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Wear Your CrownRachel Caffey's Story: Arts, Opportunities and GrowthJoin this week's guest Rachel Caffey, current Chicago based performing artist who speaks authentically about living life as a performer. As she speaks about the growth she has found through her art we will also dive deep into what it looks like to be a part of the 87% of those in the creative industry who do not always get the spotlight.To learn more about Rachel's passions follow her podcast on Instagram or Spotify - Who's Got Bizz Buzz! 2025-05-2648 min
Who's Got Biz BuzzSize Inclusivity: Honoring The Artist ft. Halli MorganOPENING SEASON TWO ~ Halli Morgan joins me to talk Size Inclusivity in theatre spaces. She shares her viewpoints and experiences and we discuss ideas of how we can make our theatre spaces more equitable, diverse, and inclusive for all bodies. I'm thrilled to share this episode with you all on Who's Got Biz Buzz! TW: We do lightly touch on disorded eating and briefly discuss the idea of the "Broadway Body" and what that means.2025-03-2232 minWho's Got Biz BuzzMack Alexander - "And I felt like I could just be free."WRAPPING UP SEASON ONE ~ for the TENTH EPISODE of WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, I have Mack Alexander joining me on the pod to talk about growing up with Musicians and Teachers, his passion for art, and him discovering his voice! Mack shares his energy and life experiences so openly and I am honored he generously gave his time with us!! Thank you again, bizzy buzzers, for listening to this episode of Who's Got Biz Buzz!2025-01-251h 23Who's Got Biz BuzzLydia Ellis-Curry - "I have to write what I know."ALLLLRIGHTY, BIZZY BUZZERS! For the NINTH EPISODE of WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, I have Lydia Ellis-Curry joining me on the pod to talk about growing up Bilingual, writing a film on illness and recovery, and her adventures from the West Coast of San Diego to the Windy City of Chicago! We've been talking about sitting down to record for the longest time, so I'm grateful we finally did and are sharing it with you. Thank you for listening to this episode of Who's Got Biz Buzz! 2024-11-091h 17Who's Got Biz BuzzAmari Gamble - "It starts and ends with me."
HEYYYYY, Bizzy Buzzers! For the EIGHTH EPISODE of WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, I have Amari Gamble joining me on the pod to talk about his beginnings in theatre and music, rich influences from his upbringing, and his journey through music! We both have the gift of the gab, so I'm thrilled we got to sit down to record some of our thoughts. Thank you for listening to this episode of Who's Got Biz Buzz!
2024-08-241h 23Who's Got Biz BuzzBilly Sefton - "It's a winding road."
AND WE’RE BACK! For the SEVENTH EPISODE of WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, I have Billy Sefton joining me on the pod to talk about his beginnings and influences in music, his growth and journey through learning the ropes of what it means to be a leader, and different musicians that inspire him! It was a BLAST to officially sit down and chat with him, after dreaming together for six months. He’s a star in the making you don’t want to miss!! Thank you for listening to this episode of Who's Got Biz Buzz!2024-08-031h 42Who's Got Biz BuzzMadison Sheward - "I feel so alive when I'm onstage."Happy April, Bizzy Buzzers! For the SIXTH EPISODE of WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, I have Madison Sheward joining me on the pod to talk about her beginnings in theatre and dance, her love of teaching kiddos, and her immense passion for Immigrants in the Arts! It was an honor to officially sit down and her about her experience, and I know she's going to go onto accomplish amazing things in her career. Thank you for listening to this episode of Who's Got Biz Buzz!2024-04-2246 minWho's Got Biz BuzzTiffany T. Taylor - "I broke ground in a way I never thought that I would."After a long hiatus, we are back with the buzz! I have Tiffany T. Taylor joining me on the pod, sharing about her time in school, her professional life, and what she's doing now. I could talk to this girl FOREVER. She's incredibly sweet and has the most soothing voice. What a treat to interview her and hear about her story here on Who's Got Biz Buzz!2024-03-231h 43Who's Got Biz BuzzGrant Kilian - "I was born, and then I was onstage."This week, I get to interview Grant Kilian! We talk about his beginnings in theatre and early introduction to directing, problematic structures of theatre programs, and his passion for musical theatre writing. It's such a treat to share this episode! Grant has a quick-wit and bright personality that shine on this episode of Who's Got Biz Buzz.2023-12-3054 minWho's Got Biz BuzzLaura Dellis - "I just want people to like me."This week, I interview Laura Dellis, the amazing actor/singer/dancer/comedian! I had such a blast going deeper with this gal, getting to hear about her roots in musical theatre and her care for her fellow colleagues and performers! We touch on many different things, so charge your AirPods and listen to her journey with me on WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ !2023-12-091h 09Who's Got Biz BuzzJosiah Haugen - "You have a little giggle and then you leave."For the SECOND EPISODE of WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, we have Josiah Haugen sharing his roots in music and theatre and piloting. Josiah Haugen is a Chicago-based actor, musician, and artist citizen. After graduating from the Chicago College of the Performing Arts in 2021, Josiah has been on numerous Chicago stages. He is a proud member of The Four C-Notes (the Midwest’s only Frankie Valli tribute band) and performs around the country and the globe with them. Off-stage you can find Josiah recording piano tracks, attempting a new recipe, or reading a big fantasy book. He is so excited to...2023-11-0156 minWho's Got Biz BuzzJulia Fleckenstein - "You're kind of not, like, a witchy person."For our FIRST EPISODE on WHO'S GOT BIZ BUZZ, we have Julia Fleckenstein talking all things dance, acting, yoga, singing, dream roles, passions, and what she would be doing if she wasn't acting! It was an honor to sit and have this one-on-one time with her. I'm inspired by the way she supports and uplifts other artists in our community. I hope you feel some joy and inspiration from this incredible gal, too! 2023-09-2755 min
Who's Got Biz BuzzWho's Got Biz Buzz TrailerThis is a small introduction to what and who will be on this platform! I can't wait to dig into my fellow performers and friends' passions, stories, and dreams as we talk about art, survival jobs, and industry things. I hope you'll follow along for the ride! 2023-09-2701 min
the circle makersEpisode 11 - Have You Forgiven Yourself?Hi friends!
Welcome back to another week on the circle makers! I have been reflecting over my testimony recently, as I shared it on last week's episode.
The Holy Spirit convicted me of why I hesitated for many years before beginning a relationship with God.
I wanted to share that newly found revelation with you all, and provide you a way to seek healing through forgiveness, for others and yourself.
Please leave a review! It helps others find this platform and hopefully, find encouragement and guidance.
If...2021-03-0321 minthe circle makersEpisode 10 - My TestimonyHey friends! I didn't think I would be putting out another episode this week, but I felt I was being called to share my story and why I'm here with you all. I hope you find encouragement in my testimony and feel uplifted walking into the rest of your week.
Feel free to let me know how your prayer lives have been enriched during this time, whether through this podcast or other means. It means a great deal to know how you all are growing in this time.
Please leave a review if...2021-02-2429 minthe circle makersEpisode 9 - Busy Seasons & What's Next !First of all - Happy Ash Wednesday!
I was tentative about releasing an episode at this last week, because I again was relying on my own understanding and not God’s. I know that God can use anything for His good and His glory. In this busy season of life, here’s an unscripted, unplanned episode on what I’m walking through, scripture I’m meditating over, and people and things I’m praying over in this season.
If you know of anyone with a heart for prayer, who could provide and share their knowledge with this...2021-02-1725 minthe circle makersEpisode 8 - Finding Grace & Washing Your Mouth Out With SoapHey all! Last week, there were some disgusting words that left my mouth. I became overwhelmed with shame and guilt. The Lord helped me realize that I was getting caught in a spiral, because of a lack of grace. I touch on how to break that spiral and we can implement a new praying practice: praying through the Bible. God's kindness and grace is enough for us and it's freeee ! Who doesn't love free stuff ?? Send all questions, comments, concerns, fears, jeers, and cheers to rachcaffey@gmail.com.2021-02-1123 minthe circle makersEpisode 7 - A Legacy of Circle MakersToday we have Karen Festa joining us for the first interview! Karen is my maternal grandmother. She has been praying circles in her life since she first came to accept Jesus at 6 years old. Karen is originally from Elmhurst, IL and comes from a Swedish lineage. We talk about her father, my great grandpa Dahlstrom, and the prayer legacy he started for our family. I am thrilled to share her story and that she came on for this episode!
Direct any questions, comments, concerns, cheers, and/or jeers to rachcaffey@gmail.com. 2021-02-031h 10the circle makersEpisode 6 - Drawing A Circle Around JerichoAfter a week of feeling depleted and discouraged, we are BACK and ready to continue the good journey towards enriching our prayer walks and faith lives! I speak a little on where my heart has been in the past few weeks and how God is refueling and renewing me daily.
This episode, I touch on what a "Jericho" is and why Mark Batterson uses that term frequently in his book, The Circle Maker. Then, I go onto discuss the components used to draw a circle in prayer and how that relates to what Mark has shared with...2021-01-2741 minthe circle makersEpisode 5 - Dreaming Is A Risky BusinessI felt I needed to take a week (or two) to delve into praying about our dreams and why we should be praying about our dreams.
I feared praying and actualizing my dreams with God for most of my life.
I feel differently after coming into relationship with Him and getting to know His heart.
My hope for you is to take agency over freely asking Him for your dreams and hopes!
There's so much we gotta talk about, so strap in!! It's going to be an amazing ride!
If you...2021-01-2027 minthe circle makersEpisode 4 - Somewhere to StartHi all! I wanted to look at the passages in the Bible where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray. So, we look at Luke 11 and Matthew 6, starting in verse 5. I initially started writing this episode, two to three weeks ago, by going into a theological "dig," you might say. I felt that was veering away from this podcast's initial purpose: prayer.
I feel so encouraged by the way the Holy Spirit led me through this episode and this time, even when I couldn't find the tv remote and God was calling me to spend time with...2021-01-1330 minthe circle makersEpisode 3 - A Prayer Over Our CountryInstead of releasing Episode 3 on Wednesday, as I intended to, I am releasing a prayer today over our country.
I felt called to share a few thoughts and then pray. I know there is immeasurable pain people are experiencing now.
Sometimes when we are struggling through unmanageable trauma we need others to pray for us.
I wanted to do that for you today.
I stumble through a thought process for the first few minutes.
Feel free to skip over my thoughts.
Skip to 3:45 to receive reading of Matthew 5:1-12.
...2021-01-0932 minthe circle makersEpisode 2 - Baby Bottle Prayers & Diving Into SpecificityToday, I wanted to ease into a simple idea: getting the most out of our prayers through specificity.
I discuss what a " bABy bOtTLe pRaYeR " is and why it's important to be specific with God when praying.
When we set a date with God, when we explicitly state how we want God to meet us, when we stop dancing around the subject with broad asks;
God is able to meet and match your faith in the ask and show you how He's going to bless you through that.
I share a on what...2021-01-0625 minthe circle makersEpisode 1 - An Introduction to The Circle MakersWelcome to The Circle Makers - a podcast for dreamers and believers that are ready to pray circles, with boldness and specificity, around their lives.
On this episode, I share on why I started this, what is a "circle maker," and a little bit on me and my background. I also share a recent prayer that was answered, in more ways than one, and pray over my listeners before signing off.
I hope you stay for the journey!2021-01-0632 min