode Highlights:My psychic bit and how I came to develop thatThe best place to start when honing your intuitionMy own journey from being a confused empath to a becoming a confident receiverAn exercise you can st...2023-10-1737 min
Performers & Creators LabStepping Into Big: A Convo with Katy Alaniz BarnhillHow to bring all of yourself with you onstage, tap into the leadership role, bring the energy especially when you have to wear multiple hats. In this lively dialogue with dancer, creator and director, Katy Alaniz Barnhill we talk dance, stand up comedy, producing, directing and more!Connect with Katy on Instagram: @feminineempressmovementCheck out the Comedy Culture Club, a weekly live stand-up comedy show that Holly produces in Oakland, CA>>About Holly ShawBefore becoming a comedian, Holly Shaw spent a lifetime on stage, T.V. and f...2023-10-081h 00
Performers & Creators LabThe Perfect DayReal talk about how to take a little more pleasure in life.About Holly ShawBefore becoming a comedian, Holly Shaw spent a lifetime on stage, T.V. and film as an actor, professional dancer and later as a speaker, coach and hypnotherapist. She's authored two books: the Amazon bestseller, The Creative Formula, as well as Making Art In the Middle of Madness and she was a regular teacher at SAG/AFTRA's conservatories in San Francisco as well as Los Angeles. Her podcast, Performers & Creators Lab, was named One of the Most O...2023-10-0119 min
Performers & Creators LabMoving Meditation - Take Care of NowA musical meditation to listen to as you walk, dance, glide or sit quietly for a quick tune up with these affirmations:You are a mentor to your younger selfTake care of now, your process, and how you are doing your now and the future, the destination, the outcome will take care of itself.Music by Flint (Through Valleys), Rodellos Machine (The World Inside), Hans Johnson (We Will Meet Again), Duce Williams (The Blessing) with editing and voiceover by Holly Shaw - proper licensing obtainedAbout Holly ShawBefore...2023-09-2707 min
Performers & Creators LabYou Can't Do It Alone: Are you feeling disconnected? Listen to this.In this episode Holly tackles the issue of loneliness and healing the wounds of community, betrayal and how to find your true people.We cover a ton in this episode:Shocking effects of loneliness and why you shouldn't ignore itThe Outlaw Archetype: what is it and why you may gravitate towards itReasons why you may have become disconnected in the first placeHolly shares her own personal story about community and betrayalFour components of community-what is it really?How you may be blocking yourself from connection with othersBONUS - At the end of this episode...2023-09-2544 min
Performers & Creators LabNatasha Muse - Meandering through BarriersA talk with Natasha Muse about motherhood, writing and performing stand-up comedy, creative barriers and how sometimes it's easier to meander unknowingly through them. See Natasha Muse LIVE at Comedy Culture Club, Friday, September 22nd, 2023 at Buck Wild Brewing in Oakland, CA. Click here to get tickets and info>>About the Guest - Natasha Muse is a stand-up comedian and humorous writer who moved to San Francisco last century and hasn’t been pushed out of the City (yet).She likes puns, wordplay, and portmanteaus, and enjoys weaving them into jokes and comical bits about...2023-09-1745 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Gentle Nudge You Need to Take the Pressure OffHolly talks to you about how listening to your body can be the one degree shift you need today to place yourself on a different trajectory in your life. How focusing on the process as opposed to the destination is the answer for getting the juiciest experience out of your day and out of your craft.If you're in the Bay Area, please join me at the new show I'm producing, Comedy Culture Club which happens every Friday night at Buck Wild Brewing in Oakland starting September 8th, 2023. Click here for more info and tickets>>...2023-09-1520 min
Performers & Creators LabQuitting and WinningHolly talks about quitting jobs and winning conversations. Have you ever apologized for something you said and then felt angry afterwards? Holly explains why.NEW SHOW ALERT! Friday, September 8th, 2023 I'm kicking off a new Comedy Edge presents show at Buck Wild Brewing in Oakland. Stay tuned for more info - Subscribe, rate and review folks! Thank you!Holly Shaw has been featured on stand-up comedy showcases all over the Bay Area and Northern CA including Cobbs Comedy Club, Alameda Comedy Club, Cheaper Than Therapy, Laughs Unlimited and the Oakland Comedy Festival. In addi...2023-08-2017 min
Performers & Creators LabYour Audience Is Your Instrument with Comedian Ellis RodriguezPrepare to be inspired! I sat down and had an electric conversation with comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Comedy Central, Stand Up NBC) where he dropped some real truth about comedy life, inspiration, voice, bombing and more! Listening to this episode may just give you that "one stroke" of inspiration you need to take your work to the next level.See Ellis Rodriguez live at The Comedy Edgiest, Thursday, March 16th at 7th West in Oakland, CA - get tickets & info>>Ellis Rodriguez’s passion for standup comedy is evident whenever he performs, he...2023-03-1259 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Circle of Comedy with Melissa McGillicuddyComedian Melissa McGillicuddy (Voted best comedian, Sacramento News & Review 2019) will be headlining at the Comedy Edge Saturday, June 18th and I was happy to have the chance to grab her for a conversation about how she got her start in comedy even though she's shy, hear her worst stories of bombing and her tips for writing great material.Get tickets to see Melissa at the Comedy Edge in Oakland, June 18th, 2022 >>About MelissaMelissa McGillicuddy is a stand-up comedian based in Sacramento, California. As a newcomer to the scene in 2015, she won t...2022-06-0358 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Sharp Edge of Honesty with Mean DaveComedian Mean Dave will be headlining at the Comedy Edge next Saturday, May 28th so I decided to sit down with him and see what goes on inside that funny head. In our convo we talk about comedy, writing, his journey with addiction and more! Get tickets to see Mean Dave at the Comedy Edge, Saturday May 28th, 2022>>About Mean DaveStand-up comedian Mean Dave is a regular Cobb's Comedy Club, Punch Line in San Francisco and Sacramento, and Rooster T. Feathers. He has opened for headliners such as Judy Tenuta, Big...2022-05-201h 11
Performers & Creators LabChris Riggins: Get Out of Your Own WayThe incomparable Bay Area comedian, Chris Riggins! We talk about Dave Chappelle, his rapping career, fashion for men, merch, comedy of course and so much more. Come see Chris Riggins at the Comedy Edge on the Oakland waterfront, Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. Click here for tickets and info.About Chris Riggins"Chris Riggins has taken the art of stand up comedy and chose to stand out amongst a sea of other talented artists. From producing unique shows such as the Outdoor Comedy Club, opening for Dave Chappelle his first...2022-03-1049 min
Performers & Creators LabSunday Session: A New Definition of DisciplineWith Omicron raging, we've re-started the Sunday Sessions and in this week's powerful opening Holly talks about the fear of the "unknown" and covers:negative hallucinationthe story that you're tellinga new definition of "discipline"Whether you're trying to stick to your 2022 goals or simply want more peace and clarity in your life this session will get you and your week into alignment!Join Holly for next week's session: visit https://sundaysessions.eventbrite.com to learn more and get a seat for next week's live group session.About Holly Shaw...2022-01-1715 min
Performers & Creators LabSNL Is Just A Gateway DreamActor and comedian, Frank Garcia-Hejl shares his stories and wisdom from his career in comedy, acting, sketch and film. We cover some juicy bits like,Frank's SNL auditions and meeting Lorne MichaelsHis transition from comedy to film and T.V.How to win over directors and people on setand so much more goodness!About FrankFrank Garcia-Hejl is a writer, actor and director at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. You might be familiar with his work as a writer and actor for Broadway Video's La...2021-11-1938 min
Performers & Creators LabThree Secrets to Producing Sold Out ShowsHolly shares three secrets to producing sold out shows from her years of experience and recent success of 38 weekly sold out shows in a row at the Comedy Edge. Recorded at Mutiny Radio as part of the masterclasses offered at Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival 2021. What you'll learn in this podcast episode:3 Tips for Building a Loyal AudienceHow to Pivot Your Marketing When Tickets Aren't SellingHow to Leverage Your Platform as a Producer/ComicBONUS Holly answers the questions, "What about if everyone in your show is just an open-micer?""How often should you do yo...2021-10-3155 min
Performers & Creators LabRespect On the Way Up with Tammy Tea LoveBay Area comedian, TammyTea Love talks about her journey on the way up, from her big break with Academy award winning actress, Mo'Nique to her work with the Hella Funny crew. See Tammy live! at the Comedy Edge on May 29th! Click here for tickets.About the GuestTammyTea Love has performed at Cobbs comedy club, PunchlineSf, Flappers Comedy Club, SF Sketchfest and many others. Also Tammy is a two time Comedy Oakland Champion, and on most nights and weekends she works the stage. Follow her on Instagram @TammyTeaLoveYo...2021-05-1242 min
Performers & Creators LabSurviving Smash or Bomb Comedy with Amy HowerskaAmy Howerska is an award winning comedian and comedy writer who has found her stride on stage, but it wasn't always so easy. Listen as she shares stories of the times when audiences hated her and explains why bombing is glorious and how to get something produced on T.V. Come and see Amy headlining live at The Comedy Edge on the Oakland waterfront, May 1st - click here to get tickets!Our Guest: Amy HowerskaAmy Howerska is an award winning stand-up comedian and writer. She has established herself as a unusual and id...2021-04-2051 min
Performers & Creators LabCracking the Comedy Code with Jerry LawComedian Jerry Law shares his wealth of knowledge about how to make an audience laugh with you and love you. In this intimate convo, he talks about his new relationship, growing up in East Oakland and what it takes to turn “awkward” and painful into gold on stage. See him headlining at The Comedy Edge in Oakland April 3rd!Our Guest: Jerry LawGrowing up in East Oakland, the oldest of 9 kids, Jerry Law is a comedian who grew up on Def Comedy Jam and Martin Lawrence and artists that today he has won the...2021-03-2441 min
Performers & Creators LabTake Control of Your Art with Actor, Jami TennilleWhen Jami Tennille first started acting later in life she felt like she was really struggling to find the light switch in a room with no lights. Once she figured it out and started working, she had the drive to be that network, that support system, an insider to the industry access and create the community that she wished she'd had when she first started. As a result, she created Actors Playbook. Listen to her story and how she went from a wanna be actor to a working actor and entrepreneur. Music by Dan Cantrell.Today's Gu...2021-03-1738 min
Performers & Creators LabTake Control of Your Art with Actor, Jami TennilleWhen Jami Tennille first started acting later in life she felt like she was really struggling to find the light switch in a room with no lights. Once she figured it out and started working, she had the drive to be that network, that support system, an insider to the industry access and create the community that she wished she'd had when she first started. As a result, she created Actors Playbook. Listen to her story and how she went from a wanna be actor to a working actor and entrepreneur. Music by Dan Cantrell....2021-03-1738 minPerformers & Creators LabAfter Rejection: BOUNCE BACKBeing turned down for a job is a frequent experience for an actor, but that doesn't mean it's always easy! The feelings are real. Rejection can feel tough. Listen to this guided meditation to help you re-center and remember your self-worth so you can keep going.Want more meditations like this? Visit performersandcreatorslab.com to find the Meditations for Actors Series as well as other interviews, stories, tips, and hypnosis recordings for all types of artists.Holly Shaw is a hypnotherapist, performance coach, creativity researcher and has spent a lifetime in...2021-03-0506 minPerformers & Creators LabBefore You Audition: DROP INTO YOUR MAGNETIC CENTERThe perfect thing to calm those nerves and get you ready for an audition. Every single person has a powerful visceral center that, when utilized, creates an irresistible magnetism. This quick meditation will help you drop into yours. 10, 9, 8, go down into the elevator to your most powerful center. . . once you learn this quick self-hypnosis tool you'll find it easy to do it on your own whenever you need it!Want more meditations like this? Visit performersandcreatorslab.com to find the Meditations for Actors Series as well as other interviews, stories, tips, and hypnosis recordings for all types of...2021-03-0506 minPerformers & Creators LabBefore You Practice: ACTIVATE YOUR ENERGYListen to this guided meditation and exercise to get yourself in the mood to practice. In just a few minutes you'll feel aligned and excited to begin doing what you need to do in order to get better at the thing you love. It feels so good to feel ready!Want more meditations like this? Visit performersandcreatorslab.com to find the Meditations for Actors Series as well as other interviews, stories, tips, and hypnosis recordings for all types of artists.Holly Shaw is a hypnotherapist, performance coach, creativity researcher and ha...2021-03-0506 minPerformers & Creators LabBefore You Self-Tape: SLIP INTO CHARACTERDo you feel a little scattered when you're trying to self-tape and juggle all the pieces? The lighting, the sound, your outfit? This guided meditation will help you drop into a calm and focused place before you begin taping.Want more meditations like this? Visit performersandcreatorslab.com to find the Meditations for Actors Series as well as other interviews, stories, tips, and hypnosis recordings for all types of artists.Holly Shaw is a hypnotherapist, performance coach, creativity researcher and has spent a lifetime in film, T.V. and on professional s...2021-03-0505 min
Performers & Creators LabA Love Letter To You On Valentine's DayAre you secretly longing for someone to tell you how wonderful you are on this Valentine's Day? Look no further than this intimate love letter whispered straight to you heart made just for you . . . for all of you. Inspired by Holly's playful Instagram series of #listeningfaces. Follow her to see more on Instagram @hollyshawspritelyHolly Shaw, Certified Hypnotherapist, is a performance coach, creativity researcher and stand up comedian and has spent a lifetime in film, T.V. and on professional stages all over the world as an actor, dancer, and director. She has helped hundreds o...2021-02-1403 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Shadow of The Self: Making Art In the Middle of MadnessComedian Marcus Howard interviews best-selling author, Holly Shaw talking about:what is a "shadow self"?why vulnerability is so freakin' hardyour artistic potential beyond the prevalent poverty mindsetHolly's new book, Making Art In The Middle of MadnessInterested in learning more? Take the free assessment - Meet Your Shadow Archetype - on www.performersandcreatorslab.comOr just go and get the book already>>Holly Shaw, Author Shaw is a hypnotherapist, performance coach, creativity researcher and stand up comedian and has spent a lifetime in film, T.V. a...2021-02-1034 min
Performers & Creators LabSocial Media Sensibility: How to Be Yourself Online and Avoid Sounding Like A Marketing RobotFeeling at a loss when it comes to promoting yourself on social media? Hear from online presence expert, Italina Kirknis, as she talks to Holly about attraction based marketing, nuances in sharing about your life online, and how not to sound like a marketing robot.Music by Dan Cantrell.Click here to find out more about Italina's upcoming events>>Other Episodes You May Like:E27 Social Media Hustle: Worth It or A Waste? with Suzanna YadaE22 10 Tips for Writing A Stand-Out Artist's Bio with Holly Shaw2021-02-0338 min
Performers & Creators LabCalm Person On the AirplaneWhat does being on a turbulent airplane got to do with making art in the middle of madness? Listen to find out.Click here to find out more about Holly's new book: Making Art In The Middle of Madness>>About Your HostHolly Shaw, Certified Hypnotherapist is a performance coach, creativity researcher and stand up comedian. Growing up in Indianapolis, IN she convinced her parents she needed to go to Chicago to get her own agent and has spent a lifetime in film, T.V. and on professional stages al...2020-12-1314 min
Performers & Creators LabBefore Stepping On Stage: SAY YESWant something quick and fast to get you into alignment? This is the perfect two minute meditation to get you into the optimum mindset before stepping on stage, in front of the camera, or into an audition. This is every student and client's favorite and most used meditation track! I poached it myself from my own album from 2015, Tuning the Creative Mind: Meditations for Performers & Creators and uploaded it here so you could enjoy it for free on the podcast. Have a blissful performance! BIG LOVE, HollyOther Episodes You May Li...2020-09-2402 min
Performers & Creators LabAlchemizing Anger Into ActionDespite the serene and majestic surroundings, Holly is pissed as hell and not afraid to share how she's alchemizing anger and creating inspired action from injustice. Listen and follow along with this live recording of a Sunday session: Group Hypnosis for Calm and Clarity as Holly leads the artist participants into introspection, movement and trance in a loving transmission bringing clarity and new growth. Recorded April 26th, 2020. Find out more about how you can join one of these live zoom sessions by clicking here>>Upcoming Events: Align, Allow and Articulate with these events at the Pe...2020-08-1144 min
Performers & Creators LabRestoration: A Mythical Contemporary Story by Heather ShawSpecial Treat! Sit back and enjoy this magical contemporary tale by author, Heather Shaw, amplified by the backdrop of the musical perfection of composer Dan Cantrell. Read by Kimeiko Rae Vision, and Holly and Heather Shaw and followed by a discussion with dancers from Dancing Together Apart, Renee Naleppa and Shoshanna. Interested in collaborating with Dancing Together Apart? Click here to visit the website and fill out an application>>Get books, podcasts, creative assessments, and more free resources for artists at www.PerformersandCreatorsLab.comThe Guest Author, Heather Shaw: Heather Shaw is...2020-08-0139 min
Performers & Creators LabSleeping Beauties' Dreams: Dancing Together Apart Launches A New Project!Dancing Together Apart launches a new project with a read-thru of Sleeping Beauties' Dreams - a dance theatre film written by Holly Shaw. Listen in on the creative process as dancers/creators read through the script and talk shop about the film making process to come! With Kimeiko Rae Vision, Heather Shaw, Renee Naleppa, and Shoshanna.To see the original project, Dancing Together Apart the Exquisite Corpse, visit www.dancingtogetherapart.orgInterested in dancing with us? Getting involved? Collaborating? Apply here and we'll get in touch with you!2020-07-3127 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Daddy IssueWe are celebrating dads who are artists with this special episode featuring five dads who bust the myth that you can’t be a great artist and a devoted father at the same time. What was really endearing to me about creating this episode was getting to connect with these dads who are really there for their families and also pursuing artistic careers. In this episode we talk to a dancer/graphic designer, Damien Alvarez, actor/entrepreneur, Blair Hickey, painter, Dionisio Ceballos, musician, Aaron Skiles, and filmmaker, Tony Gapastione about the pressures of being the provider of the family, the...2020-06-2151 min
Performers & Creators LabAll Kinds of Funny with Jeremy "Worm" JonesWriter, Cartoonist, and Stand-up comedian, Worm, joins me for a conversation about the search for funny, his latest book, an apocalyptic thriller, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Music by Dan Cantrell. Pick up a copy of Worm's newest novel, Two Alive on Amazon.Jeremy "Worm" Jones is a comedian, cartoonist and writer who has been doing stand-up comedy in Oakland for over ten years, producing and hosts regular events all throughout the bay area and now in Houston Texas. He’s the author of the the sci-fi epic, Reinth, and the post-apocalyptic zomb...2020-06-1837 min
Performers & Creators LabWake Up from the Fear TranceWhere are you letting fear run your life? Listen to this recording of Holly's recent Sunday Session where she begins by finding out from the creative community - what are their fears? We discuss breakups, career, family, relationships, the fear of being disliked and the political fear trance we're all under the spell of. Listen to this recording and allow yourself to feel bigger than your fear so that you can be a catalyst for change! Find out more about how you can join one of these live zoom sessions by clicking here>>Upcoming Events: Re...2020-05-3043 min
Performers & Creators LabPerforming on PsychedelicsWhat would happen if you gave a bunch of comedians psychedelics and then asked them to get on stage and do their act? Find out as I talk with Tom Bomb, a comedian and the producer of The Psychadelics Pshyo (pronounced "show), a monthly underground performance/social experiment that results in hilarity and artistic entertainment. One episode in a series of more to come exploring the topic of microdosing for creativity and healing. Music by Dan Cantrell.Upcoming Events: Register for online events live with Holly Shaw, free during the shelter-in-place orders: The...2020-05-2238 min
Performers & Creators LabCalling In Your Guides: May Day Hypnosis for Fertility and GuidanceIgnite your higher power and invite in your guardians! Did you know that the beginning of May is a time in the year where people used to believe that the veil was very thin between worlds? Kind of like Halloween only more wholesome without the scary vibe;). In this special recording of one of Holly's popular live Sunday sessions she piggybacks on that flower power "veil is thin" energy and leads members of the Performers & Creators Lab artists' community in an online discussion and group hypnosis session opening you to personal guides, angels, ancestors, higher self . . . however you imagine i...2020-05-0542 min
Performers & Creators LabLaughing Into the Dark: Zoom Shows and Comedy in the Era of COVIDComedian and coach, Jennifer Mason and I talk about how to make the best out of online zoom shows, the transformational power of comedy and how everyone has a good "five minute set" inside of them. Listen as she explains how she uses stand-up comedy as a transformational tool and hear tips for how to make the most out of this COVID age of show business. Music by Dan Cantrell.Upcoming Events: Register for online events live with Holly Shaw, free during the shelter-in-place orders: The Comedy Lab Open Mic on Monday nights and the Grou...2020-04-1542 min
Performers & Creators LabHypnosis for Calm and Clarity During A CrisisFeeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Here's a recording from Holly Shaw's weekly live Sunday morning sessions: Group Hypnosis for Calm and Clarity. In each session this Certified Hypnotherapist, opens with a few words of inspiration, followed by simple and fun movement and dance for a few minutes before going into a deep relaxing hypnosis (similar to guided meditation). This week's session focuses on welcoming you back into different parts of your body and stoking the flame of your deepest desires. Great for health, abundance, calm and clarity during these shelter-in-place times. All music composed by Dan Cantr...2020-04-0624 min
Performers & Creators LabPsychedelic Experiences of an Esoteric Biohacking CoachEsoteric Biohacking Coach, Angela Rose Fields, was initiated into the ayahuasca psychedelic experience when she was just 16 years old. We talk about her intense experience plus the importance of set and setting, micro-dosing, the science of chakras, gut and brain health and more! Music by Dan CantrellFor info on Angela's upcoming Reboot & Rise Virtual Program visit expansioncollective.com Join Certified Hypnotherapist, Holly Shaw, for her free online Sunday Sessions: Group Hypnosis for Calm and Clarity During a Crisis. Click here to learn more and RSVP>>Learn more about the Performers & Creators Lab>>2020-03-3036 min
Performers & Creators LabNo Filter Comedy!Israeli comedian, Nina Susman, comes over to my house for a candid wine fueled conversation about how we filter ourselves as comedians, what it's like to live on a kibbutz and more! Listen all the way through to hear a clip of Nina's stand up comedy!Music by Dan CantrellLIVE EVENTS: The Comedy Lab Open MicHave you heard about the Comedy Lab Open Mic workshops? A free-stylin' fly by the seat of your pants creative event where you write new jokes and perform them all in one night. Cli...2020-03-0627 min
Performers & Creators LabFrom International Model to Agency Owner: The Power of PositivityAgency co-owner, Phillip Gums, talks about what it was like to be a black male model in the late 80’s and the age of the United Colors of Benetton. Exciting stories of how he persisted in the face of rejection and built the relationships that eventually evolved into founding, JE Model Management, of the most prominent agencies in San Francisco through a career spanning thirty plus years. Music by Dan CantrellAre you a Visionary, an Explorer, or a Strategist? Take the free Creative DNA Quiz right now to find out>>Learn more abo...2020-03-0250 min
Performers & Creators LabTelling Your Scariest Secret On StageActress, Singer, and T.V. host, Kellie Kramer talks about the process of mounting one of her biggest life stories on stage in her self-written cabaret performance of All the Good Men Are Gay, wherein she shared the personal story of her nine-year marriage to a gay man, including what she knew, when she knew it, and how they tried to make it work. Music by Dan CantrellAn encore performance of All the Good Men Are Gay will be mounted on January 31st, 2020. Check this website for tickets>>Find out more about H...2019-10-2333 min
Performers & Creators LabHealing Body Hypnosis for Performers After Surgery or InjuryAre you recovering from an injury, surgery or invasive procedure? Certified Hypnotherapist, Holly Shaw, talks you through a relaxing and positive healing hypnosis made especially for professionals who use their bodies - like musicians, dancers, athletes - Any injury or surgery can be viewed as an opportunity for your body to release old trauma, leftover emotional bodies in order to heal itself, and construct and create new pathways. This episode talks you into a deep and healing frame of mind, releasing pain, concern and old patterns to make way for the new!Find out more about Holly Sha...2019-09-3014 min
Performers & Creators LabGetting Over Your Practice HumpHaving problems practicing? Do you love what you do, but feel blocked or stuck in a self-sabotage loop when it comes to putting in the hours? Don't worry! Listen to this episode with Performance Coach, Holly Shaw, to get unblocked and get some expert tips for how you can approach practicing in a way that feels easier and more manageable. Want more resources for better practicing? Get a free downloadable mp3 for Getting in the Mood to Practice when you become a Performers & Creators Lab member on Patreon. Click here to check out the membership tiers now....2019-04-2425 min
Performers & Creators LabE52 The Open Channel Game: A Step By Step Guide to Channel Your Creative GeniusEver wanted to learn how to "channel" so you can tap into new levels of creativity and wisdom? Listen as Holly explains step-by-step how to play The Open Channel Game that she does with each guest on the show so that you can do it effectively on your own! She covers the basic steps of The Open Channel Game, tips for doing it effectively, and the four components of trance that will help you deepen your relaxation so that you can tap into your creative genius whether you're writing, moving, speaking, or playing!Once you're done listening...2019-03-1320 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Comedy Chronicles V: Atmospheric Soup and The White Lady LensThis week Holly nearly gets booed off the stage at an open mic and ponders the white lady lens, atmospheric soup, what it means to be a #lightworkercomedian and how important it is for the host to set the tone.[The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.]Music by Dan CantrellLearn more about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab2019-03-0919 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Comedy Chronicles IV: Are Open Mics for People Who Hate Themselves?Holly talks about getting hazed this week at an open mic, revenge comedy, the importance of asking for what you want, and creating time onstage even though you don’t have it.[The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.]Music by Dan CantrellLearn more about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab2019-03-0314 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Comedy Chronicles III: Don't Let Anyone Spoil Your Fun!Holly talks about performing for other comedians, why she doesn’t let anyone to come see her perform stand-up, how the audience affects your jokes, and Bradley Cooper’s Oprah interview.[The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.]Music by Dan CantrellFor more info about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab click here.2019-02-2411 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Comedy Chronicles II: Male Allies and Why What You Wear MattersHolly has a contentious conversation with a comedian who doesn’t believe in white male privilege and also talks about male allies and why what you wear doing stand-up matters. [The Comedy Chronicles is a special bonus series about one woman's first attempts at doing stand-up comedy from the perspective of a performance coach.]For more info about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab click here.2019-02-1711 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Comedy Chronicles: I Finally Did It! My First Stand Up Comedy ExperienceHolly shares about her first experience trying stand up comedy, what she remembered about practicing and performing, and let’s you know what to expect from The Comedy Chronicles bonus series on this podcast.Click here to read her blog post, What Stand Up Comedy Taught Me About Preparation and Performance.Find out more about Holly Shaw and the Performers & Creators Lab here.2019-02-1006 min
Performers & Creators LabEncore: BEST OF: Perform Like A ShamanArtists are the shamans of today, leading the world on an emotional journey. Listen as Holly Shaw explains how performing artists in particular use entrainment, channeling and ecstasy in order to invoke the creative movement that the planet is calling for. Exploring examples from her own orgasmic experience on stage, to that of other artists like Tori Amos, Gabrielle Roth, Mickey Hart, Emily Dickinson, and Rainn Wilson, Shaw shares her vision for the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast. Actor, Jeffrey Weissman provides commentary about the origins of stage fright.2019-01-0132 min
Performers & Creators LabEncore: BEST OF: How Do I Get Creative Without Pot?“How do I access the stoned dancer when I’m not stoned?” Listen as Holly answers this question and coaches a professional dancer wanting to find a different way other than marijuana to access her creative genius when she choreographs. The episode covers insights into the way marijuana works with creativity, how to achieve a natural high, the four essential components in creating trance states without drugs, and tips for breaking bad habits. Includes commentary from a musician/composer and a middle-school science teacher who enjoy the benefits of marijuana and see no reason to stop. This episode is 420 friend...2018-12-1944 min
Performers & Creators LabWhat You Can Learn from Street PerformersHow do you captivate an audience when they’re on their way to somewhere else? For this week’s episode listen as Holly spends the day at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and talks with two street performers: Adam White, the M.C. of Bay Area Breakerz, break-dancing crew; and Jonathan Strange, an award winning magician. Find out what it takes to gather a crowd, keep them entertained, and get them to pay when the show’s already over! You’ll also hear Holly’s own story of busking in her early days and get inspiration and tips for taking your...2018-09-1236 min
Performers & Creators LabRaw and REAL! Dealing with Post-Performance DisappointmentHow do you deal when you are hating on yourself after a disappointing performance? Holly records her raw thoughts and hurt feelings as she grapples with a less than stellar performance the night before - straight from her tent at a music and dance festival. Listen as she shares first hand her moment to moment experience, thoughts and how she finally manages to let go of her story and trade the ugly voices in her head for the loving ones of those around her. Before you downward spiral or give up on yourself, listen to this!Interested i...2018-08-2213 min
Performers & Creators LabSeeking Validation: The Artist's ParadoxIt’s a neat little paradox we live in as artists, isn’t it? Our job is to stay focused on creating solely from our vision, and yet, we can’t help it . . . sometimes we have to look up to see if anyone else is paying attention. Srini Rao, the host and founder of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast, has a lot of great wisdom on this topic as someone who has interviewed over 700 highly creative people and who just published his latest book, “Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake.” Srini talks about...2018-08-1545 min
Performers & Creators LabInterview with Holly: The Woman Behind Warriors from WithinIn this interview taken live at Digital Hollywood, Holly is in the hot seat for once, being interviewed by VoiceAmerica's own Lori H. Schwartz, host of the Techcat Radio Show, as we get a look at the woman behind The Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within Series, Holly Shaw. In this cheeky fun interview, they chat about hypnosis, mind altering substances, and hatred for certain specific foods.Holly Shaw, CHT is a performance coach, creativity researcher and stand up comedian. Growing up in Indianapolis, IN she convinced her parents she needed to...2018-08-1112 min
Performers & Creators LabCasting and Collaboration: How to Find Your Fellow StorytellersIsn't it great when you find those people you truly love working with? Join us as we talk with veteran actor and founder of Casting About, Blair Hickey, as we discuss what casting directors really want, how to find your actor's type, what it means to be a unique storyteller and more! If you are feeling a little dis-empowered, like you're just waiting to be "picked" then this episode will shift how you look at your career, casting, collaboration and help you discover: what kind of storyteller are you?Find out...2018-08-0845 min
Performers & Creators LabWomen In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Heidi-Marie FerrenHeidi-Marie Ferren is a singer/actress, writer/spokesperson who has played Wonder Woman on HBO’s hit T.V. show “Bored to Death” and also served our Armed Forces across the globe as Miss USO. I caught up with her at Digital Hollywood where we talked about her latest project involving female driven content called, “Woman Enough,” and stories from her service as Miss USO. Heidi models how to show up in service yet also how to be brave and break the rules. Find out more about Performers & Creators Lab >>Heidi-Marie Ferren...2018-08-0414 min
Performers & Creators LabSocial Media Hustle: Worth It Or A Waste?Not sure if your social media posting and promoting is actually doing you any good? Listen to this episode where Holly is joined by digital marketing expert and independent artist, Suzanne Yada also known as Little Spiral as she explains what you might be doing wrong, effective methods for attracting your audience with social media, email lists and more. You’ll get the down low on effective FB strategies, and fresh creative ideas for inviting your ideal audience in and minimizing your time at the computer so you can make more art instead. We also dive...2018-08-0146 min
Performers & Creators LabWomen In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Tania ZTania Z, actress, filmmaker and self-proclaimed "glamazon," talks about her work advocating for legalization of medical marijuana for military veterans, her film that’s part of the LACMA archive, and how she loves presenting stories with an alternate viewpoint in this episode of the Women In Hollywood: Warriors from Within series. Look for a new episode every Sunday as the Performers & Creators Lab Podcast shares these captivating short profiles of women change makers making Hollywood great here and now.Find out more about Performers & Creators Lab >>Tania Zee is a SAG-AFTRA gu...2018-07-2813 min
Performers & Creators LabCritical Feedback and Guarding Your Creative FireTaking criticism isn’t always easy and people don’t always have your best intentions in mind when they give it. In this episode, we dish about this with guest and feedback veteran, Jade Raybin. Listen and learn about the best ways to give critiques and how to receive them, how to discern the note within the note, the importance of guarding your creative fire from unsolicited comments, creative suffering, the body’s role in creativity, unlocking your personal motivators and more in this fun chat with brilliant award winning screenwriter, playwright, and choreographer, Jade Raybin. Fin...2018-07-2540 min
Performers & Creators LabWomen In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Jerri Lynn HoggJerri Lynn Hogg, Director of the Media Psychology PhD program at Fielding University joins Holly for a conversation about virtual reality and where it’s taking us. From educational environments that we can now create, to augmented and virtual spaces, we ask the questions of how are we changing as we become more connected this way and how is technology influencing us? What are the ethical implications of following a 12 year old girl around a Syrian refugee camp and how do these new “realities” affect us with their ability to harm or heal?Find out more a...2018-07-2114 min
Performers & Creators LabHow to Talk About Your Craft with ConfidenceAs an artist, it isn’t uncommon to feel at a loss when asked about what you do. In this episode, you’ll hear about a two-step process for answering that question in a way that feels genuine and makes people interested to hear more. Joined by the lead singer/rapper of Unlikely Heroes, Enon Gaines, Holly coaches him through the process and more as Enon shares about the burnout experience of being a new popular band, the meaning behind the name, “Unlikely Heroes,” and what family wounds songwriting has healed for him. This episode energized by the musi...2018-07-1836 min
Performers & Creators LabWomen In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Jackie LoebJackie Loeb, Comedian, Actor and Writer was the winner of the 2016 MO Award for Best-Stand Up Comedian and after I caught her hanging out in the speakers' lounge at Digital Hollywood I convinced her to come on live radio and riff with me about the phenomenon of TEDtalks, big tummies, and a behind-the-scenes look at the culture of Hollywood. Don’t let the non-stop laughter fool you. One of the bravest of all women warriors, Jackie Loeb, isn’t afraid to say exactly what she’s thinking and will inspire you to do the same. Find o...2018-07-1413 min
Performers & Creators LabShowgirl Shaman Shares Her SecretsYou'll learn so much about revealing what’s hidden in this riveting conversation with showgirl shaman, Kellita Maloof. I loved hearing this award winning burlesque dancer talk about audience participation, consent, the medicine of certain movements, immanence v. transcendence, what is “de-animation,” of the body and how dance has healed her and brought her back into hers. Listen to her journey from ballet to Brazilian dance to finally burlesque as she explains how Revelling, Revealing and Receiving are the keys to making the best art. Pick up your free mini-course, Captivate Your Audience, on the podcast gifts page h...2018-07-1148 min
Performers & Creators LabWomen In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Catherine ClinchCatherine Clinch, T.V. writer, producer and pioneer in the field of technology where she’s won prizes at 5 hackathons, and she's been awarded three US Patents for inventing a revolutionary new form of mobile entertainment. In this conversation she shares her unique view on "gatekeepers," the benefits of getting older, and what she wishes she had known when she was younger. After listening to this you'll find yourself asking the questions, "Where am I putting unnecessary limitations on myself?" or saying, "I can’t because they - someone else - won’t let me." Catherine Clinch breaks...2018-07-0814 min
Performers & Creators LabThe 'It' Factor and NeuroscienceWhat is the “it” factor, anyway? That charisma or magnetism that we can’t quite explain that makes a certain artist seem to crackle with attractive energy? We act like it’s something that you either have or you don’t. But what if you could cultivate it? This episode, with neuroscientist and founder of Sparkmesh, John Morgan, explores the science and psychology behind the “it” factor. We’ll also talk about how music affects brain activity, what position is best when you’re in a line-up with other artists, the connection between stage fright and trance states, how you co...2018-07-0343 min
Performers & Creators LabWomen In Hollywood: Warriors from Within with Eileen GrubbaEileen Grubba, Actor/Activist known for her memorable, edgy characters in shows like Sons of Anarchy (2008), NBC's Game of Silence (2016), and HBO's Hung (2009) have gained her a reputation for courageous character work. In this interview, originally recorded live at Digital Hollywood in L.A. this year, she dishes with us about her work as a disability activist and about how she alchemizes her own harrowing life experiences into her creative work in this powerful episode that will leave you asking, “What would I stand up and speak for . . . even if no one else would?” This is the premie...2018-06-2713 min
Performers & Creators Lab10 Tips for Writing a Stand-Out Artist's BioDo you need to write a new Artist’s Biography but you’re not sure if you’re doing it right? You’re in the right place! In this episode I give you 10 Tips and Best Practices for writing effective great bios for programs, websites, grant proposals, and for any occasion so that you can stand out from the crowd and let people know from just the first sentence why they should care about you and keep reading no matter where you are in your career! You’ll learn about common mistakes and what not to do when decid...2018-06-2030 min
Performers & Creators LabVulnerability Is SexyBeing honest and vulnerable in your performances is hot . . . because it’s captivating! But it can be hard because if you put it all out there then what if people don’t like it? Does it mean they don’t like you? But what if. . .vulnerability, isn’t as hard as you think it is? What if it’s easy? In this episode, Holly interviews comedian and host of The Manwhore podcast, Billy Procida about how he’s able to be so open about his sex life and relationships and put it all out there for his audience. Learn from his stori...2018-06-0634 min
Performers & Creators LabThe Creative Formula Live ExperienceSpecial Episode! Experience the wisdom of Holly’s creative formula in action as Holly coaches critically acclaimed flutist and composer, Rebecca Kleinmann through this three-step process in this musically rich episode invigorated by the sounds, improvisations, and stories of this intriguing rising artist. Rebecca also shares her biggest regret when it comes to missed opportunities, insider secrets into how she learned to improvise and overcome perfection paralysis, and tales of how she ended up with a hand-written original composition by legend, Hermeto Pascoal, on her kitchen wall. Hear how the creative formula works firsthand! And find exclusive bo...2018-05-3045 min
Performers & Creators LabKicking Your Creative Excuses to the CurbWhen it comes to finding time for your creative work, do you make a lot of excuses? Are you blocked on how to make more time for it , or make better use of the time you do have? You’ll love this episode where I’m joined with the kick assery of screenwriter, writing coach and author of “No Excuses, Just Write” Tracee Bebee. Hear how Tracee made it through a life changing illness to become a writer at age 40 and why she advocates for a creative habit that you work at every single day.Fi...2018-05-2328 min
Performers & Creators LabOriginal You Part III: The 5 Components of Artistic VoiceHow would you like to have people not only appreciate your work, but also stick around, become followers and eventually devoted fans? This is the power of having a well-developed Artistic Voice. And in this episode, Holly explains exactly what it is, why it’s important and how you can begin clarifying yours. We’ll cover the 5 Components of Artistic Voice, examples of artists who’ve developed it and those who haven’t, as well as the biggest mistakes you’ll want to avoid when it comes to Artistic Voice. Buckle up for an introspective deep dive into what...2018-05-1635 min
Performers & Creators LabSo You're An Artist and A Mother?Being both a mother and an artist is challenging because you want to give 100% to both of those things. . . and that’s impossible. Listen to this very special Mother’s Day episode where Holly interviews four mothers who are also professional artists about how they do it, what they feel like they’ve sacrificed, when they feel guilty, and how they feel it benefits their kids. You’ll hear from a dancer, a podcaster, a singer/songwriter band leader, a film producer and editor, and an actress/stuntwoman. Some of them do their art full-time, some of th...2018-05-0948 min
Performers & Creators LabOriginal You Part II: Balancing Business with CreativityAre you feeling burned out from trying to balance the business side of being a professional artist with the creative side? Listen as Holly talks once again with guests, singer/songwriter, Ayden Graham, and entertainment lawyer, Mark Pearson. Find out why it’s important to work on pieces that are “hot” for you, as we talk about selling your art, using failure as a springboard for success, and overcoming self-doubt. You’ll also learn 10 ways to get into Alignment with being creative even when you’re overwhelmed so that you can Make Art in the Middle of the Madness...2018-05-0245 min
Performers & Creators LabOriginal You: Copycats, Copyrights and Owning Your ArtEver worried someone might steal your work? And what would you do if someone accused YOU of copying theirs? We cover these questions with guests, singer/songwriter, Ayden Graham and entertainment lawyer, Mark Pearson as we explore topics like art ownership and stealing like an artist, as we discuss the famous copyright battles of Prince and Pharrell Williams. Holly also shares 7 Mistakes that Cause You Anxiety about Art Ownership. This episode is Part I of Original You, a series where we’ll dive into what it means to be unique, and how to safeguard it, sell it, and define yo...2018-04-2545 min
Performers & Creators LabAudience Alchemy: How to Take Your Crowd with YouHow do you show up for your audience? Performing art is a co-creation between you and your audience. . . which can be invigorating when you feel connected, but can be hard if you’re not. In this episode with guest composer, vocalist and cultural instigator, Meklit Hadero, you’ll learn from her extensive touring experience on how to connect with your audience, how to pick your collaborators, maintain your artistic vision and more! Holly will also share The Watermill exercise which helps you calm nervousness and keep the wheel between you and your audience turning. This episode examines your p...2018-04-1842 min
Performers & Creators LabYour Sensitivity Is A SuperpowerHave you ever been accused of being “too sensitive”? Find out how your sensitivity is actually a superpower, not a hindrance, when it comes to being an artist in this episode with psychotherapist, Brett Rhodes, who specializes in HSP, or Highly Sensitive People. You’ll learn about the D.O.E.S. characteristics of this trait, how to know if you are HSP or not, and how you can use it to benefit your work as an artist and use it as guidance instead of triggers. Holly & Brett play a fun game with listeners’ commentary - “Highly Sensitive or Not?” and yo...2018-04-1146 min
Performers & Creators LabActivism Art and Sharing the StageWhat if you could change the world with just one piece? When Lin-Manuel Miranda got the idea for writing “Hamilton,” he didn’t set out to make a social activist piece. And yet, the result was a hugely successful game-changing musical whose cast reflected America’s diversity today - activism at its best. Sometimes you may set out to be an activist and sometimes you simply set out to work on something interesting to you and yet, the impact of that IS activism. In this episode, I chat with Stuttering Comedian, Nina G about “Is it Art or is it A...2018-04-0443 min
Performers & Creators LabFame and The Threat of InfamyWhen an infamous actor telling his side of the story that led to his demise caused more problems than it resolved, it had to be pulled from the air and is retold in this version here. This “un-reporting” uses purposely fabricated names and circumstances in order to safeguard the persons involved in the original “Damon Poll” story while exploring the effects of public shaming in an entertainment industry obsessed with fame through the lens of public figures like Tonya Harding, author Jon Ronson, and Holly's own shame inherited through her family’s DNA.Find out more about...2018-03-2838 min
Performers & Creators LabPromoting Your Work: Part II Getting Over the 'Ick'It's time to go deeper! Do you sometimes feel icky about self-promotion? Or you’re just unsure about how to get the word out so you can actually have an audience, a fan base, a following? In this Part II episode of the Promoting Your Work Series, Holly covers the “inner game” of this topic. You’ll discover 4 questions you can ask to help you work through your resistance around self-promotion, learn about “The Art of the Vulnerable Share,” and get ideas for how you can promote your work in a way that feels good as we continue the coaching sessi...2018-03-2143 min
Performers & Creators LabPromoting Your Work: Booking Agent Shares Brass Tacks TipsDo you sometimes feel icky about self-promotion? Or you’re just unsure about how to get the word out so you can actually have an audience, a fan base, a following? In this episode and the next one we dive all in and around and over and through this topic. In this rich double-interview with Emily Zisman, a singer/songwriter who wants to know how to promote her work, and Arya Jha, a marketing & PR booking agent, who wants to share her insider expertise with entertainers - you’ll hear about the 70:20:10 rule, you’ll get creative marketing ideas, and le...2018-03-1448 min
Performers & Creators LabShake It Off: How to Turn Stage Fright Into MagnetismHave you ever been so nervous that you choked up during a performance or an audition? Listen as Holly unpacks the surprising truth about stage fright and shares a revelation she discovered that no one else is talking about when it comes to this anxiety that plagues amateurs and experienced artists all the same. You’ll learn a powerful method for transforming stage fright into magnetism that you can use right away in this week’s Initiation Exercise. You’ll also hear from dance professional, Hannah Romanowsky, and learn how the human body is designed to be a vehicle to mov...2018-03-0747 min
Performers & Creators LabPower Games and Your Creative CareerDo you feel powerless over the success of your career? “Making it” can often feel like it’s defined by someone else and has nothing to do with how hard you work or how good you are. From casting directors, producers, people who hire you for a gig, to the audience themselves - there is often a sense of giving over your power to everyone else in hopes of being one of the “chosen few” in the spotlight. In this episode, Holly talks with Jeffrey Weissman, an actor for over 40 years about the power struggle in Hollywood, how to get ahead...2018-02-2831 min
Performers & Creators LabHow Do I Get Creative Without Pot?“How do I access the stoned dancer when I’m not stoned?” Listen as Holly answers this question and coaches a professional dancer wanting to find a different way other than marijuana to access her creative genius when she choreographs. The episode covers insights into the way marijuana works with creativity, how to achieve a natural high, the four essential components in creating trance states without drugs, and tips for breaking bad habits. Includes commentary from a musician/composer and a middle-school science teacher who enjoy the benefits of marijuana and see no reason to stop. This episode is 420 friend...2018-02-2144 min
Performers & Creators LabBe Afraid But Do It AnywayWhat are you afraid of? And how do you persist in spite of it? In this revealing interview with Raz Kennedy, a renowned vocalist dubbed the "coach to rock royalty," Shaw's questions cut right to the core and we get a glimpse into the story of a living legend who persevered through early traumatic experiences to make his desire bigger than his fear. Learn about subconscious imprints, how to work through fear and more. Listen and discover - what is your "Love and Fear Cocktail"? And how can you be afraid, but do it anyway?You...2018-02-1435 min