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heARTwork USNEEK PEAK: E-Book "Crafting Your Digital Space: Squarespace 101 for Creatives"In this episode you'll get a sneek peak at heARTwork U's first E-Book!"Crafting Your Digital Space: Squarespace 101 for Creatives" is an easy to use guide that provides simple and to the point descriptions and lessons. By the end of the guide you'll have built your very own website using Squarespace! It can be yours for just $40, which is the fraction of the price of a full scale website design! Put the tools in your hands, become the creator, and craft your digital space!To learn more o...2021-04-2506 minheARTwork UCreating space for everyBODY with Megan BowenMeet Megan Bowen! Megan is a performer, creator & entrepreneur in New York City. Alongside her professional performing career, Megan founded Dance From Home LLC, an online company that helps Broadway lovers reconnect with the joy of live performance through musical theatre-themed fitness, dance & industry workshops. In today’s episode we talk about how becoming an entrepreneur has shaped Megan as an artist and how she created a community that believes the dance space is for everyBODY.This episode is a part of heARTwork U&ap...2021-03-2827 minheARTwork UBonus Episode: Sis & The Next Generation Project!Welcome to a heARTwork bonus episode! While this interview doesn’t directly connect to a heARTwork U Pack we know the conversations and individuals we are highlighting are incredibly inspiring. Let’s get started! Learn more about The Next Generation Project! Follow Sis on Instagram!Need more heARTwork in your life? Visit us at karajonsson.com/heartwork or join our community on social media @heARTworkbyKSJ 2021-03-2117 minheARTwork UEnergy for Creative Success with Madeleine CorlissToday’s guest is Madeleine Corliss! Madeleine is an NYC Actor, Energy Healer, and the Creator of The Energy Studio. In the performing world, Madeleine was most recently a semi-finalist in Broadway.com's The Search For Roxie. She has also performed Off-Broadway, at NYC's Lincoln Center, and around the Country. While performing, Madeleine also trained in Shamanic Energy Healing through private coaching and The Foundation For Shamanic Studies. In 2020 she opened The Energy Studio as a way to support creatives in their journey to energetic and mental wellness. For more information about her courses, coaching and her fr...2021-03-1437 minheARTwork URedefining Education with Lexi PinnataToday’s guest is Lexi Pinnata! Lexi is a professional actor, singer, dancer based in New York. She has taught private voice for over four years as well as performed regionally at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan working toward her membership in Actor's Equity. She is also a member of the award winning a cappella group, BisCaydence, where she served as the Artistic Director and choreographer.During the episode we discuss Lexi's business, The Smart Singer Studio. Which is a community designed to help passionate students turn their love of si...2021-02-2828 minheARTwork UCreating Art in 2021 with Caitlyn Joyce & Talen PinerToday’s guests are Caitlyn Joyce & Talen Piner together they’ve written a brand new musical titled SCOUTS! This comedy, thriller, adventure musical is about gender stereotypes and common sense. Though the show is still in development Caitlyn & Talen believe it has the potential to change perspectives and reach the hearts and minds of all human beings regardless of gender, sexuality, race, and class. @themothmanisrealThis episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Creativity in a Global Pandemic.And be sure to check out the show note...2021-02-141h 02heARTwork UMake 2021 your best year yet!Today's episode is all about developing your Goals for 2021! Join founder Kara Shea Jonsson as walks you through the step by step process of creating your goals and action steps for the year ahead!This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack for Personal Achievement And be sure to check out heARTwork U’s latest interview:Meet Melissa! She is an actor and writer based in New Jersey! Melissa and I had a fantastic conversation about our goals, how they shift as we transition through our artistic journey, and wha...2020-12-2716 minheARTwork UCreative Passion in the Real World with Jack WilkinsToday’s guest is Jack Wilkins! Jack is a professional vocalist based in Los Angeles County! I love his story because his journey was diverse and full of discovery! This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack for Creative Identity!And be sure to check out the show notes to grab heARTwork U’s Quick Guide to Defining your Core Values. This easy to follow worksheet walks you through defining your core values and creating specific habits to practice them daily.Need more heARTwork in your life? Visit us at k...2020-12-2047 minheARTwork UOne Hour to AuthenticityJoin Founder Kara Jonsson for a guided work session that will take only 1 hour of your day and leave prepared to dive headfirst into your authenticity!This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack for Individualism in the Industry.Need more heARTwork in your life? Visit us at karajonsson.com/heartwork or join our community on social media @heARTworkbyKSJ 2020-12-1304 minheARTwork ULeaving the Room Brighter with Marshall Weir Mabry IVToday’s guest is Marshall Mabry! Marshall is an activist, storyteller, and the youngest speaker in TEDXBroadway history. He is currently a freshman Musical Theatre Major at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and strives to leave every room brighter than he found it especially for the young artists of color coming after him.This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack for Individualism in the Industry.This week we have a something new! Check out heARTwork U’s Podcast Episode titled “One Hour to an Authentic You” Join Founder Kara Jonsson for a guided work ses...2020-12-1349 minheARTwork UComparison in the Arts with Morgan HarrisonToday’s guest is Morgan Harrison! Morgan is an incredible performer with credits that included the Broadway productions of Mean Girls and Beetlejuice!In this episode we discuss comparison and how it can be a thief of joy or a tool for professional development.This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack for Individualism in the Industry.This week we have a something new! Check out heARTwork U’s Podcast Episode titled “One Hour to an Authentic You” Join Founder Kara Jonsson for a guided work session that will take only 1 hour of your day and...2020-12-1325 minheARTwork UUnapologetic Creativity with Talking SheToday’s guests are Abeba Isaac and Zoe Aarts. Together they founded Talking She which provides a not-sorry space for women to share their work. By providing a platform outside of social media, we hope to create a more positive, focused environment that celebrates the accomplishments of women while inspiring others to share their own unique stories and perspectives. In this episode we discuss our hopes for the future of media, the arts, and how we feel committed to creating a space for change. This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Creativity in a...2020-12-1024 minheARTwork UDiversifying your Art with Matt CaccamoToday’s guest is Matt Caccamo! Matt is a New York based actor who used the uncertain season of 2020 to explore a new passion. Matt is an emerging poet with plans to publish a collection of poem very soon! In this episode we discuss how diversity as an artist is key to longevity and centeredness is a crazy fast paced lifestyle.This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Creativity in a Global Pandemic.And be sure to check out the show notes to grab heARTwork’s Creative Permission Slip. Too often when we c...2020-12-0620 minheARTwork UFinancial Freedom for ArtistsDown with the Starving Artist Trope! Brooke Tyler Benson, Equity Actor & Founder of Not Starving Artist is my guest today on the heARTwork U Podcast! Brooke & I discuss the importance of challenging the system and creating a new cycle of financial freedom in artists. This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Financial Health. In addition to this episode, be sure to check out our Financial Starter Kit for Artists.Using this easy to follow interactive guide, you'll erase the idea of a "starving artist".Take control of your financial...2020-11-2945 minheARTwork UMental & Financial Health for ArtistsJoin Actors Shelly Walsh & Dan Maldonado for a conversation about mental and financial health. During this episode we'll discuss how we hope to achieve our future financial goals and how mindset plays a major in financial freedom. This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Financial Health. In addition to this episode, be sure to check out our Financial Starter Kit for Artists.Using this easy to follow interactive guide, you'll erase the idea of a "starving artist".Take control of your financial dignity and become an inspiration to those around...2020-11-2923 minheARTwork UNetworking in the Industry with Julio ReyBuilding relationships is a major aspects of the performing arts industry. Join my guest Julio Rey and I as we discuss the networking and the lessons we wish we knew as young artists looking to make an impact.This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Networking & Building a Community. In addition to this episode, be sure to check out our Guide to Building your Professional Index. This networking tool serves as a simple guide that will use your core values and past experience to highlight key relationships.Need more...2020-11-1421 min
heARTwork UBuilding your Artistic Community with Milika ChereeAt heARTwork finding a creative community where you thrive is so important to long lasting success. My guest today Milika Cheree (Hamilton SF Tour, Nat'l Tour: The Color Purple, Ragtime) has a wide range of experiences that have helped her to find herself in the arts. Listen as she shares incredible advice for developing artists!This episode is a part of heARTwork U's Pack on Networking & Building a Community. In addition to this episode, be sure to check out our Guide to Building your Professional Index. This networking tool serves as a simple guide...2020-11-1337 min