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Driftwood ConversationsLauren LovettLauren Lovett
Actress, coach, and trauma-informed practitioner Lauren Lovett brings her unique blend of theater, voice work, and emotional awareness to the forefront. In this episode, we discuss how conscious communication and self-awareness can heal, empower, and transform our relationships—on and off the stage.
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Lessons in LeadershipEpisode 271: Decode Your Inner Language: A Surprising Twist to My Interview with Lauren LovettLeadership begins with self-awareness. This was the cornerstone of a powerful conversation I recently had with Lauren Lovett on the Lessons in Leadership podcast. Lauren, an artist, executive coach, and visionary behind Speak Well Corporation, has a unique approach to coaching that merges the mind, body, and what she calls the "observer" or essence. Her perspective on leadership challenges traditional notions and invites us to embrace a more holistic view of decision-making, personal growth, and emotional intelligence.
Here are the key insights and actionable takeaways from our dialogue, during which Lauren turned the tables and started interviewing...2024-12-1426 min
Purpose Within ProsperityTaking the suffering out of success so you can thrive, rise and grow with Kelly Duffy and Lauren LovettToday I have not just one, but two, amazing guests for you. Lauren Lovett and Kelly Duffy are the founders of the One of Five club, helping women business owners to take the suffering out of success, to thrive and grow. Born from a discussion about how, if you are lucky, you will have five life-changing conversations in your lifetime and a desire to create a space where women get to have these opportunities. This is a wonderful conversation with two truly inspiring women who are dedicated to helping women move past their limiting beliefs...2024-10-3039 min
The Scrumptious Woman089 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Insights from Kelly Duffy and Lauren LovettHello, beautiful people! I'm Juliette Karaman, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to another inspiring episode of The Scrumptious Woman. Today, we have not one but two incredible women with us: Kelly Duffy and Lauren Lovett. Between them, they have built and sold companies worth over half a million pounds. Join us as we dive into their journeys, insights, and how they empower women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.Episode Summary:In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journeys of Kelly Duffy and Lauren Lovett. Both have built successful businesses across various industries...2024-07-3035 min
Moms Art TooEp 100 - The Best of UsIt's the 100th Episode of Moms Art Too! To celebrate, Mel, Brooke go through their favorite episodes and discuss which guests have inspired them, all with the help of returning guest, favorite uncle, and the champion of hot takes: Unkle Cam.
Visit Blindtoe.com to connect with Brooke and Mel and to learn more about their current work.
Thank you to all of the guests who have been a part of our first 100 episodes:
Wynter Rosen 2x
Andres
Kathleen
Anna Stern
Darlene Drake
El...2024-06-0553 min
Millennial MinimalistsBe Less Busy & Have More Impact with Chris LovettBe inspired to start simplifying your work life so that you can stop being the busiest person in the room and start being the most impactful and productive one! Kelly speaks with acclaimed simplicity coach, author, TEDx speaker, and fellow minimalist, Chris Lovett for a second time to help you apply minimalism to your work life. You will be challenged to ask yourself 'how can I use minimalism in the workplace? And, 'how can I do less and have more impact at work?' Chris experienced overwork first hand and after experimenting with...2024-01-011h 05
Digital Recruiter Podcast#6 - From Client to Co-worker with Lauren Demato
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Digital Recruiter podcast, host Clark Willcox engages in an insightful conversation with guest Lauren Demato, delving into the intricacies of the recruiting industry and the experiences that shape it.
Throughout the conversation, Lauren emphasizes the importance of finding a niche and owning it, drawing from her own upbringing and personal background. She highlights the significance of effective communication, particularly in terms of balancing self-promotion without appearing boastful. Lauren also provides valuable insights into the interview process, advocating for a consultative approach and emphasizing the need for a s...2023-09-0659 minMoms Art TooEp 73 Lauren Lovett Part II - Accepting Your AngerThis week Mel and Brooke finish their amazing discussion with intimacy coordinator and embodiment coach, Lauren Lovett. While Mel actively jinxes all her wants, Lauren shares how somatic experiencing helps her clients take their trauma and rage to work with it in a positive way and talks about the differences between adaptive anger and maladaptive anger. Meanwhile, we get an inside look at the glitz and glam of Delaware's luxury beaches that are so exclusive no one has ever heard of them.
Follow Lauren on Instagram : @yourdesertwitch
Learn more about Lauren and her wor...2023-07-2653 minMoms Art TooEp 72 Lauren Lovett - Keeping it Safe and Creating ArtThis week on Moms Art Too intimacy coordinator and embodiment coach, Lauren Lovett stops by to share her path in show business. Lauren chats about what it was like attending Julliard for acting in the 90's, and how she works on creative projects educating actors that consent is conditional and varied to help the create a safe environment that can also create art. Meanwhile, Mel does everything she can to keep Brooke from climbing up the nearest tree when the topic of sex comes up.
Follow Lauren on Instagram : @yourdesertwitch
Learn more abo...2023-07-1948 min
The Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#376The musical blessings go on, with Lauren Lovett, Kenny T, Nate Miller, Lynne Modranski, The Knight Family, Tom Smith, Keith Andrew Grim, Ken Gober, Paulette Wright, and your host Paul Gibbs. And more stuff to make you smile, and think, like “What do the colors of the American Flag represent?” and “What was the Switchback Railway?” (Hint: it only ran at 6 mph!) All this and more, on the next Jesscott Music Hour! Hear the show anytime on major podcast platforms, like Transistor, Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many others! New episodes each Friday morning. Tune in...2023-06-1657 min
The Yes Collective Podcast with Justin Wilford, PhDEmbodied Empowerment with Lauren Lovett, Embodied Artist CoachEPISODE #69 - This week, Jenny and Justin are thrilled to be joined by Lauren Lovett, an embodied artist coach who is on a mission to support people in their pursuit of embodied empowerment. Lauren started acting on stage at the age of 10, and went on to pursue a BFA in drama from The Juilliard School. After performing in theaters across the country, she eventually realized that her true calling was in teaching and coaching other artists. Today, she is passionate about helping her clients connect with their bodies, hearts, and minds to unlock their full potential.Through...2023-03-231h 05
Paranormal Karenep. 252: Lauren and MoniqueTwo awesome ladies in one episode!! First Monique Pliakos is back to talk self care and other stuff then my friend Lauren Lovett is here to talk creative coaching! www.tarotMonique.com www.innerstandingshypnosis.com https://www.desertwitchretreats.com/ www.laurenlovett.com Subscribe on Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paranormal-karen/id1355169056 Watch Paranormal Karen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRc2W--b49xcNxBudN7FARw Follow on Twit...2023-03-031h 31The Yes Collective Podcast with Justin Wilford, PhDBreaking Cycles with Jenny & JustinEPISODE #67 - Each month in Yes Collective we focus on a central theme that ties together our new therapy tools, podcasts, and conversations. This month, we’re focused on cycle-breaking! Cycles are the patterns of behaviors, emotions, and beliefs. There can be inter-generational patterns that get passed down from one generation to the next. There can be personal patterns that have set in over years of coping, defending, and managing one's internal world. Or there can be relational patterns that take root in long-term relationships. Cycle-breaking is the conscious act of freeing yourself from destructive, unhealthy, or disruptive patterns in...2023-03-0257 minThe Jesscott Music HourThe Jesscott Music Hour Ep#357What a show! Laura Hawthorne, Lynn Modranski, Mary James – just to name a few of the artists sharing their musical gifts with us on this episode. We’ve got a devotional from Phil Lewis with the most important question you’ll ever be asked, and of course lots of interesting facts and information from your host, Paul Gibbs. (What TV series starred Clayton Moore?) And, there’s music from Lauren Lovett, Blanca, Phil Wickham, Joel Vaughn, Heather Thomas Van Deren, and of course a song from your host. You won’t want to miss this episode of The Jesscott Music Hour...2023-02-0358 min
The Learning Future Podcast with Louka ParryA-Lab Series: Lesson Ten - The Agency SchoolHow do we be more on purpose, and less on point and create learning with rigour but not rigidity? How do we elevate voice, choice and initiative knowing that as we do so we create more freedom and more responsibility?In this episode of our 10-part special series on Learner Agency we discuss how students bring agency to life. This is the tenth lesson for agency shared by global education expert Charles Leadbeater in conversation with educators from schools across South Australia. In our conversation we blend the conceptual with the concrete, exploring philosophy, practice and product...2022-04-0750 min
DirecastReview 3 Part 2: The Man Sitting On A RadiatorPart 2 of our Season 2 Review includes such talking points as Helen of Troy's champagne bottle needs, Dolly Parton becoming a Christmas Angel, and whether Matt will only truly be happy if his pants literally catch fire. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Fo...2022-03-251h 05DirecastReview 3 Part 1: SandbagsWe are wrapping up Season 2, which means another review of the games we've been playing - this time in two parts because we just had to much to say! Enjoy part 1 of our Season 3 Review!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folk...2022-03-1857 min
DirecastDesperados Episode 3 Rattlesnake SpongeWe go one last time to the rootin' tootin' western world of Desperados, featuring a shootout over a goldmine and a whole mess o' dynamite. Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme was composed and performed by Matt George Lovett. This week's episode was edited by Matt George Lovett.This week we...2022-02-181h 11
DirecastDesperados Episode 2 By God Bygod!We go again to the rootin' tootin' western world of Desperados, featuring a mad cap dash across the plains in the dynamite train!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme was composed and performed by Matt George Lovett. This week's episode was edited by Matt George Lovett.This week we were playing...2022-02-111h 18
DirecastDesperados Episode 1 Fine People-FolksWe kick off a new game, the rootin' tootin' western game of Desperados, featuring a fair crop of saloon brawls, gun-tottin', whiskey sippin' and low down no good ne'er do'wells.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme and Ironsworn Variation were was composed and performed by Matt George Lovett. This week's episode was edited...2022-02-041h 01DirecastIronsworn Episode 4: Wynn ConditionAfter a grand adventure, our Ironsworn expedition comes to a close with a short, sharp confrontation. Stakes are raised, danger is faced, and a final, fell promise is made...Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme and Ironsworn Variation were was composed and performed by Matt George Lovett. This week's episode was edited by...2022-01-2837 minDirecastIronsworn 3: Consult the SmokeOur Ironsworn adventure continues apace (albeit slightly delayed). The Ironlanders have reached the village of Essus, slightly scuffed but otherwise whole. Join them as they learn about the Wrathful Haunt, travel out to find it, and witness some strange stuff, man.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme and Ironsworn Variation were was composed...2022-01-2256 minDirecastIronsworn Part 2: Rattus MaximusThis week we meet our brave Ironland adventures in the swamp, witness them battle a wave of rats, and finally arrive in the town of Essus Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme and Ironsworn Variation were was composed and performed by Matt George Lovett. This week's episode was edited...2022-01-1456 minDirecastIronsworn Part 1: A Wrathful HauntThis week the fellas do their character creation for a game of Ironsworn, discussing important things like who has a canoe, how many hands that monster had, and what all those iron pillars are doing spread across the land. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme and Ironsworn Variation were...2022-01-0745 minDirecastThis or that: A New Years MinisodeHappy New Year's Eve Direlisteners! This week we are doing a minisode to tide you hungry little listeners over to the new year. A little warm up game we did whilst Helen was making her own pasta or gently massaging a cat I cannot quite remember. Enjoy Peter, Jacob, Matt and Luki wind their ways through the question, This or That.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on...2021-12-3125 minDirecastWarmer in the Winter Episode 2: Sliding Cuddle Puddle of DoomGod rest ye merry podcasters upon this Christmas Eve,For we have made an episode that's guaranteed to leaveYou paralysed with laughter and struggling to breathe,So please leave us a like and a review, LikeAndAReview,Please leave us a like and a review!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)...2021-12-241h 41DirecastWarmer in the Winter Episode 1: A move on Polly DartonMerry Christmas Direlisteners! This week we are feeling all Christmassy, and to do that we are making a hallmark Christmas movie in the game Warmer in the Winter. But things are going wrong, because if things went right then we'd fire the writers. Join us in pony rides, snow and a local woman that operates at around Mach 3.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)This...2021-12-171h 08
The Learnit Podcast#40 Lauren Herckis, Carnegie Mellon University: Understanding Why Some Educators Adopt New Technologies & Others Don'tWhy do university faculty at Carnegie Mellon University - an institution renowned for its learning sciences and advances in technology enhanced learning - so often fail to adopt them? As anthropologist at CMU, specialising in faculty culture and use of technology, Lauren Herckis offers key insights, and useful advice on how leaders might navigate reluctance from their own teams to embrace new technologies. We talk about her many surprising findings and whether the recent acceleration of edtech will be sustained.Show notes:- More about Lauren Herckis: http://www.laurenherckis.com/- Lauren’s research: http://ww...2021-12-1636 min
The Learnit Podcast#40 Lauren Herckis, Carnegie Mellon University: Understanding Why Some Educators Adopt New Technologies & Others Don'tWhy do university faculty at Carnegie Mellon University - an institution renowned for its learning sciences and advances in technology enhanced learning - so often fail to adopt them? As anthropologist at CMU, specialising in faculty culture and use of technology, Lauren Herckis offers key insights, and useful advice on how leaders might navigate reluctance from their own teams to embrace new technologies. We talk about her many surprising findings and whether the recent acceleration of edtech will be sustained.Show notes:More about Lauren Herckis: http://www.laurenherckis.com/Lauren’s research: ht...2021-12-1636 minDirecastMonster of the Week Episode 3: The Handrail from Khazad-DûmThis week we are finishing Monster of the Week, rejoining our cast of Exeter-based monster hunters, and continuing to fight against the mysterious forces that get even more mysteriouser. Now they must fight with only their wits, a handrail, spraying things, and Winona's competency will they defeat the hounds of Yeth?Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)This week's episode was edited by Peter Wellman...2021-12-0358 minDirecastMonster Of the week: Episode 2: Waft Under PressureA new week brings a new game - specifically, a game of the cult hit Monster of the Week! This week we're continuing with our cast of Essex based monster hunters and continuing to fight against the mysterious yeth hounds. Pulled into an ancient conflict, with incense, hand rails, spiralling stairs and the worlds most adept inept person.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)This...2021-11-261h 13DirecastMonster of the Week Episode 1: With a Cricket Bat and a Doggy TreatA new week brings a new game - specifically, a game of the cult hit Monster of the Week! This week we're introduced to our cast of highly trained, dynamic monster hunters as they find themselves witnesses to an uncanny event. Soon they find themselves on the trail of an ancient conflict, pursued by creatures of half-forgotten myth, while armed only with a cricket bat, a literal scaredy-cat, and some very suspect bags of parsley...Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen...2021-11-191h 06DirecastOnce Upon a Birthday Part 2: Throwing down the GauntletThis week we're back in Stardale, trying to marry the sorceress. But things never go to plan, and these events certainly never have unexpected guests… Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram) This week's episode was edited by H Folkmans. Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme and this episode's theme were both composed and performed by Matt George Lovett. This week we were playing Once...2021-11-1257 minDirecastOnce Upon a Birthday Part 1: Something up my back-sleeveThis week we're in Stardale, randomly generating a magical and mystical Birthday Party for the perfect princess. But things never go to plan, and these events certainly never have unexpected guests… Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram) This week's episode was edited by H Folkmans. Our logo and banner art is by H...2021-11-0552 minDirecastParanoia Part 2: Treasonous Cold FunThis week reincarnate, accuse anyone and everyone of treason, and find the frozen trouble we've been sent to shoot. Enjoy!We are also joined by extra special guest Dion Hurford for this game. Dion is a black economy activist, producer, composer, photographer, videographer, and all around awesome human being. He can be found on Instagram @skilliosoDirecast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman...2021-10-291h 02DirecastParnoia Part 1: No Problems, Just TroubleThis week we onesie up, grab some laser guns, and go in search of capital T Trouble in the name of Friend Computer, in a creepy Halloween game of Paranoia! Enjoy!We are also joined by extra special guest Dion Hurford for this game. Dion is a black economy activist, producer, composer, photographer, videographer, and all around awesome human being. He can be found on Instagram @skilliosoDirecast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob...2021-10-221h 13DirecastGoing Dark Part 2: The Morpheus CorporationThis week we're back with Mission Team Mew as they scour a shopping centre for the missing princess, face-off against incompetent male models, and attempt to save their careers from another failed mission. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)This week's episode was edited by Luki...2021-10-151h 02DirecastGoing Dark Part 1: The Janus BureauThis week we're jumping into the world of superspies and secret agencies with Going Dark. Join us as we put silencers on shotguns, search for elusive cabbage tattoos, and navigate a highly inefficiently designed shopping centre. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)This week's episode was...2021-10-081h 02DirecastHoney Heist ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Episode 2: Strong Ursinal codeLet your eyes not deceive you; Honey Heist turns 1 this week! In celebration, we've returned to our very first game, GM and characters that started it all. A heist that includes, bears, carnage, more bears and truly a worrying display of condiments. Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)2021-10-012h 10DirecastHoney Heist ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Episode 1: Electric BeargalooYou read that right, listeners; Honey Heist turns 1 this week! In celebration, we've returned to our roots with the game, GM and characters that started it all. Join us as we spill secrets, learn lessons, and put beach huts to entirely innappropriate use.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)2021-09-241h 15
DirecastWorldbuilding with James D'Amato Episode 2This week we work out how big we are, give our world a soundtrack and realise that Gwyneth Paltrow may have antlers! We're back for our final episode with James D'Amato of the Oneshot Podcast, creating our pantheon of gods and adding a pinch of punk! Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)2021-09-1753 min
DirecastWorldbuilding with James D'Amato Episode 1Something special for y'all this week, folks. James D'Amato of the Oneshot Network leads us through one of the many worldbuilding games in his recently published "The Ultimate RPG Worldbuilder's Guide". Enjoy as we lay down some groundwork for a future game, covering such topics as the experience of divinity, the morality of power, and the sexual availability of swans.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr...2021-09-101h 05DirecastKaiju Girls Episode 2: Mr Hatori's Bappin' StanceWelcome back to the second half of our epic romp through the municipal infrastructure in Kaiju Girls. Prepare for a smorgasboard of swashbuckling sword fights, heartthrobs in distress, and a crash course in giant moth-wrangling. Plus, stick around to the end for a very exciting announcement about what's in store for you over the next couple of weeks.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)...2021-09-032h 21DirecastKaiju Girls Episode 1: Too Old for FishbowlsThis week, we're exploring a world of big feelings and big fighting with Kaiju Girls; a game about Japanese high-school students with the amazing power to turn into city-destroying monsters when they get stressed out. Join us as introduce our characters, receive wisdom from a goldfish, and get all hot under the collar for the class himbo.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)2021-08-272h 08DirecastUntitled Ghost Game Episode 2: The Night of the Rooster CoopOld Woggle's rampage across Flufferton continues! Enjoy this offering of mumbling ponies, overworked bar-staff, and really awful beer, as we bring to a close our rendition of Untitled Ghost Game.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast...2021-08-2059 minDirecastUntitled Ghost Game Part 1: The Ghost of FluffertonThis week we're entering the world of the Untitled Ghost Game by creating the adorable village of Flufferton, embodying the ghost of a vengeful rooster, and ruining the evenings of some uptown yobs. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by...2021-08-1350 minMillennial MinimalistsOwn Less & Live More with Chris LovettBe inspired to let go of the physical and/or mental clutter in your life. Kelly speaks with minimalist author, Chris Lovett, about his new book titled, “Discovery of Less: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned," which follows his journey from living a busy and cluttered life to now designing a simpler and happier every day. You will learn about the benefits of letting go and the power of saying no and taking a chance on a different path. Gain the courage to own less and live more today.2021-08-0959 minDirecastOur Hero Neighbours Part 3: Cutting out the Middle-FloorSpooks, scrapes and shenanigans abound in our final instalment of Our Hero Neighbours, as the gang creep tentatively through an old, isolated mansion. Did that door creaking open sound like giggling to you, or are we merely haunted by the ghost of our own genre savviness?Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)2021-08-0654 minDirecastOur Hero Neighbours Part 2: A Lesbian in NeedIt's all hands on deck in Smalltown this week, as we wrangle campers, Karens, and cynophobes in the face of the oncoming flood. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram)Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram)Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter)Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter)H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)Our logo and banner art is by H Folkmans. The Direcast theme was composed and performed by...2021-07-3047 min
DirecastOur Hero Neighbours: The Switchback Outback Camping ShackThis is week we creep into rural USA and try to be good neighbours. There's dogs, ASL, and pizza delivery girls, not to mention some weird accents. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram)2021-07-2356 min
HIMSSCastPeeking into the future of healthcare — with Tom Kiesau, Lauren Goodman, Shreesh Tiwari, and Dr. Darryl Gibbings-IsaacAmong the many offerings at HIMSS21 is The Future of Healthcare, a continuation of the State of Healthcare data-driven virtual event HIMSS hosted back in June. On this special episode of HIMSSCast, we welcome all four HIMSS Trust Partners and presenters to give a sneak peak of what's to come at the August event.Host Jonah Comstock and MobiHealthNews Managing Editor Laura Lovett speak with Tom Kiesau, director and digital health leader at the Chartis Group; Lauren Goodman, director of market intelligence at HIMSS; Shreesh Tiwari, a principal at ZS; and Dr. Darryl Gibbings-Isaac, a senior manager...2021-07-1632 minDirecastGolden Sky Stories: Mechanical MochiWe're back with Season 2 of Direcast! This week we become henge in a sleepy Japanese village, disrupt a few local businesses, and try to reunite a pair of old friends. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artp...2021-07-161h 16DirecastSaturday Morning Breakfast Friends Part 3: Between a Rocket and a Hard PlaceThis week we meet some new friends, find our about our nemeses' newest dastardly plan, and hop in our rotating rocket ship for a trip to outer space. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Inst...2021-06-041h 40DirecastSaturday Morning Breakfast Friends Part 2: The Infallible BrickThis week we Proton Patrol storms the City Hall, gets distracted by the prospect of vol-au-vents, and does battle with the Lollipop Lady of Death herself. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on Instagram) 2021-05-2855 minDirecastSaturday Morning Breakfast Friends Part 1: Proton Patrol!This week we create the fearless Proton Patrol, hear of the newest dastardly plot by the Lollypop Lady of Death, and set out in our Steam-Powered Bright Pink Monster Truck to fight the forces of evil. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Fo...2021-05-211h 03DirecastLasers and Feelings Part 3: Labour Rights for BinsThis week our crew carry out aggressive negotiations with a windmill, appreciate the artistry of mushrooms, and attempt to dispose of a waste unit - all in the name of a good review. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on T...2021-05-141h 18DirecastLasers and Feelings Part 2: FlangehammerThis week our hapless crew meets the inspectors who have come to review their station, gets turned around in a gravity mishap, and attempts to drug their guests with common kitchen spices. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twit...2021-05-071h 30DirecastLasers and Feelings Part 1: Calliopes From The SkyThis week we kick off our game of Lasers and Feelings by meeting our ragtag crew, cleaning up the space-station before an important visit, and encountering some space slugs. Enjoy!Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folkpersons on Twitter and @artpersons on I...2021-04-301h 37DirecastVampire the Masquerade Part 5: There Might Be BloodThis week is the finale of our Vampire saga, where our coterie reconvene, close in on the missing ghoul, and finally learn the Prince's decision on dear Kenneth. Enjoy!TW: This week's episode features the following:· Characters make threats of death and being set of fire· Intent to murder· Blood· Guns· Minor body horror· Gagging and restraint· Emotionally intense situationsDirecast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Ins...2021-04-232h 00DirecastVampire the Masquerade Part 4: The Perks of Being a VampireThis week the coterie catch up to a lead, make some bizarre threats, and spend some time driving around London screaming. Enjoy!TW: This week's episode features threats to an NPC, and vague illusions to suicidal thoughts.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) 2021-04-161h 22DirecastVampire the Masquerade Part 3: Interview with a BankerThis week our chaotic coterie infiltrates a bank, does some questionable hacking, and goes for a drink in just the worst kind of bar. Enjoy!TW: This week's episode features mention of something that could, in different circumstance, be considered revenge porn. That is not how it is portrayed in the episode and not how the situation was taken by anyone in the cast, but we want to be clear on these things for any listeners for whom this may be a trigger.Direcast is:2021-04-091h 37DirecastVampire the Masquerade Part 2: Let the Wrong Ones InThis week we follow our vampires as we hit the town, cast some spells, and make nuisances of ourselves around Canary Wharf. Enjoy!TW: mention of guns, mention of a fake terror attack, non-consensual vampiric feeding and brainwashing.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) H...2021-04-021h 10DirecastVampire the Masquerade Part 1: We Need to Talk About KennethIt's Vampire time! This week we kick off our VtM extravaganza by meeting our eccentric coterie, getting some extremely bad news, and starting an investigation the outcome of which could change our fates forever. Enjoy!TW: Murder, Manslaughter, Blood, Mild player on player violence, Mention of fictional slurs.Direcast is:Luki Slinn (@LukiSlinn on Twitter and Instagram) Matt George Lovett (@mattgeorgelovett on Instagram) Jacob Warr (@WarrstoriesO on Twitter) Helen.Peter Wellman (@Mr_Montigue on Twitter) H Folkmans (@folk...2021-03-261h 39HIMSSCastUsing data to work toward telehealth equity — with Dr. Lauren Eberly and Dr. Srinath AdusumalliWe know that telehealth can be a tremendous opportunity to expand healthcare access for people who might face barriers to medical services. But it also may be replicating the digital divide.In a recent study, researchers examined data from nearly 150,000 unique patients who scheduled telemedicine visits from March 16 to May 11, 2020. They investigated who completed those visits, and how. Two of those researchers, Dr. Lauren Eberly, a fellow in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Srinath Adusumalli, assistant chief medical information officer for connected health and assistant professor of clinical medicine, cardiovascular at P...2021-03-0525 min
The Listen PodcastS10, E2: Voice and speech coach Lauren Lovett on letting the body lead.A solid foundation is laid over four years at Juilliard, and incredible experience is gained over 25 years working on the stage and screen. Now, an actor uses her hard-won perspective and wisdom to coach her clients. My dear friend Lauren and I could talk for hours, and sometimes we do! So glad we could…2020-11-0243 min
The Listen PodcastVoice and speech coach Lauren Lovett on letting the body lead.A solid foundation is laid over four years at Juilliard, and incredible experience is gained over 25 years working on the stage and screen. Now, an actor uses her hard-won perspective and wisdom to coach her clients. My dear friend Lauren and I could talk for hours, and sometimes we do! So glad we could…2020-11-0243 min
Lauren Lake's Paternity CourtLovett vs. HiltonReal people. Real stories. Real Problems. This is Lauren Lake's Paternity Court.
Ms. Lovett claims Mr. Hilton has denied fathering her 2 month old daughter and has since abandoned the other 4 children they had together. Mr. Hilton believes her 2-month-old daughter is not his because Ms. Lovett was in a relationship with another man just weeks before she learned she was pregnant.
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Actors EncouragedHow Our Bodies Impact Our Art with Lauren LovettLauren Lovett is a vocal and dialect coach, a practitioner of somatic experiencing, and a personal mentor of mine. In this episode, we discuss developing characters through the body, how we nourish ourselves for the longevity of the mind and body through the pursuit of acting, and so much more. There are so many gems in this episode, you do NOT want to miss it! For more information on Lauren go here: http://www.speakwellus.com For more information on Somatic Experiencing go here: https://traumahealing.org Follow us...2020-02-0600 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelRecode Decode: Rep. Lauren UnderwoodLauren Underwood, the US Congresswoman who represents Illinois' 14th district, talks with Recode's Kara Swisher in this live interview recorded on July 29, 2019 at Manny's in San Francisco.In this episode:Underwood’s background in healthcare and the Obama administration; why she decided to run for Congress at age 30; gerrymandering in Illinois; how Underwood won the Democratic primary; why she beat the incumbent Tea Party Republican, Randy Hultgren; "Pat, Barb, Sue and Marge"; being a congresswoman in a swing district; the Russia investigation and why Underwood has not called for Trump’s impeachment; how...2019-08-051h 05
Do Good Feel GoodGCDC Presents: The Learning CurveEXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!Do Good Feel Good has officially been acquired! by Grassroots Comedy DC! Think, Crooked Media and Lovett or Leave it, or HeadGum and Gilmore Guys.What does this mean for the pod? It means we can reach MORE people, have live shows, and most importantly have a legit co-host! (do not fret, Tom will still join us as a reoccurring guest): Chris Blackwood! In this episode we explore the wonders are what is soon to come.. enjoy! Instagram: dogoodfeelgoodshow2019-05-1343 minDo Good Feel GoodFiller Ep: Whole 30 and #SpencerisntrealTHIS IS THE BEST FILLER EP YET - real episode returning next week!Please help us engage in the social experiment! We are trying to see if we can get money from Jon Lovett's podcast promo code: spencer isnt real. try to use it where ever you can - like just try it on all the sites that usually sponsor podcasts or anywhere on the internet, I'm pretty sure they will work. Regardless of where you try it, take a screenshot and tag @JonLovett and @crookedmedia using the hashtag #Spencerisntreal Ask...2019-04-3014 min
Success In Black And White ® - The PodcastDiet For Success (with Lauren Smith)This week, Lauren Smith, RD of The Blondie Kitchen drops some knowledge on how to maintain a successful diet, the pros and cons of fad diets like Keto and Paleo, her journey to become a registered dietitian, and her tips for everyday success.
You can follow Lauren:
Instagram: @theblondiekitchen
Pinterest: @theblondiekitchen
Website: https://www.dietitiansofpalmvalley.com/lauren/2019-03-1251 minDo Good Feel GoodMed-sode: random stuffThis is the first of possibly many off kilter episodes that we release in desperation to get one out every week. Featuring:A new outro!Stories of pure romance, humiliation, and dating apps.A meal for your ears thanks to Blue Apron!Discussions on how body shaming (even to ourselves) is badStarring Reoccurring Co-Hosts: Neysha Bauer and Luke Lovett!instagram: dogoodfeelgoodshowtwitter: @gaadigoodgmail: dogoodfeelgoodshow@gmail.comDo Good: Don't body shame yourself!Feel Good: Enjoy your body and treat it. Eat...2018-09-2521 min
Do Good Feel GoodEpisode 2: If you see trash and you dont pick it up, YOU’RE A P.O.S.In this sode of the pod, Luke Lovett discusses the juicy stuff. that's right - the importance of picking up trash, the 5 freedoms of the first amendment, and most importantly, the benefits of great hygiene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/do-good-feel-good/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-1340 min
Get Soul SCENT.ered with Ria058 Interview with Lauren LovettIn today's Friday interview, Victoria talks with Lauren Lovett. Lauren Lovett is a Property Investor, Trainer, Coach, Speaker and Owner of Be Free Through Property
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First Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeNourishment Exercises for EverydayWe’re wrapping up our 6 month season and taking a little break to circle the wagons and cook up an even better show for you! Jenny Walters is back and we’re talking about walking through your daily life and finding what is nourishing to you and what is depleting -- and as usual I want you to check in with your breath! The Somatic Experiencing author Jenny mentions is Peter Levine (http://www.traumahealing.org/peter-a-levine-phd.php) Don’t forget to sign up for the mailing list on t...2016-05-1322 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 24 - Tools to GROW on from me to YOUBooks: Actor-y An Actor Prepares (Stanislavski) - tried and true about how NOT to act in novel form The Second Circle (Rodenburg) - prior recommend - about acting, being present and harnessing your life-force for good! Acting In Film (Caine) - it’s a quick read and some if it seems a bit trickster-like, but it’s a unique point of view about film acting from one who has been doing it for decades. Human-y (modern classics) The Alchemist (Coelho) - if you haven’t read th...2016-05-0621 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 23 - A Story About Embracing Your Own Diverse DiversityHow a delightful dancer from
Columbia and a cunning production guy from Quebec created a
successful multi-media entertainment company in LA.
This is the story of Rene and
Donald.
Rene Veilleux and Donald Lopez
are partners in business and in life. I went to their Verite
Entertainment offices in the heart of Koreatown to get to know them
and what they do (which is a helluva lot!). They share some great
insights about what they look for when hiring actors…(Practice
practice practice!)
Check out ALL they do here
(http://veriteentertainment.net...2016-04-2944 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 22 - How Important Is My Voice?This week it’s me talking to you about your voice. I’ve been noticing people are paying more attention to the way people sound -- especially with the growing popularity of podcasts -- and there have been many studies done of late about how your voice affects both listener and consequently, you.
I give you some homework at the end of the Ep to help you become more aware and more in touch with your voice.
Please send questions and comments to lauren@firstbreathspeech.com2016-04-2218 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 21 - Dazed and Confused is OkThis week Jenny Walters is back to help us break up the hard stones of self-criticism and just curious about our confusion.
From the Wiki for Sankhara:
The Buddha taught that all such things are impermanent (arising and passing away, subject to change), are essenceless (not worthy of reifying attachment or aversion), and are not reliable sources of pleasure.
Understanding the significance of this reality is wisdom. Saṅkhāra is often used in this first sense to describe the psychological conditioning (particularly the habit patterns of the un...2016-04-1522 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 20 - Web Series Chat with Best Supporting Actress Winner Darcie SicilianoThis week it’s all about web series and all about winner for best supporting actress,Darcie Siciliano!
We chat about her popular web series, He’s With Me (http://www.heswithme.tv/), and about how she learned to accept herself as one who does not fit in to typical “actress” molds, and how she got more comfortable about her own process.
Links:
He’s With Me web series (http://www.heswithme.tv/)
Indie Series Network (http://www.indieseriesnetwork.org/)
Indie Series Awards (http://www.indieseriesawards.com/)
2016-04-0841 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEp 19 - Voice Over World, Part Two - Audiobooks with Nancy LinariIn today’s episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my pal Nancy Linari about voice-over and particularly the world of Audiobooks!
Nancy began her career in Chicago with the famed improv comedy group, The Second City. She appeared in David Fincher’s Academy Award-winning The Social Network and Oliver Stone’s World Trade Center. Her numerous television credits include guest-starring roles on Bones, Brothers & Sisters, Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives, ER, Frasier, Fringe, Grey’s Anatomy, and Modern Family.
On stage, Nancy has been seen in resident and touring productions at the revered Briar Street, D...2016-04-0127 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 18 - Good FridayHey Easy Speakers,
Some recommendations from today’s Good Friday hodge-podge-cast!
Podcasts I like:
http://offcamera.com/
http://www.wtfpod.com/
http://www.onbeing.org/
Book oriented podcasts I like:
http://booksonthenightstand.com/
http://bookriot.com/category/podcast/
Audio books:
http://www.audible.com/
Song of Achilles (Miller)
Paying Guests (Waters)
Check out the Hillary C post on the website:
http://firstbreathspeech.com/voice-notes-on-our-us-political-candidates-part-one-hil/
2016-03-2510 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 17 - Voice Over World, Part One with Joe MortimerThis week we talk to actor Joe Mortimer about how a jock from Philly ended up at grad school to study theater, and then on to LA where he launched a very successful career in voice-over (much to the surprise of his voice and speech teachers)!
Joe Mortimer Joe Mortimer is a professional voice actor. He can be heard on t.v.’s and radio’s trying to convince you to buy something. He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia and has an MFA from West Virginia University. In his free time he enjoys writing and making...2016-03-1841 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 16 - Talking About Being HumanIn this episode my good friend Jenny Walters and I talk about being human.
When I teach a class or workshop or coach a client, I am helping not only to open up the vocal instrument, but often times we get into opening up the psyche in regards to self-judging and holding onto old beliefs that don’t work, ideas that tend to manifest physically in the form of tension.
Jenny, an artist and therapist, sheds some light about what goes on in the subconscious and how we might look to form a sense of sa...2016-03-1136 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 15 - Change Your Voice Change Your LifeFollowing your fear vs following your bliss is what this episode is about. An email I got from Marie Forleo got me to thinking about fear related to our voices and how we speak, and how working on freeing our voices might well we worth the risks.2016-03-0410 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 14 - Pitch Perfect with Deb SeteleThis week we connect with screenwriter, Deb Setele to hear about her PitchFest experience. We get some great tips and take-aways about how to handle the stress when you’re pitching -- which goes for auditions too!
Deborah Setele
Screenwriter/Story Analyst Deborah started her career as a screenwriter by writing short stories in her bedroom as a kid. In an effort to become more social as a teenager, she studied acting in high school and then continued her acting and theatre studies at Virginia Tech. While her love of movies brought her to...2016-02-2625 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 13 - America YoungThis week I’m talking to producer, director, actor, stunt-person, America Young. We talk about how she broke into the business from Nebraska of all places, and how she went from being accepted into med school to having 32 stunt credits on IMDB, and the importance of good relationships.
America Young is currently working in many aspects of film-making. A show she co-created has been licensed by POW! (Stan Lee’s production Company) and Comediva. She has directed 5 entire web series, and episodes from two others. She has directed 2 music videos and 7 shorts. America is so excited that all...2016-02-1934 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 12 - Your Voice and Your VibratorThis week I Skype with Elissa Weinzimmer, a vocal health specialist. She’s got a new program explaining in detail How Your Voice Works launching later this month. She’s also the co-creator of the Vibrant Voice Technique with David Ley where vibrators are used to improve your vocal production and resonance.
Elissa attended the University of Southern California and after losing her voice she began to study and then became certified in Fitzmaurice Voicework ®.In 2012 she earned an MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy at the University of Alberta2016-02-1230 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 11 - Words from a Veteran Dialect Coach About Working on Big SetsThis week I’m letting you in on a conversation I had with veteran dialect coach, Andrew Jack about being on big sets like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.
Check out his website here. I also tell you about how they found the sound for BB8 for the latest installment of SW.
Here is the article in Post mag
2016-02-0519 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 10 - Cold SeasonOh great, I’m sick!
Hello Easy Speakers,
So this week I’ve been overcome by the dreaded seasonal cold. Those of you out in snowy places are permitted to snicker at our LA “seasons” but it the temps out here do shift and that shifting has an effect on your bod. If you’re like me, you get a bit frustrated with the whole runny nose hazy existence BS, and that frustration can turn into white hot fear if you have to perform, present or say… record a podcast episode.
This wee...2016-01-2904 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 09 - Get ClearThis week I wanted to broach the topic of Clarity. Most of us interested in vocal production and accent management are interested in being clear when we speak, right? Well I believe clarity begins inside us with our intention -- before we can communicate clearly we need to be clear about our intention, in our message that is born in our body-mind.
The teacher I mention is Patsy Rodenburg and the book is:
The Second Circle, How to use positive energy for success in every situation
Send me com...2016-01-2217 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 08 - Interview with Teen Wolf actress, Maya EshetThis week we are visited my actor, Maya Eshet who plays Meredith on the series Teen Wolf (MTV). We talk (and laugh) about her first auditions in LA and her continuous and very specific work on her accent.
She offers some great observations about getting started with your career and about waiting for the “right” moment.
Maya Eshet is an Israeli actress best known for her role as Meredith Walker on the MTV series, Teen Wolf. She has also appeared in such films as Voices from the Heartland and Bro What Happened as well as many...2016-01-1533 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 07 - Your Own Uniqueness is ImportantIn this Episode, Phillip Charles MacKenzie talks about the camera and how…”it really looks into your soul, and your soul better be available...” We talk about starting out with co-star roles and why owning your uniqueness, even when the role is small, is important and can get you more work.
Philip Charles MacKenzie is an award winning actor and director.
After graduating with an MFA from the Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program, he worked as an actor in regional theatre, the New York stage and in such films as "Dog Day Aftern...2016-01-0842 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 05 - Accent Management & Vocal Production 101 - You Gotta Listen to ThisIn this episode Lauren talks directly to you -- a bit about breathing, vocal placement and the first steps toward accent management. Please email us with questions after you listen and don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list on www.firstbreathspeech.com so you can get your free gift on Dec 24th!2015-12-1820 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 04 - 3 Essentials an Actor Must HaveIn this week’s ep, a great conversation with actor, teacher, Artistic Director, Rob Nagle about how a shy kid got bitten by the bohemian actor lifestyle and what 3 essentials actors must master in order to be successful artists. Bitterness “takes a powder”!
Rob Nagle is a proud member of the Antaeus Theatre Company and the Troubadour Theater Company.
Recent credits include the world premieres of Meghan Brown’s The Kill-or-Dies (with Electric Footlights and Moving Arts), Melissa Ross’ Of Good Stock and Samuel D. Hunter’s Rest (both at South Coast Repertory), as well as Ja...2015-12-1143 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP03 - Casting Directors WANT you to do WELL!In this episode, I’m chatting with casting director, Dan Shaner about what he looks for in auditions and a bit about how the network TV system works. He’s got some great advice about how make acting your daily job - whether you’ve got a gig or not.
Dan Shaner has been a Casting Director in film, television and new media for over 25 years, and has cast pilots and/ or episodes for every major studio and network. He also teaches Business of Acting courses at USC, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Art of Acti...2015-12-0438 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP02 - What Makes a Good Actor?Here in episode two, I talk with Don Williams, the Managing Artistic Director of the Art of Acting Studio in LA. We talk what he looks for in a potential student or actor for the shows he directs, as well as theater vs. film and TV.
Since 2002 Don has worked as Head of Acting, Managing Artistic Director and Chief Academic Officer for the Art of Acting Studio, Los Angeles and the Stella Adler Studio NYC. Don holds an MFA from the National Theatre Conservatory and BA from California State University Fresno.
As director, Don Williams...2015-11-2026 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP: 01 Yoga for Your VoiceWhen I thought about creating First Breath Speech - the website, blogs, videos and podcasts -- I knew I wanted to explore the voice and how we speak, and also how that integrates into other aspects of our lives. I’m interested in how our voices are affected by the way we live and what we think and how we see ourselves. I want to offer ideas as well as practical solutions for actors and public speakers so each person can feel prepared and well-spoken -- though what you say is entirely up to you…
In th...2015-11-0937 minFirst Breath Speech by Speak Well US - Better Voice Better LifeEP 06 - Russia and FitzmauriceIn this episode Laura and I talk about the voice and how UNrelaxing acting is, as well as her time in Moscow in the 1990’s and how things have changed.2015-01-0139 min